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  • Kyrie Irving joins First Talk and says he didn't tell LeBron James he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers before his trade request.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 1,9 тис.

  • @echaidlehands
    @echaidlehands 7 років тому +2059

    Stephen A: "Kyrie what's your favorite color?"
    Kyrie: "Well from my standpoint, it's not quite possible to have an actual favorite, due to the many varieties & unknowns amongst the color spectrum, but as a man with the will to make his own decision, my ego has been thrown away which leads me to the conclusion that it doesn't truly matter in my eyes"

  • @kingskillz23
    @kingskillz23 7 років тому +806

    "You NOT my DAD!!!"--- Kyrie

  • @jasnoorshergill1482
    @jasnoorshergill1482 7 років тому +532

    I think kyrie is media trained

    • @BoxCJ206er
      @BoxCJ206er 4 роки тому +11

      his dad is a 33rd degree mason

    • @cavoreo
      @cavoreo 4 роки тому

      @@BoxCJ206er and?

    • @cavoreo
      @cavoreo 4 роки тому

      You should do that more often. Think

    • @raulcelaya9410
      @raulcelaya9410 4 роки тому

      @@cavoreo and that speaks volumes

    • @cavoreo
      @cavoreo 4 роки тому +2

      @@raulcelaya9410 you have to be when you are a high level athlete.

  • @kevindurant3043
    @kevindurant3043 7 років тому +1607

    Pizza Hut Employee- So would you prefer any topping besides pepperoni
    Kyrie- Well when you put things into the perspective of how certain things should into your body you have to think as an individual is it the right thing to do im not here to throw any shots at what kinds of toppings i would prefer because i have nothing but love for sausage ham etc this is why im only choosing to only have pepperoni because at the end of the day i have to decide what makes me happy

    • @olegp3671
      @olegp3671 7 років тому +38

      THE_CRUSHING_BUBBLE "look Kyrie we can stick you in our philosophy program ok?"

    • @uncledrewsnephew5023
      @uncledrewsnephew5023 7 років тому +53

      Kevin Durant Haha!! I nearly pissed myself reading this. good one sir

    • @jiggamynigga1943
      @jiggamynigga1943 7 років тому +2

      THE_CRUSHING_BUBBLE Because he's good at basketball.

    • @evanderafonso7121
      @evanderafonso7121 7 років тому +1

      Lmfaooo

    • @jluis612
      @jluis612 7 років тому +1

      Kevin Durant Classic lol

  • @helpfultree3950
    @helpfultree3950 7 років тому +457

    💯 Savage mode:Activate

  • @maplestoryfan321
    @maplestoryfan321 7 років тому +143

    Anybody else thinks that whenever they talk about lebron being the best player in the world it lowkey pisses kyrie off

    • @marcellisyale2185
      @marcellisyale2185 4 роки тому +8

      Cause obviously Kobe and Jordan had things to say

    • @adityajk7937
      @adityajk7937 3 роки тому +26

      @@marcellisyale2185 i think they meant current and also bron is clear of kobe

    • @youngerudit2524
      @youngerudit2524 2 роки тому +9

      @Randy Dungca even Perkins who was in the locker room said kyrie was always jealous and envious

  • @BLUE-wg8lp
    @BLUE-wg8lp 7 років тому +678

    Not a single clear answer.

    • @aano1370
      @aano1370 7 років тому +109

      he literally said you don't owe anyone anything when it comes to your life, he clearly means he doesn't owe Lebron shit

    • @doublea3800
      @doublea3800 7 років тому +7

      Exactly what Kyrie wanted

    • @ifyourasknimbassn8138
      @ifyourasknimbassn8138 7 років тому +19

      He got his training from piccolo, he knows how to DODGE

    • @kenan-b
      @kenan-b 7 років тому +4

      Robert Bledsoe
      TFS reference on point 😂😂😂

    • @ThePastDestiny
      @ThePastDestiny 7 років тому +38

      He answered the question clearly, he said "no" you idiot. Were you not listening or what?

  • @feedgotcha
    @feedgotcha 7 років тому +234

    *Talking about if lebron took it personal about him leaving*
    "Do you care about that at all"
    "No" 😂😂😂 fucking goat

    • @fortyseven1476
      @fortyseven1476 7 років тому +1

      Daniel Aguilar LOL Kyrie the type of boring funny guy 😂

    • @slimsleepr2k
      @slimsleepr2k 2 роки тому +2

      He’s now 12-12 without bron in the offs 😂 down 0-3 to the Cs. The same team he left for the nets

    • @feedgotcha
      @feedgotcha 2 роки тому +2

      @@slimsleepr2k him and KD realizing that they needed Steph and Lebron, not the other way around

    • @AmaanKhan-pz5nm
      @AmaanKhan-pz5nm 2 роки тому +2

      Were that get him now buddy 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @youngerudit2524
      @youngerudit2524 2 роки тому

      @@feedgotcha they gon come bro g up that shot he still survives just wait

  • @thewiseguy7100
    @thewiseguy7100 7 років тому +163

    0:13 Kyrie Irving is 100% correct, why would he have to speak to lebron james about wanting out of the team. It's his life, the only person he talks about this is with his manager.

    • @angelad.harper4583
      @angelad.harper4583 6 років тому +3

      BUT KD WAS SUPPOSE TO CONSULT WESTBROOK.... I MEAN I AGREE WITH YOU....IM JUST SAYING!!!

    • @johndionedelosreyes5267
      @johndionedelosreyes5267 6 років тому +4

      TheWiseGuy If you are not in a corporate world, let me enlighten you. If you are going to resign, you should let the organisation know because you are playing a key role. That is why there is a 1 month transition period to find someone for your spot and turn-over confidential documents. This applies to Kyrie’s position. If this is his thinking, then he does not give a damn to the organisation that made him what he is right now.

    • @flameousart
      @flameousart 6 років тому +2

      TheWiseGuy its not true, you have to tell your parents when you leave the house, Kyrie should ask his daddy Lebron for premission!!!

    • @blackbeauty8685
      @blackbeauty8685 6 років тому

      Daniel Ramalan lol

    • @Anthony-fm8mz
      @Anthony-fm8mz 6 років тому

      TheWiseGuy if you wanna leave a team you should probably talk with the team captain about it too especially if it’s lebron

  • @Barneythedinosaur3557
    @Barneythedinosaur3557 6 років тому +59

    This dude would make a great politician

  • @bussinbets
    @bussinbets 7 років тому +397

    Kyrie just wants his own team, is that too much to ask?

    • @iChrisBeezy7
      @iChrisBeezy7 6 років тому +2

      Just say it HAHA

    • @Ncloud
      @Ncloud 6 років тому +31

      He pulled a Neymar

    • @lebronjames-je3fy
      @lebronjames-je3fy 6 років тому +2

      Hell yeah when you can even lead the team you left. Lol.

    • @TheRealRedpillrage
      @TheRealRedpillrage 6 років тому

      Tony Nguyen pass the henny

    • @Jaystarski
      @Jaystarski 6 років тому

      The man said he wanted to grow and obviously that wasn’t happening playing with LeBron. Nowhere did he say he wanted his own team.

  • @DomisLiveNEWS
    @DomisLiveNEWS 7 років тому +82

    Lebron didn't tell Wade he was leaving the heat, although I think players should tell their team maters what's up but I guess it is what it is

    • @nolimithooper5396
      @nolimithooper5396 4 роки тому +6

      Facts

    • @kidd3633
      @kidd3633 4 роки тому +16

      The diff is Lebron was a free agent Wade could expect Lebron would leave and he gave Wade all he had for the 4 yrs he signed up.. Kyrie asked for a trade after winning a ring and getting back to the finals the next year.. So he didn't have to but don't act like it wasn't a problem between them

    • @anthonyjmotuka6614
      @anthonyjmotuka6614 4 роки тому +3

      Tbh, he should have told Lebron and even if issues were to rise than it wouldn't be Kyrie's fault as he has informed other of his trade. But he did what he did 🤷🏿‍♂️

    • @raulcelaya9410
      @raulcelaya9410 4 роки тому

      Nobody asked you for this opinion sir

    • @RheemQ
      @RheemQ Рік тому +1

      @@anthonyjmotuka6614 Why should he have to tell another person what he's doing with his life? Is that his family or something?

  • @iismellgood
    @iismellgood 7 років тому +822

    .. every time Molly interjects I cringe

    • @b.a.lincoln4175
      @b.a.lincoln4175 7 років тому +25

      I thought I was the only one. Lol. She needs to be quiet.

    • @slick7487
      @slick7487 7 років тому +10

      Marcus Franklin same here it's like molly it's been Stephen A's job long before you arrived to ask questions and in pretty sure he wanted the answer from kyrie not molly who's credentials for being on the show start and finish at (I'm attractive). Lol

    • @JDR501
      @JDR501 7 років тому +2

      AGREED, I CAN'T STAND THAT B

    • @nonyabiss5431
      @nonyabiss5431 7 років тому +3

      Marcus Franklin nigga have you seen undisputed or first thungs first...them bitches bugging

    • @JMAC____
      @JMAC____ 7 років тому

      Same

  • @miguelmiranda6755
    @miguelmiranda6755 7 років тому +237

    Kyrie talks like a president and his answers still dont make any sense

    • @AGZisMe
      @AGZisMe 7 років тому +22

      Your comprehension skills are just trash

    • @231Joshie
      @231Joshie 6 років тому +9

      Right, you just slow.

    • @casi7480
      @casi7480 6 років тому

      Miguel Miranda you're just an idiot

    • @sheadee8027
      @sheadee8027 6 років тому +1

      You’re a dummy that’s all

    • @ChrizzeeB
      @ChrizzeeB 7 місяців тому +2

      It's because he's not dumbing it down for you..

  • @Suavemente17
    @Suavemente17 7 років тому +111

    Kobe's prodigy

    • @quiresultan6098
      @quiresultan6098 7 років тому +4

      Even Kobe passes more

    • @rudym415
      @rudym415 7 років тому +3

      He plays for the Celtics and Kobe wouldn’t switch teams

    • @Mrken2786
      @Mrken2786 7 років тому +9

      Rudy M Kobe was one missed call from being a Bull in 07. Dr Buss and Kupchik nixed that deal by requesting luol deng in the deal, who was originally one of the main reasons Kobe wanted to go to Chicago... ANYONE can switch teams, even the greats!

    • @unclesleaze_9724
      @unclesleaze_9724 7 років тому +3

      With him tryna be kobe gonna hurt him in the long run

    • @dwyanewade8645
      @dwyanewade8645 7 років тому +2

      Rudy M Lol yeah loser. He requested a trade in 07. You were probably 8 at the time.

  • @itsyoobiiEman
    @itsyoobiiEman 7 років тому +612

    this is random but Lebron told him he's going to the Lakers and he said fuck this

    • @tdot8645
      @tdot8645 7 років тому +2

      Emmanuel James Lebron coming to the Knicks

    • @OKCthunderfansincechamps
      @OKCthunderfansincechamps 7 років тому +18

      Emmanuel James bron aint going nowhere

    • @lakers8054
      @lakers8054 7 років тому +25

      Emmanuel James we don't want that bum in the Lakers

    • @kierstondeloach472
      @kierstondeloach472 7 років тому

      Emmanuel James 😂😂😂

    • @luffy8040
      @luffy8040 7 років тому +25

      Lakers 805 if lbj went to the lakers they going to playoffs but since you don't want lbj have fun losing every single game and not going to the finals

  • @chillout3495
    @chillout3495 7 років тому +153

    Why are all y'all saying he trying to sound smart I mean come on he talks like that in all of his post-game interviews. Are y'all just mad bc he's a super skilled, talented, intelligent, and accomplished young black men. #Stopthehate

    • @notsocooldude7720
      @notsocooldude7720 7 років тому +5

      Chillout He’s so smart that he thinks the earth is flat....

    • @PeytonDoesFake
      @PeytonDoesFake 7 років тому +1

      Not So Cool Dude lmao

    • @lebronjames-je3fy
      @lebronjames-je3fy 6 років тому +1

      Intelligent don't know about that.

    • @ryancallins5310
      @ryancallins5310 6 років тому

      Please stop with that 😂😂😂😂

    • @ryancallins5310
      @ryancallins5310 6 років тому

      It’s cus he was damn good and they didn’t wanna see him leave the cavs and you know that shit 😂 trynna see negativity in everything. Change your mindset homie

  • @_d295
    @_d295 7 років тому +17

    He dodging and crossing up these questions like he do players on the court

  • @MegaActionTime
    @MegaActionTime 7 років тому +40

    This isn't awkward

  • @tonyx3x390
    @tonyx3x390 7 років тому +185

    the world is flat

  • @Mellszx978
    @Mellszx978 7 років тому +25

    Doesn’t matter who LeBron is .. Kyrie Irving is a grown man LeBron was his teammate not his father .. Did anybody forget when LeBron left to Miami he made a media announcement? Same thing Kyrie did .. it’s nothing personal it’s just Business .. His life his future idk why people are so hurt about it lol it’s his choice

    • @danielcastillo9587
      @danielcastillo9587 4 роки тому +2

      Lebron left Miami to win in other 2 teams, kyrie wanted to be the main man but he fail, now let's see how it goes with KD this season, 2 big egos in 1 team 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @Mellszx978
      @Mellszx978 4 роки тому

      @@danielcastillo9587 couldn’t have said it any better.

    • @jjorjojo
      @jjorjojo 3 роки тому +2

      @@danielcastillo9587 so far okay. they just need to play with each other more

  • @BrianCheng24
    @BrianCheng24 7 років тому +506

    Well said Kyrie!! Tell em!

    • @atibagaskin77
      @atibagaskin77 7 років тому +19

      Brian Cheng Tell them what!? 😲

    • @jorgeguzman3227
      @jorgeguzman3227 7 років тому +23

      bruh what the fuck did he tell em?

    • @JMAC____
      @JMAC____ 7 років тому +6

      L

    • @nikolove5796
      @nikolove5796 7 років тому

      Brian Cheng lmao dude is a clown

    • @crhuynh8
      @crhuynh8 7 років тому +5

      Brian Cheng lebron robbed the 2016 final mvp from kryie for bailing him out after being down 1-3 to save lebron legacy from another embrassment loss AGAIN.
      Now lebron and his bronsexuals are crying why kryie left and being so sensitive for not telling lebron. Why does he need to tell lebron? Did lebron tell anyone when he decided to quit on his hometown and Miami? Lebron is about to quit again and did lebron say anything if he is staying or leaving, but instead, keep put the team in all these lebron drama and uncertainty? Lebron is clearly the biggest drama queen, crybaby and quitter of all time.

  • @stacks2437
    @stacks2437 7 років тому +550

    Kyrie sounds like Kobe Bryant.

    • @Darius7500
      @Darius7500 7 років тому +34

      Earl Delaney that is his idol after all

    • @stacks2437
      @stacks2437 7 років тому +14

      Radius Jordan I get that's his idol, but you don't have to copy everything. Kobe went through the same thing with Jordan and he shook that eventually.

    • @akalj
      @akalj 7 років тому +14

      2007, 2011, 2014, and 2015 Finals were RIGGED
      Lol I dont think hes trying to sound smart like Kobe. I think hes just trying to sound smart in general.

    • @whatchandstudy7
      @whatchandstudy7 7 років тому

      Saw that.

    • @scottbennici4689
      @scottbennici4689 7 років тому +1

      2007, 2011, 2014, and 2015 Finals were RIGGED or maybe they're just the same breed...

  • @dariusjenkins8396
    @dariusjenkins8396 7 років тому +146

    To keep it in a neutral perspective, if he does better in Boston, congrats to him. If he gets worse, then the media is going to eat him alive. His choices, his gamble, and his consequences.

  • @moneymoney3235
    @moneymoney3235 7 місяців тому +6

    Hasent won’t a ring since

  • @tonyy_destined
    @tonyy_destined 7 років тому +23

    Kyrie just being real...why tell anybody if its your decision

  • @Walker_-wv7nv
    @Walker_-wv7nv Рік тому +10

    To this day, Kyrie knows deep down that this was his worst career decision ever!

    • @GreenEnvy.
      @GreenEnvy. 7 місяців тому

      Except it wasn't. Nobody wants to play with narcissist Lebron. Kyrie is in the Finals now and Lebron is at home.

    • @CannedHam2479
      @CannedHam2479 7 місяців тому +4

      @@GreenEnvy.And now Kyrie is 1-3 in the Finals
      4-6 doesnt look so bad, eh? lol

    • @GreenEnvy.
      @GreenEnvy. 7 місяців тому

      @@CannedHam2479 That 2020 ring doesn't even count in my opinion. 3-6 still means you lost 2 thirds of your Finals, just like Kyrie.

    • @CannedHam2479
      @CannedHam2479 7 місяців тому +3

      @@GreenEnvy. 1-3
      Kyrie has lost three fourths of his Finals, Bro
      Narcissist Kyrie cant win without his DADDY Bron
      Cry harder
      😂😂😂😂

    • @GreenEnvy.
      @GreenEnvy. 7 місяців тому

      @@CannedHam2479 Kyrie didn't go to 4 Finals to lose three fourths of them. And Lebron lost 60% of his Finals. Both needed super teams to win. I got no tears to cry about these 2 clowns. I laugh.

  • @PacinoXTC
    @PacinoXTC 5 років тому +5

    “Why would I have to?!”
    Grown person answer!

  • @beno6496
    @beno6496 2 роки тому +5

    This didn’t age well at all

  • @Aeon2K23
    @Aeon2K23 7 років тому +63

    This man is really well spoken I love this dude

  • @wzrdhndrixx7089
    @wzrdhndrixx7089 7 років тому +382

    Y'all mad about his decision it's his life if he gets no more championships his fault simple 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @mexadaptation7918
      @mexadaptation7918 7 років тому +46

      James Mitchell you taking this way to serious sit the fuck down

    • @wzrdhndrixx7089
      @wzrdhndrixx7089 7 років тому +24

      GambiT exactly writing paragraphs and shit 😂😂

    • @olegp3671
      @olegp3671 7 років тому +3

      No I'm mad that he can't answer a simple fucking question

    • @koreypaul6698
      @koreypaul6698 7 років тому +15

      Oleg P They didn't ask no simple questions lol! A bunch of convoluted leading questions. Max sounds like a prosecuting attorney trying to get the answer he wants and being unsatisfied with the truth.

    • @natecruz5687
      @natecruz5687 7 років тому

      Odell Beckham Jr. i'm more bothered at your grammar

  • @braedenfries2629
    @braedenfries2629 6 років тому +2

    Kylie dodges questions so good while giving a liable answer at the same time

  • @johnnyc7704
    @johnnyc7704 6 років тому +46

    Lol the saddest part is the people who don't understand his answers. If you think he didn't make sense I seriously doubt your intelligence.

    • @slipknoterman
      @slipknoterman 6 років тому +17

      But he didnt sound intelligent. You should question your own intellgence instead.

    • @izayahewings6880
      @izayahewings6880 4 роки тому +2

      Hold this L

    • @auc2.0
      @auc2.0 4 роки тому

      Johnny c stfu you idiot.

  • @JayWalk23
    @JayWalk23 7 років тому +2

    This dude just danced, did a two-step around the question on why he didn't tell LeBron. That was amazing, lol

  • @chosen7934
    @chosen7934 7 років тому +6

    Kyrie sounds way more professional then i thought

  • @larryokoye7072
    @larryokoye7072 7 років тому +40

    I can tell he peeped something about Lebron that he absolutely does not like. Lebron is HEAVILY guarded by his inner circle so much so that if anything about him get leaked it will be a trending topic. Lebron did something behind closed doors or have been doing something that Kyrie couldn't tolerate it AT ALL. If Kyrie was shady he'll spill a lot of secrets about Lebron that'll tarnish his legacy forever.

    • @josh-cg8tz
      @josh-cg8tz 7 років тому +9

      or maybe kyrie would just want to have his own team. hes a young player and doesnt want to fall in the trap of being surrounded by vets when your at the height of your prime. Also if lebron was doing some shady shit it woudl have been leaked long ago bro

    • @Trapful
      @Trapful 7 років тому +5

      not no foul shit kyrie just doesn't want to be in lebron shadow its obvious,lebron came back and just took my guy shine

    • @peewee3030
      @peewee3030 6 років тому

      Larry Okoye nigga please

    • @nmelvin1572
      @nmelvin1572 6 років тому

      Ayoo fr?

    • @benn746
      @benn746 Місяць тому +1

      "Ain't no party like a Diddy party." Look at you boi 7 years ahead of the game.

  • @mur-gamingchannel9859
    @mur-gamingchannel9859 7 років тому +9

    I got an ad that said "the world isnt flat" well damn Kyrie got something else to say about that 😂

  • @harryoneill1206
    @harryoneill1206 7 років тому +1

    Did anyone else get the AD saying the earth is not flat

  • @domagojgreguric6957
    @domagojgreguric6957 5 років тому +4

    dude that’s a whole lot of words you said when just “i’m a clown” would’ve sufficed.

  • @richardmajor25
    @richardmajor25 7 років тому +7

    I respect what Kyrie is saying. Even though, I'm not for the move, he's being a man about this and not shying away from the questions. Do good this year my man!

  • @Ameeno95
    @Ameeno95 6 років тому +4

    Kyrie should’ve been a politician dodging those questions like that lol

  • @kierstondeloach472
    @kierstondeloach472 7 років тому +2

    The way he said noo😂😂😂

  • @mj33090
    @mj33090 7 років тому +20

    I disagree with Kyrie's track of thought. When you establish a brotherhood with a teammate like Lebron James, you can't go behind their back and leave the team and city like that without talking to them about it. That's disrespectful, especially if they are family.

    • @josephjudah77
      @josephjudah77 2 роки тому +1

      This didn’t age well lol

    • @RheemQ
      @RheemQ Рік тому

      You people still believe these players are friends? Dude it's a business. Stop buying what the media tells you all the time 🐑.

    • @applelap24
      @applelap24 8 місяців тому

      Did you say same thing about lebron when he left Miami?

    • @Staypuft1981
      @Staypuft1981 8 місяців тому

      We don’t know their relationship

  • @4ballerz169
    @4ballerz169 7 років тому +2

    The only thing I’m mad about is the fact that you guys can’t read in between the lines , he’s not giving specific answeres but you should be able to comprehend what he’s saying

  • @jj671-o5m
    @jj671-o5m 7 місяців тому +3

    And how did that work out for him since? 😂

  • @mrod2443
    @mrod2443 7 років тому +1

    I love Kyrie’s response to when asked why he didn’t tell Lebron when requested for trade.

  • @Nashawnnnnn
    @Nashawnnnnn 7 років тому +30

    It's called being professional, what y'all want him to do be a "nigga" ? 😂(kat williams voice)

    • @Prince1Tony
      @Prince1Tony 7 років тому +2

      Brian Goudy you’re missing the fucking point. It’s not his moral duty to tell anyone anything. The only people who need to know he was leaving or the people in management who actually finalize those affairs. If he didn’t play with LeBron none of you would care if he talked to anyone or not.

  • @mahdimustakim8893
    @mahdimustakim8893 7 років тому +2

    The amount of times this guy said "perfecting my craft" during this entire interview is fuckingg insane

  • @CB-ns6sy
    @CB-ns6sy 7 років тому +538

    Kyrie is that young college kid who thinks he's a lot smarter than he really is.

    • @douglasholland3
      @douglasholland3 7 років тому +99

      More like you're too dumb to understand him. His intellect offends you because its a reminder of what you lack.

    • @ninja12380
      @ninja12380 7 років тому +11

      The Big B a grown ass man bringing a grown ass man decision

    • @600gangland7
      @600gangland7 7 років тому +2

      The Big B went to college one year is not a college kid 😂

    • @lokidaillest6781
      @lokidaillest6781 7 років тому +15

      cause he made a career decision? or due you check in with another man when it comes to how you provide? i dont remember lebron doing that? his current teammates still dont know if he's staying after this year. so what are you really trying to say?

    • @DrewAndinoOfficial
      @DrewAndinoOfficial 7 років тому

      Stupid

  • @xl7131
    @xl7131 7 років тому +1

    "wanted an opportunity to perfect my craft" - amazing statement

  • @dhruvchandarana1449
    @dhruvchandarana1449 7 років тому +5

    Molly went to sleep at 0:24 😂😂

  • @rickygraham9954
    @rickygraham9954 7 місяців тому +2

    He definitely didn’t tell Dallas he showing up this 2024 Finals either so there’s definitely a repetitive communication issue with Kyrie😂

  • @nanmbsan
    @nanmbsan 7 років тому +20

    calls the man big brother for years and then treats him like another nba player now.
    I defended Ky in past convo's about not being a snake but damn. He pulled a KD with this one

    • @AGZisMe
      @AGZisMe 7 років тому +4

      If anything he pulled a Lebron

    • @nanmbsan
      @nanmbsan 7 років тому

      Def not, When lebron first left Cleveland he didnt have the type of relationship with a player like he had with Kyrie the last few seasons, closest would be like Moe Williams lol. They literally looked at each other like brothers both on and off the court. Same with Russ and KD, they were "brothers" shit look at KD when he gave his MVP acceptance speech crying while talking about russ n shit...yet doesnt say one word to him after they blow the WCF and goes to the team that beat them. Try again mudda sooka *michael blackson voice*

    • @richieporter7779
      @richieporter7779 7 років тому

      Sani Nabi LeBron was Cleveland’s only hope of reaching the Finals and selfishly he abandoned his team and the organization so actually what LeBron did was worse than Kyrie

  • @Ygtrecey
    @Ygtrecey Рік тому +1

    Fun fact Kobe was 25 when he became the leader of the lakers, Kyrie was 25 when he left Cleveland to be a leader of his own team… Kobe had 3 championships finals appearances by 25. Kyrie had 3 championship finals appearances by 25. If Kyrie and Lebron could’ve 3peated like Kobe and Shaq did, no question would Kyrie have stayed longer

  • @mburl13
    @mburl13 7 років тому +4

    He played at Duke. what do you expect?

  • @MrDukefan1976
    @MrDukefan1976 5 років тому +3

    Even though Molly response is at the wrong time sometimes. She was on point with this one. Kyrie owes LeBron nothing

  • @goldenscreenwarriors
    @goldenscreenwarriors 7 років тому +10

    ESPN didn't care about Kyrie until he left LeBron......SAD!

    • @Thatnigacj
      @Thatnigacj 7 років тому

      Golden Screen Warriors bull. They always gave that boy his credit, would be hard not to. You can't just say "Lebron won the game" when basketball has more than one statistic. Maybe football lol, since it's just touchdowns and defense. A person can literally catch all the passes and run to a td multiple times with no blockers and beat a team 28-21 because the time ran out before the other team could score (not taking away anything from football). But basketball has blocks, assists, rebounds, steals, points, defensive consistency, offensive awareness and I'm pretty sure at the end of the game, all of those are a factor. I've seen football games where a team could play no defense and still win because of a star rb/wr. Or a team that only plays defense win from fumbles and interceptions. Basically what I'm saying is, it's impossible for one man to carry a basketball team, so everytime Kyrie did something, it was recorded and acknowledged.

    • @rolisperez1611
      @rolisperez1611 7 років тому

      Global Gang nigga danm all that shit he just said a sentence

  • @lakers84
    @lakers84 7 років тому +1

    SAS was caught off guard when Kyrie said *No* then said he wasnt implying that he had to speak to LeBron then proceeded to *imply* he had to speak to LeBron. Smh.

  • @JoseLopez-dv5rk
    @JoseLopez-dv5rk 7 років тому +3

    hes not answering anything just perfecting his craft ?

  • @teresatubania6247
    @teresatubania6247 7 років тому +1

    The way Molly looks at him intently when he answered the question, Man, that was melting.(what a beauty, Molly too fine) lol

    • @Staypuft1981
      @Staypuft1981 8 місяців тому

      Her personality sours her looks

  • @cod-the-creator
    @cod-the-creator 8 місяців тому +4

    Crazy to see these comments today

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 8 місяців тому

      It's why I left a comment.

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 8 місяців тому

      True. Many sports hosts are looking really embarrassed and have been very humbled as things have come full circle! The toxicity amd narcissism of LeBron James and Klutch was under the surface brewing and Kyrie experienced it and graciously bowed out! Then the onslaught of critics occurred targeting Kyrie for years while LeBron James appeared to have.had escaped any blame and posing as the victim. Man has that LeBron James bloomed fully! Kyrie was able to self reflect, find his inner peace on a journey that saw his lose a lot. Now rising for the ashes is a quiet gracious man with a fire to win. He is able to share his experiences of criticism with Luka Donin who himself has been knocked for not winning Championships. Must be a Mavericks thing, as Dirk Nowitzki's journey sounds rather similar! Maybe it is just fate and the global nature of the NBA that is seeing these foreign players conquer to NBA. Meanwhile LeBron James and those in his camp sulk and feed excuses to the media. I want Dallas to take the championship not just win it!!

    • @Salnts1
      @Salnts1 7 місяців тому +3

      ​@@seanswinton6242whats embarrassing is toxic Kyrie has played for more teams in the past 7 yrs than Bron has played for in 21 yrs and The fact toxic Kyrie failed to deliver 1 title to 3 straight organizations despite joining 2 that were just in the conference finals without him😂

    • @NasiruMubarak-pp9sc
      @NasiruMubarak-pp9sc 7 місяців тому +3

      ​@seanswinton6242 blaming Lebron when even Kyrie himself came out and admitted that he acted immaturly. And most of what you said is false, Lebron has always had kyries back, he's always protected kyrie from the media. "Superheroes need help", that's what kyrie said in an interview when they asked what he would have done differently back in the cleaveland days

  • @espn
    @espn  7 років тому +1

    Do you think Kyrie should have talked to LeBron before?

    • @pierrecalvin846
      @pierrecalvin846 6 років тому +2

      ESPN No, because at the end of the day LJ doesn't knock on his door and hand him a check. He got to the NBA with his own determination and talent.

    • @tonyswag3290
      @tonyswag3290 Рік тому

      Kyrie will be fine

  • @winbca7727
    @winbca7727 6 років тому +9

    Kyrie Irving is well spoken and professional. Respect

  • @HAAsSportsTV
    @HAAsSportsTV 5 років тому +2

    Stephen A (out loud): “Yes”
    Stephen A (In Head): “He isn’t answering any of my questions”

  • @fallenprodigy23
    @fallenprodigy23 7 років тому +50

    Why he gotta tell Lebron what he trying to do with his life? Lebron ain't his daddy.. That's why Kyrie wanted to leave cause everyone treats him like he's Lebrons son

    • @shahzebnasir4692
      @shahzebnasir4692 7 років тому +9

      He's his teammate!!!! He's also the reason this dude has a ring!! Like Max said you tell them so that they have a heads up and so that they don't take it personally!

    • @futurekillerful
      @futurekillerful 7 років тому +6

      fallenprodigy23 LeBron is his daddy

    • @jimwhite6263
      @jimwhite6263 7 років тому +2

      Its called common courtesy and respect.

    • @tmitche9
      @tmitche9 7 років тому +3

      jacksm00ve nobody is implying he has to do anything but you know what your decision is and you know I'm going to find out why not be the one to tell the people you was in the trenches with that you've decided to leave?

    • @jiggamynigga1943
      @jiggamynigga1943 7 років тому +3

      Tom Mack LeBron literally told Cleveland he was leaving them with nothing on live tv.

  • @kyrieswerving6815
    @kyrieswerving6815 7 років тому +1

    LMAO. “Do you care about that all”
    “No..”
    He said it so savage 😂😂

  • @aathavanmohanathas7089
    @aathavanmohanathas7089 7 років тому +78

    Man kyrie is really well composed and articulate when he speaks

    • @chriszimmerman6313
      @chriszimmerman6313 7 років тому +8

      Aathavan Mohanathas and he also believes the earth is flat

    • @Machozz
      @Machozz 7 років тому +17

      Well son, there's a thin line between being articulate and talking horseshit, you fucking donkey.

    • @gloedup150
      @gloedup150 7 років тому +4

      He smart asf remind me of kobe

    • @chillout3495
      @chillout3495 7 років тому

      la flame Stop hating

    • @DavidLee-vp3nr
      @DavidLee-vp3nr 7 років тому +4

      He actually sounds like a dumbass lol

  • @vishruthvasagam1505
    @vishruthvasagam1505 4 роки тому +2

    This guy's mind is built different. Guess we should not judge him too quickly.

  • @joeyg2k8
    @joeyg2k8 7 років тому +20

    Kyrie is going to be a future Sports Analyst because hes so well spoken

  • @RiceWdesu
    @RiceWdesu 7 років тому

    Media won't quit asking the same question, until they get the answer they want.

  • @ollie1178
    @ollie1178 7 років тому +7

    Such a fucking baller

  • @LoneStarOMGTX
    @LoneStarOMGTX 7 років тому +1

    Kyrie tapped danced around every single question or clarification statement. His PR guy is good. Well done sir. We'll never know what really was the reason.

  • @shawnjameson4330
    @shawnjameson4330 7 років тому +9

    LeBron to the Lakers, Kyrie to the Celtics: Lakers v Celtics 2019 NBA Finals - LeBron v Kyrie Like if you think thatd be epic!

    • @Saiahg
      @Saiahg 6 років тому

      Shawn Jameson nah

  • @sjnash
    @sjnash 7 років тому +2

    rude attack on Irving by ESPN, I hope he answers on the court.

  • @elmalloc
    @elmalloc 7 років тому +13

    Showing your age Kyrie, you'll look back at this when you're older with that 1 ring on your finger. I get it, at 25, it's time to figure out your potential - most people understand. But it's odd to not tell your teammates/coworkers about it. If their opinion doesn't matter that much, then the decision is easy. You were afraid they might convince you otherwise. We all have used those "it's ultimately my decision" words before. Hell, LeBron's made as many mistakes at your age too. Nobody is perfect, but you will regret the way you left. To say you don't really care if LeBron is sensitive to not being spoken to, speaks volumes about how you treat your "teammates". Good luck in Boston!

    • @hellodolly2551
      @hellodolly2551 6 років тому +4

      The really question is: why he didn’t tell Lebron? Because that nigga is salty af. You’ve seen the way he treated JR smith after he fucked is in game one. Lebron is a god damn baby who u can’t reason with! Just look at how Steph treats and actually listens to his teammates, Kyrie probably didn’t wanna hear him talking usless shit to him and straight up told him after he requested a trade!

    • @casi7480
      @casi7480 6 років тому +1

      H M You hit the nail right on the head!

    • @akeme25
      @akeme25 5 років тому

      Damn you definitely called it now that he apologized to LeBron lol

  • @panocasabe8227
    @panocasabe8227 6 років тому +1

    Kyrie you unfollowed Lebron on instagram, that says it all my friend.

  • @miketyson1240
    @miketyson1240 7 років тому +12

    Molly......sit still and keep quiet

    • @thegiftedone
      @thegiftedone 6 років тому

      is that Mr.Perfect?..................

  • @zonzore
    @zonzore 7 років тому

    All is answers have been more or less great.

  • @demetriuswilliams5620
    @demetriuswilliams5620 7 років тому +297

    That's a coward move, to not talk to your people and teammates when you making a decision to leave!

    • @gloedup150
      @gloedup150 7 років тому +144

      He don't own them shit Lebron pulled a coward move on national tv

    • @Inkjunkygaming24
      @Inkjunkygaming24 7 років тому +2

      Glo'ed Up he was the ONLY PERSON THERE only scoring option Kyrie is surrounded by talent but yet want to leave and be on a lottery pick team

    • @kenysan
      @kenysan 7 років тому +60

      Glo'ed Up LeBron did that to Miami as well....didn't day shit to Wade or the staff

    • @rainmaker2338
      @rainmaker2338 7 років тому +29

      No lol Kyrie doesn't owe them anything. Did u even watch the video?

    • @SkyrimGuy5000
      @SkyrimGuy5000 7 років тому +12

      DEMETRIUS WILLIAMS boy lebron was about to did the same thing to him in a year just like he did to Miami and Cleveland the first time...

  • @fredstevens4256
    @fredstevens4256 6 років тому

    Real talk... you are so right Johnny

  • @erennazir646
    @erennazir646 7 років тому +10

    Kyrie is very well spoken

  • @jonathansosa1781
    @jonathansosa1781 7 років тому +1

    This is the equivalence of unfollowing someone on instagram

    • @Thatnigacj
      @Thatnigacj 7 років тому

      Jonathan Sosa he did that to LBJ too.

  • @CycleCruza
    @CycleCruza 7 років тому +8

    I'm sorry brah but that was a straight punk move, you should have spoke with Lebron out of respect for THE MAN who got you to 3 straight Finals and ultimately a championship along with increasing your brand worth exponentially. You made a bad decision, however, Lebron did too with "The Decsion." Live and learn!

  • @hond4h34d
    @hond4h34d 4 роки тому +1

    Looking forward to a documentary about this in 2037

  • @chrispaul5514
    @chrispaul5514 7 років тому +7

    lmao, Kyrie's face at 0:24 just says "he ain't gonna be the best for long"
    That man is mad and he's coming for the king

    • @Staypuft1981
      @Staypuft1981 8 місяців тому

      Calling Lebron the king is so geh

  • @redhotmixes9386
    @redhotmixes9386 7 років тому

    Drinking challenge: Watch the whole first take interview and take a shot whenever Kyrie says perfecting my craft

  • @JAdamsJr77
    @JAdamsJr77 6 років тому +3

    Stephen don't have to tell LeBron James JACK, is LeBron James paying him or hold his career in his hand, NO!!!! Enough said. You go get kiss up don't mean he have to...

  • @LearnToWin823
    @LearnToWin823 5 місяців тому +1

    If Kyrie Irving could go back in time to summer of 2017, he would have not requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kyrie and LeBron were one of the best duos in the NBA during that time. It was individual egos and the sports media sadly that affected their relationship off the court but on the court they were one of the best duos in NBA history. The results and accomplishments from the Kyrie and LeBron duo were amazing!

    • @wake6937
      @wake6937 5 місяців тому

      How do you know that you aren’t kyrie or Lebron quit throwing out bogus statements

    • @Footb_All111
      @Footb_All111 3 місяці тому

      Like it always is it’s egos same in football ( soccer ) their was a famous trio messi, Suarez , Neymar, and they were brilliant together then ego and selfishness ruined it with Neymar leaving.

  • @bossattack7105
    @bossattack7105 7 років тому +4

    Kyrie handled himself extremely well this whole interview

  • @benchiappe5251
    @benchiappe5251 7 років тому

    The first minute of the interview sounded like two parents asking their son about their relationships "it's his future it's his life" lol

  • @danieljace21
    @danieljace21 7 років тому +4

    Great answer Kyrie 00:13.

  • @GenkinTheGoat
    @GenkinTheGoat 7 років тому +2

    Why is First Take trying to paint Kyrie as the new villain while they try to make KD look like a good guy again? Naahhh, i'm a Cavs fan and i still respect Kyrie. He played with 'Bron for 3 seasons, KD played with Russ for his entire career before he left. Big difference in all of this shit. Stop it ESPN.

    • @Thatnigacj
      @Thatnigacj 7 років тому

      Westbrook wasn't to KD what Bron was to this man. You can tell from WB and LBJ personality the bond was different. Bron help to make people better whereas wb and KD were just close teammates, both great in there own way. And to be honest, I feel KD should have left because the chemistry with him and KD was fading fast af. But tbh again, I feel like Westbrook is a hard person to work with.

  • @BMW-M3C
    @BMW-M3C 7 років тому +13

    Kyrie got two lazy eyes 👀

  • @foel1082
    @foel1082 6 років тому

    He explaining what he means and articulating it well

  • @zero1188
    @zero1188 7 років тому +4

    why should he tell lebron. i dont tell my coworkers all of my business. has no reason to tell him really

    • @jamesharden4158
      @jamesharden4158 7 років тому

      zero because they won a ring together. He learned from LeBron. Why not end off on a good note?

    • @LiquidGoldSwords
      @LiquidGoldSwords 7 років тому +3

      James Harden Did Lebron tell him what he would do when would be a free agent ? Not sure of that.

  • @1879gym
    @1879gym 7 років тому

    The two choices aren't mutually exclusive; a mature adult can make a decision that's independently correct for self and professionally polite/thoughtful...
    Actually maturity demands that full range of behavior

  • @AHMAD-2324
    @AHMAD-2324 7 років тому +7

    I'm so proud of this young man. I wish him nothing but the best!

  • @RandyDungcaRJ
    @RandyDungcaRJ 6 місяців тому +2

    You know it’s personal when he disrespects the CELTICS that’s how you know he was lying here.

  • @gottalovekraftdinner
    @gottalovekraftdinner 7 років тому +5

    Nobody's even gonna watch basketball once Lebron retires so ya'll better be putting some respek on my brotha's name.

  • @GarbageMan144
    @GarbageMan144 4 роки тому +2

    Man this was really the start LMAOO, these were the days....