On First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless join Shae Cornette to react to ESPN’s NBA Rank 2026 and debate what Victor Wembanyama needs to do to become the best player in the league. Plus, the crew discusses LeBron James being ranked No. 18, his move to Philadelphia and Stephen A.’s love for the Knicks.
0:00 NBA Rank 2026
0:28 What does Wemby need to do to become the NBA’s best player?
5:22 Wemby in the playoffs
8:14 LeBron ranked No. 18
11:06 LeBron in Philadelphia
12:05 Stephen A.’s love for the Knicks
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