One is a 7'0 Sniper and the other is a 6'9 Train. NBA Elite defenses can't stop them... what makes ESPN think the world can? They just need to talk about something so absurd and have us comment like we do 😂
I totally agree with you but Lebron is more valuable because of what He can do on both ends. Bron can play 1-5 and guard 1-5. Lebron is more valuable overall.
@@ndjibukabengele973even with Lebron, team USA didn’t dominate Serbia. Once KD checked into the game, it was basically over. KD is and will always be team usa’s best player.
this is what they do, "who's the reason", "who's to blame", "who's under the most pressure", and it is annoying, even with a team FULL of great players that EVERYONE knows is great, they still have to create or try to create some drama
@@l9ikjamabsolutely. They also lost with bron as a rookie. KD is undefeated at getting the gold and being the key reason to getting the gold. KD turns the 80% chance to getting gold to 95%.
Man just shows that if kd and lebron teamed up in the league, they'd be unstoppable. And there's actually an opportunity for them to team up within the next couple years, and could even team up with curry on the warriors for a last dance type of run. That would be the best way to end their careers
Y’all literally got 3-4 topics year round and this why shows like Pat McAfee and Club Shay Shay own y’all. 1. Who has the most pressure xyz… 2. Who is to blame for xyz… 3. Who deserves more credit for their success xyz…. 4. Is xyz the goat…. PATHETIC and LAZY lol do better smh
LBJ has lost in the Olympics (although as a rookie) while KD has never lost. U saw that KD made this game to a blowout. It’s because the 3-point line is shorter than the NBA, perfect for KD’s midrange (as it is now a 3-pointer).
Please stop letting ESPN tell you how to think. LeBron has two bronze medals. Before Kobe joined team USA in 2008, people were calling him "LeBronze". Kevin Durant is the best player in Team USA history. Whenever he has stepped on the floor internationally for team USA, he has brought home the gold. He has won gold regardless of whether LeBron had been on those teams or not. KD has 4 international gold medals and is going for a fifth. LeBron has three gold medals and has played in more international tournaments than KD has.
@@cyber6sapien KD is the scorer, LBJ is the facilitator due to where each is at in age/career. Lebron was unequivocally the best player in the NBA/world from 2012-2020. KD joined a 73-9 Finals roster in order to be able to beat Lebron. Lebron has an infinitely greater NBA career than KD. Once KD gets to 38 & 39 wont be doing what Lebron is doing. Yes it was definitely Lebron's fault for 2004 when he barely played as an NBA rookie. You simple minded casuals are such a joke.
@@cyber6sapien I agree. I feel like a lot of people don’t realize that international basketball has a closer three point line than the NBA, perfectly designed for KD’s midrange shots to now be three pointers. Team USA is so deep that the only way they lose is if the opponent gets hot from three. KD is the perfect insurance policy on that as he can always match it.
@@Reaper13-hi3yo read my above comment. U clearly don’t realize that international rules are different than the NBA and that team USA is so stacked they just need to be upset-proof.
And that team was better than the dream team but they would have to put Jordan below LeBron and Kobe Olympic wise but the media worships Jordan and the dream team and act like 2012 wasn’t way better top to bottom
Nah, Kobe was the best player on that team. We like to forget Kobe played both sides of the ball. Even in those 2012 games. The highlights don't lie bro
Brian Windhorst (commentator) is the best basketball analyst out there. Love his breakdowns. This is some very compelling basketball with LJ and KD and Steph.....man this is exciting basketball!
KD. How quickly everyone forgets all the stars they declined the last 2 Olympics what star didn’t? KD. He has been the best player in every Olympics he’s been in
Why do they ask such stupid azz questions on this show? Who cares! Focus on the competition between teams, not the players. Always trying to create division. We should be celebrating the win as Americans.
Bron, KD and Steph together is just lit bra 🔥🔥… I think anybody that has been watching 2010s basketball, what we seeing on that Olympics court right now is what we love to see. Those three OG’s balling together with Ant Edwards looking to take the torch 🔦 🔥🔥🔥I personally love it!! No lies!!
@@Milt-g4f KD won gold in the 2020 Olympics when Lebron didnt play and he pretty much carried the team that year. KD has all gold for all 4 of his appearances on the world stage for the US (3 gold medals for the Olympics and 1 for the world cup). Only one of those Olympic gold medals came from KD playing alongside Lebron. KD could've got the team to the promised land without Lebron. Either way, im happy we have this dream team.
We didn't push the new guys. The Media did. Joker, Luka, Ant, Shai-- everyone's trying to prepare for the passing of the guard but the guard is still held strong. There are levels to this and Bron, KD, and Steph are in their own tier. You guys can debate the other tiers.
Dependin how u look at it I say Bron bc of his leadership role but addin KD is a HUGE HELP bc bruh can get u 30 in his sleep nd that help the scorin aspect
Glad to see so many comments not minimizing one to elevate the other. I’m not a KD fan but I know he’s a great player. Him off the bench is a cheat code and LBJ is the clear ball handler and facilitator.
They are both great team players , come on media if someone deserves credit then give it to that guy , KD , for the sparks and yes Bron was born , but KD was simply KD
Team USA is KD's team. I will need forget the performance he put on at the 2010 Fiba World Cup, and then he solidified his greatness by bslling out in his first Olympics in 2012
I know Bron diehards don’t like this But KD is the most important for this team to take Gold . He is literally unstoppable. USA needs to let him loose he will average 40 in the Olympics and put fear into the entire world
Bron played the most minutes and had the ball in his hands the the whole time. He always stuffs the stat sheet and takes the biggest share of the credit, but KD is who takes them to another level.
@@TheTlewis3074 played more minutes because he’s available to do so?? Kd could have the ball in his hand all game he’s not getting Bron assist he’s not close to the playmaker Lebron is. Bron did the most on the court. Durant made 1 more shot than Lebron that’s all.
@@moneymoney3235 Here we go, the denial. JT didn't play, Jalen Brown is not even on the team, KD's minutes were slashed...all so this can be "Lebron's team." once again the fix is in to pad his resume at the expense of everyone else. He's great. Why does the league need to do this. And did you forget the 2020 Games? Don't tell me what KD can't do. This is more than just about the stat sheet.
@@TheTlewis3074 you are the weirdo trying to fit your own narritive and say it’s the nbas….Lebron had 9 assist he clearly sees the court better than kd there’s no debate on that in their career. Lebron is 4th all time in assist….Tatum should have played over Booker in lineups
@@divinedeparture5560dude KD get to the finals it’s like he’s on team USA again he dnt average nufn less den 30 in the finals n he average 30 in gold medal games dude turns it up when championships on the line
“If you have size and can shoot it’s just amazing in Olympic basketball”. Yet Kerr benches Jason Tatum. Tell me Kerr is point shaving without telling me he’s point shaving.
KD has carried team USA in the past and has 3 gold medals, Lebron has 2 3rd place finishes with team USA (Olympics + fiba World Cup). What are we even talking about
LeBron played under 20 minutes TOTAL in 3 games in his first Olympic. Neither him nor Melo got a lot of playing time. The equivalent to the men’s team getting bronze this year and putting it on Tatum.
Perks last point about embiid is spot on. Watching the younger players interact with Lebron and KD is revealing. You see Ant loves their practice time going against his idol KD, checking lebron, naturally learning from them. Embiid has a completely different energy. You sense he’s struggling to fit in, unsure of his role on a team that doesn’t revolve around him. That’s why I see Ant winning a chip while embiid probably never will.
Swagu’s take about starting a team with Lebron is blasphemy. He’s acting like Jokic didn’t just play Brons “avengers” 81-81 while Jokic was on the floor.
Well with KD winning 2 Olympic gold medals without Lebron (3 gold Olympic medals total), i'd say KD's the necessity. Lebron's presense offers more versatility for sure though.
@@smoothsavage2870I am of the opposite opinion. You need the floor general on this team. You can get scoring from other places. You have to be put into position to score in international play. We need both, true. If we had to let one go you can't keep the car with no engine.
LeBron is great for inside scoring while Durant is best for midrange shots. If these 2 are working at the same time then it will make them unstoppable!
Headline: *Lebron and KD lead Team USA with great performances in a big win over Serbia.* Espn: "Fantastic! We should definitely celebrate them!...... LMAO nahh lets try to make the people pick sides 😂😂"
They needa give molly a chance to debate as well cause otherwise her voice and the way she keep interupting is getting hella annoying, so either let her talk of tell her to stop interrupting
There on the same team with the same goal to win the gold. Who cares who is better or who is the biggest key. Let's just enjoy the greatness now because these countries are catching up fast. Sudan is looking good Serbia was no joke. Let's just enjoy our dominance while we still have it. ESPN has gotten old with this type of subject matter.
They’re both significantly great but I’d like to point out something that I think a lot of people need to pay close attention to Kerr knows exactly how to use kd that’s why he played so great last night if you’re coach Bud you should take notes bc frank vogel didn’t know how to utilize kd he is a natural small forward and for some dumb reason the fans in phoenix thinks he’s better suited playing at the 4 spot and with his age & his history of injuries playing kd at 4 or 5 shouldn’t even be an option for them.
To answer this question, what would have happened in this game without Bron points, Assists and Rebounds? KD did some great scoring (2 points more than Bron ...2!) But was KD close to a triple double? Come on man!
@@smoothsavage2870 Its not just the minutes played. Do you think KD would have been close to a triple double? Where is he all time in assists. Bron is top 5 all time. This is NOT to diminish KD's contribution. The point is, KD is an excellent scorer but there are other facets of the game that Bron surpasses him by far. You take those pieces out ALONG WITH Bron's 21 points, the team loses this game.
@@santosonly7 Even if you don't think KD would fulfill the role of those other facets of the game, there would've been somebody else there that would've done it. KD's the GOAT of US basketball and has won gold without LeBron on the team. So I do think they win the game with or without LeBron.
@@smoothsavage2870 When using your scenario, you lose more with Bron. They showed KDs points, but the showed Bronx’s assists and rebounds. KDs focus was on points and Bron only scored 2 less while SIMULTANEOUSLY having an increased impact on the overall game.
@@AllBackendsthey won against South Sudan by one point bro. Replace Lebron with KD and it ain’t close. KD carried team USA to gold in 2021 and he had a worse roster around him.
@@Aneeshtheraveyank lmao the exhibition game against South Sudan? yea that’s not how it works.. Bron is the team’s best playmaker/passer and was the 2nd leading scorer yesterday. Every game has different circumstances, bringing up past games is irrelevant. is KD the best scorer on team USA yes but LeBron facilities, scores just as much and also rebounds lol
@@AllBackends u are the type of guy that looks at stats instead of watching the game. Without KD, every game will come down to the wire. With KD, expect team USA to completely dismantle every team.
@@Aneeshtheraveyank how you gonna tell me what I do? I’ve watched every Olympic game so far lol your entire comment just now was an assumption that’s what YOU think will happen.
I’m just happy we get to witness all this greatness working together to bring home the gold. I like that we get to ponder who is more valuable among these invaluable goats. We UP! 🇺🇸
Both, KD has carried the 2016 and 2021 team he can win Gold as the first guy and he's proven that twice. His return changed everything too, but LeBron is playing amazing. Stop comparing and appreciate the two best on the team.
Obviously it’s KD, not only based on these first 7 games, but also bc KD has been carrying team USA to 3 gold medals already, about to be 4. He’s the goat of Olympic basketball
Bruh Bron the facilitator and KD the scorer it’s both of them
One is a 7'0 Sniper and the other is a 6'9 Train. NBA Elite defenses can't stop them... what makes ESPN think the world can? They just need to talk about something so absurd and have us comment like we do 😂
So Bron is not a scorer???
They’re platform is based on debating. If they don’t put KD vs LeBron even when they’re on the same team then they don’t have a show.
@@5555-e6n Nobody said he didn't/couldn't score. Read.
@@Kobiyashi77 I wasn’t talking to you.Read
LeCaptain America & American Sniper
We need both for Gold 🇺🇸
That's good
They forget that anyone in the USA team can go into 2K Mode at any given moment.
Kd captain America 😊
I love it cold nicknames bruh
it lebron idiot kd was just a spot up shooter...
They need both.. It’s that simple
I totally agree with you but Lebron is more valuable because of what He can do on both ends. Bron can play 1-5 and guard 1-5. Lebron is more valuable overall.
@@ndjibukabengele973even with Lebron, team USA didn’t dominate Serbia. Once KD checked into the game, it was basically over. KD is and will always be team usa’s best player.
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You know on first take it can’t be simple, needs to be a debate
I mean USA is probably going to win gold even if both KD and Lebron don’t play.
They need both.
EXACTLY
Definitely dont need LeTatumBRICK
lol
@@Nostalgia9478aint no one talking about tabum
@@BucketsCultureTabum not top 10
KD definitely didn’t need him last Olympics in Tokyo
“Watching the EXPEDITION games” 🤣🤣good one perk
I thought I was the only one!
I thought I was the only one!
😂
I thought I heard wrong 😅 lol
Bruh I just heard that and went STRAIGHT to the comments😂😂😂😂
He’s slow asf
Man who cares bro Lol I just want these guys to add another Gold medal to their resume. Shows like First Take aren't needed anymore for this reason.
Facts you should be celebrating both but naw we got to tear one down to big one up
Tell it!!!
So why you watching lol and boosting their views?
@@ramdankamil4137 your a clown 🤡
@@ramdankamil4137 shouldn’t you be watching men beat women in sports or supporting Harris and the women with beards?
Two greats doing what they are GREAT AT , no need to compare who is more important
Amen!!!
KD IS THE BEST RIGHT NOW
this is what they do, "who's the reason", "who's to blame", "who's under the most pressure", and it is annoying, even with a team FULL of great players that EVERYONE knows is great, they still have to create or try to create some drama
@@Marley11st smh facts bruh !
I’d say this this kd is the huge helper and bron is the connector you need both tbh
They won in 2020 without lebron
@@l9ikjamabsolutely. They also lost with bron as a rookie. KD is undefeated at getting the gold and being the key reason to getting the gold. KD turns the 80% chance to getting gold to 95%.
@@l9ikjamThey could of won this time without KD. We can't act like LeBron isn't literally the most productive player across the board on this team
@@l9ikjam - KD without Lebron, 2 gold, 1 Fiba World Cup championship
Lebron without KD - 1 gold, 1 bronze, 1 bronze at the FIBA World Cup
Man just shows that if kd and lebron teamed up in the league, they'd be unstoppable. And there's actually an opportunity for them to team up within the next couple years, and could even team up with curry on the warriors for a last dance type of run. That would be the best way to end their careers
kinda crazy how it's the OG players such as Bron, Steph and KD that are the best players by far (except for Ant) for Team USA
Ad to
Book and AD have been solid too but yes it is nuts that the old guys are still the best (and most fun to watch)
Steph ain’t been all that other than that one game to be honest. He’s gotta step it up
Ant? Ant not better than booker. Ant is playing selfish so his numbers are looking good
It's not crazy It's evidence that the league be adv😮advertising young players to push their agenda
They need both...The world has no answer for a KD or Bron.
Or steph!!!!
@@Hiphopfeevernewzlol ur funny
Y’all literally got 3-4 topics year round and this why shows like Pat McAfee and Club Shay Shay own y’all.
1. Who has the most pressure xyz…
2. Who is to blame for xyz…
3. Who deserves more credit for their success xyz….
4. Is xyz the goat….
PATHETIC and LAZY lol do better smh
Skip Bayless ah take
First take still the biggest show for bout 10-12 years now
But it works
You go make a show then
You went off 😂😂.. facts too
Anyway, Kendrick, what are “expedition games”?
That's the "straight outta high school" vocabulary
😂😂😂
You caught that too huh 🤣😂🤣😂
Was looking for this comment as soon as I heard it lol 😂💀
Bruh 😂😂😂😂
LBJ, he is the perfect facilitator & quarterback for this team
LBJ has lost in the Olympics (although as a rookie) while KD has never lost. U saw that KD made this game to a blowout. It’s because the 3-point line is shorter than the NBA, perfect for KD’s midrange (as it is now a 3-pointer).
Please stop letting ESPN tell you how to think. LeBron has two bronze medals. Before Kobe joined team USA in 2008,
people were calling him "LeBronze".
Kevin Durant is the best player in Team USA history. Whenever he has stepped on the floor internationally for team USA,
he has brought home the gold. He has won gold regardless of whether LeBron had been on those teams or not. KD has
4 international gold medals and is going for a fifth. LeBron has three gold medals and has played in more international
tournaments than KD has.
@@cyber6sapien KD is the scorer, LBJ is the facilitator due to where each is at in age/career. Lebron was unequivocally the best player in the NBA/world from 2012-2020. KD joined a 73-9 Finals roster in order to be able to beat Lebron. Lebron has an infinitely greater NBA career than KD. Once KD gets to 38 & 39 wont be doing what Lebron is doing.
Yes it was definitely Lebron's fault for 2004 when he barely played as an NBA rookie. You simple minded casuals are such a joke.
@@cyber6sapien I agree. I feel like a lot of people don’t realize that international basketball has a closer three point line than the NBA, perfectly designed for KD’s midrange shots to now be three pointers. Team USA is so deep that the only way they lose is if the opponent gets hot from three. KD is the perfect insurance policy on that as he can always match it.
@@Reaper13-hi3yo read my above comment. U clearly don’t realize that international rules are different than the NBA and that team USA is so stacked they just need to be upset-proof.
Watching KD, Steph, and Lebron all on the same team is special
It doesn't matter who's better, they both play for team USA an we need both to get that gold. 💯
Perk watchin dem Expedition games 😂
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😭😭😭😭😭
The thing that needs to be talked about is the refereeing. Way less stoppage, less free throws, less petty foul calls. The NBA needs to take note.
It’s a business, the more stoppage happens the more airtime sponsors gets on TV. More product placement and ads specially if it’s a marquee match up
What?😂 why do say random shi. Team usa is literally averaging more free throws than 25 nba teams .
@@MarilaqueRiderand don’t forget Fanduel
@@JafarJama USA had 10 free throws yesterday.
@@MarilaqueRider True. These Olympic Games have been reffed way better though. That’s all I’m saying
Why people act like 2012 never happened?? Was the end of the world real??
KD was the best player on that team and Kobe was there too.
And that team was better than the dream team but they would have to put Jordan below LeBron and Kobe Olympic wise but the media worships Jordan and the dream team and act like 2012 wasn’t way better top to bottom
@@christophercurry6543 they werent guys like tyson chandler and deron williams wouldnt play on 92 squad.
Nah, Kobe was the best player on that team. We like to forget Kobe played both sides of the ball. Even in those 2012 games. The highlights don't lie bro
@@EJByrd kobe was 34 and at the latter stages of his prime. it was definitely bron in 2012
Bron was the best player. That was peak Lebron. Defending champ and MVP.
this shouldn't be the discussion, but KD is the most important (no shade to King James), unquestionably
Brian Windhorst (commentator) is the best basketball analyst out there. Love his breakdowns. This is some very compelling basketball with LJ and KD and Steph.....man this is exciting basketball!
23 pts in 17 minutes is utterly insane.
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If KD isn't perfect yesterday then that game would've been close
And USA still wins
KD. How quickly everyone forgets all the stars they declined the last 2 Olympics what star didn’t? KD. He has been the best player in every Olympics he’s been in
not this year 😂
Yall forget KD is MR.USA he’s the best Olympic basketball player to do ts🤣
Carmelo Anthony 16x Olympic Gold Medalist
@@cashoutjd8142😂
Yup. If KD wins a gold medal this year, he's the GOAT of US Olympic basketball.
@@cashoutjd8142KD is the leader scorer of all times Olympic history.
Why do they ask such stupid azz questions on this show? Who cares! Focus on the competition between teams, not the players. Always trying to create division. We should be celebrating the win as Americans.
Bron really look like Captain America
Bron, KD and Steph together is just lit bra 🔥🔥… I think anybody that has been watching 2010s basketball, what we seeing on that Olympics court right now is what we love to see. Those three OG’s balling together with Ant Edwards looking to take the torch 🔦 🔥🔥🔥I personally love it!! No lies!!
IT WAS A GREAT GAME OVERALL. I WANT TO SEE A LINE UP OF LBJ, STEPH, KD, JRUE, BAM FOR A NICE RUN THEN ADD JT
Just tuned in, and perk always doing a Darth Vader impression
Both are needed to Win. Its USA 1team 1 Goal 🏅 🏅
without KD yesterday USA would’ve struggled to win. KD style is perfect for the Olympics
What if Lebron didn't play?
@@Milt-g4f KD won gold in the 2020 Olympics when Lebron didnt play and he pretty much carried the team that year. KD has all gold for all 4 of his appearances on the world stage for the US (3 gold medals for the Olympics and 1 for the world cup). Only one of those Olympic gold medals came from KD playing alongside Lebron. KD could've got the team to the promised land without Lebron. Either way, im happy we have this dream team.
@@smoothsavage2870competition was better than it was 4 years ago if he played in 2020 what do u think bron would have averaged?
The competition was crazy 4 years ago, too. What are you talking about? And USA didn't have the best players, as KD was the only true superstar.
lebron controls the game KD is the key
Why can’t we just appreciate both of these greats. They both played great and did what there team needed to win .
We didn't push the new guys.
The Media did.
Joker, Luka, Ant, Shai-- everyone's trying to prepare for the passing of the guard but the guard is still held strong.
There are levels to this and Bron, KD, and Steph are in their own tier.
You guys can debate the other tiers.
Solid comment bro
If Joker, Luka, Ant and Shai has a chance to have KD on their own respective team, their team 100% winning it all
I don’t think they can win without bro his literally everywhere
LBJ is the facilitator and Lowkey our muscle.
KD is the sniper/scorer
We need em both!
They both are best of the bests.
USA needs them both.
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The driving engine!!! You heard'em... Vroom Vroom Lebron!!!! KING VROOM!!!
Both were spectacular yesterday.
KD had 2 more points in 10 less minutes 😂
Dependin how u look at it I say Bron bc of his leadership role but addin KD is a HUGE HELP bc bruh can get u 30 in his sleep nd that help the scorin aspect
“Closed”? KD came out the bench. He did the job done in 17 minutes. Without KD USA won’t win.
They blew Serbia out without him stfu
"without kd usa wont win" yeah sure bro sure
lol you do know team USA beat Serbia without Kd just last week 😂
@@jayweathers2097and was beating them just as bad until they took their foot off the gas
KD is undefeated in international Lebron has like 6 losses in international just like his finals record
I like when everyone can just celebrate greatness. Everyone has their favorite teams, but when you have KD, Lebron and Steph, smh. I love it.
Glad to see so many comments not minimizing one to elevate the other. I’m not a KD fan but I know he’s a great player. Him off the bench is a cheat code and LBJ is the clear ball handler and facilitator.
0:20 scared the mess outta me, move the mic a bit, Perk 😂
They are both great team players , come on media if someone deserves credit then give it to that guy , KD , for the sparks and yes Bron was born , but KD was simply KD
Why does it matter. Nonsense
Soon as I saw this segment. I sighed. It’s both! They are both Key & pivotal to USA getting this gold.
But it’s not like LeBron didn’t play. It was both of them together.
Thank you, Swagu. Thank you, Windy. Great takes!
Team USA is KD's team. I will need forget the performance he put on at the 2010 Fiba World Cup, and then he solidified his greatness by bslling out in his first Olympics in 2012
According to the other players it's Lebron 🤷
@@Milt-g4fit was KD. He was getting bucket after bucket in London.
@@smileyaliens123 CURRENT!!!
KD is the go to guy
17 mins no Olympic games pre games 23pts 1 miss kd is the best player and he won a gold without bron 😂😂😂
KD won 2 gold without Lebron, and a Fiba World Championship
@@nydibs even better 👀😂😂
LeBron is definitely the best player on team USA.
@@fearlesskingdom4051kd and curry both better than LeBron 💯💯💯💯
@@JuwwnDunbarbro tryna put curry in the convo lmao 💀
I know Bron diehards don’t like this But KD is the most important for this team to take Gold . He is literally unstoppable. USA needs to let him loose he will average 40 in the Olympics and put fear into the entire world
Bron had the most impact on the court 🐐
Bron played the most minutes and had the ball in his hands the the whole time. He always stuffs the stat sheet and takes the biggest share of the credit, but KD is who takes them to another level.
@@TheTlewis3074 played more minutes because he’s available to do so?? Kd could have the ball in his hand all game he’s not getting Bron assist he’s not close to the playmaker Lebron is. Bron did the most on the court. Durant made 1 more shot than Lebron that’s all.
@@moneymoney3235 Here we go, the denial. JT didn't play, Jalen Brown is not even on the team, KD's minutes were slashed...all so this can be "Lebron's team." once again the fix is in to pad his resume at the expense of everyone else. He's great. Why does the league need to do this. And did you forget the 2020 Games? Don't tell me what KD can't do. This is more than just about the stat sheet.
@@TheTlewis3074 you are the weirdo trying to fit your own narritive and say it’s the nbas….Lebron had 9 assist he clearly sees the court better than kd there’s no debate on that in their career. Lebron is 4th all time in assist….Tatum should have played over Booker in lineups
@@TheTlewis3074 your trying to say Jaylen brown isn’t on the team because of LEBRON??? WHAT?? He’s not mj with Isaiah Thomas. 2 different people
Great conversation! No hot takes. Just good analysis and conversation
KD is the best scorer in the world and lebron is probably the best facilitator / player in the world
Naw that’s bron my guy
No beef n guys , Perkins is just for real . Just give every player their due flowers .
Why is this a topic? Why not celebrate the win instead of yapping about which player is the "key".
“Watching the expedition games” - Big Perk 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Obviously it’s Kevin Durant, not only based on these first 6 games but also because KD has been carrying team USA to 3 gold medals already.
we'll see it in the finals
@@divinedeparture5560dude KD get to the finals it’s like he’s on team USA again he dnt average nufn less den 30 in the finals n he average 30 in gold medal games dude turns it up when championships on the line
2 lol
@@dymtheartist3502 stop living in the past let's see it now
Kd been injured and they where all ready undeafted without him.
USA blows out Serbia. If they blow out SS then it's KD. And that's not being disrespectful to LBJ's superb playmaking.
“If you have size and can shoot it’s just amazing in Olympic basketball”. Yet Kerr benches Jason Tatum. Tell me Kerr is point shaving without telling me he’s point shaving.
As soon as they stepped on the court I knew this convo was coming, they couldn’t wait 😂😂😂😂
KD has carried team USA in the past and has 3 gold medals, Lebron has 2 3rd place finishes with team USA (Olympics + fiba World Cup). What are we even talking about
I hope this comment gets a lot more like! All FACTS!!
Out of context nonsense mumbo jumbo
Olympic KD is goated
LeBron played under 20 minutes TOTAL in 3 games in his first Olympic. Neither him nor Melo got a lot of playing time. The equivalent to the men’s team getting bronze this year and putting it on Tatum.
@Malakwath - and what’s the excuse for the fiba World Cup?
Perks last point about embiid is spot on. Watching the younger players interact with Lebron and KD is revealing. You see Ant loves their practice time going against his idol KD, checking lebron, naturally learning from them. Embiid has a completely different energy. You sense he’s struggling to fit in, unsure of his role on a team that doesn’t revolve around him. That’s why I see Ant winning a chip while embiid probably never will.
Swagu’s take about starting a team with Lebron is blasphemy. He’s acting like Jokic didn’t just play Brons “avengers” 81-81 while Jokic was on the floor.
It is unfortunate for Tatum not to play a minute but it is so fortunate for us Team USA fans to see he doesn’t need to play 😂
Tatum is not enjoying the Olympics
It's still early. He will get his moment. Probably multiple. I see him being key against South Sudan. His energy will be needed.
Perk is 1000% right
One guy's a *necessity* , while the other guy's a *luxury*
This is an easy call, folks.
KD all the way, Team USA goat
@nydibs you're just a Bron hater. Get a life
And you’re a Lebron guzzler, you need help man
Well with KD winning 2 Olympic gold medals without Lebron (3 gold Olympic medals total), i'd say KD's the necessity. Lebron's presense offers more versatility for sure though.
@@smoothsavage2870I am of the opposite opinion. You need the floor general on this team. You can get scoring from other places. You have to be put into position to score in international play. We need both, true. If we had to let one go you can't keep the car with no engine.
LeBron is great for inside scoring while Durant is best for midrange shots. If these 2 are working at the same time then it will make them unstoppable!
Headline: *Lebron and KD lead Team USA with great performances in a big win over Serbia.*
Espn: "Fantastic! We should definitely celebrate them!...... LMAO nahh lets try to make the people pick sides 😂😂"
EXACTLY
Windy a top 5 analyst 🙏
They needa give molly a chance to debate as well cause otherwise her voice and the way she keep interupting is getting hella annoying, so either let her talk of tell her to stop interrupting
@0:30 Did anyone else see the “Expedition” games? I must’ve missed those.
First take is not the same without Stephen A smith & Shannon Sharpe. I'll wait until they come back
I know you like shouting right, the show was okay man, stop tripping.
There on the same team with the same goal to win the gold. Who cares who is better or who is the biggest key. Let's just enjoy the greatness now because these countries are catching up fast. Sudan is looking good Serbia was no joke. Let's just enjoy our dominance while we still have it. ESPN has gotten old with this type of subject matter.
Kd played 17 min lebron played 27. Stop pushing this lebron thing!
bron was the flag bearer for a reason stop the nonsense
@@kpg9806for basketball politics is the only reason. KD was MVP of the 2020 Olympics. It should have been him.
Did Perk just say "Watching the expedition games"??? LOL. It's exhibition games fam. C'mon Big Perk LOL
Expedition games?😂😂😂
They’re both significantly great but I’d like to point out something that I think a lot of people need to pay close attention to Kerr knows exactly how to use kd that’s why he played so great last night if you’re coach Bud you should take notes bc frank vogel didn’t know how to utilize kd he is a natural small forward and for some dumb reason the fans in phoenix thinks he’s better suited playing at the 4 spot and with his age & his history of injuries playing kd at 4 or 5 shouldn’t even be an option for them.
Frfr well said
Wassup w Black Ppl not being able to say EXHIBITION games 💀😂😂
We need more Swagu on espn!
To answer this question, what would have happened in this game without Bron points, Assists and Rebounds? KD did some great scoring (2 points more than Bron ...2!) But was KD close to a triple double? Come on man!
Exactly
KD only played 17 mins, so obviously Bron was going to have the better game in other areas.
@@smoothsavage2870 Its not just the minutes played. Do you think KD would have been close to a triple double? Where is he all time in assists. Bron is top 5 all time. This is NOT to diminish KD's contribution. The point is, KD is an excellent scorer but there are other facets of the game that Bron surpasses him by far. You take those pieces out ALONG WITH Bron's 21 points, the team loses this game.
@@santosonly7 Even if you don't think KD would fulfill the role of those other facets of the game, there would've been somebody else there that would've done it. KD's the GOAT of US basketball and has won gold without LeBron on the team. So I do think they win the game with or without LeBron.
@@smoothsavage2870 When using your scenario, you lose more with Bron. They showed KDs points, but the showed Bronx’s assists and rebounds. KDs focus was on points and Bron only scored 2 less while SIMULTANEOUSLY having an increased impact on the overall game.
Both are valuable
We can win without lebron, we can’t without KD!
what makes you say that lmao?
@@AllBackendsthey won against South Sudan by one point bro. Replace Lebron with KD and it ain’t close. KD carried team USA to gold in 2021 and he had a worse roster around him.
@@Aneeshtheraveyank lmao the exhibition game against South Sudan? yea that’s not how it works.. Bron is the team’s best playmaker/passer and was the 2nd leading scorer yesterday. Every game has different circumstances, bringing up past games is irrelevant. is KD the best scorer on team USA yes but LeBron facilities, scores just as much and also rebounds lol
@@AllBackends u are the type of guy that looks at stats instead of watching the game. Without KD, every game will come down to the wire. With KD, expect team USA to completely dismantle every team.
@@Aneeshtheraveyank how you gonna tell me what I do? I’ve watched every Olympic game so far lol your entire comment just now was an assumption that’s what YOU think will happen.
Love seeing Swag on!!
In the year 2060, Lebron is still going to be starting for the Lakers....that balco juice is no joke....
It’s both of them
Lebron is
KD outmatched Bron in Mid Range Shots, and I know it might seem crazy, but KD can do some things Bron still struggles with
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Kd better than LeBron 💯💯
Both are equally as important.
Neither. It’s NBA GOAT, Stephen Curry.
😂😂😂😂
I’m just happy we get to witness all this greatness working together to bring home the gold. I like that we get to ponder who is more valuable among these invaluable goats. We UP! 🇺🇸
Espn ratings will go through the roof once they get rid of Molly 😂
She's the eye candy, bruh. And probably gets paid more than anyone except Stephen A.
@@garyspence2128 she not the only eye candy they can get for the job
Both, KD has carried the 2016 and 2021 team he can win Gold as the first guy and he's proven that twice. His return changed everything too, but LeBron is playing amazing. Stop comparing and appreciate the two best on the team.
Obviously it’s KD, not only based on these first 7 games, but also bc KD has been carrying team USA to 3 gold medals already, about to be 4. He’s the goat of Olympic basketball
Book was hooping too let’s not forget
Usa need the Slim Reaper and Slim Reaper needs the USA