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First TakeAugust 13, 2026
Hour 1: How Should Russell Westbrook Be Remembered?
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Stephen A Smith
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ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
August 13, 2026
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First Take
Hour 1: How Should Russell Westbrook Be Remembered?
Host: Stephen A Smith
Publisher: ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette