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- 1Tatum says he's comfortable leading new-look Celtics▼Tatum 'comfortable' leading new-look Celtics post-Brown trade
Jayson Tatum says he feels 'comfortable' taking charge of the Boston Celtics following the trade that sent Jaylen Brown elsewhere, per ESPN. The comments mark Tatum's first public framing of his expanded role as the franchise's clear centerpiece, with fans and analysts weighing in on how the reshaped roster will fare in the upcoming season without his longtime co-star.
- 2Stephen A. Smith reacts to LeBron's Knicks comments●Stephen A. responds to LeBron James wanting to become a New York Knick 👀 | First Take
Stephen A. Smith responded on ESPN's First Take to LeBron James saying he would have liked to play for the New York Knicks. The exchange quickly drew large attention from basketball fans, with Smith giving his trademark animated take on what James joining the Knicks would have meant for the franchise and the league.
- 3Stephen A. Smith says he would have begged LeBron to join the Knicks●Stephen A. says he would have 'BEGGED' LeBron James to join the Knicks if… 👀 | First Take
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said on First Take that he would have 'begged' LeBron James to sign with the New York Knicks under certain circumstances, adding fuel to the perennial debate over whether the superstar should have played in New York. The clip has drawn heavy engagement from NBA fans weighing in on the hypothetical.