NBA analyst Monica McNutt left a big impression on First Take viewers after Thursday morning’s show.
With regular host Stephen A. Smith working remotely from the West Coast, McNutt took his usual spot on the New York set as they delve deeper into the ongoing NBA Playoffs.
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As always, the show was kicked off by Smith and co-host Molly Qerim, who began by praising McNutt for her on-air ensemble.
McNutt looked glamorous as ever in a multicolored striped V-neck dress paired with a pair of high heel pumps.
“Monica McNutt, we are bringing a little spring, we are wearing our sweaters, very cute,” said Qerim.
And it seems viewers were equally surprised by McNutt.
“Monica McNutt… boy,” tweeted one fan.
“Hey I’m watching @FirstTake and I noticed Monica McNutt rocking it, looking great today,” said a second.
While another added: “@FirsTake Monica McNutt is standing out in this dress.”
During the show, Smith, McNutt and guest Tim Legler weighed in on the impact a potential Los Angeles Lakers upset against the Denver Nuggets would have on LeBron James’ legacy if they were to fight for the title.
Legler felt that James is already “locked in” as the second best player of all time behind Michael Jordan.
While beating the Nuggets wouldn’t change his mind, winning the championship “might make the conversation a little more interesting.”
Smith agreed, saying that “if LeBron James beats Denver and goes on to win another championship, I don’t know how strong my argument will be on behalf of Jordan moving forward.”
That said, Legler predicted a win for Denver, while Smith gave Los Angeles a 25-30 percent chance of pulling off the upset.
McNutt, however, questioned the physical impact that a series win against the Nuggets would have on players like James and whether or not that would be able to sustain a high enough level of performance to challenge for a title.
But Legler argued that this could be negated by the increase “in the collective psyche of the group and the adrenaline rush they would have gotten if they had survived this.”
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Fortunately, Smith and company don’t have to wait long to find out whether or not James will challenge those who doubt his credibility as the greatest of all time.
Los Angeles will face the Nuggets in Game 1 on Saturday, April 20, followed by games on April 22, 25 and 27, with series extension options on April 29, May 2 and 4.
If this is the year James finally wins his fifth NBA championship, he will be just one away from tying Jordan.
The all-time record for title wins by a single player is held by Bill Russell with 11.
It would also mark the Lakers’ 18th NBA championship win of all time.
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