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Skip Bayless’ job is to say things just to get a reaction.
We all know it, and usually don’t care. But this time, while slinging a hot take on Kawhi Leonard, he got the attention of one CJ McCollum:
Give it a rest skip. Get some sleep man. Klaw is a monster. Get that hate out your heart https://t.co/IcdJXs2jM4
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) May 26, 2019
But it didn’t stop there:
McCollum . M c C o l l u m . Make sure you spell my name right from here on out. Thanks in advance https://t.co/LBeR6KTFH7
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) May 27, 2019
It’s no surprise that Bayless would use the little exchange for a bit of self-promotion, right? Well even other media members are able to see through this for what it is:
CJ, this is all part of the scam. Say (or tweet) outrageous , smoke out a top-flight athlete, use their reaction as self-affirmation and future content. Final step is to invite you on the show to discuss it to supposedly prove they can take the heat, but use you to boost buzz.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) May 27, 2019
All facts here . Appreciate it man. Good luck this season. Although I’m from the buckeye state all love https://t.co/Q3T29Y5qbz
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) May 27, 2019
Bayless has been critical of the McCollum/Damian Lillard pairing in the playoffs, perhaps leading to CJ’s increased annoyance:
Portland's Crash Brothers were more like Trash Brothers tonight. Dame and CJ shot 5-19 from 3. Dame had 5 turnovers. CJ missed 5 FTs. Both missed so many key 4th-quarter shots. Just pathetic. Call off Game 4.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 19, 2019