You brought the Nets together! - Stephen A. takes issue with Kyrie’s vaccination status | First Take

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  • You brought the Nets together! - Stephen A. takes issue with Kyrie’s vaccination status | First Take
    Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Jay Williams react to Kyrie Irving speaking out on social media to explain his decision behind refusing the vaccine ahead of the regular season.
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  • @surajzaveri6029
    @surajzaveri6029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    Stephen A said stuff that applies to himself “You think you’re right and anyone who disagrees is wrong “ 😭

    • @QMN8125
      @QMN8125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Have you ever listened to Kyrie talk he literally thinks he is smarter than everyone on earth. SAS is loud and playing a character there is a difference.

    • @o.gspace2884
      @o.gspace2884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      FACTS!!

    • @Q1nfamous
      @Q1nfamous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@QMN8125 ur a clown

    • @leomoselina3191
      @leomoselina3191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      'Max you're wrong and here's why'

    • @DarkKnight-zd4jk
      @DarkKnight-zd4jk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He should used the bullsh*t that he just spoke to fertilize his receding hairline.

  • @cookingwitchefzayy8830
    @cookingwitchefzayy8830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    Jay Williams is the only person who is sound and respected

    • @adrianyurn8425
      @adrianyurn8425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No one respects J Will

    • @leomoselina3191
      @leomoselina3191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real i don't agree with kyrie's decision but i respect his right to choose and the fact that he's willing to lose a lot of money shows he's definitely not selfish

    • @DarkKnight-zd4jk
      @DarkKnight-zd4jk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adrianyurn8425 At the moment i'ts 86-1 in agreement with common sense.

    • @Rell-eu8wv
      @Rell-eu8wv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DarkKnight-zd4jk 148-1 at the moment. Let’s get this to 200

    • @trainerrob1622
      @trainerrob1622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No he´s he sat there for 3 minutes and painted Kyrie like an innocent victim of public opinion which is just false. There´s more then 8 million people living in NYC and all of them are under the same mandates as Kyrie. Firstly not a single person has attacked Kyrie Irving the man. Stephen A has gone out of his way to mention every single day what he´s done off the floor and how intelligent he is.
      Kyrie went on for a few minutes in that IG video talking about how his vaccine stance is a personal choice and what he does with his body has nothing to do with his teammates or organization... Its a pro sport, they pay you for what you can do with your body... Your teammates depend on the things you can do with your body to help them achieve their ultimate goal. He also said he was being grouped in... He took this stance, got mad at the media for covering it, went then went dark and decided he didn´t have to explain anything to anyone. He didn´t need to offer insight. That was his choice.

  • @AltonJ09
    @AltonJ09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    ESPN won't be renewing J Will's contract....

    • @californiachief27x
      @californiachief27x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Nope because he has his own mind

    • @Jim-Halp1234
      @Jim-Halp1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@californiachief27x because he like you clearly is a clown. Dude said nothing.

    • @osufan77
      @osufan77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@californiachief27x No because he isn't that bright and pretends to be so.

    • @californiachief27x
      @californiachief27x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Jim-Halp1234 ok

    • @californiachief27x
      @californiachief27x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@osufan77 ok

  • @jcanbrownboy
    @jcanbrownboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    Kyrie sure is helping out the ratings today boy. Most of us are here to see what nonsense agent Smith had to say

    • @jplaga763
      @jplaga763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      On espn smith is the oracle

    • @jcanbrownboy
      @jcanbrownboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jplaga763 you know what, you might be right about that

    • @ike.o6944
      @ike.o6944 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      SAS has his agendas and it works lol

    • @carterstilllive
      @carterstilllive 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      fax

    • @keithcunningham1379
      @keithcunningham1379 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

  • @Bilnation
    @Bilnation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    The funny thing is Jay Williams is not even supporting or opposing Kyries decision. He just understands and respect the man’s decisions and to have someone feeling so angered by another persons choice is alarming

    • @Sockaledes
      @Sockaledes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      What’s even more alarming is that they seem mad at Jay Willis stance itself. Of which he articulated pretty clearly.

    • @SonikEC
      @SonikEC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      stop pretending like kyrie's decision only impacts him. I don't understand what planet you live on where you think people are upset with another man's ability to make a choice for themselves, it has absolutely nothing to do with that.

    • @ProzGamer1
      @ProzGamer1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s why he stupid

    • @Goxilla
      @Goxilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      how long does it take for Kyrie to make the decision? It´s just another phrase to stall. He just stinks around and wants attention from those who can´t read a book

    • @scottj6146
      @scottj6146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Because Kyrie's personal choice is affecting those around him in a professional and health-related matter, sounds selfish to me

  • @FantasyCalcio
    @FantasyCalcio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Molly is proving Kyrie’s point. She didn’t want to take it but was pressured to in order to keep her job she worked hard for. Doesn’t seem right

    • @taemulaaa99
      @taemulaaa99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I didn’t wanna take the vac but I had too 🤦🏾‍♂️ Exactly she doesn’t here herself

    • @orlandobrown8190
      @orlandobrown8190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      There are like a million things you have to do to keep a job but that's called being an adult (background checks, drug tests, operating during specific business hours, etc). If Kyrie Irving doesn't want to take the vaccine then sit out the season.

    • @seekingalpha3192
      @seekingalpha3192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      She a woman who has no backbone and can be easily swayed.

    • @sammieessien
      @sammieessien 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@orlandobrown8190 it's as simple as that. You either get it or you don't.

    • @FantasyCalcio
      @FantasyCalcio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@orlandobrown8190 Look man I think he should get the vaccine. But let’s not sit here and act like taking a drug test is the same as getting a vaccination shot

  • @SageStill
    @SageStill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    OMG at @6:25 SAS said ppl didn’t want to take it and Molly yells “I didn’t want to take, but I felt I had to” well Molly kyrie is standing up for people LIKE YOU TO NOT BE FORCED TO PUT SOMETHING IN THEIR BODY !!!

    • @HooodClassicsTV
      @HooodClassicsTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yesss

    • @keithcunningham1379
      @keithcunningham1379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right

    • @eldio2124
      @eldio2124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Facts. I don’t know how people can’t see how scary it is that molly is saying she was forced to put something in her body. This is insane, I thought we lived in a free world

    • @rulerzigzag
      @rulerzigzag 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You are dumb. People who begrudgingly take the vaccine don’t need to be “stood up for” lol. They need to be applauded for being selfless and doing what’s right for the people around them. Not taking it is fine if you’re okay with staying at home and never interacting with other people. Otherwise its just selfish, anti-science dumbassery that is getting people killed

    • @haywood0457
      @haywood0457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      SMH. Molly just proved kyrie’s point lol

  • @livecrew5020
    @livecrew5020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Stephen A loves talking about being a bad teammate when he's the one who sh*tted on Max for 2 whole years on National TV solely to create the perception to his bosses that they weren't a good fit. All because he didn't want to work along side Max.

    • @o.gspace2884
      @o.gspace2884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      FACTS!!!!

    • @treymedlow4086
      @treymedlow4086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Man you hit it right on the head 💯💯💯

    • @twkilla3
      @twkilla3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      max deserved some of it with his takes . saying brady is on a cliff or how about taking iggy over steph in a last shot do or die 🤣🤣 he even said he trust magic johnson to hit a shot with the universe on the line

    • @mj23519
      @mj23519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@twkilla3 stephen a Smith is wrong a lot Hes been riding big Ben all of the time saying and acting like its disrespectful to say baker mayfield is better than him and he always changes his stance on whos going to win the chip in the NBA imo I think Stephen a disrespected max and I could see where max was coming from on his takes

    • @keithcunningham1379
      @keithcunningham1379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts

  • @MindfulAttraction
    @MindfulAttraction 3 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    He sounds like a scorned ex "you said you loved me!! 😭😭😭😭😭"

    • @kayodeorija1553
      @kayodeorija1553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Why are you everywhere bro ? Have you vaccinated ?? Pls don’t give us the virus bcos you everywhere

    • @TraGamer1606
      @TraGamer1606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reported.

    • @greatnessosunsakin7414
      @greatnessosunsakin7414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Incel cope machine. This constant following of SA is kinda beta of you.

    • @REALTRUEJOURNEY
      @REALTRUEJOURNEY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kayodeorija1553 better question is why you following him lol

    • @misters4022
      @misters4022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kayodeorija1553 lmfao

  • @TroySuave21
    @TroySuave21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    I love Jay Wills take respect the man's decision and stop trying to bully him because of the agenda!

    • @QMN8125
      @QMN8125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No one is bullying his just don’t play it’s not that hard

    • @Coldtart
      @Coldtart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@QMN8125 WRONG, listen again to what Jay just said, Kyrie is being plastered as the face of all those who aren’t getting vaccinated or are taking their time with it … or questioning it. He legit did a instalive where all the questions being asked towards him was regarding his stance on the vaccine, his teammates, where he stands with Brooklyn etc and everytime he said respect his privacy they kept pushin more and more similar questions. I’m not even the biggest Kyrie fan and even I find this whole thing stupid, it’s his choice to not take the vaccine right now but it’s also the choice of the Brooklyn nets to not want him to be a part time player. Nothing more nothing less … next. The amount of hate being thrown to Ky’s way is crazy and SAS coming off wit them crazy ex vibes

    • @TroySuave21
      @TroySuave21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@QMN8125 Well by discussing him everyday specifically and ascertaining of "he's selfish" (name calling), "he will probably retire" (spreading rumors), "everywhere he goes trouble follows" "he speaks like he is so much more intelligent than everyone else" (defamation of name), etc. It definitely seems like bullying vs saying okay well he cant play now lets see how they step up as a team. He still has KD, harden and every other player who wants to win a chip on their team lol. Its bullying because we dont hear no one else getting this smoke, like Jonathan Issac or the other 5% of the league who is not taking the jab. They are just using his high profile celebrity to make a point and pressure for the agenda.

    • @FratterKnox
      @FratterKnox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Coldtart I’m glad Kyrie said his piece, the only thing I gotta say is, if they win the chip, I better not see Kyrie anywhere near that trophy.

    • @DarkKnight-zd4jk
      @DarkKnight-zd4jk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its not often that I hear this dude come out of puppet mode and say something that makes sence.

  • @AggravatedMan365
    @AggravatedMan365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    This is what Kwame was talking about

    • @retiredtidepodeater3339
      @retiredtidepodeater3339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Another Kwame bot 😂

    • @victordelacruz4449
      @victordelacruz4449 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But prior to kwame coming out u were laughing on stephen a vids abt him lol

    • @realamerican8069
      @realamerican8069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@retiredtidepodeater3339 he’s right! Kwame was talking about this..

    • @deon3133
      @deon3133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@victordelacruz4449 people still laughing at kwame about his game

    • @midwestslotgeeks1081
      @midwestslotgeeks1081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@realamerican8069 yes we all need Browns advice on everything 😂

  • @liv8797
    @liv8797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    3:53 Jay's expression to Stephen A. says it all.

  • @IHateJmel
    @IHateJmel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Jay Will the only person on this panel who doesn’t hate Kyrie lol

    • @mjissowrong
      @mjissowrong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      RIGHT

    • @xaviercassar9156
      @xaviercassar9156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It looks like he doesn't want to upset anyone whenever he comes on the show

    • @IHateJmel
      @IHateJmel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xaviercassar9156 yeah that could be true especially because he has a good relationship with a lot of players

    • @nxnw3741
      @nxnw3741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nah, when you are small time you got to the watch your mouth.

    • @astrocyborg
      @astrocyborg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He also comes off educated & professional as well it’s nice to hear a guy who isn’t constantly screaming

  • @dunnocarter6226
    @dunnocarter6226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Kyrie had no way of knowing we would be in a pandemic when he brought the nets together. This is peer pressure to the max

    • @Tommy-hy1ob
      @Tommy-hy1ob 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And vaccine mandate that applies to ONLY 2 states as if today

    • @sdoughty
      @sdoughty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      peer pressure is for like shitting in the urinals at school lol this isn't the playground

    • @garenthal9638
      @garenthal9638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes. It is peer pressure and in this case that’s GOOD. We should and WILL continue to and increase pressuring

    • @Anthony-yd2we
      @Anthony-yd2we 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No peer pressure. He can just quit.

    • @DoctorOfLawOrSomething
      @DoctorOfLawOrSomething 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Anthony-yd2we Wish he would!

  • @roddarodda2080
    @roddarodda2080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The NBA went through a bubble, a parade in LA, a rushed 72 game season, a parade in MIL, and there was no vaccine. Now they HAVE to take it in order to play?

  • @majinvegeta4984
    @majinvegeta4984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    No one:
    Molly: "I didn't want to take vaccine, but I felt I had to.
    My ears: 👂💣💥☠️⚰️

    • @shalakocumberbatch5056
      @shalakocumberbatch5056 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol 🤣😂

    • @roreo5539
      @roreo5539 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @RawwRex
      @RawwRex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ESPN like suge knight with this vaccine

    • @diamondhickspharmd2808
      @diamondhickspharmd2808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMAO MY SAME REACTION

    • @1sagacious1
      @1sagacious1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is scary, what Molly said and feels ---in order to remain successful at her job... yes, scary. At least, until we are faced with that being the EXACT thing which angers the people like Kyrie.

  • @antonyburns180
    @antonyburns180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    SAS you just described your own self. You are the one ho feels their perspective is the end all be all. Anyone who disagree is beneath you. Kyrie didn’t bring the NETS together he asked KD to join him. Outside of that the Nets did everything else. And even if that were true so what. It’s still his choice regarding his body. Blame the Nets for being slow to let him go because they are hoping he changes his mind. Kyrie is aware of the consequences it’s just the media and the Nets hoping he changes his mind. The Kyrie IG was clear if you didn’t understand blame your own self.

    • @osufan77
      @osufan77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAS did his research and understands business with sacrifice. Kyrie however does not.

    • @bobhanson1037
      @bobhanson1037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then kyrie should just retire and everyone will move on. He will lose his platform and people will stop caring about him. That's why he won't and will add to the story. He wants this otherwise he would just retire or get vaxxed to play.

    • @antonyburns180
      @antonyburns180 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobhanson1037 no he should ride it out until he can’t play. Then if he can’t play go ahead and retire.

    • @bobhanson1037
      @bobhanson1037 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@antonyburns180 he can't play now unless they trade him to a team that's willing to have a part time player. He should demand a trade, get vaccinated or retire.

    • @jonw.415
      @jonw.415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah...Stephen a has feminine energy lol....he has zero self awareness

  • @mattsmith.26
    @mattsmith.26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    You can tell Jay Will is sick of listening to Perk and Stephen A just waffling

  • @Adrian-us1ui
    @Adrian-us1ui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Thank you J Will. Perk and SAS were just talking nonsesnse saying that he was not clear.

    • @j7807K
      @j7807K 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not clear to what his position is. Clear on that he was going to retire. But what Perk is asking is what is he standing up for? Is it against the vaccine? Is it for personal rights? Is it hesitation because he's not sure? I'm fine with all of those but if he is going to do this entire "message" thing, I think he should be clear about his position on why he is doing this.

    • @Adrian-us1ui
      @Adrian-us1ui 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@j7807K Kyrie literally said I’m not going to retire. He also said that he isn’t anti vaccine, but that he also doesn’t think you should be forced to get it. He also said how the media is trying to portray Kyrie as this big figure to pay attention to when it comes to being vaccinated. (People assume that because Kyrie has a platform that he uses that he has to use it for vaccination awareness) Dude just wants to do what he wants with his body. Also SAS and Perk make it sound like Kyrie is choosing not to play. No he’s choosing not to be vaccinated but because of state laws he can’t play. Conflating ones consequence of choice as choice of consequence.

  • @montraewashington1919
    @montraewashington1919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Jay is the only person in the media I’ve heard today that has made sense

  • @jermainetlennon0121
    @jermainetlennon0121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    “ i didn’t want to take the vaccine but i thought i had to” - molly

    • @kimmasek
      @kimmasek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Sums up most people's logic.

    • @jcanbrownboy
      @jcanbrownboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I bet some people missed that

    • @Elusivve
      @Elusivve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Y’all don’t think that’s sus, they’re forcing us

    • @cloak1408
      @cloak1408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Elusivve the point is Molly just needs to stfu

  • @JMPL3180
    @JMPL3180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Stephen A is such a good boy... he tows the line very well!!

  • @kyler.murray4016
    @kyler.murray4016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Molly out here proving Kyrie’s point and she don’t even know it

  • @antt4998
    @antt4998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    J will is right kyrie was very clear! And he was on point with everything!

  • @nixck7511
    @nixck7511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    5:54 the irony in Steven P Smith describing Kyrie🤣

    • @bigmeech660
      @bigmeech660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Described himself

    • @ebenezerindi1766
      @ebenezerindi1766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Makes me wonder if he really watched Kyrie's live LOL

  • @kingjmansa7027
    @kingjmansa7027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THANK YOU JAY WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's rare I ever agree with him...

  • @hottakes2633
    @hottakes2633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Kyrie has the right to believe in what he wants and that’s great.
    HOWEVER, the Nets also have the right to do what they want and state that Kyrie can’t rejoin the team under the current COVID protocols. Simple as that

    • @repentyasharahla7632
      @repentyasharahla7632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Fine but when are we going to move on? Why is it a story everyday? The media represents the Nets? He’s clear on his position and everyone has been informed so if he’s unavailable the show must go on. Media needs to stfu like they did when they where told they had to get vaccinated.

    • @soulsearchingsince9523
      @soulsearchingsince9523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes and kyrie has accepted that. So why are we even making it a big deal outnofnit

    • @jessejohnson8443
      @jessejohnson8443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@repentyasharahla7632 I think they’ll move on when he either gets vaccinated or traded. I am sure ESPN is getting tons of clicks on this story

    • @TheBrotherHoodSports
      @TheBrotherHoodSports 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nobody ever said the Nets dont have the right to do what they want

    • @Rayidla
      @Rayidla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@repentyasharahla7632 They are probobly out of subjects atm once the season gets going hopefully this wont be as talked about.

  • @willv4316
    @willv4316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Dance for me SAS , dance for me 🤡

  • @bouncedatazz4122
    @bouncedatazz4122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Molly should have walked out when she didn’t feel comfortable about getting the shot ..

    • @freddygaulman5493
      @freddygaulman5493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And cost herself millions. I'm sure that's the smart move

    • @Hqpj
      @Hqpj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Are you dumb they all vaccinated tf 🤣🤣

    • @bouncedatazz4122
      @bouncedatazz4122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      She said she didn’t want to but felt like she had to . She submitted to a job who ain’t even consider her feelings about the matter. Her body her choice right ?

    • @DunGOTem
      @DunGOTem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bouncedatazz4122 when you deal with business, you have to take their mandate or leave 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @bouncedatazz4122
      @bouncedatazz4122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DunGOTem you shouldn’t be able to mandate something that goes in your body. That’s against your rights as an American . They’re going to railroad kyrie to make sure everyone else fall in line . It’s bigger than business . It’s freedom brother to choose

  • @adriangiovanni1946
    @adriangiovanni1946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Jaywill presents arguments with overwhelming logic, a severely underrated piece of the espn crew.

    • @whataboutrick
      @whataboutrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Except when he starts that LeBron better than Jordan nonsense

  • @tiffany5441
    @tiffany5441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you for the update on kyrie Irving’s vaccination status! It’s not like this is the millionth video you’ve made about this topic.

  • @frenzytv3162
    @frenzytv3162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Stephan A … idk how you was raised but I’m going to my sister celebration bruh .

  • @johnpestano7077
    @johnpestano7077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jay is absolutely right

  • @rawnclark
    @rawnclark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Stephen A is trying his best to get Kyrie back on the plantation.
    Sports aren't more important than what Kyrie is doing.

    • @TheHauntedKiwi
      @TheHauntedKiwi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Being a flat earth anti science joke?

    • @Jim-Halp1234
      @Jim-Halp1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao delusional

  • @JDougyJ
    @JDougyJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Kyrie brought the nets together and now he’s breaking them apart and SAS has a problem with it? Didn’t SAS break up the First Take crew he put together like a month ago?

    • @Coldtart
      @Coldtart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      SAS is the biggest hypocrite lately, dude talks about being selfishness yet it’s his fault that max left FT in the first place … he’s even admitted to it. Now max off doing his own show and seems so much happier IMO.

  • @diego-ji2pd
    @diego-ji2pd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Molly just be talking I swear. Lmao

    • @angeloitachi15
      @angeloitachi15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Molly is annoying she needs to go

    • @mavsnation4life
      @mavsnation4life 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They need to let her go or give her, her own show...

    • @AggravatedMan365
      @AggravatedMan365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She's just there because of her looks

    • @deeessex11
      @deeessex11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jalen got him an airhead

    • @iTuber012
      @iTuber012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And you ain't listening apparently. She raised good questions today though I agree that she often oversteps in her role as moderator

  • @dprestons0318
    @dprestons0318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Jay's strained exhale after SAS said that Kyrie succeeded in painting himself as a victim is exactly how we feel listening to him.

  • @iTuber012
    @iTuber012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is kind of a dead story for now. He made his decision now move on to other news unless he changes his mind

  • @JM_2ClipGang
    @JM_2ClipGang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I state it, Everytime SAS starts to jump around I immediately think of Kermit the Frog on the old Muppets Show. Ha Ha Ha.

  • @willswengel9113
    @willswengel9113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stephen A calling Kyrie “self righteous” is so hypocritical; I laughed out loud. Be more self aware Stephen A.

  • @ChrisM-ez1vb
    @ChrisM-ez1vb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Stephen a you bucket dancing good boy

  • @xxPlanetInvaderxx
    @xxPlanetInvaderxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I feel like Jay Williams is the realest person in the ESPN staff, he always says something level headed and has the right tone when stating his side about stuff. SAS always going bring the theatrics, he be so hurt about everything lol

    • @PeteringYT
      @PeteringYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its his brand to be over the top. People are so dumb they still have not realized First Take is a debate show and the hosts argue for the sake of arguing.

    • @HandlesMcCandles
      @HandlesMcCandles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@waynealan3067 you don't speak for the rest of the world man.

  • @ethanshaw4660
    @ethanshaw4660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Stephen A is literally the biggest troll ever

  • @ebenezerindi1766
    @ebenezerindi1766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Just a question: Did SAS really watch Kyrie's ig live?
    What a 🤡 smh...

    • @bobhanson1037
      @bobhanson1037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mean like saying its not about the money then saying you think I want to lose this money? He's enjoying the support from the people who just told him to shut up and dribble, leave the country, etc just last year.

    • @freddygaulman5493
      @freddygaulman5493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You talking like Kyrie said anything that made sense

    • @ebenezerindi1766
      @ebenezerindi1766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bobhanson1037 *You mean like saying its not about the money then saying you think I want to lose this money?*
      Where's the contradiction? Just because you don't enjoy the consequences of standing up for something it doesn't mean you're not willing to do so.
      Of course he doesn't want to lose millions, like who tf does? But he's willing to lose a lot of money since "it's not about the money" because if it was, he would get vaccinated in order to not lose it...
      Is it that hard to understand?

    • @jermainetlennon0121
      @jermainetlennon0121 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      none of them did

  • @dasafact3828
    @dasafact3828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    i like how molly cut his quote short ... he also said hes not staying unvaccinated

  • @Knottyhead95
    @Knottyhead95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Jay. He OBVIOUSLY made it clear in the live on where he stands. Media is crazy man

  • @seekingalpha3192
    @seekingalpha3192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank goodness for Jay Williams making sense when he spoke.

  • @hoovag5224
    @hoovag5224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how molly stated the facts

  • @KingRooney89
    @KingRooney89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Zaddy boy Stephen A really putting in work today

  • @willthomas4415
    @willthomas4415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    J Will kept it 💯 Respect.

  • @RileyFreeman_247
    @RileyFreeman_247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    “He brought them together”. SA says that like Kyrie knew a pandemic would transpire. C’mon SA

    • @draytonjames81
      @draytonjames81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That’s not the point. The point is the team needs him and he’s leaving them hanging when they wanted to play with him in the first place

    • @vision3457
      @vision3457 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      commies mandating

    • @amirsaadeh5495
      @amirsaadeh5495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@draytonjames81 as much as i love the nba there’s more to life than leaving a team hanging. we are living in a pandemic. that’s the case here. he made a decision that he feels is best for himself. there’s nothing more to discuss.

    • @1DayVd
      @1DayVd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@draytonjames81 Bro do you not understand that this team came together before there was a mandate on the vaccine to play the game? He’s not leaving anyone hanging, he’s just making a personal choice to not take this shot just like some ppl make the choice to not take the flu shot. Respect that decision cause the vaccine shouldn’t even be forced upon anyone in the league in the first place

    • @Blazinmarley
      @Blazinmarley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. They dnt make sense. And they don’t bring on ANYONE to challenge them

  • @rmarte610
    @rmarte610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jay will only one speaking facts ✊🏾

  • @TWOB1GUNZ
    @TWOB1GUNZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Time for Stephen A Smith to retire. He's lost touch with the common man.

  • @HustlersParadise
    @HustlersParadise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jay Will spittin facts!!

  • @KillMoeM
    @KillMoeM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My thing is why isn’t Bradley Beal getting all this attention too smh the media just pick and choose who they want to go after and Kyrie is just their favorite target smh

  • @RichieRichMo3
    @RichieRichMo3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m TIRED of SAS!!!!!!

  • @realamerican8069
    @realamerican8069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Kyrie is being used by the media to get out a message to other players! Stand strong my guy! Us vaccinated people are rooting for you too… I wish I could’ve walked away from my job smh

  • @CaineCorleone
    @CaineCorleone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shoutout Jay Will

  • @TheBrotherHoodSports
    @TheBrotherHoodSports 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Stephen A just won the House aggin of the year award 👏 🏆

  • @brotharaw254
    @brotharaw254 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU ESPN FOR ⚖ ⚖ ⚖ ⚖ ⚖ ⚖ ⚖ ⚖ ⚖ ⚖ KEEP IT 💯 BROTHA JAY

  • @YungLanxx
    @YungLanxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My goodness, I don’t even watch ESPN often but I wish they’d get rid of Molly…

  • @camiloa.drakes08
    @camiloa.drakes08 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    feel you JAY!...

  • @mjissowrong
    @mjissowrong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Shoutout to Jay Will

  • @drdmx
    @drdmx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lmao @ SAS talking about ANYONE who thinks that they are more intelligent than everyone else in the room. 🤦‍♂️

  • @billybatson22
    @billybatson22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    There's no need for any more discussion on ESPN because it all comes down to the same material all the time: Kyrie is "box office." Kyrie is beyond charitable. Kyrie likes to take time off. Kyrie can be a bit odd. Kyrie hates the media (and especially SAS). Kyrie does what he wants.

  • @rillp2160
    @rillp2160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perk wit the solid take

  • @zeeee985
    @zeeee985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    SAS is the biggest 🤡 ever. I truly mean that with my whole heart

  • @shineeee7194
    @shineeee7194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    molly shut jay mouth quick af😂😂😂😭

  • @tiffany5441
    @tiffany5441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow Steven A. I wonder what it’s like to talk to someone who always thinks they’re right🤔

  • @PicoBourbon
    @PicoBourbon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Even Ben Simmons got vaccinated. At this point, Ben Simmons could be more helpful to his team than Kyrie with the Nets 😀😃😄😂

    • @seoulglo1999
      @seoulglo1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      To be fair, the COVID vaccine is the only shot Ben was comfortable taking.

    • @willieeasom690
      @willieeasom690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seoulglo1999 🤣🤣

    • @TSC1224
      @TSC1224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seoulglo1999 GOLD!!

    • @aneishasingletary4553
      @aneishasingletary4553 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seoulglo1999 💪🥴🤣

  • @staphakeita9813
    @staphakeita9813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kyrie made himself and his stance 100% clear

  • @marlokorleone5786
    @marlokorleone5786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta Agree Wit JAY WILLIAMS on this ONE …. K.PERK MADE GOOD POINTS TOO

  • @BigZ414
    @BigZ414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Poor Jay Williams having to listen to this. You can tell he understands why Kyrie is being abused by the media.

    • @osufan77
      @osufan77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Poor Jay Williams? Guy is sticking up for the ignorant, just like Kyrie.

    • @bouncedatazz4122
      @bouncedatazz4122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@osufan77 your ignorant

    • @BigZ414
      @BigZ414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@osufan77 leave Kyrie alone bro let him do what he believes is right for him.

    • @osufan77
      @osufan77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bouncedatazz4122 *you're

    • @osufan77
      @osufan77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigZ414 He doesn't care what I say, I just think it's funny that he's turning down all that money and a chance for a title so he can be a martyr for people who don't want to look at contrary info.

  • @ty_bueno4178
    @ty_bueno4178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    But when he brought the team together, it wasn’t a vaccine mandate in place, so Stephen A that’s a moot point to say your issue with him stems from him bringing the team together and now he’s choosing not to show up 🤔

    • @osufan77
      @osufan77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAS is right on point actually. Kyrie brought them together and when it was HIS turn to sacrifice, he chose to walk away. Don't you think there are players on the Nets who are absoluely ANTI vaccine but got it anyways so they could succeed? Come on now.

    • @H2DaOhhVee
      @H2DaOhhVee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@osufan77 those players that are "absolutely ANTI vaccine" want to succeed on the court or do they just want to secure their game checks??? I think it has more to do with those players wanting to be PAID than anything else!! It's BEYOND basketball....

  • @boblansonfig3972
    @boblansonfig3972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Did you not watch his Instagram live clown? He clearly brought the nets together but this it before MANDATES. They didn’t foresee this coming , you act like he knew . He clearly said he had assurance for religious EXCEPTIONS that ended up no longer being acceptable so yes things change . I’m tired of Stephen A and his BAD takes . He always for the organizations and companies , he the type to follow the crowd and to be a “ YES MAN”. That’s exactly why your ratings are LOW

    • @freddygaulman5493
      @freddygaulman5493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What makes you think not taking a players side is a bad thing. Nets never gave Kyrie an religious exemption. How could they when he literally just said this wasn't about being anti vaccine. Kyrie just babbles and you think ppl should just accept it

    • @boblansonfig3972
      @boblansonfig3972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@freddygaulman5493 it’s a bad thing my guy , your clearance confused between anti vaccine and not taking the vaccine . When he said he’s not anti vax he means he’s not one of those people who out here saying “ don’t get it “ , he respects YOUR CHOICE. But when it comes to him and his family he has the right on if he should take it or not. New York players have to get the vaccine but players visiting there to play don’t have to get it ? Make it make sense 🤡

    • @freddygaulman5493
      @freddygaulman5493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@boblansonfig3972 vaccine has been out for months. So talking about needing more time for research is stupid and not true

    • @freddygaulman5493
      @freddygaulman5493 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@boblansonfig3972 That's the mandate. If you can't get with it then retire. If the league was fine without MJ I'm sure we'll be fine without flat earth/microchip conspiracy theorist Mr. Irving

    • @boblansonfig3972
      @boblansonfig3972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@freddygaulman5493 lol bro I’m not sure if you’re aware of how “ vaccines “ work but the only reason it was approved so quickly is due to a global crisis . They usually take years to study, you talking about a couple months when you don’t even know the future affects of it because NO ONE HAS HAD IT. So yes it’s SMART to wait, if you wanna go off “ research “ the survival rate of Covid is very high especially amongst his age group . It’s people catching Covid staff/players that have got the vaccine . It’s his choice, you doesn’t need to retire 😂 he can just play for another team? Bradley Beal ain’t vaccinated as wel as other players and he doesn’t have to be . So Kyrie just needs to be on a different team and he will be fine

  • @anthonybenitez5680
    @anthonybenitez5680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jay out here schooling these folks.

  • @tomleclair2109
    @tomleclair2109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Stephen A is like the smartest kid in the room when the room is filled with toddlers

    • @richl2501
      @richl2501 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      TRIPLE VAXXED Stephen A nearly died of covid, proving his foolishness. Clrealy the vaccines don't work. But he thanked the vaccine anyway?! Sounds like Stockholm Syndrome to me! 🤪🔨

  • @zion6898
    @zion6898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Molly: I DIDNT WANNA TAKE THE VACCINE
    Me: DAMMIT MOLLY WE DONT CARE 🤣

  • @liv8797
    @liv8797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This situation with Kyrie is just as personal like the Kwame Brown situation smh

    • @Ainttrippin
      @Ainttrippin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "scrubs" don't sign 3 NBA contracts and play in the league for 10+ years. You dont know basketball or business LOL

  • @christianmcmahon1029
    @christianmcmahon1029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SAS and Perk are right

  • @SincereDoper
    @SincereDoper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "he's not retiring and he's not giving up this game, so even more unclear on his stance".... What is unclear about his stance?

  • @nashdamon
    @nashdamon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like Jay alot. He understands someone’s perspective and speaks with alot of sense

    • @jasonlevesque6340
      @jasonlevesque6340 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He should understand personal selfish choices ruining a career probably as well as anyone who ever played in the league.

  • @patrickr2601
    @patrickr2601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kyrie is trolling these guys and it’s hilarious. Keep it up Kyrie!

  • @readysetfight8243
    @readysetfight8243 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm tired of people telling others what to do with their own bodies

  • @terrellgreen552
    @terrellgreen552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Molly on point for once lol. My other thing is yes, kyrie helped bring this together and he didn't know a pandemic would transpire, but let's say covid never happened, given what and who kyrie is, you really think he wouldn't have done something detrimental to the team? Like, he's day and night. It's such a shame because I LOVE watching him play, hate when he opens his mouth, but love him on the court. Point blank, it's his decision on what to do in the end and we all have to respect that. Don't get vaccinated? Fine, he knows the rules, he knows he has to sit, so be it, he financially can do that. When he chooses to get the vaccine, he'll be back, otherwise, it's up to him on what to do next in life. Yes, he bothers me with his antics but he's human you know? Kyrie will choose what's best for him and not the team and if so, alright, thats just who he is. Brooklyn knew this when he signed there. To conclude, kyrie will not make others tell him what to do, he's a grown man and he will choose what's best for him and he will take the criticism either way.

    • @B3LiiZ32
      @B3LiiZ32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I said the EXACT SAME THING! Molly finally making sense

  • @Priceless889
    @Priceless889 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    J Will - Respect ✊

  • @warsr519
    @warsr519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Molly 🤫 🤐

  • @ricomccard4972
    @ricomccard4972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU JAY!!!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😎😎😎😎

  • @mickeyt9190
    @mickeyt9190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Let's gooooooo. I'm RIDING WITH KYRIE. HE AIN'T A SHEEP.
    MAYBE HIS CULTURE DONT DO VACCINES.
    LETS GOOO.

  • @mosesevaimalo8850
    @mosesevaimalo8850 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMEN J Williams PREACH BROTHER FAX💯💯💯

  • @MP-pg4cm
    @MP-pg4cm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I knew once kyrie went live Sas will act like a female today.

    • @osufan77
      @osufan77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Kyrie is a doofus, he said nonsense yesterday. Guy has had 10 months to do research, but is still "uncertain about things"? Lame.

    • @FuVkemmmm
      @FuVkemmmm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude sending mixed messages you a goofy

    • @TheBrotherHoodSports
      @TheBrotherHoodSports 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ^^^ NOTICE how the people that are against Kyrie can't help but hurl insults like middle schoolers. These are the people we're suppose to take advice from?? 🤣🤣

    • @FuVkemmmm
      @FuVkemmmm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheBrotherHoodSports stop it that’s not what’s goin on either don’t try that route

    • @ray76nc
      @ray76nc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He acts like a female everyday

  • @Lasa.g.na..
    @Lasa.g.na.. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stephen a is more concerned with the basketball aspect - which immediately disqualifies his argument. This ain’t just about basketball anymore, it’s bigger than that. And also, these mandates weren’t there when all of this for the nets was coming together. If I said im taking my boat out with my guys an go from Florida to the Bahamas, and the day I decide to leave there’s an unforeseen storm that’s raging the seas, I’m not about to sail my boat just because I organized the trip. Things happen, and each person makes decisions differently. Just because it’s not meeting your requirement for what should be or how something should be done, doesn’t make it wrong. If you would handle it differently that is on you, but to subliminally chastise someone that moves differently than you and try to mask it with small shots of compliments and what have you - that’s just wrong. Stephen A is acting like the responsibility to win a championship for an organization is more important than an individuals perspective. It’s bigger than that.

  • @alanlars628
    @alanlars628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    basketball is just a game its a childs game in the bigger picture being good at basketball is irrelevant

  • @friedspaghetti9778
    @friedspaghetti9778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve switches what he said so much. Than starts adding irrelevant things to the argument.

  • @dprestons0318
    @dprestons0318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stay strong, Jay. Neither the Nets, the NBA, or the City of New York own Kyrie.

  • @calvincustard
    @calvincustard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My guess is the only reason this video doesn't have more dislikes is J Will. ESPN's a scary echo chamber...don't back down Jay!

  • @Alkhemy84
    @Alkhemy84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Kyrie could get caught with Jay Will’s wife and Jay would still defend him

    • @osufan77
      @osufan77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol

    • @philipchua5433
      @philipchua5433 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahahahahah

    • @rolandbrice4873
      @rolandbrice4873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s just taking the opportunity to be different from everyone else lol btw i hate molly

    • @heavyhitter3543
      @heavyhitter3543 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rolandbrice4873 we all feel the same about Molly lol💯

  • @wardski123
    @wardski123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JWill wants that GM job SO BAD haha.

  • @dprestons0318
    @dprestons0318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The whole player empowerment movement in the last decade has been based in the idea that teams do not own them. I remember Lebron's barber shop show bringing up Prince's comments about being a slave. Yes, they are paid a lot of money, but they cannot and should not be purchased for any price.

    • @jasonlevesque6340
      @jasonlevesque6340 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's just a slap in the face to millions of people who were actual slaves. It's like taking a third shift job then wanting praise because you gave up sleeping at night, and a lot less like forced work for no pay and brutal conditions and treatment.

  • @Cochise954
    @Cochise954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:30 Molly just has to over talk smh