'I was right & y'all were wrong!' - Stephen A. brags about his NBA Finals prediction 😆 | First Take
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'I was right & y'all were wrong!' - Stephen A. brags about his NBA Finals prediction 😆 | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Jay Williams react to the Warriors winning the franchise's fourth NBA championship in eight seasons and Stephen Curry capturing his first NBA Finals MVP. Golden State defeated the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals to secure the title.
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Perk just doesn't like the Warriors and Curry. He's the same guy who said they wouldn't win in the next 4-5 years. 🤣
@jordanross8561
Жыл бұрын
Naw fam I can’t really say that and I’m a steph fan Perk bout the only one who calling step a top 5 all time so it can’t be hate
@TheSwagIsBack
Жыл бұрын
@@jordanross8561 he still hates them
@WSOaklndBaseBoy18th
Жыл бұрын
@@jordanross8561 he been mad since he thought he was gon get a ring in 2017 😂
@moctezuma_2
Жыл бұрын
Naw he put Steph as a top 4 player of all time
@adibabdullah6633
Жыл бұрын
Facts 😂......
Kendrick Perkins has proven time and time again that he has no idea what he is talking about...
@samadkrish
Жыл бұрын
lol..he is talking about next year and doesn't admit about this year win!
@TheBlackGeo
Жыл бұрын
Bro picked suns in 6 last year 😂. Then had to apologize to that boy Giannis. Perk needs to take a year off from making picks
@abox6562
Жыл бұрын
😵 I’m dead. I can see someone mimicking his laugh reading this comment.
@beefcheese3395
Жыл бұрын
He still not over "You ain't playing tonight".
@ldb6246
Жыл бұрын
😆😆😆
Stephen A. is brilliant. He expertly relaxes his guests, reminding them that it’s all in good fun, gives props, and then of course BLASTS OUT “I WAS RIGHT AND Y’ALL WERE WRONG!” HAHAHA! He is so smart and entertaining!
@vf2929
Жыл бұрын
ahhahahahahahah yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh that's his trademark hahahahahahahah
@KeenFocus
Жыл бұрын
Thats y he make 10M per year
@thealphagamer787
Жыл бұрын
I see through your disguise Stephen A. you cannot fool me.
@josephpedley308
Жыл бұрын
That's how you let the guard down. 🐐.
@managed9348
Жыл бұрын
I wonder what James Harden is doing right now
"memphis is a different beast" "Mavericks will end this lucky run" "Boston will show them true defense" Keep doubting the dubs so we can keep winning
@ImTheBestNerd
Жыл бұрын
crazy that the warriors defense was on par if not BETTER than the boston celtics, i mean what was Marcus Smart doing out there? Clamping curry? Huge shoutout to Rob Williams tho that man is MENACE in the paint
@sofus47
Жыл бұрын
Nobody thought that about the mavs you tripping
@vc5917
Жыл бұрын
@@sofus47 shhhhhhh doesn’t fit the narrative
@Grandmatabby
Жыл бұрын
Nobody's even Doubting them...People did doubt them when Thomas was injured..and what did the Dubs Win?? NOTHING....
@yasuozed8351
Жыл бұрын
@@Grandmatabby They won Championship lmao
I absolutely love the way Stephen A handled this question. Spitting game to perk and jwill then going ham for GSW 🤣
@KayMattersOfficial
Жыл бұрын
Like Eminem in 8 Mile they couldn't respond with anything 😂😂😂😂
@angel-gc2dp
Жыл бұрын
warriors Champions again next year and the year after that
@WealthEngineering
Жыл бұрын
Yes that was class act and great entertainment
@devytalks5564
Жыл бұрын
Bro both of them didn’t answer the question 🤣🤣
@princemensah4156
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
Boston was suppose to be their hardest test, Warriors were suppose to be too small. Warriors are excellent offensively and defensively.
@jobunaga4178
Жыл бұрын
size matters not. judge me by my size, do you? - jedi master yoda
@ChowtimeTV
Жыл бұрын
If they face a healthy Milwaukee it’s a wrap
@tijan8948
Жыл бұрын
And they play as a team 💯
@BonesDMS4life
Жыл бұрын
@@ChowtimeTV the bucks ain’t gone be able to out score them and the warriors are the only standing dynasty in the nba so they will get their calls
@SM-vx6zq
Жыл бұрын
@@ChowtimeTV bucks are garbage. They wouldn’t have won if other teams were healthy so I don’t wanna hear injury excuses for them
This is what you will respect from Steven A, while perk gets all serious and grumpy not wanting to be made fun off, Steven A highlighted on things Perk got right as well on a day to day basis. He emphasized the reality that they can all be wrong often times. Personally it was great to see Steven A to handle the things with class with co-anchors. God bless everyone and hope you have a wonderful and blessed filled week ahead!
I’m not a warriors fan but this team has been run so perfectly they’re dangerous for years to come.. literally the gold standard. Teams need to try and copy this. Because this is elite
@shockjocktv1246
Жыл бұрын
yea they can copy it if they can get dell and Sonya to go back 34 years and due a repeat. Da GOAT!! (30) Steph Curry
@TheReck12
Жыл бұрын
They've been copying and yet they're always a step behind
Stephen A is absolutely correct. If they stay healthy and players such as Poole get better etc golden state will be a serious contender AGAIN
@TB-vb3ov
Жыл бұрын
It's also beacuse I see Wiseman being very good when healthy next season. Definitely favorite to win again but still anything could happen.
@NFLNICKLEE1
Жыл бұрын
Dubs ain't winning title. C's fin get dey Revenge in Playoffs. Healthy Nets team is winning title.
@Togomei
Жыл бұрын
Celtics need a bench that 7 man rotation ain't going to cut it.
@Dreamer2go
Жыл бұрын
@@NFLNICKLEE1 you people still haven't learned your lesson. They were doubted this year, look who won? History tends to repeat itself lol.
@beefcheese3395
Жыл бұрын
Again? They just won. They ARE the most serious contender already. Lets just hope he's right about them winning next year!
“I don’t get paid off predictions” - Perkins Lol we know. He’s always wrong.
@crudojoshuaricofort8795
Жыл бұрын
I mean he does get paid off predictions wrong... When he predicts a team will win, we bet for the team against them
@rawmeseesoundsavvvy170
Жыл бұрын
Exactly 😂
@daysinndurham236
Жыл бұрын
ALWAYS
@arnelbpajarillo855
Жыл бұрын
He gets paid to be wrong with his dummy predictions or just being a bozo who don’t like the warriors
"its ok to be wrong" and thats what makes Stephen A great
@andregregorysamuelgilles899
Жыл бұрын
Every body can be wrong but less than Perks.
Jason Tatum made a point that all the talking heads miss when they’re picking one team or another to beat the Warriors. He mentioned all the game planning and film study that teams do to prepare for them… but once you’re actually playing them the Warriors morph to become whatever you didn’t expect and the stuff you prepared for is harder to execute than imagined. This is due to underrated coaching and determination and belief in one another that comes from a culture of togetherness and confidence building.
@andregregorysamuelgilles899
Жыл бұрын
They would rather talk about The Greatness of Steve Kerr, The Great Great Coach.
love how Stephen A dealt with the situation here. He noticed perk was a bit heated so he showed him some respect then moved on
@GregoryKeller
Жыл бұрын
Which is insane that a grown man has to calm down another grown man talking about sports
@whatsyourpoint1facts942
Жыл бұрын
@@GregoryKeller 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏🙏🙏🙏
@nickgerard8268
Жыл бұрын
@@GregoryKeller on God bro
"If Klay Thompson comes back 80% ....they might win it all." - The Great Stephen A. He nailed it. We all have respect for KP, he just needs to come on my side.
@MaestorRasanen
Жыл бұрын
Even the blind chicken find the seed. :D Nah Stephen A ain't blind. Just joking. :D
@brixaabrixaa3390
Жыл бұрын
Crazy bc he wasn’t even 80% more like 65%. Klay has no lateral quickness right now but watch him next season he gone be back
@ayedph5785
Жыл бұрын
@@brixaabrixaa3390 yeah his defense need to comeback next season.
@axelbauh7937
Жыл бұрын
@@brixaabrixaa3390 rewatch game 5 and 6. Klay defense on Jaylen Brown was phenomenal. He locked him up.
@RebornKingz
Жыл бұрын
@@axelbauh7937 They wasn't paying attention enough
In his post victory interview Steph said “Nobody thought we’d be here” I immediately thought “Stephen A. did”. He called this one
Stephen A is one of the very few sports analysts who never wavered in his belief on Warriors.
People didn't give the Warriors enough respect. They were the number 1 defense until Draymond Green got injured. They have a great coach, a winning culture, a great roster, a great front office. Those who despise the Warriors again are gonna regret it.
@wordplay8733
Жыл бұрын
Mmmmmmm
@gunkmasterflex942
Жыл бұрын
Well maybe not regret. But be in constant misery lmao
@zeaferjones1404
Жыл бұрын
Halfway through the season when I saw the Warriors getting healthy and knowing their toughest competition would be the Suns, I was pretty confident they were going to win the West. I had no clue who was coming out of the East so I didn't pick them to win it all confidently, but I was pretty sure they would win the West.
@edwinwashington6288
Жыл бұрын
no they werent my brother, actually the eastb held that title of best defensive team all year maybe till the playoffs first it was theBulls till Covid and Injuries took part, then i believe it was Mil. or the Heat and then them Celtic boys took that title so nooooo dont do that, they never had that my dude
@RDwatchYTtoo
Жыл бұрын
@@zeaferjones1404 when GP II and jordan poole balling in December, I was confident warriors gonna win championship. Every champion team has decent role players
😂😂😂😂😂 Stephen A Was Right Man He Said It All Year. And Imma Lebron Fan. The Man Was Right. 😂
@lavellephillips8224
Жыл бұрын
I shoulda betted when he said that in October
@tommybrown2038
Жыл бұрын
I feel sorry for you labum fans🤣🤣🤣
@NLGabriel75
Жыл бұрын
@@tommybrown2038 🤦🏾
@davidtoucet1033
Жыл бұрын
@@tommybrown2038 your an L🤣
@damiangarcia6367
Жыл бұрын
@@davidtoucet1033 nah y’all are , let’s go warriors !
Fun Fact: Klay Thompson has played in 6 consecutive finals because he was. Out for 2 years due to injuries.🤔
@theforwarder2557
Жыл бұрын
Thats insane
When the Owner’s sells a piece of the Team & the Stadium just to make money to keep the team together, it just shows the love , brotherhood and respect from the Owners down to the Players is amazing
@tvgator1
Жыл бұрын
In an age where some owners treat their teams as nothing but personal ATMs it’s outstanding to see this. Meanwhile the warriors will be worth BILLIONS more in the long run.
@andrewkawaoka634
Жыл бұрын
The worriers win on the biggest stage because the whole team from the top, owners, players, bench , all buying in, when we play as a team! To me, this last Finals, shows , the draft , trades, sets the tone of going all in and trusting your instincts,all other teams are trying to buy a Final's Ring!
This is why Stephen A Smith is the face of ESPN. A true entertainer, analyst, and leader of clowns.
@marrz8244
Жыл бұрын
Truth
@sexysportsfan1
Жыл бұрын
FIRE PERKINS
@brandonmohan9452
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 leader of clowns killed me
@janicerichards8959
Жыл бұрын
💯💯💯💯Facts 😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂🎊🎊🎊✌️♥️
@gideoncheung8731
Жыл бұрын
leader of clowns I'm dying🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Curry and Klay are aggressive in their post game interviews first time seeing them like that in a post game interview lmao
@drip2hard976
Жыл бұрын
They’ve been disrespected for 2 straight years
@TheSwagIsBack
Жыл бұрын
They was holding that in.
@TheSwagIsBack
Жыл бұрын
They was holding that in.
@liquidjackson7172
Жыл бұрын
They had a chip on their shoulder. Other teams weren’t respecting them. I like the slight heel turn.
@beefcheese3395
Жыл бұрын
"Holy Canoli!" - Klay
Will agree with Stephen A on this one. It's bout time to give credit where credit is due. The Warriors deserve their flowers. They earned this chip, and they're not yet done. They'll just keep getting better and better, and now they have the confidence moving forward. A HEALTHY Warriors have a really big chance of a repeat next season, dynasty continues.
Didn't realize that Poole and Wiggins became a factor for the Warriors so I didn't realized how much of a threat Warriors would be plus Steph Curry still playing at an MVP level his current age.
What people forget is that it’s not about just being able to match up athletically. It’s about being able to beat a team in a 7 game series. GSW forces you to run constantly when you defend, all 24 seconds of the shot clock, all 48 minutes, for the entire series. Plus, they’re going to play team defense. No one else in the league both defends at that clip and moves that much. I would really love to see them against a healthy Clippers and Nuggets in a 7 game series. But I agree with SAS, if they’re healthy, with Wiseman, and a full year to build on this playoff chemistry and momentum…watch out!
@scrilluchiano4789
Жыл бұрын
W
@sicko7113
Жыл бұрын
I can’t see them losing to anybody but Denver if the warriors are fully healthy with the youth of kuminga moody Poole and wiseman.
@ImTheBestNerd
Жыл бұрын
@@sicko7113 only thing the warriors were really lacking was size and athleticsm at the center position to stop the giannis's the embiids and the jokic's of the league, now we have a front court defense of James Wiseman, Draymond Green, and Andrew Wiggins? That's incredible, not to mention klay has a full off season and 82 games to actually find a rhythm. Sheesh
@hrishiv
Жыл бұрын
That Clippers team has barely changed since their 3-1 reverse sweep vs Denver
@kenilletv
Жыл бұрын
@@hrishiv I can’t really say that. They’ve been able to really solidify Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard and Terrence Mann in their confidence and their roles. And then you think about 2-way players such as Norman Powell and Robert Covington who could both start on both teams, being key players for them as well. They’re athleticism, shot making, defense, and ability to score in transition, isolation and half court is kind of scary. And they have championship coaching and good veteran leadership. Now, this all looks good on paper, lol, and they still need to prove themselves. But they’re definitely formidable opponents. Not to mention, they’re getting their own stadium soon, so they’re really looking to shake things up and create a solid name for themselves in the league. We’ll see what happens.
no one talks about GPII and how important he was in changing the momentum through out the finals. Kerr saw his team slippin and put him in at the right times to throw the Celtics off rhythm especially with their star players Brown and Tatum. He's going to be a viable everyday 7th man on that bench behind Poole. Might even be the first to contend for DPOY coming off the bench
@harrisonsloan6036
Жыл бұрын
GP2 an absolute must keep.
@babasolaosikoya5947
Жыл бұрын
@@harrisonsloan6036 absolutely
@tribalypredisposed
Жыл бұрын
GPII had the highest plus minus in game six. The real secret about GPII is the man is also a bucket, he has just been deferring to the stars and playing his role, but he had a fifty point game in the G League. If Kuminga and Wiseman can get fully up to speed on the defensive side next year the Warriors can put out a lineup of Wiseman, Kuminga, Wiggins, GPII and Poole that will be the new death lineup, stopping everyone on one end and unstoppable on the other.
@ghostin415
Жыл бұрын
@@tribalypredisposed I think we saw JK struggle finding his role in the playoffs. As athletic as he is, he often settled in taking a 3 rather than being aggressive. If he can find that identity next season, teams will always be in constant pressure all 48 minutes even when starters are resting. Warriors are just beginning to tap that raw talent with their young core (Moody, Kuminga, Wiseman). Very excited for next season
@ImTheBestNerd
Жыл бұрын
@@ghostin415 Kuminga is a really Raw prospect but his potential is limitless, I expect next season he'll find consistent minutes on this team and be a real contributor with the developmental staff of the warriors
Stephen A Smith DOES NOT get enough CREDIT !!! He knows his s#*! I remember watching First Take at the very beginning of the nba season last yr (it actually may have even been before the season started), Stephen A picked the Warriors from day one. Nobody was talking about them and he warned everybody. It was a great pick !!
This video shows you why people love watching Stephen A. lol... but I think he is right on this one. If you really look at everything Warriors has right now, it's actually a little frightening...they could actually win 2.
@andrewkawaoka634
Жыл бұрын
Celtics played as a team. 9 Final's Rings in 11 years , now hear comes another TEAM originated, and another dynasty just started! Two of the best teams in the history of the NBA, the common thread is the draft and defence first, all other GMs don't trust their instincts and try to buy their hardware, Golden State developing and actually pay the draftee who works hard and is rewarded with a multi-year contract and is in the rotation, Jordan Poole is a perfect example, Rookies see the rewards and the culture and of course, The Final's Ring! I will say, next year's Finals 💍 will be won by the Bench! And when the big three leave ,these bench players will win a Final's Ring 💍! It's the Worriers' DNA!
I give Stephen A. a lot of credit, he did say that his pick to win the championship was the Warriors. I definitely did not see them being able to get past the WCF without a dominant big. The emergence of Jordan Poole and the buy-in from Wiggins. He said it from the start of the season and deserves to talk his sh*t.
@kohsmoger1567
Жыл бұрын
Also looney was bigger than people realize
@reptilexcq2
Жыл бұрын
Wiseman next year will take them to a stratosphere. Why? Because Warriors never have a big that can stretch and shoot from the outside. A 7 footer that can rebound and block and play defense? Nah, it's over for the league.
@itsme558
Жыл бұрын
@@reptilexcq2 bro dont forget Kuminga the guy could become a beast someday
@tribalypredisposed
Жыл бұрын
I dunno, I picked the Warriors before the season started too, and to me it just seemed like the thing anyone who was not a complete casual would do. If Kerr has had Klay and Dray and Curry he has taken the team to the Finals and won more often than not. It does not take an above average mind or knowledge of basketball to predict that what happened a bunch of times before could happen again. Outside of Memphis, I saw no threats in the West, and while I was worried about the Heat I thought Warriors would prevail in the end. If Duncan Robinson's three point shotting had stayed at last year's percentage and Tyler Herro was not injured, I think they would have crushed Boston.
@RenaldyCalixte
Жыл бұрын
@@tribalypredisposed That's a Cap. Boston had a Rob Williams that was at 70% and a Marcus Smart at 75%. If both those guys are healthy they beating the Heat in 6. And the Warriors in 6 to win the title.
Perk you too big to be this sensitive. Up there frowning 🤣🤣🤣😂
He said Nets would beat Celtics, he was wrong. He said Bucks would be Celtics, he was wrong.
@rosbin56
Жыл бұрын
Clippers are shaking right now
@Karen-dn7qd
Жыл бұрын
Bucks are going to be scary next year
@billeh60
Жыл бұрын
He's been picking the warriors all year tho
@andrejohnson4663
Жыл бұрын
@@billeh60 right he had the Warriors wining it all. At the end it's about championship and he had the Warriors
@sfshinz
Жыл бұрын
“Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here! This is the War Room!” - President Merkin Muffley
Stephen A is my absolute favorite sportscaster! My wife watches General Hospital and he pops up once in a while which is a real treat!
Jay's face at stephen saying he's 6'1 lmao
@pfizer3082
Жыл бұрын
"it sounds good"
@floydd4779
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I missed that
@angel-gc2dp
Жыл бұрын
curry will have 6 titles
Thank you Stehen A.! That's right break the tension, let them off the hook, teach them how to move on,that's why you part of the new media
@RashidTak
Жыл бұрын
lmao no he isn’t
@idrisbradley116
Жыл бұрын
SAS, did not apologize 4 picking Boston 2 win game 6🤫🤭🤔😏🧐
@ZiWARUDO
Жыл бұрын
@@idrisbradley116 nah he said to jj that they might actually win game 6
@grichkatayou7558
Жыл бұрын
@@idrisbradley116 he picked the warriors to close it in 6 what are you talking about ? You’re on KZread don’t be lazy … look for it .
@DubThaGod
Жыл бұрын
@@grichkatayou7558 sas picked them to close in 7, but he’s been saying the warriors were winning it from the start of the season
I was really impressed how Steven. A was able to spin a negative Perk energy to positive and totally disarms him by reminding him how great he's been in the past ,brilliant Steven
Lol and that’s Take from SA!! 🙌🏼 😂 I love how passionate he is about his Job.. haha 😂 I agree though, Golden States got a great shot at a repeat. It’s really hard to argue that. And man was this Finals series awesome. 👏🏼👏🏼💯🔥
Y’all definitely need to appreciate SAS today everybody in they feelings mad about they wrong picks but he reminded everyone it’s all fun and games no need for all the negativity
@tijan8948
Жыл бұрын
💯
@Gymantis
Жыл бұрын
Can't believe Stephen A. had to be the voice of reason here even though he had the absolute right to rub it in their faces. This is why he get paid top dollar by the Network.
Stephen earned it. He stood by the Warriors when everyone else started to doubt them. Give this man a louder microphone for his victory parade.
@managed9348
Жыл бұрын
Not a lot of people tuned in sadly
@jaydenvu4178
Жыл бұрын
Stephen A Smith always stood by the warriors since 2015 😆😆 dude’s a fanboy of Steph and the warriors. Dude predicted the warriors to sweep the raptors …. then makes excuses for why Bron beat the warriors in 2016
If the Warriors DO repeat, that’s 5 rings in 9 years. That’s showtime Lakers numbers. That truly puts them in the conversation as greatest team of all time.
@righteousduke2704
Жыл бұрын
Solid statement.
@ImTheBestNerd
Жыл бұрын
If the warriors repeat and have kuminga moody wiseman and poole heading into the third year, sheeeeesh.
You can physically see how fuming Perks is at the possibility of Curry having 5 chips.
Preach SAS, I am with you all the way my brother. Steph and the Warriors are going to gunning for that 5th chip in 2023. Let's go Warriors
@poggamus4330
Жыл бұрын
CELEBRATE NOW AND FOCUS WHEN THE SEASON COMES.
@spikey5216
Жыл бұрын
Curry is not done! That man still hungry for top 5
@ryoofwildfire7535
Жыл бұрын
Congrats to the warriors but ain’t no way I ride with Stephen A he a 🤡 at most times.
@AssClappicus
Жыл бұрын
For a sec there i thought you said SAS and the warriors getting their 5th chip 😂
@benjaminan1183
Жыл бұрын
Healthy Clips will be the best team in either conference clearly.
Perk had to come to work this morning w/ the doo doo face....love to see it 🤣
The underrated thing about steph was he conditioning is crazy this dude is running all over court and still doing it in the highest level.
I'm with SAS. Everyone had the GSW down & out. There were those who said that Boston was going to sweep them. But Steph Curry, Klay & all the Warriors reminded everybody who they are. They are 2022 NBA champions!
@cornflakes3071
Жыл бұрын
Im a warriors fan, but i really had no expectation whatsoever for them positively before the playoffs but after the nuggets series i was kinda "eh i think its just a fluke, lets see if they can beat memphis" a way harder challenge. Then thats that.
All these analysts had Boston win 80% to 20%, “Boston’s too physical” etc. I’m not even a warriors fan but I knew they’d be back right away once they got through those injuries the past 3 years lmao
Warriors have well built and sustainable winning culture top down from the owners, front office and probably the towel boy all on the same page. A lot of teams are are emerging with this mindset too. Suns, Boston, Bucks, Nuggets. Teams like Nets and Lakers are still stuck in the Super team era.
@rosewater226
Жыл бұрын
Support the towel boy! 😆😆
@kyleinggo
Жыл бұрын
that towel boy had me laughin bro thanks for that XD
@nbafanboy1967
Жыл бұрын
mavs, toronto, pelicans & cavs should be in that same group with emerging organizations
@AndrewTaylorJr
Жыл бұрын
This is a great observation!! Golden State has it figured out on the culture spectrum. Teams that are still on the "superteam" wagon are going to get left behind. They're getting left behind. Warriors made the same mistake going that way getting KD. But they had a great winning culture already before him. Cavs had built a super team, so they felt they needed ro in order to beat them, and they were probably right. But I'm glad KD left. It gave the organization a chance to realize and remember who they are. They can revolutionize players and make them better as long as they are pliable. Wiggins is a down right superstar now! On another team, does he become that in this time? I'm not confident that he would. Gary Payton II, who was applying for a camera job or something with the team.... look at this dude! Yeah, Curry is my favorite player, and a bona-fide superstar no doubt, they don't win without him. But major credit has to be given to Kerr and the entire organization for the culture they've built. It's something special. It should be the goat of organizations. Over everybody, past and present.
@troelembiid6970
Жыл бұрын
@@nbafanboy1967 Pelicans? Because they picked an obvious number 1 pick in Zion? Other then that what have they accomplished? Wasting ADs prime and now Zions.
"and immma tell you why". 😂.. this phrase will b iconic for me
full respect and love for how Stephen A has believed in Warriors from the very beginning! Warriors for champs again next year! Love from China
Perkins is BITTER!!! I love Stephen A Smith!! Smile…relax lol! Today is my day!!! Warriors Championship DNA!!!!! Preach Stephen A Smith!!!!!!!!
@lucky889s9
Жыл бұрын
Of course he's bitter. Wattiors kept beating his Thunder and cavs. All the while he was just riding KG, KD, LeBron..
I gotta say bruh Stephen A. may have been wishy washy during the playoffs about the warriors but you gotta give him credit for him predicting the warriors in the finals at the start of the season
@SchulzEricT
Жыл бұрын
No you don't. The more he saw them, the less he thought they were a Finals team. That's actually a bad thing; you're supposed to get BETTER with more information.
Kendrick Perkins is really consistently bringing down the quality of the show. He makes watching ESPN content so tough at times. I don't get why ESPN is pushing him so much.
I'm glad that stephen A. is self aware that the GSW finals was basically the only prediction he got right this entire year. But dammit he did in fact get it right. Congrats to the warriors.
Gotta give it to Stephen A! I remember when he said the Warriors were winning it all!!
Perk is worst on TV than he was on the court and that says a lot. 🤣
@pugachevskobra5636
Жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@tdub752
Жыл бұрын
Guy is unbearable to listen to lmaooo
@kevdadecounty786
Жыл бұрын
Yeah Perkins is going to get fired
@user-uc7lo8sb1e
Жыл бұрын
He Sounds Ridiculous At Times..
@yashin2360
Жыл бұрын
i always use the thunder in 2k14 and i never use him once dude is like 50overall
Love this!
That back to back gon be epic 😎
Perk is mad af lol
If the Warriors win another chip it will depend on the younger guys like Poole and Kuminga taking a step and playing better defense.
@aayoub1
Жыл бұрын
Agree, younger players have to develop. Poole is good but he needs another two years at least to develop consistency and maybe add some muscles.
@Kevinschart
Жыл бұрын
yep..there were a lot of good teams that were injured this year. the warriors will need to be much better if they want to repeat.
@jobunaga4178
Жыл бұрын
@@aayoub1 we tend to forget how young these guys are because of their level of play. straight up though, guys aren't at their peak growth/strength at 22. it's typically 25-30 where they are at peak strength and stamina. kuminga and jordan poole at 24/25 have the potential to be both skilled and athletic.
@jairocastro4022
Жыл бұрын
@@jobunaga4178 don’t forget about Wiggins and looney both crucial young guys as well.
@RiruKrypto_
Жыл бұрын
I wonder how Steph will play the next 4-5 years he's still 34 years old and playing at his MVP level.
Media & Players had so much to say about the GSW especially during the 2 years they were dealing with injuries. They won, & now they clapping back & folks feeling some type of way. Action speak louder the words. & the GSW was about that action Coach. People forgot Steph, Dray & Klay all finally got to play together again during the playoffs. They haven't gotten back into rhythm yet. The only thing that is going to change is dealing with them extensions & contract talks. But be real. Free Agents just seen what Wiggins became....they seen Otto took less & won. Who said more Free Agents won't wanna come to the GSW? The GSW young guys will grow even more due to the experience they got. This team will get even better. The new motivation? Is proving they ARE A DYNASTY. Because that seems to be the new Goal Post for this team.
the one in the middle is DELUSIONALLLLLL. Truly
I wanted Boston to win but knew the GSW were gonna win it all. But glad Curry finally got that finals MVP 💯
@RiruKrypto_
Жыл бұрын
Yeah after Game 4 the series is already over, Steph Curry took the life out of Boston Celtics.
@Light13807
Жыл бұрын
Game 4 is the game changer that's because on Curry
Im also taking the clippers! For a 1st round exit next year. 🤷
@johndarius18
Жыл бұрын
You're crazy. They added two starters from the Trailblazers who can play.
@avejaly8065
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@user-sp7ph5zj7z
Жыл бұрын
@@johndarius18 that's why they moved up from a non-playoff team to a first rounder 🤷
@abioduna.1241
Жыл бұрын
😀😀😀😀😃😅
@michaelmomo8081
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ever since thw first game ive been watching warriors. Everytime they won, i always check stepehen a takeaways.
Man, Stephen A. being nice still. 🤣🤣🤣
Steph's already surpassed Lebron in at least one category: Dynasty. Only a few of the greatest players in history have that on their resumes.
@countertenorflor2107
Жыл бұрын
lebrun the cheater dont deserve respect!
@brucebruce7065
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, he been passed LeBron because he literally changed the game with the 3 point shot and is 2-1 in Finals series wins over him while they playing in the same era!
@terrellevans9079
Жыл бұрын
@@brucebruce7065 he is 3-1 against lebron
@brucebruce7065
Жыл бұрын
@@terrellevans9079 Yeah you right, my mistake there. Which only makes the argument, to me at least, that Steph has had a better career overall and a bigger impact on the game. Honestly, he is the best of this generation of players
@benh9935
Жыл бұрын
@@brucebruce7065 Even Steph doesn't believe he's had a better career than LeBron lol, stop it
Also SAS has been taking huge dubs this past year. He has been spitting facts and he has changed so much from the past 3-4 years
@tellsteveharveyidontwanthe2283
Жыл бұрын
not really bro predicted like 7 finals weong in a row💀💀😂
@nahshonchettiar2494
Жыл бұрын
@@tellsteveharveyidontwanthe2283 I'm not talking about his predictions for the finals. I'm saying he's not just blabbering and giving L takes. Most of his other takes have been really good and he has started to relate more to the players and has become softer in his unruly and unfair criticisms. Ive been watching the nba for 8 years now and he was a total nutcase with horrible takes and was very insensitive alot of times
@joekerr5418
Жыл бұрын
molly punani his biggest W
@djwitdaheat9750
Жыл бұрын
@@tellsteveharveyidontwanthe2283 literally nobody brought up the finals predictions
Perk is sick lol keep it coming
Thank you SAS.
What this the 1st time he’s been right in 12 years
@christiantorres8220
Жыл бұрын
He was right about the Lakers as well.
@Pedro-ds1xm
Жыл бұрын
amd he picked em way before they even got to the finals
@codyrm86
Жыл бұрын
He has been rigjt at least one other time im sure
@LatinoConservative
Жыл бұрын
50 years
@MegaThegin
Жыл бұрын
No
Let’s just enjoy this Championship win for the Warriors 2021-2022
Kendrick Perkins keeping the ‘Shaqtin a fool’ tag alive.
Stephen a was just preppin them up so he could gloat 🤣🤣🤣. Love it
STEPHEN A WAS RIGHT 1 TIME THIS WHOLE NBA SEASON
@neauntv
Жыл бұрын
It was the best thing to be right about tho
When there's the conversation about top NBA players I think for the most part people are just referring purely to basketball skills. But if the conversation is about the player's ability to win, then there are skills outside of basketball to that effect. Skills that I think Steph really exemplify. His style of leadership, almost in stark contrast to Bron, sure they both lead by their plays, but his style of leadership seems less authoritarian and more lifting. He brings out the best in his teammates. There's no doubt in my mind Jordan Poole would not have flourished the way that he has if he was on another team. Steph's leadership played a big role in his development. There's a reason why some of the greatest in the NBA have and never will win a championship ring. Because basketball is a team sport, and no one man can do it all by himself and Steph seems to have this aura that makes the people around him play better.
@tribalypredisposed
Жыл бұрын
Yes, extremely underappreciated when talking about the GOAT or other lists of the top players is their leadership skills and how they set the culture of the team and their willingness to sacrifice to win. Everyone talks about how unselfish Curry is and how unselfish the Warriors are, and they are that because of Curry, and Kerr, but it would not work without Curry. When people rank Harden and Westbrick, for examples, in the top 75 all time it makes me a little crazy because both were the reasons their teams never made it to the top with their selfishness and negative effects on team culture. You can do incredible things on the court, but if it is all about you and your ego out there and not about the team and the team winning, you actually suck at basketball.
@countertenorflor2107
Жыл бұрын
you sumed it well!
@djwitdaheat9750
Жыл бұрын
@@tribalypredisposed yeah I agree mj is the goat definitely
@shockjocktv1246
Жыл бұрын
Screw that his skills on the court is second to none! don't sell the Da GOAT that short. That is the media referencing size with ability
And this my friend why its called Entertainment...talk shows hooks us and engages us....
2:10 I love when Stephen A stays quiet before the storm.
Tbh these next few years have the potential to match their runs from 2014 all the way to 2019 if not better.. this franchise is built for greatness and they play their cards just right
Jay almost laugh when Stephen A said Perk was three times his size 😂
I love that he did give the flowers to Perk and JayWill
I’m from the SF Bay Area - you were not the only one who was right
Stephen A gotta call out Perk a few times over the summer
GSW may not win next year, but they have a great future if they can keep the Curry-Klay-Green alongside the drive of their young core of JP-JK-MM-JW.
@leormullakandov1039
Жыл бұрын
Only thing stopping them is injuries
@Th3WhiteNoise
Жыл бұрын
@@leormullakandov1039 i forgot Airdrew Wiggins
@animovies6105
Жыл бұрын
Kids
@rh3749
Жыл бұрын
There's a middle generation of Wiggs, Loon, and GP2. JTA too. They're critical to the success of the W's.
Its crazy how good the warriors are man dang😂💯
June 16th:We gonna get a bag 💼 Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole got their Bags on October 15th💰 Wiggins-4 Years,$109 Million,now tied to the Warriors for 5 Years with $143 Million Poole-4 Years,$140 Million
Man this guys Stephen a hilarious. This like his first time he got something right. 🤣🤦🏼♂️
Stephen A has doubted the Warriors many times after a loss during the playoffs.
@lousassoul7344
Жыл бұрын
NO HE HASNT
@loveeveryanime
Жыл бұрын
He was never steady, but he always said GS so
@KayMattersOfficial
Жыл бұрын
So would you if your predicted winning team was down 2-1 after game 3 and not knowing how they would respond in game 4. Key word was "nervous" that SAS repeatedly referred to.
@ferryfernandus1423
Жыл бұрын
@@loveeveryanime well this year he's been quite accurate. the last decade tho... xD
Stephen A got me hollering
4:25 major plot twist by Stephen A. They all saw it coming 😂
Love me some Stephen A! The passion is real!!!
@christineporter9914
Жыл бұрын
Ikr, same here
just love how Stephen getting matured with his wordings. 🤣🤣
Can’t wait to see who else the warriors will bring in to help so excited
You got to give Stephen a Smith credit he did pick the warriors before the playoffs, as a matter of fact he picked them during the regular season,pretty amazing pick. I also picked the warriors but that was only before the playoffs!
@cornflakes3071
Жыл бұрын
he picked the warriors since 2021, when we thought klay was coming back but re-injured himself in a pick-up game
Perk… the same guy that had the Nuggets, Grizzlies, Dallas and Boston beating the Warriors. Ok. 💀
And they're gonna do it again!! Yezyo Stephen A ,, I'm with ya brother! Much luv from the Philippines🇵🇭💪💪
Tell dem shout it out loud mek them know dem think a joke 🤣🤣💯
Ayoo Stephen A Smith is the voice of the Dub nation rn 💛💙 i wanted to say that to perk face 2 face but glad Stephen did it for me
fair play Stephen A always believed the warriors would be back and here we are
Stephen A was right for the first time in his life so yeah he gonna milk that😂
Well said, Stephen, well said well said!
Nobody talks about Moody, he had shown great skills and athlethism.