Hour 2: The Greek Freak

First Take

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🗓️ 26 March 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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On the second hour of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo and Brian Windhorst react to LeBron's comments on Giannis' capabilities if he played in the 70s. The crew pays homage to the Larry Bird and Magic Johnson rivalry. Damien Woody joins the show to discuss whether or not Aaron Rodgers is a must-sign for the Steelers. Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week. Jeff Passan joins the show to share his hot takes for this upcoming MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	We're keeping an eye on this very serious story out of Milwaukee.
0:05.4	The Bucks announced yesterday that Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his right calf that will sideline him indefinitely.
0:12.9	He met with several specialists to diagnose the issue and is on blood thinners to stabilize the clot.
0:17.6	Now the Bucks must battle for their spot in the postseason without their star point guard. Milwaukee currently sits in fifth in the clock. Now the Bucks must battle for their spot in the postseason without their star
0:20.9	point guard. Milwaukee currently sits in fifth in the east, and we are wishing Dame all the best
0:27.0	in a speedy recovery. Here's tonight, ESPN NBA doubleheader, Luca LeBron, and the Lakers play
0:32.9	the second game on a four-game road trip against Tyreys Halliburton and the Pacers at 730 Eastern,
0:37.2	then the Celtics will be in the middle of their longest road trip of the season when they take on KD
0:40.9	and the Suns NBA countdown tipping off our coverage at 7 Eastern.
0:45.7	Coming up right after first take at noon Eastern on ESPN, Pat McAfee, with an exclusive
0:51.8	conversation with the King, LeBron James, those two sitting down together
0:56.5	for an hour plus.
0:58.6	Here's a sneak peek.
1:00.7	You're trying to tell me Janus wouldn't be able to play an NBA game in the 70s?
1:05.7	He wouldn't be able to do it.
1:07.8	Yeah, neither would you.
1:10.0	Janus Anast the Cupo would have 250 points in a game in a 70.
1:17.7	250.
1:19.3	Is that Kuzzi?
1:19.9	When was Kuzzi playing?
1:22.6	Coosie, I feel like they were Q&U.
1:24.5	I think so.
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