First Take Season 20 Episode 116 Pistons or Knicks? Spurs or Thunder?, Does the NBA Need a Face of the League?

First Take begins with Eastern Conference favorites. Will the Pistons and Knicks face off in the ECF, or can James Harden finally get the Cavs over the hump? Next, Stephen A. thinks Wemby can carry the Spurs deep into the playoffs. Finally, are the Celtics real threats in the East if Jayson Tatum returns?

First Take resumes with the NBA's future. With LeBron, Steph and KD on the brink of retirement, does the NBA need to quickly find a new face of the league? Next, KD and the Rockets stumbled heading into the All-Star break. Can they return to form and make noise in the West? Then, Stephen A.'s top 5 NBA title contenders. Finally, No. 9 overall basketball recruit Dylan Mingo commits live!