First Things First - Broadcast 2 -

In the spirit of Nick Wright’s "Tiers" and Kevin Wildes’ "Budgets," this piece forces the committee to decide who truly belongs on the absolute top tier of sports gravity—those who, if they aren't playing, the sport doesn't "count."

: This is for the "OT" segment with Danny Parkins. Who has the higher ceiling for pure cultural dominance over the next decade? First Things First - Broadcast 2

: Which superstar is under the most pressure this week? (e.g., Is it Joel Embiid's health or Kevin Durant's legacy?) In the spirit of Nick Wright’s "Tiers" and

: We’ve stopped comparing him to his peers; we’re only comparing him to the ghosts of Tom Brady and Joe Montana. Is there any scenario where a Mahomes-led team is an underdog that Nick Wright won't defend? Even in year 20+, he remains the sun

: Every broadcast starts with him for a reason. Even in year 20+, he remains the sun that the NBA galaxy orbits around.

: A list of sports rules that make no sense, like why the "fumble out of the end zone" is a touchback.

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