Stephen A. & Shannon Sharpe APPLAUD Kyrie Irving 👏 'A MAGICIAN ON THE COURT!' | First Take
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Stephen A. Smith & Shannon Sharpe discuss the Phoenix Suns falling to the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo before speaking on Kyrie Irving's greatness and the Dallas Mavericks contending with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
0:00 Dame Time overwhelms Phoenix Suns
1:47 Kyrie Irving's buzzer-beater
6:21 Luka-Kyrie duo or Jokic-Murray?
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Same Stephen a Smith who said kyrie should retire 3 years ago and bashed him because he will not take the jab. Much respect to kyrie
@philo2189
Ай бұрын
Stephen always said kyrie was great. And it wasnt just because he didn't take the vaccine. It was because of everything. The vaccine, randomly going missing, promoting anti semitic propaganda. Stephen As point was that he seems so much more focus on everything else and he's completely tuned out of basketball. So if he's so tuned out of basketball he should just retire.
@jos76e831
Ай бұрын
Yes cuz he was acting sus
@brooklynblack9015
Ай бұрын
@@jos76e831you the one who’s sus
@thekingbradable
Ай бұрын
The same Kyrie who was showing that he didn’t really want to play lol. FINALLY we can finally look at and talk about something he’s doing on the court for once
@cv1368
Ай бұрын
@@thekingbradablewhen did he show that. Y’all really jus be saying anything
Remember when the NBA & the media tried to bury Kyrie? I do.
@kdubbss0583
Ай бұрын
Pepperidge Farm remembers
@lightningjuniorsuper
Ай бұрын
Remember when Kyrie kept himself off the court for things tht could of been avoided? I do
@littleoneforever6450
Ай бұрын
@@lightningjuniorsuper like taking a fake shot nobody need it in the first place or posting the same movie shaq had playing in his theather i remember 😂 lame
@tylerthompson520
Ай бұрын
@@lightningjuniorsupersheep
@KingGoldGaming
Ай бұрын
Yes I do two separate times because Kyrie tweeted a movie link (media did not outrage about Amazon holding the movie) and when Kyrie refused the vaccine.
Friendly reminder this guy said Kyrie should retire not too long ago
@leonjahslion
Ай бұрын
Don't do that. Context matters.
@gabrielahunamba7273
Ай бұрын
@@leonjahslion believe me despite being a Kyrie diehard, I’m not delusional… he was more than deserving of criticism. However telling him to retire because of something outlandish and out of his control was unwarranted and was only even tolerated because of the negative momentum against Kyrie at the time
@cv1368
Ай бұрын
@@leonjahslionyes do that. Stephen A is a clown. He said that.
@QuanDaGoat1x
Ай бұрын
@@leonjahslionit’s true tho people bashed tf outta this man off of his choice not to long ago now y’all praise nah homie keep that same energy y’all had in 2022 🤡
@dantemitchell7920
Ай бұрын
Never due to skill.he just had some mental things he was going thru
“You switched up, stay on that side!” ~ Ja Morant.
@ChaseNSmoke
Ай бұрын
Not the person you should be quoting 😂
@angelaw9476
Ай бұрын
@@ChaseNSmokeTake your stupid MAGA hat off and keep loving broke back mountain. Moron 🤡
@Brandonmv
Ай бұрын
@@ChaseNSmokewhy not? Did he break any laws or something
@ChaseNSmoke
Ай бұрын
@@Brandonmv it doesn't matter if he broke laws, the behavior clause is in his contract. Just like with any other job in this country. How don't y'all understand that part?
@ChaseNSmoke
Ай бұрын
@@tbrooks. then why didn’t you tag the person that I replied to?
Crazy how they are sucking off Luka and Kyrie now. When they originally made the trade for Kyrie SAS said it doesn’t work.
@tigerhoods7927
Ай бұрын
They only do it when they win lol
@deadlylightningspirit4295
Ай бұрын
They’ve been shitting on both of them for so long as next game we lose they will say the same bs
@KevyButler
Ай бұрын
You can't be a straight man saying this SMH
@weaponxd253
Ай бұрын
It ain't that deep
@richierich4330
Ай бұрын
Im a dallas guy and i never hear them talk bad about Luka and Kyrie offensively. Its only defensively. Which they aint lying about that.
SAS: "Kyrie is the frontrunner for MVP. This brotha...."
@supernotnatural
Ай бұрын
didnt make all star
@0-2-1
Ай бұрын
No bro
@sgorham925
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@dalegriffin6768
Ай бұрын
That's disrespectful to Luka bro,Luka is the best player in the game right now,it's between him & The Joker, Kyrie is not even on the list, If wasn't for Luka hitting that 3 from the logo and tying the game Kyrie wouldn't have had that chance to win the game
@gumption2967
Ай бұрын
@@dalegriffin6768why can’t they both be ?
As a natural born hooper Kyrie dines at the same table as MJ and Kobe. God given Talent.
@erikpuka2627
Ай бұрын
Nobody dines w MJ
@ClassicallyChristion
Ай бұрын
@@erikpuka2627mj stans are insufferable
@matthewlonnon5662
Ай бұрын
it’s literally practice, don’t discredit the work he put in. It’s thousands of hours spent in an empty gym working on technique
@terrel192
Ай бұрын
@erikpuka2627 you right Bron better
@stephonaugustin1384
Ай бұрын
@@ClassicallyChristionmannnn 🤣🤣🤣
Stephen A: I have nothing to add to that Also Stephen A: *adds to it for another 5 minutes*
@brianharris1349
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂
I didn’t know Kyrie was on pace for 50/40/90… if it was anybody else they’d be putting that front page
@amarelogan7081
Ай бұрын
He has already did, while in bkn
@tigerhoods7927
Ай бұрын
Facts but I think he did it before
@Duma2011
Ай бұрын
Since Kyrie is in Dallas, the media over there mostly focuses on the cowboys.
@moneybagshawty7086
Ай бұрын
Beeen doing that since his Cavs days
@USMC-cv5sd
Ай бұрын
@@tigerhoods7927 Yes, he did it before, but the 50% from the field is meaningless if a person shoots mostly 3's, like Curry, Buddy Heild, and I guess Lillard.....even Al Horford shoots mostly 3's....and Duncan on Miami. A person who hits 40-3's our of one-hundred tri3s , has an effective field goal percentage of 60% for those 3's.......because that's 120 points (3×40=120)÷2=60%........its as good as someone shooting 60/100 from 2's.........whoever has the best effective field goal percentage is the better shooter from the field, because they're scoring the most points. Of course, free throws add to your scoring totals. I like math.....I hated weed, it stinks.....beer stinks too.
Deepest bag in the league!!!! MF tuff....
@adrijiyuda
Ай бұрын
Ever*
Kyrie truly the greatest finisher of all time
@bigdripbobz1072
Ай бұрын
pause
@nathanoppy
Ай бұрын
Nah. Michael Jordan. Go watch his lay up and finishing package. Especially through contact and multiple defenders
@bigdripbobz1072
Ай бұрын
@@nathanoppy mj and kyrie lowkey got the same packages still... it's just mj bring vertically with it unlike kyrie.
Fasting actually improves focus/work performance for many people.
@kuruptzZz
Ай бұрын
Sure, for normal people. Playing like a superstar in an intense full NBA game after not eating or drinking the entire day, sweating buckets...come on that's borderline superhuman
@rmrlawnet
Ай бұрын
@@kuruptzZz I had no idea he wasn't taking in fluids. I thought it was just a food thing.
@kuruptzZz
Ай бұрын
@@rmrlawnet Yup - sunrise to sunset, no food or drink. Guy was parched!
He was not trying to go to OT. He was ready to eat
Kudos Shanon for giving playing while fasting the real lime light it deserves. Unreal.
I was there the arena was lit man
Stay on that side SAS
@ChaseNSmoke
Ай бұрын
What side? He's never insulted Kyrie's talent. Context matters.
@HookahDoncic98
Ай бұрын
@@ChaseNSmoke he’s a hater. He hates Kyrie and definitely hates Luka and the mavs. We don’t need him to validate our organization
@freddygaulman5493
Ай бұрын
@@HookahDoncic98well hes not going amywhere anytime soon so...
@ChaseNSmoke
Ай бұрын
@@HookahDoncic98 he doesn't hate Kyrie. They've had disagreements. But he's always praised his talent.
@micahjohnson138
Ай бұрын
@@HookahDoncic98nah sas look fair yall just player fangirl
Kyrie's best season since Cleveland, hope they make it to the play offs👏
@Bxrry
Ай бұрын
Nah nets kyrie was different
"kyrie has no post game"
@Squeezemycrackers
Ай бұрын
I mean he doesn't. Do not justify a post game with a party trick shot that he doesn't normally do.
@soufatldude700
Ай бұрын
@@Squeezemycrackers no he genuinely has a post game. i dont think you watch actual kyrie footage rather than highlights
@LoveTheGiant
Ай бұрын
I don't know what to tell you if you thought that shot was a post move lol ..
@thekidfromcleveland3944
Ай бұрын
I vividly remember his spin around on Curry in the block. Get out of here with that.
@tysheenlee9826
Ай бұрын
@@soufatldude700ky got a compilation on KZread just post move that guy don’t know what he talking about
Love how SAS switches up whenever it suits him
Why do they have to bring up Iverson to praise kyrie
@antno_2064
Ай бұрын
It always happens
@adriansmith2295
Ай бұрын
Fr that's ridiculous
@SamUHells
Ай бұрын
Because they’re similar in game. Why wouldn’t they bring up one of the best ball handlers and scorers with another? It’s a good comparison.
@Shaolin91z
Ай бұрын
No need to bring up Iverson. Just bring up Boston or Brooklyn 🤡
@antno_2064
Ай бұрын
@@adriansmith2295 lmfaooo
Gafford, the sky is the limit for this man. Huge potential.
If you’ve ever played basketball than you have to appreciate this shot! Anyone who plays knows how awkward it feels to shoot with your off hand
@junkbuster2521
Ай бұрын
the thing is, He doesn’t have a off hand
@yungrichyungin7714
Ай бұрын
@@junkbuster2521fax
@heruhainus7775
Ай бұрын
Kyrie is left handed bruh
This is so cool. We are praising Kyrie's basketball prowess...not off the court issues. I love it.
@tonymckinney1355
Ай бұрын
He didnt have issues with anyone, people had issues with him.
@mellod5615
Ай бұрын
Yeah that tends to happen when THE MEDIA focuses on off court issues bc they wanna report gossip like tmz instead of sports. Local media in Dallas has had sense enough to ignore everything else and only focus on basketball. The national media ignores him until they can't anymore, hence this segment.
@jamalfrancis2135
Ай бұрын
" And those seen dancing were called insane by those who could not hear the music " said Nietzsche. Kyrie dances to the beat of his own drum and this leads to him being misunderstood by people who never take the time to understand his point of view.
@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju
Ай бұрын
@@tonymckinney1355 Kyrie's name generates EXTREME headlines and ratings. The media targeted him for the clicks and advertising revenue
Suns don't have defensive players to play any lick of defense. Literally no one with defensive prowes
@MoneyMadeKade
Ай бұрын
Royce O Neal and Josh Okogie are solid defenders, but no elite defenders if that’s what you mean.
@Chukkbukk
Ай бұрын
Facts
@Ahmed-uu9ro
Ай бұрын
They can't rebound when it matters either, 0 bench and the 1 star on the bench (Bol), Frank doesn't play him. 1st round exit.😂
@emmanuelbutera1253
Ай бұрын
Bro, what’s their defensive record, they 12th overall for the season and 7th since January, people like u who don’t watch basketball are the ones who take one game and say they can’t play defense, but you haven’t been watching much, ur just like Steven A and Shannon, they don’t watch enough basketball
@emmanuelbutera1253
Ай бұрын
@@Ahmed-uu9rothey one of the best rebounding teams in the nba so that’s a lie
Kyrie is special because of his faith, all praises to the most high.
He is the most skilled ever
@DonGivani
Ай бұрын
Nope😂
@GOATZELWARDBANDWAGON.
Ай бұрын
@DonGivani Argubly is his manipulation of the ball is the best I ever seen. A complete offensive arsenal both hands. The league is lucky he's not 6"6
@DonGivani
Ай бұрын
@@GOATZELWARDBANDWAGON. Go watch Pete Marevic tape or even White Chocolate
@GOATZELWARDBANDWAGON.
Ай бұрын
@@DonGivaniAnd go watch kyrie left handed hookshots over a 7 footer. Dude has a post game at 6"1. Once again I said argubly it's not a laughable statement.
@adriansmith2295
Ай бұрын
Nah brah don't let the media lead you like sheep
Fasting actually improves focus. Olajuwon got his quadruple double during Ramadan
SAS refuses to give Doncic his flowers as a top 5 player. But when Kyrie has a game winner then he decides to talk about the Mavs.
@betancourt564
Ай бұрын
I wonder why...
@beatrixstrongfrfr
Ай бұрын
You mean Luca Mabrick?
Finally ESPN is giving Mavericks and LuKai the recognition they deserve. Winning does make a difference 🤣 can wait to see Mavericks in the playoff with the Scariest duo in the league. PS: Actually Iverson’s favorite player is Luka. He has said it many times.
As a kyrie fan seeing good press ACTUALLY ABOUT his skill on the floor is great to see. Everything negative was irrelevant off court bs #a11
I was waiting for this
He gets the Mavs 2 (maybe 1) rings, plays 6+ seasons to finish career in Dallas, that left hand up pose is very likely his Dallas statue.
@melanatedgod5337
Ай бұрын
I hope so. 3 statues would be amazing! Dirk, Kyrie, and Luka!! #MFFL
The two most funniest reactions. Jokic's look of devestation "Are you kidding me?" and Doncic' "You've gotta be kidding me!"
One of the greatest hot takes I've heard in a while. Stephen A. and Shannon agree on everything.
Kyrie is the most dangerous player when he cares about basketball
@sheluuhvsjojo
Ай бұрын
he always cared. he just cared about himself first.
@chrisdamon1096
Ай бұрын
Top 5 when he's focused
@ghosting6723
Ай бұрын
Y’all say when he cares like how can we fault a man for putting him first it’s very relatable yet people keep taking jabs at him
@ethanhuntemcee1663
Ай бұрын
@@ghosting6723and taking jabs 😂🤣
@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju
Ай бұрын
@@chrisdamon1096 He was always focused. The media just focused on other things because it generated headlines and ratings
Great analysis.
I saw Magic Johnson level determination on that shot on the joker
Stephen changes his mind more than politicians
Ayyee glad to hear my beat still on here ❤
Y’all preaching this segment!!
@Bang-bangNinersgang-hv5yt
Ай бұрын
Yeah, a false ceremon
lol yeah Stephen said retire now he’s saying he’s a great player something he also said during the retire rant…yall weird
@user-yu5uz3du7z
Ай бұрын
Facts over racks 💯👍
Kyrie movements are like some magical time shift/ phase-shift. Its a change of speed, seemingly in mid stride/ mid-air etc... see X-Men's "Nightcrawler" Truly amazing As a Mavs fan, who is only just now seeing him play. Its something new every night. Been watching the NBA since the 80s. Never seen this before. To have the elder Jedi, teaching the younger Jedi, being coached by the Master Jedi, its truly a blessing to be a Mavs fan rn, an NBA fan at that.
Luka and Kyrie are looking like the duo that presents the biggest threat to Jokic,Murray and the Nuggets.
@paralleluniverse99
Ай бұрын
Lmao 😂
@-ac-8296
Ай бұрын
they really aren't. Mavs wouldn't get more than one game in a playoff series against Denver. Denver didn't show up to most of this regular season game and still almost won
@jonathanvalero648
Ай бұрын
Watch the game the nuggets down 12 and boom like that took the lead, Murray messed up the last play. The nuggets are coasting they are dangerous number 1 in clutch defense and offense look how fast they tied the game
Most underrated player in the NBA My favorite Baller FOR YEARS. ⛹
Luka looking like he said thank God we got this guy 😂😂😂
Jump shot finger roll hook all one hand in one motion with the spin sheesh
Fasting is not an issue. You gain super focus after 5 days and also have more energy once you get going
THATS MY UNCLE! 😎 Do it to em Drew. Kyridiculous
@jblaze1336
Ай бұрын
Dam 😂 that's so dope Kool 💯 congratulations 🎉
Dame 31 and 16.... Is wild in any game for his career
Yet people called me crazy when I said the Suns might not even make it out the first round 😂 I saw the makeup for this team this season and just knew this wasn't gonna work
I'm starting to feel like Mase when he told Cam that he counting his Zoom Days lol everytime i look at First Take, Shannon via Satellite
Ky is a god wit the rock bruh,most skilled player ever
Wonderful to see SAS praising Kyrie instead of calling for him to retire. Most talented player I have ever seen
When these guys talked all that ish in the beginning of the season I KNEW they would eat those words!!! 🏆 2024
Actually you keep your focus when your fasting
Mavs vs Nuggets gotta be a series
@-ac-8296
Ай бұрын
Nuggets 4-1
@MoneyMadeKade
Ай бұрын
Nuggets 4-1 or 4-2
@bondinho6114
Ай бұрын
Mavs 4-3
@JD-te6vm
Ай бұрын
Kyrie wins at least two games
If the Mavericks can play how they did last night, and with the remaining schedule they have they can definitely rise to the 5th seed!
How can one not mention A.I. when it comes to handles!!!
I wanna know when Mr 50:40:90 will start getting the respect he deserves? This is marker of true individual efficiency. MVP is a popularity / wins contest not really looking at value, otherwise Ky would in the conversation for sure. I could get into the maths more but for me Value starts with efficiency (Eff = points per mins played and conversion shot percentage)
@gohanspeed
Ай бұрын
You can always score more if you play more mins or take more shots so should not be used in MVP discussions as its usually coach who decides that. Assists and turnovers also matter. The advanced stats should be considered more if Ky is to really be noticed. The non trained eye just sees skills and circus shots (which makes it even more crazy..!)
Let’s see come playoffs which duo is better…..
Kobe is smiling down on Kyrie! Offensive skill level, hes up there now with his idol!
It's weird Shannon didn't mention Iverson 🤔
At last! they accepted the fact and praised the best duo luka and kyrie 😊
It's not his handles a lot of guys can dribble it's his MOVEMENT PATTERNS along with his dribbling
He kill me 😂😂. "Sun's they can't stop a cold"
Our brother Kyrie was fasting too😮💪🏻.
Kyrie and Luca have chemistry now. Straight cooking
Same Dude That Said Kyrie Irving AINT GOT A POST GAME 👀
And when Jokic and Murray gets going where is the answer for them?
Now I really hope Mavs win. Media and NBA would have to walk back on some many negative statements against Kyrie
Crazy how the narative changes when u winning 😂😂
One of the best regular season games, againts the Champs, best player, good win #11, go Mavs MFFL......
He focused
Dallas is a team no one wants to face in the post season. They got nothing to lose, are healthy, clicking and finally got solid defense with PJ and Gafford gelling.
Finishing at the rim it's George Gervin and Kyrie, if you don't believe me youtube doesn't lie.
Now all of a sudden they love Kyrie foh keep that same energy Shay & SAS
The way they talk about the 73-9 warriors, they act like Harrison Barnes had the greatest finals
@kevinperry8144
Ай бұрын
Yea and they act like the Warriors got swept it took a 3-1 comeback and a game winning three in game 7 to beat them.... 4-2 Warriors ( no Kd, Love or Kyrie) 4-3 Cavs (no KD), 4-1 Warriors, 4-0 Warriors ( no Kyrie)
He shoots with his right and did that with his left 😮💨
Dry-fasting is actually easier to do than just water fasting imo, you don't get hungry. I would not be surprised if the energy not being used to digest food gives his body more responsiveness so he can pull off what he usually does with even more precision.
nobody is stopping anyone in todays game!
Before they're not working well together but one big game winning shot now they're scary,that's analyst for ya..
oh. he's. just. AWESOME
The big O never had 30 and 15… I never knew that
Pepperidge farm remembers how SAS treated kyrie
This is the basketball version of Kai Cenat and Ray. Scoob and Roy, run with it!
They first round exits without a doubt Portis dropping 31 is crazy
KOBE HIT A 3-POINTER WITH HIS LEFT HAND & HIT A POST-UP SHOT WITH HIS LEFT WHILE THE LABRUM IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WAS TORN
Fasting improves focus..stay Sharp.
I think Kyrie as a vet who has won a title would be the perfect fit to play next to Wemby.
@jambifats9
Ай бұрын
Ahah. He is fitting well ne t to Luka
@dreamweaver80
Ай бұрын
@@jambifats9 Yeah true and they made some good trades getting Gafford and Washington. I'm just thinking down the road maybe who would pair well with Wemby as a second man that could contend for titles. So far, for me it would be a player like Kyrie, Halliburton, Mitchell, Fox, Booker, Brunson. I know there are more too. And, honestly I would not be surprised if Steph, if he feels the Warriors are done, finished his career with Pop and Wemby in SA to get a couple more rings. He has a good relationship with Pop.
@kf_01
Ай бұрын
No one wants to get traded to the Spurs. The Spurs only grow superstars in house, not attract them. So nah, Kyrie to Spurs is super unlikely
@dreamweaver80
Ай бұрын
@@kf_01 I hear you and it is not likely, but I dod think in this case playing next to Wemby might draw someone like an Irving to win a chip with him as a young star. It is a different NBA and players chase rings for legacies. I mean I could see Steph playing his last few years with the Spurs. Could you imagine Steph playing with Wemby?
You can’t stop someone with supreme handles
Last season Dame averaged 32 points per game. They didn’t let Dame go crazy. That’s what he does. They let Portis go crazy.
Bobby portis turns to a marvel hero when the fans start chanting his name
I love shannon.. he is a class act!
I didn’t believe the suns would make it to the finals, but I didn’t think they would be an 8 seed 😅
0:01 did molly just hit the blunt
2-3yrs later now He’s this and That and u appreciate his game again smh these 2 brothers 🤣
That shot was crazy…
You beat me to it,I was going to say the same thing,we haven'r forgot Stephen A,🤔
I can't stand the media labels on coaches. There is a difference between being a defensive coach and having a great defensive team. The Pacers teams that put Frank Vogel on the map were built as a defensive stopper team. A 7'2 shot blocking center with PG and Lance Stephenson and Goerge Hill. That team would be great defensively with any coach. Stop the coaching labels and appreciate the rosters that gave them their reputation.
This year it can go anywhere with who wins the championship. Everyone has looked good then terrible all year.
@user-wx5eo1tx4c
Ай бұрын
The nuggets feel pretty inevitable. They are coasting right now and still look amazing, not to mention they step it up to another level come the playoffs.
@der6519
Ай бұрын
The competition will be tougher than last years for the Nuggets.
@malcolmwayne8457
Ай бұрын
@@user-wx5eo1tx4c 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 This Guy Gets it 💯💯💯💯
@jagr06
Ай бұрын
@@user-wx5eo1tx4c Nah nuggets aren't repeating, we haven't seen a repeat championship in over half a decade which is good. I like seeing new teams winning every year. I would love to see Timberwolves or OKC win. Sick of the lakers, nuggets, warriors(although i love them) winning all the time. I wouldn't mind Celtics winning if tatum can wake up in the post season and play consistent ball