Hour 2: More Detrimental Game 2 Loss: Knicks or Nuggets?

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of recent NBA playoff losses and debates the value of college experience versus NIL benefits for players.

First Take resumes with two clutch kings blowing it in the 4th! Jokic and Brunson both suffered heartbreakers as McCollum and Ant evened their series at a game a piece! Which loss hurt more? (0:00) Then, are players mistaken staying in school to reap the benefits of NIL instead of gaining experience playing in the pros? (11:20) Next, is Wemby already better than Scottie Pippen and Bill Russell? (23:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

Topics covered

• NBA playoffs
• NIL benefits
• player comparisons
• game analysis
• sports discussion

Keywords

• NBA
• playoffs
• NIL
• Wemby
• Jokic
• Brunson
• Scottie Pippen
• Bill Russell

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