“I’m Starving for New York to Get Him”: Stephen A. Smith Recruits Giannis Antetokounmpo to Knicks Only for a Hysterical Mockery by Co-host
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest statement regarding his contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks has caused quite a stir in the NBA community. While Bucks fans might be praying for him to change his mind, others are excited over the fact that they might have a chance at landing the superstar for their favorite team.
Since Antetokounmpo’s statement, NBA analysts have already started speculating on the best landing spot for him. Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith is looking to recruit Giannis to New York, only to be mocked by his co-host.
Stephen A. gets blasted by co-host
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Any team that manages to land Giannis Antetokounmpo would become an instant contender. Though there are years before Giannis would even consider changing locations, it hasn’t stopped Stephen A. Smith from recruiting him.
On the most recent episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith gave his views on Antetokounmpo’s statement. He said, “Damn it, I’m starving for New York to get him. So, that’s where my mind is at. When he said what he said, all I thought about was, the Knicks got a chance, the Knicks got a chance.”
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While Smith was excited about this possibility, he was immediately mocked by his co-host Ryan Clark. Clark went on to bash Smith for using his platform as a way to recruit and attract players to sign with New York.
Clark went on to say, “Somebody has to stop allowing Stephen A. to use First Take as a New York Knicks recruiting room or a recruiting spot. I don’t know. Adam Silver needs to fine Stephen A. Or the New York Knicks need to be fined for Stephen A. constantly tampering.”
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Will Giannis Antetokounmpo join the Knicks?
The conversation between Ryan Clark and Stephen A. Smith quickly got comical. Smith pointed out that he has never been successful in attracting any player ever to play for the New York Knicks.
Smith mentioned that he still is praying that it works just once. But what would the odds be if Giannis did choose to take his talents to the Big Apple? The New York Knicks would become one of the forces to be reckoned with.
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The Greek Freak paired with Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson would make a good big three in Madison Square Garden. However, Giannis still has a couple of years left on his contract. So, for him to even consider switching teams is way in the future.
Edited by:
Bilal Handoo