The Stephen A. Smith Show

The Lakers are set to play in the play in against the Warriors. ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski joins the show to give us an update on the health of LeBron James ankle ahead of the big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, JWill and Alan discuss Russell Westbrook's style of play. Plus, ESPN NFL analyst Jeff Saturday joins the show to give us some insight on if QBs are indeed Diva’s the way Keyshawn does and Denver's 104.3 The Fan Mark Schlereth, joins to give us his rankings for Market Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams and Alan Hahn ask what kind of player is Jayson Tatum after dropping 50 points in the play in game against the Wizards. Plus, ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin joins the show to give some insight on what could happen with Aaron Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 member Chris Bosh discusses his induction into the Hall of Fame, why the Celtics haven’t lived up to expectations, how concerned the Lakers should be about LeBron’s injury, and the best play of his career. Plus, the guys continue to talk about the term “bust” and ask outside of LeBron, who has the most pressure to win a championship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kwame Brown spoke out about being labeled a bust by certain former NBA stars. Keysahwn, JWill and Alan debate who should be labeled a bust, or if the term should even be used.  Then, First Take’s Stephen A. Smith calls in to get after Key & Jay about the expectations for a bust and ESPN Radio NBA Analyst P.J. Carlesimo shares his thoughts on the term. Plus, ESPN Cincinnati’s Mo Egger gives his top 3 Cincinnati Sports Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Analyst Tedy Bruschi joins the show to weigh in on if Aaron Rodgers is a diva,  Tim Tebow playing tight end and more. Plus, ESPN Wisconsin’s Jen Lada gives her top 3 Green Bay/Milwaukee Sports Stars before the guys discuss what should the expectations be right now for rookie QB’s?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, JWill and Alan weigh in on Keyshawn’s sleep deprived night and ask how much pressure is on the Celtics to show out this season. Also, outside of LeBron James, who has the most pressure on them to win an NBA Championship this season? Jay thinks it’s Giannis, Key thinks it’s KD and Alan thinks it’s Harden. Plus, ESPN NFL Reporter Jeff Darlington on why the Dolphins aren’t in on Aaron Rodgers and where he could end up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before delving into the play-in games, . First Take’s Stephen A. Smith joins the guys to discuss how he feels about the Knicks' chances in the first round, if he has concerns about the Lakers, the Clippers running from the Lakers, and why Jokic is his MVP. Plus, host of “Greg Papa & John Lund” John Lund gives his top 3 Bay Area stars and former Packers DB LeRoy Butler shares what he thinks about the Rodgers/Packers situation and if he thinks they’ll ever come back together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn and Jay try to rain on Alan’s victory parade on the Knicks landing the No. 4 seed. Jay says that this sets the bar high for them moving forward. What big name player could end up leading the Knicks next year? Plus, host of Mackey & Judd Phil Mackey gives his top 3 Minnesota stars in Market Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, Jay and Alan ask if there is anything that the Packers can do to get Rodgers back in the building. Plus, ESPN NBA Analyst Tim Legler shares his NBA Jam duo and talks about if Steph Curry is the MVP and the scariest team in the play-in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Hahn, Keyshawn Johnson and Jay Williams weigh in on the teams battling for a spot in the play-in tournament, but Jay thinks that the Clippers are running away from the Lakers. Plus, ESPN NFL Reporter Dianna Russini talks about what it takes for an athlete to be great, if Aarong Rodgers & the Packers will ever be able to come together, Time Tebow playing with the Jags and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key, Jay and Alan discuss whether load management is good for sports and callers voice their opinions on what is important to them when players do take time off for load management. Plus, ESPN Basketball Analyst & Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton joins the show to discuss the Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss which NFL team are playing for a championship this year and which teams will bust. Also, Tom Brady returns to play against the Patriots for the first time in Week 4 and Brady Sr. says that it is personal. Plus, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau joins the show to talk about what has been important to him coaching New York and what is most important when it comes to the culture in the team before OG with Joe Ovies and Joe Gilio on 9939 The Fan, Joe Ovies joins to give his list on Market Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Hahn, Keyshawn Johnson and Jay Williams ask if there are concerns if the NFL is affected by load management the same way as the NBA. Plus, ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk about how the teams being smart about load management and what the Packers should do to save their relationship with Aaron Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, JWIll and Alan open up with more news on the Aaron Rodgers saga. Plus, Jeff Rickard joins the show to talk about his Market Madness List and Rogers relationship with the Packers now that he told them that he doesn't want to return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady and the Bucs face off against the Pats this season. Keyshawn, Alan and Jay wonder what all-time players could be dropped in different places and not be received well. Plus, ESPN 630 D.C. Andy Pollin joins the show to give us the top 3 star players from DC and ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins give us some insight on the landscape of the NBA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys welcome in ESPN Daily Wager’s Joe Fortenbaugh to give us some betting help on the NFL schedule and some future bets that could be helpful to your bankroll. Plus, ESPN Radio’s and LA Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike shares with us some insight into the latest documentary “144.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would you start a rookie QB against a vaulted defense like the Rams in week one? Do you start Justin Fields against a tough defense like that? Key, JWill and Alan discuss. Plus, 101 ESPN St. Louis’ Michelle Smallmon joins the show to give us the top 3 athletes in St. Louis and former Packers RB Ahman Green give us some insight on the Aaron Rodgers situation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL schedule is out and Keyshawn Johnson, Alan Hahn and Jay Williams discuss if there is a portion of players who circle games just like fans do. Plus, ESPN NFL Insider Diana Russini joins the show to give us her thoughts on the NFL schedule and the most enticing games of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan, Key, and JWill ask with the addition of Matthew Stafford, is this a  Super Bowl or bust season for the Rams and ESPN CFB Writer Heather Dinich joins the show to discuss what we should be expecting from Alabama this year. Plus, ESPN 710 LA’s Travis Rodgers joins the show to give us his top 3 Los Angeles stars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices