Stephen A. Smith Can’t Hate On Kevin Durant | First Take | June 13, 2017

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  • @tkidd1215
    @tkidd1215 7 ปีที่แล้ว +770

    Stephen a finally got a finals prediction right

    • @JoolEAn92
      @JoolEAn92 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      This one shouldn't even count. Everyone in the nation knew this outcome.

    • @tkidd1215
      @tkidd1215 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      MB2010 not everyone some people actually thought Cleveland was going to win

    • @jtcavicola
      @jtcavicola 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      He chose Warriors so Cavs can win, basically he thought fucking with his curse can help the NBA.

    • @Only1Feedie
      @Only1Feedie 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      T Kidd Like this one was so hard to predict

    • @toowavvy7591
      @toowavvy7591 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      G Malco don't try and act like a two weeks ago they didn't have people saying Cavs in 6

  • @cowboysfan2662
    @cowboysfan2662 7 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Westbrook probably broke every tv in his house last night

    • @therealbigboss101
      @therealbigboss101 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kj K you crazy my dude too funny 😅😠😆😆😧😐😃 I love KD and Westbrook as teammates but no more

    • @abudusaaka9871
      @abudusaaka9871 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cowboys Fan 😂😂

  • @silviouric1022
    @silviouric1022 7 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    There is a fine line between Dirk Nowitzkis ring and Durants ring! That line is called loyalty...

    • @getitworkalot8096
      @getitworkalot8096 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Loyalty for what? OKC wasn't loyal to Harden when they traded him away. That's messing with the championship pursuit there. KD wanted to win, OKC wanted Russel to be the face. Why stay somewhere that doesn't share your vision of excellence.

    • @ProdigalExplorer
      @ProdigalExplorer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      loyalty as in lebum moving to miami to choke in games 4 5 6 at dallas

    • @denfieldstevens796
      @denfieldstevens796 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      that,s so true loyalty my ass .the man did what he had to do to win

    • @Spazlites
      @Spazlites 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      he did what he had to do....and his hard work payed off....he's mvp...you can't take that away from him

    • @vahn4real984
      @vahn4real984 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Silvio Đurić loyalty, coz dirk didnt leave..

  • @nigelchiwanga2501
    @nigelchiwanga2501 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    People who think KD winning a ring will shut the haters up clearly don't understand the problem

  • @KabbaModern03
    @KabbaModern03 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    No one is better than Lebron, Lebron is the G.O.A.T. It took a super team to beat him with the Cavs. GSW didn't even need KD, but LeBron is still the best player in the league. Hands down.

  • @beckofinestpowder
    @beckofinestpowder 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    He is in one of the best players in his time, without questions. but real greatness needs more than to play with such a super-team against a 32 old lebron. You need more KD!!

    • @ajzheng
      @ajzheng 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      beckofinestpowder lbj need prime wade Chris plus shooter to beat baby thunder

  • @muhammadjami3125
    @muhammadjami3125 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The Kardashian curse has prevailed over the Stephan A Smith curse.

  • @hotsauceintheeye
    @hotsauceintheeye 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the great thing about being a fan of the winning team. Until they lose, we're on top of the world

  • @thenorth6767
    @thenorth6767 7 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Cavs in 8

    • @OtesTube
      @OtesTube 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      76ers in 15

    • @nignog9341
      @nignog9341 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fade 😂😂😂😂 nigga I spit out my water

    • @jaymaster2697
      @jaymaster2697 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nets in 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
      You thought I was done
      Your funny
      00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 ok I'm tired
      00000000000000000000000000000000000

  • @seancunningham1244
    @seancunningham1244 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    haters keep hating, someone's gotta do it

  • @kevinzhao3152
    @kevinzhao3152 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Gotta agree with SAS on this one, no one is saying Durant is not great, but if you're joining a already great team, what the fuck are we even watching the NBA for? Why not just get Cousins to the warriors as well?

    • @reallysarcastic7056
      @reallysarcastic7056 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes it would be great . I hope it happens this summer lol

    • @JayTheRealest1
      @JayTheRealest1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lmao if that happens, I'm done with the NBA for the next decade.

    • @eaglesfanno2619
      @eaglesfanno2619 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kevin Zhao imagine lebron going to the warriors lol

    • @kevinzhao3152
      @kevinzhao3152 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Doe So you're okay if warriors recruit another superstar and every time you see a warriors game on TV you have 0 interest in watching anymore? Good luck

    • @nastyscript6184
      @nastyscript6184 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kevin Zhao he's a professional. He wants to win. When making his decision our needs don't come into it, which is the way it should be. Why the fuck would he want to keep competition. He wants to have his best chance of winning

  • @bionicleaz13
    @bionicleaz13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "We can't hate on this man"
    -Yes we can, and this is the exact reason why everyone was mad at him in the first place when he signed.

  • @CreativeLending
    @CreativeLending 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He played just as good at OKC.

  • @tanmaysingh6536
    @tanmaysingh6536 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hypocrisy!!!!shear hypocrisy!!!blasphemy

  • @trydn1049
    @trydn1049 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Kd, MJ and Kobe are the best scorers ever

  • @jaymag4493
    @jaymag4493 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't wait for the Cavaliers and Warriors to play in the finals next year!... and the year after that.

  • @MichaelLandSeasandAir
    @MichaelLandSeasandAir 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In their only playoff loss, I like how SAS doesn't also mention help from the refs during that game!

  • @African1939
    @African1939 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Warriors are revolutionizing the NBA. The emphasis will be on shooting the 3 ball, unselfishness and ball handling. It will take years for the rest of the NBA to catch up IF they keep their core together. Peace.

  • @bluetoberseason4
    @bluetoberseason4 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    his ring was bought

    • @damonwatt4420
      @damonwatt4420 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bluetober Season lol nah he got paid

    • @MultiKushie
      @MultiKushie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How when he got finals MVP? You Bronsexuals just mad

  • @SE7EN1NE7ES
    @SE7EN1NE7ES 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "At the end of the day, you either have a ring or you don't" - Bill Russell

  • @bizzyblixks
    @bizzyblixks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    why kd couldnt do this when he played for okc💯💯

  • @allday1047
    @allday1047 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow Warriors are the greatest!

    • @cool12344677
      @cool12344677 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      AlldayEveryday Miami would beat golden state

  • @AllLove0307
    @AllLove0307 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I still don't think he should have did what he did and join the team that came back and beat him, but he won already. Now the NBA has to find a way to beat this team. Some team will

  • @martinmtandi335
    @martinmtandi335 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    guess this is the end of the Warriors chocked a 3-1 lead joke. finally

  • @tga_gaming8047
    @tga_gaming8047 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    he still not getting respect from me. KD give me your ring

    • @JayTheRealest1
      @JayTheRealest1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lmao facts. Hold this W.

    • @cool12344677
      @cool12344677 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      TGA_ Gaming Lebum dont got my respect either

    • @SilentLegion96
      @SilentLegion96 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      TGA_ Gaming Lol, like KD would want respect from a irrelevant person like you. Hahahaha

    • @tga_gaming8047
      @tga_gaming8047 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      SpanglishPR123 I don't care if he wants it or not

    • @tga_gaming8047
      @tga_gaming8047 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      aww Spanglish, you really gone do me like that Spanglishhhh

  • @alfredoruwariye1991
    @alfredoruwariye1991 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    KD literally walked to a ring like Moses across the Red Sea. No respect for his ring.

    • @RelentlessCo
      @RelentlessCo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Alfred Oruwariye nigga shut up

    • @makai9267
      @makai9267 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Alfred Oruwariye like lebron does every year cake walk to the finals

    • @jimbo3851
      @jimbo3851 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Like Lebum

    • @roadkillwrx5016
      @roadkillwrx5016 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so lebron never did that is that what u saying? he crossed the red sea twice 😂😂😂

    • @dietsch4633
      @dietsch4633 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lebron did the same thing.

  • @johnnyappleseed3683
    @johnnyappleseed3683 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This doesn't change the fact that the Warriors still blew a 3-1 lead

  • @sclogse1
    @sclogse1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm starting to do a Stephen A. Smith imitation where he talks just like this, but he's talking about pudding. Amazing how one can completely amuse oneself...

  • @wonderlandian8465
    @wonderlandian8465 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why are people forgeting that Lebron got a title THE SAME WAY?
    Lebron ALSO took a freaking short cut.
    So if we discount Durant's chip, we should also discount Lebron's

    • @jeremysalazar2631
      @jeremysalazar2631 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderlandian but the teams LeBron joined were developing teams not a 73-9 title contender
      the heat team lebron joined was like a 47 win team of so?
      BIG DIFFERENCE
      however in 2013 Ray Allen got LeBron his ring

  • @odeelocctv6666
    @odeelocctv6666 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    People talking about the Cavs need to trade Kevin love like he didn't show up.. The two games he didn't show up that much he was in early foul trouble but he still got ten rebounds or more. The Cavs need to keep the same team and pick-up better bench players because that's why they lost these games because of the bench play...Every superstar really cancelled out each other the benches was the difference...

  • @kingofpop2961
    @kingofpop2961 7 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    kd is dope. im getting me some kd 7s and getting me a kd jersey. fuck that ima grow out my goatee too

    • @TupacAurelius
      @TupacAurelius 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yung. trustfund lil bitch

    • @relaxandwork4666
      @relaxandwork4666 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i'll buy his jersey too, then burn it

    • @ImYourBlindSide
      @ImYourBlindSide 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Throw away ya brush

    • @PRIDEATH
      @PRIDEATH 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Don't forget to not brush ya hair

    • @frankdux3605
      @frankdux3605 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      yung. trustfund and 6 inch biceps

  • @kimalonzo4912
    @kimalonzo4912 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMG!! Sephen A is such a hypocrite!! Few people HATED on Durant more than Stephen. SMH Now he's riding the bandwagon. Yes KD is a champ but Stephen was harassing KD for the better part of the year. Stop It already.

  • @connor5773
    @connor5773 7 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    respect KD u did ur thing but stop saying he's now Better than Lebron, Lebron averaged a triple double in the finals and some off y'all forgetting bout that

    • @akalj
      @akalj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Connor Lol nobody says hes better ...
      atleast not yet.

    • @Music-mi5gg
      @Music-mi5gg 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yu Zuck uh alot of people saying he's better lol

    • @akalj
      @akalj 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meatwad Well a lot of people are stupid and when I said nobody I was talking about people with basic common sense.

    • @TheDollarsign180
      @TheDollarsign180 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Connor anybody can stat pad. If you put up those stats and don't win that means you aren't as impactful to your whole team as you should be

    • @akalj
      @akalj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Stephen Curry is LeBum's Dad This guy is an example of someone with no common sense see

  • @superexclusive452
    @superexclusive452 7 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    Cavs choked a 1-3 lead tho

    • @rikenwwe
      @rikenwwe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      DJ KHALED SQUAD #WeDaBest being down 2 is not a lead dumb ass...

    • @FirstnameLastname-zg8sl
      @FirstnameLastname-zg8sl 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      646 Muzik that's the joke dummy

    • @Sweatyhunk
      @Sweatyhunk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      646 Muzik I'm sure he knows

    • @jnudo1337
      @jnudo1337 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      646 Muzik you got memed dumbass

    • @alexisdieguez2195
      @alexisdieguez2195 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      its cavs blew a 3-1 deficit

  • @sawyerrice3244
    @sawyerrice3244 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    forgone conclusion? Durant doesn't play well and Cleveland wins this series

  • @willc5023
    @willc5023 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im just glad IGGY got his second ring. Props. -Lakers Fan

  • @stevechase2232
    @stevechase2232 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Steven A Smith!

  • @Zealousyy
    @Zealousyy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    At the end of the day....kevin Durant will be forever known as the softest superstar ever that join an all time great team.

    • @TMAN30
      @TMAN30 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      xl2eVoLuTiOnZz and at the end of the day kevin durant will always be known as a champion and finals mvp 10 to 15 years from now that's all ppl are really gonna look at

  • @WestCoastDon448
    @WestCoastDon448 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kevin Durant proved his haters right that
    1. it was a forgone conclusion that the warriors would win with the 2nd best player joining a 73 win championship favorite
    2. That he was too good of a player and didn't have to join the warriors to win a championship.
    winning the title and mvp doesn't validate if, it validates what everyone already knew what would happen

  • @danlivni2097
    @danlivni2097 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 5 all time greatest teams. What are yours?
    Wilt Center, Bill Russel Power Forward, Lebron Forward. Guards are Magic, Jordan.
    2nd, Kareem Center, Tim Duncan Power Forward, Bird Forward. Guards are, Oscar, Kobe.
    3rd, Shaq Center, Karl Malone Power Forward, DJ Forward, Guards are Isiah Thomas, Jerry West.
    4th team. Olajuwon Center, Kevin Mchale Power Forward, Charles Barkley Forward .
    Guards are John Stockton, Steph Curry
    5th team. Moses Malone Center, Power Forward Dirk Nowitzki , Kevin Durant Forward, Guards are Walt Frazier and D Wade.

  • @ShadySlim_boxing_show
    @ShadySlim_boxing_show 7 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Kevin Durant proved nothing by joining a 74 win team that beat him

    • @infinitezest3912
      @infinitezest3912 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Shady Slim Oh it's at 74 now?

    • @interia2812
      @interia2812 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      *82

    • @willemdee
      @willemdee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      The shine from his NBA ring & Finals MVP Trophy will over power the hate I'm sure.

    • @jacklogothetides1058
      @jacklogothetides1058 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Shady Slim He proved he's the best scorer on the world

    • @ShadySlim_boxing_show
      @ShadySlim_boxing_show 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If lebron went to the warriors after losing would you give him credit for that

  • @CoachAliH23
    @CoachAliH23 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isiah: "Hey Jordan, you can join us if you cant beat us"
    Jordan: "Hell no we are coming for yall!"
    Durant: "Yay definitely❤️️, I thought you'd never ask."

  • @sirmi9868
    @sirmi9868 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People still complaining about KD joining the Warriors , maybe they forget that in order to win a ring Lebron did the same . it doesnt matter the teams they go they both pick the one with the most chances of go to finals .Still if both of them decided to not go anywhere, i think James would still be ringless and kD probably a couples and yes im a fan,but a Dallas fan

  • @Jermainyy
    @Jermainyy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    R.I.P Nba playoffs.

  • @koenprins3611
    @koenprins3611 7 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Does this moment even come close to MJ, Hakeem or Dirk winning their first ring? No. I'm glad this season is over. One of the lamest seasons ever.

    • @randomblackman2104
      @randomblackman2104 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flappy Jack 2.0 Westbrook my nigga ! #ThunderUp

    • @darkdiscreet
      @darkdiscreet 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      koen prins ikr it was so boring.

    • @AetherMoose
      @AetherMoose 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Don't like it, don't watch it.

    • @LargeJeffrey
      @LargeJeffrey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      good. get your salty ass out then bruh we wont miss you lmao

    • @Szx19
      @Szx19 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      koen prins keep hating nigga lol 'Cause they got cap room and they're gonna be right back here next season

  • @Quicktwosteps
    @Quicktwosteps 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    when it comes to discussion/debate, Stephen A Smith is the FINALS. He's always the last one who would talk to either prove his point or lessen the blow of his faults.

  • @deeznoodlez24
    @deeznoodlez24 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bruh, if your team ain't Golden State, Cleveland, or San Antonio, y'all might well be in rebuild mode

  • @mahmudhabib8476
    @mahmudhabib8476 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He is a champion take that for data😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @CallOfApache
    @CallOfApache 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't even hate on KD , as a OKC fan , I'm proud of him.

  • @mercenaryak4754
    @mercenaryak4754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did max not mention Kobe as one of the great wings

  • @crookedghost9747
    @crookedghost9747 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Im a spurs fan
    But I don't know why so many people hate on the Warriors "super team"
    Lebron > KD
    Kyrie > Steph or =
    J.r smith < klay
    Tristan or kolver vs draymon
    Cmon it's a good match up just that lebron is a over rated player

    • @michaelkirschner6009
      @michaelkirschner6009 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lebron averaged a triple double. Klay better than Jr Steph better than Kyrie Draymond better than Tristan and GSW has a way better bench.

  • @mpoly4464
    @mpoly4464 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People can say what they want, KD balled out.... Dude was knocking down 3's in everybody face lol.
    I'm not made at KD, go get yo ring homie.... The league gotta catch up now.

  • @rgwak
    @rgwak 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let's not forget that the Cavs were no scrubs. They went 12-1, GS went 12-0 going into the Finals. If Love didn't disappear, and if they had a stronger bench, it would have been a competitive series. Cavs are going to reload and it'll be round four next year.

  • @lulen29
    @lulen29 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes we can...

  • @john50beach18
    @john50beach18 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    why does everyone say people form teams to beat LeBron? hes lost more finals than he's won so it's not like he was some kind of invincible wall to get over

    • @john50beach18
      @john50beach18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelkirschner6009 Either way, no-one is building teams specifically to beat lebron. Got beat by three different teams on multiple occasions. Unless you're trying to say all 3 of these teams built their team to beat lebron? More likely lebron built his team to beat them

  • @karycam
    @karycam 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If players back in the days took the stance Durant took MJ would have more losses in the Finals.

  • @nignog9341
    @nignog9341 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SAS true to his word of KD LEAD THEM THEN HE PROVE WHAT HE HAD DONE FAIR PLAY BRO

  • @bigmacncheez1775
    @bigmacncheez1775 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Both of them went ring chasing because that's the only way you'll be remembered as one fo the greats, and that's by winning rings. Both of them have the skills of a championship player. And you only win rings by playing on a great team. That's why LeBron left Cleveland and KD went to GSW. Because we all know that KD would've lost if he got to the finals last year in OKC just like LeBron lost to the spurs in the finals when he was in Cleveland. Both of them would never win a ring as long as they were on those teams. But if you're gonna say that OKC was better than the 07 Cleveland team, then I'll say that's true. But if we're being truly real here, OKC wouldn't be enough to win a championship against Cleveland. So KD did the same thing as LeBron but he just took it a couple steps further by joining an already stacked team rather than bringing pieces extra players in overtime like LeBron does

  • @kevinp7300
    @kevinp7300 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Durant took a short cut to win a title! I can't respect that!

    • @dougdimmadome5006
      @dougdimmadome5006 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Does KD give af? Nope 😂😂 idt anybody does either

    • @copsondonuts
      @copsondonuts 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      uhhhh.....the NBAs dismal ratings better gaf lolol nobodys watching but you diehard goofballs lol

  • @DarioOreos
    @DarioOreos 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    spurs in 5 2018 WCF

  • @Quicktwosteps
    @Quicktwosteps 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    somewhere out there Varejao is crying. He was on either team and he still got no ring.

  • @spreadlove7761
    @spreadlove7761 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wonder how Allen Iverson feel about this

  • @Jayballinallday
    @Jayballinallday 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People still hating on KD. Just because he wanted a better job.

    • @joerama1996
      @joerama1996 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im here from the future n all ima say is sometimes wanting better doesn’t always go well for you in the long run

  • @Tms2289
    @Tms2289 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    not trying to hear max shit this morning smh its some bitch shit what he did thats that mein i wish the nba can reset and go back to duos this big 3 and superteam shit fukks everything up

    • @Tms2289
      @Tms2289 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OmenOfWar i honestly dont think it was any superteam in the 90s meaning the top 2 or 3 players joining together to play on the same team..sure the bulls would have won even easier if ewing or a hakeem or even barkley would have joined along for the ride i dont consider getting rodman a super team cause he was an offensive liability he had games where he couldnt score a point but he grab the boards in 98 he got benched for kukoc...so in the 90s we separated from that but this era its all about big 3s and 4s remember the bulls went 7 with the pacers in the east and it was few years the knicks was a legit threat after going up 2-0 but it was more of a challenge

    • @getitworkalot8096
      @getitworkalot8096 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bulls werent a superteam. Rodman only played on the 2nd 3peat and he was a defensive specialist. We are now appreciating his defensive prowess and rebounding, but in the 90's he was viewed as a role player because he wasn't better than Barkley, Kemp, TD, Malone, Webber, Garnett, etc. By the time he got to the Bulls he wasn't event the elite defender who could guard 5 positions like he did with the Pistons and Spurs. Pluss besides MJ and Pipp who was on the 1st 3 peat?

  • @TeddRoosevelt
    @TeddRoosevelt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will always like Stephen A, but how can you respect Durant at all for being a sell out?.. He deserves all the hate he gets from all the fans, etc... I used to like Durant until he took the easy road to a title. LeBron at least built his team and didn't join a team that was already stacked and established. 2 totally different situations.

  • @jayspin8093
    @jayspin8093 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Being Great is about overcoming adversity guaranteeing yourself a championship isn't great

  • @lanceyrenzo932
    @lanceyrenzo932 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course the move is weak in terms of competitiveness but the dude wanted a ring obviously but I don't think we can deny the fact he was a top performer in every single finals game rather than only scoring 15 pts riding on the other stars on the teams performances to win

  • @ayveelrobinson5225
    @ayveelrobinson5225 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    We should worry less about how KD got to GS, we should only concern ourselves with the fact that he won with a great showing.

  • @PH-lr2mp
    @PH-lr2mp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sas you hated on Durant when he made the move to goldenstate you was the first 1 16-1 including the playoffs including the finals

  • @thefighter5182
    @thefighter5182 ปีที่แล้ว

    I knew that KD would win a Championship and a Ring with the Warriors. Because KD is the GOAT in this series for real bro.

  • @oklaheller
    @oklaheller 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes I can.

  • @zachariah-binyisrayl5570
    @zachariah-binyisrayl5570 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was never KD's job to stop Lebron. As the defending champion, it was Lebron's job to stop KD from getting a ring...and he FAILED. Hate on KD all u want...he whooped Lebron ass in ALL 5 GAMES in front of the whole world. No one is EVER gonna forget that.

    • @michaelkirschner6009
      @michaelkirschner6009 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      KD JOINED GSW A TEAM THAT WON 73-9 TEAM THAT HE HELPED OKC PURPOSELY BLEW A 3-1 LEAD IN THE WCF.

    • @michaelkirschner6009
      @michaelkirschner6009 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Plus it was KD job to close the deal against GSW up 3-1 and couldn't do it and joined him

  • @African1939
    @African1939 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like Stephen A to launch a discussion about how to keep the Warriors together for the next 4-6 years?

  • @mambaout9089
    @mambaout9089 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember when the finals were actually a battle. Why in the hell would the league allow KD to join a staked team. But didnt let chris pual join the lakers a while back. The warriors are op, they swept the west and almost swept the entire east as well.

  • @heatlifer1531
    @heatlifer1531 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    "He's one of the greatest players in the world and he showed it. This dude averaged +30ppg shot better than 55% from the field, it was one of the most efficient offensive performances we've ever seen from a superstar in this league and in NBA Finals history" Stephen A on Kevin Durant.... Yet...LeBron ALSO shot +30ppg and shot better than 55% from the field AND got 12 rebounds and 10 assists smh.

  • @patriciodemichelis5173
    @patriciodemichelis5173 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    klay's game six last year in Oklahoma is the reason why warriors got kd in the first place

  • @ladykjd2g
    @ladykjd2g 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    KD is great! Well Deserved!!! Congrats

  • @lugalkien3599
    @lugalkien3599 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    2016: Weakest move ever by a superstar!!!
    2017: You cant hate on this man!
    Which one is it Stephen A

    • @davodhashimi3809
      @davodhashimi3809 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lugal Ki En because he said if he wins the finals mvp that year he will not hate him then and kd did that he won the finals and was finals mvp

  • @rokpodlogar6062
    @rokpodlogar6062 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you can't hate him, but can you respect him?

  • @LegionOfEclaires
    @LegionOfEclaires 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lower the salary cap, make it a hard cap and force players to take a pay cut or move to bad teams if they want big money.

  • @EpicReign
    @EpicReign 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    GS is not a Superteam. I'm so tired of people saying that. They're a great team. They literally have two superstars. Two players that have won MVP. The only two players on their team that will ever be considered an MVP player. Yeah, there are some allstars on the team, but that's a fan vote situation, so who cares? GS=Great Team. Cavs=Really Good Team. Lebron's Heat Team=Superteam.

  • @eggs904
    @eggs904 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:32 now that is love.

  • @MrTekSuggest
    @MrTekSuggest 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    For all of the Lavs fans out there and Bronsexuals, making excuses about the Warriors acquiring another MVP, everyone knows that the league gave the Lavs the win last year and it backfired in a way that they couldn't have imagined. Prior to the Draymond suspension and bogut injury, GWS had them pinned down 3 -1 (No KD). The Warriors are just a superior group. But we aren't talking about last year! Focus on the present! Hold this L Close to your chest all summer. 🏆

  • @lelouchchakarot1655
    @lelouchchakarot1655 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    this stephen a first rooting at cavs then cavs lose, every team he rooting always lose, the curse is real

    • @mrboss20ten
      @mrboss20ten 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      lelouch chakarot he tried to use reverse psychology. By saying the Warriors would win he hope the Cavs could make him be wrong again

    • @ghost3337
      @ghost3337 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      lelouch chakarot nobody with sense thought the cavs were going to win

    • @iRawstah
      @iRawstah 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ghost3337 people still like to go for the underdog

  • @RKEEMDRACOBABY
    @RKEEMDRACOBABY 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy for kevin durant

  • @BigSi-xw6wv
    @BigSi-xw6wv 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    He came to Golden State now all you ever hear about is K.D.When he was injured they proved they didn't need him to be great.

  • @denfieldstevens796
    @denfieldstevens796 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    so they say it was a weak move on the part of kevin durant to join the team that beat him, yet they are call on paul george to join the cavs who beat him and the pacers.

  • @emmanuelnhliziyo8438
    @emmanuelnhliziyo8438 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyway know the background song that plays from 4:00?

  • @Bryan-xw8eb
    @Bryan-xw8eb 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    2018 cavs win champion 2019 gsw win champion 2020 cavs win champion 2021 gsw win champion 2022 cavs win champion 2023 gsw win champion

  • @TheFilmSpace1
    @TheFilmSpace1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Silence them KD.. Weak move or not. you WON !!

  • @sebastiansiena501
    @sebastiansiena501 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Proud of kd he deserved a chip but not this way ... through his legacy away for this

  • @ayveelrobinson5225
    @ayveelrobinson5225 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't like your job, you don't like what they pay you, you don't like the people you work with. YOU GO SOMEWHERE ELSE

  • @koreypaul6698
    @koreypaul6698 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Stephen A. go peep that Nike commercial 😂

  • @MrEherndon5
    @MrEherndon5 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    A lot of people questioned KDs wisdom. Like a lot.

  • @roccocasazza4145
    @roccocasazza4145 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL at the guy who tries to start the 'MVP' chant but fails in nationaaly-televised, documented fashion. 2:05

  • @terohiro
    @terohiro 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    is like Justice League VS The Avenger

  • @jordanmontoya2342
    @jordanmontoya2342 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stephen A finally says something that makes sense

  • @ComicsLamar
    @ComicsLamar 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't act like this man didn't earn this ring, he played his heart out and led Golden State to the promise land.
    Golden State Warriors went after KD and told him they needed a leader. KD didn't go after them first. He didn't make the first phone call, he got offered a better job and took it. Period.
    Kevin Durant's move wasn't weak. It was the best move for him and his family, & it ultimately paid off. Kiss the ring, cuz he's a champion.💍

    • @karlkhalife2111
      @karlkhalife2111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if kd had balls he would have stayed in okc and won his ring their like a man.
      okc was definitely a candidate to win the championship they were up 3-1 on a historic team so they had a chance to win a series over the warriors but durant chose the easy way to a ring which makes him look like a pussy ass bitch

  • @Lettersfromhome18
    @Lettersfromhome18 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    'Reverse engineer' is a Kellerman term.

  • @richardhermida5246
    @richardhermida5246 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    1. Kevin Durant is a stud, and a legit (in his own right) top 3 player in the world at the very least.
    2. He took the easy way out to a ring.
    3. He performed exactly like a legend is suppose to in the Finals, even considering he was playing on "easy mode".
    4. He is clearly not the best player in the NBA as of 6.13.17, and nothing in the Finals illustrated otherwise.
    Those four points are pretty obvious to an objective and serious basketball fan.