'Do you REALLY want to go to a Game 7 in OKC?' - Kyrie on his speech to the Mavs | NBA Countdown

Kyrie Irving joins NBA Countdown following the Dallas Mavericks' Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
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[@Yaqoobwaqas]

Stephen A had to leave knowing kyrie would be the one joining the show!

[@concreteking4024]

Facts

[@jamespurcell4642]

He despises kyrie.

[@juansanchez209]

@@jamespurcell4642 I don't blame him tbh. But Kyrie is an amazing baller, nobody can argue that. Dude is so clutch

[@jevd1770]

Man has done nothing to be disliked​@@juansanchez209

[@Ravenamps]

Cut to a wide shot of SAS in the break room begrudgingly eating a cold McDouble. Every bite ends in a sigh that lasts a full 10 seconds.

[@NT-mu9ck]

Kyrie is such a good dude, don't ever forget that the media tried to make you hate him

[@plumeria66]

But he caused a lot of drama for Celtics and Nets. He has done soul searching and changed for the better. Now he is a leader.

[@MrGenexxx]

zionist media

[@rkms5606]

He's matured for sure and I'm happy for his wins - in basketball and moreso in his life.

[@norjihads.4144]

​@@plumeria66false..Those franchise destroyed Kyrie..All his teammates loved him . Watch all his teammates interview about him, they love him ..Its just Nets owner is toxic so as celtics fans

[@jeremyst.romain508]

@@rkms5606exactly. I think thats being overlooked and he should be praised for it. He has finally become a leader!

[@Jason2223]

Stephen A didn’t want that smoke 😭

[@suburbansage]

ZERO smoke lol fool had to vanish

[@malcolmwayne8457]

He's going to be at the Knicks Game Tomorrow For Game 7 Sunday 💯

[@kokushibo7464]

for real

[@khoado123]

SAS bailed as soon as he found out Irving would be on the show lmao.

[@malcolmwayne8457]

He's going to be at the Knicks Game Tomorrow For Game 7 Sunday 💯

[@benjimain1375]

Funny how stephen a smith aint there to talk to kyrie lol

[@sakthithanigai5036]

He’s publicly stated he has issues and beef with Kyrie, leaving is the mature decision.

[@Domdomdro]

@@sakthithanigai5036 disagree. Maturity looks like SAS confronting Kyrie like a man.

[@Mr360Darren]

Was SA even in studio for this game? As if he automatically knew the Mavs would win so he wouldn’t be there in case Kyrie got an interview, or am I the one trippin? lol

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

@@Domdomdro a lot of dudes can't do that including SAS. Too much ego.

[@useyourthirdeye9083]

​@@sakthithanigai5036players get fined if they dip set. I'm just saying.

[@itzMiraii]

Kyrie is now 14-0 on close out games! People don't realize how absurd of a record is that.

[@drewr9580]

Not by chance either, very few players in history rise to the occasion like he does

[@saintnick6413]

With only one chip smh

[@momurda7434]

Not tryna take his shine but he has that record because of lebron

[@Matt-28]

@@saintnick6413 You have 0

[@EE-kt8sh]

​@momurda7434 That would make sense only if Lebron had no close out game losses. If thats the case let me know

[@user-rd5ye5jn9y]

Kyrie's humbleness aint human

[@Maxjuliann]

My bro is 14-0 in elimination games !!!😮 So great to see kyrie get this far in the playoffs after all the things he’s been through since leaving the cavs

[@Clutchcmac19]

Without a single loss

[@JGXXD]

Not Elimination games, Closeout Games (Meaning whenever his team has an opportunity to win the fourth games to win the series)

[@user-tg5lc8gy7j]

​@@JGXXD either way. Clutch.

[@Zenigundam]

Kyrie saved LeBron's legacy in Cleveland.

[@I.am_Groot]

Uncle Drew is what in who? Dude ditched more teams thank KD

[@BlkDiesel]

Congrats to Kyrie and the Mavs...a very tough well deserved series win. I just want to make sure I make this STATEMENT...let's not forget that when Kyrie got TRADED to Dallas the "KYRIE HATE MEDIA" said it wasn't going to work. They said that Kyrie was too much of a headache, too much of a problem, a distraction and he and Luka can't play enough defense together. Also, that KYRIE and LUKA can't win on a high level together...LET'S NOT FORGET THEY SAID THAT! I've said it before the ESPN media and others owes this man some apologies that he's NEVER GOING TO GET...BUT TRULY DESERVES. And all he does is produce, go to work, doesn't bring any drama and gets buckets, play defense and get results. Way to SHUT EM' UP WITH YOUR SUCCESS KYRIE!

[@khymitchell2196]

Most people could see last year all they need is time and afew defensive pieces 🧨🔥

[@dantereeves97]

Kyrie is 14-0 in close out games he’s definitely deserves it after everything he’s been through in Cleveland, Boston and Brooklyn

[@hattafludba7698]

he's 15-0 now he had to closeout stephen a too 😂

[@khymitchell2196]

He undefeated against Stephen a

[@angelrivera-sj6gk]

KYRIE has made them better with his leadership!!!

[@gabz2275]

Stephe A. missing 😂😂😂😂😂

[@malcolmwayne8457]

He's going to be at the Knicks Game Tomorrow For Game 7 Sunday 💯

[@Antonio-er1gu]

Just like the N 😂

[@reggaefan2700]

@@malcolmwayne8457 That's an excuse. A flight from LA to NYC ain't that long. He coulda left today and still made it on time.

[@malcolmwayne8457]

@@reggaefan2700 Got a point💯, either way Overall, I Can't Wait for Sunday's 2 Game 7s 🎬💯

[@tyhamell5425]

kyrie killed the hate with peace and love

[@Entername1111]

wow, u nailed it! TRUE

[@tyhamell5425]

@@Entername1111 if only kd would put down the burner accounts

[@Eldeezy]

The emotion in Ky voice says it all..... Jersey

[@janry420]

Media getting wrong again. I love it.

[@farrellviardisa1947]

about what?

[@rabeechowdhury]

​@@farrellviardisa1947 about who wins the series. Chiney, Malika, Big Perk, Stephen A, Brian Windhorst even RJ betting against the mavericks. Then you have Tim Legler and Shannon backing the Mavericks on the otherside.

[@FuzionXzionn]

@@rabeechowdhurytrue don’t forget Skip and Keyshawn, Paul Pierce & Rachel were backing the Mavs

[@farrellviardisa1947]

@@rabeechowdhury thank you. i mean, a lot of thing media said about the playoff and the mavs. I am confuse which one OP are talking about.

[@ye87]

@@FuzionXzionnKeyshawn definitely did not back the mavs nor did skip

[@nicholaswright1524]

Mike Wilbon was mad as sh*t Kyrie got to have that moment. Kyrie lowkey rubbed it in too. Good for him!

[@dabu8701]

SAS has a lot to say about Kyrie, where was he at end of game?? Just leaving malika and wilbon to ask questions huh😅

[@Domdomdro]

that’s the real SAS

[@malcolmwayne8457]

He's going to be at the Knicks Game Tomorrow For Game 7 Sunday 💯

[@3Dimensional3]

​@@malcolmwayne8457 Didn't know he was taking the Oregon trail back to NYC

[@dabu8701]

@@3Dimensional3 😂😂 for real, i mean how many flights are there from LAX to NY daily? come on now

[@HoangHai01011990]

where are stephen A and perkins?

[@user-rt2fi2sf1p]

Wow Ky is Ky... What a comeback and close the series

[@Jota__007]

HE IS SUCH A NICE SOUL

[@ssjsportschannel]

What a comeback 🔥

[@FreshMoozadell]

Nothing but love and respect for Kyrie!

[@LeonbanksJr]

Kyrie so happy man❤🥲

[@TreyESQ]

I see most commenters did not catch that “I wonder what you were thinking, Mike” part of the interview lol. Wilbon has been mostly negative about Kyrie for YEARS, sure it felt good to get the win & get that line in to Mike on that stage.

[@mikereynolds2313]

Hmmm..am i becoming a kyrie fan? Interviews like this make you cant help but root for the guy

[@Richard_Florence]

he is the only player to not get the vaccine. lost millions for it and they trashed his name

[@Tydagoatt24]

I remember hearing The Gobert and Kyrie signings were terrible. All you can do is laugh at the “experts “

[@corybuckle944]

Well the mavs weren't good until they added Washington and Gafford. The initial Irving trade created a depth issue.

[@carlife_710]

Kyrie>2 starters

[@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381]

Goal is to win a championship and Gobert can't bring yout that

[@caldyyafeelme]

Experts are really just fans

[@norjihads.4144]

​@@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381 So as your idol

[@naterobinson7044]

how can anyone hate this man

[@plumeria66]

What a leader he has become.

[@AN-xm1df]

I would love nothing more than Kyrie getting another ring

[@ye87]

💯

[@user-jk3py1ni5o]

JOBS NOT FINISHED

[@rollin60z]

Youre not kobe, pipe down

[@egrassa1480]

​@@rollin60zwe're not, but why not use his mentality to get better?

[@cognitivedisability9864]

​@@egrassa1480 he thought he was clever by trying to step on someone elses joy. What a person 😂

[@bromin6]

My guy! Someone that seems like such a great person on top of his extraordinary abilities. Hall of Famer who is now bringing it on the defensive side of the ball and as a team leader.

[@HLDN1989]

Mavs fan. The media narrative around Kyrie before getting to Dallas was really not in line with who he is as a player. The guy is one of the best and most technically gifted players in the NBA and an NBA Champion. Delighted he plays for the Mavericks. On to the Western Conference Finals!!

[@user-zm7de7ec7d]

Kyrie, glad you found your home. God Bless!

[@ukog6048]

Shaq wrecking his house rn

[@Chapa-pa-pa]

Uncle Drew putting these young bloods back in line. BOOOOOOOOM

[@producerskorner]

Kyrie=Mini Mamba

[@BLACKMAAT]

KYRIE IRVING GIVES DOUBLE BLACK MIDDLE FINGERS TO : 1. JOSEPH TSAI 2.STEPHEN A SMTIH 3. CHARLES BARKLEY 4 SHAQUILE O NEAL 5.BRIAN SCALABRINE 6. FRANK ISOLA 7.MICHAEL WILBON 8.REGGIE MILLER 9.FRANK ISOLA 10.BRIAN SCALABRINE 11. JUSTINE TERMINE 12. KENDRICK PERKINS

[@reggaefan2700]

Don't forget Kenrick Perkins who effectively called him a bird brain. Even that...Kendrick calling someone else dumb.

[@BLACKMAAT]

@@reggaefan2700 THANK YOU ,I WILL ADD KENDRICK PERKINS TO THE LIST

[@cognitivedisability9864]

​@@BLACKMAAT you missed the "praying for you guys". Loved that so much 😂

[@cdgates1]

Congratulations to Kyrie Irving. It took him 7 years to get back to the conference finals since he left that other guy

[@backwoodblue1132]

Not top 75 is you crazy💯

[@reggaefan2700]

What do you expect when you have people like SAS voting on the top 75?

[@backwoodblue1132]

@@reggaefan2700 big facts💯😂

[@rhyscampbell8394]

And people hated the Kyrie Brooklyn trade!

[@concreteking4024]

It would be hard for me to talk to Malika andrews after she talked down on Kai in BK.

[@kimberlybecoatstudio7020]

It's called going HIGH instead of low. When you get to another level in your inner growth you'll understand.

[@beedavisjr]

He took the high ground. He's grown a lot. She literally trashed him with the rest. I remember specifically she was at the front. The media knows which side the public is on so they've backed off.

[@cognitivedisability9864]

​@@beedavisjr "im praying for you guys" was perfection. They need it.

[@beedavisjr]

@cognitivedisability9864 exactly. My grandma and Aunt used to do this a lot. They would say "Bless your soul" when you did something or said something crazy! You can tell he doesn't like her at all and remembers that ESPN/Disney smear campaign.

[@Diijayezzi]

Always praying for you guys😂😂😂 Kai a legend. IYKYK

[@gravydoors]

Clutch Kyrie

[@hibida651]

Kyrie agreed to this interview cus SAS aint there LMAO!!! mans has been rejecting every espn interiview

[@gilbertsantiago7739]

That's my dawg

[@user-tg5lc8gy7j]

14-0 closeout games. Nba Champion. Dont ever say sga better again lmao buggin.

[@EF-8]

He’s so sweet 🥹

[@jactrebos]

Speaking of teammates Wilborn where was SAS😂😂

[@xFlow777]

Kyrie: "you really wanna mess up my 13-0 record in closeout games? 😡" Teammates: " no...... >_>"

[@takeover5449]

Kyrie Irving deserve to be on team usa

[@chinitopogi7511]

Mavericks would need a strong center defensively and can facilitate.. it would be a miracle to defeat Denver Nuggets.

[@Lolofor_life]

Who say Denver going to the WCF???

[@norjihads.4144]

Nope..You cant totally shutdown Jokic...But they have the size and length to shutdown Nuggets' wing players and Aaron Gordon

[@aabidrajwani6921]

The most skilled player in modern history

[@cosby5712]

2:20 "F that Kai, we are coming in here. We are closing out tonight!" "Man, hey, I am joining the PARTY too!" Epic.

[@real_Hamilton]

He just said this was the hardest series he's ever been a part of... Wait a minute. Didn't he come back from 3 - 1 down against the 73 win Golden State Warriors in the finals? How is that not the hardest??

[@terrencemitchell8624]

Probably off the court of behind the scenes thing idk

[@victorsullivan9107]

He's older and has more responsibilities now. He's the veteran leader, he's focusing a lot more on defense, and OKC was making it real tough for him on both ends of the court. Back in Cleveland, his only responsibility was score; and nobody expected the Cavs to win so there wasn't much mental pressure.

[@suburbansage]

that was 8 years ago. he's gone through so much physically and mentally since then that you and i will never even know about. so i believe him when he says this was the toughest. you can just see the leadership and his impact each game. truly remarkable

[@ansarmalik2850]

Because he had Lebron mofo James on his team 😂

[@abtocool6350]

Its kind of common sense, on pick and rolls he got hard hedged and blitzed the entire series and they sent help when he tried to go 1 on 1 most of the time. Against the warriors he didn’t get blitzed nearly as much, they guarded him one on one for the most part.

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

NBA playoff is taking forever to get to the finals DANG!

[@thisjourneycalledlife5957]

Kyrie deserves all his flowers

[@in2minutesorless64]

Kai is a KILLER!

[@I.am_Groot]

Facts.. He killed the early version of these Celtics and the Nets are still DEAD lol

[@KSfreaky]

mavs really helped kyrie to change his image, he looks really positive now.

[@Flight420]

Luka doncic🥶 & Kyrie Irving🥶 M.V.P. BEST DUO & PLAYERS OF ALL TIME LET'S GO MAVS!!!☝️💙🙏

[@dominiquebitaa6458]

That's the Kyrie we all luv..

[@jcruise24]

King Kai 👑

[@MrMathsimon]

LuKai!!!

[@atlasxvi1405]

Where's Shaq, SAS and Chuck?? Hmm.

[@e.hgodisgood947]

💙

[@christianboada475]

Where is Stephan A lol

[@semja]

Let’s take a moment to remember that Kyrie thinks the Earth is flat

[@ye87]

Let take a moment to realize you don’t actually control the voting process your both living in delusional

[@Aryan-jx3cb]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ortros1]

SAS dissapeared like DBook in the playoffs.

[@tysheenlee9826]

14-0 close out game kyrieeeeeeeee

[@garethpearce5255]

What happened to Stephen A Smith? Disappeared for the Kyrie interview?

[@wrek1ent]

Kyrie the 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@snow-uq4gx]

Y’all love Steven a so much 😂😂😂

[@crissalinas8380]

Kyrie has definitely matured as a person and as a player

[@tycesumerall8718]

Same person your just not paying attention the same peaceful human being he's always been

[@ronvillejo7596]

I’m going for D vs D in the WCF 😅

[@joshuamwaba2658]

Thank you Stephen wasn't there cos this could have been weird lmao

[@itsmanuto]

Prodigy : " In peace with myself like Islam" Kyrie : ✍🏾 👏🏾

[@robcz3926]

good to see Ky being in the right mental space

[@stephonnazeeh]

I just wanna hear ESPN admit they tried to end this man a couple years ago but now are all over his coat tail 🤡 Much love Ky 💙 from Cleveland 🫶🏽

[@TrapBoyardee]

Extremely classless by SAS to not be present during this

[@chriscornman221]

Kyrie is the man

[@user-fi3pw5zf1h]

NO STEPHEN A SMITH Talkin about Ky should retire and all sort of things. That old man is SCARED LMAO

[@anesudzinzi2903]

We want to hear more about Luka

[@SperrySpringer]

Kyrie deserves it

[@seanprice9626]

Lmao look at Disney trying to act like they didn’t push for this dude to be out of the league

[@jorgecarrillogalvez204]

Where SAS at? 😂

[@motobarnz9895]

I just know that Kai will be aggresive in 2nd half, He swapped his inner shirt during halftime and there I know Dallas would win

[@TheSportsandFilmFellowship]

OKC picked The Kentucky kid over Lively. This needs to be talked about more

[@cognitivedisability9864]

The peoples champ!

[@jujolo18]

Where’s SAS? There’s an APB out for him.

[@nikeyrawhide2873]

What most doesn't realize is that even if the foul wasn't called Kyrie was right on perfect spot to catch the ball and lay it in (which he did)..reason why OKC ain't bitching as much - they know they result would've been the same//

[@ericsmith9835]

It would've been nice if Stephen A gave Kyrie is props, then again keep that same energy.

[@robbon5457]

Shaq thought SGA should’ve won this series

[@jaheedbrown3153]

I Wonder where stephen A is???😂

[@mubeenabdullah2227]

I'd be happy with either Uncle Drew /Luka OR Antman/ KAT winning the chip this year ! 🏀 🔥

[@maxkamper7451]

Who call foul like that

[@speedlimit233mph]

KAI the f goat bruh in many ways!🔥💯

[@chiefsandwarriorslover1543]

Kyrie is the best player on the Mavs.

[@SinaSoh]

Mavs fan here. Luka is the best and there is no player in the league (Wemby & Ant included) I would rather have. With that said, Kyrie is my favorite player in the game.

[@damienmccraw1275]

Yall didn't like him remember

[@aztroxkai]

Awesome! Lets go Mavs v Wolves westcon 2024!

[@thevo9289]

Different Kyrie now …you can see him Sacrifice his stats for Luka 😊