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Cris Carter and Nick Wright react to reports the Toronto Raptors are planning to hire Jeremy Castleberry, a Spurs staffer and close friend of Kawhi Leonard to a position on their coaching staff.
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[@FirstThingsFirst]

Any chance the Raptors can retain Kawhi Leonard after this season?

[@irvingbeltran309]

Absolutely

[@amour_nyla]

Cc super aggressive lol

[@MrBoisestatebroncos]

I’m impressed with how confident CC is considering he is almost as ugly as Nick in the face

[@SweetLesa]

tj roldan Men actually check out other men to determine if they are attractive or not, then comment publicly about it? Strange, assuming you are straight, of course...

[@MrBoisestatebroncos]

HebrewDutchess Yes actually we do. I must have missed the memo where we were told to be so insecure with our sexuality that as men you can’t post a joke about two of your favorite TV personalities being ugly on KZbin. Maybe you guys sent the email to the wrong person but until I get it I’m probably going to continue to use my free speech to make light hearted observations on the internet :)

[@thomarscarter]

having a friend is better than not having one so good move on the raptors part for getting someone who Kawhi have a good relationship with

[@igetitinthebag__1013]

The end goal is to convince kahwii to stay, so this is better then doing nothing

[@KennyakaTI]

Never mix business with pleasure. Just because they're friends doesn't mean he will be a great coach. We gotta wait and see how this plays out.

[@aguillon420]

Carter definitely Kawhis uncle lol

[@1mrrichierich]

Spoken One lol

[@ragingsavage9059]

Spoken One it all makes sense now 🤯

[@rc9361]

Lol unlce dennis!

[@OnewYork]

Spoken One 😂😂😂😂

[@leopore3024]

Spoken One he's such a homer

[@elmalloc]

he is kawhi translator

[@DOWNBAD_Tay]

W lol

[@whiteoak_papi3117]

LOL

[@THE_BEAR_JEW]

Reuben Ahmed it's all sign language too, just to stay with the silent theme.

[@jperson5]

Dang it's like that lol

[@rc9361]

Yep khawi's personal tv puppet

[@standymek4823]

He looks good in a Raptors jersey tbh

[@OGGOAT23]

Stan Dymek better would be in the west with the lakers more drama

[@jasonu3741]

once you get to Toronto its a hard city to leave especially if you were Asian, black or Indian

[@detailsmove]

Props to the Raptors for putting all their chips on Kawhi

[@detailsmove]

Lmao I def don't agree on their approach with the trade and I hope so too, would make the East much more interesting

[@banquetmeal663]

What else are they supposed to do? Youll change your tune when he leaves next summer.

[@edwardalvarez6371]

Good luck lol

[@detailsmove]

They don't necessarily have to go all out so that's why I give them props; and I agree, I think the chances of him leaving are still high, but Kawhi's interesting because of his demeanor so he's a superstar I believe has a higher chance of staying than most

[@angela-onesroman8873]

It's who you know 98% of the time!

[@Ben2bwild]

Exactly. That's life

[@ketoe8560]

Correct, a lot of smart people are working at desk jobs because they didnt network. Who you know is much more important than what you know.

[@mleechin]

Love how the chick says “Kawhi has made it clear he doesn’t want to be in Toronto?” When did he make ANY comment?

[@AZGuardification]

You’re joking right

[@tonyesra]

Mikey - right??

[@BrandonThreatTV]

.... I want to go to LA........

[@RollTideRoll-xk5kx]

Mikey Lee You’re acting like his comment had to be public... it didn’t.

[@chiefleaf4236]

He never said he didn't want to play for toronto it was reported that he had no interest in going to toronto meaning it wasnt one of his choices. That's not the same as I wont play for this team cuz I dont want to. He also never said he wanted to go to the Lakers it was reported that he wanted to play for a bigger market and people assumed l.a

[@than3500]

These dudes are so jealous the Raptors have Kawhi Leonard

[@Moloc2230]

Lol right.. he mad because kwahi going to stay and not be with his baby lebron

[@vinukwickramasinghe4256]

Kawhi will stay in Toronto. He is in a easy conference and he is the main star there.

[@jr5296]

Still won't make the finals

[@fartknocker132]

Yeah they will.

[@kendrickhudson218]

No they wont.

[@ogmangler8820]

Lol. "Shut up about this would ya, I got you your job." C.C.

[@STARTINGSOMESHIT]

Watch how Cris Carter shuts her point down with real life history 4:33

[@jakep1979]

Stay in you're lane!

[@futurekillerful]

when Nick isn't bias he's actually a very articulate and intelligent analyst.. I enjoyed this segment...Chris did his thing too.

[@Cashaholic4ever]

Surprise, Jenna dislikes black athletes taking advantage of their opportunities.

[@nickjohnson4500]

Right shocker

[@Epiphda1]

Why she hating...on someone getting a job. That ain't cool

[@Dixon_Cider407]

Because it was ok when Cris and Nick got her the moderator job but Toronto hiring someone for Kawhi is a bad thing. Hypocrisy

[@chrisscott1776]

Cuz the Raptors look desperate now & they know they did DeMar dirty...

[@Lluuiiss50]

CC loves these KL topics, thinks he knows everything about him.. "I talk to his people" etc

[@sew04ss]

Luis lol he's the insider

[@OnewYork]

Luis he doesn't THINK he knows .. if he doesn't know he'll say so otherwise, he has access to more info than anyone else

[@OnewYork]

Luis you love these comment sections because you "THINK" you know stuff you fuggin hypocrite

[@Lluuiiss50]

NEW YORK obviously ur right I do, lemme post another comment like u, foh

[@elberniesanders4043]

He gave Lawhi’s uncle 1 million dollars - dude is invested in Kawhi

[@allenevans622]

The coaches give their family and friends jobs inside the organization. So I’m all for this.

[@rdd4944]

Ap

[@cynthiaa3359]

Cc always makes it so obvious that he’s on Kawhi’s payroll lol. I respect the loyalty though

[@chrisscott1776]

I don’t respect the Raps disloyalty to DeMar Tho! Him and Lowry had great chemistry on the court and could’ve done some great things this year with LeBron in the West....

[@sw995]

CC's stepson was obviously the most talented out of all 100 applicants

[@ChristopherB417]

Just call Kawhi the King in the North and he will have to stay

[@mikejones3203]

Chris Hatakeyama in that case he should change his name to Jon snow

[@OnewYork]

Chris Hatakeyama reports suggest that he doesn't wanna be king ... he just wants to WIN soon as everybody started seeing him as a leader some day, all this shyt hit the fan it appears he ain't no spotlight kindaguy

[@Schamploo44]

Why chris seem so hurt? Lol

[@rudebwoytroy]

cause he was so wrong when he said nooooooo way kawhi going to t.o.

[@OnewYork]

Rudebwoytroy being wrong don't hurt GROW UP!

[@WestCoastDon448]

@@OnewYork not when you have a huge ego

[@chrisroberts6477]

Carter is insufferable 🙄🙄🙄

[@paulwilliams788]

My dad R.I.P. use to say the same thing that's old school truth !

[@connorsano8364]

lol Kawhi left the spurs, with the best coach in the league and the best situation for him to try and go home in LA. So why on earth are people thinking he will stay in toronto?

[@darlenesimmons49]

What's wrong with hiring Kawhi's friend? Nothing!!

[@kadams6242]

way to hit em with the facts Chris

[@Nimajneb42069]

I knew one of these guys would find an issue with this... wtf they hired somebody close to kawai, why would they not do that?

[@vijayv105]

even if it’s not to help kawhi stay, having someone kawhi knows can help get more wins THIS upcoming season

[@delroyterrelonge6085]

The kawhi translator. He is the one to decipher tell mechanisms for kawhi

[@blackurustrikes2328]

Why is this a story? Nepotism and cronyism is rife in ALL businesses.

[@RPSanAnto]

Exactly!

[@jetmoor1014]

Chris called out ol girl because he ain’t like her stance

[@knowlesjared]

Really though...

[@ShaunBlack4Prez]

Fax

[@Dixon_Cider407]

She thought she actually earned her spot there 😂😂😂😂

[@leochirichiello1101]

when jenny talks it’s honestly the same reason why lavar told leahy to stay in her lane lol

[@razorramon5937]

If I’m in position to help my friends & family get a job, I’m gonna do it. Simple.

[@OnewYork]

Kegan Hall that's what Lebron's done from childhood

[@TooBliss]

In this day and age, CONNECTIONS overrule ALL. You've gotta get your foot in the door to solidify your position because if person sees what you bring to the table, the rest of the pack will follow. Which is why the raptors grabbed a forward thinking guy who was looking for a better position and the stars align for him with 2 of his previous teammates. You love to see it

[@jameswarner300]

The bottom line is this, as these gentlemen plainly stated, its not what you know, its who you know. Goodness how many times have we all said this among friends, family and on the workplace? It's just the facts of life, period...

[@RICHARDFLORES2100]

It really is who you know. Which it’s sad for those hard working good people.

[@ajcohen100]

Nepotism isn't always bad. Don Nelson brought in his son, Donnie Nelson in Dallas, and that turned out great. Kirk Lacob, Joe Lacob's son, is in the Warriors front office right now, and that's going well. It didn't work out with the player/coach combo at the Clippers. The player/coach dynamic is probably a bad one because playing minutes will always be in question.

[@standymek4823]

Silent assassin, Toronto will be top 3 seed next season. Probably top 2

[@realtalkwithjordan8026]

Kawhi leaving. When someone makes demands and gets them met, they are not sticking around. Mark my words. Look at what Bron did

[@thegreenavengerx1625]

As a San Antonio fan, it's frustrating having Kawhi get all this attention AFTER he leaves our team.... Where was the love/respect before?? If its true Kawhi left because he felt the Spurs were not getting him top tier talent to help him, then come back next year.... You got DeMar for us now...We got Lonnie Walker, Murray coming up.... I seriously think he left due to a political grudge.... just like the whole state's are divided after the election...

[@fendjosh395]

He looks so right in that jersey

[@endeavouring1]

For a guy who hasn't said much throughout this entire ordeal, he's certainly gotten a lot of people riled up LOL.

[@Heroicenemy]

It's always about who you know.

[@kraigsosa4515]

Why is she talkin?? Lmao I hate when the mediators comment on the topics

[@restinpeacedeadrappersvillaink]

LB name come up all the time, he is the 🐐

[@23kingdaze]

How about joy taylor do EVERY SHOW ON FOX!

[@RueRue3K]

I mean is this really shocking? If the Spurs hired him based on Kawhis influence, why wouldn't the Raptors take a page and do the same--there's a reason Pop included Danny Green in the trade and not other players he could have sent--move on--one thing is for sure--if Kawhi is not traded by the deadline he will opt out and become a free agent so it is what it is #period

[@Yesboiii99]

So we got CC to blame for Nick lol

[@stephenedwards5063]

This is what’s called business it’s all about networking to gain favor

[@stephoneley6771]

It’s definitely who know 60% of the time and then what you know the other 40%.

[@Dixon_Cider407]

Stephon Eley honestly I’d say it’s more 80/20 who you know vs what you know

[@brynjones6519]

that woman just said kawhi has made it clear he doesnt want to be in toronto? um no he hasnt ever done anything remotely close to that. when is there going to be accountability for people in the media working for so called legit media that blatantly lie????

[@EdHong621]

Just a coincidence that Kawhi's college friend got a job with the Spurs? Was it a big deal back then?

[@antongregory838]

of course CC aka "Kawhi's PR assistant" is defending Kawhi yet again

[@user-qr1qh5pj5i]

He’s fired as soon as Kawahi bounces

[@Black____]

4:50-4:51

[@LeeBo318]

CC acting like he's the clout in the KL subjects...

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

Yes why is this even something to talk about?

[@grunermrk]

She acts like Castleberry wasn't good at his job, he was, the Spurs actually liked him. If anything he'd be an upgrade over whoever we have doing it now, since there were so many instances of repeated mistakes last year it made my head spin.

[@MindMan424]

Poisonous Tree ☣️🌳

[@BigSchoolRiley]

Kawhi has said literally nothing to the public about the trade, beside saying he's looking forward to this season in his goodbye note to San Antonio. Yet everybody since the trade is saying Kawhi has made it known he doesn't want to be in Toronto? Kawhi has made nothing known. That narrative was entirely spread to the media by the media. Sure he probably would like to play at home in LA but what player wouldn't love to play for their home town. (Besides DeRozan

[@craigtidwell7492]

Kawhi is Cris's boy of course he doesn't care. They just want Kawhi to resign so hookup his friend.

[@dezzydee3013]

First time ever agreeing with nick.

[@mogtrader8]

What‘s the issue?

[@vinnythewebsurfer]

It’s funny how people get on Lebron being LeCoach as if that’s a bad that that he’s superior to every single coach he’s worked with in his career

[@Johenz]

vinnythewebsurfer it’s bad because it hurts his teammates

[@rgjmg070607]

vinnythewebsurfer Exactly!!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@markmittens]

He hasn't shown an ability to play abutting but the LeBron system. He doesn't do well with veteran established coaches.

[@OnewYork]

joseph Henry it don't hurt nobody but haters like you

[@OnewYork]

Marcus liar ... he had no problem praising Greg POP

[@510MyTube]

Last time I checked Kerr son worked or intern for the Spurs not the warriors. Get it straight Chris Carter.

[@OnewYork]

510MyTube you might wanna check AGAIN

[@OhGeeGanksta]

And Kawhi’s been there for...? Lol

[@xtaassy919]

They trying to keep him their... but NO 1 wants to be in Toronto. They aren't going ANYWHERE. #Facts #GetOutAsapKawhi

[@olivercrespo2329]

Unpopular Opinion: Raptors vs Celtics in ECF and it goes 7 games and either team will only win by a margin under 5 points

[@TheXenogias]

Conor McThanos in what way are the top 2 teams being in ECF is “unpopular”?

[@toneloc9142]

No..no... chris. ..he didn't get the job on his own... he will be fired when Kawahi leaves next year....I know your not that naive

[@Akirah1231]

Skip and Shannon is better and funnier

[@gibranleon8221]

nick is flailing all over the place at the thought of Lebron not getting more superstar help. lol Kawhi Is staying in Toronto, watch. Drake is about to join the retention effort and he has PULL in the culture and entertainment industry. Drake can easily sponsor him as an OVO athlete and all these hypebeast drake fanatics will obsess over Kawhi. I see him taking a 4-5 year contract then going to LA when he is 31

[@ryu8488]

That's all he's doing. You ask me LeBron fans and Laker fans better be prepared for the inevitable, and that's some players don't won't to play with the guy.

[@Dk9776v]

Jesus christ what does this video have to do with Lebron? This is why they talk about him 24/7 because even when it's not about him yall cant keep his name out yall mouths

[@gibranleon8221]

@@Dk9776v because Nick Wright's entire NBA opinion revolves around how each matter impacts Lebron. Every single scenario discussed, he pushes the narrative that helps Bron the most. i.e. breaking up the Warriors, Kyrie not being that good, Kawhi leaving Toronto, Steph not being a tier 1 player.

[@Dk9776v]

@@gibranleon8221 who gives af. That fool got an opinon like you and me. If that's how he feels so be it, same way Skip bayless feels how he feels and someone more objective than both like Broussard feels what he feels. Every vid I come to has Bron being talked about in the comments and yall wonder why these media talking heads go to these types of extremes with their views. It's not that hard a concept to understand

[@foofiiter]

How good was Drake at helping bring in superstar free agents? Sit down son.

[@maddenclips4230]

You heard it first kawhi staying in Toronto because they are giving him everything he wants

[@jasonedwardpollock]

So many misogynists in this comment section...

[@justingonzalez7402]

it's just a matter of time till the raptors hire kawhi's uncle gets hired as head coach

[@chiefleaf4236]

Who is more likely to leave their respective team during free agency? Kyrie Irving or Kawhi Leonard?

[@tigerhoods7927]

Chris “ I happen to know kawhi’s family” carter

[@fordtimsfamilytradition3259]

i think kwahi is staying. all this la talk he's not saying anying he's quiet and he played in san antonio cmon now. he's a 2x defensive player of the year a nba champion. what's he have to prove? and danny green over there ? two defensive starters, and they'll be in the eastern conference finals just wait and see against boston. just beacsue of Kwahi Leonard and danny green and kyle lowery still a defensive pitbull so we all know this is going to be a special year

[@lonewolfnh89]

I want to agree with Nick but Kawhi's friend, Jeremy Castleberry looked like a joke in college with San Diego state. He stood 5'10 and weighted 205lbs. He didn't play his first two years. His third and final year he average 0.1 points with 2.8 minutes per game. When he was in the game he didn't even move like an athlete. Maybe he might have good coaching skills or a high IQ and that's a big maybe cause even spurs didn't hire him. Spurs could have hired him to keep Kawhi but they didn't. But he did not look like a basketball athlete.

[@yungsosaTV]

haile 89 they hired him on the coaching staff.

[@derrecklastname720]

Hey did u guys know that cc knows kawhis people?

[@wealthyethos]

Why are these knuckleheads allowed to speak on issues they know nothing about? 100% speculation.

[@PotSmokeGuy]

She has no clue what she doesn't like, she just doesn't like Toronto. Typical.

[@TheGolsongirls]

Means no Lakers lol. Nick and Jenna sick 😷😂😂😂

[@supremelongmire7861]

Y'all see what they did to they day one star nobody wants the raptors ask Vince Carter or tmac

[@BluJae93]

The photoshop job on those Kawhi pics are pretty darn good

[@neneshubby]

I’ll bet Nick would have a problem with it if it was the warriors

[@zerokool-2058]

The King of the North! The King of the North! The King of the North!

[@a.v4627]

damon jones is always with lebron.lol

[@davyiejonesee2039]

Not what you know, it is who you know. Education overrated. Pro athletes and blue collar jobs pay a lot more than a lot of jobs that requires a bachelor's degree.

[@sabesque...7080]

luke walton. let's be real.

[@Alkiel]

Leonard Stark 👀

[@soloflight1975]

Is cris carter kawhi's uncle? The way he defends kawhi's people

[@anthonysavaya1984]

Yall are trippin. Kawhi is gonna stay with the raps and thats that. Bringing people over to our team for kawhi's sake is a sign. Watch after the season guys! I called it and i know it.

[@OnewYork]

Anthony Savaya what someone with an inferiority complex, would say > "I called it and I know it"

[@anthonysavaya1984]

Just remember me when it happens!

[@angelasobmer7026]

Tired of this princes Kawhi Leonard.

[@Yesboiii99]

Nick wants a LeBron money shot

[@X-Klawmation]

She's such a hater. Don't trust anyone who talks out of the side of their mouths!

[@ronnyjoe230]

I hate these guys, and love the dudes at UNDISPUTED. But these topics are way better/ non repetitive than those at UNDISPUTED

[@morningcoffee1283]

he is a kawhi whisperer...

[@chrisscott1776]

Raptors desperate...They know if they don’t keep Kawhi their franchise is done...

[@JaeMizz]

Nick should talk less

[@christophermoreno1615]

Lol it’s Toronto’s problem now.

[@supremelongmire7861]

They desperate af 😳