Stephen A.: The Timberwolves stars HAVEN'T SHOWN UP vs. Mavericks! | NBA Countdown

Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon, Bob Myers and Chris Paul react to the Dallas Mavericks' Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.
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[@tube3183]

Two days ago, Stephen A. wanted to replace Luka with Jalen Brunson in the All-NBA-First-Team. I can't take anything this man says serious anymore. Generational hater.

[@emirbfitness]

That’s nuts 😭😭

[@sleepingbeautybook7287]

#fired Steph lets go to stop this

[@stanehering1]

Stephen A. should be retired immediately !!!!!

[@mcmillanjustin903]

It's because he's a ny fan and hate all of Dallas.

[@esrepu]

Racist

[@gondolin999]

0 credit for luka is crazy

[@BigLotsResurgence]

They’ll give him credit when Mavs win the series

[@robarmstrong5404]

@@BigLotsResurgence but we're talking about game 2. Luka got no credit from these dudes.

[@MisterAlerion]

HE'S WHITE! THEY ARE RACIST BLACKS! THEY HATE WHITE PEOPLE!

[@demyjohn884]

It's the same on the tn t, the narrative is mostly Ant is tired smh.

[@mikec6207]

He deserves credit for sure. But he also can’t ignore the higher seeded team with home court advantage crumbling.

[@DavidBagga]

Stephen A needs to start praising Luka more. He may be the face of the league 👀

[@bryanangeloperez959]

No. he needs to apologize first after saying Jalen Brunson deserved 1st all nba over Luka.

[@user-gc1wj8tt2p]

luka scored 70 and stephen a said the defense sucked lol imagine if luka scored 100 he'll still say the defense sucked

[@tiniestavenger6329]

This was the day after they were glazing Embid for doing it 😂

[@TLJohns]

@@user-gc1wj8tt2pin his defense the defense was atrocious 😂😂

[@johnkamot3237]

He wont. He wants the face of the league to be Ant bc hes black.

[@cesarm2178]

The title should’ve been, Stephen A. Reacts to Mavs win. Clearly ESPN still doesn’t show respect to the Mavs

[@Abrasoul27]

The guy stated that Brunson should have been All NBA first team over Luka, imagine

[@mediasamuel]

The pull blocking they do for Luca is genius. Not sure why other coaches don't teach that technique in the NBA.

[@jameshart3225]

They didn’t the nuggets. So what’s your point ?

[@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju]

@@Abrasoul27 Media doesn't want to market the Mavs. One guy they minimize [Luka]. The other guy they demonize [Kyrie].

[@Nawalta]

Got nothing to do with that. Negativity sells more.

[@Imperatorelite999]

Stephen A. hates Luka with a passion. He might lose his mind if the white boy wins in the finals.

[@The_Best_Boxing_News]

Facts

[@naklovesjesus3204]

Lol 😅👍🏾 Well it's too late Joker just won

[@naklovesjesus3204]

I forgot to say.... I don't think he likes Kyrie too much either 😅

[@morgann6]

@@naklovesjesus3204joker is out the playoffs what you mean

[@Jeremy-ny3wt]

@@naklovesjesus3204remember Stephan A use to trash kyrie smh

[@mateussw93]

Stephen A the guy who said: - That OKC would beat the Mavs - That the Wolves would beat the Mavs - That Jalen Brunson is more deserving of being in the All Nba first team than Luka - That Luka was not in his top 3 candidates for league MVP 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@AGSung]

This has to be the most dislikable group of basketball "analysts" I have seen in years. Mike WIlbon has turned into a grumpy old man and he along with SAS have refused to acknowledge anything Luka has done. They lost all credibility from their statements about his 73 point game.

[@lukepittle8961]

Bob is the only reason I watch these edits.

[@kash.383]

Happy to see someone calling out Wilbon. That dude gets away with hating on players too much

[@S-RankGoon]

You realize that have multiple segments on the same game, y’all be saying some of the dumbest things

[@JamesStiling1985]

I like Bob, and Chris knows his stuff, but yeah, it is pretty bad.

[@ChaunceyBennett-l8o]

I thought i was the only one who recognized wilbon was a grumpy old man

[@UnrulyRebel-hd2pl]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that SAS is dead wrong yet again 😂

[@marcusfrm6263]

Not yet.

[@vc5917]

Dude said Brunson deserved 1st team all nba over Luka

[@Bhq870]

@@marcusfrm6263eat your words dummy

[@jordantaylor3570]

It’s actually impossible to give luka credit

[@marygooden2905]

Especially with this crew. They give no respect for the Mavs.

[@MisterAlerion]

they hate White people it's that simple lmfao

[@QuanPookie]

Are you trying to say Ant isn’t the next MJ?

[@ashamsthomas2490]

​@@QuanPookieyes. He's not. He's just Anthony Edwards

[@Bhq870]

@@QuanPookiehe’s the cant man. Good luck coming back from 3-0

[@BobbyHo2022]

Come on Luka. Get your ring.

[@BigLotsResurgence]

And kyrie too, he deserves it

[@runnin_myles8098]

​@BigLotsResurgence yea kyrir getting a ring will say a lot

[@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju]

@@BigLotsResurgence Media doesn't want to market the Mavs. One guy they minimize [Luka]. The other guy they demonize [Kyrie].

[@AsetAbulgaparov]

Hope this is gonna happen too but Boston is tough this year

[@MindAndMyth]

​@@AsetAbulgaparovif tingus pingus doesnt come back Dallas would dominate the paint horrifically. They already beat the clippers might as well steal the name Lob City too.

[@topsykretts2264]

SAS needs to get off his high horse and admit Luka is the better player.

[@hottakes2633]

Yeah let’s talk about Can’t Man and the Wolves for 6 minutes instead of praising the greatness of Luka/Kyrie and the Mavs.

[@uberexpress4268]

Yk how it is man. THEY STAY SLEEPING ON MAVS. Like bro this acc so annoying. They were slept on since the beginning of the season and even after the trades and their run in the playoffs so far, they rooting for the other teams the Mavs are against

[@Vikings-zr6dr]

They’ve won by a couple points in both games while the wolves stars have shot poorly. Wolves are giving these games to the mavs.

[@rasgardenandpoultrypigeons2048]

@@Vikings-zr6drall facts. Barely beating them when Ant and Kat play subpar.

[@davecep]

​@@Vikings-zr6drTakes like this are so lazy. I guess their poor shooting has nothing to do with the Mavs defense, which was the best defense in the last 20 games of the season.

[@antiwesternvalues]

They like Luka so he’ll be mentioned. Once he leaves for a bigger market team, which will happen then the mavs wont even be thought of

[@bo0gi3]

Luka is who ESPN wants Ant to be. A clutch killer who got that dawg in him. This is why you don’t compare a 22 y/o to MJ. He on his way but he not who the media say he is, yet.

[@praktikalarch2198]

what about the 22yo MJ😂😂😂

[@marcusfrm6263]

Ooh a couple bad games he got no dawg in him😂😂😂 🌽 ball

[@Flexorcist3030]

@@marcusfrm6263its 4 out of his last 5 games now. But i get you

[@jamesonedwardsii4943]

It’s weird because some people like you are pathetic. The first person to ever compare Ant to MJ was Pat Bev saying he had the charisma of Mike. People took that and RAN WITH IT. With everyone pressing Pat he just said F it I’m saying he’s both charisma and work ethic to back it up. Then the media come to gas him up even tho ANTHONY EDWARDS HIMSELF IM LITERALLY EVERY INTERVIEW EVER says He is NOT MIKE and he is FAR FROM EVER being mentioned in the same breath. Then the media do the media stuff and fans fall for it like mindless sheep rather than listen to what Ant himself says and pay attention to the age and size differences. This is the EXACT SAME THING YOU WEIRDOS did when ESPN was pushing the KYRIE SLANDER AGENDA!!!!!!!!!!🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@JeLloydJMJ]

Preach

[@Ksleezy808]

If luka gets a ring he’s a first ballot ball of famer at 25 years old

[@hottakes2633]

He’s already first ballot without a ring. Dame is first ballot and Luka’s career resume already clears Dames easily.

[@BaithNa]

​@@hottakes2633a lot of players' clear Dame. He hasn't accomplished much of anything in his career besides stat padding on a bad team.

[@mohammadakhtar6941]

Hes already first ballot HOF since NBA hall lets anyone in basically.

[@nicstone3141]

@@mohammadakhtar6941 Thats true but he is 5x All NBA already

[@AGSung]

He can retire today and already be a first ballot HoF. His Euroleague achievements alone have guaranteed it. Whatever hes achieving now is just raising him up in the goat list.

[@ahmedsulz8265]

It’s incredible how nobody is bringing up Anthony Edward’s crucial turnover which led to Luka’s game winner. The hypocrisy when it comes to criticizing one player and protecting another is insane.

[@elbriffo]

When in doubt...Rudy Gobert!

[@sy12]

Yup. That was just as bad. If he just held the ball for shot clock violation Mavs would’ve only had 7 seconds left. But dpoy giving up a 3 is just as bad. Even if you give up a layup you still have a chance to call timeout and advance for final shot at win. Overtime should’ve been worse case. But overall the blame for 0-2 goes to Ant for sure.

[@cayce2337]

ESPN must have a rule that they can't give Luka and Kyrie credit in this series but can only focus on what the TWolves did wrong.

[@Mr.Thomas_Anderson]

It’s Rich Paul and Klutch. They don’t like Luka and Klutch owns ESPN

[@blicleak1101]

White boy and anti-establishment Kai.

[@djkido316]

@@Mr.Thomas_Anderson Disney owns ESPN not klutch lol.

[@Mr.Thomas_Anderson]

@@djkido316you’re taking my statement too literally. The analysts signed to Klutch, like Malika/Perk. Luka turned down LBJ’s shoe deal, they push stuff against him

[@OfficialFamosMuzik]

We will be hearing Minnesota pep talks all the way into next season. No praise for Mavs.

[@doubaya2959]

Stephen A, for heavens sake pls talk about Luka's greatness and not edwards and kat "not showing up".

[@irinhobson9236]

Don’t forget Kyrie and Lively plus Gafford

[@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju]

@@irinhobson9236 The narrative isn't fitting. Last year, the media called Kyrie: "Toxic" "Cancerous" "Team Killer" "Narcissist". And said Luka: "...Has a unappealing playstyle..." To go from that to crowning them World Champions is UNFATHOMABLE!!!!!!

[@irinhobson9236]

That was based on his Beliefs so they painted that narrative all basketball fans have knowledge of Kyrie being one of the best closers and finishers in the game

[@user-xg6sx5ev9u]

Yup woke media really make sure to decide who are the "main characters" they want to talk about. It’s all subjectivity for them

[@dannycooper1245]

We all know why he refuses to credit Luka, we all know why.

[@filex5588]

SAS hates Luka so much that he makes these absurd comparisons. Luka Dončić this season and he has taken two completely different teams to the Conference Finals in 3 years: • 34/9/10 • 1st in points • 2nd in assists • 73 point game (4th highest ever) • First 33/9/9 season in NBA history • Most 30-PT TD’s since MVP Russ • 1st in 25-point games • 1st in 35-point games • 1st in 40-point games • 1st in 45-point games • 2nd in 3’s made • Top 10 in steals • 61.7% TS • Highest scoring season in Mavs history • Most PPG + RPG + APG since the merger. • Most consecutive 25 point triple-doubles ever • Most consecutive 30 point triple-doubles ever • Lifted Mavs from 11 seed to 5 seed • Most games missed by teammates among all playoff teams • Mavs 50+ wins • Mavs 1st in clutch win% • 6th best record in entire NB

[@A6T605]

Whats even more incredible is that they were trade deadline teams. Not only were they different teams but a major reshuffle of the starting line up during mid season in both runs. This is the most incredible thing about Luka. He just makes it work with whatever hes got and now when he has a solid team Mavs have become the juggernaut. Every player in the NBA knew this was going to happen and it was just a matter of time. Are they the best team? Maybe. Can they go all the way? Idk, but we all know ESPN is a one big joke.

[@jerryp2790]

Luka with his eyes closed and an anvil tied to his ankle wouldn’t have made that goofy turnover that Ant made, and y’all wanna act like Ant is anywhere CLOSE to how good Luka is lmao. Guy has 4-5 serious injuries and is playing through them and winning WCF games while missing a key player on his roster (Kleber). The real MVP

[@naimas8120]

"eyes closee and anvil tied" 💀💀💀💀

[@Multistan85]

It’s a race thing. No one likes to point out the obvious, the elephant in the room.

[@Musso8771]

I do. Constantly. People should just admit that they prefer black players, that would look better than them trying to diminish Luka and Jokic as players. Its ok. Its natural. People have a preference toward their own regardless of what anyone pretends to think. Just like its no coincidence that White people love Luka and Mimic so much.

[@DadsBoyz]

A bunch of hypocrites. Playing the race card while secretly hiding their own hand, at least attempting to…but we all know.

[@Lan96]

Luka deserves credit for

[@JohnWilliams-oc9bo]

How the NBA is mostly black players lol 😂

[@MultiVales]

Every one likes to point out the obvious

[@loganmisiak5573]

We all know you hate Luka and Kai SAS! Can't hide no more!

[@bendagostino2217]

Just imagine how Stephen A would be talking about Luka if he was black. It's always the same with Stephen A. His agenda is clear for anyone to see.

[@JOERANSTRAIGHT]

The fact that he’s even an analyst is a joke !

[@reckon7457]

There are alot of racist negroes in basketball media or podcasters. Like SAS, Keyshawn and Gil, not surprising that these guys have the most idiotic takes when it comes to bball.

[@BlackGeniusGod]

Luka doesn’t have a ring what do you want people to say about him. Let him win something first

[@maduit]

@@BlackGeniusGod Ah ok. What did Ant win? What did Embiid win? What did Zion win? He was praising all of them to the moon.

[@reckon7457]

@@BlackGeniusGod Luka have won alot of things already and he doesn't have a ring like Ant and SGA, but played better than these two when it matters regardless if he has a legit roster around him or not.

[@luismatias947]

Ant Edwards hype was short lived 😂 yall thought he was Jordan lmao give me a break.

[@BaithNa]

MJ struggled early in his career too. The real measure of Ant will be if he comes back better next year, like MJ did every year.

[@fabbz94]

​@@BaithNaoh God here we go...

[@BigLotsResurgence]

Linsanity flashback

[@michail1997]

​@@BaithNaAnt isn't even half the player Luka was at 22 and you compare him to MJ.

[@kobe2curry4rose1]

To be fair Ant was killing the champs. That earns you praise, but the MJ comparison was crazy

[@jamesnelson8469]

Bro would be losing his mind if ant was limping around scoring triple doubles and clutching last minute conference wins. Luka does it and he spends his time criticizing the wolves.

[@kalaca_1351]

Why can’t Stephen A credit the mavs tho

[@joshwhite6919]

You know whyte...

[@slowgreyz]

Mavs win a title they still won't give them love they gonna still talk bout what the other teams are doing wrong .. -_-

[@DMGJP]

He hate Dallas 😂

[@cdknowledge]

Bigger question is, why do you care about this bums opinion? You already know he's a clown, but you click on the vid acting liks you expect something else... 😂

[@bendagostino2217]

Because their star player is white.

[@fabbz94]

Yet again Espn cant give credit to Luka.

[@patryan27]

They should ask the typical ESPN question: Did the Mavs win? Or did the Wolves lose? And how does this affect LeBron?

[@djkido316]

HAHAHA This is gold.

[@bo0gi3]

Lmaoo ESPN will do anything to not give the Mavs any credit

[@sirjaime4258]

That’s ok we don’t need it keep it up Go Mavs

[@leetraviusmckay314]

Shaq "is Anthony Edwards close to MJ?" Chuck "they both black"

[@HALLELUKA1]

A wise goat once said “ Atlanta blitzed Luka more than any team in the league, they decided to play him 1on1 and he gave them 70”😂

[@irinhobson9236]

70+ with over 8rbs and 7ast lol 😂

[@djkido316]

To be more accurate 73/10/7 on 75% shooting.

[@pretzelheaddd]

GIVE LUKA HIS CREDIT!!!

[@nagames56]

imagine the roles were flipped, ant does this to luka, all they would be talking about is ant being the next jordan. if its luka they dont give him no credit

[@dphilosopher06]

No praising to Luka about that shot is crazy, this is truly shameful. Acting like that was ordinary.

[@BaithNa]

Luka is on his way to being face of the league

[@Goxilla]

nah he doesn´t want to be that and the media wants a black guy, american if possible

[@qdakid7776]

@@Goxillanobody really cares about the “face of the league” anyway the best players are the best players

[@rogerhunkapillar7171]

Demonstrates exactly why SAS should not have a vote for mvp.

[@LonelyBonez7]

Stephen A Smith sold his soul to never give praises to Luka

[@sadpluto08]

😂

[@j0epark1]

Racist A Smith at it again. Let's talk about the losers instead of the clutch winners. When Embiid scores 70, he's the greatest big man since Shaq. When Luka does it, the defense is trash when technically Embiid did it against a worse team. I swear if Luka was black, SAS would've been calling him the next MJ years ago when he was killing it in the regular season and playoffs his whole career. SAS is not an honorable person. He sees color and if you're not black, then you're not on his ballot. Thank god Shannon Sharpe is there because he actually gives Luka his flowers. ESPN sucks. I used to respect Wilbon, but he's become nothing but a sheep.

[@dotdottheconnector8795]

Trust and believe. Nothing about SAS is racist. He is all about making his pay masters more money no matter what. Hes been bootlicking long before you came up with this lame assumption. Stop being a Victim.

[@j0epark1]

@@dotdottheconnector8795 You are a certified clown. Nobody should trust you. Sounds like you're the one bootlicking SAS. Zip up when you're done.

[@kalb.3002]

He’s racist but just sh*t on dreymond all week on ESPN n his show “make it make sense”

[@babanuki7197]

@@dotdottheconnector8795 you never saw racist A Smith on his BS with Ohtani?

[@paragon7atl]

@@dotdottheconnector8795 This is the type of dude to say Blacks always bring up race but doesn't realize Stephen A is about as anti Black as it can get. What a weirdo woe is me ah comment.

[@edwin3813]

Stop finding excused for Wolves, stop saying Wolves are a young, inexperienced team! Wolves starting five 22 (Ant), 36 (Conley), 28 (KAT), 23 (McD), 31(Gobert) = 28 avg Mavs starting five 25 (Luka), 32 (Kai), 27 (DJJ), 25 (PJ), 25 (Gafford) = 26.8 avg Conley, Ant, KAT, Gobert are All Stars! Naz Reid 6th man of the year! KAT also ROTY! Mavs only have Luka & Kai, 2 All Stars. DJJ, PJ and Gafford were unheard of before the trade! Tell me which team is younger? Which team has less accolades and experience?

[@Musso8771]

Exactly. People talking about Minnesota like they're some team full of upstarts has been totally ridiculous.

[@djkido316]

Agreed, Absolute buffoonery at this point.

[@Ls3_Alex]

It's not that they haven't showed up. Its because Dallas knows how to play defense but they don't want to talk about it

[@campaxl]

When is Stephen A going to give Dallas and Luka some Respect? He picked The Thunder and now The Wolves in an absolute manner…

[@karoliskincius3304]

Stephen A would drop his panties and tell how great Ant is if the situation was reversed. Its crazy how SA just wont talk great about Luka

[@DadsBoyz]

It’s not cool or politically correct to be white these days.

[@aitortg96]

The zero credit to not americans players( Luka, Jokić, Giannis few years ago on play off...) is unreal...

[@Thelostandprofoundpodcast]

It’s like the United States Sports Media are teaming up to try and come up with a game plan to beat the MAVS instead of celebrating their success

[@MindAndMyth]

They could all come on the court with them and luka still dropping 30.

[@Nick_T_90]

Trust me it’s just the media doing this most fans find these people insufferable

[@insertcity2508]

Dallas came back from 18 down and not a shred of credit. Stephen A should be worried about these sports shows.

[@jadencruz8452]

This is another example of how the media has the control and marketing they do a very good job of avoiding talking about luka greatness and make it about something else.

[@vladtheimpaler7375]

Did Stephen A admit that he was wrong in voting Luka 2nd team NBA and only 4th in MVP? Did he admit that he’s prejudiced and biased against a player that doesn’t look like what he wants a top player to look like? That he disrespected one of the two best players in the league? Until he does that I have no respect for that man as a basketball commentator. He doesn’t watch the games and he disrespected one of the two best player in the league because he’s prejudiced. Apologize to Luka Doncic and admit you weren’t objective and that you’ll change or you have no integrity. He should be ashamed of himself and doesn’t deserve to vote for NBA awards.

[@nanox4]

100%

[@thefpvlife7785]

SAS has had the worst playoff predictions ever. OMG SAS you're so off this year.

[@naklovesjesus3204]

Barkley just entered the chat * 😅

[@shawnvogt888]

This year? Lol. Every year.

[@lukepittle8961]

@@shawnvogt888yeah bro there’s a montage where he got like 10 years of predictions wrong in a row

[@MindAndMyth]

​@@naklovesjesus3204Barkley terrible at predictions but he owns it and is able to laugh about it. Dude can take a joke.

[@rolleradiction]

Man, at this point, not even talking as a fan of the guy. Cmon, boy is playing injured doin triple doubles . Give the man his flowers

[@beautifulloser8074]

ESPN won’t talk about the Mavs coming from a deficit to defeat the Wolves in game two. Come on man…😂

[@deezy6984]

The gate for Luka and Mavs is ridiculous! Never praise them but talk about everything else. Crazy

[@martinflores7354]

Luka new nba logo on one foot

[@Cap1tanCh0r1zo]

It’s not that they haven’t showed up. It’s that we have the #1 defense in the league. Last 20 games of the regular season and it carried on into now. We kept the clippers and thunder under 100 points MULTIPLE times in these playoffs 💪🏽

[@reddy11-11]

You know you messed up right? Shouldn’t been calling that young brotha AE “Jordan” so fast, Stephen A! Now the expectation has warped reality.

[@irinhobson9236]

He’s back to Anthony Edwards not even Ant-Man anymore lol 😂

[@duskry6426]

So Dallas won because Minnesota's stars didn't show up? Like they got lost in the parking lot? Mavs' defense had nothing to do? Prime ESPN

[@djkido316]

HAHAHAHAHA.

[@chasedepperschmidt9519]

They didn’t once mention the Mavs ability to come back from 18 down or Luka having another 30 point triple double

[@tedspeer6445]

These pundits keep making this about what Minnesota is not doing instead of what the Mavs are doing. If the roles were reversed they would be talking about the great defense of Minnesota.

[@dariousgraham6438]

Minnesota is the higher seed and just knocked off the defending champions.

[@djkido316]

@@dariousgraham6438 It doesn't matter they're also down 0-2 to Mavs and will be swept.

[@dariousgraham6438]

@@djkido316 I’m saying that the reason the focus is what’s wrong with wolves. Going in they were the favorite

[@The_Best_Boxing_News]

Steven A Smith never wants to give Luca his shine!

[@naklovesjesus3204]

Or Ky🤨

[@bosto]

You are embarrassing in consistently ignoring Luka greatness. You're in for a rough next 10 year

[@JK-hv9cb]

Stephen A is having such a hard time eating his word. First he was wrong about OKC beating Dallas, then he gave sweep to timberwolves against Denver ;but when Denver won 3 straight it was over for Timberwolves. Now he gave Mavs no shot against Timber and above all for him Ant man is the face of NBA. Cant believe this dude has a NBA vote.

[@ramseyoutdoors2121]

If this was the other way around and Anthony Edwards hit that game winner ESPN would be going crazy all day. Luka does it and the only thing they talk about is the Timberwolves SMH. The shade Luka gets in the Media is real folks….

[@cocademz4656]

it‘s time to appreciate luka

[@Iceman-xe7jo]

Luka is an assassin

[@millionmylesahead]

They trying to make CP retire 😂

[@QuanPookie]

He should

[@victorvic4659]

I take Mavs wins over praise by media. Mavs fans,dont worry us much. Espn build bad narratives and now they are in their own trap.

[@taylortuttle1]

I’m glad to see that the majority of the comments are calling out the lack of praise for Luka. And I especially love to see people pointing out why as well.

[@ssaiyan4m]

OMG! Instead of giving Luka and The Mavs kudos for being clutch. These ppl r making excuses for Minnesota. Do better ESPN

[@Bxrry]

Glad they had chris paul here LOL

[@prithviraz7504]

Can't wait to watch Stephen A face when Luka wins finals MVP.... I remember his reaction when giannis won the finals...it was like he was at a funeral😂😂

[@KravMagnum]

love stephen a is irritated on luka and kyrie’s success.

[@cinematicgames.]

The disrespect towards Luka is on another level.

[@mikec42]

"Your stars win you 2, your coach wins you 1 and your bench wins you 1." If this is true, then Philly must really suck considering the Knicks don't even have a bench.

[@MindAndMyth]

Maths out for the nuggets tho. Jokic got 2, Malone got 1.

[@bayurahman2486]

I know this gonna happens since they give credits solely to Ant for knocking defending champs, when in fact its the Role players carried them in game 7, Denvers duo still outperformed the Wolves duo.

[@healthfadsfade]

Yes because Anthony Edwards doesn’t want to win and go to the finals. What about how the Mavs are playing brilliant defense and taking away his strengths by jabbing, staying in the gaps, and rotating beautifully?

[@josepolanco6473]

Luka or Kyrie could go for 50 bomb and SAS would find sum the Wolves did wrong to not give em credit😭😭😭 meanwhile TNT guys appreciating Luka’s greatness after game 2😪

[@tharcisse7103]

If Luka wins it all this year, I genuinely think Stephen A might consider retiring 😂 His blood pressure through the roof right now

[@rma84539]

SAS is just a media clown. hatin luka since day 1. de'andre ayton over luka in nba draft. thrashing luka after his 73 pts game. jalen brunson over luka in all nba 1st team. okc beating dallas last series. no wonder first take's ratings are down!

[@SuperThegreatone23]

If this were the Celtics, ESPN would of titled the video Tatum didn't show up lol

[@MelvinJ64]

would HAVE**

[@RussellAlly]

So cool watchin the pointgod cp3 breakdown the game . True general

[@user.AsianRicenoodles]

All Black people please don't hate Luka and Jokic

[@graycie8512]

I don't understand why they keep under mind the Mavs and won't give them their credit and stop making excuses for Anthony and the Timberwolves about being tired coming off game 7 from the Nuggets all bull💩 the Mavs were playing too, these sports commentators are bias and seems they are been told to push Anthony Edwards narrative as face of the NBA which they must be delusional

[@Musso8771]

Here's a hint: it starts with a "W" and rhymes with "light".

[@cyber6sapien]

Man. I would pay money to watch Chris Paul talk about basketball.

[@kcprospect9296]

I know right. He can tell you about all those Championships he's won in his 30 year career. LMFAO

[@cyber6sapien]

@@kcprospect9296 Not sure what this statement has to do with what I wrote. So for someone to be knowledgeable about basketball, they had to win a title? So I guess Robert Horry knows more about the x' and o's of the game than John Stockton, right?

[@KMoore941]

This show with CP and Bob takes on new dimensions

[@andymardubas6564]

Keep spewing nonsense about the wolves when its all about luka and the mavs, I get it though yall be crying soon for disrespecting luka

[@nitty5097]

Let’s go mavs game 5 🙌🏽

[@archiemailoto4119]

This is why sports media is dying. The bias is unreal and no real journalism. We're talking about what the wolves did bad instead of how great the mavs were. Crazy..

[@neesonnaidoo4745]

Luka giving a whooping to ESPN’s new golden boy is great to watch. And I love Ant, but the media glazing him and the hate on Luka’s name has been crazy

[@ronanborus4067]

Chris Paul has ptsd talking about Luka

[@djkido316]

'The Luka Special' 🤣

[@TxSluGG]

They’re wrong again, What’s scary is AS A TEAM Dallas hasn’t even played a good game together in this series. Naz had the game of his life and it still wasn’t enough.

[@kimking5928]

The Wolves chose Naz Reid to make the shot because he was red hot from the perimeter all night. I guess the pressure of the moment got to him.

[@prophecy0731]

bruh!? the shot was in and out

[@kapampanganinscotland2592]

Game winner 32/10/12 triple double in playoff, and no one cares lol so much bias on this panel , give luka credit

[@work4whatyouwant477]

According ESPN the Wolves only have one star and he’s equivalent to MJ. So he should be the only “star” held accountable, right? Or are we going to baby Ant and give him all the excuses in the world while blaming guys like Rudy Gobert who we all know isn’t on Ants level. I hate the media

[@prevyhiphop]

The Mavs haven’t played that well overall in both games. They’ve just played well enough in key moments. I expect them to be better at home. 🧹🧹🧹🧹

[@tomfalcon3966]

Stephen A Once Said Kyrie is a Delusional NBA Player and now be careful what you said it will go back to you...

[@xanderdiwa2996]

so it's still about Edwards keep hating on Luka

[@travissmith6380]

SAS had Ant as JORDAN a Week ago. This guy is a clown.

[@GiasJulii]

People forget that since the deadline Dallas has been balling. They are 25-5 in the last 30 and 8-2 in the last 10. Let this team play together a whole season you are talking a 65-win season at that rate. I said before the playoffs started Dallas would surprise everyone. I called both rounds in 6 like I did this one, I have a feeling this one won't make 6.

[@OneWingBoss]

Luka is HIM

[@Chelseatreble2024]

Yes they were two possession games but Dallas also came back from 18 and demoralized them. Plus Naz reed was shooting the literal lights out and they had home court advantage. Oh and Kyrie was literally bricking free throws, not happening again. I think Dallas might blow them out in game 3.

[@Good2bking]

These games been so close, the wolves dumb out in clutch situations , they literally fall apart

[@naklovesjesus3204]

Yea there end of game execution is trash

[@DMGJP]

Irving miss 2 FT

[@felipemendez3633]

i pick dallas to win the wcf because of experience. we all saw it at the end of the 4th quarter how ant man not ready. he passed the ball to mcdaniels in the baseline that result to turnover. passed it to naz reid which result to turnover. passed it to naz reid for the last shot. luka took the last shot for mavs. youre the franchise player. i get it, naz reid shoots the lights out with 7 3s but you have to takeover. you dont need a 3. its just a one-point lead. attack the basket or shoot a midrange jumper.