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    Ahmad Austin Jr.Aug 18th
     
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    Ahmad Austin Jr.Jul 5th
     
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    Ahmad Austin Jr.Jun 28th
     
  • Stephen A. Smith discusses Ja Morant's suspension

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    Ahmad Austin Jr.Jun 16th
     
  • Stephen A. Smith discussing the partnership between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf

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    Ahmad Austin Jr.Jun 6th
     
  • Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and JJ Redick on First Take

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    Ahmad Austin Jr.Jun 1st
     
  • Stephen A. Smith and JJ Redick on First Take

    J.J. Redick Apologizes to Stephen A. Smith On Air for Pulling the ‘You Never Played’ Card

    Ahmad Austin Jr.May 23rd
     
  • JJ Redick on First Take

    JJ Redick Rips Media’s Obsession With the LA Lakers After Colleague Lauds Their ‘Terrific’ Play in Series Where They Lost Every Game

    Ahmad Austin Jr.May 23rd
     
  • JJ Redick talking about Ja Morant on First Take

    JJ Redick Calls Out Double Standard of Wanting Harsh Punishment for Ja Morant Gun Video: ‘Mass Shooting After Mass Shooting and Nobody’s Doing a Damn Thing’

    Ahmad Austin Jr.May 17th
     
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    Ahmad Austin Jr.May 17th
     
  • Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins discuss Ja Morant on First Take

    ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins Scolds Ja Morant for Getting Caught on Camera With Another Gun: ‘He’s Just a Dummy’

    Ahmad Austin Jr.May 15th
     
  • Stephen A. Smith talking about Deandre Ayton

    Stephen A. Smith Suggests The Phoenix Suns Should Deport Deandre Ayton After Disappointing Playoff Exit: ‘Send Him to the Bahamas’

    Ahmad Austin Jr.May 12th
     
  • Stephen A. Smith on First Take

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    Ahmad Austin Jr.May 5th
     
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    Ahmad Austin Jr.May 4th
     
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    Ahmad Austin Jr.May 3rd
     
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    Ahmad Austin Jr.Apr 21st
     
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    Ahmad Austin Jr.Apr 19th
     
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