Undisputed

Skip Bayless Delivers Rare Praise To This NBA Team

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It’s not often that Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe are on the same side. The Undisputed hosts are often on opposite ends of the spectrum. However, today the unlikely pair were in agreement. In a segment on Tuesday’s episode, Bayless had strong words for Shannon’s Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers and LeBron are normally a punching bag for Skip and a topic that gets a lot of attention between the two. Finally, today, Skip is starting to believe in this version of the Lakers.

Bayless had high praise for the Lakers as the NBA heads toward the playoffs. The longtime television host believes the team is in the”catbird seat” when looking down the list of teams. The Lakers continue to gain traction daily with others who follow the NBA. As the league enters the final week of the season, the Lakers are still playing for playoff positioning. In a dream scenario for LA, they would avoid the play-in tournament by grabbing the sixth seed. However, currently, the team sits in seventh place. The first spot in the play-in tournament.

Skip Bayless & Shannon Sharpe Believe In The Lakers

The Lakers have only four games reaming this season. However, three will be contested against playoff competition. It won’t be easy for the Lakers to earn a better playoff position. But the opportunity is there. Bayless also spoke on how the team can have a successful playoff run. The obvious main talking point would be LeBron James. Although, Anthony Davis is just as vital. When healthy and focused, Davis can be one of the most dangerous players in the league. However, the Lakers have had trouble getting both of those things out of Davis at the same time.

Add Skip Bayless to the list of media personalities that believe in the Lakers. The team seems to be riding high as the season is winding down. Although the team doesn’t need a larger target on their backs. Having one of the greatest players of all time already does that for them. However, the added pressure will be nothing LeBron and company can’t handle. Do you believe in the Lakers as a contender for the title? Give us your NBA Finals predictions in the comment section below. For the latest NBA news, stay locked in with HNHH.

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Shannon Sharpe Responds To Resurfaced Clip In Which He Claims He Once Paid For A Woman’s Divorce

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Shannon Sharpe is easily one of the most interesting people on sports talk television. Of course, he was a legend in the NFL, and now, he gets to sit across from Skip Bayless every day on Undisputed. Overall, Sharpe is an amazing character who always keeps the fans captivated. Although you may not always agree with what he has to say, you cannot help but love his approach to the broadcasting world. In almost every episode, you can be sure that there will be at least one comment or anecdote that will have you rolling on the floor.

Recently, Shannon Sharpe found himself at the center of a viral Twitter campaign. An old clip was resurfaced on Twitter that depicts him telling Skip Bayless a very interesting story. As you can see below, Sharpe explains the time that he was so in love with a woman, he paid for her divorce. Subsequently, Bayless was pretty shocked by the revelation. However, Sharpe maintained that he was so confident in his love for this woman that he expedited her situation. You can probably figure out why something like this would go viral.

Shannon Sharpe Gets Honest

Although, Sharpe seems a bit confused as to why this is news. Consequently, he took to Twitter to sound off on the situation. “When I originally said this you didn’t repost it now months and months after the fact,” Sharpe wrote. “You repost it now. The clown(s) that paid you to repost it should get their money bck because I promise you and them it’s not having the impact they think. WE’RE GOOD OVER HERE.” From there, one fan replied noting that Sharpe did, in fact, make these comments. This led to another response in which Sharpe wrote “I ABSOLUTELY said it and did it You be more shocked at who paid to get it reposted than what I originally did.”

At this point, the nature of virality remains a mystery. However, for someone like Sharpe, it is always expected that you can become the main character on Twitter at any time. Such is life when you are a public figure. Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from the sports world.

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Skip Bayless Hits Lamar Jackson With Some Advice

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Skip Bayless is the latest sports media personality to attempt to reach Lamar Jackson. The Baltimore Ravens QB has voiced his displeasure with the team through Twitter, and that may not be the best bet. Jackson seeks greener pastures, although it has proven to be a difficult task. The only thing the media and fans know about the situation is whatever Lamar has been tweeting. The Ravens have been tight-lipped, other than saying the plan is to keep Jackson. The co-host of Undisputed decided to give Lamar some advice.

Bayless believes that the disgruntled QB should stay away from Twitter. A strange concept for someone like Bayless to admit. Bayless is known for his vocal takes and for staying in the middle of many social media scrums. However, Skip may not be that far off base when discussing Jackson. Jackson doesn’t have an agent to help him through contract discussions. So, tweeting all of his feelings on the situation may be a bad step toward working with the Ravens on a future contract.

Skip Bayless Looking Out For Lamar Jackson

When Shannon and Skip are in agreement, then maybe Lamar should listen. Twitter can be a cesspool of drama. Sharing your business as Lamar has on social media will only create more damage. Lamar wears his heart on his sleeve, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, it’s better to keep those conversations private when discussing business of this magnitude. Jackson isn’t afraid to go toe-to-toe with the franchise. Ravens fans should buckle up for a bumpy ride.

Skip Bayless is actually giving sound advice to the former MVP. It is entirely understandable for Jackson to feel hurt by the situation. However, one thing Jackson can’t forget is this is a business. The moment a player is no longer of any worth to a franchise, that said player would be on the next plane out of town. It’s the sad, harsh reality of professional sports. Do you think Skip’s advice to Lamar should be taken? Is Lamar better off doing things his own way? Please sound off in the comments, and let us know what you think. Stick around HNHH for all the latest news inside the NFL.

Shannon Sharpe Praises Bronny James Jr.’s Recent Performance

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It’s no secret that Shannon Sharpe is a supporter of LeBron James. Whether Sharpe is attempting to fight an NBA team. Or singing James’ praises on UNDISPUTED. No one hits the LeBron drum louder than Sharpe. Now it seems Sharpe’s support is going to another member of the James family. Bronny James was in the national spotlight last night and did not disappoint. Sharpe was the first to tell the world his thoughts on the performance.

On Tuesday, Bronny James participated in the McDonald’s All-American Game. James was more than just a participant in the All-Star game. Bronny showed off his shot-making abilities, going 5-8 from three. He finished the game with 15 points and gained a massive fan in Sharpe. Sharpe stated on UNDISPUTED that “Bronny James showed he belongs amongst the best. He can play and shoot at an elite level.”

Bronny James Shines In All-American Game

Sharpe’s comments about James belonging aren’t that far-fetched. In a league that is dominated by perimeter shooting, Bronny proved that he is capable of being an outside threat. Maybe he is even a better perimeter shooter than his old man. Whatever the case, Bronny will be scrutinized for every performance he has due to being who he is. Heavy is the head that wears the crown. According to 24/7 Sports, Bronny is the only Top-50 recruit yet to make his college decision. James is the 33rd-ranked prospect and is now a five-star recruit. Any team that gets James will be getting a great player and massive pressure brought to the program. The pressure is something Bronny is already expecting.

Bronny’s performance in the McDonald’s All-American Game definitely lit the flame for his hype train. His father has been the most scrutinized athlete of a generation. Bronny will also live under the same microscope. While it’s not expected for Bronny to be LeBron, the James legacy is in good hands. What are your thoughts on Bronny’s performance? Should Shannon pump the brakes and let the kid create his own legacy? Sound off in the comment section below. For more news on Sharpe and Bronny, stay up to date with us at HNHH.

Cam Newton Claps Back At Shannon Sharpe

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Cam Newton is a quarterback who has struggled over the past few years. Although Newton led the Carolina Panthers to a Super Bowl a few years ago, he has dealt with injuries ever since. Moreover, his accuracy has been non-existent, and the teams he has played for have reduced him to a running back. Based on his last stints in New England and Carolina, it is pretty clear he cannot play NFL football anymore. Sure, it’s a hard pill to swallow, but the National Football League can be like that sometimes.

Now, however, Newton is trying to make a comeback in the league. He recently said that there aren’t 32 quarterbacks in the league that are better than him. Additionally, he will be at Auburn Pro Day where he will get to showcase his talents. On Undisputed yesterday, Shannon Sharpe laced into Newton and hit him with a dose of reality. In the clip down below, Sharpe explains how Newton is now a “random” in the league and that the NFL does not view him favorably. Simply put, Newton cannot start for an NFL franchise.

Cam Newton Speaks

Newton saw this clip and immediately went into the comments section where he offered up a response. Of course, Newton made sure to use those special characters that always seem to adorn his social media posts. “₽ØÎÑT TÄK£Ñ,” Newton began. “Añd Î ám ñøt dēñÿīñg šømē fáčtš thát ÿøū bøūght ūp ÜÑK. ßÜT ÎF ¥ØÜ GÎV£ M£ Ä fūłł ØFF§£Ä§ØÑ TØ Ł£ÄRÑ whát Î ám šūppøšēd tø dø wīth á §TÄߣ£ FRÄÑČHΧ£. Î prømīšē ¥ØÜ, Î wīłł ₽RØV£ thát Îm ÑØ RÄÑDØM šīr.” It’s certainly a nice sentiment, but it doesn’t mean Newton will actually prove to be successful.

Sports can be a pretty brutal industry. The NFL especially is known for chewing players up and spitting them out. Some guys have short windows for success, while others are able to be prosperous for long periods of time. Overall, the randomness of it all can feel unfair, and that seems to be the sentiment in Newton’s camp. Let us know whether or not you think Newton can come back, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the sports world.

Shannon Sharpe Gets NSFW On “Undisputed,” Immediately Apologizes

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Shannon Sharpe is easily one of the most entertaining people on television. Overall, he makes every single episode of Undisputed infinitely better. The energy he brings to the show is infectious. Moreover, he is able to create a solid dynamic with Skip Bayless, who can be very hard to work with. Although the two engage in some pretty difficult debates sometimes, there is no denying they are a dynamic duo. Fans love watching them, and the rising ratings are a testament to their consistency on the air.

As for their most recent debates, there are some very interesting topics that Shannon and Skip have had to cover. One of them is the Los Angeles Clippers, who have struggled a bit since adding Russell Westbrook to the roster. Overall, Russ clearly is not the best fit for that team. However, the Clippers are dedicated to finding a way to make all of this work. As you can imagine, Sharpe has some very strong feelings about this, and he let them be known on Undisputed today.

Shannon Sharpe Corrects Himself

Unfortunately, while trying to make a very poignant analogy, Sharpe ended up slipping up. In the clop above, courtesy of TMZ, Sharpe dropped an F-bomb. Although he immediately apologized, Bayless seemed to be pretty taken aback by it all. “If I’m making fried chicken and somebody says, ‘I got some chocolate for you,’” Sharpe began. “What the hell? Yeah, I like chocolate but what the f*** that have to?” After apologizing, the NFL legend finished his thought by saying “Why would I need chocolate to go with fried chicken?” Although it was an unfortunate thing to have happen, it doesn’t seem like anyone was too upset by it.

There is a lot of unpredictability when it comes to the world of Live TV. Anything can happen at any time, and you need to be prepared for it. Clearly, Sharpe was well prepared for his own mistake. He owned up to it, moved on quickly, and showed grace while doing so. At the end of the day, that is all you can do in a situation like this. Give us your take on the slip-up, in the comments down below.

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Shannon Sharpe Reveals Why He’s Staying With Skip Bayless

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Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless have been on the air together for over six years now. When Bayless decided to leave ESPN, he handpicked Shannon to be his broadcast partner. Overall, Undisputed has been a massive success thanks to the dynamic these two have. Although Skip is the old guard of hot-take merchants, Shannon offers a unique perspective as a professional athlete. Moreover, he is wildly entertaining, and fans love hearing him talk on the show. However, all that glitters isn’t necessarily gold, especially given recent events.

In the span of what felt like back-to-back weeks, Sharpe and Bayless found themselves at odds. Firstly, we had the incident in which Bayless said Tom Brady was better than Shannon. Many found this to be completely tasteless, and it led to a very interesting fallout. Secondly, we had the Damar Hamlin incident. Shannon took issue with Skip’s tweet about the Hamlin medical emergency, which led to an on-air argument. These instances had some calling for Sharpe to leave Undisputed. Although, in an interview with Adam Schein, Sharpe made it clear he is sticking by his guy.

Shannon Sharpe Talks Skip

In Sharpe’s eyes, what he has with Bayless is very much like a marriage. As he told Schein, he didn’t want to let those bad few weeks erase what is otherwise a great relationship. “I wasn’t gonna allow two bad months to ruin six years of a great working relationship,” he noted. “We have a great working relationship.” Moreover, Sharpe made the revelation that he and Skip aren’t friends outside of the show. Although, this has nothing to do with his appreciation for his work partner. “I think it helps our relationship on-air that we are not that close,” Sharpe said. “He doesn’t know what I’m thinking and he doesn’t know what I’m going to say.”

It is good to see that Skip and Shannon are going to continue their show together. Ultimately, it would be a real shame to see Undisputed end. While the fans wanted to overreact, Shannon seems to have a plan. However, if he does decide to leave Skip at some point, he will be fine on his own. Be sure to let us know what you think of Sharpe’s comments, down below.

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Skip Bayless Explains Why He Thinks NFL Owners Won’t Hire Black Coaches

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Skip Bayless is someone whose hot takes haven’t always enthused people. Overall, he is someone who is considered to be a huge troll that is hard to take seriously. However, there are some instances where he actually has some good takes. He can be serious when he needs to be, especially on topics involving race. In fact, many have praised Bayless in the past for his nuance when discussing race, particularly in the NFL. Needless to say, he isn’t a reactionary like the uncle you hate to see at Christmas.

Race in the NFL has been a huge topic as of late due to the lack of job offers for Eric Bieniemy. Bieniemy is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, and despite all of their success, no one will hire him as a head coach. Consequently, he is thinking of a lateral move to the Washington Commanders where he can be an OC without the shadow of Andy Reid standing over his shoulder. Overall, it is a pretty upsetting situation as it showcases how black coaches struggle to be taken seriously.

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For Bayless, this all boils down to the fact that white owners are simply too uncomfortable with having to talk to black coaches on a daily basis. He believes the owners are stuck in their ways. However, he doesn’t know how this could eventually change for the better. “These older white owners just aren’t that comfortable with a Black head coach because they need to interact, they need to go to dinner with the wives or the [significant others] or whatever,” said. “[White owners are] just not that comfortable. When they do have an interview, it’s gonna be a quicker click with a young white hot candidate.”

Bayless ultimately ended his take by stating that the NFL can’t mandate teams to hire black coaches. Although, Bayless believes owners like the Rooneys have done the right thing over the years. Hopefully, the NFL will change for the better in this regard. There are plenty of amazing black coaches who have yet to be given opportunities. As the world gets more progressive, perhaps the NFL will too.

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Shannon Sharpe Gets Brutally Honest About Zion Williamson

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Shannon Sharpe is one of the most entertaining men on sports talk television. Every single weekday, he sits across from none other than Skip Bayless and they debate the latest topics. Overall, it is a very fun show and while the two get heated, there is no shortage of great punditry. Although some people might hate these kinds of shows, you cannot deny the fact that they can be a whole lot of fun to consume. This is especially true following a big sporting event like the Super Bowl or even the NBA Finals.

Lately, a big topic throughout the NBA world has been none other than Zion Williamson. Unfortunately, Williamson has been dealing with a pretty bad hamstring injury. Moreover, it seems like this injury may very well keep him out of the lineup for the entire season. Needless to say, the Pelicans are hitting the panic button as Williamson is constantly injured. On Undisputed today, Sharpe got to speak on Zion, and he ushered in a very harsh truth.

Shannon Sharpe Reacts

When asked if the Pelicans can have any confidence in Zion, Sharpe was just brutally honest. Overall, it was not exactly kind to Zion, however, that is not the goal of the show. In fact, if you have followed the Pelicans, you will probably agree with Shannon. “It’s a lower number than 0. They should have zero confidence that Zion will be healthy for the rest of his career,” Sharpe said. This is an unfortunate notion to consider, especially since Zion is so fun to watch. However, he is a big guy, and typically, larger players have a harder time staying healthy. Hopefully, he can prove Sharpe wrong.

When the season started, the Pelicans were looking amazing. Now, however, it is looking increasingly likely that they will miss the playoffs. If you’re a fan of the team, all of this has been incredibly difficult to watch. Let us know what you think of Sharpe’s remarks, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world. We will always bring you the latest information.

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Skip Bayless Reveals What LeBron Should Have Done

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Skip Bayless has always offered some interesting commentary as it pertains to LeBron James. Overall, Bayless is seen as the biggest hater there is when it comes to LeBron. Regardless of what James does out on the court, Bayless never gives him his flowers. Even as LeBron looks to break the scoring record, Bayless is still finding ways to discredit him. Additionally, he has been all over James for his public comments regarding the Kyrie Irving situation. As many of you know, Kyrie Irving was traded this weekend, but not to the Lakers.

Subsequently, LeBron went on ESPN and gave a very interesting interview about the Irving situation. “Well definitely disappointed,” James started. “I can’t sit here and say I’m not disappointed on not being able to land such a talent but someone I had great chemistry with that can help you win championships. But my focus has shifted back to where it should be and that’s this club now.” Many were critical of LeBron for giving this interview, as they felt like James was throwing Russell Westbrook under the bus. However, Skip Bayless actually took a different approach.

Skip Bayless Reacts

In the clip above, Skip hits LeBron with a suggestion that isn’t exactly helpful right now. Overall, it was one of those hindsight pieces of advice that are useless for LeBron as the Kyrie deal has already been done. That said, Bayless claims James should have asked the Lakers to trade him to the Nets for Kyrie in a one-for-one deal. Consequently, James would have the ability to go out and win a title with none other than Kevin Durant. Whether or not the Lakers would have ever made this trade, will never be known.

Moving forward, there is this sense that the Lakers could still get Kyrie in free agency. However, there is no real guarantee of that happening. If Kyrie and Luka Doncic work out this year, then he could decide to return to Dallas. As for Skip Bayless, he will be watching intently. Let us know what you think of Skip’s take, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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