Stephen A. Smith thinks Kevin Durant IS A PROBLEM with the Phoenix Suns ☀️ | First Take
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On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Monica McNutt join Molly Qerim to discuss the state of the Phoenix Suns.
0:00 Michael Wilbon is correct
1:20 Disband the group?
6:00 That’s a difficult question…
8:00 Trade him?!
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Yall want Kevin Durant to care about being a leader when he has never cared about brushing his hair. Don’t put that type of pressure on him.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Boy could have at least slapped some of datt Murrays on that SOS pad he got
Im dead 😂😂😂😂
Put your phone down and go the corner...😂😂😂😂😂
They traded their entire team to have this trio. That's what their problem is.
I see know lies!!
The problem is they went and put together 3 of the same player, you need a variety and no leader on top of that.
I would have never traded cp3 for Bradley Beal y’all went to the finals his 1st year there,if you booker and Kd all you need is a pg and a big not another scorer
@@josiahmitchell8594 they said it simply 3 scorers
More so traded our entire team for Kevin Durant and Beal we already had book we drafted him, we fucked up gutting our young team like mikal bridges and cam Johnson, cam bridges. Deandre ayton needed to be traded but looking back now after seeing nurkic play in the postseason, we should have let him go to Indiana and try to get Myles turner or someone… then we get kd, and let Chris Paul go lol
Beal was so unnecessary 😂
And these same idiot analysts were all picking phoenix to be champs after that obviously retarded trade
I’m just glad he turned the Bucks down 😂sheeesh
Especially for $50 mil 😂😂
Wish he could've went to Miami.
@@blockchainballer4542for what? Miami need two way players, if he played defense he wouldn’t have a problem where he ended up
KD went from a beloved Superstar to the Squidward of the NBA
Because weak minds can't think for themselves. The watch media to think for them.
Love this analogy
Literally
Squidville wasn't all they hyped it up to be.
Squuidward DID not desearve this
I don’t think KD is miserable. I think he’s just high af 80% of the time lol
That part lol
Thank you 😂😂
You may be on to something!
Yuup😂😂😂
True. Thts why he makes high decisions on the court.
Anonymous sources say Kevin Durant is already unhappy with his role in Mike Budenholzer’s offense
What's funny is that he'd most likely be the focal point of that offense
Lol
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Michael Wilbon is right. A lot of these GMs playing 2K instead of putting together complete rosters.
Lebron would’ve made it work
Balco Couldn't even make it work in LA tf u on@@tigerhoods7927
Which is why LeBron James’ homeboy James Jones should be fired as General Manager. Also had he not screwed over Deandre Ayton, this team could’ve been far better. Only a few changes were needed after the loss in the Finals, but Phoenix stuck with Chris Paul too long.
lol sounds like me at work…. Do not talk to me if you see me at the store we don’t talk outside of work for a reason
True
Faxxxx
What's the reason? Nothing wrong with being courteous and saying hi when someone speaks to you.
@jbizz80 hi one thing ..im cool greetings but all that deep talking and saying much....more folks know about you more than can use to destroy your self esteem and spirit when they get mad.
@@kai6xx Got it.
2 starting shooting guards is the problem
3 with Grayson Allen
Whose idea was it to get Beal smh. They need to get fired 4 real for real. Literally sacrificed their entire team and defense on a player that came in injured lmao.
That dont play defense
@@tadeokrzos2550the new owner’s idea I thought….
Bruh they traded all their picks and wasted their money on 2 scorers and not a point guard. That’s the biggest problem
They had one!..Chris Paul and let him go. Smh
They had Chris Paul.
@@malikxshabazz443exactly
So what about bkn when he was playing with future HOF keep your excuses LBJ gets super heat & he should but the man has never be playing with the players/HOF KD has been playing with STOP MAKING EXCUSES KD is a bus rider
@@cremdeniro237 his team was never healthy
Is there are a reason ESPN has dropped TWO videos on their KZhead channel this morning talking only about the eliminated Phoenix Suns and not ONE discussing only the Celtics beating the Cavs or Dallas beating OKC over the weekend????? 🤔
Yes they did. Should've left it at "talking about Phoenix".
@@TLR1988 huh? They did what?
espn does not like OKC Or The Timberwolves, The Pacers. just fact's.. and only their professional experts care about the suns or kd
@@Sam-db4mr they have videos discussing the wolves and knicks games this morning because those were last night's games what are you yapping abt? they already discussed the celtics and mavs games yesterday morning
@@Jeremy-ot6pb nah man. There was one video of Stephen A talking only about expectations on Tatum. Getup and First Take should be discussing those games today. We know ESPN’s weekend coverage is minimal.
I honestly think at this point in kd career I don’t think he cares about winning anymore or his legacy
Thinks it’s been that way. He just wants to hoop but Think he wants to wins chips tho.
He woulda just stayed in Brooklyn if he ain’t care about winning.
He just hooping bro he don’t care abt nothing anybody says. He won his two rings , got his MVP, got his millions now he chilling
He does deep down… if he didn’t KD would have stayed in GS then BKN, now supposedly unhappy in PHX and has had 5-6 DIFFERENT HEAD COACHES IN THE LAST 5 OR SO YEARS!
He *left OKC* to play with the team that beat them because he wanted a ring. He *left GSW* because he couldn't take the criticism and wanted to prove he could be a franchise player. He was *close to signing NYK* because he wanted to play with Kyrie & Dolan wanted no parts of Kyrie, so he *went to BK* He'll be 36 before the season starts. How much time does he have left??
KD isn't the problem. This is the most he played in a season since Golden State pretty much. It was that trade for Beal.
The only place I hear that Kevin isn’t happy is from ESPN.
They have an agenda against KD. Booker was rolling with KD all season, off the court. They're just making stuff up as they go.
@@MJi630The way he detaches himself from teammates/organizations have been common knowledge since he was drafted. There’s a chance things are different in PHX. Only time will see.
That is why kwame brown is right about the. Media
He’s a distraction from the Lebron woes. It’s clear they create negative narratives against KD because he refuses to “entertain” the media.
@@jonathanaguilera8078Believing Kwame is wild😂
When KD, Steph, and Bron leave who else will these people gossip about lol I can’t imagine being an athlete hearing this shiii on a daily basis
They need to get on the same team and play against dez ybs
With all the money they make, they should learn how to tune that noise out.
It's crazy
@@dresmithThat's right, comes with the territory
They’ll still made up stories on bron.
All I’m hearing is analysts hate introverts 😂
That's all I hear too
Yuuuup😅😂
Nah don't blame KDs attitude issues on introverts
@@peaceful_warrior7627 SAS clearly said “he’s not hated, not despised, not doing anything negative…. But keeping to himself” that doesn’t sound like an attitude issue…. It would be an issue if his attitude represented somebody who didn’t want to play 🤷🏾♂️
@harryegen1405 I played a pretty high level of sport in my country and tried KDs method one year and just wanted to get in and out but it just doesn't work. Its too difficult in a team environment. Half way through the yr I changed it up cause you just have to. You cant not talk to your team mates or coach.
I'm so sick and tired of all these people that want to sit there and say that Kevin Durant can't stay healthy, he played 75 games this last season, that's the most games he played since the 2017-18 Golden State season.. and he averaged more points this season with 27.1 pts.. they can hate on him all they want, but I guarantee you there's teams around the league that would jump at the chance to bring him on board..
And he’s doing this coming off an injury that kills the career of players no matter the sport. KD and Dominique Wilkins are the gold standard of players who came back from an Achilles heel injury, and still had a dominant career post injury.
KD was happy with the SuperSonics
Rookie of the Year! #2 overall pick and Seattle always cheers for him. 😃
One year
Management is the biggest problem in Phoenix. KD did his job, what about Booker? Book basically was a no show for 4 games. What about Beal? This is a massive error from the arrogant management, and even to this day, management won't accept it.
LeBron James’ homeboy James Jones is a terrible General Manager, and he should be fired, not Frank Vogel. Plus Bradley Beal should be traded for complimentary players.
This media agenda on KD is nasty work
The propaganda is real , I thought it was a joke 🤣 but now I see
Kyrie was worse it was a massacre
It’s the truth
They been like this on KD ever since he stopped lbj from winning those 2 chips in 2017 & 2018. They've been on a witch hunt against KD ever since.
Maybe don’t demand out of places ?
I think ESPN needs to stop focusing on KD and focus more on the playoffs😂
They do. Check the channel. Put in the work to look instead of just the recommended videos you get.
That's why the Warriors was the PERFECT spot for him. He didn't have to lead with the Warriors. He could leave the leading to Steph and Draymond. All he had to do is just hoop. He could hoop and stack his resume with more accolades. Leaving the Warriors was a huge mistake.
The thing is the Warriors didn’t have to give up anything to get him… Phoenix actually gutted their team and gave up a lot of draft capital to get KD. If KD would’ve joined the Suns a year prior through free agency then the Suns probably would’ve won a title of 2 by now.
The way the Owners of the Warriors and Bob Myers talked about KD at the celebration of the first title was a sign of things to come. Then you add the way Draymond Green acted towards him, then Draymond and KD’s mothers got into it, then add to the fact that the Medical staff caused KD to tear his Achilles tendon due to a bone headed misdiagnosis… and you think it was a bad idea for KD to leave. 🤦🏽♂️
... But he didn't "just hoop".... He was behind the fast break, clapping, and demanding the ball GO BACK through him the night the whole mess went sideways.. Draymond was wrongfully villified, when he was actually making the correct basketball play
KD is still my favorite player
I’m still a KD fan
They cannot call Stephen A “SA” 😂
Came here to say this 😂 I zoomed in to see who she was talking to
😂😂 fr fr
Its his initials
Hahaha…I thought she was just Latina the whole time
That’s why it’s called a team sport. 3 dudes ain’t gonna win a chip you need a full roster
Stephen A and his “sources”😂😂😂
If KD was 6 time NBA champion with Golden State and didn't left. They would say KD is a PROBLEM with NBA
But hes not is he? He actually left because he couldnt even be happy there lol Hes a woman in a 6'10" mans body.
Mad at him for goin to golden state then mad he left lol
I said the same thing🤦🏾♂️
He’s mad at himself for going to Golden State which is why he left
Whats wrong with you 2 goofs the man is playing with hof & he has gptten swept 2 times in like 3 years the man has not been to the conference finals since he left gsw the excuses have got to stop kd is not a leader put him on a stacked team he will shine bright put him as the leader he will flop which he has nobody is mad cause he left gsw tell me when did anyone on that panel say that why make up things that werent said barkely was right he is a bus rider get mad its the TRUTH
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@@cremdeniro237 suns have another hall of famer ? Lol they needed a pg.
Not drafting Luka, letting Mikal go instead of Ayton in the KD trade and giving Beal a huge contract. When you do 3 mistakes like this there's no hope.
ESPN is the best at making up stories.
Yeah KD is a really happy person, he is joking around and laughing with his teammates all the time
So basically they're trying to say that KD is similar to Kawhi Leonard who just wants to hoop and do his job and that's it. Not being a leader and lead the squad.🤔
Problem is, he’s expected to be a leader not a role player
SAS told us Booker was the closest thing to Kobe and it’s all KD fault lol. We are not blaming these young stars as we should
book made the finals when he had a good roster around him. what has kd done without steph?
@@Jeremy-ot6pbKevin Durant went to the finals in 2012 with OKC
@@Jeremy-ot6pbmade the finals 😂 4x scoring champ, mvp top 75 top 3 in the west every year
@@MikeJones-zd6xi since steph i should've been more clear. (because yeah kd had a fantastic career before golden state, and now he's trying to prove he didn't peak with steph)
@@Jeremy-ot6pb The man tore his Achilles and we act like he supposed to be prime KD again
They would’ve been cool without Beal, could’ve had more depth and draft picks
Honestly they should’ve signed John Wall. He isn’t the best name but he’s definitely a great game manager and locker room voice.
I said before I’ll say it again this Phoenix Suns team is the 2022 Brooklyn Nets 2.0
Yes. Thank You For Saying It.
Not the same mate ...BKN was way better than this suns team . When the big 3 played on BKN dey unstoppable . Not the same at all .
@@adeadele-nz6xt uh lets see you said they were unstoppable? seems to me KD, Kyrie, And Hardin stopped themselves
@@silvergold2140or maybe just maybe they got injured in the playoffs😂
@@abtocool6350 na, just another excuse maker
Beals dropoff from 2021 to now is insane, he's not even a star anymore. Just a 16-19 ppg role player
He’s NEVER been a superstar . All star maybe but superstar never !!.
I mean he went from being the main guy on the team to third
I think KD was happy in Brooklyn because it was his team. Cam Thomas had no problem with KD. When the Nets refused to pay Kyrie, he became unhappy and demanded a trade to PHX.
He also didn’t like how Brooklyn treated Kyrie, and his camp eluded to him being forced by the Nets owner and the State of NY to take the vaccine, that’s why he wasn’t happy in Brooklyn.
It's like watching both guys and their wives argue around a BBQ at a family reunion.
Not mad at that
Nah they needed a pg. team was built dumb. “They say” lol
Exactly. Suns brought in Beal thinking that would move the needle and the media want to scapegoat KD. They need a TJ McConnell alongside KD and Booker.
@@ronnie908 KD pushed for them to trade for bradley beal lol he wanted this "Suns' Kevin Durant Says He Pushed for Bradley Beal Trade, Wants Input on Roster"
@@Jeremy-ot6pb He shares some of the blame for that reason only because most of Sun's problem goes away with a point guard that's good on defense with a consistent jumpshot. Stephen A's tabloid-like reporting about KD being a locker room cancer is what I don't agree with. He's spinning a narrative because of their personal beef. He warned KD on First Take years ago "you don't want to make an enemy out of me.." and been using his platform to trash KD's character ever since.
Durant not the problem, the problem is they didnt need Bradley Beal, You have 2 shooting guards playing point, and they all need the ball to be effective. They need a true PG, and a vack up Center and Bench, Trade Beal to get a bench and a abive average PG
Bruh Molly will make sure she says what she wants to say by getting loud. It's annoying af!
@awlmut you don't get checks for ebt lol and what tf made you think I'm on ebt? My name? Your racist/prejudice side is showing big dawg
@@awlmut Bullying in a comment section doesn't make you cool or tough.
@@awlmutlmao being this negative in the morning is frightening. Go get your life together, you’re miserable.
@@awlmut The fact that you got triggered by his observation of Molly's behavior is what is crazy. You and Molly related???? Lol
@@awlmutclown bunky fitch 😂
The biggest problem with Kevin Durant is that when an owner acquires Kevin, they automatically think that they should make the finals and win a chip. When they don’t, the owners become confused and angry and fire the coaches. Imagine you have a favorite car dealership, and you go to your dealer and buy a really nice Italian sports car. Even though you have the car, though, it turns out that you still can’t get dates. The good looking ladies still won’t hook up with you. So what do you do? You fire your car dealer.
They should hire Steve Nash as HC in PHX just to pissed off KD 😆
GREAT TAKE!!!
This is 4 ppl who have never played in the NBA talking about team chemistry in an NBA team on national TV lol
Monica played college I believe
and hundreds more talking in the comments, you included lol
@@PrinceCortezJones I am not talking on national TV pretending to be an expert lol
@@re-z8296 and exactly how are they pretending to be experts? I'm not sure you understand the job to be quite honest. Your statement wasn't wrong though, 4 people who havent played in the nba were indeed having that talk.
Kawhi Leonard never looks happy either. Dude is literally the most nonchalant star player of all time. Introverts...
He doesn’t play anymore anyways.
A very tough but important topic.
You know Durant bout to hop back on Twitter for this 1 😂
KD needs to go to the Spurs
He needs one more star in San Antonio. Lol
Don't think they want him, he would ruin the process
Hell no, that would stunt Wemby development.
he actually wants to win dude.
Man these people just be saying anything, you all just want me to speak so much man, I’m happy in phoenix.
Sorry this is my burner
@@Sutaclips😂😂😂😂
@@Sutaclips 💀 this was funny ngl
I'm literally this person at work. They always try to demonize people like us who just want to work and go home.
Competitive team sport isnt like that
If Durant wants to win a 🏆 on his own he needs to come to South Beach and learn Heat culture
If I walked around with my hair looking like that I'd probably be mad all the time too
By choice
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Anytime KD has to LEAD a team… he unhappy
How he leading when the coach put the ball in beals hands n sent him to the corner
@@MikeJones-zd6xi EXCUSES
WHEN DID KD SAID HE WAS UNHAPPY THATS THE MEDIA FEELING Y'ALL HEAD UP WITH THAT BS
It’s the weed I’m telling you bro 😂😂
Can somebody explain to me why they make analysts stand during segments like this? I'm curious what viewer research findings led to producers deciding this exact conversation can't be had sitting down.
I enjoyed this segment a lot. They standing up gives a more fluent and dynamic conversation and it feels almost they are talking in front of the barbershop or a bar. They should do this more often.
Maybe cp3 should win something before he holds other ppl accountable
Cp3 wasnt even on the court..Stephen just be yappin
Thank you sir! And CP3 was the reason why the Suns lost to the Bucks after going up 2-0 in the Finals. CP3 is one of the most overrated PG’s in the league. And he is a team cancer.
@@thescepterofjudah12 facts!
Come to NY, you don’t have to worry about leadership there
Monica be moving around like soufflé is good 😂
Kobe did the same thing.... he didn't hang out with teammates after work. If the man is an introvert that's okay.
Hanging out ain't the problem. You still have to interact with teammates and Kobe did that.
Yup, Kobe/MJ were vocal/led by example
Duncan, Wade, Steph, Jokic arnt as vocal/social but still did enough socially to be successful with their team
Paul pierce also wasnt so vocal but led by example/heart , KG was vocal/action
Dude, Kobe held teammates accountable and made sure he interacted with them so he could help build a winning culture. He wasn’t perfect at and was sometimes toxic, but at the end of the day, Kobe cared. KD just wants to hoop and doesn’t deserve to be on a contender. Go hoop on the hornets or hawks. If you want win, it takes more then just “hooping”.
McButt says she felt they wouldn't work the moment the Bradley Beal trade was made. N now she says she wants them to run it back. Lol. Flip flopper 101
She said that because Phoenix currently has no choice. They are contractually obligated to run it back!
@@melvinhhcp3615 says who? They can just trade KD
@@ashamsthomas2490 But they clearly said that they're not going to trade KD.
@@melvinhhcp3615 when did phoenix say that?
@@melvinhhcp3615 they also said that 26 teams would be willing to trade places with them. Come on man
If Stephen A . had a better take than this in the last decade I missed it. This is gold .
Bro they just did a whole segment talking about kd not being a good teammate but if you ask his teammates they say different who are SAS sources 😂
Remember back when some of y’all was saying KD was better than Bron? Would any of u like to retract that statement now? 😂
KD IS BETTER THAN BRO. LET THEM PLAY ONE ON ONE AND YOU WILL SEE
@@sharonbrent6919Bro just stop. The joke isn’t funny.
@@Gk54493 THAT AINT KNOW DAM JOKE BRO 💯
When yall gonna hold kd accountable for the messes he makes?? If this was bron or Steph……..
KD DIDNT MAKE KNOW DAM MESS BRO
You really believing Stephen
If it was LeBron or Steph they would be hating so hard
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="386">6:26</a>-<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="388">6:28</a> Stephen A 😂
Living in phx this has been none. Went to a few games sat courtside and looking in his eyes and body language KD isn’t happy
Thank you!!! Y’all blame bron for LAs loss, hold kd to that same standard! 💯
IT AINT KD FAULT THEY LOST THAT BALL HOG BOOKER THE REAZON THEY LOST
@@sharonbrent6919 nah don’t start pointing the finger, hold Kd to that same standard
@@Sthwest1 LOOK BRO I BEEN SAYING THAT BS ABOUT BOOKER FROM DAY 1 KD JOIN THE SUNS. I GOT A RIGHT TO POUNT THE FINGER BECAUSE I KNOW WHAT THE HELL I SEEN ON THAT DAM COURT HOMIE
Lebron's the problem
They always talking bout other players not taking accountability, but Lebron is the main one that doesn’t. Soon as he lose; he blame everybody else.
@@malikxshabazz443he took accountability for the 2011 finals loss. He’s said in multiple interviews . Another thing Lebron averaged 28-7-8 this past season before he lost 1st round . If he’s giving you production what blame should he take . ???
Man don’t even play for the Suns what the hell?
@@malikxshabazz443I’ve seen several times where LeBron has lost and he says “I should have been better” or “put it on me”. Could you show us LeBron saying what you’re claiming? Show us LeBron saying “ I did my job. It’s my team’s fault.” I’ll love to see it.
Anytime these Super Star player goes to a team, that team has to trade their key players to acquire them, then they do not have enough talent to actually compete.
not the 2019 raptors
A person consumed with trying to please everyone, will always end up miserable.
KD just wants to ride the bus, score his 27 points a game & be left alone.. Why yall trippin? 😆
Stephen A Smith be spitting facts.
THAT BS AINT FACTS AT ALL
KD should have just retired after winning in Golden State because he honestly doesn’t care what happens either way . If he wins he wins and if he loses he loses 🤷🏻♂️
Monica was like look man I ain’t no snitch 😂
LeFraud is a "BIGGER" problem for the Lakers
At least he didn’t get swept in the 1st round 🤷🏾♂️
You have to be obsessed to hate on another grown man constantly especially on a video that has nothing to do with him.
No one… Molly: “Alright Ese”
SA*
thats what i thought too lol
And thats your so called bus rider Im glad barkely called him out
I am old enough to remember the inception of this PHX team and Stephen A. and other pundits saying things like: this team will be a problem (in a good way) or PHX doesnt need a point guard. My point is, Stephen A. and others haven't admitted how the wrong they were, unless I'm missed something.
Durant to the bulls makes the most sense
I’m so tired of this NBA/AAU era of basketball. Quit labeling players as “superstars” when they’re not. They may be a good to great scorer but a none of them have the complete package to have that title
This is the ESPN, The Leader In Sports 😂😂. Like 4 randos talking sports at a bus stop. Sad
Gotta be a less stressful environment coaching a team that wants to be coached.
What about the other teams who weren't bad in the 4th quarter the ones who didn't make the play in?
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="592">9:52</a> 😂😂😂😂😂
I was surprised at all when she said wilbon
KD was happy in Seattle
Great discussion, I be confused with Durant’s personality but you gotta just add him to a team that’s perfect for him lol
As a bucks fan good luck counting on coach bud
M&m we love you in Dallas!!!!
Hahahaha OKC would move Josh Giddy for KD faster than Steven A’s hairline receded
When has KD said he wasnt happy? Yall mfs keep painting that narrative.
shoutout to fort greene park
Alll week they been saying trade Kd I was waiting on them to bring up the lakers lol
Can someone tell me what “ingratiating”means?
When will people realize that they need a REAL POINT GUARD. Get them a Tyus Jones-Mike Conley type of guard man.
Everybody went silent and realized that whole build up was a Lebron recruitment section
Stephen A tried it
If OKC could do it without cutting their core then I think it could work.
ayyy Ese 🇲🇽