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There’s a lot of buzz around where rookie quarterback Justin Fields will end up in the 2021 NFL Draft. The First Things First crew decide which teams would be the best fit for the former Ohio State quarterback. Greg Jennings explains why he would love to see him fall in the hands of Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels, and play under Cam Newton for the New England Patriots.
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Lamar Jackson has updated his Instagram profile picture to him burning a newspaper with article that apparently pointing out his playoff struggles. LaVar Arrington joins First Things First to share what he makes of Lamar doing this, and what he needs to do to overcome the narrative that he can’t carry the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl.
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LeBron James teases his and Anthony Davis’ return to the Los Angeles Lakers in an instagram post, stating “A thunderstorm is coming”. Brooklyn Nets’ James Harden took to his own IG to say he told teammates: “Sky’s the limit if we play it right.”
Chris Broussard joins First Things First to share which injured star’s IG post he takes more seriously: LeBron or Harden?
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Kevin Durant has returned to the court, and after watching the Brooklyn Nets defeat the New Orleans Pelicans, Chris Broussard proclaims “It’s over.” Broussard shares his thoughts on KD’s performance, and why he believes, if James Harden, Kyrie Irving & Kevin Durant stay healthy, they are the best team in the NBA, and a real threat to the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances at another NBA Title.
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Brandon Marshall is putting a cap on the trade rumors swirling around the Seattle Seahawks and their quarterback Russell Wilson. After some comments from Warren Moon, who stated the marriage between Russ and Seahawks wouldn’t ”end very well’, Brandon tells the First Things First crew why he knows Russell Wilson will be the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback for a long time.
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Brandon Marshall is putting a cap on the trade rumors swirling around the Seattle Seahawks and their quarterback Russell Wilson. After some comments from Warren Moon, who stated the marriage between Russ and Seahawks wouldn’t ”end very well’, Brandon tells the First Things First crew why he knows Russell Wilson will be the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback for a long time.
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Matt Ryan. is not the problem for the Atlanta Falcons. With the Falcons showing interest in trading their No.4 NFL Draft pick, some are questioning whether they should keep the pick and go for one of the rookie quarterbacks that may be up for grabs. Nick Wright and Brandon Marshall agree that this isn’t the year for the Falcons to draft a quarterback. Hear why they believe Matt Ryan is the answer in Atlanta.
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs’ undefeated streak came to an end as the Baylor Bears soundly defeated the team for the NCAA Championship. Nick Wright breaks down why this game was not the upset everyone is thinking, and why Baylor has shown they have been the better team all year.
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When asked, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he does not know that his future with the Packers is “in his hands,” and that he won’t approach his situation like Russell Wilson. Greg Jennings joins First Things First to discuss his comments, and whether they leave him more or less convinced everything is ok in Green Bay.
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The Golden State Warriors suffered a double loss over the weekend without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, first to the Toronto Raptors at 130-77, and then to the Atlanta Hawks at 117-111. Chris Broussard joins First Things First to talk about whether these losses are a big deal for the Warriors, and why he believes they are more than a ‘Klay Thompson’ addition away from winning a championship.
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs advance to the Championship game after Jalen Suggs scores a game winning buzzer-beater show from just above half-court, ending the UCLA Bruins Cinderella run. Nick Wright shares his thoughts on the exciting game, and whether this win makes Gonzaga one of the greatest teams in NCAA history.
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The Brooklyn Nets shone in their blow out win against the Charlotte Hornets, 111-89, with LaMarcus Aldridge scoring 11 Points and making 9 Rebounds in debut. When asked about building a wining environment, Kyrie Irving responded, “It doesn’t just happen overnight”. Nick Wright shares what he makes of Kyrie’s comments on the Nets building a “championship culture”.
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New Orleans Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson shared that his goal is to try to be one of the ‘Top 10 greatest players of all time’. Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright on First Things First to discuss whether or not he believes Zion has the talent to reach the heights of players like Magic Johnson or LeBron James.
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Chris Broussard joins First Things First to talk the Brooklyn Nets after they achieved a blow out victory against the Charlotte Hornets. Kyrie Irving commented that they cannot build a championship team overnight, but Broussard points out that that’s exactly what the Nets are trying to do by pulling in LaMarcus Aldridge, Blake Griffin and James Harden. Hear why he believes an NBA title for the Nets this year would be ‘virtually unprecedented’.
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James Harden and Damian Lillard have entered the MVP race. Nick Wright breaks down why no matter who the NBA MVP is, it’s going to be something we’ve never seen before. With a season riddled with injuries, no one has a clear leg up in the MVP race— except Giannis Antetokounmpo, the only one to check every box.
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Matt Leinart joins First Things First to talk the New York Jets, who have the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Leinart tells the crew that while he believes the Jets will draft a rookie quarterback, he doesn’t think they should give up on building around their current quarterback, Sam Darnold.
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Former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer has plenty of experience working with up and coming quarterbacks, and so it’s no small deal when he says Trevor Lawrence is a rare talent. Heat why he believes the rookie quarterback has 3 or 4 years of NFL Franchise quarterback experience before he’s even hit the draft.
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It’s been reported that LeBron James has been recruiting Steph Curry, fueled by doubt that Steph wants to remain with the Golden State Warriors after his contract expires. Adding Curry would definitely bolster the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances against the stacked Brooklyn Nets, but Nick Wright believes the Lakers are already good enough to win a title as is. Hear whether Nick and the First Things First crew love or hate the idea of Steph Curry in LA.
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The New York Jets are set up with 7 picks in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft, one of those being the No. 2 overall pick. Brandon Marshall is convinced Jets will use that pick to get a quarterback, and while many think BYU’s Zach Wilson would be the better choice, Brandon makes a case for Ohio State’s QB Justin Fields is the way to go if they’re going to replace Sam Darnold.
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Zion Williamson has been a force in his second year in the NBA, with 39 points on Friday against the Denver Nuggets, 38 points on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks, and a 28.4 PPG in his last 25 games with the New Orleans Pelicans. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Brandon Marshall and Kevin Wildes discuss Zion’s success and reveal whether they are surprised he’s been so dominant in Year 2 of his career.
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The San Francisco 49ers now have a No. 3 overall draft pick thanks to a deal with the Miami Dolphins, hinting that they may be interested in drafting a rookie quarterback and moving on from Jimmy Garoppolo. Greg Jennings joins First Things First to decide whether he believes Kyle Shanahan is truly committed to Jimmy G, or if the 49ers will have a new face of the team.
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Nick Wright awards his NBA Trade Deadline Medals after yesterday. Nick discusses the Los Angeles Lakers and their decision to pass on the trade deadline option and turn to the buyout market.
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Chris Broussard joins the show to break down the trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Atlanta Hawks for Rajon Rondo in exchange for Lou Williams. While Broussard feels this makes the Clippers better and also takes Rondo away from the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s still putting his money on the Lakers to win the West.
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Nick Wright awards his NBA Medals from last night’s action. He details out the latest performances from Kyle Lowry, Kawhi Leonard and more.
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Nick Wright & Chris Broussard continue to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers and the remainder of the season with or without LeBron James. Nick feels LeBron should take his time recovering because the Lakers can’t be beat if they’re healthy.
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Chris Broussard joins the show to discuss Kyle Lowry and who would benefit most in adding him to their roster. Broussard feels the Philadelphia 76ers should add Lowry to have a real chance at winning the NBA Title and contending with the Brooklyn Nets.
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Antoine Walker joins the show to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers’ struggles and the latest comments from Draymond Green. Walker feels the Lakers may face a long losing streak & could even force LeBron James and Anthony Davis back sooner than they should.
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Nick Wright updates his NBA MVP ladder today. Find out if Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James holds the lead after his injury or if a new king has taken the crown.
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Nick Wright reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ comments about wanting to avoid being a ‘lame duck’. Nick feels Rodgers wants to restructure his deal, making it harder for the Green Bay Packers to move on from him.
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Nick Wright and Chris Broussard break down the comments between Steve Kerr and Kevin Durant. Nick feels ‘Kerr’s indignation is misplaced’ and that he is indirectly talking about Durant.
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