Rachel Nichols | Ep 153 | ALL THE SMOKE Full Episode | SHOWTIME Basketball
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2022
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I just love how Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson still have a great love for Rachel. They did the show together, and I really loved watching The Jump a lot.
The jump was great man
They loved that pre game top she was giving them when they were in the NBA.
@@YvngGoat_ Knew this was coming lmao!!😅😅😅
@@YvngGoat_ 💀💀💀 the jimmy butler special
She got multiple job opportunities as a white women. 3 with CNN and 2 with ESPN. White privilege
I’m really proud of Rachel for telling her side of the story. Ppl are so quick to judge from one side of a story. I wish her the best and we miss you covering the NBA on the mainstream 🙏🏾
Yeah we gonna miss her and I hope she could make her own RUclips channel and talks about sports related. 😉♥️
I forgive her but don't forget the ignorant Comments she made towards Maria Taylor
Nope she's still a clown in my eyes for what she said about Derrick rose on one of his career nights a few yrs ago
i join you in this comment she really covers malik its foking some one in espn he is a hater from nature not like her at all i dont longer watch nba today
Thank you Showtime basketball for bringing Rachel back. She is such a talented sport analyst and is very informative I'm so happy to see her back in the media. Pick up where you left off Rachel you go girl!
There is nothing more exciting than a comeback story. Showtime has the potential to make something special happen with the signing of Rachel Nichols. Don’t drop the ball guys, Let’s Go!!!!
I'm certain that Miss Nichols will have a "Real Sports" level show one day because she is so talented and can cover,exceptionally well, any sport on any level. Matt and Stax will definitely have her back at "Showtime".
Jesus gone come back soon, repent and believe in Him while you can
woman on woman violence and now "BOOM" we have Malika Andrews
@@meki192 Amen
What she did in creating "The Jump" was legendary. Made my day watching her talk basketball, was like a piece of Heaven on earth. Love is Basketball, Basketball is Love.
Agree. And I rarely watch NBA Today.
It wasn't the greatest show , but it was the best NBA related content ESPN had. Better then Screamin A Smith talk about Kevin Durant or Udoka all day. The only better NBA show was obviously TNT with Barkley and Shaq, which comes on less frequently.
Had Pip and Tmac show was always vibes
For real i have rarely tried to tune in to espn daily except sport center but the jump was dope the chemistry was chill everyday. Now it’s so watered down feels like nfl live where everything down to the T is scripted 😊
@@chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa4320 Screamin A 🤣
Glad to see Rachel on and to tell her side of the story. Much respect
There really is no two sides of the story. What Rachel said was 100 percent factual. ESPN did her wrong. And Rachael just so happened to be supplanted by Malika Andrews and for what? ESPN never gave a reason for why they went against a clause in her contract. It had to be for something and that’s the bottom line. They’ll never admit it’s because they do have a shitty track record with diversity. But people like Matt and Stephen obviously side with Rachel. Do with that information as you will…
Fax
She was the middle of the story when they did what they did after the show
Yeah I'm black and now that I know the whole story, I agree with her. Her problem was not with her co worker, but with ESPN.
Of course you do, you're whitw
Hearing this from Rachel and having these two legends letting her speak on it from her side is real love.
much respect 💯 ✊
The fact that throughout this interview not one person has their guard up and asking the questions others didn't want to ask. The friendships are stronger than any media outlet or outside issue. You guys got each other's back unconditionally that is what going to make your show different and great! Thank you!
Maaaaaan I didn’t know how much I missed Racheal Nichols until Malika Andrews started acting up. She was great on TNT and great on ESPN. It’s super dope she has a new opportunity with showtime. Congrats to her.
You have to admit Malika is more eye candy then Rachel. But good for Rachel for standing her ground and persevering through all this nonsense. Because that's exactly what it is nonsense.
Same bruh
Malika look good but dont care 4 here
@@centaur70 Malika isn't eye candy her looks have nothing to do with the fact she's very disrespectful & if nobody agrees with her she goes off on a rant.
Malika too emotional. She needs to calm down
Really cool how Matt and Stephen returned the favor and were cool with Rachel joining them to help her get back into the game!
yeah that's love
Shout out to Matt and jack for letting Rachel tell her story… we need more of this… respect
It was important for Rachel to tell her side of the story. Props to these guys for having her on.
when i heard the convo i instanly understood her situation i have no idea why people was mad
It was crystal clear from the get go. The only people who got mad were people with agenda.
@@mordakie3805 People we’re mad because race was involved. Welcome to America
OK that's great. She still was convinced that her job was stolen by another person because they were black.
@@outkast978 you watched this whole video and that’s still your perception?
I love Matt and Stak. Two real ones standing up for Rachel and giving her a fair shot. Respect. Great content.
Bring Rachel back on tv !
Why do folks use "some real ones" type chatter. Too much hip hop yap.
@@scottdavidson9963 so there Baxter. Should he say they are swell lads? ❄️
@@scottdavidson9963 well you can go somewhere else if you don’t like the language. Why don’t you go watch Fox News that seems like your speed.
@@Mrjonezzz change ur vocabulary
The definition of real true friendship that the whole world needs to see
Didn’t know how much I missed hearing her voice and how she held conversations with other. Always uplifting and confrontational! Wished she could come back to ESPN.
True but Malika needs to be off 🖥
She's better than Malika, but that doesn't mean she needs to be back with ESPN. Guaranteed whatever she does with Showtime will be better content than NBA Today. Because it'll actually be about basketball instead of making lame jokes with RJ.
Rachel Is talented, professional, smart, respectable and beautiful. ESPN isn't the same without you, The Jump (NBA Today) isn't the same without you and quite frankly it was better with you as the host with your crew. I'm happy you are with Showtime, congratulations. Maximum respect to Matt and Jack.
Did you see the one where she brought up Derrick Rose allegations after he had a momentous and emotional moment in his life?
Facts man. The Jump was my favorite show for many years. I hope she can create something very very fun with Showtime. I hope she can do some other stuff cause I would def watch!
@@danielgaldamez1221 lmao “other stuff” and “watch” 💀 we know what you’re thinking bro
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@@bansheeofinisheerin fr just because your new girl (malika) is trash doesn’t mean it’s ok to reminisce about your ex (Rachel) who was also trash
As a black man that loves to see our black women get opportunities, it was so disappointing to see the unjust treatment that Rachel received! She’s truly a professional that is so missed , extremely happy to see you given another opportunity !
perfectly said...
👏👏👏👏
You need to listen to the audio again she literally was salty that Maria Taylor got the chance to do the finals n the pre games before she did , she literally said Maria Taylor only got the job because espn needed diversity n she was black , never once mention she got the job because of her education n hard work bt she wanna talk about woman in power-meant but was jealous of Maria of getting opportunities she hasn’t reached
Stop creating narratives. She was mad because IT WAS WRITTEN IN HER CONTRACT. who wouldn’t be?
@@gwandaman1330 you full of ish.
Very unfair what happened to Rachel on ESPN. I literally cried watching this interview and seeing all that she lost because of this. There’s no other Sports Journalists like Rachel Nichols, both the fans and players love her and respect her. She have been missed in the NBA. We love you Rachel.
You cried ?!
This mf cried 😹😹😹😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@LastLapGod Some people are emotional like that and there's nothing wrong with that. We are not robots we're not supposed to react to situations the same.
🤣 fam sed he cried wtf
Naw it was Fair I'm sure she didn't mean no real intent behind but words comes with Consequences
See man, she's kind as hell. It's so cool to see that Rachel is actually the person that she has portrayed over the years. All the Smoke about to give all media a run for their money. I missed their chemistry together ❤
Yea she's seems mad cool
@@CamPerry she has some massive cakes as well, just saying
Glad she was finally able to speak out on this. Anyone who’s followed the game knew something wasn’t right about the whole situation. Happy for her.
🤣🤣you knew huh? lol you ppl so fake ..you ran with the 1st story now you running with hers, next you’ll run with Maria’s when she tell her side lol
@@sluglow6357 how you know that, gone with the that bum
@@MajorKae 🤣🤣aww hurt your feelings lil bro? 😂internet kitten
@@sluglow6357 internet kitten😭, oh shit. Reread what you said and tell me who sounds like the “internet kitten”
@@MajorKae you still crying? Lmao let it go kitten lol go work or watch undisputed if you don’t have one, reread it again lmao
Perfect timing huh? They know it’s been Malinka and Rachel talk trending 😂😂😂
Facts!
Big facts
Factz and Rachel way better than malika andrews and people are starting to see it now .
Waaaaaaaay better more charming more charisma and more knowledgeable about the sport Malika is just a cute face that’s all
If you’re on twitter sure
“The Jump” was my go to show everyday. If I couldn’t be in front of the screen, I was taping it for later. Talking about missing Rachel and that show is an understatement and so glad to have her back. That show was so much fun and Rachel kept it hopping. Knowledgeable, intelligent, funny, and pretty, she kept it upbeat with all the guests that I absolutely loved. I hated what went down with that Maria Taylor situation and I’m glad Rachel gets to tell her side. I was glad to see Richard Jefferson, Big Perk, Matt, Stack, and all the guys have her back, back then and now.
Really happy this interview happened. The Jump was always so enjoyable to watch with this crew right here. Glad we were able to see y’all together again and touch on an important topic. Wish y’all the best!
Mane I’m so happy Rachel is back. The timing of this is so dope! It still sucks that they took the NBA Finals away from her. That situation wasn’t fair to her, but a new opportunity is here 🙌🏽
Chill out bro
Sports are the best reality show out there. They’ve had this interview probably done for who knows how long and it just so happens to come out within a week after people have started criticizing her replacement in Malika Andrews. It feels like everything is set up and staged.
But on another note, they should bring her back. The jump was so much better than the current nba show on air. The environment between Rachel and everyone else who would come on was so much friendlier, funnier and better than it is now.
She got set up bro that shit was crazy
wasnt right at all
@@EJ-gx9hl the world is a stage bro but definitely sports and politics are the most scripted bullshit there is
Great episode Rachel is an OG I remember her sideline reporting 20+ years ago and I'm happy for her joining Showtime but unfortunately after listening to this podcast it's clear she's not returning to ESPN to save us from Malika 😔
I was initially pretty excited for Malika because she's easy on the eyes, but that luster wore off pretty quickly with her pointed agenda
@@maximumaverage same
Malika is a pretty face, no complaints there. She knows what the 'idea of being a basketball player' is so she can relate, no complaints there. But she doesn't know basketball, and because of that, she tries to make everything about the 'idea of being a basketball player' instead of the game of basketball. Which the 'basketball fans' can't get with. If you want to hear about Steph Curry & Lebron James, she's great for that. But if you want to hear about those players in relation to their on-court performance, that's out of her league because she doesn't know the game on that level, Rachel could operate on that level, that's what Malika is missing.
I'm so stoked to see Rachel back on the waves after all this time. That basketball knowledge, experience, chemistry and discussion between these three just hits differently and gives awesome nostalgia. Here's to more candid discussions on life and the sport of basketball! Congrats on joining the Showtime family, Rachel! 🎉😊
Ditto
Facts.her and cari champion are the female analyst goats
This is why I hate cancel culture. Her situation didn’t warrant ESPN nudging her to apologize, then get suspended, and end up being terminated. She said what she said … honestly it wasn’t malicious, racist, or sexist.
This conversation made me realize her importance in unconsciously creating the “new media”. She put a lot of ex players on and helped them refine their craft. Big ups to Showtime, Matt, and Jack for putting her back on too.
nothing she said was racist definitely didn't deserve all the backlash it got
Bro Cancel Culture has nothing to do with the employers, it's the social media Woke Lynch Mob that go for peoples' jobs/heads when people do or say something they don't agree with
ESPN did not want to fire Rachel Nichols, Woke people's influence who obviously didn't know all the details of what Rachel Nichols said in full context contributed to ESPN letting her go
@@j317 the way it was reported, you would’ve thought she called somebody nappy head
She got what she deserved. She supported that woke progressive left agenda so it got her.
ESPN has turned to a woke mob
These two are extremely loyal to Rachel's. Respect 💯
Yeah they have held her down
Or maybe they B.A.N's.
Loyal? You sound white supremacist af bro
@@reggaefan2700 facts... the timing is very suspect
It's cuz Rachel knew Matt & Stephen are real
We didn't realize what we had in Rachel until we got punished with Malika Andrews 😩
Malika is just fine
@@cpr4638 🤢 if u like feminism with ur sports
@@markobasi359 feminism no she’s doing a good job men just want a I know my place kinda woman and that’s not her
The jump was my favorite NBA show. Rachel and her producers were always so creative and original
Rachel is all that and a Bag of Basketballs!!! So glad to see her back in the game. CONGRATS!!! 🔥❤️🏀
PAUSE BRO
See this is what happens when you hold ppl down. Both Matt and Stack got their start from Rachel in the media space, she guided them when they were new to the business with nothing to gain but helping them make it. You can tell that the respect for her is still there and they are the ones who are in a position to help this time.
I tell people this all the time,things can change and the people you help might help you one day.
@@FireAngelChris yup
agree we should do good anytime we can, never know when we'll be on the other side of it
Awesome Job!! Great Interview and Rachel has always been stand up. 👏👏👏
Great interview and saw another video of how ESPN railroaded her, crazy! Great episode and thanks for sharing! Rachel seems so genuine and rooting for her.
Real friendship and loyalty is shown in this episode
The way she explained how that equipment worked is wild because this lady legit thought she was alone. I’m an African American and she could’ve easily been dropping N bombs privately but didn’t. None this is her fault.
Straight up
Faxxx
On top of that who the fuck is that creepy to watch her like that in her hotel room? What if she'd been walking around bare ass thinking she was alone? It's fucked up
She not racist
I was thinking the same thing man
Can anyone tell that these two are baked when reading the DraftKings intro, i cant😂😂😂
I miss seeing Rachel all the time 💯she actually knew what she was talking about
The Jump aint been the same since Rachel Nichols was let go. I swear i’ve watched NBA Today less than a dozen times since they made that change. Shoutouts to Matt and Stephen Jackson for staying down for the people they care about and not succumbing to any outside pressure. Not surprised they handled it like that too
Same!!
Me too. I don't mess with ESPN like that no more.
Matt and Stak stood up for Rachel at the time when nobody had her back. Let's just say not everybody would do what Matt and Stak did specially after Rachel got so demonized by social media.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Didn’t Jackson go at her ??
Definitely a white woman is not going to speak up for a black man
What does Jerry Stakhouse have to do with any of this? Anyway, I like Rachel, she has a vibrant personality, genuine sincerity, and a great attitude. Wanting others to win, is something missing in much of the world, business, and life. Too much malice and undertone hating, envy and striving going on. I like that Rachel gives AI the props he deserves. He really is the most exciting player to watch.
My total respect for her being real in her apology it’s for her heart, and thanks to My Brethren Stephen and Nat for a wonderful show as always. Keep up keeping on Guys , Nuff Love❤ and Respect ✊🏿
I love hearing about good solid relationships and fighting for one another! Peace Rachel, Stack and Matt!
So stoked for this episode. Miss the Jump so much. Malika is whatever, but you can just tell Rachel loves ball and Malika loves the camera.
Facts
Lol. I mean, there are many other broadcasting jobs that can put you in front of a camera. I'm sure Malika has some interest in hoops to put in the work she had to in order to get where she is. Shit, even to secure the sideline reporting gig she had before having her own show. That said, I do miss Rachel.
@@videoorgy love the ending..lol
I'm not a particularly big fan of Malika.
@@videoorgy Not necessary, speaking for myself outside of basketball I have done and excelled in a lot of things i didn't care for just for the money so I disagree with your analysis when it comes to Malinka liking what she does. It's all about the camera and attention with her.
Good to hear Rachels side of the story. Also very funny to see how everyone is backtracking on Malika😂
Man, thank you so much for having Rachel on this RUclips channel. I was locked away for a while and when I first heard about it I’m like no I watched her every day at 3 PM every day for years loved her still do so shut out to Matt bro good looking old man too. Thank you.
Positive energy spreads. Alot of that energy here. Good work here. I love it
I really miss Rachel…the whole incident was unfortunate and she didn’t deserve to lose her job.
So dope to see Rachel making a comeback. I never fully understood why people went at her, but empathy goes a long way. Happy to see her back 🙌🏽
I hear ya... She's been working her whole life to host the finals and to have her boss say they'll give it to someone else is BS.. That's why get everything in writing. If it wasn't in writing Rachel would be up shit creek. But good for her.
People went after her because everything was racial during that time. It was the flavor of the month. As you see, no one is talking that topic, about kneeling, or Kaepernick... The nation is so wishy washy
@@jameswalkerjr.6221 yeah that’s true bro. It be like that
@@centaur70 right. I agree.
It’s stupid she got let go simply bc Malika was black
She is one of the rare ones with both the knowledge and charisma
I absolutely loved this segment! Rachel has always been the ultimate professional in her career and approach to things that it was hard to see her being tarnished through the media for speaking her truth AND "the truth". Like Matt & Stak said, "those who know you will never be wavered in their perception of you given the history" & it shows in their respect and admiration for Rachel. You can tell she's be instrumental in their lives, and now they're in position to give back shows how valuable she really is to the sports community.
Rachel, you are a pillar in this business, and to see how much you've grown despite the negative connotations surrounding a vital moment in your career says you are destined to soar. Lord knows you made The Jump, and we miss you at The Jump; but, your reputation and dignity outweighs any dollar amount. Be blessed and welcome to the Showtime family! Shout-out to Matt & Stak.
You can see the love and joy from their faces talking to Rachel. They dont have this same energy with Malinka
Malika*
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@@benjaminan1183 Na, it’s Malinda….
Why does that matter. They have worked with Rachel longer they’d naturally have more report. It’s not a Versus battle. It’s their own separate careers.
She never been on the show, this statement makes no sense lol.. Matt Barnes stays on NBA today and they get along good
Righteous interview. Thank you for standing up for your friend and letting Rachel share her story with us. I'm happy to see her back
I’m just glad that people are finally starting to see what happened, personally you could conclude what she was saying from the recording. She recognized that she was being pushed out and wasn’t having it.
I think most of us no matter our race and color knew from the start what it was. that's why so many tried defending her. but at the end of the day ESPN is ESPN and we can't make them do anything they don't want to do.
Thank you!!
I’ve been listening to Matt/Stephen since before it became “all the smoke”
What y’all are discussing goes farther than what you will ever know.
My father is Hispanic and my mother is white red headed and freckled.
I went from the hood to the middle class as a youth. What I like about your TV SHOW!! Is that it helps me understand things that I would’ve never said out loud. Especially that I do have white skin, but when my father(Hispanic) hit his licks. I was the but if jokes due to my last name at a predominantly white school.
Thanks for what y’all do!!
The fans like Malika for her looks, but the players like Rachel for her professionalism.
You're making that up you don't know that you just making it up in your own head
Facts
@@boxingbasics7015 it’s true tho
Things are not going great for Malika rn
Rachel looks amazing here tho 😍
I’m glad that she cleared it up, because I remember I was so hurt that this came out. Glad you’re still going strong Rachel
Same here man!
You gonna be okay man..?
Lol but ya Rachel's great
@@jeffmiller3499 😂😂 so hurt. He just needs to be brave now
Love it. All the respect for you three. Fantastic trio.
Loyalty is a rare thing so to see it like this is beyond beautiful. Welcome back !
That Rachel energy is ❤🔥!!! I didn't realize how much I missed her until I watched her again. Showtime! smart move 👍
💯
The wisdom these two display on a daily basis is amazing. Glad to see you guys ushering in the new generation of players in the media!
I’ve missed Rachel’s coverage of the league so badly! Glad she’s back.
The jump was the best. Love the monologue every show. ❤
They did her Dirty…. I’m so happy to hear that everyone who really knows her got her back… and hopefully she can continue to give us joy with her work she does in the coming future.
So Happy to see You Rachel !!! Missed You like Crazy !!!
You are a Legend 🙏🏼
No no they didn’t. She always been fake and got what she deserved. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
I love this. You can tell this is a family. Love seeing this process of how Matt and Stak totally killing it out here! Inspirational!
The Jump was the show that got me back to watching the NBA and pre/post game content again. Was so sad Rachel was let go but now Showtime Basketball just got a new sub. 👍 Will be watching All The Smoke from now on.
You can tell Stacks was really fed up with this situation. Matt and Stacks are real ones.
Dope episode! She def left a void for ESPN NBA coverage. I miss her but I can’t forgive her for leaving us with Malika Andrews! 😂🤦🏽♂️
Since ppl disliking Malika, now is a good time to jump back in!!! Go Rachel!
Exactly. You see how the people who love lies and division seize on any opportunity to destroy someone? By that same token, those people can open the door back up for those their kind have targeted, just by going too far and exposing their blinkered course.
And no, before any idiot tries, clearly I'm not talking about anybody's ethnicity when I say "their kind" in this context.
Salute to you guys for standing on business and defending your friend 💯💯
The jump
Was legendary! Real talk every episode, she and T Mac looked great on TV
Rachel we missed you so much!! You’ve always been the real deal, and deserved all the recognition you’ve got in your career. Letting you go was ESPN biggest mistake. They’re gonna pay for it! Love from Italy
Welcome back, Rachel! So happy to see you among friends who appreciate your talent, knowledge, loyalty and kindness.
Love this interview!
I'm glad she's back! She knows her stuff and the chemistry she has with other ball players is rare! Can't wait for her regular guests to show up! Vinsanity, Perk, Pip, and Brian to name a few
Amazing interview Matt and staks. Glad Rachel cleared it up and she is on showtime now.
Great to see Rachel back! This woman is a true professional
BRUH!!! This was soooooo shady how they did Rachel!😤😤 I missed her and I'm glad she's going to be back discussing basketball!!! Respect to Stak5 and Matt Barnes for being real ones this!!!✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿💯💯💯
rachel is the nba's queen
I always loved Rachel. I did truly missed her. Glad to see her back in the game. I put her up there with Inside The NBA on TNT as NBA shows worth watching.
Same, love her and Doris Burke.
Y’all don’t understand how much I miss and love this legendary icon.
me too frr
Look up the definition of icon. This word is thrown around like loose change.
"Legendary icon"? Relax
lol she’s not a legend at all lmao 😂
What she did with creating "The Jump" was legendary. Made my day watching her talk basketball, was like a piece of Heaven on earth. Love is Basketball, Basketball is Love.
This was an excellent conversation.
I love this. Matt and Stack. I love and miss Rachel Nichols. Thanks for being real and bringing her to state her side of the story. 👏👏
I always liked these two men. Now I have a whole new level of respect for them for being real and standing by their friend Rachel. Any one of us could be in Rachel's position and having true friends like Matt and Stephen is priceless. I will be tuning in to watch for sure! Best of luck to you all.
I miss Rachel!! She really brought a vibe to NBA coverage that Malika just does not have. The JUMP is 50x better than NBA today even though they use many of the same talent
espn used to be fun and have chemistry, now they are awkward and just bullshit sayers..
I don’t think Malika has been around the NBA long enough or have those life experiences you need when having that platform. Let’s be real, Malika has that job because of timing and looks. She’s a young non threatening Sage Steele.
malika is 27 years old and Richel is her senior with 21 years and 25 years Vet in no way she can compete plus Malika is doing her thing and learning please people need to cut people some slack and live their life and dreams without some much hate. Remember it was hate and pitching women against each other than made us lose Rachel on air
Context matters. I appreciate this interview. All the best to Rachel
well done, great show! glad to see real friendships DO exist in broadcasting.
“Welcome to death row.. I mean showtime” 😂😂😂
❤ Rachel Nichols. As a black man, I understood where she was coming from. I miss her so much on television. Glad she has a show again. ESPN lost a jewel and replaced her with Malika Andrews 😢. Great interview. Wished it was longer and wished they talked about more events in the NBA.
Loved the chemistry between these 3 in Jump. Pray for the best for her after a raw deal
Incredibly amazing interview from Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes with Rachel Nichols. I'm very grateful for the incredible Love that these 2 brothers have for Rachel Nichols. It's truly refreshing.
Hats off to you Showtime in giving her another awesome opportunity to reset and truly reach a new audience. I'm very grateful for Rachel Nichols coming onto this amazing podcast and setting the record straight for what really happened at that incredible dumpster fire known as ESPN (ESPIONAGE, SETTING UP GOOD PEOPLE, PERSONIFICATION OF ABSOLUTELY ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY AND UNPROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY NETWORK).
I miss the Jump😢.. Rachel is the best, her energy and the way she transmits her vibe to people is untouched. Shes on another level. Good luck guys on your new project.
I missed the Rachel, TMac, Scottie trio
Dis was much needed 💯 I didn't believe nun of that Rachel slander when it came out. She always puttin us on 💪🏿💯
Rachel Nichols is the best. I am so happy to see her in basketball content again. Honestly the Jump has not been the same. Rachel is the lighthouse in the storm. Stay Strong Rachel
The hood still love Rachel real shit she just down to earth and never really make it about her always positive and joyful I’m glad to see her land on her feet and still smiling #Philly ❤️ You Rachel and wish you the best #Philly
So excited to see Rachel again! Equally excited to see her get a second chance! As others have said, props to All The Smoke for letting her tell her side of the story.
Rachel is like Matt & Stack Jack's older sister with their collective vibe.
Appreciate this episode.. Was wondering what was happening with Rachel, glad to see her in a good space ❤️
This interview was a beautiful thing on so many levels.
Beyond excited to hear Rachel is going to be back. congrats on your new gig It's deserved
Her explanation of the whole situation clears up everything. Didn't know that it was in her contract to do the Finals.
OK, so the fact that it was her contract to do the finals gave her the right to say Maria only got the job because she was black?
@@pelicanhill3251 at the time, ESPN was following the echo of the crowd. I would have been upset too. Rachel paid her dues n deserved that spot n had it worked into her contract. Just because ESPN wanted to react to current events, it should not have been at the expense of Rachel. She may have worded it wrong - but to replace someone because the other individual is of color n you're doing it for good public perception, is ultimately wrong n unfair. How would you have worded it?
@@pelicanhill3251 that's basically what ESPN did
@@pelicanhill3251 she was factual in her statement gtfo
@@shotbboy By definition, her comments were an opinion, not facts. Neither you, nor I, nor Rachel Nichols know what motivated ESPN to make their decision. But it says a lot about you that you assume that Maria Taylor wasn't qualified.