Stephen A. Smith fires back at Paul George criticizing him on his podcast

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  • @javajoe_gaming9923
    @javajoe_gaming9923 10 місяців тому +452

    Stephen A not being censored and controlled by ESPN is the greatest thing he’s ever done

    • @skipg73
      @skipg73 10 місяців тому +1

      The greatest thing is you not thinking he's controlled, much more impressive.

    • @mariebeckett3751
      @mariebeckett3751 10 місяців тому +3

      ESPN can’t do anything about what Stephen A. says on his podcast because he owns it outright and it’s his own

    • @skipg73
      @skipg73 10 місяців тому +4

      @@mariebeckett3751 They can fire him

    • @Ajayi2003
      @Ajayi2003 10 місяців тому +7

      @@skipg73then nobody will watch first take 😂. Do you know how people only watch because of him

    • @skipg73
      @skipg73 10 місяців тому +2

      @@Ajayi2003 People watched first take before he was on the show and they will watch when he's gone because ESPN is the #1 sports network, some people just leave it on that channel most of the day. The show used to be #1 until he became the focus of it now it has dropped significantly.

  • @TheChrisHallShow1
    @TheChrisHallShow1 10 місяців тому +1860

    This was the most calm, quiet, and humble barbecue I’ve ever attended.

  • @jayswish857
    @jayswish857 10 місяців тому +141

    The steak was medium rare, wings were cooked to perfection and the potato salad at the end was amazing too. Thanks for the invite Stephan A smith. An absolute pleasure.

  • @dmedearis76
    @dmedearis76 10 місяців тому +149

    A masterclass of putting someone in their place

  • @user-ou6mt3ql8r
    @user-ou6mt3ql8r 10 місяців тому +188

    "Paul George , how the hell you know what i said about Kawhi, cuz you were watching first take, wasn;t you " that's cold

    • @kingforaday1212
      @kingforaday1212 10 місяців тому +2

      that’s not necessarily true thought knowing social media he could’ve seen the clip anywhere

    • @WhipItSBreezy
      @WhipItSBreezy 10 місяців тому +12

      @@kingforaday1212 Guess what? At the end of the day if he seen the clip anywhere, then he still ended up seeing a clip of First Take. Therefore, he was "watching First Take".

    • @fatehshoaib9423
      @fatehshoaib9423 10 місяців тому

      ​@@WhipItSBreezynot true

  • @radioblipmode3143
    @radioblipmode3143 10 місяців тому +360

    That was a masterclass verbal evisceration administered by the great loquacious one himself! Bravo Stephen A.!

  • @abzbalo1736
    @abzbalo1736 10 місяців тому +375

    “ I’m a champion at what I do.. how many people can say that “ got me rolling 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @GlocktopusG
      @GlocktopusG 10 місяців тому +7

      I was like dammmmmmnnnn

    • @AMC12345
      @AMC12345 10 місяців тому +4

      Because he gets paid to be loud? He's a champ at literally nothing 😂

    • @faygo4038
      @faygo4038 10 місяців тому +51

      @@AMC12345He literally talked bout his resume. He’s not wrong and numbers don’t lie. PG got cooked deal with it bruh 💀

    • @Boruto24killa
      @Boruto24killa 10 місяців тому +3

      He champion at what he does but he all do is talk about what other ppl do.

    • @faygo4038
      @faygo4038 10 місяців тому +13

      @@Boruto24killa I mean yeah he’s a sports analyst that’s what they do.

  • @terrellgrant1570
    @terrellgrant1570 10 місяців тому +85

    His “did ya know?” Segment is legendary 👍🏿

  • @k_dinero7965
    @k_dinero7965 10 місяців тому +452

    I WASNT READYYY 🤣🤣 “That’s a combined 102M in salary & 18M in endorsements for a franchise THAT WENT TF HOME! In the first round” 😭😭😭😭🔥🔥

    • @SithLordNefaar022
      @SithLordNefaar022 10 місяців тому +33

      That str8 face as he said that #Fatality 🤯🤬😅☠️

    • @Davos-st8ok
      @Davos-st8ok 10 місяців тому

      What does this even mean? As opposed to what? Other teams that get bounced in the playoffs with less than 100mil in team salary? Moronic comments like these make zero sense. Why are NBA fans so dumb?

    • @keithrivera5419
      @keithrivera5419 10 місяців тому +12

      That's facts he keep it 💯 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @BlackKen_M
      @BlackKen_M 10 місяців тому +13

      Facts 😂😂😂 I was looking for this as I heard it

    • @BlackKen_M
      @BlackKen_M 10 місяців тому +11

      6:56 😂😂😂

  • @Joseph-mq9yk
    @Joseph-mq9yk 10 місяців тому +910

    You know he about to go in when he starts off with all due respect 😅

    • @saatersamsonawuapila607
      @saatersamsonawuapila607 10 місяців тому +16

      True

    • @Mark-oe1df
      @Mark-oe1df 10 місяців тому +46

      every time someone starts with that you might as well get your popcorn😂😂

    • @The504Greg
      @The504Greg 10 місяців тому +24

      And the softer voice tone.

    • @sollyparker3947
      @sollyparker3947 10 місяців тому +5

      he is a around the clock cartoon character

    • @hotlineblingisagoodsong
      @hotlineblingisagoodsong 10 місяців тому +9

      I just wanna take the time out of my day and apologize to mr smith i be forgetting he still got it

  • @aarongriffith1190
    @aarongriffith1190 10 місяців тому +123

    This is an ELITE masterclass in how to educate someone without putting them down. Resume speaks for itself. Use it as a teachable moment, Jackie. Don’t you dare double down because your feelings say you should…it could have been MUCH worse…

    • @FirashAdryan
      @FirashAdryan 10 місяців тому +3

      SAS cooked Jackie Long in more ways than chickens ever did. First time seeing him on Podcast P, it do feel like he do a lil too much sometimes.

    • @gwendolynstrawder9598
      @gwendolynstrawder9598 9 місяців тому

      Tell it Stephen A!!!!

  • @tkdrey3
    @tkdrey3 10 місяців тому +74

    One last thing though, “ I am a champion at what I do” that was the dagger 😂😂😂😂

  • @dukecooper3958
    @dukecooper3958 10 місяців тому +1205

    This wasn’t a “fireback,” this was education.

    • @siyabongakunene5052
      @siyabongakunene5052 10 місяців тому +36

      Title should have been, Media Star Educates B-list Actor😅.

    • @lovealways2609
      @lovealways2609 10 місяців тому +19

      this was a massacre

    • @Nyualum21
      @Nyualum21 10 місяців тому +25

      @@lovealways2609how? He pretty much said 30 minutes of nothing. “Hey PG don’t talk about me cause you’ve been injured, but if you hadn’t gotten injured I think you’d have a chip and I’ve got love for you”. SAS sounded like he had his feelings hurt and ranted about stuff we all know already. If they’re injured no shit they’re not gonna win.

    • @youngcasperjett7584
      @youngcasperjett7584 10 місяців тому +20

      @@Nyualum21Nothing ? Esquire is that you ? 😭

    • @Nyualum21
      @Nyualum21 10 місяців тому +13

      @@youngcasperjett7584 what did he say here that we didn’t already know or was eye opening or truly informative? Literally nothing. A lot of what he said was also just irrelevant. Paul George making money while being injured doesn’t really correlate or change the fact that HE WAS INJURED. Whether he was being paid or not wouldnt change the level of his injury. If you’re gonna criticize a player for that we’ve got hundreds of players to call out every season.

  • @kimstuart7989
    @kimstuart7989 10 місяців тому +1066

    6:55 im loving this unfiltered SAS but even this one threw me off-guard 😂😂

  • @67tmobile
    @67tmobile 10 місяців тому +126

    This is how you humbly educate someone and rip their soul at the same time

    • @michaelbrooks742
      @michaelbrooks742 10 місяців тому

      I think your understand of what education means is seriously flawed.

    • @67tmobile
      @67tmobile 10 місяців тому +4

      @@michaelbrooks742 only if you learned nothing

    • @CalebWilliams2030
      @CalebWilliams2030 9 місяців тому

      SAS is a goat, but didn’t Kawhi tear his ACL and George had a gruesome injury in Olympics. I guess those injuries linger with age🤷🏽‍♂️. AD missed games too. Imagine if AD called him out. SAS would body him 💀.

  • @barrywhite8747
    @barrywhite8747 10 місяців тому +31

    I love how he said 'I got love for you,' that tone is like he's stabbing him in the heart as he said it.😂😂

  • @Ant-Tee
    @Ant-Tee 10 місяців тому +138

    He said George and kawhi combined for over $100 mill in salary for a team that went the F. Home in 1st round. I m cracking up over here!

    • @804MRMAN
      @804MRMAN 10 місяців тому +6

      ESPN generated 20 billion last year, pays Stephen A 8 million, with a 4 million producer purse.

    • @Dipset415
      @Dipset415 10 місяців тому +1

      😭😭💯

    • @804MRMAN
      @804MRMAN 10 місяців тому +2

      ESPN just gave Pat McAfee 120 million over 5 years... Meanwhile SAS works for peanuts 🤣🤣🤣

    • @804MRMAN
      @804MRMAN 10 місяців тому +2

      Tony Romo gets 25 million a year for doing roughly 17 broadcastings... Meanwhile SAS is on ESPN about 250 plus days a year

    • @Ant-Tee
      @Ant-Tee 10 місяців тому +3

      @@804MRMAN I don’t know what his salary is but he should be making more than everybody you just named

  • @M0v3rsandSh00t3rs
    @M0v3rsandSh00t3rs 10 місяців тому +818

    Bro really just cooked Paul George 😂😂 he’s well done Stephen A 😩

    • @DJCBeeSUPREME
      @DJCBeeSUPREME 10 місяців тому +61

      that went the fxck home in the first round!

    • @audience7264
      @audience7264 10 місяців тому +38

      Stop it. Injuries happen. Steven A spouting nonsense here. Teams will continue to pay for top talent because it is so rare. But no one can guarantee how healthy any player will be.

    • @philipquist771
      @philipquist771 10 місяців тому +44

      Everyone can guarantee PG and kawhi would be injured next season. I've got $100 on it, they both missing 25+ games each

    • @sammitchelle307
      @sammitchelle307 10 місяців тому +3

      But he's not though

    • @hooligan5381
      @hooligan5381 10 місяців тому

      he can't speak on shit he never had to go thru Stephanie A was never a athlete at a high level to be speaking on real basketball shit

  • @TV93412nc
    @TV93412nc 10 місяців тому +28

    5:42 if you built youre life climbing a ladder you know how to insult other climbers...SAS just took out his soul with this one...legendary

  • @damndave5052
    @damndave5052 10 місяців тому +109

    “People are gonna be skeptical about guys having time off because y’all do it on a regular basis”
    That part really stood out to me because if you listen to the players who actually play hurt they make sure to reference things like that during interviews. “Yeah even though I was hurt I wanted to be here for my team & all the fans who paid to see ME”
    A lot of players don’t hold themselves accountable & that’s the problem….

  • @FreakyBedro
    @FreakyBedro 10 місяців тому +407

    He cooked that "actor" on a sports level, intellectual level, THEN civil rights level 🤣 then ended it perfect. 🐐 Thank you for being you, Stephen. A 👍🏿

    • @AppreciateTheGame2200
      @AppreciateTheGame2200 10 місяців тому +8

      not sure how hes considered an actor

    • @z-mane1438
      @z-mane1438 10 місяців тому +2

      @@AppreciateTheGame2200the cohost

    • @youngipman23
      @youngipman23 10 місяців тому +2

      😆 19:43

    • @KamDaGoat318
      @KamDaGoat318 10 місяців тому +1

      Paul George is not wrong Stephen a you don’t know what nba players go through cus you never played a lick of sports in your life all you do is run yo mouth about what the should do let’s see you play an score 20 points a game you can’t so shut up

    • @jermainenowels9511
      @jermainenowels9511 10 місяців тому +2

      @@AppreciateTheGame2200he’s Actor he’s been tv shows and movies

  • @peteywheatstraw7670
    @peteywheatstraw7670 10 місяців тому +628

    Turned that situation into a teaching moment. True professional.

    • @UnpopularOpinionSports
      @UnpopularOpinionSports 10 місяців тому +13

      And its why Stephen A is goated

    • @lequenharper847
      @lequenharper847 10 місяців тому +2

      Definitely man y put down another black man without doing the research

    • @KaiserReb
      @KaiserReb 10 місяців тому +1

      @@lequenharper847accountability doesn’t mean putting one down

    • @ATHTSupply
      @ATHTSupply 10 місяців тому

      @@lequenharper847nobody put Stephen A down… PG gave the players side of Stephen A opinion. Jackie Long asked a valid question. Experiencing the problem you’re tryna address is totally different than sitting on the sidelines forming an opinion. It’s easy to do that. Playing the black card doesn’t invalidate the question Jackie Asked if we being honest. Stephen is the Goat at his Job… you can’t start the Argument then when you get a response attempt to get sympathy votes

  • @Dwayneb111
    @Dwayneb111 10 місяців тому +29

    I’m not a true SA fan. But he is unquestionably excellent in this arena . Sometimes I hate bombastic style, but it’s hard to turn away because he knows his shit…

    • @fredericktookes6642
      @fredericktookes6642 10 місяців тому

      Yes, Yes, Yes Steve, Way to go!!! Way to educate them young bucks and show them love at the same time!!! Wow, That blew me away!!! Great job Steve!!!

  • @saiffideen5172
    @saiffideen5172 10 місяців тому +8

    “Jackie long my brother , they describe you as a B list actor , I didn’t know this about you “ 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @TeezyHadaBaby
    @TeezyHadaBaby 10 місяців тому +272

    He just BODIED Jackie Long and didn't say anything disrespectful at all.😂😂😂

    • @fupalover
      @fupalover 10 місяців тому +10

      Who's jackie long?

    • @maseb2710
      @maseb2710 10 місяців тому +22

      @@fupaloverthe smart nigga from ATL

    • @CinoG2G
      @CinoG2G 10 місяців тому +8

      The way he said his name was disrespectful enough😂

    • @wilsonbenjamin7708
      @wilsonbenjamin7708 10 місяців тому

      ​@@maseb2710the nigga who played esquire lol😂

    • @DblA7023
      @DblA7023 10 місяців тому +9

      Just gave him his resume; respectfully 😂

  • @dionbushell8395
    @dionbushell8395 10 місяців тому +64

    "They describe you as a B-lister" 😂😂😂😂

    • @notorious_H.A.N
      @notorious_H.A.N 10 місяців тому +4

      😂 when he said that I knew he was gonna go in on him

    • @andreearl3258
      @andreearl3258 10 місяців тому +1

      And giving him b list is being very generous. Jackie isn't even relevant

  • @bernardtim1776
    @bernardtim1776 10 місяців тому +17

    Stephen A, I swear man, I am so proud of you as a Black man. I'll be 55 also in September. You make us look good. It doesn't mean I agree with 100 percent of what you say, but you speak well, you carry yourself well and you on a daily basis let America know we are more than what they show you on the 6' oclock news of us going to Jail or murdering each other. I also love the fact that you have no problem accepting you aren't NBA material but you trucly are a champion at what you do. That speaks volumes. You are one of my favorite people to listen to along with Warren Buffet, Mark Cuban, Damon John and a whole host of other folks. You may not have played professional sports but somewhere brother, you learn to compete and that's all that matters. Most of these players had an advantage being 6'7 and can run and shoot, but what the hell advantages did you have to be able to go through what you did to achieve what you have at not an old age. No matter how much hell you catch, there are many of us out here rooting for you. I hope I run into you one day so I can just say Thank You for the way you carry yourself. Keep up the great work you do. This is one of your best takes I've ever seen.

  • @kingmalik09
    @kingmalik09 10 місяців тому +12

    What he said at the end almost brought me to tears. I never thought of it that way. So many columnist and journalist are out there working their asses off with hopes of one day making it on a network show, so it is fucked up to say Stephen A isn't qualified because that also says those guys should just quit. This man really is one of a kind and probably a role model for many in that business.

  • @williemac42x
    @williemac42x 10 місяців тому +317

    “I am a champion at what I do” Stephen A talking that talk!!!! 💪🏾

    • @robinshaul4069
      @robinshaul4069 10 місяців тому

      He is not lebron,so he needs to sit his a down.I am sorry.Your good,but shame on you .Steven following the heat for yours,I don't like Paul George a joke 😮,no respect dude

    • @ThisAinThatMetro
      @ThisAinThatMetro 10 місяців тому +11

      💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 smoked them with that one and the slow talk long pause lmao he got it

    • @fostergainz5827
      @fostergainz5827 10 місяців тому +4

      Paul George is a champion too. Just making to the nba you already won

    • @ThisAinThatMetro
      @ThisAinThatMetro 10 місяців тому

      @@fostergainz5827 no.

    • @michael-jamescaroline9366
      @michael-jamescaroline9366 10 місяців тому

      @@fostergainz5827where’s the ring?

  • @King_JappyJoe
    @King_JappyJoe 10 місяців тому +687

    Stephen is holding ESPN Together single-handedly. This show is proof he doesn't need them to succeed.

    • @DrPhill96
      @DrPhill96 10 місяців тому +25

      He needs them for $12M.

    • @zachstolpa6521
      @zachstolpa6521 10 місяців тому +15

      @@DrPhill96you saying Stephen a needs ESPN more than the other way around?

    • @TexxGamingYT
      @TexxGamingYT 10 місяців тому +14

      FACTS! I watch ESPN because of him

    • @RealShaktimaan
      @RealShaktimaan 10 місяців тому +9

      First take gets 10 times more views than this channel. He needs ESPN.

    • @DrPhill96
      @DrPhill96 10 місяців тому

      @@zachstolpa6521 - Yes.

  • @B_Brandon
    @B_Brandon 10 місяців тому +18

    I love PG to death but this take right here gave me goosebumps. Talk yo shit SAS!!

  • @eighteight4612
    @eighteight4612 10 місяців тому +15

    28:32 “Your wrong, I’m right, it’s cool, no biggie.” Lmao was my favorite part. Stephen A just cooked all of them.

  • @29mailliw
    @29mailliw 10 місяців тому +61

    He said for a franchise that went the f home in the first Rd damn that's savage 😂😂😂😂

  • @lecarrosharde0507
    @lecarrosharde0507 10 місяців тому +224

    Stephen A uncensored on a Podcast is some of the best 💩 on UA-cam

  • @gqgq6038
    @gqgq6038 10 місяців тому +124

    Man if he could be like this on espn he would be unstoppable.

    • @dlakersnation2379
      @dlakersnation2379 10 місяців тому +6

      He is still unstoppable

    • @jayfos9272
      @jayfos9272 10 місяців тому +4

      ESPN won’t allow it unfortunately

    • @Los150
      @Los150 10 місяців тому +8

      @@jayfos9272 Honestly other than cursing, there’s nothing here he wouldn’t say on ESPN lol

  • @alanrobisonPD1960
    @alanrobisonPD1960 10 місяців тому +52

    You nailed it Stephen A!! It spoke to me because I’ve said the very same things that Paul George says!
    I’m changing my mind and my views about you, you explain yourself probably the best that anyone has done. I appreciate the levels of hardships you’ve gone through to get to the top. So I’m not that old that I can’t still learn some things about life itself and to do a little research on someone before you criticize them. Thank you Sir for doing what you’re doing, helping others to be better in life!!

  • @austintools
    @austintools 10 місяців тому +275

    Bro I love your authenticity and self love, not backing down or running from nobody, respectfully standing on intelligence and being a CHAMPION! Inspiring 💯👏🏽

    • @cjig354
      @cjig354 10 місяців тому +6

      Riding meat

    • @meondavis3545
      @meondavis3545 10 місяців тому

      Champion

    • @THArealTGIS
      @THArealTGIS 10 місяців тому +2

      He's been running from Kwame Brown

    • @denk664
      @denk664 10 місяців тому

      What a sad individual. Get some self respect. Simping for a man.

    • @KarlPostMalone
      @KarlPostMalone 10 місяців тому

      @@THArealTGIShe knows Kwame will put hands on him.

  • @aljanotan9717
    @aljanotan9717 10 місяців тому +333

    Man... I've never heard Stephen A gave some lecturing in this kind of manner.. Others may think he is bragging his resume and all his other stuff but that's legit... I may not agree on all his takes in the NBA but this one, against George Paul and this other guy, that's what defines Stephen A Smith in this business.. Man is truly a legend..

    • @bryongoudlock5667
      @bryongoudlock5667 10 місяців тому +10

      That's a great point. I feel that way too. This takes was spot on. I love Kawhi, and every time I turn on a Clippers game, he's on the bench. I can't find fault in Stephen A's breakdown of this situation. Especially when he started talking about how other sportscasters' legitimacy isn't questioned. He's spot on, no question. PG played himself this go round.

    • @bernardtim1776
      @bernardtim1776 10 місяців тому +1

      Amen and he does it with class.

    • @shinobu37
      @shinobu37 10 місяців тому +3

      George Paul 💀

    • @steventhomas2184
      @steventhomas2184 10 місяців тому +1

      From what was said by Paul George and Jackie Long they're right. He doesn't know what it takes to be an athelete that has injury and the time it takes to recover. When Steven A started talking about how much money kawhi and Paul makes kills his argument because it's not about money

    • @rogerferguson3277
      @rogerferguson3277 10 місяців тому +6

      @@steventhomas2184that’s why he said Kawhi should retire. Imagine running a business and paying someone who works one day a week and makes more than 90% of your workforce.

  • @quintblack1852
    @quintblack1852 10 місяців тому +8

    That shit got deep with Jackie I felt that 💯we gotta think before we speak

  • @PoloQue05
    @PoloQue05 10 місяців тому +8

    You gotta respect Stephen A for this one. He was cooking 👏👏

  • @tdrumma3805
    @tdrumma3805 10 місяців тому +26

    He just dropped the hardest podcast diss track of all time. SAS just ethered them!

  • @thurlestsheed
    @thurlestsheed 10 місяців тому +38

    " I bet he can hop , skip , to the bank"😂😂😂

  • @asiabradley2515
    @asiabradley2515 10 місяців тому +2

    That Jackie man got read to filth 😂

  • @lemini4k
    @lemini4k 10 місяців тому +2

    I feel bad for attending this BBQ because I didn't bring any baked beans or something. 😂

  • @manuelny
    @manuelny 10 місяців тому +311

    When Stephan A started running back his history to where he is now....man a legend walking

    • @garygordon3452
      @garygordon3452 10 місяців тому +4

      No he’s not

    • @hotboy5105
      @hotboy5105 10 місяців тому +14

      ​@@garygordon3452don't hate

    • @micah4494
      @micah4494 10 місяців тому +9

      @@garygordon3452who are you buddy

    • @Call_MeJD
      @Call_MeJD 10 місяців тому +2

      Humbled.
      Thanks for doing what you do brother. My wife doesn’t like your energy, but I love it. It motivates me.

    • @thelastconservative
      @thelastconservative 10 місяців тому

      ​@@garygordon3452he's the goat 🐐 you can kick rocks

  • @BlessedOne686
    @BlessedOne686 10 місяців тому +22

    He went full SHAQ MODE with the “GOOGLE ME!”😂😂

  • @georgekoukou7280
    @georgekoukou7280 10 місяців тому +1

    “went tf home”😂😂😂

  • @freskode1686
    @freskode1686 10 місяців тому +7

    Now this was a true take with a true lecture, this isn’t golden, this is platinum with class .

  • @CountDowwnFromGSPN
    @CountDowwnFromGSPN 10 місяців тому +50

    for a franchise that went the f*ck home 😂😂😂

    • @rashaunmcmillan3819
      @rashaunmcmillan3819 10 місяців тому +3

      😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @jamaicaredrum26
      @jamaicaredrum26 10 місяців тому +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😢😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I am still laughing 😂😂😂

    • @robinshaul4069
      @robinshaul4069 10 місяців тому +2

      😂😂😂😂😂❤

    • @worlstar8163
      @worlstar8163 10 місяців тому +2

      In the first round 🤣🤣🤣

    • @vinobeans9542
      @vinobeans9542 10 місяців тому +2

      😂😂😂 I swear I didn’t see that coming

  • @kingtimothy8293
    @kingtimothy8293 10 місяців тому +425

    I 100% agree with Stephen A on this one!!!!!!!!

    • @rusbut3459
      @rusbut3459 10 місяців тому +3

      Me3

    • @maneiloveyall3672
      @maneiloveyall3672 10 місяців тому

      Mane this show suck balls , bring on the real 1s

    • @BamBigga
      @BamBigga 10 місяців тому +1

      I don’t. The nba has grown since he been there. The players are in a new era. He is in a old one. He has no idea of the mental state of young players

    • @MauriceMamba
      @MauriceMamba 10 місяців тому +17

      @@BamBiggaDude you’re missing the main point that he’s talking about . Kawhi Leonard an Paul George are making over 40 million per year in Salary . An both of um miss Damn near half of their Games last season. That’s just unacceptable for any Fan or Owner.

    • @MauriceMamba
      @MauriceMamba 10 місяців тому +8

      @@BamBiggaplus their 2 of the highest paid in the League. And most of the time their hurt, Or load management .

  • @CarlosPerez-ev7zg
    @CarlosPerez-ev7zg 10 місяців тому +2

    Stephen A Smith put Paul George on 💥💥💥💥💥

  • @wevr5599
    @wevr5599 10 місяців тому +2

    "if I can't talk basketball, when would you be able to talk basketball" 😂😂

  • @nahte-
    @nahte- 10 місяців тому +367

    This was legendary. I have so much respect for Stephen A. Smith.

  • @rahimthompson
    @rahimthompson 10 місяців тому +86

    When SAS goes into the resume talk I get inspired every time LOL. Much respect

  • @qwhite727
    @qwhite727 10 місяців тому +7

    Talk that talk Stephen A. “I am a champion at what I do” 💪🏾🔥💪🏾🔥

  • @jimmysmits6175
    @jimmysmits6175 10 місяців тому +10

    Respect this man. This is the God of sport media entertainment.

  • @evanna578
    @evanna578 10 місяців тому +139

    Charles Barkley hit the nail on the head too when he talks about "load management." Like you don't see those guys working 12 hour shifts in the steel mills and factories needing "load management" or complaining about working too hard. If those guys don't work then they don't get paid.

    • @mursuka80
      @mursuka80 10 місяців тому +2

      It is to make their careers longer and being able to walk in retirement. I don`t like load management, but i understand why teams do it. Look at Chuck and Shaq. Busted up knees and hip replacements.

    • @nolabets3130
      @nolabets3130 10 місяців тому +6

      ​@@mursuka80yeah we're not paying our tickets for these guys at 60 years old lol what exactly is your point we are talking about 50 million dollars a year and you're talking about 30 years from now 😂

    • @Chandon1
      @Chandon1 10 місяців тому +1

      @@nolabets3130Do you posses any comprehension @ all?? He clearly & concisely stated his point & the reason behind it. Learn to read.
      & like most things in life that most people need to learn & understand, more than 1 thing can & usually is true @ once that don’t cancel one another out.
      There’s points & an argument for both sides that make sense. Now if you disagree that’s all you gotta say & the facts/logic/reasoning why you do. You might not care about these athletes @ all as human beings from the tone of your comment but they understand that they are going to have lives outside of the game & want to preserve themselves for it. There can be a compromise on how this can happen, for the fans & players both.

    • @kevinc8955
      @kevinc8955 10 місяців тому +5

      @@Chandon1I don’t see the compromise. I see full priced tickets to watch bench players with literally no warning that you’ll be watching bench players.
      Anyone who spends a nickel on the NBA is a chump.

    • @jakeallen476
      @jakeallen476 10 місяців тому +1

      @@mursuka80 You have a point, but I'd retort that neither person is historically known for taking care of themselves, and being well over 300 pounds your whole life isn't great on your joints. (I know shaq is much better at working out than chuck)

  • @oliezuka5979
    @oliezuka5979 10 місяців тому +343

    The brilliance of this man is staggering.

    • @kandaman304
      @kandaman304 10 місяців тому +14

      He truly is incredible!!!!

    • @adriandantedanosos4146
      @adriandantedanosos4146 10 місяців тому +7

      Right!! SAS avg a WHOPPING 1.7 ppg in his lone season I college. He should keep it up!! Right fellas??😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @lordfarquaad6339
      @lordfarquaad6339 10 місяців тому +10

      Biggest hypocrite. Complains about injuries, yet that’s his excuse for why his basketball career came to an end. Says not to question his resume while putting down everyone for the same reason.
      Acts like no one can do what he does. SA all you do is talk, we call people who can’t do that special needs.

    • @sup9542
      @sup9542 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@lordfarquaad6339 Don't even call it a basketball career. That's like saying a recreational player has a career.

    • @blackspider1405
      @blackspider1405 10 місяців тому

      lol.. hes a great entertainer. I respect how far he's come and the work he put in to get there. He's far from brilliant.

  • @Mrran4life
    @Mrran4life 10 місяців тому +19

    Respect for Stephen A for standing his ground

  • @TJ-dc9ng
    @TJ-dc9ng 10 місяців тому +5

    Stephen A is the Michael Jordan of takes. Everyone takes a shot at the best but never succeed.

  • @i.m.6758
    @i.m.6758 10 місяців тому +30

    Stephen A really earned the spot he got.

  • @IsHeARealOneVadaRealMC
    @IsHeARealOneVadaRealMC 10 місяців тому +72

    Stephen A is must see TV. He’s putting himself in position to be twice as big as he is now. This guy is mad entertaining. And hilarious. And he cooked both PG and JL. Sheesh! Lol

  • @foundscott9852
    @foundscott9852 10 місяців тому +15

    Well said, Stephen A! Yea, I agree. WE NEED TO GIVE THIS MAN THIS FLOWERS!

  • @Javier-bs9nr
    @Javier-bs9nr 10 місяців тому +3

    For a franchise that went the f*ck home in the first round 💀

  • @RumitheBartender
    @RumitheBartender 10 місяців тому +345

    Goddamn! Talk yo shit SAS! He just roasted everyone with the truth. He did it respectfully and like a true OG.

    • @KeithEasley-vc1mb
      @KeithEasley-vc1mb 10 місяців тому +8

      He stay doing it I don’t knw why they come at him

    • @leroyjohnson7328
      @leroyjohnson7328 10 місяців тому +2

      One could argue that Paul George spoke the truth!! Truth is....Stephen A hadn't played any professional sports, so he needs to shut the hell up!

    • @oracle__3345
      @oracle__3345 10 місяців тому +2

      With a little sauce though 😂

    • @Gatorfan_Cavon
      @Gatorfan_Cavon 10 місяців тому +6

      He DESTROYED Paul George!🔥🔥

    • @HasanMustafaa-en1tj
      @HasanMustafaa-en1tj 10 місяців тому +1

      @Gatorfan_Cavon . SAS still hasn't played ANY Professional sports!

  • @SAMUELXFIT
    @SAMUELXFIT 10 місяців тому +218

    Stephen A is the face of ESPN and with this show, he is showing he is able to succeed without ESPN. I watch ESPN because of him, and I bet most of the people do as well.

    • @chrislambert1945
      @chrislambert1945 10 місяців тому +3

      I don’t watch it cause of him so I’m on the other side ✌🏻

    • @manny4787
      @manny4787 10 місяців тому +2

      @@chrislambert1945 our of curiosity, why do you watch it?

    • @chrislambert1945
      @chrislambert1945 10 місяців тому +4

      @@manny4787 espn or this episode ?
      ESPN - I only watch it when live sports is on but the amount of adds showing first take and shit is how I see it ..
      Podcast episode- just wanna see how he will give his sob story about his life and then how much money they make NBA players compared to average person to back his point up .
      The more these players get a voice the more ESPN can’t control the narrative the better ✌🏻

    • @alexbaeza9602
      @alexbaeza9602 10 місяців тому

      @@chrislambert1945These mfs saying hes the face of ESPN is hilarious 🤣 Monkey see monkey do

    • @Mdautkreix
      @Mdautkreix 10 місяців тому +11

      @@chrislambert1945sooo you just hopped to the comments and didn’t watch this clip 😂 go home Chris

  • @ahmadjeffery1
    @ahmadjeffery1 10 місяців тому +3

    Barely watched first take but I could watch this all day, be uncensored and unfiltered is the best

  • @Shaunnyhoward
    @Shaunnyhoward 10 місяців тому +2

    it’s even funnier when you realize that ty lue lowkey snitched on all the smoke and told paul george & kawhi that they needed to take the regular season seriously lolololol, sas cooked the boy smh

  • @brandonmitchell6351
    @brandonmitchell6351 10 місяців тому +59

    He roasted Kawhi more than PG13 LOL

    • @jjcometa9333
      @jjcometa9333 10 місяців тому +5

      I mean the original point was for kawhi. PG just was in the same situation lol so what he says applies to him too. The load managing kings

    • @TheTaekwon3
      @TheTaekwon3 10 місяців тому

      The one thing he always does is talk down on black men, he can't help himself but real quiet about them red people because he knows they can take away everything. So he does exactly what they want him to do

    • @CrackerBarrelkid555
      @CrackerBarrelkid555 10 місяців тому +2

      @@jjcometa9333can you even blame Paul George for load managing when he had one of the worst injuries in the history of the sport? It’s insane that he’s even still playing 😂

    • @BigFatCripINAWHIP
      @BigFatCripINAWHIP 10 місяців тому +1

      @@CrackerBarrelkid555but the contract tho…

  • @JFKingss
    @JFKingss 10 місяців тому +128

    Players telling SAS that he clearly hasnt played high level Basketball is like SAS telling players its clear players dont dont have years of journalism experience

    • @potheadbailey9952
      @potheadbailey9952 10 місяців тому +19

      Dats what he should start saying 😂😂

    • @IENetworkTV
      @IENetworkTV 10 місяців тому +8

      exactly that's the rsponse they give when stephen a hits them with reality

    • @BigHomie_Zay
      @BigHomie_Zay 10 місяців тому +8

      Or saying they should’ve completed their degree program before speaking on political issues or social injustices

    • @aaronfresh85
      @aaronfresh85 10 місяців тому +4

      But i don’t think players would scoff at that. Because they don’t have skills in journalism. They also don’t write articles journalizing the game lol

    • @Justin-kj5sv
      @Justin-kj5sv 10 місяців тому +16

      I’m so tired of players swearing you have to have played in the pros to comment on them. Cool, then tell EVERY athlete to STFU and play. We don’t want to hear them speak on ANYTHING other than the sport they play

  • @feddimanr
    @feddimanr 10 місяців тому +1

    That google me line was everything

  • @ptonfire1
    @ptonfire1 10 місяців тому +2

    Truth HURTS....

  • @Abduls918
    @Abduls918 10 місяців тому +272

    i think this podcast transition is probably one of the best things you’ve done. i don’t know everything you’ve done. but with my own eyes that i’ve seen. i love this one on one segments where you have unlimited time and you can divulge INTO ANY TOPIC YOU PLEASE. Whether it’s politics, sports, personal experiences, beefs, and the fact that you can curse and be 100% uncensored Stephen A. Thank you for stepping into the podcast realm. love your voice and spicy takes and clap backs from time to time 😂

    • @ImNotNotAllCityChi
      @ImNotNotAllCityChi 10 місяців тому +2

      He used to be on the radio I think after she was let go from ESPN and it will come on about 6am and this is pretty much exactly the way it was then that’s how I found out about Stephen a I was so devastated when I heard he was leaving that radio show until I found out it was to go back on TV

  • @SeanRowry
    @SeanRowry 10 місяців тому +128

    they said this man has no business talking basketball.. they failed to realize this man IS the business of talking basketball 👊🏽

    • @g-money3766
      @g-money3766 10 місяців тому +6

      Yeah that's a wild take lol, podcast P was smoking something that day😅

    • @reasedogable
      @reasedogable 10 місяців тому +8

      That doesn’t mean that they have to respect his opinions or that carry anymore weight than the average internet troll

    • @josipmarasovic2436
      @josipmarasovic2436 10 місяців тому

      still cant deny the truth he dont talk about basketball, he just talks shit

    • @chrislambert1945
      @chrislambert1945 10 місяців тому

      @@g-money3766 Didn’t realise Stephen A played with or had injury’s in the NBA ? So how can one comment about it if your never walked it ?

    • @TheChief3r
      @TheChief3r 10 місяців тому +4

      @@chrislambert1945a brain surgeon doesn’t need to have had brain surgery to be an expert

  • @stevesinzogan6552
    @stevesinzogan6552 9 місяців тому +1

    "For a franchise that went to F home" daammmnn🤣🤣🤣

  • @raymondhood2006
    @raymondhood2006 10 місяців тому +10

    Now that’s what you call a clap back and he grilled them like BBQ Chicken my hat is off to you Stephen .A Smith Salute my brother keep on keeping on 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @trl8866
    @trl8866 10 місяців тому +46

    It's the absolute TRUTH!!! Facts don't lie!

  • @lilchris617
    @lilchris617 10 місяців тому +17

    For a franchise who went the fucc home 😂😂😂😂 OMG 😂

  • @michaeld42
    @michaeld42 10 місяців тому +5

    I am ashamed to say that my pride arrogance and jealousy of Stephen A. Smith and his success did not allow me to see just how intelligent gifted and blessed he really is and just how effective and skillful he is at communicating even when I don’t agree with his position.
    My deepest apologies and I pray God continues to pour out His spirit on you and your family!

    • @jiliel7887
      @jiliel7887 10 місяців тому +4

      This has to be Stephen a alt account, crazy meatriding

    • @inmyexpression19
      @inmyexpression19 10 місяців тому

      Ultra gay

  • @MrNigeriaboy
    @MrNigeriaboy 10 місяців тому +1

    This was a buffet foreal foreal 😂😂. You verbal wrestling with Stephan A.

  • @mr.lowermerion1977
    @mr.lowermerion1977 10 місяців тому +308

    My respect for Stephen A. Smith just increased

    • @thegreatone9850
      @thegreatone9850 10 місяців тому +2

      Why

    • @chrisross6798
      @chrisross6798 10 місяців тому

      ​@@thegreatone9850Foreal lol

    • @chrisross6798
      @chrisross6798 10 місяців тому

      🤦

    • @jason71609
      @jason71609 10 місяців тому

      Stephen A Smith is extremely right. The man has nothing but knowledge. These young basketball players make millions in our bunch of pussies.# cry babies#No heart.

    • @HarvardArchaeology
      @HarvardArchaeology 10 місяців тому

      P. George is just a pretty boy. A california prettyboy. He soft dogg.

  • @sungodrah9728
    @sungodrah9728 10 місяців тому +139

    This needed to be said. Thx SA for telling it like it is. 100

    • @kelvinthomas4998
      @kelvinthomas4998 10 місяців тому +2

      SA is wrong these dudes playing on bad knees and so teams pay them even though they know this, so with those bad knees they're not going to be able to play a lot of games, if he remembers Brandon Roy, Grant Hill and if you go back year's, that ended Andrew Tony career being force to play with bad feet.

    • @bentonbreeden6368
      @bentonbreeden6368 10 місяців тому

      So SAS just don’t like the fact that the Clippers are paying PG and Leonard? Like who tf cares lol

    • @jDiddyi
      @jDiddyi 10 місяців тому

      @@bentonbreeden6368 its way deeper than that. You would be fired if you missed one third to half your shifts every single year - while demanding max money. Heck, Amazon wouldn't wait take that long. Chuck and SAS are right to be critical about load management, especially since it rarely leads to a long postseason run.

    • @bentonbreeden6368
      @bentonbreeden6368 10 місяців тому

      @@jDiddyi Load management is one thing….PG and Leonard literally undergo surgeries! I’m sure any doctor and their teams are telling them not to play lol I get it as a fan and Chuck and SAS are fans of the game first, these guys be injured man and it’s part of the game.

  • @tysonjack443
    @tysonjack443 10 місяців тому +1

    That's what u call a verbal tongue lashing

  • @petalrichards-chambers4694
    @petalrichards-chambers4694 10 місяців тому +1

    Total disrespect and negligence on his part to make that statement

  • @drmontano9414
    @drmontano9414 10 місяців тому +3

    SAS went all out on Jackie Long till the gun went “click”.😂

  • @rafaelvega538
    @rafaelvega538 10 місяців тому +42

    Well said Stephen. Words of wisdom.

  • @albertorodriguez5288
    @albertorodriguez5288 10 місяців тому +1

    That was a slap with no hands, goodness gracious 😅😂😂😂😂

  • @shinigamiMI6
    @shinigamiMI6 10 місяців тому +2

    "I am a champion at what I do" that's a slow burn , I'm from Nigeria and First Take twice twice a week is part of my TV time.

  • @danielvallejo4535
    @danielvallejo4535 10 місяців тому +249

    I don’t always agree with Stephen A, but damn he just showed why he’s a force to be reckoned with. Glad he put these guys in their place. Loved that it had nothing to do with sports, but with how hard a man works and not letting others try and take that away from you. Resspect!

    • @BryantBrothers-gm1qx
      @BryantBrothers-gm1qx 10 місяців тому +20

      When he broke down the money they got paid for MISSING games?....that was pretty startling to know

    • @cloudsmith7803
      @cloudsmith7803 10 місяців тому +5

      I'm glad he has this podcast, there is so much not known and talked about in regular media.

    • @SKTV1991
      @SKTV1991 10 місяців тому +1

      @@cloudsmith7803because it isn’t your business that’s why

    • @patrickvann1379
      @patrickvann1379 10 місяців тому

      @@SKTV1991that’s a way to look at it😂

    • @cloudsmith7803
      @cloudsmith7803 10 місяців тому

      @@SKTV1991 - it is now mthrfckr.

  • @stk2mln887
    @stk2mln887 10 місяців тому +116

    Stephan A still has his fast ball 👏🏽

    • @wheaty39
      @wheaty39 10 місяців тому +1

      His fastball is talking about how good he is and how much he respects him, how he’d show up and do anything for him?.. and then proceeds to do the same stupid fake criticisms after? That’s called being a dork

    • @smoothoperator7023
      @smoothoperator7023 10 місяців тому +2

      2023 - 1996 = 27years + 2 years = 29 yrs. 🤔
      But we get it - you been at it for a long time! 😁

    • @ThisAinThatMetro
      @ThisAinThatMetro 10 місяців тому

      @@smoothoperator7023damn I like SAS and you just paid more attention to him than I ever have lmao

  • @kevinwilliams3498
    @kevinwilliams3498 10 місяців тому +1

    School is in.
    Respect Mr. Smith

  • @humblebeast9813
    @humblebeast9813 10 місяців тому +1

    SAS basically said he’s more successful in his field than Paul George will ever be at his

  • @cdowd9173
    @cdowd9173 10 місяців тому +121

    Full transparency, sometimes I like Steven A's takes and sometimes not such much, but facts are facts.....I loved this take.....people will be better for it, present company included.

  • @CourtVisionZone
    @CourtVisionZone 10 місяців тому +15

    “I’m a champion at what I do.”
    Oh no that has so many layers 😂😂😂

  • @lornegamble1056
    @lornegamble1056 10 місяців тому +1

    This is how J.Cole disses rappers. It’s Surgical 😂

  • @cedmc6711
    @cedmc6711 9 місяців тому +1

    Has jj riddick done anything in professional journalism?????????????? Will someone please ask him that!!!!!!

  • @leebonds3843
    @leebonds3843 10 місяців тому +219

    Respect Stephen A...love how you handled this situation!

  • @faithb6092
    @faithb6092 10 місяців тому +7

    S.A.S. just delivered a Mortal Kombat Fatality 😂❤😂

  • @kinxbeef7186
    @kinxbeef7186 10 місяців тому +2

    🗣NOW!!! Let me put my BELT BACK ON!🫡🤣😂🤣😮‍💨👍🏾

  • @0xggbrnr
    @0xggbrnr 10 місяців тому +5

    “I know how this works. I’m one of the people who helped create it.” - Every engineer trying to explain artificial intelligence to losers who try to say “ChatGPT is everything!” Stephen A destroyed that man.