Source: BroBible
Summary
Skip Bayless returned to ESPN’s First Take after a 10-year absence and immediately got into an argument with Stephen A. Smith over LeBron James’ ranking as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Bayless refused to rank James higher than ninth, citing his lack of a “clutch gene” and poor free-throw shooting. Smith was visibly disgusted by Bayless’ take.
Our Reading
The debate arrives with confidence.
Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith are back at it, and their argument over LeBron James’ ranking is just another day at the office. Bayless’ “clutch gene” theory is just a fancy way of saying he doesn’t like James. Meanwhile, Smith is still trying to convince us that James is a top-two all-time player. The real question is, what’s next for these two?
They’ll keep debating, we’ll keep watching, and the cycle will continue.
Because in the world of sports media, controversy is just another word for “ratings gold”.
