Stephen A Smith I disagree with Windy on this but I do love myself some Brian Windhorst I understand that this big tub of lard that cant jump onto a curb is unstoppable I love Nikola Jokic Its just unbelievable to watch him but he aint harder to guard than Steph Curry

Stephen A Smith on Ben Simmons As long as First Take is in existence Ben Simmons will catch strays Im not apologizing to a damn soul There is no bigger thief in the history of the NBA than that man If Ben Simmons runs near a basketball arena he should be arrested

Robert Horry on whether Wemby is in the MVP convo He's not even in my top 5 He's too inconsistent for me I think we trying to anoint him as the next great too fast Don't get me wrong the kid is absolutely fantastic but he ain't no Lebron James he ain't no Kobe Bryant I do have a vote

Bill Simmons questions whether Giannis is still a top 5 player and doesnt think teams should trade all their assets for him He doesnt play Hes closer to Embiid than Jokic He doesn't play He gets hurt all the time He's hurt all the time I would be really scared about this

Hoop Collective Brian Windhorst Luka likes pie

LeBron powers through contact with the strong jam on Jabari Smith Jr

Sports Center Jokic on his injury amp love for basketball including him playing basketball until the wheels fall off