Deuce: Stop Watching "First Take"
By: Deuce Mason
We made a huge mistake during Wednesday's show on KHTK Sports 1140. Our television in the studio was on ESPN's "First Take."
It's only fair that I apologize for this mistake and warn other sports fans that your knowledge and credibility can take a huge hit if you're exposed to that show.
The topic: LeBron James.
Yes, pennant races are heating up in baseball, NFL season is here but Skip and Stephen A. Smith choose to debate LeBron James' recent instagram post that showed a picture of LeBron with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
Here's what LeBron wrote:
"Man I can't wait to get back on the floor again with you two guys! Last year was just a sample size of what we're capable of and I'm so hyped thinking about what's next @kevinlove @k1irving #King #UncleDrew #Menace #TheLand"
Here's the question posed on "First Take": "What is LeBron saying here?"
My reaction: ARE YOU BLEEPING ME?!
How on earth can you read that LeBron post and think ANYTHING negative about it? "What is he trying to say?"
Here's how imagine the "First Take" pre-show meeting:
Producer: Let's go over some topics. Michael Bennett says he hates quarterbacks. Does that mean he hates Russell Wilson?
Skip: Eh
Stephen: Blah
Producer: OK, you're not feeling that. What about those Cubs? 21-4 in their last 25 games. Is this the year they end the curse?
Skip: Tim Tebow will win a playoff game with the Eagles.
Stephen: PHIL JACKSON IS OUT OF HIS MIND!! Porzingis?!
Producer: Um….Well, LeBron had a post about being excited about playing with Love and Kyrie. If the Cavs are healthy, will they win the title?
Skip: LeBron said WHAT?! We have to hit this story. It's unbelievable that he'd take to social media to criticize his teammates for missing games last year! They were injured. LeBron shouldn't need them if he's truly the best player in the game!
Producer: AND THAT IS WHY WE'RE THE BEST SHOW ON ESPN!
Friends don't let friends watch "First Take."