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Even Stephen A. Smith isn’t buying ‘mad man’ Skip Bayless ranking LeBron James 9th in NBA history
Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when reacting to Skip Bayless’ latest all-time ranking, making it clear that even he could not defend what he called an outrageous take on LeBron James.
Skip Bayless’s return to ESPN was branded as a one-off, but after getting a taste of First Take again, it won’t be another 10 years before he debates Stephen A. Smith again. Smith and ESPN won’t care whether you asked for it;
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The GOAT always needs a scapegoat: Skip Bayless rips LeBron James after Game 3 loss vs. OKC
With a Game 3 loss to the OKC Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are on the verge of getting swept in the series. Analyst Skip Bayless did not miss a beat, taking a shot at the Lakers superstar soon after the loss.
Despite LeBron’s countless records and his 23-year resume (and counting) as a four-time champion, four-time MVP, and 22x All-Star, Skip Bayless isn’t ready to crown him as the NBA’s GOAT; not even close. Besides the heights that others before him achieved, Skip says it’s LeBron’s own shortcomings that keep him from climbing higher on his list.
ESPN has been pretty quiet about its long-term plans for Skip Bayless. That being said, Kendrick Perkins may have teased what's coming for "First Take." Bayless made his return to "First Take" this Friday for what was being marketed as a one-time reunion with ESPN personality Stephen A.
Controversial ranking: Skip Bayless placed LeBron James ninth on his all-time NBA list, citing playoff shortcomings and clutch performance concerns. Strong pushback: Stephen A. Smith and many fans criticized Bayless’ criteria, arguing James ...
Skip Bayless has never been shy about criticizing LeBron James, and his latest all-time NBA list is already getting people talking. Bayless ranked Michael Jordan as his GOAT and placed LeBron all the way down at No.
Paul George had already given Skip Bayless ammunition before Game 3, but what followed made the commentator’s mockery feel even sharper. After the Philadelphia 76ers lost Game 2 to the New York Knicks, Bayless called George “Playoff Pee” on ESPN ’ s First Take, a twist on the forward’s old “Playoff P” label.