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Joe Budden Challenges Stephen A. Smith To A Debate, Smith Responds

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Joe Budden has built a truly impressive empire as it pertains to his Joe Budden Podcast. Throughout the years, the podcast has gone through numerous iterations. Although many yearn for the Rory and Mal days, the pod still remains successful. Overall, Budden is a compelling person to listen to, and he knows how to get people upset, excited, and every other emotion out there. That said, he has recently found himself in the midst of a back-and-forth with none other than Stephen A. Smith.

If you are an avid listener of Joe Budden’s show, you know that he enjoys talking about sports. Furthermore, he is someone who likes to engage in the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Recently, Budden made it clear that there is no debate and that its easily LeBron over Jordan. Well, Stephen A. heard this and went on his show stating that Budden is completely wrong. Instead, it is Michael Jordan over LeBron, and that this can’t be refuted. Subsequently, Joe Budden invited Smith onto his show, and now, here we are.

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Joe Budden Vs. Stephen A. Smith

In the tweet above, you can see that Stephen A. replied to Joe in the quote tweets. Simply put, he is actually very interested in engaging in a debate. However, it may take a while to set up. “My Brother, I will happily accept that invitation. Nothing but love for you and your show,” Smith began. “Just let me get through these Finals. The second I have time this Summer, I’ll gladly accept your invite. See you soon, Bro!” This should be incredibly exciting for those who love both of these men. Even if you hate Joe Budden and Stephen A., you can’t help but be curious about how this would go down.

For now, however, those of you excited about this will need to wait at least a month. When it does happen, it will be a huge event, and the ratings for it will be quite impressive. Let us know who you think is on the correct side of the GOAT debate, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports and music worlds.

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[WATCH] ‘First Take’ Rivals Stephen A. Smith and Will Cain Disagree About Jordan Neely Case

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The on-air rivalry between ESPN’s First Take co-hosts Stephen A. Smith and Will Cain is unmatched. Emotional and controversial debates dating back to 2016 boast YouTube views in the millions.

Recently, Smith joined Cain in his new show Fox News Tonight, where Cain and Smith debated about the fate of Daniel Perry, the ex-Marine who choked a Michael Jackson impersonator and a homeless man named Jordan Neely to death on a downtown Manhattan subway last month.

Cain supported the former Marine, saying, “I think the world needs more people like Daniel Perry to step up!”

Unexpectedly, Smith did not jump to convict the 24-year-old Perry, stating, “I don’t know all the facts, so I’m not ready to convict Daniel Perry, like a lot of people, politicians and citizens have been so quick to convict this man of that,” Smith said. “I think we need to hear all the evidence. He did have him in a chokehold for an access of three minutes. That seemed a bit accessive, particularly when that he had two other people helping him [restain Jordan Neely on the subway train]. But then again, we need to know more.”

Cain, as expected, took the exact opposite stance as Smith, declaring, “You’ve got to be careful in a situation like this Monday morning quarterbacking. In my estimation, while I appreciate you wanting to wait for the facts, Stephen A. [Smith], I don’t think that the man should have even been charged…I don’t think what we see here [was] reckless, and I certainly don’t think he intended to kill Neely, and then to a larger point, by even charging him you create a dissident for strong men…you dis-incentives strong men to step up and help the vulnerable.”

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JJ Redick Apologizes To Stephen A. Smith

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JJ Redick has quickly become a rising star over at ESPN. Overall, people love him for the analysis that he has brought to First Take. Although Stephen A. Smith can be a lot to deal with, he has managed to navigate that relationship quite well. Sure, these two are constantly arguing with one another, however, it makes for great TV. The fans know that Redick played the game at the highest level, while Smith is simply a reporter. That said, most fans tend to side with Redick whenever there is a disagreement.

However, there are times when JJ Redick goes a bit too far and has NBA fans calling him a bit of an elitist. We saw that exact phenomenon happen this morning as Redick was talking to Stephen A. Smith about LeBron’s potential retirement. During the segment, Redick wasn’t fond of how Smith was talking about LeBron’s aging. This led to Redick saying, “You didn’t play Stephen A. You don’t understand our athletic mortality. 3 games at, wherever, South Dakota, Winston-Salem State doesn’t count.” For many, this was a cheap shot.

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JJ Redick Retracts His Statement

Immediately after these comments, JJ Redick ended up offering an apology. Although Stephen A. Smith ended up playing it cool, many felt like he demanded an apology. After all, Smith pulls the strings over at ESPN and First Take in particular. He can end Redick’s career at ESPN in an instant and ultimately chose not to. Regardless, it made for some good TV that fans most certainly appreciated. Now, however, the discourse has shifted over to whether or not Redick is too much of an elitist. Ultimately, that Duke reputation is not boding well for him.

At this point, JJ Redick will have to be careful with how he moves on the show, moving forward. Otherwise, he could be taken off very soon. Regardless, he has his own platform, so he can make it without ESPN hovering over him like it’s 1984. Let us know what you thought of all of this, in the comment section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Draymond Green Agrees With Kerr About Effect Of Poole Fight

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There were a lot of reasons the Warriors struggled this season. They played poorly on the road and were one of the worst teams in transition. However, Steve Kerr also pointed to a lack of trust that spread through the team after Draymond Green and Jordan Poole fought in an October practice.

“There’s no hiding from it — the incident with Draymond and Jordan at the beginning of the year played a role in that,” Kerr said. “It’s hard for that not to impact a team….Anytime some trust is lost, then it makes the process much more difficult, and there was some trust lost.” However, Kerr also said that the team was not a contender without Green, who is facing a player option year.

Green Owns Up To Letting Team Down

Speaking with Stephen A. Smith during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Green reflected on how he lost his standing with the team after the fight with Poole. “We’re not playing right now because when you speak about the fouling, when you think about all of the slippage that we had as a team on the road, not being able to come together,” Green said. However, he continued, taking personal responsibility. “None of those things happen if that doesn’t happen, because the voice that I am and the departments that I lead this team in, there was a ton of slippage due to me sitting back, me not saying anything, me trying to allow that situation to play itself out and give it time to heal.”

He also revealed that it wasn’t until February that he felt comfortable enough to lead the team again. “If that slippage has been going on that long, you are who you are at that point. You’ve built those habits. You’ve built bad habits. That is who you are now. So to try to correct them then. It’s like, ‘OK, you may get a little better.’ We did. We ended up in the second round of the playoffs but not at a championship level.” What do you think about Draymond’s comments? Do you think he will return to the Warriors next year? Let us know in the comments below.

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Stephen A. Smith Trashes Ben Simmons For Sixers Diss

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Stephen A. Smith is a person who shows absolutely no mercy when he talks about certain athletes. In fact, his new podcast is quite literally called Know Mercy. Overall, Smith can be offensive with his commentary because he is so blunt. Although some athletes do take offense, he does not care. He gets paid to “tell the truth,” and he will continue to do so. His way of doing things has ultimately made him the success he is today. Additionally, without him, ESPN would be in a very bad place.

Over the weekend, Stephen A. found himself watching the NBA Playoffs. Of course, on Sunday, the Boston Celtics played the Philadelphia 76ers in a Game 7. Ultimately, the Sixers were pitiful and consequently, the Celtics won in a blowout. Former Sixers star and current no-show Ben Simmons had fun with this and made fun of them on his Instagram story. Well, Stephen A. did not like this one bit, and on his show today, he absolutely roasted the Nets player. Below, you can see just how scathing this rant was.

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Stephen A. Goes In

“The only thing worse than James Harden was that sorry trifling a– Ben Simmons,” Stephen A. began. “How the hell are you talking about a basketball player when you treat putting on a basketball uniform and dribbling, when you treat that as if somebody asked you to get on the front lines in Ukraine to fight Russia? That’s how scared he is to play basketball.” Smith’s comparison in which he claims Simmons treats playing basketball like going to war, is hilariously brutal. However, that really is how it feels sometimes. Ultimately, it is not a great look for Ben.

Moving forward, no one even knows what is going to happen to Ben Simmons. He is not a very good basketball player right now. Moreover, he won’t even play any games. Needless to say, he is not particularly useful, and that could mean a trade is on the horizon. That said, let us know what you think of Smith’s comments, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world.

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Stephen A. Smith Gets Brutally Honest With Ja Morant

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Stephen A. Smith has never minced words in his entire life. Overall, he has no issues with letting a player know when they have messed up. Moreover, he will do it in a way that isn’t exactly kind or comforting. Simply put, Smith goes for the most entertaining option, without hesitation. Although some do not like this style, others absolutely love it. After all, Smith is the biggest personality at ESPN. He is keeping the lights on over there, and the network is appreciative of that. No matter what, he will always get ratings.

Of course, today was a big day for First Take and Stephen A. Overall, it was the first show back since Ja Morant got caught with a gun again on Instagram live. Subsequently, Morant has been indefinitely suspended from the team. Moreover, it remains to be seen how long this suspension will last. It could end up just being a few games, or it could be for almost half of a season. Regardless, this is a terrible look for Morant, who has already had these kinds of issues in the past.

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Stephen A. Reacts

On today’s episode of First Take, Smith was very adamant about Morant and his behavior. Ultimately, he finds it extremely shortsighted that Ja keeps doing this. Furthermore, he thinks that the Grizzlies star has completely tainted his reputation with these kinds of antics. “Ja Morant has been associated with guns more than he’s been associated with winning,” Stephen A. said bluntly. While this might be a brutally honest assessment, it is one that some believe Ja needs to hear. At the end of the day, if he keeps this stuff up, he could lose his career in the NBA.

No one knows what is going to happen next, however, whatever it is won’t be very good for Ja. He has gotten a second chance, and it has already been squandered. The Grizzlies and Adam Silver will not take that very lightly. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Stephen A. Believes Warriors Will Force A Game 7

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The Golden State Warriors currently trail the Lakers 3-2 in their Western Conference Semifinal matchup. However, the Warriors kept themselves alive with a dominant performance in Game 5. The teams meet for a pivotal Game 6 in Los Angeles on Friday night. Either the Warriors will force the series back to the Chase Center or the Lakers will move on to face the Nuggets.

Now Stephen A. Smith may be a New York fan, but he has a soft spot for the Warriors. Furthermore, he believes that the Warriors have got what it takes to force the Lakers into a Game 7. And it all comes down to a very simple belief about how the Warriors have been playing.

Smith Believes The Warriors Haven’t Hit Their Full Potential Yet

Speaking on First Take, Smith laid out his case for a Warriors win in Game 6. “I think Steph Curry hasn’t been sensational. He’s struggled a little bit but is balling out. Klay Thompson came alive a little bit last night. Jordan Poole didn’t stink up the joint. It’s really really nice seeing him remember he wears a uniform and gets a paycheck. But Draymond Green, let me tell you all. When you watch him, when you watch his energy…the dude is made for these moments.” In short, Smith believes that the Warriors haven’t played their best yet. If they do that, and will be forced to do so in this all-or-nothing Game 6, the series will go to seven games.

However, if you’re not convinced by Smith. How about a psychic corgi? The TikTok account @aircorg has gone viral during the Lakers-Warriors series for a video in which Steph Furry the Corgi perfectly predicts the outcome of the series through the first five games. The video has been the bane of Lakers fans, who have watched their team slowly squander a 3-1 lead. But regardless of whether you beleive the ESPN veteran or future-predicting dog, the Lakers and Warriors face off later today. Do you agree with Stephen A. Smiith? Or are the Lakers going to win in six? Let us know in the comments.

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Lil Dicky Pitches Stephen A. Smith Cameo On “Dave”

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Dave is the smash-hit FX comedy loosely based on the life of, and starring, musician Lil Dicky. The show holds an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes and is well into its third season, which holds a 100% critics rating. Additionally, the show is available on FX and Hulu. Furthermore, Season 3 will conclude on May 31.

Furthermore, The show has become famous for its wealth of celebrity cameos. For example, the next episode of the show, which releases May 17, is set to feature Dave beefing with Jack Harlow at the Met Gala. However, the show has rarely touched on sports. This is a little strange, given its primary Philadelphia setting. Despite this, that might all change thanks to a new interview from Lil Dicky.

Lil Dick Has Perfect Idea For Stephen A. Cameo

With Game 6 between the Sixers and Celtics looming, First Take invited Lil Dicky, who is Philly born and raised, to talk about his work and the upcoming game. Furthermore, he gave a pep talk to the Sixers, who are one game away from the Eastern Conference Finals. However, he also had the opportunity to showcase his creativity for story beats. That came when Molly Qerim asked him how he would incorporate Stephen A. Smith into the show.

“Off the top of my head, I don’t know… I’m thinking about the Sixers and the Celtics, I’m just imagining: What if I got into a little bit of a gambling situation with the wrong bookie, and I need the Sixers to win or my life could end? And I find myself knocking on Stephen A.’s door at like 3 a.m. and telling him that tomorrow on First Take, he’s gotta do something that really eviscerates Jayson Tatum, to the point where it’s a distraction for the team. Something like… kind of a modern day Celtic Pride.” Smith then added that Dave could kidnap Tatum before Smith saved the day. The idea is hilarious, blending shades of Uncut Gems with Dave’s tendency to make a situation worse when trying to fix it. However, what do you think about Lil Dicky’s pitch? Let us know in the comments.

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Lil Dicky Came Up With A Fantastic Idea For A Stephen A. Smith ‘Dave’ Episode Off The Top Of His Head On ‘First Take’

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The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers are nearing the end of their NBA Playoffs battle at the moment, with Game 6 of the series coming up tonight (May 11). Before that, though, Pennsylvania native Lil Dicky (aka Dave Burd) hopped on ESPN’s First Take today and showed just how quickly his brain can work.

During the chat, Molly Qerim asked Dicky what a Dave scene involving co-host Stephen A. Smith might look like. The rapper/actor didn’t need much time to think about it before replying:

“Off the top of my head, I don’t know… I’m thinking about the Sixers and the Celtics, I’m just imagining: What if I got into a little bit of a gambling situation with the wrong bookie, and I need the Sixers to win or my life could end? And I find myself knocking on Stephen A.’s door at like 3 a.m. and telling him that tomorrow on First Take, he’s gotta do something that really eviscerates Jayson Tatum, to the point where it’s a distraction for the team. Something like… kind of a modern day Celtic Pride.”

Smith then came up with his own idea involving Dicky kidnapping a red-hot Tatum before Smith comes to the rescue.

Elsewhere, Dicky gave a pep talk to the Sixers ahead of tonight’s game, so check out the segment above.

Stephen A. Smith Responds To Anthony Davis Backlash

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Stephen A. Smith is someone who has certainly angered people with his commentary. Overall, he is paid millions of dollars to be a provocateur of sorts. However, not everyone appreciates when he criticizes a player or clowns them for their performance. Although, there are instances when the fans at home watching have legitimate gripes with what he is saying. Today, we saw that as he took to First Take and began joking with Jay Williams about Anthony Davis’ potential concussion.

For those who don’t know, Davis was elbowed by Kevon Looney. The hit was so hard that Davis left the game. Subsequently, he was taken off in a wheelchair. Overall, it was a scary incident that had many fearing for AD’s health. Although he is likely to play in Game 6, it was still pretty bad. However, many felt that Smith’s commentary was distasteful. There was plenty of backlash online, and now, Smith is responding. Instead of getting defensive, Stephen A. apologized and noted that what he did was wrong.

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Stephen A. Responds

“Blow back is Blow back. Comes with the territory, peeps,” Stephen A. said. “I was in no way minimizing the seriousness of a concussion. I was questioning whether Anthony Davis really had one, considering the play I saw & other hits I’ve seen him absorb. But, bottom line, it was wrong for me to do. Period! My bad.” Most of the time, the First Take host is completely unapologetic about this stuff. However, this instance seemed to be of a greater magnitude, and he understood that. As for Jay Williams, he has yet to respond to what took place. Whether or not he will remains to be seen.

His Original Comments

As for the whole Lakers Vs. Warriors series, the Lakers currently have a 3-2 lead. However, as the Corgi predicted, this series could very well end up going the distance. The Warriors seem hungry, and the Lakers are going to need to want it if they hope to make the Conference Finals. Having AD will certainly help the Lakers in that effort. Let us know what you thought of the Smith and Williams comments, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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