First Take

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On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Christopher 'Mad Dog" Russo and Monica McNutt react to Patrick Beverley's comments and debate whether or not the Lakers are serious contenders. The crew reacts to KD's comments on not wanting to go back to the Warriors and debate whether his comments were fair or foul. Louis Riddick joins the show to react to Lawrence Taylor's comments on Micah Parson's podcast. Lastly, Mad Dog and Stephen A. share what they're looking forward to most in the 2nd half of the NBA season.

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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Udonis Haslem debate who is the next face of the NBA. Harry Douglas joins the show to give his take on whether or not it's fair to criticize LeBron James for his late scratch from the All-Star Game. The crew reacts to Draymond Green saying that the Warriors are going to win the NBA Finals this year and we debate if Golden State is more likely to have a disappointing year or pull off a deep playoff run. We discuss where Mac McClung ranks among all-time dunkers after his Dunk Contest Threepeat and what the Dunk Contest would mean for Ja Morant's image. Plus, are people sleeping on a Celtics repeat?

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On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Udonis Haslem react to Kevin Durant's comments on the criticism of the NBA All-Star game. The guys debate which NBA team has the most to prove for the rest of the season. Harry Douglass joins the show to debate whether 2025 is a make-or-break year for Burrow and the Bengals. The crew reacts to Oscar Robertson's fiery comments on Draymond Green. 

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On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Shannon Sharpe reacts to Draymond Green's critical comments of the new All-Star game format. The guys react Wemby's comments on Lebron being underrated. Will Packer joins the show to promo his new book which has some keys to success! Stephen A. trolls Shannon by giving Michael Jordan a birthday shout out. Lastly, the crew reacts to Adam Silver's comments on the current state of the NBA. 

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Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Kendrick Perkins discuss the new NBA All-Star Game format and share the changes they would have made. The crew debates whether the Warriors pose a legitimate threat in the Western Conference. In his segment "Sharpe or Not Sharpe," Shannon reacts to sounds from the weekend.

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With Joe Fortenbaugh hosts today's show, Stephen A. Smith, Jason McCourty, and Kimberley A. Martin reacting to CeeDee Lamb's comments about Cowboys fans. The crew also debates whether Aaron Rodgers or Travis Kelce has more football left in their careers. Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins join to discuss the biggest sleeper team in the NBA's Western Conference. Lastly, the crew weighs in on whether Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson took a hit after failing to reach the Super Bowl.

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With Joe Fortenbaugh hosting today's show, Stephen A. Smith, Jason McCourty, and Kimberley A. Martin debate whether Aaron Rodgers would be a 'culture killer' in Pittsburgh. Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins also join the show to discuss which NBA teams have the potential to turn their season around after the All-Star break. The crew reacts to Micah Parsons' comments about the Cowboys' offseason. Lastly, they wrap up by sharing whether they're buying or selling on several NBA playoff contenders.

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Stephen A. Smith and Brian Windhorst discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' potential ceiling with the recent addition of Luka Dončić. Harry Douglas joins the conversation to react to the breaking news that the New York Jets are moving on from re-signing Aaron Rodgers. The crew also shares their thoughts on Draymond Green's comments about recently acquiring Jimmy Butler in the Heat-Warriors trade. Lastly, they address Paul George's poor performance against the Brooklyn Nets, as well as the latest updates for NBA All-Star Weekend, including the absence of the Curry vs. Ionescu 3-Point Contest this year.

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On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Brian Windhorst discuss if the Knicks are closer to the Conference Finals or a first round exit in the playoffs. Louis Riddick and Harry Douglas join the show to debate whether or not Travis Kelce should retire. Lastly, the crew reacts to Chris Canty's fiery comments on Micah Parsons. Enjoy! 

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