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Michael Carter-Williams, Sixers point guard and arch-nemesis of Stephen A. Smith, had mentioned in his Players’ Tribune essay that he watches “The Ellen Degeneres Show” with his step-father to take his mind off of the rough things in his life. He wrote:

“Every guy in the league deals with losing in his own way. Some come home, turn on the Xbox and try to get revenge on NBA 2K. The vets might watch a movie with the kids or jump in the hyperbaric chamber. The more progressive guys are turning to meditation and yoga.

I’m too impatient for that stuff. For me, it’s all about Ellen. I just think she’s awesome. So every weekday at 4 p.m., my stepfather and I pause the basketball talk, grab some snacks and watch “The Ellen Degeneres Show”. It might sound funny, but this is one of the ways I’m able to get away from the frustration of losing. Last winter, when we went on a near-historic losing streak, I was not a fun guy to be around.”

Well, today’s episode of “Ellen” hasn’t aired in the local market yet, but imagine MCW’s surprise when he sees his own — positively thrilled-looking face — next to Ellen’s. Video of the segment can be seen over here, but in it Ellen says that the entirety of Team Ellen (and she brings them all out) will be on the Sixers’ side against the Celtics tonight. I hope someone on that team can shoot the three. That Viking looks like he can probably post-up down low.