The Stephen A. Smith Show

Jay joins the show from Phoenix after getting about an hour of sleep. His Twitter-inspired overreaction to Game 1 is that the Bucks made it to the NBA Finals in spite of Mike Budenholzer’s coaching. Also, ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler joins to talk about the latest on Aaron Rodgers, the storyline he’s most looking forward to playing out for the Cowboys on Hard Knocks and what’s holding up Zach Wilson from signing his rookie contract. Plus, we hear from ESPN NBA analyst Jon Barry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monica and Alan talk about the fans mocking Giannis at the free throw line. Plus, former Packers RB Ahman Green joins the show to talk about Aaron Rodgers dodging questions about playing for Green Bay this year during The Match, how likely it is that Rodgers plays for the Packers this season, and if the Bears should start Andy Dalton or Justin Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What kind of monster drinks raspberry iced tea with his sausage egg & cheese sandwich in the morning? Alan Hahn does. After being teased about his beverage choice, he and Monica McNutt discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Sha’Carri Richardson being left off the Olympic relay team and welcome in ESPN Soccer Analyst Taylor Twellman to share his thoughts on Richardson, as well as break down Italy’s win over Spain and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The discussion continues on which team will be synonymous with CP3 when his career is over. Doris Burke joins the show to weigh in on that, Becky Hammon, and what we should expect in Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight. Plus, we play Caller Roulette! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The KJZ crew talks about "Jay's Big 3" and about what team Chris Paul will be remembered as if he wins a title with the Suns. Alan thinks it is the Clippers but Monica argues it will be the Suns. They also go through other players who won a title with one team but played a majority of their career with another. ESPN Senior NBA writer Jackie MacMullan joins the show to preview the NBA Finals, talk about CP3’s legacy and why Giannis is so important to this series. Plus, Mike Tannenbaum said why he thinks the Bengals will regret drafting Joe Burrow over Justin Herbert and says Herbert is a tick below Patrick Mahomes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 The crew ask if there should be an asterisk attached to whoever wins the title this year because of all the injuries in the playoffs and the quick turnaround from last season to this season. Also, they discussed Sha’Carri Richardson facing the music after testing positive for a banned substance with grace and poise. Plus, "Ask The GM Anything" includes questions about the Cowboys & the 17-game season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Hahan, Mike Tannenbaum and Monica McNutt preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals and discuss which matchups to watch. Tannenbaum went with Jrue Holiday vs. Chris Paul then explained why the Bucks can win the series even if they don’t have Giannis. The crew also discussed X-Factors for the NBA Finals and Monica explained why CP3 can’t be an X-Factor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan and Monica weigh in on the matchups they like in the NBA Finals and who it means more for: CP3 or Giannis, then Vince Carter joins the show to talk about what makes Giannis great and what Trae Young did to change his game. Also, Mark Schlereth joins the show and talks about Jake Plummer saying that Aaron Rodgers makes the Broncos an instant contender, why Teddy Bridgewater is the favorite to be the starter over Drew Lock and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aland and Monica discuss Zach Wilson’s mom staying on IG despite his requests to get off and how big of a distraction it is. Monica said nothing is going to change unless Zach tells her it is impacting him. Bart & Hahn's Bart Scott chimes in on the subject, as well as why the Jets will be better this year, Daniel Jones' small hands, and why Jones also can be this year’s Josh Allen. Plus, in the MLB Weekend Recap, Alan Hahn calls out all the Yankees issues and says they are “stale.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monica and Alan discuss the NBA Finals and Charles Barkley’s comments that the best thing to happen to the Bucks was Giannis injury because it unleashed Jrue Holiday. Plus, ESPN's Jen Lada joins the show to share her thoughts on the mayor of Tampa tempting the sports gods by saying the Lightning should lose, how the Bucks are different without Giannis, why Giannis injury doesn’t change his legacy if Bucks win, and why nobody is talking about Rodgers right now in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monica McNutt and Alan Hahn hold down the fort today and weigh in on Joey Chestnut’s win at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest before getting into Jrue Holiday saying that Khris Middleton is the heart of the Bucks and Giannis is the soul . Plus, KJZ's Jay Williams joins the show to talk about how the Bucks reaching the finals impacts the long-term future of Giannis in Milwaukee, and the duo asks who the NBA Finals is more important for: Giannis or CP3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn shares that things are already in place to help the kids figure out how to navigate the new rules, now its just legal and ESPN NBA analyst Vince Carter joins the show to also weigh in on our NIL discussion, as well as talk about how the Bucks bounced back in Game 5, why Bobby Portis’ energy should be able to give the Bucks a chance to rest Giannis for another couple of days, and who he thinks advances to play the Suns in the Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Radio NBA analyst Jon Barry joins the show to talk about the biggest factor in the Bucks’ Game 5 win over the Hawks last night and ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney joins the show to get us ready for the Subway Series this weekend and if Brian Cashman or Aaron Boone’s seat is hotter, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fitz can’t believe that Keyshawn and Monica won’t give the Bucks credit for getting the Game 5 win last night without Giannis. Plus, the crew debit out of  Tua Tagovaila, Jalen Hurts, and Mac Jones, which Alabama QB is going to have the best NFL career? Also, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has completely changed his tune on players getting paid. KJZ wonders how much NIL will impact the portal if schools start promising opportunities to make money to athletes looking to transfer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monica McNutt, Jason Fitz and Keyshawn Johnson discuss the Bucks' win over the Hawks. Monica is not giving them extra praise, as she feels they did what they were supposed to do. Also, Keyshawn thinks the NCAA need to fix its mistakes of the past punishments its given out to former college athletes who profited off of NIL. Plus,  ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk about the impact of NIL on college sports, which Alabama QB will have the best NFL career and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew discuss Chris Paul leading the Suns to the NBA Finals and how it changes the narrative about him not being able to get his teams over the hump. Plus, Sports Business Consultant Kristi Dosh joins the show to talk about how students will balance making money with their academic and athletic responsibilities, how schools are looking to help their student athletes navigate the new NIL rules, and if there are any states with laws that would impact student athletes from monetizing their name, image, and likeness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn is skeptical on how the NIL stuff is going to work and believes a can of worms may be opening with how teams will now recruit athletes. Also, ESPN NBA Analyst Tim Legler joins the show to talk about the Suns’ resilience in the playoffs and what getting to the NBA Finals does for CP3’s legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, Jason Ftiz and Monica McNutt ask if this season is a success for the Clippers considering they went further than they've ever been and did so much without Kawhi Leonard, or has the "super team" era moved the meter of success if you don't win a championship. Also, Paul Finebaum joins the show to discuss Mark Emmert's leadership and why today is so significant in the NCAA history. Plus,  ESPN NBA Reporter Tim Bontemps joins the show to talk about Giannis’ status for tonight  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Fitz, Keyshawn Johnson and Monica McNutt weigh in on the Suns moving to the NBA Finals and discuss the impact of Chris Pau. They ask if the Bucks’ other guys will be able to pick up the slack without Giannis, and ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler joins the show to talk about where we should expect to see Aaron Rodgers playing this season, Davante Adams’ future in Green Bay and where the Browns and Baker Mayfield stand on a contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay. Brian and Keyshawn discuss if the short turnaround is the reason for the massive amount of injuries to the biggest stars in the NBA this season. Also. new segment: KJZ On The Road. Plus, Jerry Colangelo, Managing Director of USA Basketball, joins the show to shed light on the USA roster, why Kevin Love made the team and if LeBron’s Olympic days are numbered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices