Ahead of Their Debut Show, ESPN?s Stephen A. Smith Left Stunned With New Partner?s Magic Johnson Claim Against Michael Jordan

The sports world has been more exciting than usual over the summer months. While typically a period of calm, this summer has been chaotic, to say the least. Whether it is blockbuster trades, mass exodus from industry leaders, or a riveting World Cup, the months have had something for everyone. However, one conversation remains the same. The age-old debate involving Michael Jordan. Who’s the GOAT? Is it Mike or LeBron James?

While arguments for both sides are the same each year, there were a fresh few voices offering their opinions. Ahead of what promises to be a captivating debut episode, Stephen A. Smith got into it with his latest debate partner. But, did he bite off more than he could chew?

Stephen A. Smith stunned over Michael Jordan take

Since the end of the season, Stephen A. Smith has been looking for new grounds to conquer. Despite not being one of the many employees fired by ESPN, the boisterous voice wanted to evolve. As a result, the YouTube sphere became his stage. Even though he’d begun the transition with his own podcast, he’s taken a deep dive over the last few months.

That dive includes a much-anticipated episode with Paul George. But, perhaps no episode came close to generating a buzz quite like his latest one. With his soon-to-be debate partner and former co-host of Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe at his side, Smith was at his best.

Whether it was Zion Williamson or the obvious GOAT debate, the two crossed all boundaries on Club Shay Shay. Speaking of the aforementioned GOAT debate, the former NFL Tight End’s MJ critique left Mr. Smith stunned.

Bringing up Jordan’s first ring against Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers, Shannon made some strong points. “You saw what he [Magic Johnson] did to Jordan…Put a triple-double on his head, they had to put Scottie Pippen on him.”?

As he shifted the topic to the other opponents the Chicago Bulls faced, Stephen A. clearly avoided Sharpe’s claim. Perhaps, he’s now realizing his newest partner is going to be bringing some strong competition with him.

ESPN’s newest couple – Stephen A. and Shannon Sharpe

During the mass firings at ESPN, another on-air couple was going through a messy divorce.

Following the Damar Hamlin situation, the Shannon-Skip Bayless relationship was never the same. As a result, the frosty pairing came to an end soon after the conclusion of the NBA Finals.

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While?Undisputed?is back with a legendary cast, Shannon’s presence on television is going to take one extra week. But, the highly entertaining Sharpe is returning to television. Moreover, he’s returning with arguably the biggest name in the game, Stephen A. Smith.

Every Monday and Tuesday, the duo will be locking heads on?First Take.?If this episode of Sharpe’s podcast is anything to go by, the battles should be nothing short of legendary. But, if Smith was hoping for an easy time, the small debates today proved those doubts invalid.

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