How optimistic should Nets fans feel after Ben Simmons' viral airball? | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST

[@FirstThingsFirst]

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[@elvie1646]

for sure

[@jjjay30]

Definitely better than Skip and Shay. Skip is a one trick pony. It’s boring.

[@Slayerr1674]

Closest sweep I’ve ever witnessed lmao wtf

[@Rickvgable]

Second to none

[@R.A.M.10]

Hey, is the team behind the production of this show giving up uploading it as a podcast? I really did enjoy catching it at my job (graveyard) when y'all used to do that. With everything that comes with being a husband/father, I really don't get much time to tune into any of the sports shows except when I'm at work. I do hope y'all go back to doing that for those of us in similar situations. The show has rely been on FIRE since Mr. Broussard became a regular on here. You all have great chemistry, wit & comedic timing. Thank you for all the work you all do & I hope that everyone at the station & network are well.

[@adamkarain4453]

That kyrie quote is hilarious!

[@2nvsolo451]

Best of the year lol a 4 paragraph reply which essentially translated to "no comment "

[@diegobromfield]

I started laughing before it got to the end. Asking Kyrie a question will automatically take you down a rabbit hole.

[@williamblackfyre4866]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around it and how someone can say so much but so little at the same time.

[@diegobromfield]

@@williamblackfyre4866 politicians do it all the time so I guess he could do that as a second career when he is done with basketball.

[@AnthonyVex]

Kyrie rarely really just answers questions without evading the question lol

[@chrisvthe122]

Dawg that Kyrie quote killed me 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@willyb8840]

I lost it when Wildes said “you want me in that corner”

[@wildx5634]

The "close sweep" broke me

[@cheehee808_]

That quote was very on brand for kyrie and had me rolling. Starts going off on a philosophical tangent about life all stemming from an airball lmao

[@op4lnah527]

Ball is life I guess.. so you get a life quote, but he sorta airballed the quote

[@handello]

This show has gotten so much better with the guys being in-studio and Jenna leaving. It's just non-stop banter between guys with good chemistry.

[@ObAbenser]

Jenna's left? Do you know why?

[@prinz1106]

@@ObAbenser being jenna

[@judohunter1]

Nothing wrong w Jenna though as she was one of the few hosts that didn’t constantly interrupt and actually added to a show

[@willyherrmann991]

Jenna was the best host of them all BY FAR

[@CannedHam2479]

I hated the format change at first, but its grown on me recently. I guess i really do hate change. lol

[@ErikDayne]

“You got to have tough skin” says the guy who sat out an entire season because his feelings were hurt

[@jeremyroberts8822]

Right lol. It’s like the Chris said, his lack of self awareness is really kinda astounding.

[@7xshadowxerox7]

I love Skip and Shannon but these guys are killing it right now!! They're so much fun to watch

[@TreyDoe]

Even fox sports 2nd place show is better than everything on ESPN

[@BeastModeFitness11]

Skip and shanna is lame af

[@KKOOLSKOOL]

@@TreyDoe nah Ong lmao

[@scamlikely3531]

no

[@pleasedonttemptme5963]

This show is 10x better than Undisputed. That is a fact

[@number1chiefROKKA]

"A 'close' sweep? You want ne on that corner"?!?!?" - wildes. Lololo. I love it.

[@GoodyearSimp]

Love this show! Best chemistry and best comment section!!🐐

[@juyahmad]

It’s hilarious how Chris keeps saying “it was a close sweep” like bruh stop it they lost 😂😂

[@cryptaku3404]

It's an objective fact though. It's not like they got ran out of the gym. The games were competitive.

[@NathanSimms]

bro i started laughing when he said it was the closest 4 game sweep lol

[@supascrape2916]

@@cryptaku3404 you're right. They just got ran out of the playoffs 😭😭😭

[@connor_phillipz5689]

@@cryptaku3404 A sweep is a sweep. It may have been close, but that series was painful to watch. Aside from maybe game 1.

[@mambaASI]

@@cryptaku3404 games were competitive, yet 4 out of 4 times they lost. Seems to me celtics were tryna give em a game and nets kept saying "nope".

[@alphatrusbensiii8381]

Yooo Wildes said “you want me on that corner”!! I hollered 😂😂😂

[@stretch373able]

“He goes on” took me out lmao

[@CharlieUnplugged]

Love these guys so much! Let’s keep supporting show 💪🏽🔥

[@pleasedonttemptme5963]

Let’s. I’m glad they are back 👍🏾

[@kingwilliams4749]

The chemistry these guys have is pure gold.😁

[@razerPh]

and now that this is face to face debate it's so fun to watch them three talking and banter hahaha😂

[@anthonymeeker3172]

This is gonna be the best season of first things first.

[@derrickmason7457]

This show is slept on its coming close to number 1 for me

[@smokesmitty1]

Sas is still leading he just spoke on it yest hahhaha

[@derrickmason7457]

@@smokesmitty1 yea all the simps watching first take

[@smokesmitty1]

@@derrickmason7457 crazy cause he was braggibg saying perk and malika are leading ahead of fs1

[@derrickmason7457]

@@smokesmitty1 yea I mean espn has just been doing it longer ppl just watch what they know

[@smokesmitty1]

@@derrickmason7457 i could understand that, i started tryna listen to whitlock fearless on a side switching up a lil myself

[@sheltonhunt562]

That kyrie quote lmao

[@alemle121]

The way brou said "what?!" after the kyrie quote had me dead

[@MrFrunk1]

"Now now... what do you sound like when you're not rooting for a someone" 💀🤣🤣 Wildes is great.

[@ericduran8722]

“ I ain’t the only one who airballed” what a team player 😂

[@7xshadowxerox7]

lmaoo look at Wilds' face change at 7:32 when his Celtics were disrespected haha

[@irlshinigami4390]

Dawg KYRIE IRVING WAS BORN IN AUSTRALIA TALKING LIKE THIS 😭😭😭

[@ethanspraggins6542]

Good lord Kyrie... just stop it man 😂

[@bobpetal5085]

i love how this is the only talk show that doesnt care about one person has to have different opinions and lie about how they feel like skip and stephen a shows do. They just actually speak they're mind and even if they have saame opinion its really entertaining from what they add to it. shows needa take notes

[@musoehcr]

Skip is a pretty genuine guy bat sh crazy but pretty genuine. I see him and Shannon agree all the time Stephen a is impossible to watch though

[@alejandroberrios4756]

Yo the Kyrie quote had me ROLLING, how was that real lmao

[@connor_phillipz5689]

The screenshot at 6:59 is priceless. I can't wait to hear them discuss the nets all season.

[@lukebennett3718]

“The close sweep, you want me to get in that corner 😳”😂

[@17arando]

"Closest 4 game sweep in a long time!" 💀

[@cp3043]

Love this show! Nick’s extreme bias, Wildes laugh, and Brou’s hilarious jabs at Nick!

[@southstar9931]

This show is the best... they keep it real without forced arguing or quacky tactics

[@justindwarika2523]

Chris' face after they read the Kyrie statement was gold.

[@ajdiaz5525]

How baffled wildes is every time, Broussard is mad that he won’t agree about the “close sweep “kills me

[@CapnKrunk123]

"The closest sweep of all time"🤣😂

[@kevkevjong]

This group has amazing chemistry and they seem like they’re are genuinely friends and they like each other. That has to be why their banter is so funny and entertaining.

[@Naioki4]

“Losing his mind on any given topic” Lmaooo

[@ynotdave]

this is such gold... thank you entire staff

[@giotorres8669]

JUST WHEN TECHNOLOGY HIT THE BOOM😂😂😂

[@Saylin021]

that quote makes me question if Kyrie even knows where or what Australia is lmao

[@seantate81]

That would be like Draymond saying “everyone thinks I’m violent” 🤣🤣🤣

[@Shaydox_]

"The closest sweep? You want me on that corner?" god this show is the best

[@mrblonde2k3]

I'm not going to lie, these 3 together is amazing lol The clips have been incredible. Love how much they mess with each other. It just works

[@warriorj8658]

Actually we’re on you for quitting on your team in the playoffs, refusing to play for a year, abusing the mental health card and still expecting a full salary. Slight difference.

[@Morattis]

they always forget that he also quit on the Australian national team

[@plefevre]

Kinda true Dani. I think in order to quit something, you first have to have been part of it. Ben Simmons has never represented his country at the Olympics despite having multiple opportunities to do so. Most recently, he decided to skip the Tokyo Olympics so that he could stay in Philadelphia and 'work on his game'. leaving Patty Mills and the rest of the crew to battle the heavyweights from Europe and the USA. What a guy. If anything, Ben pre-quit on his country. I hope next Olympics, he decides he wants to play for Australia and they leave him out of the squad.

[@SmileyBoy]

That Kyrie Quote 😂😂😂

[@andrethomas540]

Wildes is hilarious 😂 the closet sweep , you want me in that corner...

[@duncandiane7998]

My man Bru is back on " A close Sweep" argument 😂😂

[@pancon5]

This new format of the show is wildly entertaining!!

[@devincognito8932]

Kyrie gotta be smoking the loudest of loud

[@Dante.the.inferno]

This is my favorite sports show. It's official 😎 🔥

[@CannedHam2479]

Next year Nets lmaoooooooo 🤣😂🤣😆🤣

[@strangertings9577]

I was at the game last night bucks vs nets and bro airballed 3 times during warm ups 😂

[@asoldierstwocentsrawuncut9611]

First time I’ve ever heard someone say a sweep was close..😂😂😂

[@nahunviera00]

Lmaooo What kyrie trynna say with that quote ? 😂

[@benjaminten3596]

Yo Nick When You Ain't Home Who Airing That Ball !! LMAO 🤣😂🤣

[@jacobm4444]

I’m a below average joe. Kobe was born with some amazing gifts that helped make him great. But I hung on every one of his words because he made me believe if a I worked hard enough, I could achieve greatness too.

[@averymoore9144]

Bruh I’m still weak from the Kyrie thing 😂😂😂😂 ain’t no way bro went all the way out like that

[@elevaj]

“Shout out nerds” 😂😭

[@phillipcarr4903]

Apparently a CLOSE 4 game sweep is thing?!?!😂. I love this show.

[@moviesteels7422]

The airball is to distract from the fact he's like 1-6 from the line this pre season

[@toddshane5967]

This is the best sports show these guys are great together...

[@gelias2961]

The Wildes face when CB ask for being with him in that corner for the Nets!!! Just pure tv magic

[@Skullhead550]

The energy is different in the afternoon ms and I’m liking it

[@Thaumiel_Realm]

Chris hair piece is on fleek!

[@Jejoloki]

😂

[@Tj1597]

Bru said it was the closest sweep in nba history😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@work4whatyouwant477]

Holy i'm actually crying laughing at the Kyrie quote lmaoooo

[@ZachTblack]

Love these 3.. wilds laugh lol

[@carlosfernandorivasflores6993]

This is the best show right now

[@ExtraVictory]

Nothing else to say except. This is the best sports show now

[@mannycruz2490]

Wildes as the official moderator is the best thing that has happened to this show! Lol

[@dumafuji]

Ok this was pretty solid. I laughed.

[@amikhaeel7]

Australia is literally the most diverse place on planet earth.

[@Anthony-si8ih]

He also quit on his national team multiple times, doesn’t get talked about enough because he is aussie

[@plefevre]

Like I said to someone else, to quit, you first have to be part of something. He 'pre-quit' on Australia.

[@h2oussama988]

alex jones clips got me , goated nick like always

[@nahunviera00]

This has become my favorite show lol good laughs

[@jameskeister3185]

Wow these guys are hysterical, great job by them

[@alexham28]

If he actually made progress with his shot people wouldn't roast him though

[@wakingchristian]

A close 4 game sweep is like saying it was a close TKO. 😂😂😂

[@chrisw4405]

😂😂

[@babatundefadoju5756]

I love this show!!!! It’s just the best

[@jacobboen7611]

Doc also doesn't know if they can win with Embid but no one said that.

[@Mahoota11]

Lmao i can't believe we are back at the closest sweep in the history of the NBA 😂😂😂😂

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

First Things First > First Take

[@johnpestano22]

this dude better make those open shots when he's open bc he will see looks

[@emilioramirez9028]

For real he’s right about the social media is the new media

[@Whyypreeeeeeeeee]

Ben Simmons is the type of player to not ask any former players any advice on anything. His game has continued to stay the same and will be the same until he decides he needs to actually get better. Also Nick is right Chris is going to wait until the 13th hour before game one of the playoffs to say he has the Nets making the finals we all know this

[@KAZ109]

This clip aged so well lol

[@Taosravenfan]

Simmons reminds of Joe Barry Carroll who was nicknamed “Joe Barely Cares.”

[@peternut358]

Simmons is right the media are relentless

[@stk7778]

the closest sweep of all time...

[@kamaladelore2146]

They’re so funny man, great show

[@DarthPicarat]

Maybe Kyrie will leave Ben so confused that he won't be able to be scared to shoot lol

[@justindwarika2523]

Jenna was great. She will be missed

[@jamalgurley3474]

Hate the time change love the show

[@jbrain121]

FS1 really hit a homerun with these guys

[@maxxdank]

Skip has made undisputed unwatchable for quite some time. This show is the one 🐐

[@plefevre]

Have to agree with you there. The only time I will watch Undisputed now is if it's not about the Lakers, LeBron or Ben Simmons. But even then, Skip just injects a LeBron hook for Shannon who has to then fend him off. It's become unwatchable.

[@Vibrant133]

I think Ben Simmons reacts in a way similar to how to a lot of people would. When you're micro analyzed to a nauseating degree, it can become exhausting. A ton of people don't know what it's like to be in the limelight and to be crucified for every minute thing you do.

[@camvole8806]

Literally Ben is acting normal😂

[@straybullets777]

Facts. I was on clubhouse last year in a Lakers Fan Room and I said that I would rather have Ben Simmons than Westbrook ANY DAY. Everybody basically scoffed and laughed it off. Ben Simmons is world class at EVERYTHING besides shooting.

[@silverknight876]

@@straybullets777 But Russ is far superior to Ben at the most important thing: AVAILABILITY So yes, people should’ve laughed at you for that

[@straybullets777]

@@silverknight876 Philly did him dirty though lol you know how Toxic philly fans are. Not saying it wouldn’t have been any different in LA but if we’re straight up talking who’s the better hooper all Injuries aside, it’s Ben Simmons all day.

[@therehego9566]

@@straybullets777 agreed russ is garbage juice

[@LLPOF]

Hey Nick, what are the chances the Mavs can come back from a 3-0 or 3-1 deficit?

[@marko6947]

Been saying it zooms sucks, glad they figured it out, props to producers.

[@k4f]

Nice suit Wildes!

[@bigpoppa6658]

So every air ball by Ben will be an ESPN super topic