Are the Knicks an NBA Finals THREAT? 👀 Stephen A. APPLAUDS their TOUGHNESS and GRIT 💪 | First Take
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Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Chiney Ogwumike join Christine Williamson on First Take to discuss if the Knicks are an NBA Finals threat and Jalen Brunson's impact for the Knicks.
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“6 INCHES IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE” is insane. Even Chiney put her head down. 😂 1:12
@machomusprime50
14 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@sleeplesinbrooklyn3462
14 күн бұрын
Nah
@ctothaz
14 күн бұрын
No Diddy
@vizzyphd
14 күн бұрын
thats craaaazyyy
@joseesteban9285
14 күн бұрын
Ayooooo
Why is no one brining up the fact that Tobias Harris scored 0 pts…
@Gardnerspicks
14 күн бұрын
And only took 2 shots..
@radicalmatamune
14 күн бұрын
@@Gardnerspicks And is a max contract player
@benzkryptek505
14 күн бұрын
Why does philly decide to keep him?, he comes up short literally every postseason
@doomkid1331
14 күн бұрын
Shannon Sharpe already did on nightcap 😂😂
@Gardnerspicks
14 күн бұрын
They really should of kept Butler I didn’t understand them at the time keeping Harris over Butler
Perk ain’t lying. He’s been pushing for Brunson and the Knicks since the season started.
@jjchatma
14 күн бұрын
He not lying about Our Mother of Mercy either....
@DragonthornX
14 күн бұрын
Yup. He was literally pushing for Brunson since last season so he's a real fan.
@user-nn6ck3ih6u
13 күн бұрын
Yupp
@PoohShimmy
12 күн бұрын
Since last szn no kizzy
Kendrick Perkins is right when all the media didn't believe it was him
@tregordon21
14 күн бұрын
Ngl he been right about a few things
@Ps7apple
14 күн бұрын
Yeap, I still remember the day after 2022 draft, he told SAS to apologize to NY front office for not making a pick and going to far in his disagreement. Praying with Spike and hand with head down in the 2022 draft. SAS didn't.
@jerseyraider9618
14 күн бұрын
He made a prediction and got lucky. Happens all the time. Knicks were handed this series
@yoitsSmitty2004
14 күн бұрын
@@jerseyraider9618”Knicks were handed this series” most casual take, aside from game 2 having its moments being questionable down the stretch all the Knicks players played they role
@vktor5730
14 күн бұрын
@@jerseyraider9618Cry harder😂😂
"Tobias Harris over me?!" hits different now
@madslasher18
14 күн бұрын
It has always hit different
@shak8277
14 күн бұрын
It doesn't matter, they're both out of the playoffs
@Ohtani9999
14 күн бұрын
It hit different since the first year jb was in miami
@RL-ww5ev
14 күн бұрын
Pretty sure Harris scored more points then Butler these playoffs
@yoitsSmitty2004
14 күн бұрын
@@shak8277buddy that butler comment was 5 years ago💀
"Tobias Harris was so awful this brother lucky he's wearing a Sixers uniform" 😂
PREACHER PERK ARRIVED TODAY😂😂😂😂
@jamaalhooks8256
14 күн бұрын
"It's not the size of the player. It's the heart inside the player"
@quincyshelton6619
14 күн бұрын
😂😂
@whaj041081
14 күн бұрын
Perkins need to shut up
@ndjibukabengele973
14 күн бұрын
@@whaj041081 Get out of here then.
@caribbeanlady2801
14 күн бұрын
Indeed 😂😂😂😂😂 !! He literally took me to church for a few seconds.
Lmaoo Perk singing he’s been so good to me is an instant classic
Stephen A when perk was singing was crazy🤣🤣
SAS faces while Perk monologuing and singing lmfaooo
The basketball gods of Spalding and Wilson 😂
@hamzaha.al-quaid2441
14 күн бұрын
she thought she ate
@willvr4
14 күн бұрын
I have no idea who she is, because ESPN sucks...but she's funny and well informed. The only female commentators that I like listening to are ex-players because they know what they're talking about.
@cadederco-todd8967
14 күн бұрын
@@willvr4her and andraya Carter have been covering women’s games a lot and they’re both great, I love when they get on ESPN to talk NBA
@brandonwilliams9560
14 күн бұрын
What about James Naismith he's the one who invented the game of basketball.
@yoitsSmitty2004
14 күн бұрын
@@brandonwilliams9560missed the joke
she is GORGEOUS 🥹🥹😮💨
@brianharris9949
14 күн бұрын
And got that natural thing going on behind her too! 💯
@shivajones108
9 күн бұрын
I love Chiney 😭
6 inches in front of your face is WILD
@machomusprime50
14 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@TaataGeo
14 күн бұрын
He definitely has 6inches in Mollys face
@nsd_respect
14 күн бұрын
He loves girth too.
@darrelhopkinson3560
14 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@juanthompson8016
14 күн бұрын
No Diddy 😂😂
No Bucks, No Heat, No 76s, injured Pingus Tingus - idk if they can make it to the NBA Finals, but this is as good as its going to get for them.
@dbutta2496
14 күн бұрын
They not beating. Boston shut up
@miyasato1
14 күн бұрын
Tingus pingus revenge tour
@traviscarter1023
14 күн бұрын
@@dbutta2496We be Boston already in the regular season. Boston Celtics is nothing special in the east. We can get physical with Boston Celtics and knock you guys around.
@dbutta2496
14 күн бұрын
@@traviscarter1023 The Knicks win one series and feel their self. Boston going to the finals goofy
@soramirez5473
14 күн бұрын
@@dbutta2496 thats the logical approach but as we have seen in sports over and over, the best odds dont always win. they just USUALLY do.
Brunson Was Big Time Wow and Anunoby was a stud defensively
@vicegripp
14 күн бұрын
Those 2 are who the Knicks should build around
@DeusJ35
14 күн бұрын
@@vicegrippYou forgot Hart and DiVincenco...I am sure Brunson elevated his game in part due to his dogs being there... Chemistry on this team is 110%
@malikabercrombie9513
14 күн бұрын
Not enough
@vicegripp
14 күн бұрын
@@DeusJ35 oh yeah I agree 100% that Villanova squad is great together but DiVincenzo & Hart are role players, the core stars are Brunson & Annunoby.
@randalljr17
14 күн бұрын
They aren’t talking enough about how incredible Anunoby has been. The man does his job and puts up the numbers on both sides of the court. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a 6’7 guy shut down offensive threats that have at least 5 inches on him and still put up big buckets like that
Perk is invited to the party on top of what remains of New York City after the Knicks win the chip
@MrMikelew2929
14 күн бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
Kendrick The Prognosticator Perkins needs to get his contract renewed ESPN. He's the only one Knicks fans want to hear talk about the team!
We all need to see the Knicks win the NBA Championship. It would be the biggest sports moment in modern history.
@nikobellic2515
14 күн бұрын
Why?
@PaperChaserLa
14 күн бұрын
@@nikobellic2515because it’s New York, greatest city in America, everyone loves NY, and NY hasn’t won since 73, the aura would be incredible
@poliquitit
14 күн бұрын
@@PaperChaserLa💯
@ferdinandgonzalez7407
14 күн бұрын
Cause it won't happen
@zay1025
14 күн бұрын
@@PaperChaserLaNo it isn't and not everybody does, and I'm from there.
As a looong suffering Knicks fan I'm so proud of this team, Indiana is gonna be tough but I think we can win the series. Might go 7 games.
That ny vs indy series gone be real dope 💯💯💯
@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl
14 күн бұрын
No its not. Knicks in 5
@denisako6493
14 күн бұрын
Nonsense Knicks gonna win easy
@willvr4
14 күн бұрын
Hit or miss. Any team that relies on the 3-ball all game isn't reliable but can quickly blow the doors off.
@RoddellHenry
14 күн бұрын
@@GeorgeFitness-yo8bldidn’t ya say this last year against the heat ? 😂😂😂
@Frankieefootballmundial
14 күн бұрын
@@GeorgeFitness-yo8blim a Knicks fan but pacers in 7
One thing for 76ers fans to be happy about is that Tobias Harris has finally played his last game as a Sixer Top 5 worst contract EVER in NBA history.
@greglewis1084
14 күн бұрын
Harris was 🗑...🚮
@brucelau2023
14 күн бұрын
Harris was absolutely 🗑️
@Tman23212
14 күн бұрын
They should’ve kept jimmy Butler instead of Tobias Harris 😂😂😂😂
@gild651
14 күн бұрын
@@Tman23212I think the choice was Jimmy Butler or Ben Simmons. They chose wrong.
@Tman23212
14 күн бұрын
@@gild651 Ben Simmons has some so much potential but he failed. And jimmy never scared of the moment you just can’t win championship by himself
Chiney Ogwumike is well spoken & great energy . would love to see more of her
@keronwindley4950
13 күн бұрын
She’s always on ESPN,… when she’s not playing
Nobody says nothing about the beautiful black women on Stephen show. It's nice to see beautiful black women reporting on sports
@amaddenmind4597
14 күн бұрын
Chimney a baddie but men don't like women reporting sports no matter how they look
@jerseyraider9618
14 күн бұрын
What about Asian white and Latina women? You’re obviously racisss
@Sickles197
14 күн бұрын
Too much hair and makeup when your reporting sports but diversity is good
@pangoolal7512
13 күн бұрын
Nothing wrong but you sounding like you should be watching WNBA then, no ??
@PoohShimmy
12 күн бұрын
@@amaddenmind4597lmfaoo facts
I've been a Knicks fan since the envelope got stuck! This is the best moment since a few moments after the Bronco ride Imma tell you what!!!!
The last take Perk had was one of the best takes I’ve heard from him. He’s growing 👌🏾
@MedalAddict
14 күн бұрын
Yup! Phenomenal close out from Perk
Perk with some bars!!!!!
I’m 25 y/o, I’m watching Knicks ball again! I’m super busy being a first year teacher but this teams kept me distracted and happy. Haven’t seen this much hype since the 12-13 team which I watched a lot of games. And against Indiana… time for revenge
Tobias Harris just a taller version of PJ Tucker. Cardio Warriors 😂😂😂
@ndjibukabengele973
14 күн бұрын
Nah dude Tobias can play, create his own shots but he has not been showing up in this serie.
@Maxsupermax1
14 күн бұрын
Nah bro pj defended his ahh off in 2021 finals
@crazcray
14 күн бұрын
I'd rather have Tucker and im not even joking.
@jminor01
14 күн бұрын
Don't insult PJ like that lol he gets paid properly. Tobias is basically stealing from the Sixers
@howardwolliaston6253
13 күн бұрын
Pj better lol
Preach Perk! 🙏🏽
Tell'em Perk! One of those naysayers is there with you lol.
kendrick taking me to church this morning wasn’t what i expected but i’ll accept it
Perk believed in the NY Knicks since the beginning and now everyone knows why !!!! The grit from the Villanova guys is priceless.
I’m taking it one series at a time. If we get to the ECF then this season is a HUGE success!!!!
@minsookim13
14 күн бұрын
The Boston Celtics Series will be tough but going through Indy and 76ers will make the team grow as well, if Randle was healthy I could see the Knicks winning in 6 games vs Celtics, but I think Thibs can beat the Celtics in 7 games Celtics had a very easy games and is probably versing the Cavs in the 2nd round the Knicks had a tougher road to conference finals so for that I would give Knicks an edge there
@jdade305
14 күн бұрын
Injury report - Jimmy,Terry, Gianis,Lillard, Embid 70%,Pinga tingus NEXT- Brunson,Haliburton,Mitchell 💀🥶
Kendrick Perkins sings some church hymns
This is usually the time the Knicks organization does some weird thing like arrest Charles Oakley or jam Patrick Ewing up and ask him to identify himself
@poliquitit
14 күн бұрын
Was that the Knicks organization or MSG the venue?
@juliusrandle2733
14 күн бұрын
@@poliquitit MSG , he's tryna sound smart 🤣
@lemonpepper853
14 күн бұрын
Had nothing to do with the Knicks organization. That was the MSG staff.
@Feesha_Highness
14 күн бұрын
😂😂
@NewHipHop09
14 күн бұрын
Cope
Let em have it Perk! You’re the only one authorized to speak on the Knicks
More singing for Preacher Perk please. 😂😅
I'm looking at all these talking heads praising the Knicks when a few months back these same people said the Brunson signing was a mistake.
@richarddiaz749
14 күн бұрын
Brunson signing will go down as the best free agent acquisition ever. Mark my words.
@jerseyraider9618
14 күн бұрын
Yes they have new information and it would be pretty silly to continue to call it a mistake. It’s called being an adult
@fredyllanos8972
14 күн бұрын
Not Perkins. He’s been BIG on Brunson from the beginning.
Keep on preaching Big Perk.
Love Big Perk. Great points
“Tobias Harris was there in spirit.” Ocho, @Nightcap. 😂
If the Knicks had Randle they definitely would be
@1990758
14 күн бұрын
Not necessarily If Minnesota beats Denver Stephen a will tell you.They are favor to win a championship.
@joshreid1006
14 күн бұрын
@@1990758Being a threat and being a favourite are completely different. Denver is the clear favourite and if Minnesota beats them obviously they will be a favourite. I don’t think Knicks are a threat but it’s an interesting debate
@jasian3050
14 күн бұрын
Are we just gonna forget Randle’s performance in the playoffs years prior?
@BlueHeron598
14 күн бұрын
@jasian3050 It's not about stats. It's about his physicality. Embid was pushing up on Knicks, Randle would have pushed back.
@1990758
14 күн бұрын
@@joshreid1006 E s p n will tell you everything is favor to win. If the lakers would have beaten Denver. Then they are favorite to win the championship.. For these guys on television whichever way to win blows.
stephen As face when perk sings 😅😂😂😂😅😅😂
PREACHER PERK!!!! LOLOL I LOVE THIS !!
Let's go Knicks!
SAS face is priceless
We gotta see these three together more 💯💯🔥
How long before we lose the TNT crew due to TV rights? 😢
@Kriscur20
14 күн бұрын
When their contract is up with tge NBA probably😔
@BaithNa
14 күн бұрын
Are they not renewing their deal?
@scruffd0g193
14 күн бұрын
Likely after next season. NBA only cares for money
@Helloim_anthony
14 күн бұрын
What does that have to do with this video
@ZBeaist
14 күн бұрын
Can’t wait for that day to come. They are the most biased panel out there. Visually pissed off that the Knicks knocked out the 76ers 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Whoever wrote the script to the Knicks vs 76ers series needs a raise
@gambino48
14 күн бұрын
what does this comment mean?
@alanhung1428
14 күн бұрын
@gambino48 hes implying the series was fixed which is not true. The better team won that is all
@theplanet7187
14 күн бұрын
@@gambino48 nothing, he's one of those ppl who doesn't kno what they're talking about....but still keeps on talking, smh
@bless8861
14 күн бұрын
Philly fan salty
@gambino48
14 күн бұрын
@@theplanet7187 yeah that makes sense
One game and series at a time. Let’s just focus on the Pacers. Understand the excitement. Be careful of looking past a team.
I cant wait to see pascal and og play against each other. That's going to be a lit match up
Seeing the New York knicks in this position is so awesome. GO NEW YORK KNICKS_
Knicks having an amazing season but knicks lack a secondary shot creator to help Brunson and especifically if they have to go against the multiple perimeter defenders they got. Think it will be too much.
@brianharris9949
14 күн бұрын
Definitely are missing Randle but they have been doing it for so long without him that they are use to it now. Donte and OG have to step up for sure and provide some of that secondary scoring. Hart is the wildcard. The team just is physical and have heart. Plus they play defense. Not a pushover for any team. Have to get by a tough Pacers team but I have the Knicks in 6. Pacers don’t play defense.
LG ANUNOBY LOL!!
I became a legit fan of Brunson because of this series. Them Vil boiz were vicious!
Sing Perk sing! Love it!
To be fair, the Celtics will have real defensive players who can hold Brunson down if needed, buuuuuuuuut 😂, Bronson on another level right now 😳
@antonioemile1659
14 күн бұрын
Both true
@SkyShoe22212
13 күн бұрын
Bro if you think Philly didn't you crazy. Philly has had the best consistent defense against Brunson throughout the year.
This knick team making me cry tears of joy baby 💪
Jalen Brunson is the story!! Nothing short of incredible, resilient and a true leader. I hope the Knicks make it to the East Finals and give themselves a chance
The Great Rev Paul Jones - “I Won’t Complain “ I hear you Kendrick 🙏🏾💙 LETS GO KNICKS ‼️
Knicks Nation BABY!!!
Let’s go Knicks
Tobias Harris is like me at my job .. I jus get my check and go home , nun more nun less 😂😂
Keep them pipes going perk you sing it all out bro
Me 🤝 Tobias Harris: scoring 0 in an NBA game
@troyg2458
14 күн бұрын
The crazy part is he`s a free agent. Of course , Philly knows you suck, but show your next team, you still have something.
@j.r.3945
13 күн бұрын
@@troyg2458 tbh with how much they paid him I wouldn’t even care that much if I’m him I’d lowkey be cool retiring tomorrow
Knowing how the Celtics choke. This lowkey could the Knicks best chance to reach the Finals.
@chologaming2887
14 күн бұрын
Lmmmmmmmaoooooooooooo
@chologaming2887
14 күн бұрын
Since 2019 the celtics have only lost to the Bucks,Heat and the Nets but they don't really count in the playoffs. Basically only two teams and they're both home
@DannyBarrios-uc5jg
14 күн бұрын
You wish 😂😂😂😂 Celtics in 5 against the Knicks
Big up big perk 🙌🏽
You got the right folks now
Perk high af 😂
@keronwindley4950
13 күн бұрын
Yo I thought I was the only one who noticed that 😂😂mf eyes were mad low and type red
@dukeTV317
12 күн бұрын
@@keronwindley4950 facts . He barely could keep them Mfs open 😂😂. I knew from the laugh in the beginning 😂😂
I've never seen someone so excited to see the Knicks get exactly as far as they did last season
@MamouLabe
14 күн бұрын
They going to the ECF....😮😅😅😊
Big Perk been preaching the choir! PREACH
6:40 Stephen A Smith got me almost crying laughing 😃
Jrue holiday and D White wouldn’t let brunson run lose like philly did though, it’d be up to the role players to step up and the Jays would have to struggle
@antonioemile1659
14 күн бұрын
Fact
@brianharris9949
14 күн бұрын
He will figure them out too. JB is that dude!
@A3cevol
14 күн бұрын
Yea ok look up highlights brunson vs celtics and come back he cooks everybody
No Molly this is great Friday
@gradel888
14 күн бұрын
Terrible Friday Christine Williamson is the worst
Gotta love perk
This is showing chemistry is HUGE factor in basketball. No coincidence the Villanova boys are playing this well.
Chiney is baaaad 🔥🔥🔥
@williamannette558
14 күн бұрын
Get a life goofy
@ABCD-lj3ij
14 күн бұрын
No 🔥🔥
@PenitentGoldenLion
14 күн бұрын
Fr fr.
🗽🟠🔵 #Knicks 🟠🔵🗽
a quote from one of the greatest movies of all time " The Hunt for Red October" "Let Them Sing" S.A.S Let the man sing!!!
I dont see any team that could even take 2 games from the Celtics in the East lol
@antonioemile1659
14 күн бұрын
Now the west is a whole different story.
Pacers in 6 😎
@UniversalAlmighty
14 күн бұрын
Yeah, on your PlayStation. FOH!
@Frankieefootballmundial
14 күн бұрын
@@UniversalAlmightyPacers in 7
@UniversalAlmighty
13 күн бұрын
@@Frankieefootballmundial Knicks in 7.
Big perk the dawgggg! 🔥🔥 His Knick card valid. Only media head giving props the right way.
Perks is funny dude calling them Knicks Rottweilers. That’s true Rotti’s are aggressive and got heart but they great dogs who guard and protect their owners home just like these Knicks guard the perimeter and protect the rim with defense, rebounding, boxing out and getting those 2nd chances. Knicks gotta elevate their mental and physical game vs Pacers cause Carlisle and team will be prepared. Thibs vs Carlisle
SAS face at 4:23..like he smelled something stank...it's Perks singing 😂😂
I'm wanting a Knicks-Mavericks final. That would be a great storyline and match-up
@Frankieefootballmundial
14 күн бұрын
Im still picking Celtics nuggets final
Big perk got my vote for "the voice blind auditions" with that singing😂😂😅😂😅
Hustle play is at a low in the current NBA. And NYK have that and bundles and bunches. Who knows how far it can take them in the playoffs. I still can't believe 2 of my favorite players assemble and help to complete a squad like this while they're both in their primes 😭😭😭.
It would be cool to see new teams in the finals.
Well Boston are not really missing Kristaps, Horford is working perfect in the line up.
Perk laugh was crazy 🤣
Yes they are a theat to any team
KNICKS IN 5😤
@portcityb214
14 күн бұрын
AND ITS A 50% CHANCE OF A SWEEP
Knicks have a Golden State vibe.. I like them
All I can say is New York knicks they’re some bad bad boys 👍🏾
Anyone can sing the praises of the king of kings that was beautiful perk God bless you!
Yes
Big Perk, this mornin’ taken us 2 ⛪️ singing praises 😂😂😂
Preach KP😂😂
Come on Stephen a you gotta hit em with the no diddy that 6 inch line sounded crazy 😂😂
last year was miami, this year new york.