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Stephen A. Smith is joined by Andraya Carter and Udonis Haslem to give Celtics' star Jayson Tatum grades, and also debate whether or not they need to see more from Tatum in order for the Celtics to win the championship. Kendrick Perkins also joins the show and he and the crew debate LeBron James' best running mate during his career. The crew reacts to the University of Oklahoma women's softball team winning their fourth straight national championship. They also make their picks for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Lastly, the crew reacts to Big Perk batting at Fenway Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, Andraya Carter, and Udonis Haslem react to the Celtics' blowout win over the Mavs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and debate if last night was just a bad game or a bad sign for Dallas. Plus, was Kyrie Irving the biggest reason for the Mavs' loss? The crew continues to discuss the possibility of UConn's Dan Hurley making the move to the big leagues and we debate if he could make contenders out of the Lakers next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Andraya Carter, Udonis Haslem, and Seth Greenberg react live to the breaking news that the Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Dan Hurley as their next head coach. Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to give you the best bets in sports as we get closer to the weekend. The crew debates how much pressure is on Jayson Tatum to win his first NBA title. Stephen A. discusses how Celtics fans should handle Kyrie in Boston. Lastly, the crew shares their picks for the NBA Finals matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, Andraya Carter, and Adrian Wojnarowski react live to the breaking news that the Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Dan Hurley as their next head coach. Udonis Haslem joins the show to discuss which player needs to set the tone first in the NBA Finals. Lastly, the crew shares their quick takes on Tua's new physique, Dak's expectations this season, and A'ja Wilson's historic performance last night against the Dallas Wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo debate if Luka and Kyrie are the best offensive backcourt in NBA history and which team has the edge in The Finals. It's Wednesday so you know what that means! Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week. The crew decides whose career they'd rather have: Aaron Rodgers or Eli Manning? Mad Dog gives us his list of the top 5 all-time sports duos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo" and Brian Windhorst discuss the impact Kristaps Porzingis will have on the Celtics winning the NBA championship since he hasn't played in over a month due to injury. The crew also discusses LeBron James' best running mates after he expressed happiness and disdain seeing former teammate Kyrie Irving in the Finals without him. They also weigh in on James Harden's career after he spoke about "wanting to be remembered as a winner." Lastly, football analyst Louis Riddick joins the show to debate whether or not the Cowboys should make a long-term commitment to quarterback Dak Prescott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Monica McNutt discuss the careers of Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum. Booger McFarland joins the show to debate the top priority for the Cowboys: extending Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb or Micah Parsons? The crew also reflects on the life of Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen who passed away at 52 yesterday. Stephen A. and Shannon also weigh on the player making a bigger impact in the NBA Finals; Kyrie Irving or Jaylen Brown? Lastly, Shannon makes his prediction for the first couple games of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, Monica McNutt, and Chiney Ogwumike have a huge debate surrounding the WNBA players' treatment of star rookie Caitlin Clark during games. Also, the crew discusses how Caitlin Clark and the rest of the rookie class is impacting the WNBA this season. Lastly, they share their thoughts on Kyrie's reflections during his tenure with the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Tim Legler debate who has the most to lose in the NBA Finals and the biggest X-factor. Stephen A. and Shannon discuss whether or not Jets fans should trust quarterback Aaron Rodgers and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. They also weigh in on the possibility of UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev fighting Conor McGregor in the future and what's next for Deontay Wilder's boxing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Monica McNutt get into a heated debate surrounding the WNBA and players' treatment of star rookie Caitlin Clark during games. Stephen A. and Shannon also react to the breaking news of Justin Jefferson's humungous 4-year, $140 million extension with the Minnesota Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst react to the Dallas Mavericks' 21-point win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to go to the NBA FInals. They discuss if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving sent a message to the Boston Celtics after they both scored 36 points. Stephen A. and Windy get into a heated debate after Stephen A.'s comments saying LA Clippers' Kawhi Leonard is the worst superstar in sports. Daniel Cormier also joins the show to preview UFC 302 tomorrow night and UFC 303 on June 29th. Lastly, Stephen A. and Perk debate whether or not the Celtics should be the clear title favorites over the Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Brian Windhorst discuss how impressed they were by Luka Doncic's Game 5 performance against the Timberwolves. The crew debates if the Timberwolves should make dramatic changes to their roster in the offseason this summer. Also, they discuss the narrative of Kyrie Irving possibly changing during this playoff run. Lastly, Stephen A. shares his thoughts on Micah Parsons not being in attendance at Cowboys OTAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Andraya Carter and Jay Williams to dive back into the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Mavericks and Timberwolves. They debate whether or not the Mavericks can win if Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving have an off night. Betting analyst Joe Fortenbaugh also joins the show to give you the best bets in sports as we get closer to the weekend. Kimberley A. Martin and Damien Woody also join the show to discuss the Ravens' being the biggest threat to the Chiefs in the AFC. Lastly, Stephen A., Andraya Carter and Jay WIlliams react to Shaquille O'Neal saying he'd average 40 points a game if he played in the current NBA and the crew makes their picks for Game 5 between the Mavericks and Timberwolves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Jay Wiliams and Andraya Carter debate the most important player of Game 5 between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. They also dive in on LA Clippers' head coach Tyronn Lue signing a contract extension, and question if he's making a mistake by doing so. The crew also discusses whether or not it's time for the Clippers to break up the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George duo. Kimberley A. Martin and Damien Woody also join the show to debate if Aaron Rodgers needs another Super Bowl championship to be in the NFL's G.O.A.T. conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo are joined by ESPN basketball analyst Jay Williams to discuss how the narrative on Kyrie Irving may or may not have changed. Stephen A. also reacts to an apology by Draymond Green last night. UFC's Dustin "Diamond" Poirier also joins the show for an interview surrounding his fight against Islam Makhachev for the World Lightweight Championship this Saturday. Mad Dog tells us what's got him going off the leash this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Brian Windhorst react to the Minnesota Timberwolves' win to avoid being swept by the Dallas Mavericks. The crew debates the biggest reason the Timberwolves won, and whether this was a bad game or bad sign for the Mavericks. Udonis Haslem joins the show and the crew discusses the most important player for the Boston Celtics heading into the Finals. Lastly, Stephen A. and Mad Dog weigh in on the huge news regarding Major League Baseball officially incorporating Negro League statistics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Kendrick Perkins and Udonis Haslem debate who needs to be the best Cetlics' player for them to win the title; Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown? They also discuss which player is the most important on the Celtics' roster. The crew also weighs in on the Mavericks-Timberwolves series. They debate whether an NBA Finals appearance would be more meaningful for Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving, and pressure on Karl-Anthony Towns to give the Timberwolves' a chance to avoid a sweep. The crew also reacts to Kevin Hart and the "NBA Unplugged" crew's debate on this current Celtics' roster beating the 2008 Celtics in a series. Lastly they make their picks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Kendrick Perkins and Udonis Haslem react to the Celtics' sweep of the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. They debate whether their run has been dominance or an easy path. The crew also discusses Kyrie Irving, and the possibility of this season transforming his career. They also reflect on the life of NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton who passed yesterday. Lastly, the crew dives in on the biggest reason the Timberwolves are down 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals against the Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe are joined by Monica McNutt to debate whether they are more impressed with the Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving duo or more disappointed in the Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns duo. Stephen A. also responds to NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas' comments about peoples' belief that Jaylen Brown isn't marketable. Stephen A. also gives us his top 5 NBA backcourts of all time. Lastly, the crew makes their picks for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight between the Celtics and the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Shannon Sharpe and Udonis Haslem react to the Mavericks taking a 3-0 series lead against the Timberwolves last night. They also debate whether or not the Celtics have been battle-tested in the playoffs. The crew also discusses the possibility of LeBron James testing free agency. Lastly, they debate the most desirable NBA head coaching job; the Lakers, Cavaliers or the Wizards? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices