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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 Jaylen Brown's MVP case!! Putting his -8.7 Net On/Off aside, should he be in the MVP conversation. (0:00) Then, RC gets a chance to clap back at Vinny for his Bam take! (16:30) Next, RC tells us his top 5 free agent signings so far! (28:40)
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First Take begins with the new look Ravens. Did Maxx Crosby's "failed" physical get them a player who is 80% of the Raiders star while also saving two future first round picks? (0:00) Then, the Vikings are on the clock! Will they make a move on Kyler Murray? (24:00) Next, Gordon Hayward went on UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2 and ESPNU to call out Bam for stat padding his way to 83 points. How different was his game vs Kobe's? (38:00)
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Introducing the latest investigative series from ESPN and 30 for 30 Podcasts, “Murder at The U.” A college football star on the brink of NFL greatness is brazenly executed steps from campus. The case almost goes cold until a team of ESPN reporters start digging… and find a side of the victim he didn’t want people to know. To catch new episodes early, follow “30 for 30 Podcasts” for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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First Take resumes with the new Jokers of the NFL! Baltimore backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade at the last minute. Will they become the NFL trade market black sheep? (0:00) Then, was Bam's 83 point performance a "remember where you were" moment? (13:50) Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Thanksgiving Eve football, Danny Dimes new deal, and Big Dumper's handshake refusal!! (27:20)
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First Take begins with Trey Hendrickson on his way to Baltimore! Are the Ravens or the league to blame for this debacle? (0:00) Then, Mad Dog is NOT impressed with Bam's record breaking night. (15:35) Next, Jaylen Brown needs to be a better example to the kids of America. Kids read these mid-game tweets, Jaylen! (26:10) Finally, Mark DeRosa doesn't know the WBC rules?? Did he cost the USA a chance at a world title? (43:30)
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First Take resumes with Lamar's super team. Is he officially all out of excuses going into next season? (0:00) Next, Steve Kerr is NOT a fan of the current NBA schedule. What's the solution to keep players from sitting out games? (14:30) Then, Stephen A. weighs in on Dana White's most recent comments! (31:10)
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First Take begins with SGA securing MVP vs Jokic. His step-back dagger three secured the win against a hungry Nuggets squad. Can we officially hand him the trophy? (0:00) Then, the consistently inconsistent Knicks can't find the blend. Stephen A. thinks they may be closer to irrelevancy than winning the title. (34:10) Next, Dwoody tells us his favorite moves from day 1 of NFL free agency. (42:10)
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1First Take resumes with the consistently inconsistent Knicks. Kenny Smith is picking the Celtics over them in the East playoffs, especially after Tatum's triumphant return! (0:00) Then, Michael Jordan weighed in on the GOAT debate! (12:05) Next, Kenny asks Stephen A. if he'd prefer Wemby or Jokic on the Knicks! (27:35)
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First Take begins with the return of Tatum! The Celtics went 2-0 over the weekend with big wins over the Cavs and Mavs! Can they win the title with Tatum in his current form?? (0:00) Then, does Maxx Crosby make the Ravens title favorites? (27:10) And, how worried should the Nuggets be after a Knicks trouncing over the weekend? (39:10)
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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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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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2:39 Bart blames Tom Brady Rodgers struggles.
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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