This was one of the BEST SEGMENTS in FIRST TAKE HISTORY. HILARIOUS. INFORMATIVE. MAD DOG AND STEPHEN A. HAD ME CLOSE TO TEARS LAUGHING. GREAT JOB, GUYS!!!
Respect to SAS for actually telling CJ and Dame to leave Portland, to their face, and have the same energy on TV. Hes given up on Portland doing anything to actually compete while Dame is there, they already got rid of CJ and I'm sure hes happy about it. Hopefully hes been in Dame's ear telling him that the grass really is greener on the other side
@@raushanminor970 Lay off the crack. Portland went to the Western Conference finals. Made the playoffs multiple times. Pelicans have always been a joke doesnt matter if Zion is playing or not.
Imagine having Stephen A, Mad Dog and Shannon Sharpe on First Take together, yelling at the top of their lungs… I think Molly would have to wear some earmuffs, just to drown out the noise a bit😂😂😂
@@db-hj9cu She’s gotten better… she was starting to get annoying, when Max was still there. Since Stephen A has gained more clout, and became the Executive Producer of the show, he holds a lot more power at ESPN than in the past.
Dame loves it in portland, and thats totally okay. Everyone gets to a point where they wanna win too, and thats also okay. It comes at different times for different people
Never felt bad for Dame. I grew up in the 80s and admired 90s players like the highlight film,rainman,Reggie Lewis, KJ & many others! I live next to the Lloyd Center and have realized that he has made a name for himself long ago. Whether he leaves or stays, he is a legend in all cities that he has been apart of! Bottom line. I wave at people just like he did 2 OKC because of how badass it was. 💯 it’s there for the greatest ending 🪣
I don’t understand why people always make it seem like the Lakers / Knicks are the only options for teams to win, small market teams have been winning the finals for the vast majority of the past 10 years
Lol there only been 3 small market teams that won a chip in the last 10 years Milwaukee, San Antonio, and Cleveland, other then those teams and Denver if they win it has been Golden State which isn't a small market, Lakers, Heat and Toronto the biggest city in Canada lol its always going to be 1 or 2 really good small market teams but the big markets will always have the advantages
@@richardgutierrez26 small market in NBA terms is not based on size of city but TV coverage and marketing and exposure such as Lakers / Knicks / Bulls (sometimes) Celtics / 76ers Milwaukee, Cleveland, Toronto, Golden State (they only attracted Kevin Durant) Are teams that are considered smaller markets
Been a blazer fan all my life and even I want Dame to go somewhere he can win a Ring. Cause at this point the organization is in full rebuild mode but are trying everything to hold on to Dame as well.
@@TheBTranz that's what dame has been preaching. He's complacent if he doesn't win a championship. He said he doesn't want to team up. This is his words. He's even criticize players for doing so. Now times have changed
This is the only reason why I dislike you Steven A. This is such an old way of thinking, and you’re such a powerful voice, you perpetuate this narrative that star players should only play for big market teams. Well sir, you’re about to have a third small market team in 5yrs win the title. Dame values his quality of living just as much as winning, stop penalizing him for that. And by the by, where has your big market team been? Well behind Portland for the last decade, that’s where.
Yeah, the league should only have these 10: Lakers, Knicks, Warriors, Bulls, Celtics, Heat, Clippers, Nets, 76ers, and Mavericks. Only big markets. Lol!
@@tathui4187 yep. Toronto is a huge market too, but in Canada, so they're out. Funny thing is, if all players followed his logic, he would be out of a job. Not many people are gonna follow a league of 10 teams.
@@nathanfranks1476 neither are landing spots for elite free agents though. The Spurs won chips by drafting, and the Suns aren't a draw for free agents either, which is the entire point. Like I said, Toronto is a HUGE market, but because they're not a free agent draw none of their players should resign there, or they should demand a trade(using SAS' logic, which is my entire point)
@@nathanfranks1476 San Antonio and Phoenix aren’t top 10 tv markets. I believe SA is top 30 or something. So, they are considered a small market. It is about tv market size. That is all they look at when talking about market size. The top 10 are called major markets. Also, a glamor market like Miami is what a attract free agents.
Being from Oakland I understand his loyalty to the fullest… with that being said he should know like we all do coming from the O.. when mfs not on the same page and hype you on you gotta cut em off and go separate ways in life.. same thing applies here if he leave it don’t mean it’s beef we’ve done all we can to grow together now we must grow apart 💯 you got the bag bro now let’s get the ring 🫡
As soon as Dame teams up with another superstar and when a title then the media will say he took the easy way out to win a title. Every player can't win a title and Dame is still a legendary player and some players are satisfied with being legends cause every player doesn't win a title
Ya get upset when players pick and choose when it's time to move on from an organization(or they may have some insider information as far as the team not having assets or cash to even get pieces), but it's like ya applaud when a team does a rebuild and waste a primetime players time. An organization will always do what's best for them, so I cannot be mad when you have players that do what's best for them.
I know I’m not the only one that heard CJ say if I was a betting man, we may be seeing the last of him there” after saying he just ate lunch with Dame. Now I ain’t no mind reader but I can take a hint🤔🤔🤔
Dame needs to leave Portland. He reminds me of that one employee that stays at a job for over a decade plus, knowing he could have gotten a better job with better benefits and that loyalty is what holds him back and being comfortable becomes dangerous
I hate it when people say”I won’t feel sorry for Dame anymore” he didn’t want your sympathy anyway 😂 this is a grown man making his own decisions yet other grown men so concerned about his legacy but real ones love Dame.
Dame is a great player, no doubt about it. But his trade value is not as high as people think, only a select few teams even make sense for him to go to, and his contract is enormous and extends to his late 30s.
His trade value isn't as high because in order for a team to get him , they potentially have to make up about 60 million a year in trade assets, now a team an do that easier if they do a multi team trade where another team can throw in players to cover dames 60 mill per year contract.
mad dog said a chance not that they would win how you gonna be right next to the guy and not even listen to him cj? also mad dog be funny af i stg when he told Stephen a he let him talk i was like 😆
SAS roasting Zion while CJ is there is crazy😂😂
CJ has thrown subtle shots at Zion himself.😂😂 I'm sure he agrees with SAS
😂😂😂
He’s a clown for that
@@BigC-vi9jq lol Zion the only clown
@@williamsbrian0310 CJ an opp
Can yall imagine SAS, Mad Dog, and Shannon Sharpe in a 3-Way screaming match? 😂
Right
Add Michael Irwin and it will be an atomic bomb
prime time tv
W comment 😂😂
@@DrMswaggatv sign me up IMMEDIATELY
Stephen A was pure comedy this whole segment mann😂😂😂😂
Ge felt some type of way lol
Even funnier with CJ listening to his “diatribe” if you will😂😂
Sounds like Chris Rock
It’s the hairline
pure clownery*
CJ oozes professionalism.. can def see him as a GM / Team Front Office type when he retires.
Mad Dog is the old man that won’t stop yelling at the tv
Ayy he spitting facts on this one tho, atleast with the other teams with all these superstars that haven't won jack 😂
SAS been doing it for decades
He’s annoying.
He kills me!!😂
@@JBrown-go8ru he’s spitting facts. What makes you think another franchise would work out? KD to Brooklyn is the perfect example to this argument
Stephen A is so happy he’s in Miami 😂 you can see it in his smile 😂
Not only his smile, his shirt too.
CJ has a future in broadcasting, he delivers his points really well.
Another such player is Da'aron Fox
He's already signed to a multi-year deal with ESPN. It's set in stone
You don't know what you're talking about
You should of said, he articulates his words really well. I mean he has enough practice , he is the president of the players association
This segment was madd funny 😂😂. Stephen A and Mad Dog on rare form today.
Bro that’s FACTSSSS
CJ is class man. Love having his take anytime he’s on
It’s cool to get his take he has first hand knowledge
Definitely want him on ESPN or Inside The NBA when he retires.
I mean he is the President of the Players Association
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Stephen A and Mad Dog are pure comedy. This the best shown on ESPN hands down
This was one of the BEST SEGMENTS in FIRST TAKE HISTORY. HILARIOUS. INFORMATIVE. MAD DOG AND STEPHEN A. HAD ME CLOSE TO TEARS LAUGHING. GREAT JOB, GUYS!!!
Stephen A. when he starts saying “Can I respond? Can I respond” 😭😭
I just like watching Stephen a’s facial expressions when mad dog is going on his crazy rants 😂🤣😂🤣
Respect to SAS for actually telling CJ and Dame to leave Portland, to their face, and have the same energy on TV. Hes given up on Portland doing anything to actually compete while Dame is there, they already got rid of CJ and I'm sure hes happy about it. Hopefully hes been in Dame's ear telling him that the grass really is greener on the other side
Greener grass? Cj just missed the playoffs for the first time in his career.
@@ethans8719 despite missing the playoffs, the pelicans are still in a much better spot than Portland. Their roster is extremely talented
But he tells them to go to the Knicks who have done even less in the same period of time.
@@raushanminor970ZZZIOOON
@@raushanminor970 Lay off the crack. Portland went to the Western Conference finals. Made the playoffs multiple times. Pelicans have always been a joke doesnt matter if Zion is playing or not.
As a Dubs fan I’m always rooting for Dame. Product of the Bay. Hope he’s happy wherever he’s balling.
CJ and MadDog looking at each other got me weak, MadDog is sayin “ I got him”😂.
" I want Dame Lillard " - Stephen A. Smith 😂😂
This the old Stephen a smith I’ve missed 🤣🤣
Not the biggest mad dog fan but for this segment he was dead on
No he wasn't
He’s trash. Get him off the show
mad dog always funny af tho especially with stephen a
HIS voice is nerve wreaking. I can't do both he and SaS,
@@bbm2913 SAS should of never got rid of Max, that was a good team.. Mad dog just yells to make his points and it's weak
Glad to see both SAS and Mad Dog keep it up after last week's epic debate on Brown's Supermax
Imagine having Stephen A, Mad Dog and Shannon Sharpe on First Take together, yelling at the top of their lungs… I think Molly would have to wear some earmuffs, just to drown out the noise a bit😂😂😂
Shiid that will make her day cause she can yell and interrupt the whole show and barely be noticed
I hope it happens. Mad dog spits facts. He’s right about Dame he should stay because it could end up like Durant and Brooklyn
@@db-hj9cu She’s gotten better… she was starting to get annoying, when Max was still there. Since Stephen A has gained more clout, and became the Executive Producer of the show, he holds a lot more power at ESPN than in the past.
I'd love to watch Kevin Garnet & Dame sit down and have a chat about this situation.
Mad dog was golden today😂😂😂😂
He was a golden retriever
Mad Dog's face is priceless at the end! lol
Im Literally watching his face rn 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂... y he b lookn sweet asf😂😂😂😂😂
Mad Dog's impression of Pesci is classic
Steven A was on one this segment 😂😂
Dame loves it in portland, and thats totally okay. Everyone gets to a point where they wanna win too, and thats also okay. It comes at different times for different people
So you can't hate on the players thT choose to not wait for an organization to move them
This was mad dog's greatest moment 🤣🤣
Never felt bad for Dame. I grew up in the 80s and admired 90s players like the highlight film,rainman,Reggie Lewis, KJ & many others! I live next to the Lloyd Center and have realized that he has made a name for himself long ago. Whether he leaves or stays, he is a legend in all cities that he has been apart of! Bottom line. I wave at people just like he did 2 OKC because of how badass it was. 💯 it’s there for the greatest ending 🪣
I don’t understand why people always make it seem like the Lakers / Knicks are the only options for teams to win, small market teams have been winning the finals for the vast majority of the past 10 years
Lol there only been 3 small market teams that won a chip in the last 10 years Milwaukee, San Antonio, and Cleveland, other then those teams and Denver if they win it has been Golden State which isn't a small market, Lakers, Heat and Toronto the biggest city in Canada lol its always going to be 1 or 2 really good small market teams but the big markets will always have the advantages
@@richardgutierrez26 heat is a small market team, they never get free agents other than lebron that 1 year and jimmy who just liked the culture
@@Solznmid Miami is not a small market team 😂
Miami is a major market, comparable to NYC and LA.
@@Solznmid you are smoking
@@richardgutierrez26 small market in NBA terms is not based on size of city but TV coverage and marketing and exposure such as Lakers / Knicks / Bulls (sometimes) Celtics / 76ers
Milwaukee, Cleveland, Toronto, Golden State (they only attracted Kevin Durant) Are teams that are considered smaller markets
Been a blazer fan all my life and even I want Dame to go somewhere he can win a Ring. Cause at this point the organization is in full rebuild mode but are trying everything to hold on to Dame as well.
The way everyone was cringing at Stephen A 😂😂😂
I always respected the fact that the Trail Blazers have never changed their logo or colors.
Shawn bradley comment had me crying😂😅
Operator: 911, please state your emergency?
Shawn Bradley: Hello, my name is Shawn Bradley and I just caught some stray bullets!
Dame is good , he’s been good to his organization. If he’s traded it’ll be where he wants
To do what ? Don't say win a chip. What happened to get it out the mud? Lol
@@FloydWhoElseTV a little more clarity on what your saying Brother , I don’t get it
@@TheBTranz that's what dame has been preaching. He's complacent if he doesn't win a championship. He said he doesn't want to team up. This is his words. He's even criticize players for doing so. Now times have changed
This is the first time I've ever heard Mad Dog make a good take.
Bro this is pure comedy god I love Stephen A😂😂 I used to think his screaming was obnoxious but god he speaks facts
But he keeps shouting the same line "Dame gotta get out of Portland" something like 20 times. Too much.
Dame to the Miami Heat will be a good fit 🏀🔥
LMAOOOO son this episode was hilarious
I love SAS and Mad Dog together 😂
when Stephen a said "btw Molly" at the end I knew what was boutta happen lmfaoooooooooo
One of the best segments of the year
CJ is great, need him on more.
i laughed all the way through. love it
This is the only reason why I dislike you Steven A. This is such an old way of thinking, and you’re such a powerful voice, you perpetuate this narrative that star players should only play for big market teams. Well sir, you’re about to have a third small market team in 5yrs win the title.
Dame values his quality of living just as much as winning, stop penalizing him for that.
And by the by, where has your big market team been? Well behind Portland for the last decade, that’s where.
Using SAS logic, the league should only consist of ten teams, because the other cities have a hard time signing free agents
Yeah, the league should only have these 10: Lakers, Knicks, Warriors, Bulls, Celtics, Heat, Clippers, Nets, 76ers, and Mavericks. Only big markets. Lol!
@@tathui4187 yep. Toronto is a huge market too, but in Canada, so they're out. Funny thing is, if all players followed his logic, he would be out of a job. Not many people are gonna follow a league of 10 teams.
There are more than 10 big markets…suns and spurs to name a couple
@@nathanfranks1476 neither are landing spots for elite free agents though. The Spurs won chips by drafting, and the Suns aren't a draw for free agents either, which is the entire point. Like I said, Toronto is a HUGE market, but because they're not a free agent draw none of their players should resign there, or they should demand a trade(using SAS' logic, which is my entire point)
@@nathanfranks1476 San Antonio and Phoenix aren’t top 10 tv markets. I believe SA is top 30 or something. So, they are considered a small market. It is about tv market size. That is all they look at when talking about market size. The top 10 are called major markets. Also, a glamor market like Miami is what a attract free agents.
Doggy said "you think ppl in LA say aw man i feel so bad for dame?" NO‼️😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😭
Bring cj back that bright energy is needed & he’s always cheesing 😂
Being from Oakland I understand his loyalty to the fullest… with that being said he should know like we all do coming from the O.. when mfs not on the same page and hype you on you gotta cut em off and go separate ways in life.. same thing applies here if he leave it don’t mean it’s beef we’ve done all we can to grow together now we must grow apart 💯 you got the bag bro now let’s get the ring 🫡
Dame is stuck in Portland at this point idk who is trading for that contract
Trippin
@Arraez 4 MVP terrible
@@user-qb3sd7eb6q must think you’re playing MyGM/Myleague on 2k
@@MaddNomad1015 LOL
Ben Simmons + cam thomas + 4 1st round picks.
As soon as Dame teams up with another superstar and when a title then the media will say he took the easy way out to win a title. Every player can't win a title and Dame is still a legendary player and some players are satisfied with being legends cause every player doesn't win a title
Mad dog has no clue what he is talking about but the man is pure entertainment 🤣🤣🤣
Cj face when mad dog talked about wemba was hilarious. The hype for that dude is over the top.
SAS is peak comedy this entire segment. I was thinking he finna pop a nerve going all berserk. 😂
Ya get upset when players pick and choose when it's time to move on from an organization(or they may have some insider information as far as the team not having assets or cash to even get pieces), but it's like ya applaud when a team does a rebuild and waste a primetime players time. An organization will always do what's best for them, so I cannot be mad when you have players that do what's best for them.
Mad Dog owned them on this one.. 😂
Frfr
If Portland love dame trade him to a contender The only contender move is a trade for kawhi or embid both mvp caliber
I know I’m not the only one that heard CJ say if I was a betting man, we may be seeing the last of him there” after saying he just ate lunch with Dame. Now I ain’t no mind reader but I can take a hint🤔🤔🤔
Facts lol they tryna act like CJ and Dame ain’t close friends
That was a hard shot at cj 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Dame needs to leave Portland. He reminds me of that one employee that stays at a job for over a decade plus, knowing he could have gotten a better job with better benefits and that loyalty is what holds him back and being comfortable becomes dangerous
This is EXACTLY what that is
True dat
@@jammaroni yup pretty much worst thing in life is to be comfortable
yeah but dame is also getting big money so its not like he's completely at a loss
Nobody taking Joe Pesci seriously this morning 😂😂😂
Ahhhh, I miss CJ
Dame to Miami or Philly would be dope.
It would be more of the same. They'd make the playoffs and get bounced early
Dame definitely need to get out of Portland before it too late smh 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
It's already too late.
I hate it when people say”I won’t feel sorry for Dame anymore” he didn’t want your sympathy anyway 😂 this is a grown man making his own decisions yet other grown men so concerned about his legacy but real ones love Dame.
We just want his accolades to match his talent. It's out of love.
Ummm it's their job to talk about athletes 🤦♂️. Lol you so use to talking about athletes for free, you forget these people get paid to do this
SAS ain’t slick he picks the topic to talk about on the show you bring this up when cj comes in 😂
Dame is a great player, no doubt about it. But his trade value is not as high as people think, only a select few teams even make sense for him to go to, and his contract is enormous and extends to his late 30s.
His trade value isn't as high because in order for a team to get him , they potentially have to make up about 60 million a year in trade assets, now a team an do that easier if they do a multi team trade where another team can throw in players to cover dames 60 mill per year contract.
And FYI, dame can actually go to majority of all the contenders. It's more than a few
Reality is, the package needed for a Dame trade will instantly gut whatever team he goes to and they won’t be in contention.
They can give up Herro and some picks for em, so no, it won't gut them. Salary cap going up
@@fritz2live we’re not taking Herro in a trade lol, we already have Ant and Sharpe who both have higher ceiling’s
@@reidduhrkoop5205 I mean 🤷🏾♂️ Lillard is gone bro. He's working behind the scenes
@@fritz2live foh bruh! What u his agent?!?! Just stop 😂
Heat has the deepest team so it won’t really effect them if they lose two or three role players along with Herro. Bam Jimmy Dame 🔥
SAS just went off! This is one of his funniest clips... Bring back Baby Stephen A.! lol
MD is literally a PERSONALITY!!
Molly doing her best AD impression today 🔥🔥
Mad Dag with the “i let you talk” lol love that old man
Asking CJ about Dame's situation is ice cold! Lol 🥶
Bruh... CJs face when Mad Dog talks
Protect Mad Dog for that old school mentality. He's pure gold with SAS
Mad Dog and SAS just pure entertainment! i cannot! lol
mad dog said a chance not that they would win how you gonna be right next to the guy and not even listen to him cj? also mad dog be funny af i stg when he told Stephen a he let him talk i was like 😆
3:53 SAS looking into the office camera 🤣🤦🏻♂️
Mad dog is something else lmao I started to like this guy
I gotta watch this one the second time
Look at Boosie gettin that Dame autograph. 😂
Come to Milwaukee, Dame.
Zion vs Jokic would be lowkey a dope battle to see
Doggy been spittin lately fr 😂😂 Stephen A energy about Portland really would have been different if they was getting Wemby
"What makes you think the grass is gonna be greener on the other side?"
Miami Dame 🔥
2023 and 2024 NBA champions.
Mad dog and stephen is tv gold
Let me see that happy smile
These games are great
Love ESPN
Shared1 great show guys
Tjwmk you got sharing either us
mannnnnnnnnnn i luvvvvvv MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD DOOOOOOOOOOOOG!!! HE NEEDS A SHOOOOOOW!!!!
CJ is so well spoken
Shawn Bradley was home chillin n caught a stray😂
Screaming Stephen a Smith have c j and mad dog eardrums ready to explode 🤯
The grass is not always greener 😂
Mad Dog is right! It’s a lot a lot of movement and not a lot of champions 🤷🏽♂️
Just finished watching the video. The way Stephen A says 1977. 😭💀😭💀
CJ lookin like he’s taking a high school yearbook picture throughout the whole show 😂😂😂
Man I hope he goes to the Heat 🔥😎
We need more mad dog on the show 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡
Mad Dog is my spirit animal 😂