First Things First - - Broadcast 2

: A recurring segment where Nick gets 60 seconds of uninterrupted time to gloat about a take that finally aged well.

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

: Which superstar is under the most pressure this week? (e.g., Is it Joel Embiid's health or Kevin Durant's legacy?) First Things First - Broadcast 2

: At what point does "greatest of all time" talk actually hinder the Lakers' ability to build a winning roster today? The New Guard: Victor Wembanyama or Caitlin Clark ?

: Broussard usually looks for the "pure basketball" soul, while Wildes looks for the "spectacle." This is where the sparks fly. Segment Ideas for the Trio : A recurring segment where Nick gets 60

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

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." : Which superstar is under the most pressure this week

The "Tier 1" Crisis: Ranking the Unassailable Faces of Sports Right Now