Hour 2: Is Analytics Ruining Basketball?

First Take resumes with Kendrick Perkins talking analytics. Josh Hart understands their importance, but doesn't think they should be solely relied upon for lineup decisions. Perk has some thoughts on these comments and math invading sports in general. (0:00) Then, Chet has become somewhat of a joke to Wemby. He views him the same way a senior in high school looks down upon a freshman. Should we be criticizing him for failing to stop the phenomenal Frenchman? (17:15) Next, did LeBron sneak in a trade request during a recent podcast appearance? (32:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 2: Is Analytics Ruining Basketball? is an episode from First Take by ESPN Radio.

This episode is 46:47 long.

This episode was published on May 22, 2026.

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