Stephen A. Smith on Warriors' coaching experiment: Who cares Suns were offended? | First Take | ESPN

[@rolex2tone]

Lebron does it everyday he hands lue the board

[@andreamazzeo4306]

Honestly, you are not wrong

[@theearthisflatandimlightsk4801]

Lmao W 😂😂

[@liqdelshaun]

💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@kevinj9315]

Comment of the day

[@marcdddd9514]

So lue were gonna do a pick and roll pass to him then him okay? But lebr-

[@laithlabban72]

The suns should be upset they lost by 46 points, not that some players coached the team for the game

[@codex-not-found]

So true

[@KnucklesWTD]

Laith Labban It’s easier to blame other people instead of themselves...

[@visionxx5724]

How you call yourself a professional basketball team and get blew out by 46 points? Smh damn that’s sad

[@titans12321]

That Vision 4 games by 40 this year lmao and 2 were 48

[@mofethegreat]

Nick Woahhhhhhh, Lol.

[@jamesburgess2k]

I love how this turned from the warriors players coaching, to how shitty the Suns organization is. Lol

[@jrod908]

Cause that’s essentially why the warriors were coaching themselves

[@eddierivers3250]

Just goes to show you Steve Kerr does nothing as a coach he has probably the easiest job in sports right now

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Eddie Rivers Well the guys already know what to do. Outside of the playoffs and close games they probably don’t need him too much anymore

[@eddierivers3250]

kefkapalazzo1 it's been like that tho Steve Kerr has missed a lot of games for obvious reasons of course which I get but they we're winning without him question do you think the spurs with this team or even the last couple years are they winning without Greg popovich There to coach them?

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Eddie Rivers no and I think pop is a better coach, but has like saying lebron is better than someone. The greatness of lebron doesn’t tell you much about who you’re comparing him to

[@ChachinAKAChino]

Who cares? Kerr learned it from the best coaches. Pop does it. Do you know what they have in common? (Besides obvious ties) RINGS!

[@King.kai.24]

That and they’re post game interviews are funny asf

[@kylemclaughlin8319]

Tyrone Lue has a ring too!!!!!!

[@deangelojackson6952]

ChachinAKAChino pop doesn't pass to players, he passes to his asst coaches

[@IHeartDana.v1]

Kyle McLaughlin Tyronn Lue inherited a 30-10 record team. They won a title, so I give him credit for that. However, he does not deserve to be discussed amongst great and legendary coaches such as Pop, Kerr, Stevens, Casey, Thibodeau or even Budenholzer to a certain extent

[@chasbuckner104]

ChachinAKAChino Steve Kerr isn’t a very good coach in my eyes you see when he gets sick they do the same thing

[@paulf.84]

Tyron Lue does this every game 😂

[@citedamas]

Paul F. , you are so right!!!!

[@Hailmaryy28]

Yoooo facts looool

[@travellerman3783]

Paul F. Hahaha on point. I dont understand why makin noise on one game while cavs have done it all d time.

[@naklovesjesus3204]

Looool

[@EdwardRodriguez26]

S A V A G E B O Y Z

[@Peek935]

What's more disrespectful is that Troy Daniels thinks he got an opinion in this lmaooo

[@Chr1ShawnKPD]

Peek the Ankylosaurus I think that comment is ironic coming from you, person not in the NBA.

[@Peek935]

Chris Shawn stfu u had no idea who he was until he started whining about the other team coaching themselves

[@Chr1ShawnKPD]

Peek the Ankylosaurus Not true, I was already aware of Troy Daniels obviously not a marquee name but still know of him.

[@tykuresa22]

Chris Shawn congratulations

[@lilwaynecarter6107]

Chris Shawn shut up dude

[@chefcurry7971]

Should be mad they lost by 46 points

[@bambiwilliams7834]

I don't see any problem with it

[@danielps97]

Bambi Williams 00

[@adam7mma]

Cause it didn't happen to your fuckin team. I'm a Suns fan. Shit hurt!

[@adam7mma]

@johnDomain well.. yeah. what other mentality would it be?

[@SShaBazzz]

Kerr made one of the greatest coaching decisions if all time. He put them on the hot seat and made them respect his job. Cudos to Steve on that. He also learned what they like to do.

[@gov3rnor17]

“Get a better organization, get a better team, then come talk to me.” Stephen A. Smith Ruthless 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrAVGNdude]

Who cares about the suns? Lmaoo But this is what the warriors should be doing now. Giving themselves a challenge in easy games like this to keep themselves interested so they won't lose unnecessary games in the regular season. Great idea by Kerr

[@zeroxyzzz]

Both are 1st and 2nd seed now🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrAVGNdude]

@@zeroxyzzz What a turnaround since then! Lol this is amazing

[@mbayediop1094]

@@zeroxyzzz they still ain’t winning nothing

[@mbayediop1094]

@@MrAVGNdude they still ain’t winning nothing 😤

[@wakoblank]

​@@MrAVGNdudestill havnt won anything

[@TheDirtyrug86]

The warriors are bored

[@jclingad9589]

Carlos Pacheco

[@jclingad9589]

Carlos Pacheco 😁

[@sonegreat]

deharleyva ... They are making the finals.

[@ajmartin6758]

deharleyva u dumb asf

[@haloacegamerhag4039]

deharleyva well you make it back to back to back Years you probably care less about actually winning😕

[@budweiser416]

The real problem here is that "PEOPLE OVER REACT TO THINGS" it is a mesaage for his players

[@Dzejman]

it's funny that Troy Daniels is offended by everything. first he had a problem with some player saying that they should be in d-league after that 48 point loss to the spurs (and he wanted to fight him) and now again he has problems while another over 40 point loss. How about you shut up and you and your teammates start playing some respectable basketball? maybe I have a short memory but i don't remember sixers having that many 40 point losses when they tanked.

[@delusionalcowboysfan3175]

Dzejman troydan??

[@eajae26]

Then that should make more sense.

[@jackbaker6586]

Shows you Kerr has a strong relationship with his team making them get involved in the game having fun trying something new not their fault suns cant do it lol.

[@SMFCAWFAN]

Last time I checked, there's a video on KZbin that shows Manu Ginobili with a clipboard drawing up a play on the sidelines. Plus this is a different way for the players to get engaged in the game cuz they hear the same shit for the past three years and they need to switch it up to keep it interesting

[@illusionsane7980]

LORD KEITH All kinds of truth.... All kinds

[@aperson4340]

What is disrespectful is losing by 46...

[@OvOBreezy126]

Stephen A. Smith & Max was 100% on point. *One of them rare moments when I agree with them both*

[@lildagga2064]

Fans should be upset that they team gets blown out at least twice a week lmao how you mad and you got beat by 46 😂

[@hisgloryourjoy3802]

I wonder if Stephen A gets tired of hearing himself.

[@dirtysouth693]

Gajeel Redfox i wish they muted him everytime he says "so when you look from that prospective" lol

[@stormcomilang869]

S. Smith all talk

[@sleepymv611]

Or when he says " The_________ of the world" which he manages to use wrongly I might add!

[@khuo0219]

"The fact of the matter is", how about "it is"?

[@Greatergood3]

I see what you did there, but he gets paid for it. Don't like it don't listen! Millions of others will you rebel lol

[@Ahilliard44]

I love that Steve Kerr did this. It allows the player a unique perspective on the game they wouldn't otherwise be able to have. It will allow players to develop their game sense further. Another great move for the betterment of this Warriors team.

[@joshdobbs23]

As if their team chemistry wasn’t high enough, doing this honestly increases that even more. Having your own teammates listen to you and having them ask you questions about the plays. Great innovation by Kerr and even more respect to him as a coach

[@elijahb1117]

Joshuah not an innovation by Kerr at all. Not the first to do this, definitely not the last

[@hoopsjunction4928]

They need to be offended about their record

[@davebdavis4949]

Did stephen a said this brother is as far as im concerned the 2nd best player in the nba, class personified, 6'11 with a 7'6 wingspan had a handle of a point guard, can pull up from 30 and score 30 points in his sleep

[@jiren1768]

Greg Popovich been doin that for years with his veteran... Tyrone Lue is literally doin that since he came in Cleveland... So what the big deal ?

[@SMFCAWFAN]

Bakary LeBron has been doing that***

[@ksalanpang]

drey actually looked like a coach when dressed up :D

[@Philly-zo2xn]

Why is it a big deal tho Pop been doing this for years he has always let his guys like Kawhi and Parker and Duncan run the huddles and take over the coaching job same as Tye Lue he lets LBJ and sometimes he even let Kyrie do it not a big deal

[@baplayz9173]

Eric Quick I agree with the coach pop part but we all know that LeBron the coach

[@OEThe11]

"Lets LeBron coach" lol

[@strawhats100]

OEThe11 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😭😭

[@BigKorn319]

Spurs been doing it for years

[@Saw9Kill109]

Lyric not here anymore lol

[@victorwalston3280]

They just having fun

[@femiaderewa3556]

That play at 3:00 is why they are winning the championship again

[@derrickrichardson9]

As a coach this is pretty much what you want in your players. Being a coach you teach the players during practice days and on game day you go out execute what you were taught simple.what Kerr has is confidence in the talent of the roster and this is a coaches dream it’s just u know every team doesn’t have this much IQ on one team like them.#YouTeachTheyExecute

[@bigpoppabotch3523]

Kerr passes the clipboard because Iguodala has great basketball IQ and will likely coach in the NBA one day. Lue pretends that his clipboard matters while James calls the shots because he's a control freak

[@thatcoolkid777]

Ku Klux Knuckles we’re not talking about Bron though.

[@deswil2557]

yup Andre was a steal and half , I miss him in Philly . one of my favorite players !!!

[@bigpoppabotch3523]

WaveMaster99 It's more of a dig at Lue, it's not an insult to call LeBron a control freak, just common knowledge

[@thatcoolkid777]

Ku Klux Knuckles it wasn’t that, its just that it seems like I always see Lebron’s name with GSW topics and vice versa. Thats how it always is nowadays

[@MauiNeggas]

Lol

[@jejo63660]

When you have 2 MVP's and 4 All-Stars in the starting roster, an 8 year old child could be the coach and still win.

[@iortizjunior]

Rashad_123785 damn dude your math is still wrong. 2 MVP's plus 4 all stars would be 6 not 8

[@ajmartin6758]

Big Boy this guy a dumb ass rockets fan

[@MarcoGL16]

Big Boy dumbass

[@ajmartin6758]

Can’t wait till we thump them Stg

[@CODPIMPS4210]

Rashad_123785 did you pass 2nd grade math?

[@Dizzinator2114]

The other part about this is Steve used to work for the suns....

[@saad1008]

When did Stephen A turn heel ?

[@publicdomain9971]

Yeezy Dude around the time lebron called him "fake news"

[@buckmarley3422]

Right, i noticed he been goin in on Lebron lately almost Skip Baylesslike. If Lebron called him out that might explain it, KD called him out and he played heel too.

[@toxicmelody6228]

Wrestling fan?

[@chestergrimes3]

Yeezy Dude 😂

[@lathakidd1805]

Bro lol😂😂😂 he's always been a heel he had a couple baby face moments but he just shoots from the hip. Wrestling term that's wassup

[@shawnmoe1123]

How can you not love this team this was genius Dubs Up let's go

[@jasonu3741]

was a nice way to get a team who's been to 3 straight finals to care about a random game in February before the all-star break. when the bright lights dont feel so bright anymore when the big stage doesnt look so big anymore when the loud crowd just becomes background noise you need creative ways to keep veteran and championship degree players engaged and interested.

[@bamboo411611]

Kerr has a good idea of making his players more involve in solving their problem..

[@RoyalWuun]

"It's a lot like touchdown celebrations. You don't want them to celebrate, don't let them in the endzone". Holy shit! Much respect for that analogy.

[@davidsayimright57]

GSW wins the next 3 finals Stamp it

[@Aatrick]

David Sayimright okc gone beat them

[@ringz3215]

DNA Aatrick not in a seven game series. Only the rockets can do that.

[@2oger2uan]

1 down 2 to go

[@anonimuldduckx274]

Nope the warriors are DONE

[@ultronai1331]

I actually think that's a great idea considering what been said of the situation. The players should have more of a say since they're the ones actually playing.

[@Stanleycharlot]

Lebron leCoach leGM

[@JoelFunny]

Stanley pranktv bruh 💀💀😭

[@dennisleon2368]

Stanley pranktv leowner

[@ChooseJoy7]

For real 😂

[@joshhighwind9886]

Reminds me of the 'inside the nba' video I saw of Chuck roasting the Suns so bad. It was pure gold.

[@zoejers1291]

Lmao everybody taking turns to learn 😂😂

[@mr.Swartz]

Excellent way of keeping the players heads in the game. This gives ownership to the players and lets them connect to their coaches

[@professorsolo6484]

Lavar was right, Kerr doesn’t even have to coach

[@nikosvault]

until they play someone good.

[@B1gPopp4]

Vivir _ L

[@spawn6459]

Vivir _ You're just as dumb as Lavar if you believe that

[@zacharyknoll1635]

Absolutely outstanding mentor ship and leadership.

[@ShadomanG]

This was tough to see. I am a Suns fan--from PHX. This display of basketball is damn near pathetic & embarrassing. Did I like the coaching move? No ... but thats where was as PHX needs to show more PRIDE & some damn fight. Kerr used to be our GM, he trolled us--best revenge is to play BETTER ball if you're PHX

[@caml126]

ShadomanG ya man I don’t see a great direction for your suns...

[@ShadomanG]

Word. Best thing is--is that I recently moved to the midwest so I only get to see them play every blue moon on the "Primetime" games which turn out to a 40 pt blowout lol

[@caml126]

ShadomanG hear that.. really liked y’all with Nash and stout

[@winchesterwestfield6733]

Suns haven’t been relevant since Steve Trash

[@Phxsuns29]

Winchester Westfield and yeah Steve Nash was trash your and idiot

[@noelquinones8836]

Kerr's done it all. A champion coach,player and now a clipboard assistant.

[@CareFreeCommuting]

What Kerr did is the definition of coaching. When you teach something back, you understand it far more than listening. Dude comes across as the most progressive (I’m not talking politics) guys ever to be in the nba. He definitely uses a ton of psychology in his methods and responses. Plus, I think he actually cares about his guys as humans more than anything, like a coach should. Humans respond better to that than old school styles or “it’s just a business” style of management.

[@DCB.20400]

The way I see it is that the Warriors tried to help them out by having the players coach and they still got blown out

[@baplayz9173]

Asian Kobe and Elfrid Payton are the only good things about this team

[@Barneythedinosaur3557]

😂

[@squallstrife-v5g]

Thats a good leadership move for Steve Kerr, let the players see the side of being a coach.

[@enriquegonzalez785]

Anyone on the Warriors is still a better coach than Ty Lue

[@tomsmith4452]

enrique gonzalez Including Javalle McGee!

[@LyricalConqueror]

At least my Suns were mentioned on First Take :(

[@mfkza569]

R.I.P Android 17

[@rrogers2370]

Steve Kerr and his brilliance will save the season.

[@Clips_36]

Kerr should do this against rockets or thunder

[@delcastilloian]

Clips 36 he's not stupid like you

[@Clips_36]

Furry Wolves you're a bigger idiot than I thought because it was a joke obviously you're not gonna let players coach against elite teams you jackass do u even watch ball? C'mon

[@dooder6755]

he doesn't know what basketball is look at his profile name

[@DesignzRUs]

he did this to get them ready for them

[@justinhill1921]

Clips 36 this is nothing new spurs do it all the time

[@myakhon]

i switched to the game for a few minutes last night and for about 20 or 30 seconds i thought it was a replay of a preseason game when i saw the players coaching

[@samuelbuffington7015]

Maybe the suns should hand their team to another organization

[@valleybadboyz1382]

Samuel Buffington another owner , yes lol

[@GabeTheGreat]

4:17 sums it up

[@anthonye6948]

Shhhesh do you hear that; that's the suns speaking and nobody heard shttttt🤣🤣

[@lilxhapo8366]

“Get a better organization get a better team then come talk to me “😂😂😂

[@anthonybennett2837]

And yall telling Mark Jackson couldn't do this? 😑😏😴😴😴

[@H0lyPh3n0m]

Anthony Bennett I’m shleeep

[@nateconley9801]

You shut yo draft bust ass up

[@fallenprodigy23]

Nah they’ll be 6th in the West with Mark Jackson trash offensive system

[@DesignzRUs]

this a form of coaching dude. Get his team engaged and playing better

[@anthonybennett2837]

fallenprodigy23 Really bruh?😑😒 My 6 year old son could coach this team & they still win it all...... Mark didn't get enough time point blank period...... He was the one who believed first in Steph, Klay & Dray..... The franchise was just too impatient💯

[@silvahsurfah]

Gangsta move by Steve Kerr! These guys will be unstoppable, understanding all angles of the game!

[@THEWRYTERS]

Trash 🗑 > Suns ☀️

[@sdscipio]

Great Move to involve then in decision-making, responsibility, etc.

[@davidsayimright57]

It's all Earl Watson Fault.

[@marvinmartir]

David Sayimright dude got fired like 4 games into the season. How is it his fault....

[@gbodioladimeji]

Marvin Martir sarcasm fam.

[@dennismenace2670]

Name me one other coach besides Pop who would publicly say my team is not hearing me right now so I did this to reach them? They are the #1 team in the league right now and they have problems that their coach is trying to fix it, they didn't trade their players to do it they tried something different and it may or may not work. But they are willing to try to make sure their team is at their best.

[@dacooooo]

Devin Booker is nothing but a rich man's Kevin Martin.

[@Paslrstudiosphoto]

King Bae He's still only 21yrs old. Not even Kobe did the things DBook has done so far in his career. So I'd rephrase your insights on actual facts.

[@marioalberto5868]

Monta Ellis

[@baronbolanos6678]

When has Kevin martin ever scored 70 points in a game?

[@ajmartin6758]

King Bae u dumb asf

[@ajmartin6758]

King Bae u dumb asf , d book way better than Kevin Martin and monta , 💯

[@nut873]

No problem from me. Any team or player who hates the opponent running up score, taunting etc...STOP THEM

[@macesports]

THE. SUNS. JUST. GOT. ROASTED. 🤯

[@MyKonaBoy]

GREAT take by Max, finally.

[@Facedamusic]

It was against the Phoenix Suns and there was NO Devin Booker so I’m not impressed!! 😂😂💯

[@leek7320]

Larriors Blew a 3-1 Lead Dog the Warriors could do this with Book playing

[@ojoj5194]

KD would do the same against ur Master lebron 1-7

[@Balunliinfi]

Any one who played in game 7, will lose at least they got 3 wins rather than swept in finals lebron lavaliers

[@qdg.productions]

Larriors Blew a 3-1 Lead I was gonna say something but you’re showing your Cavs vagina so I’d rather not.

[@roderickbillings3050]

2017 NBA Finals : Golden State beats Cleveland 4-1 aka The QUICKIE !

[@Vecna82]

It's not disrespect, same thing popovich did helping the players have responsibility

[@edwarddube5650]

Steve Kerr inherited a championship team Mark Jackson? Hello Luke Walton the year they won 70 something games?

[@MrTdollarsign]

Edward Dube Facts even Mike Brown still had the warriors playing good while Kerr was nursing his bad back last season, anybody could coach the warriors

[@manchesterunitedno7]

Mark Jackson never won championship with Warriors, hence Steve Kerr didn't get a chip team. He makes them a chip team. Mark Jackson can't run offensive play, and he started thinking like he is Doc Rivers. And you know what happened to Clippers now.

[@cassiecurry9407]

Bs Kerr gave them the secret spurs, Phil playbooks who don't know that?

[@forevergooner4400]

If u watched the post game the players said they were in control of the training, they took control of the video session and when it was game time they took over.

[@tycason5249]

Exactly the warriors are going to be doing the same thing against the Cavs , Rockets,Spurs

[@ahmedfasinro7699]

Now WE IN THE FINALS

[@ryugakei8359]

And the Warriors are still the nba champion🤷‍♂️

[@Kyle-vc2np]

Lmao what imposters, we all know LeGM is the only player that can coach his team

[@baplayz9173]

Tide Pods why don’t you go eat yourself ok 8 year old

[@elibelly9373]

Lecoach

[@mykeegetsit]

Ginobli does this too i think its helpful to players to know things in coaching

[@deangelojackson6952]

So Lavar was right. Anybody can coach that team. #MilliVanilli

[@planetvideowatcher55]

Well no, Levar is an idiot that doesn't know much about the game but this move is more than, "anyone can coach them."

[@angelll1403]

Kerr did it to get his players back in the game. He said to get them focused on the game. And he changed it up to engage.

[@GrandMasterTut]

Yoooo so this man Steve Kerr is really the Milli Vanilli of basketball . This is crazy lol 😂 he literally doing what Lavar said . And now they think it’s a wise move .

[@Creolepanama]

You trolling right

[@jordanabelard]

GrandMaster Tut bro it was against the suns 😂😂 if they did this all the time or in the playoffs cool but cmon now this doesn’t happen and I’ve literally watched games where the warriors be getting smacked and Steve Kerr encourages them and they go out and play better what about the first year they won the chip ? And the team wasn’t what it was now then next year 73 wins with a 6’3 pg lol cmon man Steve Kerr can coach give him his credit

[@trvspvrk]

Lavar is a prophet

[@thepolishlatinofromphilly9709]

GrandMaster Tut You sound as stupid as Lavar.

[@tewavyofficial8008]

GrandMaster Tut You clearly don't understand Basketball for shit. Milli Vanilli but he's coached a group of All-Stars to RINGS! TF are you even talking about? It wasn't a wise move to open your mouth about this topic, obviously. Learn Basketball bro before you say shit

[@caml126]

Steve a legend for this

[@hublotrap7644]

Could Klay be the number 1 option on a championship team?🤔

[@mjj789]

Hublo Trap no

[@bayarea510]

Hublo Trap no way in hell

[@seanpidduck]

Hell no. Neither could Draymond he would struggle to average 20 as the main guy

[@gavcastellano4929]

Hublo Trap yes when Klay leaves and he will one more ring hell pursue his own team he can lead a team he's overall better than curry I got em up their at the best guard he plays good d and is offensive weapon

[@hublotrap7644]

MJJ Why No? Klay can give you 60

[@javianjohnson8746]

Steve Kerr is a GENIUS for this

[@danangdwiatma3999]

I can coach GSW better than Steve Kerr😂

[@codex-not-found]

I highly doubt that

[@romalromal2253]

Danang Dwiatma I hope that was a joke.

[@williamwalsh1533]

Kerr knows Lavar is right. At least he is humble enough to acknowledge that with this act.

[@foghornfoggyface]

The Warriors have been cocky af for years now. Why should this come as a surprise to anyone?

[@MrAVGNdude]

Kevin How are they cocky?

[@cythegrate9989]

And... who cares what yall think?

[@wick3dsouls869]

Kevin .... how kidd all they do is play ball no drama, crying to trade players, and giving up on the team

[@wick3dsouls869]

Armin B I guess you can’t comprehend little boy go back and reread

[@eckhoboy]

Stepehn A ruthless with the truth

[@KomotsukiDZoro]

Jesus Christ loves everyone.Repent of all sin and turn to Him.He is real and wants to be apart of your lives.He died.so that we may inherit eternal life.God bless : )

[@elibelly9373]

daniel j lol. Jesus.

[@TheMan750]

Exactly, if I was a Suns player, I would be pissed if their coach didn’t do anything and we still lost by almost 50 points

[@jessev3239]

Make sense, this could have been a game they don't even think about and create bad habbits (sloppy passing, slow back on d etc.) but instead he got them engaged. Good coaching!

[@reyrobertson16]

😂😂😂😂 gave him the clipboard and everything 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@yasirxxiii]

Who remembers when Ginobili drew up that winning play in Pop's absence?

[@realdrizzy1069]

their talent is so good it really doesnt matter who coaches... look at walton coaching the warriors compared to now on lakers

[@ahmadking5229]

Why did I have the feeling they were doing that whilst they were playing?? 😔

[@flight5737]

The Phoenix Bums, i can actually say i agree with Stephen A. There were times coach let us figure out our own scheme during TO's and hell that was in college, builds leadership

[@blAnc1k]

do you think Phil Jackson was calling plays in final moments? MJ was not even paying attention to what Phil was saying he knew what he had to do when he threw Steve Kerr the ball after being doubled. Players should know how to call plays and Steve Kerr is a genius

[@westend04]

If I was the owner everybody from a coach on up is getting fired this makes no sense to be this bad year-in and year-out you constantly get point guards and you have not yet to build a team that will compete.... God it's frustrating being a Phoenix Suns fan