Stephen A. & Shannon Sharpe APPLAUD Kyrie Irving 👏 'A MAGICIAN ON THE COURT!' | First Take
2024 ж. 8 Мам.
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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
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.
Yes cuz he was acting sus
@@jos76e831you the one who’s sus
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
@@thekingbradablewhen did he show that. Y’all really jus be saying anything
Remember when the NBA & the media tried to bury Kyrie? I do.
Pepperidge Farm remembers
Remember when Kyrie kept himself off the court for things tht could of been avoided? I do
@@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
@@lightningjuniorsupersheep
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.
“You switched up, stay on that side!” ~ Ja Morant.
Not the person you should be quoting 😂
@@ChaseNSmokeTake your stupid MAGA hat off and keep loving broke back mountain. Moron 🤡
@@ChaseNSmokewhy not? Did he break any laws or something
@@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?
@@tbrooks. then why didn’t you tag the person that I replied to?
Friendly reminder this guy said Kyrie should retire not too long ago
Don't do that. Context matters.
@@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
@@leonjahslionyes do that. Stephen A is a clown. He said that.
@@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 🤡
Never due to skill.he just had some mental things he was going thru
Crazy how they are sucking off Luka and Kyrie now. When they originally made the trade for Kyrie SAS said it doesn’t work.
They only do it when they win lol
They’ve been shitting on both of them for so long as next game we lose they will say the same bs
You can't be a straight man saying this SMH
It ain't that deep
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.
As a natural born hooper Kyrie dines at the same table as MJ and Kobe. God given Talent.
Nobody dines w MJ
@@erikpuka2627mj stans are insufferable
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
@erikpuka2627 you right Bron better
@@ClassicallyChristionmannnn 🤣🤣🤣
Stephen A: I have nothing to add to that Also Stephen A: *adds to it for another 5 minutes*
😂😂😂
SAS: "Kyrie is the frontrunner for MVP. This brotha...."
didnt make all star
No bro
😂😂😂😂
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
@@dalegriffin6768why can’t they both be ?
Deepest bag in the league!!!! MF tuff....
Ever*
I didn’t know Kyrie was on pace for 50/40/90… if it was anybody else they’d be putting that front page
He has already did, while in bkn
Facts but I think he did it before
Since Kyrie is in Dallas, the media over there mostly focuses on the cowboys.
Beeen doing that since his Cavs days
@@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.
Kyrie truly the greatest finisher of all time
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Nah. Michael Jordan. Go watch his lay up and finishing package. Especially through contact and multiple defenders
@@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.
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
@@kuruptzZz I had no idea he wasn't taking in fluids. I thought it was just a food thing.
@@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
Gafford, the sky is the limit for this man. Huge potential.
Love how SAS switches up whenever it suits him
Stay on that side SAS
What side? He's never insulted Kyrie's talent. Context matters.
@@ChaseNSmoke he’s a hater. He hates Kyrie and definitely hates Luka and the mavs. We don’t need him to validate our organization
@@HookahDoncic98well hes not going amywhere anytime soon so...
@@HookahDoncic98 he doesn't hate Kyrie. They've had disagreements. But he's always praised his talent.
@@HookahDoncic98nah sas look fair yall just player fangirl
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
the thing is, He doesn’t have a off hand
@@junkbuster2521fax
Kyrie is left handed bruh
This is so cool. We are praising Kyrie's basketball prowess...not off the court issues. I love it.
He didnt have issues with anyone, people had issues with him.
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.
" 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.
@@tonymckinney1355 Kyrie's name generates EXTREME headlines and ratings. The media targeted him for the clicks and advertising revenue
Kyrie is special because of his faith, all praises to the most high.
Why do they have to bring up Iverson to praise kyrie
It always happens
Fr that's ridiculous
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.
No need to bring up Iverson. Just bring up Boston or Brooklyn 🤡
@@adriansmith2295 lmfaooo
Suns don't have defensive players to play any lick of defense. Literally no one with defensive prowes
Royce O Neal and Josh Okogie are solid defenders, but no elite defenders if that’s what you mean.
Facts
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.😂
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
@@Ahmed-uu9rothey one of the best rebounding teams in the nba so that’s a lie
Kyrie's best season since Cleveland, hope they make it to the play offs👏
Nah nets kyrie was different
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
He is the most skilled ever
Nope😂
@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
@@GOATZELWARDBANDWAGON. Go watch Pete Marevic tape or even White Chocolate
@@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.
Nah brah don't let the media lead you like sheep
"kyrie has no post game"
I mean he doesn't. Do not justify a post game with a party trick shot that he doesn't normally do.
@@Squeezemycrackers no he genuinely has a post game. i dont think you watch actual kyrie footage rather than highlights
I don't know what to tell you if you thought that shot was a post move lol ..
I vividly remember his spin around on Curry in the block. Get out of here with that.
@@soufatldude700ky got a compilation on KZhead just post move that guy don’t know what he talking about
I was waiting for this
Fasting actually improves focus. Olajuwon got his quadruple double during Ramadan
The two most funniest reactions. Jokic's look of devestation "Are you kidding me?" and Doncic' "You've gotta be kidding me!"
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.
One of the greatest hot takes I've heard in a while. Stephen A. and Shannon agree on everything.
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.
I wonder why...
You mean Luca Mabrick?
Stephen changes his mind more than politicians
THATS MY UNCLE! 😎 Do it to em Drew. Kyridiculous
Dam 😂 that's so dope Kool 💯 congratulations 🎉
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.
I hope so. 3 statues would be amazing! Dirk, Kyrie, and Luka!! #MFFL
Great analysis.
Most underrated player in the NBA My favorite Baller FOR YEARS. ⛹
I saw Magic Johnson level determination on that shot on the joker
Luka looking like he said thank God we got this guy 😂😂😂
lol yeah Stephen said retire now he’s saying he’s a great player something he also said during the retire rant…yall weird
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.
Ayyee glad to hear my beat still on here ❤
Y’all preaching this segment!!
Yeah, a false ceremon
Kyrie is the most dangerous player when he cares about basketball
he always cared. he just cared about himself first.
Top 5 when he's focused
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
@@ghosting6723and taking jabs 😂🤣
@@chrisdamon1096 He was always focused. The media just focused on other things because it generated headlines and ratings
Luka and Kyrie are looking like the duo that presents the biggest threat to Jokic,Murray and the Nuggets.
Lmao 😂
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
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
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
Dame 31 and 16.... Is wild in any game for his career
Fasting is not an issue. You gain super focus after 5 days and also have more energy once you get going
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
He kill me 😂😂. "Sun's they can't stop a cold"
Mavs vs Nuggets gotta be a series
Nuggets 4-1
Nuggets 4-1 or 4-2
Mavs 4-3
Kyrie wins at least two games
Wonderful to see SAS praising Kyrie instead of calling for him to retire. Most talented player I have ever seen
Actually you keep your focus when your fasting
Jump shot finger roll hook all one hand in one motion with the spin sheesh
Ky is a god wit the rock bruh,most skilled player ever
When these guys talked all that ish in the beginning of the season I KNEW they would eat those words!!! 🏆 2024
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!
Kobe is smiling down on Kyrie! Offensive skill level, hes up there now with his idol!
Same Dude That Said Kyrie Irving AINT GOT A POST GAME 👀
Kyrie and Luca have chemistry now. Straight cooking
This is the basketball version of Kai Cenat and Ray. Scoob and Roy, run with it!
At last! they accepted the fact and praised the best duo luka and kyrie 😊
Crazy how the narative changes when u winning 😂😂
The way they talk about the 73-9 warriors, they act like Harrison Barnes had the greatest finals
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)
Now all of a sudden they love Kyrie foh keep that same energy Shay & SAS
Our brother Kyrie was fasting too😮💪🏻.
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.
Now I really hope Mavs win. Media and NBA would have to walk back on some many negative statements against Kyrie
It's not his handles a lot of guys can dribble it's his MOVEMENT PATTERNS along with his dribbling
6:04 of Shannon sharp has got to turn into a meme 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 mhhhm
Pepperidge farm remembers how SAS treated kyrie
He focused
It's weird Shannon didn't mention Iverson 🤔
I think Kyrie as a vet who has won a title would be the perfect fit to play next to Wemby.
Ahah. He is fitting well ne t to Luka
@@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.
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
@@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?
How can one not mention A.I. when it comes to handles!!!
He shoots with his right and did that with his left 😮💨
oh. he's. just. AWESOME
This year it can go anywhere with who wins the championship. Everyone has looked good then terrible all year.
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.
The competition will be tougher than last years for the Nuggets.
@@user-wx5eo1tx4c 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 This Guy Gets it 💯💯💯💯
@@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
nobody is stopping anyone in todays game!
Bobby portis turns to a marvel hero when the fans start chanting his name
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.
Let’s see come playoffs which duo is better…..
Finishing at the rim it's George Gervin and Kyrie, if you don't believe me youtube doesn't lie.
shannon and stephen a are so on the same page lololol just agreeing w/ eachother
I love shannon.. he is a class act!
WHY DIDNT HE TAKE THE JAB LMAO😂
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
They first round exits without a doubt Portis dropping 31 is crazy
Fasting improves focus..stay Sharp.
2-3yrs later now He’s this and That and u appreciate his game again smh these 2 brothers 🤣
One of the best regular season games, againts the Champs, best player, good win #11, go Mavs MFFL......
Always stand up for your beliefs, this is the same media that ridiculed him and tried to break Kyrie a few short years ago. People forget and times change but you have to live with your choices. Few were supporting him back then, I was one of the few.
Thank you!!
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: literally nobody: SAS: "I covered AI for 10 years"
Everyone on SAS rightfully so but remember when Shay said Ky don’t got a post game 😂😂
And when Jokic and Murray gets going where is the answer for them?
The big O never had 30 and 15… I never knew that
Shanon preach!
Massa put that whip on Stephan A to act right must be lmao