Stephen A. reacts to Zion Williamson’s NBA debut | First Take

[@Iaintsayinnothin..]

Shoutout to Lonzo man, fed Zion when he was hot, gave him confidence and stopped him from getting called back to the bench early so he could catch a rhythm, that's something a seasoned vet would do.

[@hissoka3138]

You could see Lonzo with a sly grin when Zion went to the free throw lane and the coach couldn´t pull him out for the 4th or 5th play in a row. He absolutely knew what he was doing. They had to call a timeout to get him out lol.

[@OBEYzALL]

Unselfish basketball i love it

[@nubastyle]

EXACTLY! Lonzo is a good teammate and player, not a hater that doesn't get him the ball.

[@NoLongerGrilling]

Lonzo is the perfect type of PG I’d want on my team. Absolutely love his unselfishness

[@Djturnt]

@@OBEYzALL if only kyrie understood that

[@harsh1225p]

After the next game, Stephen A. Smith: I mean this brother is SPECIAL!!!

[@nique4268]

😂😂😂😂 🙅🏾‍♂️🧢

[@jaquanfields304]

Harsh Patel I swear I read this and heard his voice 😂😂😂😂

[@TheKondinho]

BAWLIN'

[@Gdavis864]

Better than skip tho he will never admit when he’s wrong

[@Jadlen213]

Kane Kostiuk he never said he couldn’t. All he said was he was looking for his health

[@ALO-hs5by]

Agent: “Trust me Zion this is a business, market yourself and I will make you the highest paid NBA athlete of all times.” Zion: “Just give me 18 minutes.”

[@KevyB.]

Enough of this stale type comment already. Quit being an internet sheep.

[@miaablue8255]

AL O W

[@shinsukenakamura2316]

@@KevyB. quit giving them attention.

[@vamplife2148]

Ooooph I felt that one

[@ALO-hs5by]

Kev. Mill, stale is Stephen A.’s five head and him going off on Kansas. Put yourself in Zions shoes and his families emotions these last months. Zion showed up and shut the haters up. It’s a great story and only the beginning. Enjoy it. Charlie Murphy: F yo couch

[@NickDeWayne]

Stephen A's point was even tho Zion statistically ended up having a good game he didn't look ALL the way like himself yet. Which was kinda true. The fact that he adjusted and still had a GREAT GAME statistically is a testament to his true talent though.

[@elstcman5]

Haha yeah it's true, but my man SAS was fighting real hard to not say Zion had a helluva game despite being not all the way there 😂

[@noredoosno2929]

I wonder if you people know he's just coming back from a injury and the pelican's medical staff specifically told him not to do too much

[@kevtheactivist7902]

And I quote "Pelicans let's dance"

[@eshw23]

Nick Wayne I feel like his athleticism’s is still 100% there he’s just smart enough not to use it after an injury

[@brianzhang318]

I mean of course maybe he didn't look to be in his true form, he doesn't entirely know what to expect. It's his first ever career basketball game. Although he's gotten little experience from the preseason, now is the real deal, he's up against the best of the best, against players like deamar. Also to mention coming of an injury, he’s just getting back into his own game. He just hasn't hit groove yet so it's absolutely fine and expected that he doesn't "look all the way like himself ".

[@LongLiveG]

Im just sitting here listening and when you really listen youll notice that these dudes literally arguing about nothing

[@savage9436]

You clearly don’t understand the true meaning of a DEBATE. Sports podcast ain’t for you bruh

[@galvatron3290]

LongLive Gaming You’re just figuring this out 🤣 You and your buddies probably sound the same way 🤣

[@moileung]

I think that's the narrative between these mkellerman and Stephen a. Boring at most.

[@carsoncoffel4129]

Look at ur name

[@Eltalstro]

Yep. They're idiots.

[@leifgloegetorp5003]

Stephen A: "Let me be clear" Also Stephen A: "Hesnehesaiight"

[@djcharlez]

Leif Gloege Torp 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Ao-goat]

LMFAOOOOOO literally

[@chambeet]

Thank you!

[@BlvckVnkhor]

literally high pitch laughed 😂😭😂😭😂

[@jaimeisgoated_4290]

Leif Gloege Torp LMAOOOOO!!

[@ctaylor2805]

Stephen a. Smiling like somebody told him they got a cure for his hairline in the thumbnail😂😄

[@stanleydavis2922]

You know he uses that spray on Fro

[@sederickoliver8957]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gabelincoln3608]

C Taylor they one funny

[@derwainable]

😂😂😂

[@waynegriffith5476]

Maaaannnnnn .... U KNOW u so wrong for THAT comment bruh 🤣

[@Cornwall1888]

He’s scored twice as many 3 pointer in 1 quarter than Ben Simmons has in his 3 season career 😂😂

[@Ky8d]

Justin Christopher oh, we know

[@peterjo5215]

Justin Christopher And you’re a casual

[@user-fl8ng9np7v]

@@peterjo5215 ben simmons is garbage

[@aeroniynao3845]

That's just sad though

[@felix.76ers]

@@user-fl8ng9np7v nope

[@PressCAPLOCK]

Tomorrow's topic: "Will Zion join the Lakers at some point in his career?"

[@taydafranklin7800]

Ir switch sports and play for the Cowboys

[@drewcliff82]

You mean warriors

[@wolferine6466]

He just need to stay awwwfff thaaa weeeduh

[@everybodylovesaj221]

Day after tomorrow: “is Zion already the best player in the league?”

[@alexanderpanayi7212]

Or the Clippers🤣😂

[@andregant9980]

The whole while Max was talking, I was thinking “Steph A. don’t like Max making good points.” Lmao

[@pctx1030]

Max has passed Stephen A and his fake "sources" a long time ago. It's just that if Stephen A gets removed he would be like, WAH WAH WAH IT'S RACIST. So that's why they still have him at the no.1 position.

[@TheEmperorXavier]

Facts

[@jeazyjayy]

Stephen A’s face in the thumbnail is me when she lets me hit

[@ephraimjames5292]

😂😂😂

[@sholovesholove4620]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂👌😂

[@byrnejobie]

Bruhhh

[@Ky8d]

That was his face when he heard the rumors about The Knicks drafting Zion & getting Kyrie n KD

[@goldenokoko3211]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KOOKUP]

SAS looks like he’s on 37 different drugs in the thumbnail

[@2402devin]

WHO WAS ON CRACKKK !

[@coolkids374]

Stay off the 37 drugsssssssssss-uh

[@trossponsor9077]

He looks like Max just went under table and sucked his =D

[@Marcocappp]

STAY OFF THE WEED MAN

[@darnellsamuel6940]

Yeah this dude speeding

[@mr.j5526]

Zion with a Knicks jersey on Steven A. Smith: We may be looking at the next Lebron ...maybe even Jordan.

[@jameelmorton6962]

Man😂

[@GT-OD]

Zion is his own man he should be a next NBA legend but he doesn't have to be the next MJ or LeBron.

[@Commievn]

Zion won't be the next LeBron or Jordan. He's the next Barkley, similar body frame, height, weight and playstyle.

[@javiermejia9209]

Brock McClain it’s a joke man

[@Commievn]

@@javiermejia9209 I know, i was replying to the *Reality of O'D*

[@PressCAPLOCK]

A couple of months ago Jay Williams said that Rj Barrett is gonna be better than Zion 💀

[@Gutileonardo1]

Stephen A said that too

[@Tiddlybasher]

Nobody: Stephen A: “LET ME EXPLAIN LET ME EXPLAIN”

[@lredd631]

Jay Will: i ain't saying ANYTHING😂😂😂

[@derciomariote]

@@lredd631 Bruuuhhh

[@FloydWhoElseTV]

His points and what he's looking for doesn't have anything to do with were u impressed or not. Lol

[@SkyraXD]

😂😂😂😂😂😂the burner account on Twitter rey have a field day with that one

[@liliththerapper]

Zion:averages a Quadruple double and 50 Points a game Stephen A: he aight he aight

[@Militantreturns]

It's. Called hating

[@KevyB.]

Enough of this stale type comment already. Quit being an internet sheep.

[@bruceluther5738]

Steven a is a bronsexual and all bronsexuals are scared of Zion

[@doggyworldboxing2130]

Kev. Mill stop saying this on every comment ur being a internet sheep

[@nelsonkuria4086]

Militantreturns he ain’t hatin he jus said he was looking to see whether he is healthy enough

[@macesports]

*NBA player scores 500 points in a game* Stephen A: “hes aight”

[@curiosityl.6261]

He's an idiot man. His debut was absolutely incredible given his circumstances. Even if he wasn't injured this would be a pretty good debut. He had like a 6 minute span where he scored 17 points, like it was nothing.

[@conormctapoutaka0-1aka0tit5]

If he's white and scores 500 Stephen A: "I'm telling you brothas ain't having it"

[@klockworkninja]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thedukeofcraft1464]

Curiosity L. It was actually only 3 minutes

[@RickyMoss]

@our hair defies gravity so can we come on it was a great game he had like 20 in the second half

[@StanModGaming]

oh my Stephen A creepy smile on the thumbnail lol

[@z_kd]

😂

[@OfficiallyRonny]

he's a zion stan😂

[@kingrollo8199]

Very creepy,

[@jordan12118]

😂😂😂

[@micah4494]

STAYYY OFFF THE WEEEED

[@mrrickstur]

Imagine SAS’s expression if Zion did this as a Knicks player 😂

[@REDANDSILVER741]

Would have named him the next MJ.

[@realizbac4624]

4esthetics I almost forgot Zion was 100 percent more likely to get drafted by the Knicks and ended up being drafted to New Orleans 😂

[@VladimirElliot]

Go look at Stephen A’s expression to the Knicks making the playoffs😂😂😂

[@Name-ev8pr]

5:54 "He looooked a little giiiiipmyyyy" Stephen A. cracks me up.

[@amas2441]

Woah why he said that??!

[@KeefCounty]

*Plays 1st career game after coming off a knee injury Max : “He’s not as explosive as he was in college.”

[@keaudretoler]

That baffled me

[@animelytical8354]

He was just conceding that because he knew where SAS was going to go. His point was that even without the things that made him a household name to begin with being in full working order, he still balled out to the highest degree.

[@kmacadaeg7]

Max is such an idiot.

[@blastinkaps8826]

Keefey Tho u not paying attention or some?

[@georockmann7113]

You are acting as if he expected him to be 100%. He even said later on that zions not in midseason shape. Y'all need to stop taking offense from anything

[@mikhailsubero4323]

Zion makes one pass ZION HAS THAT LEBRON JAMES PASSING MENTALITY calm down Max 💀💀💀💀💀

[@zekekasichiro-smith4725]

Hahahahaha. Like always, max is exaggerated with his credibility and skill visions

[@animelytical8354]

He showed vision several times. They showed too. The Bron thing is him getting a bit hype. It's the positional comparison

[@brownosarenkhoe3755]

Please LeBron wasnt in the nba he had a Tattoo chosen one so give me a break. Zion can bei praise too !!!

[@cane2486]

Lebron got that tattoo because he’s like one out of thousands to make it out of poverty. He is the chosen one from his city

[@Barak144]

He's been making good passes since he was in high school LeBron is a overrated stat padder.

[@ruchinwakohu4683]

Jay Williams just had his most epic moment on tv 😂😂😂. The faces he made right before he whispered "Sometimes you really frustrate me" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anwarholt]

Jay Williams: Sometimes you really frustrate me Stephan A: WELL SO WELCOME TO FIRST TAKE 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@powerofone9797]

😂

[@StReEtWaLkeRpNoY]

First Take in a nutshell

[@smallworldz7241]

Zion: scores 17 straight points & goes 4 for 4 from 3 in his first regular season game WeRe yOu iMpREssEd??

[@joeyskar]

Zion Williamson is back from injury! Stephen A: You're wrong and here's why...

[@andy19876543210]

because he was open half the time lol also taking some wimoy layups

[@bfrankwithme4514]

I’m impressed

[@roughdaylife123]

I don't judge a player till he plays at least 5 games.

[@mileshii]

Andrew721 because “he can’t shoot”

[@theinvictussamaritan4778]

22/7/3 in 18 minutes, I’ll take that all day every night! 🔥

[@EDTheOneable]

He hit 4 3pters in a row playing at the 5 lol He's a small ball 5 for sure

[@yomammasboo713]

Unlike L3/9RON he is coming into the league knowing how to shoot. This kid is gonna be a goat.

[@patricija4179]

You wont cause he wont be playing

[@TropicaIJay]

@@yomammasboo713 bronsexual

[@ikeplumo3377]

youll take those 5 turnovers with it?

[@spectraphantom9374]

“Max you actually explained why” lmao the shade😂😂

[@Tom-ne1kt]

Stephen “ this brother is special” a smith

[@Fyi66661]

Tom haha

[@ken9333]

Bruuuh 😂😂😂

[@futurehofer1564]

This is his first nba game and he only started playing 5on5 less than a month ago, he is clearly a bit off rythym, he still 19 can yall chill out

[@dawsondawson9012]

future hofer, ikr

[@scottg8559]

Yea but knee injuries are very serious, look at derrick rose...NEVER played a single game like pre injury...you lose the explosiveness which is really really sad because thats what made him exciting to watch

[@doc8013]

@@scottg8559 you do know D Rose's injuries are nothing like what Zion just went though, right?

[@scottg8559]

Rose was acl, zion was meniscus yes...having your knee cut open and operated on does alot of damage, also ppl are skeptical if it was more because normally recovery is 6 to 8 weeks and this was well over 4 months... cam you not obviously tell he is slower and cant move as quick? Just like rose

[@scottg8559]

I know its his first game back but I don't think he'll be the same zion man, he was a freak train in the paint like lebron and AD, but I'm not sure if we'll see the explosive dunks we're used to anymore

[@Justsayinbruh]

4:02 me when I find out she's pregnant and she says I'm the father

[@stephenolan]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@idtolani]

😐😐😂😂😂😂

[@lilwaynecarter6107]

Lmfao 😂 😂

[@tomj8527]

Gold

[@albsan6724]

deaddd

[@mainframe4051]

Jay Williams to Stephen A: Sometimes you really frustrate me! America: Welcome to our reality Jay.

[@rodriguez6486]

Gotta show Lonzo ball some love! He put Zion in those situations!

[@theahch]

💯

[@insomthegreat]

If you open Zo passes.

[@guillermomclean8657]

Him and lonzo going to work 💯👏🏾

[@IEXECUTIVE]

The Pundits have gone out of their way to not give Zo his props over the last 15 games.

[@animelytical8354]

I don't want to give him too much credit for that because he found some offensive form coming out of his comfort zone. He needs to keep developing the ability to get it himself whenever he wants alongside his fantastic distribution

[@animelytical8354]

LMFAO SAS "I heard you were looking for me" "I had a few doctor's appointments. I need to make sure I'm healthy".

[@ranranallen4258]

Mr carter sas

[@haroldbrown6173]

Dawg!!!!🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@18sevencl]

4:02 this better has to be a meme on ig😂😂

[@user-e1337]

Please Jah 🙏

[@dillonfosa]

Lol

[@isaacarmijo7105]

4:02 when u in an elevator and someone farts and u the first one to smell it

[@ionknow2430]

😂😂😂

[@mrrightnow8726]

🤣🤣🤣

[@scottycranwell283]

😆😂🤣😆😂🤣

[@davidmckesey7119]

Comment of the year already

[@Parsa-je1vd]

😂😂😂

[@stevenla7865]

normal american: sensational! unbelievable! superstar! stephen a: he aight! he aight!😂

[@kingjamestres]

A lot of Americans speak like that

[@telltalewok1689]

Steven La in NY, that means dude is fire

[@animelytical8354]

"Normal American"? Humans, fam. Humans.

[@YungNdFaded]

Steven La and 3 season after “stephen a : OMG HE IS THE BEST HE IS THE FUTURE I KNEW IT I KNEW IT ZION IS THE NEW KING”

[@OrangeEtBleu]

Zion is decent

[@xcelljy]

SAS already hating on zion. was SAS crying live on espn when knicks didnt get zion ???

[@antoinefreeman5115]

Yep👍

[@jonathonlutz8180]

Yes. Yes he was

[@gmpm]

Could’ve predicted this take and seen it coming from a mile away. He’s so predictable.

[@keshan8737]

grrrindz he won’t even hating g 😂 but hey go off

[@curiosityl.6261]

He has no idea what he's talking about dude. Smith is just an idiot. This debut was absolutely amazing given his circumstances

[@juniorsoto1997]

When Zion has more threes in 3 minutes than Ben Simmons in his entire career. 🤯🤯🤯

[@victorbarrera9993]

Junior Soto 😳😳

[@user-pu3cf9pd2m]

crazy

[@nolantudor9811]

Simmons needs to approve but that's not his game. Hes good enough where he's at imo.

[@juniorsoto1997]

Nolan Tudor he will never be a superstar if only has post moves. BI is better in my opinion the Simmons. His game has to many flaws and he isn’t a championship caliber player as of right now

[@nolantudor9811]

No doubt he could shoot better but I'm terms of affecting a win he's there. Great vision, slashing and great defense. The man does everything but shoot. Don't crucify me but almost a LeBron type. He the shooters around him and there's no problem. I like Ingram as a Laker fan. I feel like he could be the product of the best player on a bad team. Almost inflated stats of you will. But not saying he's no all star he will be for sure.

[@sexybologna616]

4:02-4:09 everyone's reaction when Molly talks or interrupts 🤬😤🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BiggsWaGwan]

Sexy Bologna 4:07 Molly’s reaction

[@scottycranwell283]

😆😂🤣😆😂🤣

[@daranthomas8123]

“He said sometimes you irritate me” sounds like me talking to my girl

[@mfine218]

Daran Thomas 😂😂😂

[@NeroGlace]

Told mines this last night

[@gvvmbino043]

😂😂😂😂💀💀

[@soccerholden13]

Get yourself a rotation. Then you'll be less irritated. Lol

[@daranthomas8123]

soccerholden13 I already got one still gotta act like I don’t she noisy

[@dannongreen4393]

Stephan A always changing narrative when he's wrong

[@747lch]

none of this is real dude, its "reality" tv

[@KingAurelius1]

Jack The Clipper I agree with every word bro. That’s the issue with the world in a nutshell. Peace ☮️

[@JustinW25]

Lol forever

[@Sequel7]

Miles Davidson I don’t think he cares what u think mike he makes millions working for espn. In fact he gets paid more than some nba players lol

[@bendover3653]

@Miles Davidson You do realize it's his job right? If ESPN tells him to talk about UFC obviously he can't just tell them no. You "dislike" a guy for doing his job lol what are you like 12?

[@ashofiedgaming9366]

Zion said “ get my gumbo ready”

[@JeremyWhy]

Ashofied Gaming 🤣🤣🤣

[@meekpose7146]

Gumbeaux

[@Go-Goe]

😂😂😂😂🙈🙈

[@Scottiebarnes4MVP]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@xTidus24xx]

@@meekpose7146 no

[@patricija4179]

Top 2 of 2019 Draft Class in 5 years: Zion- injured because gravity does not work on him when he gets up but works twice as hard when he gets down Ja- probably in hospital because he tried to catch a body with between the legs 360 over Aaron Baynes and Steven Adams Ben Simmons- makes his 10th 3 of his career

[@andergarcia4953]

- 23 it's painfully accurate

[@LilSuperOG]

👊😆‼🔥🚬

[@citrustaco]

Gravity affects everyone the same rate at 9.8 m/s^2.

[@alazarassefa8083]

@@citrustaco wooooooooooshh

[@GueroTx01]

10 3s is too many

[@hmosesmamulu6491]

😂😂 SAS: "Zion Williamson gonna be a stupid star " 1:58

[@chowjr3659]

"We all know this!!" 🙂

[@mrdeplorable3097]

😂😂😂

[@YoYo-xr3ew]

Lol

[@youngblacklife9419]

🤣🤣🤣

[@iceyx8507]

4:02 when im on the toilet after eating taco bell with extra fire sauce

[@user-e1337]

Pfff lol

[@tacosrock11_34]

Haha

[@coldskoolbeatz]

😂

[@ricosuave6393]

*nobody* *nobody at all* Jason Williams: *breathes oxygen* Stephen A.: LEMME EXPLAIN! LEMME EXPLAIN! 1:53 😂😂💀

[@tackotinker9874]

Cause he already knows he’s about to be the contrarian for the sake of TV lol

[@patarpon15]

I'm not saying anything

[@Shogun1999]

Brah you pulled every youtube comment trick

[@nicholascole2613]

Zion is aight, nothing more nothing less.

[@victorbarrera9993]

😂😂

[@Omakhara]

Me: *drops phone* Also me: Please dont be cracked My phone: Stephen A in the thumbnail

[@aethos0]

MKpwn youre not funny this comment is stupid

[@Omakhara]

@@aethos0 Yes, its indeed very true that your comment is stupid. Try some punctuation next time kiddo ;)

[@KevyB.]

Enough of this stale type comment already. Quit being an internet sheep.

[@Omakhara]

ok boomer. If you want to be a tryharding unique snowflake then by all means go on. I just agreed with the general sentiment of how Stephen A looked weird in the thumbnail and decided to have a little fun with it.

[@redhood629]

Kev. Mill lmao what’s ur guys problem? It’s just a joke on the internet nothing to get angry about lol

[@Ethan-qk8fv]

Should be titled “ESPN overreact to Zion Williamson’s NBA debut”

[@herbyoung2767]

They need ratings

[@chikushodiz91]

Herb Young 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️stay dumb

[@chikushodiz91]

Y’all non hoopers so I’m not surprised of this

[@chikushodiz91]

Khadim Diop lol right

[@VisionzTrue]

how was it an overreaction he played good when he settled down and got into the flow

[@eliaschelios7724]

Stephen to Max: “Max you wrong but let me explain why are you right”

[@LatrellDaGod]

Zion is awesome and I love Lonzo Ball playing with him. Never was a fan of ball but the way he kept feeding his big man and not being selfish throughout the game was great!

[@h1xlockz117]

Zion “cheat code” Williamson😤

[@mrrickstur]

KingSlim X, that’s Curry’s nickname 😂

[@hamudialtom624]

When u sitting next to that one musty kid in class 4:02

[@malo6411]

😂😂😂

[@MrMessyb]

Musty 😂😂

[@Lycan4647]

Facts lmao

[@cameron6094]

I wish someone would look at me the way Stephen A be looking in the thumbnail

[@powerofone9797]

You're crazy for that one😂😂

[@ymntyler]

Zion great af ! Zion looked good af. He is good he hve to get back in basketball groove. He is well conditioned let him get in his groove first quarters was nerves he will be back💪🏾

[@chartist_123]

This dude field goal percentage was amazing now and in nba summer league , this man is efficient when he plays

[@georgepascual1]

Chartist _12 yes in garbage time and meaningless summer games. Great job

[@jeremiahmoss7500]

blastercombo audio it was literally a close and winnable game for the pelicans before he got taken out lmao

[@_Benjiglo_]

4:02 When you gotta sneeze but it won’t come out

[@ezeuzuka3344]

I felt that..

[@tonysins1233]

Lmfao they’re doing a lot with that thumbnail 😂

[@jahmarclark6845]

Tony Sins facts 🤣 ESPN kno what they be doing

[@humpdefunk]

Dats a paddlin LOL

[@YoungPrince]

4:00 got me laughing

[@user-e1337]

Lolol same

[@captainramius790]

I watched the game while walking on the treadmill at the gym last night. Man the hype around this kid is real... it's so obvious hes still trying to get healthy and he looked incredible in that 4th quarter... I had no idea he could shoot 3 pointers like that. The pelicans are by far the most interesting team in the league right now. With ball, hayes, Ingram and Zion the ceiling on this team is off the charts.

[@ImaSuburban]

“Preach Max” lmaooo 😂😂

[@Prince-dz3fm]

Obi Nwaeze “This brotha.. can flat our BALL! Ok no question. “ - Stephen A

[@BuckarooBanzai-]

6:46 thats me when my wife says i cant go out drink with my boys 😂

[@domhopson609]

Stephen A Smith got smashed in this debate Zion looked great last night despite what one individual wanted to see from him

[@alleniverson5180]

Exactly like he’s not even answer the headlining question😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@zacgofast2739]

What would be the point in the show if they all just agreed with eachother?

[@josh0766]

Dom Hopson you didn’t see the game, he didn’t look great, you could tell he was not totally in shape which is understandable because you’re being put in the nba in the middle of the season in your rookie year. He was good, he really was just shooting threes that were wide open.

[@domhopson609]

@@josh0766 no bro i watched it whether he was out of shape or not but to come off an injury (possibly still injured) and to still put up 22 pts is great for a rookie in his debut season no matter how you slice it

[@josh0766]

Dom Hopson he’s not injured they would not have put him out there if he was still injured. Yeah it was good but if you look at the totality of the game he didn’t look great. Part of that is on the pelicans he really couldn’t get into a rhythm with how they were playing him

[@Cyrus7596]

"Zion Williamson is gonna be a Stupastahh"

[@tedbundy1503]

Ja marant is to just watch

[@tacotom3492]

@@tedbundy1503 100%... both have star power. Not sure about super star but top 15 players easily

[@tedbundy1503]

@@tacotom3492 💪

[@ConfesstoChrist]

Taco Tom you talking all time???

[@loriclanry7287]

Monat

[@ISOkeem13]

Dude said he looked “gimpy” that’s how Zion walks 😁 penguin like

[@scottycranwell283]

..thought he walks more like a pelican if you ask me..

[@ezeuzuka3344]

@@scottycranwell283 I see what you did there😂

[@BossANova-xw9qi]

@@scottycranwell283 lol 🔥😂 😂

[@JamesBrown-bz2xv]

He did look gimpy. His lateral movement wasn't there. With all the injuries this franchise has dealt with in the last 4-5 years- it would be wise to sit him down until he is 100% healthy.

[@ikillerz_uya8664]

🐧

[@_AIAH_]

4:02 When your girl asks you to post a couple pic on your socials

[@yashuafelton4567]

😂😂😂 I'm dead 💀

[@jimmychudubem9124]

😂😂😂 literally saw this comment when he did that ong

[@nbayoungbud9164]

Let's Hope He Stays Healthy 🙏 Future Of The League Is Looking Good 💯

[@hydrocityz8810]

4:02 meme incoming

[@kostarz]

Meme, gify, line em all up! Lol

[@DJBANnumb3r1]

Yup

[@lordpotato4644]

When you smell a fart, but you don't know if it was yourself

[@auc2.0]

Stephen A Smith looks like he's cuckoo for Coco puffs in the thumbnail.

[@SpeedwAvE_]

Lmao 😂😂😂

[@mikegomez3515]

😂😂😂

[@racentour5172]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@guccitwotimes074]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nino2910]

Auc 2.0 😂😂

[@hankitytankity]

Zion needs to look at d-rose and take lesson from his career marred by injuries. D-rose looks really good right now because he's figured out how to hold back his tendency to be explosive yet be effective by better developing his mid-range game .

[@Itz_Crawfish]

"Welcome to First Take!" 😂😂😂😂

[@REGGIERT]

Everyone I introduce to you Mr Stephen “He’s Aight “ A . Smith

[@bigboi57]

4:07 “welcome to first take. WELCOME TO FIRST TAKE”💀💀

[@FMans-wk7zl]

So stephen a trying to tell us Zion scoring 17 pts in 3 mins is not impressive !

[@ColnWay]

He is looking for the activity and health :)

[@colinsushiboy745]

Stephen A always says the opposite of max. To pump up the viewership and ratings. In private he probably thinks Zions start was impressive

[@josh0766]

Colin Sushiboy exactly he’s alluded to it on the All the smoke podcast, this tv

[@coreyyo991]

He a clown

[@mrrickstur]

If Max is the one saying 17 points in 3 mins isn’t impressive, then SAS will switch positions and say “you’re wrong and here’s why”

[@Imsquarebidness]

Am i the only one who noticed stephen A and jay try not to laugh when max said he was blown away by zion? Lol

[@derekschott5209]

What I liked was I watched a professional at work. No stupid dances, no ridiculous stunts, just a guy with determination on his face who went out and showed what he was worth. How refreshing is that?! Wish this guy all the luck in the NBA.

[@Slenderirl]

I appreciate SAS keeping the hype at bay

[@bigb8862]

“Zion Williamson is going to be a stuperstar “ lmao

[@DMaintain]

Next Lebron Zion: I'm Steph Curry

[@imnotfromhere15]

Stephen A's "you know what I'm sayin" is the quickest and most efficient of all time... I understand it every time

[@nutmuffin2537]

"One of the most demanding sports you run 2.5 miles a game" Soccer players: 🤔

[@Alberts_Stuff]

I just replied, and totally mis read your comment lol. Yeah premier league players average 6.5 miles per game 👍🏻

[@SuperProTutorials]

Honestly the tiring part of basketball is the constant jumping not the running

[@aceone21]

3.5 miles times 82 games not including the playoffs. Plus a lot more movement at a faster pace. Basketball is much more physically demanding than Soccer.

[@dylanmutongamutonga9224]

Not really, a basketball game lasts 48 minutes. A football game or "soccer" is 90 minutes. You have 4 quarters in basketball plus timeouts and a half time(enough restbite for a top athlete), in football theres only one half and no quarters and thats after 45 minutes. Plus 3 subs allowed in a football so i think "soccer" players use more energy

[@MsTriggaTre]

I have played both, you get way more tired playing basketball... especially if the game is intense, constant back and forth full speed running and jumping, defending/boxing out. Basketball is more demanding

[@bobbywrtm]

4:01 When you smell Wendy Williams fart

[@6r0ck19]

bobbywrtm 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nortorioustxc4359]

bobbywrtm Wheezy outta here lol

[@xxjmxx13]

LOL

[@brosgee4529]

😂😂😊 oh stop that

[@FreeFoodforthePoor]

I see he’s going to get the Embiid treatment: “He’s the next greatest! He’s a revelation! He needs to nap after playing 20 minutes!”

[@number1ballknower]

it was actually insane i have him on my fantasy team and he literally jumped from 3 points to 32 in like 5 minutes

[@mrrandiom]

Jacob Ferreira lmao same I thought i was tripping

[@luzukomyoyo3208]

Stephen A's doctor tryna restrict his minutes on ESPN😂😂

[@FaceFamous]

4:02 Tom turning into Stinkmeanor..Boondocks 🤣🤣🤣

[@malikspliffs2899]

He literally going change that team nobody knows how to defend him he’s smart, tough dude was built for this

[@johnnyboy3410]

Dfauq you doin here Jimmy

[@tigergames7849]

@@johnnyboy3410 He's searching for wives to mess with.

[@MEGARAYMANable]

The plan is bet on his college shooting being the reality and have him beat you out there

[@malikspliffs2899]

David G if u got confidence like he does he already won , people so worried about injuries so much it’s annoying

[@daviscook9625]

Lmfao I'm dead the way jay will came In mmmmh mmmmh sometimes you really frustrate me😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@420lifestylebyjay6]

If he dont pull a "Oliver Miller" he should be ok! He has to stay healthy

[@powerofone9797]

😂😂😂

[@joshuaarceneaux3841]

Jay Looked He Had A Iverson Moment...@4:00 “Practice..Practice..We Talking About Practice”..

[@randybuchert3283]

At 35 seconds in I have to correct you.He's19 years old 7/6/2000. He'll be playing for many more years

[@vicraspa5988]

No one: Absolutely no one: Stephen A: LET ME EXPLAIN

[@infinitymixtapes9562]

Stephen A smiled like me when my girl says “we gon fight”

[@wilhelm8735]

So if you are injured longer, you come back healthier? Seems plausible

[@rjg7112]

Easy to imagine a Hall Of Fame career for a healthy Zion. But fitness and durability are the first two ingredients of greatness. By these two measures Zion is anything but great. He's been great at being injured and winded late in games so far. I could see the potential for being an injury bust last year. The college season is less than half an NBA season, with games 40 minute, rather than 48 minutes, games. Contrast the start of Zion's professional career at age 19 with Charles Barkley. Barkley started his NBA career at 21 and played in 65 or more games for 12 consecutive seasons. Zion at best will get in 38 games, I believe, at age 19. Players at his size who start out careers injured typically get injured more as their careers progress. Unless he drops some serious weight, he is likely to get more injured as the time goes by.

[@jsoul99]

Stephan A Jackson Moonwalking like its a Motown 25 special. Lol

[@leedeluca2705]

I’ve been waiting for this take on Zion since last nights game. Woooooo Zion. Played great for the amount of time he was allotted

[@RickssonNilson]

greatest thumbnail of all time hahahaha

[@SmooveJeff]

4:55 “he dunked on DeMar DeRozan” Uhhh no he didn’t

[@george7026]

hes saying that like DeMar is a good defender too LOL

[@alinjo4421]

Yeah I’m rooting for Zion but it was embarrassing when he said that lol

[@Outlawtv76]

Right like he didn’t have NO dunks , I was literally at the game

[@williamlin6818]

Yeah and Jay kept exaggerating everything. Poeltl isn't 7'1 and is no glass cleaner. Who talks about per 48 stats? Stop it

[@andrewball1168]

Zion played great ! Anyone who finishes with, 22 points 7 rebounds and 3 assist (8-11 FG) 4-4 3pt range That's a great game *zion was on minute restriction played 18/48* *zion is a rookie and his first game which the whole world watched* Zion did his thing

[@er5490]

That little hop after Zion scores gets me hyped up lol