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‘LeBron’s legacy will not be impacted if Lakers miss the playoffs’ — Chris Broussard I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers’ record coming out of the All-Star break is a disappointing 27-31. There are 24 games remaining in the regular season to stay afloat in the Western Conference, where the Lakers currently sit at ninth place. They will be without Anthony Davis for at least the next four weeks. Could the Lakers still make the playoffs? According to FOX Bet Sportsbook, the Lakers are currently +160 to make the postseason and -200 to miss it, not including the play-in tournament. Chris Broussard explains why missing the playoffs does not impact LeBron James’ legacy.

Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James: Who’s the greatest of all time? I FIRST THINGS FIRST

What does LeBron James need to accomplish in order to finally. overtake Michael Jordan as the greatest of all time? Nick Wright asks Chris Broussard if it’s possible for the Los Angeles Lakers star, or will Jordan will remain at a mythical level of unattainable GOAT status?

Aaron Rodgers reflects on time with Packers in latest Instagram post — Nick Wright reacts I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Last night, Aaron Rodgers spent his evening reflecting and showing gratitude to everyone in his life, including his teammates. The Green Bay Packers’ quarterback called his late night Instagram post ‘The Last Beautiful Year.’ Nick Wright reacts to Rodgers’ post and what it means for the quarterback’s future in football. Hear what he has to say about Rodgers’ late night Instagram message and what he is referring to.

Steph Curry, LeBron won All-Star Weekend; he's transitioning into the GOAT from MJ — NIck Wright I FIRST THINGS FIRST

After an exciting weekend of basketball festivities, Team LeBron snagged the victory against Team Durant on Sunday night’s All-Star Game. The NBA also honored its Top 75 players in history, with Steph Curry, who is one of them, stealing the show. The Ohio native hit an All-Star record 16 three-pointers, scored 50 points and was awarded MVP honors for his performance. LeBron James hit the game-winning fadeaway to seal the victory. After the game, LeBron reflected on performing in front of his home crowd, saying quote: ‘I could not have dreamed it that moment any better than the actuality that just happened.’ Nick Wright shares his winner of All-Star Weekend and how this makes LeBron’s case as the GOAT.

LeBron James could be pushing Bronny into the NBA earlier than he’s ready for I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard shares his thoughts on LeBron James’ desire to play in the NBA with with his son Bronny. Broussard commends LeBron on being an exemplary father, but thinks the star Los Angeles Lakers player may be pushing his son into the league earlier than he’ll be ready. Watch as Broussard makes the case that LeBron should let Bronny enter the league organically, as opposed to making a push his son may not be ready for.

'The Lakers are done after Anthony Davis' injury, even with LeBron James' I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard isn’t optimistic for the Los Angeles Lakers’ season now that Anthony Davis is projected to be out for at least 4 weeks with an ankle injury. If he’s being realistic, without AD, Broussard predicts the Lakers are done, even with LeBron James on the court. Watch as he shares his thoughts on the Lakers’ chances with Antoine Walker.

‘With Joel Embiid & James Harden, 76ers’ best chance at a NBA title is now’ — Broussard I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Philadelphia 76ers were able to pull off a win against the defending championship team, the Milwaukee Bucks, with Joel Embiid putting up 42 points and 14 rebounds. The win sparked Doc Rivers to say the time is now if Embiid, James Harden, and the Sixers want a NBA title, and Chris Broussard agrees. Watch as Broussard explains why this season is Philadelphia’s best chance to bring a title home.

Kevin Wildes reflects on Curt Flood

First Things First Co-host Kevin Wildes reflects on the impact of two-time World Series champion, 3-time all-star and activist Curt Flood.

'The Brooklyn Nets aren't winning a championship this year' I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard says there are too many questions about the Brooklyn Nets to pick them as Championship favorites. With Kyrie Irving in and out of the lineup, and the addition of Ben Simmons after the ‘cold war’ between James Harden and Kevin Durant, Chris Broussard doesn’t give them much of a chance to be effective. Watch as he weighs their title odds.

'The Los Angeles Rams will almost assuredly repeat their NFC Championship win' I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Rams took to the Los Angeles streets to celebrate their Super Bowl LVI win, and with retirement rumors looming over their best player Aaron Donald, and their head coach Sean McVay, there are questions as to whether or not they’ll be able to repeat their big game appearance. Nick Wright tells Chris Broussard why he believes they’ll be able to win the NFC next season.

LeBron, greatest player ever, will keep Lakers afloat with AD sidelined I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Anthony Davis is sidelined yet again after spraining his ankle in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Utah Jazz. With AD out, LeBron James rallied with 33 points, helping Lakers achieve a 106-101 win. But can he keep it up for the 2 weeks AD is projected to be out? Nick Wright and Chris Broussard discuss the Lakers’ chances without AD.

Chris Broussard can’t blame Kevin Durant for James Harden’s departure I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard doesn’t blame Kevin Durant for James Harden’s decision to leave the Brooklyn Nets for the Philadelphia 76ers, but questions whether KD lacked the leadership skills to quell any tension Harden may have been feeling. Watch as he decides what blame, if any, KD deserves for how things ended in Brooklyn.

Nick Wright & Chris Broussard: Is Nets’ new Big 3 scarier than the old one? I FIRST THINGS FIRST

With James Harden heading to Philadelphia and Ben Simmons heading to Brooklyn, Nick Wright and Chris Broussard decide if the new Nets’ Big 3 will work better than the old. Watch as Nick tries to convince Broussard that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving may work better with Simmons than Harden did.

Nick Wright weighs Aaron Donald against Sean McVay: Who’s retirement would hurt Rams more? I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Both Sean McVay and Aaron Donald have fueled retirement rumors since the Los Angeles Rams won Super Bowl LVI. Nick Wright and Chris Broussard decide which retirement would be more detrimental for the Rams in the long run.

Chris Broussard can’t rock with LeBron & Lakers joining Rams victory parade I FIRST THINGS FIRST

LeBron James took to social media to suggest the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Dodgers should join the Super Bowl Victory parade for the Los Angeles Rams. The idea was immediately met with scrutiny, as the Lakers are currently struggling to get about a .500 season. Chris Broussard shares his thoughts on LeBron’s suggestion, and why he can’t get behind it.

Nick Wright reveals his NFL Tiers heading into the offseason I FIRST THINGS FIRST

After an explosive post season, and a thrilling Super Bowl, Nick Wright has prepared one more list for the year. Watch as he unveils his NFL Tiers heading into the offseason.

Nick Wright: ‘Cardinals aren’t certain Kyler Murray is a $40M quarterback’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The tension is growing between the Arizona Cardinals and their quarterback, Kyler Murray, and with his leadership coming into question, Murray took to social media to defend himself. Kevin Wildes tells Nick Wright he believes Kyler should leave the Cardinals, and while Nick doesn’t shoot down the idea, he concedes Kyler may not get the payday he’s looking for from the Cardinals.

Chris Broussard predicts Joe Burrow & the Bengals will be a perennial playoff team I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Have we seen the last of Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl? Chris Broussard doesn’t think so. In fact, Broussard goes so far to say that if Burrow would have had a modicum of production against the Los Angeles Rams, they may have been Super Bowl champions. Broussard breaks down why he believes if the Bengals focus on building. up the offensive line in the offseason, the Bengals will be a perennial playoff team.

Nick Wright agrees Cooper Kupp was sensational: ‘But Aaron Donald was Super Bowl MVP’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Was Cooper Kupp the right choice for Super Bowl MVP? While Nick Wright admits Kupp was sensational against the Cincinnati Bengals, especially after Odell Beckham Jr.’s injury, but it was the defense, led byAaron Donald who won the big game for the Los Angeles Rams. Watch as Nick makes a case for Donald being the true Super Bowl MVP.

Nick Wright & Greg Jennings make their Super Bowl LVI picks I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The big game is fast approaching and Greg Jennings joins First Things First to make his pick for Super Bowl LVI. Greg correctly predicted the Cincinnati Bengals would upset the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC Championship game, but watch to see whether he thinks Joe Burrow will carry that momentum against the Los Angeles Rams. Plus Nick decides whether he thinks the Bengals’ offensive line will be the weak point the Rams will take advantage of to give Matthew Stafford his first Super Bowl win.

Chris Broussard: I’m not shocked the Lakers held on to Russell Westbrook I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers made no moves before Thursday’s trade deadline, and Chris Broussard isn’t surprised. With little to gain, and not much to offer, Broussard lays out why he believes the Lakers held on to Russell Westbrook, and what he think they need to do to capitalize on Russ for the rest of the season.

Nick Wright: The KD, Harden & Kyrie big three was never going to work I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright is here to say ‘I told you so’ after James Harden is confirmed to be heading to Philadelphia in a 76ers trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Now that the Kevin Durant-James Harden-Kyrie Irvin experiment is over in Brooklyn, Nick breaks down why it not only failed, but never got off the ground.

Ed Orgeron on his former QB: ‘I believed in Joe Burrow from the get-go’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Former LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron joins First Things First ahead of Super Bowl LVI to talk Joe Burrow and his success since leaving the Tigers for the NFL. Orgeron tells the crew what led to them bringing Burrow on, and why he believes his quarterback has been able to get to this point so soon in his NFL career. Plus, Orgeron talks Ja’Marr Chase, and why he will be key for Burrow’s success in the big game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Chris Broussard: I don’t believe James Harden will tank the Nets’ season if he’s not traded I FIRST THINGS FIRST

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, reports state that James Harden is “screaming in every way possible” he wants out of Brooklyn. If the Nets decide to keep Harden and not trade him to Philadelphia for estranged 76ers’ player Ben Simmons, Chris Broussard doesn’t believe Harden would go so far as to tank the season. Watch as he shares his thoughts on the situation in Brooklyn.

Nick Wright proposes 5 trades for the Lakers ahead of the deadline I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The trade deadline is fast approaching, and now that the Los Angeles Lakers have lost their 4th straight game, Nick Wright proposes 5 trade options, 4 ways to fix them & 1 way where he doesn’t have to watch them anymore. Watch as he makes moves that involve Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and other notable Lakers players.

Nick Wright: It seems like James Harden has given up on the Brooklyn Nets I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Brooklyn Nets are on their 9th straight loss, and Nick Wright says they’ve hit rock bottom. With Kevin Durant injured, Kyrie Irving unable to play at home, Nick turns his attention to James Harden, who he believes has quit on a team for the 2nd straight year. Watch as he lays out why a Harden trade has to happen, otherwise the Nets’ season will be up in smoke.

Nick Wright & Greg Jennings decide if Odell Beckham Jr has proven he’s a No. 1 receiver I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Has Odell Beckham Jr proven he is a No. 1 receiver now that he’s helped send the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl? Greg Jennings still isn’t sure. Watch as he and Nick Wright decide whether OBJ has proven he’s one of the best to do it.

Chris Broussard: 'LeBron & Lakers have realized they can't win with Westbrook' I FIRST THINGS FIRST

After getting blown out by the Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, LeBron James told the media that the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t ‘on their level’ and they can’t reach it. Chris Broussard was shocked by that admission, and theorizes that this is a public play to trade Russell Westbrook, who has yet to find his footing on the team. Watch Broussard shares what this means for the future of Los Angeles and Westbrook.

Chris Broussard compares Tom Brady’s potential return to Michael Jordan in Washington I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Tom Brady is seemingly leaving the door open for a comeback, saying “never say never” when asked about a potential return. Kevin Wildes might be excited by this, but Chris Broussard compares a possible Brady return to Michael Jordan’s reentry to the NBA, and makes a case for why this might not be such a good idea.

Nick Wright: Of course Chiefs will be AFC favorites next season over Bengals & Bills I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Kansas City Chiefs were unseated as AFC Champions after falling to Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. Patrick Mahomes said he would be haunted by this loss until he won his way back into the Super Bowl, and Nick Wright believes they will remain the favorites to do just that next season. Watch as he makes the case that regardless of what the Bengals do this weekend during Super Bowl LVI, the Chiefs will be the favorites in the AFC next season.