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Lakers Aren’t Good Enough to Win Without LeBron James
Max Kellerman and Ryan Hollins debate if the Los Angeles Lakers can continue winning without LeBron James, who is sidelined because of strained groin that happened during the Lakers’ win over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day.
Draymond Green is ‘Costing Himself Millions – Max Kellerman
Stephen A. Smith suggests the Golden State Warriors will not win the NBA title if Draymond Green keeps struggling with his shot. Max Kellerman isn’t concerned about the team’s championship hopes, but says Draymond Green may be costing himself money in free agency as well as a spot on the Warriors with his poor shooting.
NBA to Play First-Ever Games in India
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings will play in two preseason games in Mumbai in 2019, marking the first games the NBA has played in India and the first games staged in the country by a North American sports league. The NBA India Games 2019 will take…
Stephen A. Calls out Refs from Lakers-Rockets
Stephen A. Smith takes issue with the amount of calls the NBA referees made on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in their loss to the Houston Rockets.
LeBron James Frustrated with Carmelo Being ‘Scapegoated’ in Houston
Stephen A. Smith tells Molly Qerim Rose on First Take how LeBron James is “frustrated” with how the Houston Rockets are scapegoating Carmelo Anthony. Max Kellerman agrees that LeBron has “sentiment” towards Carmelo, but is mostly trying to “hook his boy up.”
LeBron Doesn’t Want Blame if Luke Walton gets Fired- Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A Smith and Max Kellerman break down if Magic Johnson will consider moving on from Luke Walton as Los Angeles Lakers head coach even though LeBron James doesn’t want another one of his coaches fired.