On First Take, Stephen A. Smith reacts to Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey saying the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA Championship won in the bubble should be marked by an asterisk.
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@Brian-bq8tj
August 1, 2025 at 12:57 am
Ok I’m a Mavs fan but are we gonna pretend the Lakers weren’t one of the best teams before the shut down? Y’all act like the 8th seed did this. They had LeBron and AD lol not Ben Simmons and kwame brown
@tonywiththescope3937
August 1, 2025 at 12:58 am
This show won’t be the same without Shannon
@julianmaldonado7272
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 am
“AN ASTERICT”
@Alte12Ego
August 1, 2025 at 1:10 am
Welp. Truth Hurts! Even a True Lakers fan don’t consider that Mickey Mouse title a real championship title.
@FryYaw
August 1, 2025 at 1:18 am
I avree with Daryl
@FriendlyNeighborhood_BZN
August 1, 2025 at 1:22 am
The pandemic was unnecessary.
@hellotherebuddy09
August 1, 2025 at 1:27 am
The bubble was the easiest chip alive. No crowd and some players didnt play at that time. MJ is the real goat. Stay mad mad.
@Meech31898
August 1, 2025 at 1:28 am
He said he thinks it’s legit but everyone else agrees it’s an asterisk
@chaosworkx8091
August 1, 2025 at 1:41 am
LeBrons accomplishments is media relevancy fr even if they discredit lebron most of the time 😅 for doing the things that never been done before
@nachoLA8
August 1, 2025 at 1:44 am
Lmfao Daryl Morey is about 5 months away from being fired for the 2nd time since the Lakers bubble title. Sybau.
@A1ace210
August 1, 2025 at 1:44 am
That ring was bs finally somebody addressing it keep it real that season should of just ended early
@ECharles-c2j
August 1, 2025 at 1:45 am
“Everyone?”
“Daryl Morley is a liar,..”
James Harden, before many people.
“I would never trade you to somewhere you don’t wanna go..”
Morley, to Chris Paul.🤥
“We built this team to specifically beat the Warriors.”
Morley’s exhalation was motivation for the Warriors to beat the Morley led Rockets.
“The only thing more fraudulent than that bubble chip is Daryl Morley.”
Rob Parker
Contrariwise, “That was the hardest Championship to win, in my opinion..”
Bam Abayo, Miami Heat Center
“I’ve never seen a team operate the way that 2020 team did.
That Lakers team, bro, we went everywhere together…That’s how we knew we we’re gonna win.”
Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins
Also, a noteworthy side point.
The 2020 Lakers were 57-0 when leading after 3 quarters.
Let’s not forget, the constraints that came with the pandemic. The Lakers voted (not) to come back!
@chefjosesoto
August 1, 2025 at 1:46 am
It’s all about giving us a show and great time while the whole world was in a bubble.
@k2gees
August 1, 2025 at 1:59 am
2:05 Stop right there! 😂😂😂😂
@AirAaron88
August 1, 2025 at 1:59 am
If it was any other team and any other player it would’ve been legit and we wouldn’t even be talking about it anymore. The Lakers were the 24-3 and the best team all year. They were gonna win it all regardless. Shut up Daryl 😂
@Dddeez4949
August 1, 2025 at 2:04 am
Stephen A is lying out his team
@jesse-ld1fz
August 1, 2025 at 2:09 am
Lakers fans need a real one and it won’t happen for 10 years
@hurelulgaenkhtur7626
August 1, 2025 at 2:20 am
If housten won that year could count it lol
@MWash0316
August 1, 2025 at 2:22 am
Everyone hating on the bubble championship ONLY because Bron won it. If Steph, KD, Joker, or anyone else no one would be throwing shade.
@chillichillp30
August 1, 2025 at 2:24 am
The rest of the league n the fans need to take a seat … if anything it was the hardest championship. Wasn’t any advantages. No home court. Just head up one team against the next. Real basketball. Who’s better. None of that momentum calls or crowd persuasion. Just let’s hoop n see who’s better. I loved it.
@arikejoja9461
August 1, 2025 at 2:31 am
People are just making excuses for why the Lakers won
@lamarjeter7911
August 1, 2025 at 2:40 am
Nobody counts that ring accept Lebron😅😅FACTS
@malikxshabazz443
August 1, 2025 at 2:43 am
Molly shut up..smh
@JamarRoby
August 1, 2025 at 2:45 am
It’s counts. Everyone agreed to play. If they didn’t want to, they could’ve stayed home. And take all the penalties and fees.
@WaqaChong-sf7hy
August 1, 2025 at 2:48 am
It’s was ok fake championship