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Feb 2025
49m 4s

Hour 2: Trending Down

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 discuss how important it is for Luka to win a title with the Lakers. The crew debates which is a bigger big 3 disaster: Suns or 76ers? Stephen A shares his list of top 5 challengers to the Celtics this season. Shannon Sharpe has another segment of Sharpe or Not Sharpe. Lastly, Stephen A and Shannon reacts to the Packers submitting a proposal to ban the "tush push". Enjoy!

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