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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