Stephen A.: The 76ers should trade Ben Simmons to the Trail Blazers | First Take
Stephen A.: The 76ers should trade Ben Simmons to the Trail Blazers | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Magic Johnson react to the Atlanta Hawks eliminating the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 and discuss whether the loss is worse for head coach Doc Rivers or Ben Simmons.
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0:00 Ben Simmons wasn’t aggressive enough in Game 7 - Magic Johnson
0:40 Magic Johnson: It’s time for a new destination for Ben Simmons.
2:15 Game 7 was not a good day for Doc Rivers - Stephen A. Smith
3:40 Stephen A.: Send Ben Simmons to the Blazers.
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0:00 Ben Simmons wasn’t aggressive enough in Game 7 - Magic Johnson 0:40 Magic Johnson: It’s time for a new destination for Ben Simmons. 2:15 Game 7 was not a good day for Doc Rivers - Stephen A. Smith 3:40 Stephen A.: Send Ben Simmons to the Blazers.
This isn't just on Ben Simmons but Tobias Harris is to blame as well. Both of them got to go. You don't package them together but trade them separately to different teams and get a disgruntled star and if you can get picks to continue "The Process" in Philly. I would trade Simmons for CJ McCollum like Stephen A said and I would trade Tobias Harris for Russell Westbrook cause he can't win with Bradley Beal and give Embiid a backcourt of Westbrook and McCollum and to replace Harris 's position at forward you get a young forward you can develop in the draft or by trade and this team can win a chip
Lakers in four next season
Doc rivers is the worst coach in history
@@dannywoodson5049 stop it
I never agree with Stephen A. Smith but i HONESTLY agree with him when he said they should trade Ben Simmons for Portland CJ McCollum. It would actually be perfect for BOTH teams. Portland has too much shooting and need more defense and driving inside type of player while Philly needed a playmaker/iso guard who can score and be clutch to complement Joel Embiid. I think BOTH teams get this done. Win win for both cities. Simmons dont need to shoot in the Trailblazers offense with all the shooting around him while he just plays defense and drives the ball inside. CJ McCollum is now the MAN perimeter wise to complement Embiid inside force. A perfect 1-2 combo. Plus he bolsters their 3pt shooting and iso capabilities.
“It has to be Ben Simmions .. Doc doesn’t play”😂😂☠️☠️
lol, he hasn't even been to the conference finals in 9 years 💀💀 with the talent he has coached, that is not excusable ❌
CP3, Blake griffin, Kawhi, Pg13. What more help can a coach have?!
@@AD-bn6zk 5 points for an all-star in game 7 is acceptable?
Doc rivers wets the bed on every team
@@AD-bn6zk Doesnt count. All on the Clippers. Team is cursed.
Finally, the real First Take is back.
Seriously 🥲
I know they see a major decline in views when the bench squad there
I haven't watched it since the real crew took a break 😂😂
@@maycoeugene6187 same here
Fax
Magic actually gives good commentary and knows what he’s talking about. Need him on more
Magic Johnson is a idiot. He didn't want Brook Lopez or DeMarcus Cousins on Lakers, he wanted Javale McGee! Because he said McGee won a chip and Lopez and Cousins haven't! Brook and DeMarcus, wanted to play practically for free to play with LeBron and Magic said No! He also got rid of D'Angelo Russell and Julius Random for no reason! Couldn't get the AD trade done. That was all Pelinka and LeBron once he was out the way. Magic is horrid GM!
Ben Simmons supporters be like "I'm very good boxer, I can do everything beside trowing a punch"
You do realize the best boxer of all time is a horrible striker and all defense, right?
@@BigShaneGillis You're talking about Floyd, who has 26 knockouts or something. Trust me he can punch
@@BigShaneGillis if you're talking about Floyd, he's not the greatest boxer of all time 😂
@@BigShaneGillis But Muhammad Ali was a great hitter?
“I love the man personally and professionally” oh boy here comes a rant
The Stephen A version of "With all due respect"
I am a Sixers fan and I have been defending and support ben for a long time. This series was indefensible and I still cannot comprehend how much this guy has regressed and how scared he is to take even a layup. The dude is playing the wrong sport as you cannot play basketball if your scared to shoot a basketball
Doc rivers is the worst coach in history
@@davyjones7177 u need to trade Simmons but idk if there is a team who rlly wants him
@@faizali2200 if cp3 leaves, he has to go to Phoenix .
Stephen A: “ Ben Simmons is a jump shot away from being Lebron James” Must be talking about Lebron James in 9th grade
🤣
Naw in kindergarten😂
I'll definitely take 9th grade Lebron over Simmons
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
He is "confidence" away from being Giannis
Attention all: Ben Simmons wears a shooting sleeve. That is all
Remember this if you ever feel useless in life
😂😂😂
Not backing up Simmons, but what's the point of a shooting sleeve? My shooting is the same with or without a sleeve
@@backwards9772 just aesthatics
6:21 gotta love Stephan A face when he looked at molly, Magic’s reaction when he got cut off and Max in the corner just enjoying the show
"Ben Simmons is a jump shot away from being Lebron James" A phrase SAS needs to retire Expeditiously
He should
😂
He's right but Ben will never be able to shoot.
Right thats more giannis then ben
I mean if Ben could develop his shooting I don’t see why he couldn’t be a LeBron type player maybe not as good but just being a little like Bron is hella good.
The entirety of NBA media is roasting Simmons Stephen A: Send him to Portland Broussard: It's time to move on from Simmons Shaq: I would've punched him in the face 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Shaq had no chill 😂
Michael Jordan and Kobe would have gone nuts if Ben Simmons played like that in their team. Jordan would have killed Ben. Kobe would have punched Ben in the face like Shaq.
@@FrankWhite248 it always will be😭😭😭
@@jimmychong3677 fam it’s 2021. Jordan retired in 2003. Let it go.
He deserves it, he was an embarassement in this series, the way he play was a disrespect towards Sixers' fans.
“Doc won a championship” yeah on the coat tails of three hall of famers and the defensive coaching of tom tibs
Any other coach would have won more than 1 with that boston team.
Doc Rivers had it TaylorMade in Boston.. Almost Anyone during those Big Years could have won a couple of rings or 3... Doc Rivers is overrated..
Y'all must've forgot the tension between the big three
@@dbcooper8607 same with the big 3 in Miami. Spolestra is a bust too
@You Don't Say nah.
I love to see Magic in this kind of show. He is talkative at the same time he deserves to be there just like Shaq & Charles
@Brian Pinske this deserves more likes 😂😂😂
Doc’s whole career hinges on that one chip. Hasn’t proven anything outside of that
He had 4 Hall of Famers in their primes also
He also beat a injured Lakers team in the finals he’s overrated dude. If Bynum and Ariza was never injured we all know the Lakers would of ended Doc in 5 games.
@@captainbg3 he had 0 hall of farmers in their prime. Rondo was a baby and KG, PP and Allen were all older and on the decline.
U realize it’s still not easy regardless
@@captainbg3 rondo wasn’t in his prime
When are we gonna stop giving doc excuses because he won a ring 15 years ago.
Why are we gonna blame Doc this time for Tobias & Bens uselessness?
because Simmons exists.
Hey we all love Iverson and he didn't win any ring🤷
He’s black, sas isn’t gonna blame him. Yet he blamed Steve Nash who had cryie out, harden playing on one leg. Doc rivers is a disgrace and should be fired immediately
@@GetGr8 looks like you didn't watch the video
Ben Simmons has been "2 years away" for 4 years.
When Magic said doc knows what he is doing, I laughed and rolled my eyes.
We been waiting for Stephen on first take for a min finally 😭
He missed the most exciting week of basketball when he was gone lmao
@@Isaac-zh2cn righttt, like don’t get me wrong. they coulda taken a break but did it rly hv to be this past week of all weeks
Man !!
Hi Savion
Doc Rivers gonna keep getting passes? Dude been living of that 2008 championship his whole career! It’s easy to win a title when you literally got 4 hall of fame players in your starting 5
Facts, and his coaching staff was STACKED
@@OP_-pk9hm bruh, when I found out thibs was on that coaching staff, it really makes you think
Not easy ask the heat when durkio smacked dem with JJ barea and 36 years ol jason Terry and 38 year old j kidd 😂
Doc doesnt play 😂😂
It's because he has a good relationship with the media that they go easy on him. Magic keeps saying he didn't play well in that case you don't need a coach then. A coach needs to make adjustments
Controversial opinion: How good of a coach is Doc Rivers REALLY...? Was put on the map by the big 3 era in Boston but truthfully under performed considering the talent on that team, went on to coach a loaded Clippers team which never lived up to their potential, now coaching a talent rich Philly team that on paper SHOULD be the best team in the east. Again, how good is Doc Rivers REALLY...?
First of all...in Philly, there is only one Dr. secondly, that take isn’t controversial. It’s clearly accurate
not very good at all
He can’t control if his players don’t perform tbh
@@juniorhall5076 I think you missing the point
This is as controversial as me saying the sun is yellow 🤦😂
Portland won't take him after that. He is literally a recovery project.
they need the perimeter inside defense , a lot of shooters on that team imo
@@user-hr2vg6cj6o He has no hope as a point guard anymore as long as he does not develop a jump shot. Honestly can see him being a power forward or even a center
@Michael Orme simmons will take them to new level
If you can’t shoot you have to be aggressive, and there isn’t a lot of excuses for being that passive in a game 7 and then saying “it is what it is” …. He could be sooo good if he takes the next step.
Been 5 years ..he just can't shoot
Shooting is a skill. It’s crazy how pros can’t put the extra work in to be better. Like can you at least improve on the Free Throws
💯And that's exactly what Zion is doing. Attacking attacking attacking avging double bens FGA and almost 27ppg at 20 yrs old. Simmons could do the same, just doesn't have it in him. Like you said too freaking passive or afraid or I don't know what. What a waste
@@JE-ik5ee he doesn't need to shoot from distance, but he definitely needs to shoot, whether that's attacking the basket or pulling from midrange. The media has people believing he's a liability because he doesn't shoot threes, yet the same media praises historically pathetic defenders, with pathetic shot selections.
@@Daveyboy_GolfR The athleticism isn't even close.
Magic suit game on point
Because he's Magic Johnson
My dog> doc rivers
Always is. Man has immaculate style.
When you have a billion dollars, it's not hard lol
Almost immaculate every time he’s on tv
Glad the crew is back
Stephen A: "i think Ben Simmons ull be a great fit in Portland, a trade for CJ McCollum" Molly: "Stephen A who do you think would want Simmons?" 💀
Simmons doesn't really help the blazers except for defense. His offensive game doesn't gel with Dame the way CJ and Powell's do.
Ben Simmons would be working at Burger King as the cashier if he wasn’t 6”11🤣🤣🤣
I don’t think he can handle the heat of that job😂
Technically he’d be working at Hungry Jacks lol that’s what it’s called in Australia
@@alternate6373 learn something new everyday thanks 😂
I think if it gets busy on Saturday evening, he will be having hard time making my whoppers. And probably Will be missing some of my pickles on my whoppers
Meanwhile you on your smoke break typing up this comment 😂🤡
Lol, I don't think Molly was paying attention for the whole 6 minutes
get her out of there
Boot her to 2nd take or whatever it was last week😂
@@lilgucci6847 more like 3rd take sheeshhh
Its kinda hard to find a female cohost with big boobs and a brain
She wasn’t even talking so what’s the issue?
Trade Ben Simmons for DeMar DeRozan. Pop will get him straight.
send him to the ranch...lol
Nah Pop will eat that man alive, Ben Simmons confidence is already shot. Introducing him to a legend HC that known to be hard on players in the huddle wont help him at all.
Why on Earth would the Spurs trade their best player in DeMar DeRozan for that
@@yassersalem7992 Simmons is about seven years younger
@@yassersalem7992 He's up in age. Spurs are in a slight rebuild mode. Spurs have great shooting coaches. DeMar DeRozan desires to play for a contender.
the only problem with simmons to portland is if dame has a bad game there’s nobody that can takeover like cj could
He would bring portland to the finals they just missing a true point lills get 9 ast a game every yr but outside of that who get ast i say trade for him he will sat them up perfectly
The other problem is Portland trying to get better...who wants a 6'11 person who can't shoot and is passive at driving...I like Portland don't give them Ben give them Jimmy Butler or someone who helps on both ends of the floor if not keep CJ....His biggest downfall is height.... but don't go get someone who is tall and scared
Dame will most likely leave if they traded CJ for Ben Simmons. Cj is the only help he has and if they trade him for a guy that can’t shoot then dame is jumping ship for sure
Molly: "Stephen A who do you think...?" Stephen A: "Are you serious?"
Look how she moved back😭😭
Lolol
Went straight to the comments for this after hearing her say that lol
@@omarandresmejia3110 me too!!!! Like are you serious right now 😂😂😂😂😂
I’m weak!! 😂😂
The series was a Ben Simmons loss. Any contribution on offense could’ve swung the series
Nailed it. Couldn't have said it better
@Joe Knapp Correct. Especially when you're lauded as the number two and a "superstar". The assists number alone doesn't say much. He doesn't create open space because no one is afraid of him. He isn't a shooting threat and then this whole series he didn't drive at all. I could go in there and pass it to an NBA player and when they score I get an assist.
Facts
@Joe Knapp Ben should’ve had 25 points & 13 assists.
@Joe Knapp I mean it’s definitely A contribution, but like everybody is saying if you’re a superstar you’re expected to show up as a reliable option when needed, and he can’t even be on the court at the end of games!!
SAS: "I think the Trail Blazers should trade for Ben Simmons” Molly: "Ok Stephen A. who do you think should trade for Ben Simmons?"
She's TERRIBLE. she's there because she's pretty. She makes bad jokes and silly comments every show.
@@Baileyville112 literally why I barely watch ESPN because of her
everyone: *trade Ben Simmons Me: Trade where? to EFL as a goalkeeper?
Man it’s great to see Stephen A back. Wished we could see his reaction for game 5 of Bucks Nets
No more 3rd take, 4th take, Who tf even are you take, just back to normal
@@chriscombo Yeah man all of these nobodies. ESPN should've used the f out of Stephen A in the playoffs most people are here because of him
Trae Young got more heart than anyone who’s been a Sixer since Iverson
no cap
Embiid got heart but he chokes down the stretch but Trae Young balled out all of these playoffs whether they win or not he’s the MVP of these playoffs
Fr this dude is amazing
@@rohangupte3545 did you watch last nights game Embiid played exceptionally well especially down the stretch, it’s only so much a 7 footer can do
@@The__Nation he played well but I am not saying he was the reason why they lost last nights game but he did have a costly turnover regardless Simmons has to leave he doesn’t fit well with Embiid
"I was catching them, UNLIKE AGHOLOR" I love Philly fans
That McCollum for Simmons deal actually makes a whole lot of sense. Gives Philly a perimeter scorer they need and Portland the defense and size they desperately need. If Portland could land Simmons to play on the perimeter with Covington and then a PF who can score next to Nurkic they would be one of the best teams in the West.
Sizers wouldn’t even trade Ben for Harden what makes you think they’ll do it for McCollum lmfao.
@@xDeadEye1 What else are you going to get for a guy that plays in the backcourt and can't shoot? Both have similar contracts and CJ is one of the handful of cats that put up a 50 piece in under 29 minutes.
@@xDeadEye1 how about the fact that Ben Simmons just completely flopped and his value is way lower now? Do you understand that Simmons value isn't great right now?
@@ericnowitzki Yeah I do, but that doesn’t mean Philadelphia is gonna take less than what they turned down before the season started lmfao. Ben isn’t going to Portland unless they are willing to trade Lillard mark my words.
@@xDeadEye1 yeah, that's exactly what it means. When a players value goes down, the expectations in a trade adjust. Same thing goes for the Mavs and Porzingis. What they would have asked for last offseason is more then they'll ask for this offseason. Performance dictates trade value.
Ben simmons wasn't aggressive cause he scared to go to the free throw line 😂
Facts if it wasnt for his great defense he would be trashcan
And yet even if he dont make free throws, have them be in foul trouble!!!
Facts and im a 76ers fan once I heard that he said those words to the coach ik from there it was definitely over for him in Philly we need more work cuz we have a great shooter in Seth but he a liability on defense just like jj Redick was if we had Bradley beal or foxx they both can play both sides of the ball
@@georgeklflfllglgroheksstep9802 at least seth can give you 15 ppg at least
Love the content, will obviously continue to watch, but really prefer the old style of thumbnails. Maybe it’s just me?
ya this new one just feels weird
Yea it’s confusing which show it it
Yeah it just dont feel right
Agreed
Yeah, same here.. Not really feeling the new thumbnail or maybe I haven't quite grown on to it just yet.
Danny Green? Lmao. Boy we are missing DeAndre Hunter and Cam Reddish 🤣
Finally the REAL first take is back.
Somebody once told me that Ben Simmons would be a better 1st option than Giannis
Max Kellerman be tweaking
Was that person heavily sedated on opiates?
Was that person drunk? 🤨
See they meant on 2k
@nbadatabase..and what happened when u woke up?
But I thought Ben Simmons was a “jump shot away” from being LeBron
Another life away from Lebron
Unfortunately that “jump shot” is never going to happen.
Looks like the jumpshot won't ever come, man can't hit the side of the ocean and is too scared to
@@fury_021 🤣
Haha that's wild
I agree!
I love when SAS starts with “well 1st off all...” like he’s about to school Magic Johnson on basketball...smh
😂😂😂😂 “Doc knows what he’s doing” Ashidd in my “the wire” voice…
🤣🤣 doc been skating on the one championship for years he not a great coach he a good coach but not a great coach
I dont know about that one magic lol
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ALL THESE DOC PROTECTORS LOL
Doc is absolutely part of the problem. Yes he won a ring, but Doc blowing it has become much more than a pattern now.
Your are 💯 right bro Doc is not a good coach
@@RayMon504 doc has a mickey mouse ring. won with 4 hof against a weak lakers team. i’ve never seen a coach who can lose this consistently with superstars
Nate is doing a good job with that young team and nobody is giving him credit.
Confidence IS the coaches responsibility magic. It makes a huge difference
I posted this question to my Instagram story when the series ended. Trail blazer fans overwhelmingly said no.. ALTHOUGH, if he were to accept a power forward position like he should be in the first place.. he is exactly what we need.
The Sixers really started rebuilding in 2013 and called it the Process and 7-8 years later still haven’t made a conference finals 😂
And they didn’t have to face their usual rivals the Celtics, Raps or Bucks this year to get there but they choke.
Finally SAS and Max back!
Walmart max kellarman and Walmart smith held it down
@@julianpaz4750 lmao they all were clowns 😭
the replacements were fine. At least they made content.
How do you go on vacation in the middle of the NBA playoffs 😂😂😂
@@alangeorgejohnson9753 Max and Stephen A are clowns too. They flip flop on their opinions all the time.
lol “BUST The Process” 😂😂😂
Magic really defending Doc. Foh look at his track record. Most blown leads. #1 seed should not be losing to a #5 seed.
Stephan A Smith: "I am struggling to listen to you talk basketball" - when max said the same thing 2 years ago
He's just a talking head. Has no idea what he's talking about half time.
If you are ever feeling useless just know that Ben Simmons wears a shooting sleeve
Not all the time. Would’ve been funnier if he wore one every game, but he doesn’t.
Doc is the problem, and you can judge him ... He had two hella good squads with the Clippers and failed ... If the Clippers had a different coach with Cp3 and crew they'd have a few championships
Thank god the crew is back, we back to first take not third take
Doc Rivers isn’t good at making adjustments
Fax
Embiid had butterfingers last night too. I’m a Sixers fan just to clear the air. Foul Trouble kinda ruined this game for us too. Plus Curry, Harris, and pretty much everyone struggled to get buckets.
Doc should have benched Montrezl Harrel in the Clippers Nuggets series last season, but he refused.
@@jackdamenace13 problem is Embiid should not have been handling the ball to begin with, this is all on Ben Simmons
Man stop he made adjustments but the players couldn't fulfill their role
I almost forgot she was there until she interrupted magic
She brings nothing to the show idk why she's on there man
@@ronald8664 she's pretty good at both homering for NY team & interrupting
Women’s right movement and adding her so it’s not so sexist. You know the equal pay but doesn’t do the same amount as the guys.
@@thomasjones4306 all genders can agree she's annoying, and I prefer all the other female hosts to her, like Rachel
isnt it a good thing?
the new thumbnails are 🔥🔥🔥
Doc rivers knew what he is getting should of fixed him early or traded later
This goes to show you whether Molly even listens to these takes whilst being dead silent.. she literally asked SAS who 76ers should trade for after he already stated it
she's an a airhead
I'm pretty sure she's thinking about shopping 🛍️ and her next vacay spot.😂
Doc Rivers’ teams have choked NINE (9) times in the playoffs. You can look it up. Are we sure he’s not the problem?
He definitely IS THE PROBLEM! I dunno why teams believe Doc can give them a chip. Haha in the start of the season, his team is always favored to go atleast in the conference finals. But as always, he can't even make them pass the 2nd round. Tsss
He is the problem, he has been riding the coattails of that one championship with KG, Pierce and Allen.
Who he gonna play for what team can develop him further he is a talent in progress
I’m from philly and yea I don’t see them fans rocking with Ben after this series.
“You can’t judge Doc without Danny Green in the lineup.” What? Of course you can lmao
These idiots aren't any more qualified than you to make an opinion. Why people listen to these people, who coincidentally have polar opposite views every segment serious I'll never understand.
@@itsyourenotyour9101 the same way you listening or other wise you wouldn’t be writing this comment.
Brick Simmons throws up such good bricks, he should apply at a construction factory!!🤣😂🤣
He's over qualified
He too scared to throw the brick even the construction companies don't want him Lol.
Let’s say the Sixers do trade Ben Simmons… there’s still the issue of a Doc Rivers-coached team once again not performing to the expectations placed on them.
Hope that Ben Simmons will become more serious and practice his free throws and shooting in order for him to be good again and prove himself that he is still worthy and not a messed up person. Hope he realize his weaknesses and improve more in his summer break.
Simmons is so overhyped. People go on as if he is the next magic
Magic Johnson without the Magic lmao
@@spawnofsatan117 No...Ernie Johnson
He needs to play without Embiid. Give him the ball and the responsibility and let him man up. Hopefully they trade him somewhere he gets the chance
Ben Simmons has alot of issues. But Doc is a way over-rated coach.
I couldn't like this comment enough..... Horrible coaching in this series, as per the usual when you look at Doc's career in playoffs.
Sadly Doc was hired before Darly got here and he isn’t going anywhere at least next season. Sixers ownership is still paying brett brown so there is no way they fire Doc
Not his fault this year. Not even the 20 pt blown lead.
@@whatssogoodaboutindy6696 finally someone who actually watched the game. Ppl just run to narratives because they don’t want hurt Ben Simmons “feelings”
@@daniellarsen3271 it is his fault that he doesn’t make in game adjustments tho
Man I hope the city of Philly doesn’t invade Australia for exporting such a useless basketball player. I fear for my safety now 😭
I blame all 3 , DOC FOR NOT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS . JOEL FOR TOO MANY TURNOVERS AND SIMMONS FOR BEING SCARED OF THE PRESSURE
When's Simmons takes 1 step forward to being a superstar, he takes 10 steps back
He definitely ain't a superstar. His has not improved since his rookie season. He's gonna be another case similar to Andrew Wiggins. Both stopped caring about being better after getting a big contract.
@@thomasdeguzman1149 at least Wiggins is still a respectable scorer and is an elite defender.
@@jeremiahbeck7440 I’ve finally found someone who agrees with me. I’ve Been saying Wiggins > brick Simmons
@@MidRangeBuckets never thought I’d see the day either. Always had Wiggins back some guys are just late bloomers. Most recent example I can think of is oladipo.
Magic is letting Doc off the hook. Doc got a chip off Thibs and their big 4 (don’t forget Rondo).
It isn’t the coach fault that Simmons choked.
@@amphilol8579 bruh, they dropped two 20 point leads, he played curry 31 minutes, and had thybulle in with Simmons and Embiid causing embiid to shoot midrange jumpers. His rotations were trash. Simmons played a large part in shutting down young who went 5/20 something. He did nothing to deal with Huerter. Never mind his history of choke jobs and underperformance. Sorry Doc is mad overrated, he is Marc Jackson with a chip.
I know that you're basking in basketball ignorance and you don't know how stupid you are in basketball would you like me to help you be aware so you don't look stupid in the future? Well let me help you ,number one all coaches win championships off their player you genius including Phil Jackson and Pat Riley you super genius and for some reason your brain shut down when you typed your comment and you didn't type how Steve Kerr won his championship off of Mark Jackson the very person that you mentioned so some people have great joy and being ignorant how happy are you?
Rondo was in his second year, he maybe had a good game here or there but he really showed out the next two years
Brett brown loses, media blames him. Doc rivers loses with a better team against inferior team, gets no blame
I don’t like How they excuse doc but when his team wins it’s all Doc.
By all means doc isn’t off the hook. My issue with the guy is the fact that he coddled Simmons and didn’t give it to him straight. Not to mention as the starting PG being paid over 30 mill a year it’s disgraceful that you have to be benched in the final minutes in a game bc you’re an offensive liability especially when you’re needed on defense
China Team stacked PG: Ben Simmons SG: Joe Harris SF: Kyle Kuzma PF: Julius Randle C: Rudy Gobert 6th: Kristaps Porzingis
Only a show of First Take’s caliber can bring in the Magic Johnson
Bruh he was literally on KJZ this morning too smh
He’s been on every ESPN show
Skip & Shannon are better they don’t belittle each other and cry like babies like Stephen A does to max
SAS was the one who got Magic to come into the studio today as a favor, Magic only did the other shows because he might as well since he was on site. Stfu if you don’t know
@@denzelodimara2947 nah both aren’t fun to watch unless you like listening to Lebron/Brady being mentioned in literally every segment
SAS: Talks the entire time how Simmons needs to be sent to Portland Molly: Who should get Simmons? SAS: …..I just said Portland! Molly doesn’t listen hahahaha
Lol I thought I was the only one who caught that 😂😂 she don’t even listen right
Its a blessing to see Magic period , and we all know this!
Yes
Remember early in the season when Doc said Ben Simmons doesn’t have to be a scorer for 76ers to win a championship? Remember Doc used Rondo as an example? Well Doc definitely looks stupid now
Rondos not a scorer but he’s also not scared to shoot. I’m willing to give Doc a pass on that statement. None of us thought the hack a Simmons would work so well he’d be turning away free dunks in fear of getting fouled.
Well I didn’t..
Rondo#9 could actually score when it came down to the clutch and he had Paul Pierce & Ray Allen to handle the ball late.
@@mrwakenbaker88 Well Rondo was never asked to be the 2nd option on a championship team. He won in 2008 as the 4th-5th option and in 2020 he was a bench player.
@@nikosofidemporas and yet as the 4th option on that squad he still shot the ball.
First take is back!!! Also bringing it back with Magic on set. Way to start it back up strong💪💪
i never been more happy that’s SAS n max r back
Yo when he passed the ball on that dunk under the hoop I think I saw his soul leave his body. Them yips be killing this cat.
Yesir Thybulle said "yo,you gotta shoot those" to which ben replied- "what happen?"
@@rayalvarez7247 😁
I couldn’t wait for first take this morning
Doc Rivers is not a good coach. He’s incapable of making the second, third, forth adjustment.
Doc Rives is overrated I’ll give you that. but he’s the reason why the 76ers became 1st seed. The got swept last year into a top team in the East. I can’t blame Doc on this one because after since they improved but I’m putting my blame on Simmons. If you see his stats this guy try to not attempt to score. Everybody saying he needs to shoot but Ben Simmons could’ve been where Giannis is at. Use there athleticism, speed and length to attack at the basket but not he does not did that. Ben Simmons Ben the same for years. Just like game 7 vs Raptors Joel Embiid was getting double team because they know Simmons not gonna score at all
How tf you adjust a players shot tho😂yall say anything to bash them coaches how many times they gone fire they coach cuz of him?
@@Likerios22244 no need to adjust the players' shot, make a play that suits the game of his players. Ben and Embiid are force in the paint, why does he let them shoot the perimeter and the 3's. Tsk.
@@jetgarcia8819 so you want them to constantly go inside in a game thats driven by threes?look at the lakers how did that turn out bud
@@Likerios22244 nah in this case yes look at the coach if this was a first time okay fine but losing 20 point lead 3 straight not being able to close.Last year with the clippers “pandemic p” now Paul George closes the deal against the 1 seed 2 gms first ever wcf for clips.But that’s not it rockets harden and Paul and blows it as well can’t close then with the clippers griffin and Paul and dj blows okc,grizzlies.Doc blows too many series with great players nope he overrated with that 1 ring in boston btw thibs was in charge of that defense scheme.Ben man he just not that dog.
what team in there right mind would take simmons though?
This is the perfect time for teams to go after Ben Simmons. Just 3 months ago 76ers didn't want to give him up for James Harden. Anyone who gets him at this decreased value is doing good. My candidate is New Orleans. Keep Zion and Ingram and see if you can get him with the rest. Simmons feels like he's ancient but its only his 4th year in the league! Dude is 24 and averaging 16 points 8 boards and 8 assists on 56% shooting for a career and he's one of the best defenders in the league. Teams need to go after him while his value is rock bottom
Sas is always like I love the guy and then goes on to bash them lmao
That's right Magic, you can't judge doc rivers. He didn't have Danny green. Yeah.
I will always love Magic but....man he's just not seeing things as they are anymore.
Stupidest point I’ve ever heard
Magic was a great player but terrible coach and president of Basketball Operations
Old guy defending his old guy buddy, the coach has everything to do with getting a player over their mental block.
I’ve been saying CJ for Ben from the beginning. Solves both problems. Portland is undersized for defense at the guard position.
Yesssssss. Whoever makes this deal happen is the real GOAT. This is what everyone needs
He getting dumped somewhere this offseason..
Yep,he'll probably get shipped out west as most teams don't like to trade in conference
@@loganmurdock4679 most likely Toronto, Spurs or Detroit
His value is at the lowest so maybe they give him one more season to bump it up then trade? I would love to see him play for Pop who would use him as a PF. But the main problem is the stink he has around him with his mentality when it comes to improving right now.
PG told y’all about Doc y’all clowned him instead for a trend
Doc has already got his chip .. Pg still hasn’t won anything. Doc can’t make Simmons hot free throws or shoot the ball
@@derrickmason7457 doc got his championship thanks to KG Pierce Ray Allen and Rondo and even with all that talent he only won once against a depleted/injured Lakers team
@@wilocentenodroz9810 we can say that about any talented team ? What gives a coach credit ?
PG said Doc was playing him like Ray Allen which was a lie
@@LuckyKupo the only thing that’s gonna get pg respect is a chip good coach or not we know players play
“... in a league that didn’t have any other Big 3. They were the only one.” Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, & Tony Parker: 🧍 🧍 🧍
Magic knows what it's like to step up 👍🏼👌🏽
Doc had Tmac in his prime & couldn't get out the 1st round but that's nobodies business.
Tmac was dam near out there by himself tho
When are we gonna acknowledge that doc rivers is overrated? He won 1 chip with a LOADED Celtics team and thats it. Someone remind me of what he did with the clippers? Anyone? Buddy has had a LOADED TEAM EVERY YEAR
You can say that about any coach. Phil Jackson only won cause of Jordan. Pat Riley won cause of his loaded Lakers and Heat teams. So what's ur point?
@@ld7489 the thing with Jackson is he actually made adjustments, and he had a team that bought into his system. Yes he had Jordan and Pippen and Shaq and Kobe but I don't know if those teams three peat, or remain as dominant in terms of history, without Jackson behind the bench coaching egos and managing the game. Doc just can't do any of that, he's got no back bone, and won't hold players accountable when they need to be put in line.
@@ld7489 no you cannot. He has lost the most game 7s in nba history. He’s given up the most 3-1 leads. He hasn’t been the a conf finals in nearly a decade.
@@ld7489 Si you're telling me Doc would have won 6 rings with MJ and Pippen? Remember MJ was gone for 2 yrs playing baseball
@@ld7489 Yea but you didn’t see MJ winning any championships until Phil Jackson got there; so it goes both ways.
Now SA say’s no excuses for Doc after he pushed the 76ers to hire him...smh