Shannon Sharpe: The issue that NBA players are trying to solve is bigger than jersey statements

The NBA recently released a list of social justice messages that can be displayed on the backs of jerseys for the league’s restart in Orlando, but several players aren’t happy with the options. When asked about the list, Mike Scott said quote “It was a bad list, bad choice, they didn’t give players a chance to voice their opinion.” Jaylen Brown agreed, telling reporters that he was quote “very disappointed” with the list. Hear why Shannon Sharpe believes that cause is bigger than what’s on the back of a jersey.

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Skip Bayless: Chiefs have caught Super Bowl euphoria, it’ll be hard for Mahomes to live up to this contract

In just three years, Patrick Mahomes has broken NFL records, starred on the cover of Madden, won an MVP, a Super Bowl and a Super Bowl MVP. Which leads us to yesterday, when he signed the largest contract in sports history, agreeing to a mega-10-year-extension with the Chiefs for 450 million dollars. Hear why Skip Bayless believes that the Chiefs have caught Super Bowl euphoria.

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Shannon Sharpe: Jerry Jones made a mistake of not paying Dak before Mahomes’ extension

Patrick Mahomes has just signed a mega-10-year-extension with the Chiefs for 450 million dollars. It is the largest contract in sports history. But with Mahomes getting paid, it’s bound to have an effect on Dak Prescott, who has been franchise tagged and is still waiting for his new contract this summer. The Cowboys have until next Wednesday to work out a deal with Dak. Hear why Shannon Sharpe has to say about Mahomes’ new deal and what it means for Dak Prescott.

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Chris Broussard: Anthony Davis will be ‘key’ for Lakers reaching Finals

Los Angeles Lakers’ Jared Dudley says Anthony Davis is “the most critical part of” Lakers’ quest for a championship. Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes to decide if they are buying this claim from Dudley that Anthony Davis – not LeBron James – is the key element for the Lakers’ quest for a championship.

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Ali Marpet quotes highlight the NFLPA’s current conundrum

As the NFL and NFL Players Association try to hammer out a deal that would finalize coronavirus protocols for training camp, recent comments from Buccaneers tackle Ali Marpet illustrate the challenge the NFLPA faces in protecting players. Marpet, who serves as the team’s NFLPA representative, spoke to JoeBucsFan.com regarding various issues relating to practicing and [more]

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