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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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First Take resumes with the new look Celtics! Does adding the former all star make them the favorites in the east? (0:00) Then, CC lists his top 5 QBs on the move! (23:35) Next, would you rather pay to see Wemby's graceful strides on fast breaks and earth shattering blocks against frightened guards, or Shohei's ferocious bat speed through the zone and sophisticated demeanor on the mound? (34:30)
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First Take begins with Wemby's extraterrestrial performance against the supposed finals contender Pistons! David Dennis and CC are ready to give him his "Best Player in the League" Belt, but Vinny can't quite get there!... Yet! (0:00) Then, Jayson Tatum's is COMING for his "Best Player on the Celtics" belt! (14:50) Next, DJ is head to Buffalo. Did Bills Mafia correctly appoint Josh's next capo? (22:50) Finally, Is Luka underachieving as a superstar? (36:45)
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First Take resumes with NBA teams under the most pressure to reach the finals! Do the Knicks NEED to snatch the Thunder's crown this year? (0:00) Next, Luka KONcic/KONu Ginobili lit up TD Garden in a Buzz City coming out party vs the Celtics! Are we ready to give Kon Knueppel ROY over Cooper Flagg? (13:30) Then, the age old question; what Bostonians have pondered for a decade while enjoying winning season after winning season... Is this Jayson Tatum's or Jaylen Brown's team? (21:30)
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First Take begins with SGA's impression of Harden in the Garden!! Shai mastered the art of the foul bait en route to a 7th straight win in MSG! Are we more or less impressed by the Knicks after a close loss to the reigning champs? (0:00) Then, Dak had some wise words for George Pickens on how to deal with NFL contracts! (19:50) Next, does Miami (OH) need to win the MAC tourney to reach the NCAA tourney? (35:40)
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First Take resumes with a NOLA takedown! The Pelicans responded to Stephen A.'s Zion roast by showing off his top tier athleticism in a tweet! SAS has some words for the 19 win, tanking Pels... (0:00) Then, which NBA team has the highest ceiling? (13:15) Next, is there anything the Lakers can do to prove they're contenders? (25:50)
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First Take begins with the Cavs take down of the Pistons sans Donovan Mitchell. Should we view them as the favorites? (0:00) Then, is Daniel Jones getting transition tagged a good or bad sign for the QB market? (27:30) Next, the Bengals fumbled Trey Hendrickson's entire contract situation. Now he'll most likely walk away when they could've traded him for multiple picks years ago! Should Joe Burrow be confident with his future in Cincinnati? (35:20)
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First Take resumes with Zion opening up about his injury issues. Perk and Stephen A. defend their past takes on his fluctuating weight. (0:00) Then Seth Greenberg tells us who the best freshman NBA prospect is right now! (13:00) Next, we react to Chris Canty's top 5 NFL trades he wants to see! Myles Garrett is heading where?? (28:30)
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First Take begins with a Milwaukee beatdown! Hugo and the Celts dominated the Bucks, spoiling Giannis's return. Should the Greek Freak push for the play-in, or watch the Bucks freefall into the draft lottery? (0:00) Then, should the Jets trade up for Fernando Mendoza? (26:30) Next, which NBA team is under the most pressure to reach the finals? (40:10)
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First Take resumes with Draymond's bizarre defense of Nico Harrison... Stephen A. digs deeper into his rant. (0:00) Then, DanO tells us which QB impressed him most at the NFL Combine! (18:00) Next, the Nuggets puzzling clutch time offense struggled again against Ant-Man and the Wolves. Are you confident he could lead them past the Nuggets, Thunder AND Spurs?? (30:30)
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First Take begins with an MSG shellacking! Brunson's Knicks demolished Wemby's Spurs in a potential finals preview! Is it time to panic about the Spurs lack of depth and inconsistent shooting, or praise the Knicks deep bench and tenacity? (0:00) Then, how far away are the Cowboys from being true contenders? (24:40) Next, The Celtics took down a shorthanded Sixers squad led by Neemias Queta's impressive low post game. Are they the team to beat in the East? (42:20)
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First Take resumes with the West's top seeds. Should the Thunder worry about Wemby and the Spurs, or can they coast to the finals again? (0:00) Then, Peter Schrager on his one true love: Sonny Styles. (17:30) Next, the true barometer of NBA contenders has leaked: Brian Windhorst booked his hotels for the finals! (31:30)
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First Take resumes with another LOUD Lakers Loss. Luka's counting stats were phenomenal, again, but shouldn't he be more of a two-way player? (0:00) Then, breaking news!! the Cowboys are franchise tagging George Pickens. When will they learn?? (24:40) Next, Seth Rollins!! (40:30)
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First Take resumes with Luka the Leader! He leads the league in turnovers/game, points/game, and ref-complaints/game! Could The Don lead the Lakers to a championship? (0:00) Then, WWE star Jey Uso joins! (13:35) Next, Todd Monken is high on Deshaun Watson AND Shedeur Sanders! Who is the Browns front runner to start week 1? (21:10)
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First Take begins with a mile high MVP showdown. Nikola Jokic thoroughly outplayed Jaylen Brown leading to a Nuggets beatdown. Can the Celtics really contend without Jayson Tatum? (0:00) Then, is Fernando Mendoza the clear cut number 1 pick? (25:10) Plus, Jay Will responds to KD's criticism of USA basketball! (38:00)
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First Takes resumes with Stephen A.'s smoking hot Thunder take! How much can we trust them without SGA? (0:00) Then, Browns GM Andrew Berry on Shedeur's chances to start week 1! Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Olympic hockey OT, Tarik Skubal, and Aaron Glenn!
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First Take begins with Loss-Angeles! Luka deferred to LeBron with the game on the line, passing up two open looks! How much trouble are the Lakers in? (0:00) Then, Stephen A. just wants the Knicks to put him out of his misery! KAT, WHERE ARE YOU???? YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO GO TO THE FINALS!!! (26:30) Next, who has the better MVP case: -9.2 NetRtg Jaylen Brown, or +14.0 NetRtg Nikola Jokic? Stats don't tell the whole story. Watch the games! (42:30)
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First Take resumes with Mel Kiper Jr's updated mock draft! Find out where he has Ty Simpson and Fernando Mendoza! Then, Kevin Durant sounds off on USA basketball critics. (15:30) And, does Cade Cunningham own the Knicks? Monica says to pump the brakes! (31:30)
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First Take begins with the sensational Spurs! Wemby's block party stumped Cade and Pistons. Which team has a better chance of reaching the finals? (0:00) Then, is this a prove-it year for George Pickens if the Cowboys choose to franchise tag him? (27:10) And, CM Punk and AJ Love prepare us for The Elimination Chamber Saturday at 7 ET! (39:00)
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First Take resumes with Big Perk's case for Jaylen Brown winning MVP. (0:00) Then, after blowing an eighteen point 4th quarter lead to the Knicks, should we stop taking the Rockets seriously as title contenders? (16:30) Next, WWE superstar Trick Williams talks Elimination Chamber! (27:50)
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First Take begins with another Celtics beatdown. Has Jaylen Brown officially entered the MVP conversation? (0:00) Then, Shaq gave some wise words to KAT on his playstyle. (25:40) Next, after the undermanned Thunder drubbed the Cavs, should we be worried about Spida and Harden's finals chances? (40:30)
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the Ukrainian girl lesson... NEVER EVER LET A NIGGER SIT BEHIND YOU ...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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If LeBron James go to the Warriors that would be boring. You might as well stop watching basketball.
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Happy birthday, Stephen A
That should not be Kevin Durant problem at all
James Harden does not need no more money that’s gonna make him worse
James Harden does not need no more money that’s gonna make him worse
James Harden does not need no more money that’s gonna make him worse
So he threw an object into the stands, missed his target, BUT, he apologized. It’s just a little piece of plastic, no dammage, you say! Get a fine, don’t miss any games. Wow! Did anyone ask the girl how she felt. At a game, cheering for her team, and some vey well paid man throws something into the stands that hits HER! Wonder if it was her first time at a game? Will she want to go again? I am assuming it has been shown all over social media. TV? Poor kid. Just having a good time. He can’t apologize that away!
Can you guys post "First Take Her Take" somewhere else? sick of deleting it every week.
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