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Dec 2023
45m 1s

Hour 2: A New First

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rose
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Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe get into some NBA talk after LeBron James and the Lakers defeated the Pacers to win the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament. They also recap Bronny James' first game at USC. Ryan Clark joins to discuss Dak Prescott's place in the NFL MVP rankings after leading the Cowboys to a 20-point win over the Eagles. The crew also debates whether the Browns are contenders after their 31-27 win over the Jaguars. Lastly they discuss who is the best dressed on First Take.

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