Stephen A Smith’s Nephew Josh Declares Steph As The GOAT and Guarantees A Knicks Ring

About this episode

Josh Smith joins the podcast to discuss NBA hot takes, GOAT debates, and the Knicks' championship aspirations.

Stephen A. Smith’s nephew Josh Smith joins Zach on Double Coverage Episode 17 and delivers one of the wildest episodes yet. From declaring Steph Curry the GOAT to guaranteeing a New York Knicks championship run, Josh doesn’t hold back. The episode dives into GOAT debates between Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry, plus arguments about Nikola Jokic as the best player in the league today. Josh also shares what it was like growing up around Stephen A. Smith, gives his take on Jalen Brunson vs Carmelo Anthony, and breaks down the current NBA playoff landscape. If you’re into NBA hot takes, basketball debates, Knicks playoff talk, and unfiltered sports conversations, this episode is packed. Subscribe to Double Coverage for more interviews, debates, and viral sports content. ⸻ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Josh Smith joins 1:07 Knicks playoff expectations & championship confidence 2:20 Growing up with Stephen A. Smith 5:08 83-point game debate (Bam vs Kobe context) 8:09 Jalen Brunson vs Carmelo Anthony 9:39 Steph Curry GOAT argument 11:16 Michael Jordan vs LeBron vs Steph debate 17:03 JJ Redick, Lakers coaching & NBA politics 22:35 Jokic vs all-time greats (best player today?)…

People in this episode

Host: Zach

Guest: Josh Smith

Topics covered

• NBA debates
• Knicks playoff talk
• GOAT discussions
• basketball hot takes
• current NBA landscape

Keywords

• Steph Curry
• GOAT
• Knicks
• NBA playoffs
• Jalen Brunson
• Carmelo Anthony
• Michael Jordan
• LeBron James
• Nikola Jokic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Knicks, Warriors

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