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Damian Lillard already got Stephen A. rethinking his NBA champion prediction 😄 | First Take
Damian Lillard already got Stephen A. rethinking his NBA champion prediction 😄 | First Take
Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins talk about Damian Lillard's debut with the Milwaukee Bucks in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers, along with
0:00 Damian Lillard's postgame comments
2:06 Stephen A. on Dame's debut with the Bucks
7:11 Top teams in the East
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if dame wins a championship i will be so happy. He is really just the epitome of putting the team on your back
@purwantiallan5089
9 ай бұрын
Lillard hopefully won one.
@Wis_Dom
9 ай бұрын
The refs already said, "this was Lebron's year". Sorry.
@scottbardsley284
9 ай бұрын
Why do we act like Dame has been on the Orlando Magic his whole life? CJ Mccolumn was no scrub. If Dame was the epitome of putting a team on his back then he should’ve made at least one finals in his 12 year career
@cosmo1eleven855
9 ай бұрын
Scott... You Dame trollers never stop.
@otimelyofficial8146
9 ай бұрын
@@scottbardsley284Bro cj mccollum aint a scrub but he def not the 2nd best player on a finals team straight up
Dame is strong in every area that Giannis is weak in, which is shooting, free throws and closing games...and Giannis is strong in every area Dame is weak in, which is driving, defense, rebounding and shot blocking...DAME & GIANNIS COMPLIMENT EACH OTHER JUST LIKE SHAQ & KOBE DID...A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN😊
@riptaye
9 ай бұрын
yeah I don’t think the doubters understand how cold Dame is.
@witfurd1034
9 ай бұрын
Dame is a really good driver but I know what you’re saying, height definitely helps
@mundialfifadointer960
9 ай бұрын
Dame can drive to the basket in an elite lvl too..but u right with the rest
@KatK707
9 ай бұрын
Idk I mean dame just got 8 rebounds
@jrdabest2341
9 ай бұрын
Damn, this was a GREAT assessment. Aaaaand it’s true!
"Dame hasn't had that much space to operate since Mobby Dick was a goldfish"- Perk's one liners are just gold
@yungjoka5962
9 ай бұрын
That was legit the dumbest one liner I ever heard moby dick is a whale park how many perc 30’s u popped
@Wurkie
9 ай бұрын
56 piece chicken dinner all FLATS
@kadabur
9 ай бұрын
💀💀
@JigInsane
9 ай бұрын
Somebody get him and Shannon on together. Lol the one-liners gonna be off the chain.
@MrSonny208
9 ай бұрын
Had to pause and laugh haahahahhaha
I was not a bucks fan and I was not a Blazers fan, but I’ve been a Dame and Giannis fan for about 6 years now. Long story short, I want them to win it all and dominate for the next 3 years.
@Jrt91
9 ай бұрын
Yeah they ain’t beating Denver so keep dreaming, Jokic the real MVP for the next 3 years.
@purwantiallan5089
9 ай бұрын
Well Blazers gonna dig in deep.
@eddiefraser4373
9 ай бұрын
Me too bruh
@otimelyofficial8146
9 ай бұрын
@@Jrt91Bucks have a good shot against denver. Giannis is literally the best matchup in the league for jokic on both ends. If theres anybody that can match or slow joker its giannis and the team around giannis is better than the team around jokic. Id honestly take the bucks in a 7 game series
@B3dT1me
9 ай бұрын
So you’re a bucks fan…
This is probably the closest thing we’ve had to Shaq and Kobe since the early 2000s. Dominant big and a bucket getter (obviously Dame isn’t what Kobe was defensively). I’m Hype to watch this duo play this year
@noworldforeric
9 ай бұрын
If only Embiid was clutch and good in the postseason and James wasn't James lmao. 76ers TRIED it but with a much more dumbed down version for sure.
@borood1188
9 ай бұрын
True, but on the flip side Shaq was not nearly as versatile as GA, but GA is every bit as dominant as what Shaq used to do.
@colinedelman6392
9 ай бұрын
What??? Murray and Jokic are WAY BETTER 😂
@borood1188
9 ай бұрын
@@colinedelman6392Get off crack!
@noworldforeric
9 ай бұрын
@@colinedelman6392 this is unfortunately (im a celtics fan, lakers suck) a huge L take. kobe and shaq alllllll day over murray and joker man. respectfully
Replacing Jrue Holiday with Damian Lillard is just what the Milwaukee Bucks needed. The Bucks needed a shot creator to ease Giannis with running the offense
@xprtsniper
9 ай бұрын
No perimeter d they let Oubre torch them, Embiid had a mediocre game, no harden. It took all 39 from Dame to win by 1 against a potential 5th seed in Philly
@EchosOfNatür
9 ай бұрын
They should've traded Middleton instead of Jrue
@kennethstanley9462
9 ай бұрын
@@xprtsniper thank you. It's only 1 games and like you said it took all 39 from dame to win by 1. I don't believe the hype just yet until the Bucks made it to NBA FINALS, then I might believe them.
@backloggame
9 ай бұрын
They actually won by 4 that last 3 was a prayer. And they went on a what 10 unanswered points down the stretch. Bucks didnt really have middleton all the way back (16 min) & giannis aint have his best game and they still have one more move to make before this season. Philly isnt getting harden back nor do they need him. Kelly has always been hot n cold but I imagine once the harden move gets made he’ll get promoted to start and the philly bench should catch some depth.
@IlyasMoussa-nr3wq
9 ай бұрын
NAH I LOVE DAME BUT DONT DISS JRUE HOLIDAY HE SHOWS UP FR
As a Blazer homer I'm happy to see Dame with the Bucks. I hope the Bucks get a ring with this duo...
@woogiebrown5355
9 ай бұрын
Me too Portland fan since Drexeler
@woogiebrown5355
9 ай бұрын
Me too Portland fan since Drexeler
@GregrionEdison
9 ай бұрын
Same here
@robinshaul4069
9 ай бұрын
Bla bla,this man comes into the east like god,give me a f brake 🤡🤡
@scottborenstein8291
9 ай бұрын
@@robinshaul4069Well, 39 points and 17 for 17 at the free throw line 8 rebounds and 4 assists for his debut with the Bucks is pretty godlike in my book.
That step back was cold boy
"Since moby dick was a goldfish" Perk just be coming up with these sayings😂😂😂
@KRYSSANTT
9 ай бұрын
had me cryin cause where he get this from 😭
@princecheck11
9 ай бұрын
@@KRYSSANTTthat shit got me ROLLING 😂
@katlegokgosibodiba
9 ай бұрын
He makes some top shelf comments 😭
@princecheck11
9 ай бұрын
@@KRYSSANTTthat shit got me ROLLING 😂
Man if Dame would have left Portland years ago he would have at least 1 ring by now
@jaysouthmusic8230
9 ай бұрын
That’s facts I agree he should have left after they got swept by the warriors
@RobbieStacks90
9 ай бұрын
He only joined the Bucks because he realized that he needs to market himself because he's irrelevant with all the young stars in the game. It's another money-driven move by a selfish player. The Bucks won't win a thing.
@baldeagle4710
9 ай бұрын
Not if he went to the pistons
@tigerhoods7927
9 ай бұрын
I have to agree
@yungleek6295
9 ай бұрын
@@baldeagle4710why would dame go to the pistons? 😭
I think some Bucks fans are going to be pleasantly surprised to see how great Lillard really is. Everybody see's the highlights but coming from a West Coast late night team not everyone gets to see how great he is thru an entire game. Playoff time in the East should be pretty good this year.
@gotaplanstan
9 ай бұрын
Yup. I'm from Wisconsin and I knew Dame was a killer. But I didn't know how big dudes body count is. Like dude is John Wick out here slayin these fools
@abesview5855
9 ай бұрын
@@gotaplanstanDame is TOP TIER. 2nd best PG IN THE LEAGUE. Only behind The 3 pt god himself Steph Curry. With age comes confidence and wisdom. I think this year we will see the best version of Dame ever. He is going to be playing some of the happiest , ball of his life. Stay tuned!
@gotaplanstan
9 ай бұрын
@@abesview5855 yo you ain't kidding. I've never been this hyped about anything sports related in my life other than our chip 2 years ago
Bucks is high level basketball! The poise they got is crazy! And they got a heck of a coach
Smartest thing Kendrick has ever said
@brandoe578
9 ай бұрын
1000%%%% 😂😂😂😂 😂
@Mr.MasterOfMind
9 ай бұрын
Hahahahah so true, I watch the KZread clips every day and it’s usually not well thought out and bullshit. Today he comes out strong, spittin facts, spittin the truth. Goated 😂
@charleswade4382
9 ай бұрын
What, all flats?
@ladida5941
9 ай бұрын
Since moby dick was a goldfish? 🤯
@TreyDoe
9 ай бұрын
Facts, especially when he brought up the fact that the Bucks core has already won a chip and Boston hasn’t
Milwaukee FINALLY has a legit CLOSER. But Boston still looks dangerous, especially if Porzingis can stay healthy. Big IF
@august6281
9 ай бұрын
as a Giannis fan, i am also worried. Same thing when i was wprried when the Heat won the 8th spot.
@VictoriesAtTheMarathon
9 ай бұрын
Beating the Knicks by 4 moved you? Tatum’s had great rosters his entire career, he’s had nothing to show for. It’s going to be the Bucks Vs Heat in the ECF. I got a Bucks Vs Clippers matchup, unless the Heat make a trade.
@RobbieStacks90
9 ай бұрын
Lillard is not good. He's a losing player and will continue to be, even on a loaded team. The Bucks will lose in the playoffs, and I'll be there to get in his face because I'm sick of all the attention he's been given for an underwhelming career.
@Just2GdTobiTrue
9 ай бұрын
@@VictoriesAtTheMarathonDenver, Celtics and the Bucks have the PERFECT TEAM 🤣. Any 3 of those can WIN it ALL. Lakers low-key when LBJ is PG 😅
@walkaway.
9 ай бұрын
@@RobbieStacks90he’s not good? Lmaoooo who r u again? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
“He dropped that what 50 what was it 56-54 piece wings dinner, habanero style?” “ALL FLATS !” 😂😂😂
Great take from Perk. Dame's shot creation and closing add life to the Bucks offense, and he's never been on a team this good.
Hope dame get his first ring 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@yellowguerrillas8539
9 ай бұрын
Nah not gonna happen 😂
@afametric3040
9 ай бұрын
Agree man!
@macmini2307
9 ай бұрын
🙏🏾
@colinedelman6392
9 ай бұрын
They’ll lose in the second round
@shawnbrown6482
9 ай бұрын
@@colinedelman6392 more like you’re a loser who doesn’t know anything about basketball lmao 🤣
To think Miami really drop the ball this bad🤦♂️
@fyilando854
9 ай бұрын
Not like they didn’t try, they didn’t have the pieces to get Dame.. Herro and others aren’t worth Dame so it was going to be hard to get him
@IGotTheNewness
9 ай бұрын
@@fyilando854dawg.. you see what they traded Dame to Milwaukee for?.. They had the pieces, Miami’s front office was just full of themselves. By far the biggest ball drop in recent history! You don’t let a player like Giannis get a player like Dame! That shit is crazy lol
@rockafeller3734
9 ай бұрын
@@fyilando854they could’ve offered more tho they thought no team really had a better offer but they where terribly wrong. Heat got cocky and paid for it. The blazers have a bunch of young guards anyways so tyler hero wouldn’t do anything for them
@dawsohunnid3053
9 ай бұрын
To think y’all getting wet in the panties for one game and ain’t seen shit with them in the playoffs and they already favored 😂😂😂dude drop 40 and they still barely beat Philly by 1 point😂😂😂😂😂stfu cuz Miami beats all y’all favorites to make the finals every time y’all think it’s guaranteed for these teams
@Ac3Badger
9 ай бұрын
Bucks barely lost anything in the trade so they’re still good Heat would’ve had to give up Adebayo which defeats the purpose of getting Dame
Happy for dame he’s had to be that guy for so long. It’s surprising to see him in more laxed role. Hope everyone stay healthy. Love to see them make a push.
I want to see Bucks sweep heat again in the 1st round. Bucks VS Celtics and then Bucks vs Nuggets in the finals. Giannis vs Nokic in 7 games would be legendary.
@brandoncooper2313
9 ай бұрын
I like it
@judah-je1jm
9 ай бұрын
Bucks gonna sweep the Nuggets
@lyndaaugustin6176
9 ай бұрын
Heat in 6. Smh 😂😜 #GoHeat
@richardleiva00
9 ай бұрын
@@judah-je1jmnuggets and bucks here, what makes you think that’s the case? if it’s a sweep it’s gonna be a 5 point game every game, why you implying bucks are in a different tier? is it that dame outshines jamal murray? or you think that rosters deeper
@onehandedbandit8702
9 ай бұрын
Celtics winning lil bro
Boston vs Milwaukee gonna be an amazing ECF
@Chiraq2003
9 ай бұрын
Lakers in 4
@waitwhat3353
9 ай бұрын
You mean Milwaukee vs Heat
@marquiseboyd282
9 ай бұрын
@@waitwhat3353Milwaukee not beating boston
@malikabercrombie9513
9 ай бұрын
@@marquiseboyd282Bucks will beat the Celtics end of discussion
@ZeusAVI
9 ай бұрын
Bucks in 5
Dame is clutch god
@rob1376
9 ай бұрын
That would be Fox
@tiffany5441
9 ай бұрын
@@rob1376yes but to be fair, if the clutch player of the year was always a thing, dame would’ve won 3
@rob1376
9 ай бұрын
Fox might have too 🤷
@robinshaul4069
9 ай бұрын
Maxey
The Miami Heat are gonna gut check everyone yet again.😂
My two favorite players in the NBA are together! I can't believe it. Dame is smooth and effortless. Giannis is smashingly dominant.
Great intro Perk you hit it right on the nail 🔥
As a Celtics fan we disown Perk, guy always picks against us smh
@JayCity10
9 ай бұрын
He hasn't learn nothing from his Jokic bashing. How did that turn out for him? 😂😂😂😂😂
@Wormholt
9 ай бұрын
The Bucks are favourites for a reason. He’s being real
@shawnbrown6482
9 ай бұрын
If Tatum and brown were the duo everyone acts like then they would or had a ring by now 🤣 and to think with their super team this year they still won’t win a ring because they don’t have a closer. Tatum chokes
@PREZIDENTIAL
9 ай бұрын
@@shawnbrown648234 in game 1 shut up
@chindo808
9 ай бұрын
Perk has to be non bias that's why he always against the Celtics. He's a 🤡 tho lol
The crazy thing is Giannis had a bad game and he still gave you like 20 and 10 with good defense, imagine when they both have it going, it’s wraps
@oneautumnleaff2119
9 ай бұрын
Yes, because 23pt 13reb is a bad game, you 🤡s don't seem to use common sense, if Damian is on the court, Giannis is obviously going to make less pts.
“I consider you a drumstick guy” lmfaoooo
Crazy being from Milwaukee witnessing this game live at firserv forum 🤦🏾♂️😭🦌 bro this was a good game!
If Giannis and Dame decide to take over any 4th quarter, its over for whoever is the opponent.
@apetheape9
9 ай бұрын
STraight up just imagining him towering over me with that large thang swangin, how could you sue him for that? Id be very submissive #freehoward
@pic5637
9 ай бұрын
Facts
@Freedomwhenpressed
9 ай бұрын
No lol. The refs took over the fourth. It’s overrated for sure
@Mohamed-ns8bo
9 ай бұрын
They already decided
@robinshaul4069
9 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂,heat gotta huge bench of young guys to run circles around old man dame😂😂😂😂😂
The way Lillard hunts for fouls as well is gonna be a huge plus . He don’t miss from the free throw line . Smart offensive player .
@cosmo1eleven855
9 ай бұрын
He doesn't 'hunt' for fouls, it's more like he takes a beating on his drives and shots. So sometimes he has to initiate things. But he doesn't do obvious stunts like Harden or Paul does.
@joeltr75
9 ай бұрын
Hes attacking fearlessly and always trying to finish the shot. Hes looking for tge and1 or 4point action not just the foul shot
@cosmo1eleven855
9 ай бұрын
@@joeltr75 .,. Yeah Dame is a really crafty guard
They beat the Sixers by 1 point...
@robinshaul4069
9 ай бұрын
💯💯💯💯💯💯😂😮
Is it me or are these first games so damn intense
@jstdun
9 ай бұрын
Not any more than usual. We just had basketball cravings.
@justhere6507
9 ай бұрын
@@jstdunnah it’s definitely been better since 2022-2023 until now before that dating back to 2017 the nba was mid and boring
@tigerhoods7927
9 ай бұрын
That’s actually good
@jp23x
9 ай бұрын
@@tigerhoods7927 very good haha we don't have to wait until the end of the season
Let's be honest, nobody should give af about any of Stephen A's predictions because he literally changes his mind every other day.
@nickolasm404
9 ай бұрын
He’s the definition being a victim of the moment
@kennethstanley9462
9 ай бұрын
He'll changed his mind through the season and he'll say the Celtics, Lakers, Nuggets, Warriors, Suns, Sixers, but since the Bucks beat the sixers and Dame scored 39 points he's picking the Bucks after just 1 game.
@justhere6507
9 ай бұрын
@@kennethstanley9462not what he said
@swyb247
9 ай бұрын
It's fluid
@tigerhoods7927
9 ай бұрын
Facts 😂
Ima say it again. I never ONCE heard hall of famer and Jrue Holiday in the same sentence until the bucks traded him. People didn't even think he deserved to make the all star team last year. Which was only his second one. Now he's a hall of famer
We all forgot about Denver all the sudden ?
@timothyhobbs5256
9 ай бұрын
They always will lol
@timothyhobbs5256
9 ай бұрын
@oneskillpoint4669 Yup, but it fuels the nuggets so I will take it. They only mention Denver because they have too🤣
@kingking01868
9 ай бұрын
@@oneskillpoint4669because nuggets is great, but boring...
@onomatopoeia5540
9 ай бұрын
@@kingking01868must be black syndrome😂
@rocafellagibson502
9 ай бұрын
They not repeating this year
Why would you step away from the Celtics pick? The Bucks beat Philly by 1 point without Harden? Yeah Dame looked great but those two teams are neck and neck there really shouldn’t be a conversation until the Playoffs start.
@robinshaul4069
9 ай бұрын
Thank you,thank you!!!
This takes ENORMOUS pressure off of Giannis. He can just play and be himself and let Dam Time close. That's it
It’s so fulfilling seeing Dame finally get the recognition he deserves 🤘🏼
the way Gianis gave the ball to lillard in the 4th was insane
@jvtopflight796
9 ай бұрын
Because he showed us last year he not that guy
@biggestbullsfan8569
9 ай бұрын
Giannis is a big. Every big needs a guard
@hansomest1
9 ай бұрын
@@jvtopflight796last year he got hurt, you make no sense
Ppl got amnesia, ppl forget kris was dropping 30 and 40pts and hitting the clutch shots in the bucks finals run that whole playoffs
@1Premiumplay
9 ай бұрын
Exactly
@jimjim3979
9 ай бұрын
True he is our dawg but he has to prove that he still is that good after the injury
"Since Moby Dick was a goldfish" Uncle Perk 🤣
You guys forget, Giannis did not play all summer because of his knee procedure, Midd on a 15 minute restriction, Dame didn’t play all summer due to trade, new coach and scheme, new pieces around core (still think Jae Crow should start at the 3, Midd at the 2), Cam Payne has to get acclimated as back up point, Bobby is on a minute watch since he played in the Olympics, Beasley trying to get his confidence right since the Flakers fiasco and Beauchamp still working on consistency and confidence! This is only the beginning! Embleed had his whole team except the no defense of James Soften! That’s why it was close, I’m just saying!
Bruh Philly lost by 1 point 😂
@romieonfilm
9 ай бұрын
with NO HARDEN. like i’m sorry the bucks should’ve won by 7-10 at least!
@Redbeef0
9 ай бұрын
@@romieonfilm"with NO HARDEN" Blud saying harden as if they better with him🤣 goofy with harden they would've lost by 20. He's a ball hog.
Oh come on, the Bucks BARELY beat the 76ers WITHOUT HARDEN at HOME with Dame getting 17 free throws. Stephen A's original prediction of Celtics winning the chip is still sensible to me
@mogulme6190
9 ай бұрын
Oh come on, like the Celtics didn’t barely beat New York😂.
@seanjefe6254
9 ай бұрын
facts lol
@user-iu8wm3hu2k
9 ай бұрын
I mean same could be same for the Celtics, they barely got by the knicks. Either way they both won which is what matters at the end of the day.
@Lohofua
9 ай бұрын
Celtics are trash😂
@Lohofua
9 ай бұрын
Celtics are trash😂
The Moby Dick line got me 😂
That is by far the best commentary I have ever heard from Perk.
Philly still looking good
@robinshaul4069
9 ай бұрын
💯💯💯💯💯,from the heat,i love joel embrid,better than bucks
Middleton didn’t play the series Tatum dropped 40. When Milwaukee core is healthy, they win. Boston and Miami only beat them when they are hurt.
@jamron247
9 ай бұрын
Yup
@mattr27
9 ай бұрын
Glad you caught that, I thought I misheard Stephen A at first. Could be just a mistake by him, although the media does tend to use subtle tactics of misinformation like this.
@spencerchapman5167
9 ай бұрын
So the bubble year when y’all was healthy nd a rookie herro took over that series ok lol not to mention we lost herro last year in the first game of the first round against the bucks nd still won the series
@michaelvernon1184
9 ай бұрын
Haa Milwaukee was barely hurt with Miami fuck outta here with that shit
@trvspvrk
9 ай бұрын
like how can Stephen A casually dismiss the fact Middleton didn’t play in that series and Bucks still took Celtics to 7
76ers are a pretty good team and to see the buck do this at such an early start with new adjustments and new members to the team is crazy. Well done dame.
Actually agree with everything on KP. Dame Dolla is now unleashed!
I really hope Celtics Bucks matchup be fully healthy for both squads I’m a Celtics fan but I also believe the Celtics have more depth and more ways to attack if coach learn how to properly use the depth but it will be a great gane
That time of the year where we hear Perkins breathing all show
"We haven't seen since Moby Dick was a goldfish" is GOLD
It's crazy to see Middleton go from Batman to Alfred on this team - Perkins
Just wanted to show SGA some love
Miami Heat punching the air right now 😊
This is one gonna be of the most exciting years in nba history
SAS hasn't come on tv with original commentary in YEARS. Every brother is special and from that perspective
Giannis was a -14 last night. That's worrying hopefully they can work it out because winning by 1 point on a team with internal issues is worrying me as a Bucks fan.
@KulturalMindzLive
9 ай бұрын
Relax love. It's their first time playing together in a official game. There's going to be some ups and downs in the beginning, But they going to figure it out. In fact, the most important part is already figured out. Give Dame the ball when it's closing time, and get the f*** out the way.
@xemera1d
9 ай бұрын
Yeah but it's the first game bro; He was going against Embid. Still played really good tbh. Let's see down the road, but it's concerning
@kaydeecesmith5540
9 ай бұрын
This game was about dame not Giannis he wanted dame to take over and be beast in his debut same as pozingas it's confidence booster because if you watched Lakers pre season they blitz dame Giannis had a free lane to the basket they won the game dame was not aggressive so now you defend dame because of this game you leave Giannis
@19934
9 ай бұрын
When did people start caring about +- I played ball most of my life I haven’t heard about this until recently
@stevenhoffman-mg9ow
9 ай бұрын
Growth pains they'll get better
Dame in a word greatness #fact
@Just2GdTobiTrue
9 ай бұрын
Who’s better DAME 6’3 or SGA 6’6??😂
@bencromwell707
9 ай бұрын
@@Just2GdTobiTrue I am a fan both but I will go with SGA he's a future MVP
@riptaye
9 ай бұрын
@@Just2GdTobiTrueif we talking for the chip? give me Dame.
@robinshaul4069
9 ай бұрын
🙃 injury s
Dame is a beast in the clutch and closing minutes that’s why the bucks brought him to the team. Loads of pressure let off Gainnis shoulders especially in the closing minutes of the games.
Bucks have themselves a Cold Blooded Finisher/Closer. That is HUGE! It's something they haven't had sin Ray Allen.
SGA Future MVP💯👍
Bucks and clippers had the best opening night
I'm a Portland fan, There is nothing more that I want than for Dame to win a ring and I think they can this year, but the Celtics are all everyone is talking about and I'm never counting out the Nuggets.
Ppl still underrating how perfectly Dame and giannis complement each other's games
@t-raw4316
3 ай бұрын
Giannis is injured again in the playoffs bozo. You should stop talking basketball
@BC21beats
3 ай бұрын
@@t-raw4316 you really went back 5 months stop embarrassing yourself
@t-raw4316
3 ай бұрын
@@BC21beats Giannis was injured last season too.And he’s hurt again what are you talking about 🤣🤣🤣 delete KZread buddy you’ve literally never been correct once
Dame can finally start in the All Star ⭐ game 😁
@kobbieafriyie2172
9 ай бұрын
over who?? lol
@HerbJr316
9 ай бұрын
@@kobbieafriyie2172Over everyone at his position…Lol. He’s the best PG in the Eastern Conference.
@kobbieafriyie2172
9 ай бұрын
@@HerbJr316 So, you saying Dame has to runaway from the two top PGs in the league, Steph and Luka, to get his first all-star start, 🤣🤣🤣
@HerbJr316
9 ай бұрын
@@kobbieafriyie2172 I articulated exactly what I meant based on the question you asked. I never implied anything else. Sounds to me like you’re the one implying Dame did that.
@kobbieafriyie2172
9 ай бұрын
@@HerbJr316 But if you are not implying that, then on what basis are you making this unsubstantiated claim that Dame is the best PG in the East?-----------You feel comfortable and confident in making a claim that you did not support with any material evidence, but you are here whining about my supposed implication.
When Dame got swept by Jrue and the Pelicans sure looked like he’s capable of being stopped.
Kendrick Perkins never fails to ruin my day
SAS is always wrong. And he is the reason why.
How does this affect lebron's legacy?
@robinshaul4069
9 ай бұрын
Our old king🙃
Call me crazy but I think we’ve reached the point to where regardless of how well AD plays, Jokic’s impact on the Nuggets would render him ineffective. AD at his best on the Lakers was when Lebron and Rondo were spoon feeding him buckets in 2020-21, with an occasional midrange and 3pt’er sprinkled in. AD isn’t that guy when it comes to 1v1 closing situations.
Another thing people ain’t paying attention to is Dame didn’t have a turnover…
Chuck/Kenny were right. Dame was looking like a 2k dribble head out there. He took some awful shots and some series he didn't even bother to pass. Once he fixes that they are taking off.
@TLJohns
9 ай бұрын
Idk how u can say “awful shot” and “dame” in the same sentence . The only ridiculous shot i saw him shoot was with the clock winding down . Other than that, any shot, he shoots is a shot you want from him
@RobbieStacks90
9 ай бұрын
He won't fix any of that because he has a low basketball IQ and is about getting his stats. If I were his teammate, I'd confront him about those bad shots and the selfish play.
@jasbb2
9 ай бұрын
@@TLJohnsexactly. Dude can shoot from 35 to 40 out. How is anything a bad shot for him? He'd have to be behind the basket 😂
@nickcrogan6379
9 ай бұрын
@@TLJohnsexactly. His range extends so far and his ability to hit contested shots at a high rate, makes every shot he takes a makable shot
@xq8152
9 ай бұрын
@@TLJohns You clearly didn't watch th game. He drove and threw up some wild shots without even passing the ball once. A few times he did that. Kenny and Charles even called it out at halftime that he needs to realize he doesn't have to do everything and will soon learn he doesn't even need to bring the ball up court.
This is going to age like milk. Boston is the team to beat period. Getting trigger happy just because Dame has one good game is going to age like milk 😂💀
In the last month Stephen A has never mentioned Jrue Holiday as much as he does now
You see? THAT’S why the Milwaukee Bucks brought in Damian Lillard. To takeover and close games like that during the season. Easily can be a 55+ win team again with Dame + Giannis working together like they did last night vs Philly
I say: Bucks, Nuggets and Celtics have the biggest chance to win. But we are missing some depth with the Celtics. Clippers and Suns are the biggest outsiders.
@user-rn1cu8cv8b
9 ай бұрын
Clippers are trash
@robinshaul4069
9 ай бұрын
Heat gonna fight,bring it on
We shall see. Boston has a more balanced roster, but Tatertot and Brown are soft mentally and Dame is bullet proof up there. It really is exactly what the Bucks needed. I have more faith in Dame and Giannis then I do The Jays + porzingus.
@lukekiefer5964
9 ай бұрын
Fr, Dame’s killer mentality, and Giannis is a n absolute murderer who put up 50 and 5 blocks in a finals close out game. That means a lot when considering Tatum and Brown are inconsistent mental weaklings.
@JustKev_21
9 ай бұрын
@@lukekiefer5964💯💯 AGREED.Boston ARE F&@$)$?() BUMS.Bucks have a championship already with Giannis.Dame wants to WIN BADLY
@coreystanley5820
9 ай бұрын
Tatum dropped over 50 in a game 7 last year
@DammitBobby
9 ай бұрын
@@coreystanley5820 and then proceeded to completely no show in the following 3 games because he's not as much of a dog as the other teams players.
@lukekiefer5964
9 ай бұрын
@@coreystanley5820 Finals is a different animal. Plus Giannis had more of every other stat, and played a historic game which will be remembered forever. No one will ever remember Tatum’s rando game 7 performance 3 years from now.
"you eat everything" Stephen A. flamed Perk 🤣
Dame is your favorite player's favorite player. Dude is unbelievable
Giannis played ok in this win. Once they get chemistry it will be tough to stop Giannis and dame. When they went up by 20 I think we will see them doing that to team consistently once they get it rolling. I don’t expect kelly oubre to keep shooting like he did
@oneautumnleaff2119
9 ай бұрын
23pt 13reb he played great tf are you talking about, ofc Giannis is going to score less with Damian on the court, it's common sense.
@mrmoney6767
9 ай бұрын
@@oneautumnleaff2119 Im talking about the turnovers he was committing for one. And he wasn’t as efficient as he usually is missing some drives he would usually make and at times the offense was stagnant. They made a lot of runs when he was on the bench and lillard was in the game so head he played ok compared to what we usually see him doing
The only concern for the bucks is can they do this consistently for 82 games. Not win them all of course, but to grow the team chemistry and face adveristy as a team. It always takes a little time for a superstar to find his rhythm with a new team, but this is only a slight concern as i have full faith in this team to go on a deep playoff run
@Wormholt
9 ай бұрын
Giannis and Dame look like they’ve already gelled. They look like a perfect fit already. It’s only going to get worse as the role players understand their roles
@monkboy4628
9 ай бұрын
They won by 1 point buddy
@ByrdBrain96
9 ай бұрын
@@Wormholt As a Celtics fan Dame needs to have the ball in his hands in crunch time, Giannis can’t dribble and with how they’re officiating this season he’s not going to be able to just run over ppl come playoff time.
@trelwilliams5003
9 ай бұрын
@@ByrdBrain96dame did have the ball in the crunch time. Dame has to find Giannis on the pick and roll
@Wormholt
9 ай бұрын
@@ByrdBrain96 this is wishful thinking. Giannis will attract a lot of attention in the paint and just kick it out to Dame 😂 you guys are cooked
As a Portland native and watching Dame his whole career he deserves it y’all !!
I been telling people Dame is top 3 pg, as a blazer fan I never thought bro would leave but as a basketball fan I truly want bro to have a chance at winning and I’m so happy he finally gone get the recognition he deserves 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
If the Bucks stay healthy they will win the championship!
@rolydio
9 ай бұрын
No they won't! Celtics are much better lol!
Someone else already commented this but it's so true. Dame is strong in everything Giannis lacks while Giannis is strong in everything Dame is lacking. Y'all scroll down and read the original comment. He's speaking facts
Are people commenting even watching the games, it took the Sixers 2 herculean efforts by role players to get within 1, Tobias scored 20 on 89% shooting and Oubre 27 points on 82% shooting, 83% from 3 btw. The defense was not an issue, they just could not miss. Unless people on here are about to tell me that Oubre and Harris are going to remain this efficient through the rest of the season, then lets just crown the sixers the champs since last night Embiid was dog water, and when he is back who is stopping Embiid + Maxey + 89% FG AVG Tobias + 82% FG AVG Oubre.
I really enjoy seeing perk and Stephen A together, a great funny segment 😂
With 76ers don't sleep on Kelly Oubre Jr, I'm going with Bucks vs Warriors in the NBA Finals, with Bucks winning it in seven games. I think the Lakers probably will be Lebron have to carry this team especially in the end of games, Nuggets to me losing Bruce Brown is huge, I admit I was torn between the Suns or the Warriors going to the finals, I'm just not going to bet against Steph Curry , they add CP3 through trade, I like the addition of Dario Saric a big who can stretch the floor.
Dame showing y’all he really that dude..now he got a great supporting cast around him
Top 5 best players at each position! Point Guards - Steph , Kyree , Dame time , Fox , Ja Shooting Guards - Jimmy Buckets , D booker , Anthony Edwards , Klay Thompson , Donavan Mitchell Small Forwards - Lebron , KD , Kawhi , Tatum , Ingram Power Forwards - AD , Giannis , Kristaps , Scotti Barnes , Sabonnis Centers - Joker , Embiid , Gobert , Towns , Brook Lopez
“Since Moby Dick was a goldfish” 😂😂😂 got Stephen A to almost break.
These are the best athletes in the world and Dame just waltzing past them like nothing
People are forgetting that he has been doing exactly the same over past 10 years in Portland. When you are in a good team, you got more exposure to the media.
They won by 1 with a 39 point performance….This is fools gold
“Since Moby Dick was a goldfish” 😂😂
Let's be honest the problem with the bucks is health. With the exemption of the yr they won, they usually have some major injury that keeps one of their top guys out when it matters.
Who is the Giant Bird 🐔 sitting in the right? 😂😂😂