Author: Bobby Finger on Jezebel, shared by Tom Ley to Deadspin

Ja Morant says he would 'cook' Michael Jordan one-on-one | UNDISPUTED

Ja Morant garnered a lot of attention on social media after talking about Michael Jordan while talking with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report. Ja first said he wished he played in MJ’s generation and would have liked to have played against him. Then, the Memphis Grizzlies’ star followed it up by saying quote, “I would have cooked him. I would have cooked him, too. Nobody got more confidence than 12.” Skip Bayless explains why he ‘despises’ Ja’s comments.

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Dak Prescott says he is in 'the best shape of his life' | UNDISPUTED

Dak Prescott is feeling good going into this season. He told reporters he is quote: ‘in the best shape I’ve ever been in.’ The Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback also raved about his recent trip to Miami with teammates ahead of training camp. Dak said the trip was about 60 percent football and 40 percent about bonding. Skip Bayless rates on a 1-10 scale how much this offseason will help his quarterback’s performance.

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Will a Kyrie-Lakers deal get done this offseason? | UNDISPUTED

Social media got stirred up over the weekend after Brooklyn Nets General Manager Sean Marks was seen talking to Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka. The two teams are still reportedly talking about a Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook trade but talks are currently caught up about the Nets wanting a first-round pick. Shannon Sharpe explains why he believes Kyrie will still become a Laker.

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Ja Morant claims he'd cook Michael Jordan one-on-one | FIRST THINGS FIRST

In an interview, the Memphis Grizzly star Ja Morant revealed he wished he would have played in the era in Michael Jordan, as he would have loved a chance to take on the NBA legend one-on-one. He goes on to tell the interviewer that he would have ‘cooked’ MJ, and while Chris Broussard is a fan of Ja, he breaks down why he’s not buying that the young star would have beat Jordan in his prime. Watch as he explains to Nick why Ja would be the one getting ‘cooked’ in this one-on-one scenario.

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Dame Lillard commits to winning NBA Title in Portland | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright respects Damian Lillard’s commitment to stick with the Portland Trail Blazers for another 2-years. but thinks that commitment will ultimately cost him a NBA title. While Dame says a Championship wouldn’t feel as fulfilling outside of Portland, Nick says it would feel more fulfilling than no Championship at all. Watch as he lays out why Dame’s decision to stick with the Blazers may keep him from taking his legacy to the next level.

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Browns label Baker 'childish, immature, difficult to coach' | FIRST THINGS FIRST

In this ‘No Huddle’ segment, the First Things First crew talks the ever-diminishing relationship between the Cleveland Browns and their recently traded quarterback Baker Mayfield. After the Browns report their former QB was widely viewed as childish and immature, displaying behavior that annoyed teammates and divided the locker room, Nick Wright explains why these comments aren’t serving Cleveland well.

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Joey Bosa: Football is pretty much my only priority right now

The period between the end of offseason programs and the start of training camp provides some time for NFL players to get away from the game, but not all of them are looking for that. Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa recently appeared on his teammate Drue Tranquill‘s podcast to discuss his physical health, mental health, [more]

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Does Washington Nationals' Juan Soto deserve to be a National League All-Star? | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander breaks down the National League All-Stars including the starters, the reserves, the pitchers and even the snubs. Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. makes his third all-star game, St. Louis Cardinals’ Albert Pujols gets the legacy nod & Los Angeles Dodgers’ Will Smith gets snubbed.

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Houston Astros' Justin Verlander makes his ninth All-Star game & Ty France snubbed | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander breaks down the American League All-Stars including the starters, the reserves, the pitchers and even the snubs. Houston Astros’ Justin Verlander makes his ninth ASG appearance, Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera gets the legacy nod & Seattle Mariners’ Ty France gets snubbed.

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