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Stephen A. said Rich Paul can keep trying, but Jordan’s standing will not be lowered on his watch. On First Take, he said it will “never, ever, ever” happen, warning that Paul's attempting to diminish Jordan while “simultaneously must elevate LeBron.” He called the argument “drivel” and said he is “right here to knock down that nonsense.”

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