'That's not fair', says First Take analyst as Stephen A. Smith makes divisive Nikola Jokic comment live on air | 581R93O | 2024-02-02 02:08:01
The ESPN analysts clashed over whether or not they would like
CHRIS 'Mad Dog' Russo and Stephen A. Smith had viewers enthralled with a vigorous on-air NBA debate.
The ESPN analysts clashed over whether or not they would like Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic on their group in a fiery early-morning phase.
Smith and Russo discussed what's next for the Philadelphia 76ers after star man Embiid was injured on Tuesday night time.
The reigning MVP, 29, suffered a knee damage in the closing levels of the 76ers loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Russo declared Embiid is "inferior to [Nikola] Jokic", a remark that drew a small shrug and a smirk from Smith.
Mad Dog hit back, "Don't go there. Don't you dare! Jokic is one of the best player on the planet. That's not truthful."
Host Molly Qerim allowed the two analysts to go toe-to-toe following the change, with the pair buying and selling blows over who they might relatively have on their workforce.
After Stephen A. stated he'd fairly have Embiid, Mad Canine yelled, "Are you kidding me?!
"No means. Jokic together with his all-around capacity? You're loopy. Jokic makes everyone better Steve."
Stephen A. responded, "And Embiid does not? A healthy Embiid versus a wholesome Jokic – I'm taking Embiid.
"When it comes to his talent set and his recreation and what he brings to the table, healthy Embiid, I'm taking up Jokic or any massive man in basketball proper now."
Fans on social media have been following together with the talk and had opinions of their very own.
One wrote on X, "No one in their proper thoughts is taking Embiid over Jokic."
One other stated, "Bro Jokic is a prime 3 most skilled middle I've seen, never seen somebody not care however just be so gifted. Embiid plays with pure domination however def much less gifted than Jokic."
Whereas a third added, "Embiid is all the time out of practice and can collapse in playoffs once more this yr."
It's already been a busy week on First Take, with Stephen A. admitting he was a "zombie" during Monday's show.
The veteran sportscaster dusted off his best threads for a comeback episode on Tuesday.
However he was slammed by Shannon Sharpe and Kendrick Perkins for a "trash" A-list of his greatest ever sporting duos.
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