[2015] Stephen A. and Skip argue whether Michael Jordan could still beat LeBron 1-on-1 | First Take

In a 2015 episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless debate whether Michael Jordan could beat LeBron James 1-on-1 -- not in their primes, but in the year 2015.
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[@wo4488]

Skip literally gets paid to be a troll. That’s my dream job

[@immanuel3694]

lol facts, Skip tweeted in January this year that Melo was making the case that he was the best 35-year-old in the NBA (over LeBron)

[@wo4488]

Immanuel He’s obviously playing a character, and it’s working for him

[@MrE_]

Lol

[@chuyozuna2398]

W O skip is the boomer version of flight

[@romandavila6548]

😭

[@dylanterry4358]

They not asking the real question, could LeBron or Jordan beat Lavar in his prime

[@anonymous-pb7dy]

"in my hayday, he would need help" -Lavar Ball on Michael Jordan

[@Big_3000]

Or Scalabrine

[@firehawk8566]

Lavar by himself could beat any of the 90s Bulls teams... Totally joking!!!

[@jaylynsacrez4450]

Of course they can't

[@juliegayle2644]

FAXXX

[@AlxDv]

Say what you want, Skip & Stephen A will forever be an iconic duo for cable television. That 9-10 year run was gold.

[@hristijandimitrovski8664]

Why they aren't together anymore?

[@danieltatum4220]

I wanna see them together occasionally

[@RockyHoward]

@@hristijandimitrovski8664 Skip went to Fox News. Now gets paid 34 million.

[@puesbien]

Yeah I come back sometimes out of pure nostalgia. Legendary period in television

[@WaleAliyu]

Skip: "Bill Russell right now could beat LeBron James"

[@gerardonavarro6402]

😂😂😂

[@pneumonoultramicroscopicsi1142]

You know, he might just be able to

[@delfiffera2766]

Wait when did he say this??

[@Threezus17]

I love the old time greats but we all know they are in the 60's and 70's possibly 80's if they get backed down they'd hurt themselves

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

Skip: "Wilt Chamberlain's ghost right now could beat LeBron James."

[@kaymoebee]

Skip is going to leave his wife for Michael Jordan

[@timc5145]

Lebron fans gonna leave there girls for him

[@lookatbronman4315]

Tim C shut up

[@timc5145]

Look at bron man you sthu

[@lookatbronman4315]

Tim C use the right “ there “ timothy

[@timc5145]

Look at bron man take care I’m about to watch Jordan real basketball player

[@chrisgeorge84]

“I would train him actually”. Had me rollin.

[@tjgrafiks]

skip is in really good shape and works out all the time lol

[@DerrickTheTrainer]

Coming from someone who never played basketball

[@edayatshahrani137]

@@DerrickTheTrainer Actually, Skip did play basketball...He made it to the varsity team during his senior year in high school and averaged 1.4 points per game. LOL

[@juanvalerasteppin1674]

Stfu

[@marvincampbell4554]

He's insane..

[@kurayahmi]

*This is by far the most RIDICULOUS basketball take I’ve ever heard in my life.*

[@PJBoy]

Nah not that tbh. People can still hoop at 50. Stop hating and appreciate the greatness of MJ

[@darrentheshagmastertill]

@@PJBoyPeople can still hoop, but there’s zero chance they can hoop against LEBRON JAMES! MJ is 20 years removed from the NBA, where in his last season he was only an average player. In 2015, Lebron was still the best player in the entire league. Lebron smokes MJ in a 1v1, and that’s not because Lebron is a better player, it’s because Lebron is one of the greatest ever in his prime, where MJ is retired. The fact 34% think MJ beats Lebron in a 1v1 in the year 2015 shows that you can’t take peoples opinions seriously. You have to be criminally insane or idiotic to believe he can hoop against Lebron as a 50 year old man.

[@KingKCA]

2021 and this is still one of the most ridiculous things Skip has ever said

[@mrhow94]

Skip has died on a lot of hills. But this still is up there in 2023 😂

[@isaiasmancilla3194]

No it is the most ridiculous thing he has ever said.

[@kylelaforest9919]

I’m with skip on this one. Lebron’s historically a choker in the big moments. MJ on the other hand is the clutchest we’ve ever seen. Yeah he’s old but even in his 50’s I’m sure he’s still skilled and athletic. Plus he’s a better scorer and defender. My moneys on MJ

[@kdfan35]

@@kylelaforest9919stop smoking crack

[@KidoKenju]

@@kylelaforest9919an old MJ wouldn’t get past bron, no need for clutch when bron dominates. 💀

[@Mahdi_Amine]

If shannon sharp was here he would have been like :SKIIIIIIIIUUUUUUUP

[@rob6912]

💀 💀

[@qg21317]

Sthkiiiippppp

[@otfcv1233]

I heard his voice say it in my head 😂😂😂

[@fasxlders7847]

@@otfcv1233 same

[@mathsteacher1242]

I'm crying bro🤣🤣

[@williamburney234]

I can't believe that they actually had a debate about a 52 year old Jordan vs LeBron at 30, skip is insane

[@ddm62571]

And Jordan is actually 57! lol

[@lfkakes8354]

35

[@ddm62571]

@Isaiah Burke Video says May 21 2020

[@patinho5589]

ddm62571 video says it is from 2015. The UPLOAD is 2021z

[@whitejosh444]

Skip just trolling to make the debate interesting

[@bryancarty6855]

Sometimes I come back to watch this just for the laughs. Instant mood booster.

[@zion6898]

*Lebron gets married* Skip: MICHAEL JEFFERY JORDAN WOULD STEAL HIS WIFE WHILE KEEPING HIS OWN WIFE

[@AnnoyingMilk]

😂😂😂😂

[@anthonytinaj7131]

this was the golden era of first take

[@raeyadmasu1590]

Good ’ol days

[@decarririchardson-curry5851]

First take still carry espn😂

[@RomeoneC]

Took the words right outta my mouth

[@deflategate1297]

I think Bill Simmons or ryen rusillio should replace Max

[@DingoDIDeatmybaby]

@@deflategate1297 I don't think Bill would accept that after they completely disrespected him. Plus with the way ESPN is now and how his empire is doing, it would do him no benefit nor would it save ESPN.

[@carmelopearman5721]

“I would train him actually” fucking had me dead

[@malikwhitney]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 2021 im crying bruh

[@solkidfartha1367]

Skip is such a troll 😂😂

[@FunkyJoe1234]

🍆🚴‍♂️

[@drasta314]

Did this man really just call Jordan the MENTALLY toughest player in sports?? Did he forget Kobe Bryant was a person? Last time I checked Kobe never needed to come out of retirement, because he only retired once. He lived and breathed hard work and determination. Skip bayless really is the most biased sports analyst this world has ever seen. Just terrible

[@aaronsamuel7243]

Jordan was mentally stronger than Kobe. Kobe was crying on the bench because he was down 39 in game 6 of the finals.

[@drasta314]

@@aaronsamuel7243 bro stop... Kobe been through it all. Even through his rape allegations Kobe was still puttin 40 on dudes heads. Jordan was the better player, Kobe was mentally stronger. No one put in the work like him. Don’t let the last dance fool u

[@aaronsamuel7243]

@@drasta314 Jordan won a championship in the wake of his dad being shot and killed.

[@drasta314]

@@aaronsamuel7243 I’m not discrediting Jordan’s mental toughness, it takes a lot to win after that. With Jordan’s gambling issues, and his retirement, I’d 100% say Kobe is mentally tougher... but honestly we’re talking about #1 and #2 so it’s just depends on the person u ask I guess.. skip bayless still a clown

[@johncena4096]

@@aaronsamuel7243 stop it no he was not, you don’t quit 3x, technically 4x if you want to count baseball and say your more mentally tough than everyone else!

[@Mikedastud]

I can watch these classic episodes of First Take over today’s episodes any day.

[@wizzi11able]

Stephen A. to Max: "I used to debate Skip Bayless, WHO WAS ON CRACK!"

[@gamingupwithtj5593]

🤣🤣🤣

[@perrotwo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@djones24man]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@sheddymogz]

He said that?

[@davidm3345]

💀💀💀😂😂😂

[@OmAcC650]

No disrespect to Max and Shannon. But I miss these 2 together. Good times.

[@stephenasunnamedsource2943]

No disrespect to Molly but Cari Champion is much better

[@alexisgabriel5468]

Nahhhh Max is better, Skip is just stupid

[@LakersFanSinceJulyst]

Stephen A is a casual

[@RL-fd4jv]

@@stephenasunnamedsource2943 I thought she was annoying, she couldn't shut up when Stephen A was talking. I'm not saying I like Molly, but yeah.

[@iimduu9287]

🤣😂 but can u imagine all 4 of them 🤣

[@HOT54UCE]

The look on Stephen A's face just waiting to blast away at every point Skip says... LOL

[@izeahatcher4925]

We did not know how blessed we were to have had this duo on tv talking sports 🐐

[@redkoop4930]

Skip: “lebron isn’t as explosive as he was before” MJ: is literally 50 years old

[@popperpoppler4569]

That’s what I was thinking, he wants to bring age into it when it’s Lebron but somehow overlooks the fact that mj is an actual senior citizen.

[@Matthew.Morcos]

This is 2015 lebron too. God Skip is a genius.

[@skywatcher9176]

LeBrons explosiveness went down like 9%

[@woo_shynen8805]

@@skywatcher9176 barely. Only went down 3% really. Lol

[@kashteller7466]

The man is hilarious 😂

[@col_db_looded]

SAS went much easier on skip than he does on max

[@beyou2425]

Respect factor

[@skipbayless4375]

Skip was his daddy, literally brought him onto his shows

[@markboliek6130]

Yea, it’s called respect...he has it for skip...doesn’t for max

[@kevothegoat9891]

#1 Thunder Fan skip held more weight at ESPN then Stephen a did

[@joshuakanda8039]

Hey brother I can tell your still wet behind the ears, breath smellin like Similac I don’t hold back I go hard at those brothers the same

[@flow2speak88]

“This would be the biggest moment IN LEBRONS LIFE”! 😂😂😂

[@thecritic8947]

That smile before he starts talking is gold 🤣🤣🤣

[@Coolblade27]

This might be Skip’s worst take ever 🤦🏽‍♂️ Stephen A’s face says it all

[@itskoota]

Wish Mark Cuban was in for this one.. hasnt been on a show with skip since because he embarrassed and called skip out on all his bullshit and bias

[@SpFlash1523]

@@itskoota In 2012, a day after LeBron won his first chip with the Heat.

[@TheRealBlueSwan]

Yeah, this is the GOAT of bad takes.

[@estebanzamora4045]

He gets paid to be a troll. Y’all are falling for the trap

[@lukepittle8961]

Really shouldn’t have aired tbh

[@Rodrigoxki]

Imagine being paid to deliberately troll for close to a decade on national television. I'd love to have dinner with Skip one day, I bet he's a nice guy when he's himself, he probably admires LBJ since he's a big basketball fan I believe

[@discokidd1264]

@Rodrigo News flash not everyone admires lebum 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mymh8633]

Disco Kidd haha lebum good one😐

[@stephenasunnamedsource2943]

Actually Shannon had an interview where he explained it pretty clearly. Skip actually believes in the Clutch Gene and he legitimately believes that Lebron doesnt have it.

[@kaymoebee]

He is, Bayless knows he has no television career without LeBron.

[@sailen7298]

Leflop

[@geordiejones5618]

Prime Jordan struggled to guard 32 year old Magic. He wouldn't even be able to go against 24/25 year old Lebron.

[@BenjaminFranklinFF1706]

Prime Lebron struggled to guard Jason Terry. He’d get embarrassed by Jordan’s scoring prowess .

[@jackmiller9864]

that aint true

[@jacobfarley247]

@@BenjaminFranklinFF1706 that was one bad finals bro 😂

[@user-ps6iz6bd9t]

@@BenjaminFranklinFF1706 It wasn't just Jason Terry himself, It was the whole Dallas Team who played way more superior defense than the Heat during that finals

[@BenjaminFranklinFF1706]

@@user-ps6iz6bd9t no disagreement here

[@Twill120301]

From the second that Skip started talking, Stephen’s face had me dying

[@TheKingofKings2272]

I thought this was the segment where Stephen A asked Skip if Jordan could walk on water and Skip responded with : “Did he Try” 😂😂😂

[@russmatthew7120]

When Jordan was 50 they asked the same question and that’s when he said it

[@theach84]

first time i'm hearing this and still cracking up as i typeee

[@halpreme8505]

I'm floored☠

[@abdihassan7208]

looooooooooooooooooool

[@RayWimley]

😅😅😂

[@TenThumbsProductions]

“Be honest...don...do....do...don’t do this... okay 😤” Don’t ask Skip about MJ, just don’t. That is a lot of ifs Skip.

[@jadangor7885]

He really just hates Lebron

[@amanialsoquar5073]

@@jadangor7885 he doesn't.

[@danieloceans9652]

It’s all for the show. Welcome to tv and entertainment kids

[@amanialsoquar5073]

@@danieloceans9652 exactly.

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

O

[@jeremyberry4907]

That smirk before he answered the question was golden

[@zakarijenkins341]

This was the interaction I never knew I needed

[@iticklefatkids5669]

Skip: “lebron shot 11% from 3 against the bulls” MJ knowing he shot 13% from 3 for a whole season: it izzz what it izzzzzz

[@joshuasierra2520]

3s weren't important then like now...13 beats 11 tho

[@iironhide6209]

Joshua Sierra one game v one season

[@jrickg9024]

It still existed

[@AKBOXING-13-1]

It’s different back then. Coaches would shout at players for even attempting 3’s in the 70’s and 80’s. So obviously a player wouldn’t be banging from 3 400+ times in a season

[@juliuscraigen2857]

@@AKBOXING-13-1 sound sped

[@Tylerburch8979]

No chance mj wins. With skip training mj the chances decrease even more 😂

[@edayatshahrani137]

LOL. Yup, with Skip training him, the likelihood would go from 0.1% to 0.0000000000000000000000000 [continue to infinite].

[@pouchcp3]

@Russell Westbrook yelling at women and children not easily lol relax

[@KG-jw4jg]

@@pouchcp3 he would probably win i would say jordan has a 80% chance of winning

[@inffire90]

@@pouchcp3 lol jordan can erase lebron in his prime

[@andrewthomas2859]

Skip can’t play ball but he definitely is fit for his age

[@3pointball653]

Dang when First Take had a professional, educated, and truly wonderful moderator. A person who knew her job and doesn't interrupt the speakers. Cari Champion please come back to First Take and move Molly to Sports Center or simply give her a show.

[@Los150]

I lived through the Jordan era. If you let nostalgics and media tell it: Michael Jordan’s career started in 1991, he never had a bad performance in the playoffs, made ever shot, grabbed every board, dimed every assist, snatched every steal, blocked every shot, sold beer in the 300 section of the United Center, tore tickets outside pregame, sang the national anthem, performed at halftime and played 1 on 5 against The Mon-stars every Finals with a special needs person at head coach while playing on a court of broken glass. Stop it. The BULLS, the Chicago Bulls were arguably the greatest team ever assembled. Lebron was never given anything close to what Phil and Jerry Krause gave MJ until he went and got help himself. SAS used to sing Lebron’s praises when First Take was Skip’s show. Skip left and now he has to take the Lebron hate throne for entertainment balance for the show. I’ve seen this act before lol

[@Reemopodcast]

He dropped 69 on the Celtics, averaged over 30 8 times in his career, is a 9-time all defensive player, his team lost all those years, but he himself was always dominant.

[@hippopottermus1162]

2:50 They've been talking about Lebron being old and slowing down since 2015, and look at him now

[@andrewgarratt1503]

Yup. Bron still has flashes of physical prime

[@DayBanks]

@@andrewgarratt1503 flashes is the key word... im not a lebron fan like that but i do kno lebron can switch back to miami bron if he decides to ... he jus b taken his foot off the gas sometimes during the regular season

[@iimduu9287]

What’s funny is about this debate all those chips goes out the window in a 1v1 lol mj can’t truly challenge lebron in a 1v1 because lebron too strong bruh too athletic

[@anishsattaram3793]

@@DayBanks lol yeah the "flashes" aren't really flashes, its just lebron showing the world that he's still lebron. come playoff time his iq is going to propel the lakers against the clippers.

[@opahmar]

@@andrewgarratt1503 yes, basketball is such a special sport that Lebron can do this at this age. But, can't sustain it over 48 minutes, as he admitted himself. Even muscular guys with great work ethics can have good longevity, as shown by Malone and Lebron.

[@ClownPrince997]

“Father Time is undefeated” Lebron: Hold my beer

[@brianrobinson4710]

LeBron: Hold my HGH

[@MLEMOBLIFEENTERTAINMENT]

@@brianrobinson4710 so I guess Vince Carter on hgh too huh?

[@Cheyemos]

*red wine

[@ClownPrince997]

Cheyemos true😂 I knew there was a better word out there

[@Cheyemos]

Jordan Jones 😂😂 right

[@Brother_from_Oz]

This is funny argument and they play their role well. Love it. These 2 should be back together.

[@steph_566]

That look on his face when she asked him the question was too funny🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@what9331]

Nowadays FIRST TAKE is holding the most irrelevant arguments 2015 FIRST TAKE: hold my beer

[@buffalobraxton6762]

Wait how does a TV show have a beer ? Hmmmm

[@conormctapoutaka0-1aka0tit5]

They once debated whether they would take Brady or Tebow in the 4th quarter 😂😂😂

[@iimduu9287]

Lol but can u imagine skip and Shannon max and Stephen A u know just for a extra kicker Ryan hollins

[@elm4380]

“And I would train him” i lost it when I heard that 😂😂😂

[@smk8251]

Can you imagine how much worse this segment would be with Molly screaming and interrupting?

[@RoddellHenry]

DEADASSS 🤣🤣🤣 I can hear it now

[@jeremytylerlescaille6648]

Golden era of first take

[@hleejr7470]

Skip is definitely on a strong narcotic

[@josephwhiteside2739]

He on that Adam Gase Angel dust

[@lovjyot1]

Smokin crack?

[@aundrathomas4909]

Joseph Whiteside 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ninjersey1]

It’s called trolling

[@Mz.CeCeE.]

😂

[@thetechconsultant]

Skip's "I covered him..." Vs. Stephen A's "My man, my brotha"

[@Area-5l]

“You and I both know” when skip says that you know it’s some BS

[@Jj_2723]

Skip had to hold back laughing at some points 🤣🤣🤣

[@o_chilvers6929]

Skip: LeBron is a horrible 3 point shooters The 0.17 percent that separates there three-point percentage in favour of LeBron: Am I a joke to you!

[@danahill2143]

Were you high when you typed this?..

[@fitsumwoldemeskel4363]

@Xre B fax and when the 3pt line went back to normal he averaged like 23%

[@carterbilbro4615]

and way better from the regular line

[@izuokoko7345]

What type of crack are u smoking

[@user-yi9hz3or2t]

@@fitsumwoldemeskel4363wdym back to normal?

[@4thAndGoalSports]

These MJ Oldheads are delusional

[@showtimej2582]

Facts

[@adamsamuel8593]

Obviously Lebron would beat him because of age difference.

[@realistz3855]

Facts 💯

[@CollinFussell1616]

Nah skip is just a troll

[@darylvondutch6096]

Adam Samuel f that why does 1 on 1 matter😂

[@Technoid10]

This was the day Skip Bayless lost his credibility as a sport analysis

[@jaylenmalone7247]

It’s funny how the journalists mostly never played no type of sports lol

[@georgespencer9098]

If m.j. beat l.b the NBA should close the doors that's at the agies they are now

[@MichaelBabalola01]

“52 is not that old” 😂😂😂😂 52 playing against lebron 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@rudy1999]

Mike would smoke him

[@pneumonoultramicroscopicsi1142]

@@rudy1999 more like mike would smoke

[@jjbulmor6827]

@@rudy1999 straight up disrespect to bron. If it was their primes then I could understand if you think jordan would win(still debatable though) but if u srsly think 52 yr old jordan wouldve beat lebron then u smoking

[@justanotheracc6148]

6:59 🤔 but LeBron is bigger and stronger than Jordan, skip just says anything to discredit bron

[@fulltimeslackerii8229]

0:53 anyone who doesn’t think SB is a character, just look at that fat grin as he prepares to troll

[@dannyhantx]

This was peak sports debates. Skip plays the troll side extremely well lol

[@armaniedwards]

Honestly, Skip is so great because he’s not even really trolling. He actually believes what’s he’s saying.

[@TheKingofKings2272]

This was hilarious back when it first aired Skip was something else man still is too but he said if HE Gets time to coach Jordan he’s get him ready bruh 😂😂😂 I miss these two together

[@woo_shynen8805]

Oh god this is my favorite first take episode

[@benjaminasamoah1997]

For the amount that skip talks about knowing mj... I don’t think skip was ever shown or mentioned once in the last dance

[@khalinhalmon6237]

Fans are the most toxic people in the history in universe

[@fanresponsepodcast4091]

Michael Jordan wouldn't even beat Kevin Love one-on-one at 52.

[@clintholt563]

He wouldn’t beat Jared Dudley one on one lol

[@marielguintu1111]

Lebron james is the best

[@crazycuzchannel4777]

He wouldn't beat no one he was 52. Now if he is 22 that's a different story

[@blackbird3589]

Michael wouldn't even beat KWAME BROWN!!! with the shape he is in today.

[@patrickoakley7890]

@@clintholt563 too far

[@highlandboss01]

"I got along with him better than most in the media did" The Last Dance says something else though..

[@zaielpr]

Lol you kill the guy 💯😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@wkeon]

Cuz he wasnt in it? Lol

[@R.E._Peony]

Yeah, after all of Skip’s talk about being so close to MJ, I expected he would be on the documentary...

[@petarveljkovic4906]

@@R.E._Peony i mean Skip said he was like Pete Maravich when he was in high school and Skip averaged 1 point per game. Like this dude just lies and when he gets exposed changes the topic

[@musicmonster3033]

The best days of first take!!!

[@andymore62]

All time great clip.

[@skipbayless4375]

Skip gonna say « I covered Jordan when I was a columnist for the Chicago Tribune » till the grave

[@actshomeimprovementsinc2606]

Ryan Hollins pls don’t work on first take.

[@lebeeg]

What's your take on this Mr Ryan Hollins ? Your arguments though, since I bet you would be on less trolling.. ? Thank you

[@skipbayless4375]

@@lebeeg I believe i could beat them both in my prime. I'm too big and too strong for both of them.

[@skipbayless4375]

@@actshomeimprovementsinc2606 I shall return one day, it is inevitable, no one can stop me

[@orestath3915]

he was there.. he had a really good relationship with Michael.. Didn't you see all this footage and all those interviews that skip gave in the last dance? some people say, ther is no championship that year if there is no skip.. Once again.. he was there.. all the time.. even when Michael was in his room

[@karahay487]

I put all of my money, assets, wife and children betting on lebron hahaha

[@bigdjaycock3555]

😭😭😭

[@jivet3919]

Against Jordan? Oh man, that’d be the last time you see your children lol

[@hoody_yt]

JiveT bro mjs 60

[@jivet3919]

ATIVAM Im mostly joking lol

[@karahay487]

JiveT i know jordans legend but im just stressing a point that jordan is human hahaha

[@shamanis29]

Stephen A's face was priceless when Skip was mumbling in the beginning. Hilarious :D

[@rebelsoup1947]

He was like are we really gonna do this? 😅

[@neutronbomb1000]

This should've been a career-ending moment for Skip Bayless. Yes, I know it's his job is to be controversial, but he still needs to be mindful that he doesn't completely ruin his credibility in the process. He comes across as someone who simply doesn't know anything about basketball in this video. If I were Stephen A or any other sports analyst, I would outright refuse to debate Bayless after this because... well, what's the point?

[@TenThumbsProductions]

The question wasn’t “if MJ had two months to train.” It was right now, and LBJ would’ve WRECKED him.

[@xoxo7225]

@@kaidenbraught4573 YES WE AGREED ON THAT..BUT RIGHT NOW BRO...ITS A DISGRACE TO THE SPORT THINKING MJ WOULD BEAT HIM NOW.....LEBRON WOULD DEFINITELY BEAT HIM NOW THAT DOESNT MEAN MJ IS'NT THE GOAT..

[@tgkzo2132]

Skip Bayless is the biggest LeBron hater ever

[@babyjackjack8405]

@Young Rager why is it a waste

[@kylekylelam2757]

Even though MJ is in his prime, he still can't beat LeBron.

[@Worldgonemad]

@Young Rager you’re an idiot. Prime MJ would run laps on Lebron. Skills > Physical body

[@hermjustino9796]

DAWG. This man Skip said I would train MJ 😂💀

[@raymondray9610]

This aged great skip,seven years later and is he still declining skip

[@vontaetooclean]

I'm convinced skip never played one on one before

[@clintholt563]

Yeah a 52 year old ain’t staying in front of a 30 year old Lebron lol like he would scored 21 straight

[@MultiKushie]

SAS face in the beginning has me so weak bro 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ludasik06]

I miss these two together. Even tho Shannon is a goat too. These were classic.

[@goochfitness26]

“As you know (insert name here) I’m the biggest Jordan fan there is.” Skips favorite line for years

[@leonprasad887]

this is the best first take clip of all time

[@elitedaking4807]

This is why i don’t listen to skip talking about lebron this is just blasphemy!!!!!

[@umarb7325]

it's not just blasphemy, it's intellectually inslting

[@erikpuka2627]

I mean his bigggggggggest picture is dead right.Jordan was much better than Lebron

[@Itsme-jr4jb]

@@ruukogchase5165 I would pay to watch you do it

[@Itsme-jr4jb]

@@erikpuka2627 Nah

[@richricey2481]

The moral of the story is the nba has evolved athletes have evolved anyone who thinks that the bad boy pistons or the 90s bulls would physically dominate any team from Today you are completely deluded, lebron is 6’9 and Built like and outside linebacker regardless of skill he would destroy Jordan 1 on 1 , Jordan dunked over some pencil thin centres in his career so f what. He is the greatest of all time but buy career achievements and celebrity alone.

[@jonathanjames-patterson5403]

If Max would’ve said this Stephen A would’ve blanked so hard 😂

[@factsonly6903]

Stephen A body language is priceless 😭😭 He’s looking at Skip like you got to be kidding me man 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jasonkonadu7684]

Man time goes by fast 😂. Look at Stephen A and Skip.

[@PeterNievesPR]

“Mathew Dellavedover” -SAS

[@tjsmith3046]

Sharpshooter 02 don’t forget Kember Walker

[@S51121]

@Sharpshooter 02 Don't forget the classic Dennis Schrader

[@eighteenbat4257]

My favorite is Minasoter 😂

[@xavwill4807]

@Sharpshooter 02 Luker Donchick*

[@lukereyes9589]

Kyle Kuzmer

[@blackjesuz8597]

The day Skip and all MJ fans lost credibility.

[@onyo6498]

TheLastLaker Mj the goat

[@blackjesuz8597]

@@onyo6498 sure.... whatever you say😂😂😂😂

[@onyo6498]

TheLastLaker mad cause lebron will never get to mjs level😱

[@blackjesuz8597]

@@onyo6498 bruh go find something to do.

[@onyo6498]

TheLastLaker bruh get a job

[@thestruggler7926]

I don't know he had so much to say with that ridiculous argument 💀...

[@farisal-amer7635]

Even by Skip Bayless standards, that was ridiculous. 🤣🤣🤣

[@salmonkill7]

As a man in my late 50s I can say without any disrespect to Michael Jordan, there is zero chance Michael could beat Lebron 1 on 1! I believe without a doubt Michael Jordan is the GOAT but Michael is not immune to the ravages of time. 30 to 40 is a massive physiological change, 40 to 50 catastrophic!!

[@nate8604]

Lebron could beat Mike at his peak too.

[@mohamedlemsefferhoussaini3125]

Did you find up about this by yourself?

[@stephenasunnamedsource2943]

@@nate8604 Lebron at his peak wasnt even a polished scorer 😂😂😂 he has a better chance beating him now than he did in Miami. I dont think you understand how athletes play 1 on 1s

[@kingbamm1392]

@@stephenasunnamedsource2943 LeBron at his peak was shooting 40% from 3

[@stephenasunnamedsource2943]

@@kingbamm1392Lebrons Prime was his 3rd year in Miami i know that but he wasnt a polished scorer. He shot 40% from 3 but not in isolations the way it would be in a 1 on 1. Thats why i said i dont think you guys understand how athletes play 1 on 1. Do you understand what that means?

[@darlingj.canela]

Yes, skip was more annoying back then. 😅😂

[@andrewilliams4180]

DEFINITELY 💯

[@nickw.9646]

“i think he had serious thoughts about playing in the nba at age 50” i’ve never laughed so hard😂😂😂

[@danielkozono6660]

He said i would even coach him that sent me🤣🤣🤣😩

[@MrJaytheking]

Once Cari asked the question and Skip got ready Stephen A already knew what he was gonna say 😂😂 you could see it on his face.

[@jaylynsacrez4450]

Hey, where's the security? There's a crazy guy name skip talking nonsense.

[@JS-tg1hv]

This was the golden era of first take

[@patrickhollis2051]

Yo Stephen a smith face when skip is talking im fucking crying 😢 😭 🤣 💀 😂

[@MotuuTV]

These were before the days of “You’re wrong and here’s why...”

[@balldontlie4524]

52 year old Jordan would have lost to the best highschool player at that time.

[@tdot8645]

ehhh

[@MrC77]

If Jordan gets the ball first he wins. No highschool player would be able to stop Jordan in the post.

[@balldontlie4524]

@@MrC77 Ben Simmons is a highschooler at the time Skip said it and Jordan is 52.. Not 42 but 52..

[@beanteam2217]

@@balldontlie4524 shows ya mj fans are delusional

[@kamscott4862]

@@beanteam2217 lebron fans are worst

[@trapmontana9440]

the legendary trio SAS ,Skip and cari champion

[@swl1987]

2:17 "I WOULD TRAIN HIM, ACTUALLY"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I FUCKING DIED.

[@TheKingofKings2272]

I swear Stephen A and Skip used to have a classic segment like every week bruh back then

[@kendeng9828]

We need more vintage Stephen A and Skip. This was the golden era of First Take.

[@DubzyWolf]

Stephen a smith : why do I even show up to work anymore

[@mattkramer8426]

Clips like this are exactly why people hate Skip. If MJ or TB22 ever posed for Playgirl, Skip would be the first to buy it.