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Feb 2025
50m 52s

Hour 2: State of Play

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rose
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On the second hour of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Tim Legler react to Channon Frye's comments and debate whether or not nostalgia is killing the NBA. The guys react to the Lakers dominating the Nuggets and discuss if this win proves the West is wide open. They discuss whether they have the Celtics or the field to win the NBA title and if Tatum is the most disrespected player in the NBA. Lastly, Shannon receives his flowers from the crew for winning a NAACP Image Award.

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