John Wall isn't enough to make James Harden stay with the Rockets - Stephen A. | First Take

[@yungrichyungin7714]

“ Hold on you takin this L today ” - Kendrick Perkins 2020

[@dcxxxx]

"You take whatever Kendrick Perkins says you're taking!" -Anyone who knows of Kendrick Perkins 2020 ---> ♾

[@andrewm7351]

"I'm trying to teach you the gospel" - Kendrick Perkins

[@thebluenote377]

one of the funniest things I've heard in a while

[@silversauceran]

@Bill Blass he was talking to Steve Smith

[@shinigamieyes2600]

😂😂

[@user-qt6rs7pf4s]

"Let's talk about David Bertans. He's not a household name..." well, you got that right KPerk.

[@zsidontknowwhattoname4395]

stephen a is trying to force harden out of Houston its so obvious

[@dutchislax14]

Harden's agent prolly put him up to it

[@zakt6418]

@@dutchislax14 true

[@BJ2Suavee]

@@dutchislax14 FAX

[@glonavytray3728]

Harden already wanted out. Y'all forgot? Lol

[@BJ2Suavee]

@@glonavytray3728 We know but he means like shove him out the door

[@SSJRome]

All the time Perk does this thing where he talks about teams and he breaks down literally every player coach and employee from the star player to the equipment manager 😭😭 Takes his time while he’s at it too

[@zakt6418]

😭😭😭 plus that heavy breathing

[@SSJRome]

@@zakt6418 who can forget that lol

[@Scanx3]

All that and he didn't even talk about their top pick

[@weknowthetruth5204]

😂

[@tshegofatsomatlala1623]

@@zakt6418 😂😂

[@raghavrathi6591]

Perk proved he's not a household name by calling him 'David' Bertans 😂

[@AlbertoMartinez-xv5ln]

And Rui Jachimara lmaooo

[@HawaiianHercules]

perk just mispronouncing for fun now💀

[@cam3111]

They never ever mentioned them ever. And it’s sad how they said their names cause Westbrook went there 🤣

[@morrisharding5675]

I really wanna see a Westbrook vs kd playoff series in the first round

[@liamhall6702]

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kritav1111]

I don't, that will just make Russ' narrative worse. Because there's no way Russ and Beal beat KD and Kyrie unless Russ goes nuclear which won't happen because he's been sucking in the playoffs recently. I want easy first and second round match ups

[@TheHezzii]

That’s old bruh, they’ve been matched up multiple times, first two match ups was lit but it’s old news playa.. we need to see kd vs lebron

[@kritav1111]

People won't use common sense that the Nets are clearly better and so they won, they'll just say Russ lost in the first round.

[@zsidontknowwhattoname4395]

the nets would win easily i would rather see kd vs akumpo

[@beasto485]

Petition to let Lavar back on the show seeing that Gelo has signed with Detroit

[@donutlord929]

Naw

[@shrey9660]

@@donutlord929 no*

[@beasto485]

@@donutlord929 that cool everyone has their own opinion

[@donutlord929]

@@beasto485 very true

[@KingJinzo2125]

Yeesssssss

[@anthonyarnold2648]

Rockets acquired boogie cousins, John wall, and Christian woods, and a new head coach. James harden said he wants to stay. Media: JAMES HARDEN WANTS OUT !

[@capcomfan303]

Of course he said he wants to stay if he said he wanted to be traded in front of the media on film would get fined

[@Zorohudson]

What player has said I want to leave in front of the media? Bledsoe did a whole dance to back peddle a tweet lol and that was years ago

[@jonahsd1818]

Yeah they are over exaggerating Westbrook did not perform good for us in the playoffs and John wall is not far off from Westbrook’s talent and John wall can shoot and we got a future 1st round pick plus we did amazing in free agency and our roster looks better than last year in my opinion

[@PlasmaBurns]

"We use sports to divert the energy of the gentiles while we take over their systems of power." - ADL Spokesman.

[@capcomfan303]

@@Zorohudson you making my point tho

[@willbongz1065]

Literally first time i seen Max & Perk on the same page

[@dr8997]

"Max, can you go back and illiterate?" - Perk

[@bassnotes5468]

Yikes 😬

[@ryanendoh8750]

Lool. Glad someone else caught that.

[@Truth10011]

That wasn’t the first time either, perk has a speech impediment.

[@kaybeeglide]

SAS: hold on..... KP: you hold on. You takin this L today 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Jaywayy23]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@SSJRome]

I mean it better be enough lol Houston is running out of point guards to swap for 😭😭😭😭

[@davidarrington4144]

Wizards are about to be super fun to watch. Beal, Westbrook, Bertans is a sniper, and Rui is gonna develop so much more when he plays with Russell

[@DavideMGomez]

The drafted kid from Israel could be really good too

[@rayeedmorshed8877]

westbrook is not a sniper lol

[@Hamid-ve6zw]

Perk's face just screams, "Troll"

[@Goofy8907]

3:00 Stephen A: Taking the L for what!? Perk: Because I'm trying to teach you the gospel 😂

[@darrentaku8079]

You saw Stephen A Smith when Perkins said take this L😂

[@dropstepperhof4236]

“You taking this L today” LMFAOOOOOO

[@jaykelly7617]

Perk actually made a lot of sense today, wow

[@kobe42beast]

hes sharp

[@flightreacts5589]

Lol

[@flightreacts5589]

Fax

[@jhoward12]

lmao facts

[@jayharris6258]

“I’m trying to teach you the gospel” -Kendrick Perkins

[@misaelsuarez27]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@christophershanklin112]

Lmao his voice got soft when he said it too

[@dom7338]

Came to the comments to find this 🤣🤣🤣

[@rayy_fit2627]

Man says “illiterate” instead of “elaborate”. He’s describing himself.

[@leroygreen9841]

Lmao!!! You can see Max was thrown off right then. He was either too afraid to correct him on air or wanted to laugh or make a joke.

[@Cheesymoo]

@@leroygreen9841 He was trying to say reiterate.

[@Moorbaby]

Homie meant reiterate

[@gpropho]

Media want Harden out of Houston soo bad it’s sad. Harden even said him self he’ll prefer playing with Wall over Westbrook

[@SphyxGreifing]

He also said last year he prefer westbrook over cp3 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@glonavytray3728]

Harden also said he wanted out and wanted too go compete for a ring elsewhere

[@klaystaccs]

Historical game changing players (like Lebron, Steph Curry, Harden) with their shooting / scoring abilities and the way they’ve forced the league to play differently in their own rights will always be talked about the most. Nobody’s ever seen anyone shoot like curry. He had ppl thinking the games rigged on how often the ball would go in off of ridiculous shots. Harden is practically moonwalking and shooting 3s. Lebron got soo much hate his first 9 years with no rings, no practically everyone loves him at this point lol. Ppl are legit scared to guard these dudes and be made a fool in the process. Harden will get his ring(s) , he’s still the hardest to guard, he just needs to be in the right position (like any other individual player) Polarizing players are talked about most and remembered

[@oj4499]

Yea bc of friendship then winning jon wall dont care or harden

[@septemberf1nest102]

You really think John wall finna out play all the teams in the west😂 foh harden is going to Brooklyn plain and simple

[@ejt7934]

Perk spittin facts this morning 💯

[@BridgeBoii]

The wall disrespect is crazy🤦🏾‍♂️

[@phoenixmagi2]

What had wall ever done? He is a chump

[@carboy101]

That man hasn't played in two years and when he was playing he didn't do much. He has to prove himself again

[@quentinjones6877]

It's not disrespect when he hasn't played in 2 years due to injuries

[@BridgeBoii]

And they say he hasn’t played in two years like that justifies it

[@BridgeBoii]

@@phoenixmagi2 how he a chump 🤔

[@usefhaslem6643]

protect Big Perkins at all costs "he gotta rachet on him" lmao

[@stanleyrobinson8712]

Kendrick Perkins speaking straight up "FACTS" for a change 😉

[@nijaesmith6276]

John wall was playing through injury his whole time in washington, but i definitely wouldn’t underestimate him since he’s been working out and in shape taking a 2 year hiatus

[@princewya]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[@elgeelo]

John wall is a smarter Westbrook he’s just been hurt. John wall knows how to control his speed and is a better passer and John wall can shoot better than Westbrook

[@aggelostzimagiorgis]

Then why when he was healthy he wasn't in Russ level

[@bensonstips]

He averaged 10 ast

[@kritav1111]

John Wall has a worse shooting percentage than Westbrook. Who told you he shoots Better? At their best Westbrook is a top 5 player easily, Wall a top 20. He's a tier below before the injury. I like Wall but come on man, he isn't as good as Westbrook.

[@kingkongdong6074]

?

[@kritav1111]

44% for Westbrook to 43% for Wall.

[@abhiramgolla2460]

give john wall a chance bruh hes in such a amazing shape.

[@BridgeBoii]

They hate on him

[@abhiramgolla2460]

@@BridgeBoii ye they all do

[@abhiramgolla2460]

@Mean Kenny Green EXACTLY BRO

[@BridgeBoii]

@Mean Kenny Green 💯🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BridgeBoii]

@@abhiramgolla2460 crazy wall gon bounce bac

[@RealSwaggy]

Why doesn’t Stephen A understand that Harden wanted Wall in Houston? If this team stays healthy they can beat anyone in the league including the Lakers ‼️

[@KaosOwners]

fax, it wont be easy but they can beat anyone if they stay healthy

[@treychapo1898]

Can you prove james approved this ? I like wall he is a better fit wit james because his brains but we cant say james wanted this

[@KaosOwners]

​@@treychapo1898 we haven't heard him say it on camera or whatever but that's what woj reported

[@QuanLovesGaming]

They not beating the Lakers. Cut it out.

[@gohan3448]

Facts let the haters hate

[@djtridium]

I really enjoy listening to these guys debate basketball. Many differing opinions voiced with much respect shown while doing so.

[@prodigalsonministry]

Perkins is becoming one of the best analysts

[@tkhannibal2476]

Love Perk. Took a pic with dude he was super cool....

[@williebrown7984]

Preach Perk, let's get it Wizards 🏀

[@heftyman1406]

People of Houston treat John well, off the court this guy is great person and always wants to give back to the community

[@Rob-gb4qs]

Perk said “Hold on you taking this “L” today. Put some RESPECK on Perk’s name.

[@aggelostzimagiorgis]

They need more than bertans to make some noise

[@carboy101]

You're right. They have Westbrook and Beal that definitely a second round team. At least I hope so. Lol

[@lawrencemcdonald9212]

Thomas Bryant?

[@OfficialJPryde]

My feelings on Wash with Russ: 3:21

[@r.baruti8345]

I like when Max and Perk get along😊

[@dougsjourney9961]

That man perk said “reliterate”

[@deanhtaycoleman5770]

3:22 Stephen A Reaction 😂

[@tkhannibal2476]

Perk, R Jefferson n Channing Frye some of the best sport pundits n funny

[@attatara5364]

Its not a bigger deal for westbrook going to WSH. Because the Wizards are not as good as Houston and still arent.

[@officialdannyv5073]

It’s still the eastern conference anything’s possible.Nobody expected Miami to be in the finals.Not saying wizards will get there I’m just saying they could make a little noise and be competitive

[@Eddybaby01]

But WSH is the east so they better shot then Houston.

[@attatara5364]

@@Eddybaby01 no they really dont. The conference you play in is irrelevent. You still have to play the winner of the West. And if you are not good enough to beat the best team in the west then you arent winning a ring. Not to mention the top 7 teams in the east are better than the Wizards. Mil/ Mia/ Ind/ Bos/ Phi/ Brk/ Tor

[@attatara5364]

@@officialdannyv5073 ehhhh im not buying it. A. at best the Wizards are like the 7th or 8th best team, making them a likely 1st round exit.

[@TriquetraDs]

@@attatara5364 that’s the best part westbrick a first round exit 😂

[@michaeljordanbestplayereve1428]

Perks looks like Lebron dad lol.

[@Noble992]

Perk taking big Ws? Say it aint so 😱😱

[@lionel8554]

Perk made a lot of great points!

[@SgtRobert-qb8kt]

James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets Makes alot of sense

[@ryanendoh8750]

Kendrick "I’m trying to teach you the gospel” Perkins

[@yzzeeh-kyyteccmart3935]

After 6:15: Stephen A. face after he heard Perkins say "Max can you go back and illiterate and the Houston Rocket and Golden State in Game 7". 😂

[@stansbruv3169]

Blam! The clip was cut pretty quick after Mr Perkins delivered his point but hopefully Max was grateful for the education.

[@josu2z22]

David Bertangs and Roy Hachimara about to ball out this season lol

[@parrits]

Russ couldn’t make a 3 to save his life last year. I’ll take the first and John Wall.

[@damoondagoat]

russ is better and should be in the hall of fame wall will b e lucky to have his jersy retired westbrook sucks at shooting all that is true but wizards won the trade

[@itsdadannyboy]

@Jonathan Evans Did you see him in the playoffs in the past few years? Westbrook is a better overall player, but every player needs to play their role. We will have to see how John Wall plays with Harden, but if he plays with a higher IQ than Westbrook then the Rockets are much better off.

[@SpecHund]

Russ going there believe or not makes Beal play off ball which is his best role, Russ can desperation kick out to Beal who is an insane scorer and those plays will actually work and their offense will be nice movement

[@SpecHund]

@@itsdadannyboy Harden stays on ball, Wall can play off ball and in bursts since his body can't take long periods of abuse, it is interesting. Both trades are actually interesting, much more complementary than ppl give them credit for

[@followthebrickroad6518]

John wall is a shitty 3 point shooter also

[@quinnsouthall6633]

Anyone else notice how much Max blinks?

[@aqibrizvi4859]

Washington is gonna be scary with Russ, Bradley, and Davis. That's coming from a rockets fan...

[@thetony8959]

You're taking an L today!!! Hahahaha. Perk is hilarious.

[@3brosthatsk8]

This is kendricks best analysis

[@nameonutube123]

THIS BROTHA IS SPECIAL

[@clbf6006]

this reminds me of the Kawhi and Derozan trade. John Wall is a complete beast and he is no longer injured.

[@Anthony-si8ih]

I think perk forgot DAVIS Bertans’ name

[@jaydell4039]

How is wall an aging player when he’s 2 years younger than Westbrook

[@jaredbennett4761]

Injuries age has nothing to do with it

[@Boom_Boy_o7]

Injuries make your body age faster , this is facts

[@SmkeDatKush]

Gotta give it to Perk, he has gotten better at articulating himself.

[@deathstarstallion]

Did perkins call davis bertans "david" bertans?

[@vicdemone2k802]

"Max can you go back and ELLITERATE on what you was talking about with the Warriors"

[@TheMETALICA40]

Rui Hachimara?what?

[@seyorock4604]

Feel like harden's camp or agent put Stephen A to the task of making harden move to the Nets cos I don't understand the constant reference

[@NP148]

For once I agree with Perk saying Westbrook is the bigger deal. Rejoining Scott Brooks and I think him and Beal can work well together

[@frankieclayton9303]

I agree with Stephen a

[@nasir1179]

Kendrick Perkins was teammates with Russ on the Thunder so there is a little bias and “David Bertnas and Rui Hachimar” really this dude can’t pronounce their names

[@LivingLegendTv]

Did perk say... illriterate?? Trying to say reiterate🤣🤣🤣

[@netrajackson2124]

Lmao perk with the werk

[@BryceS9]

“We’re forgetting a guy by the name of David Bertans” I think you forgot his name too Kendrick😂

[@plugdn1917]

Perk on percs

[@-yurrboiijosh-217]

Warriors Receive: James Harden, PJ Tucker Rockets Receive: Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Eric Paschall, 2-3 1st round picks but warriors try to keep that Twolves pick Warriors Starting 5: PG Curry SG Harden SF Kelly Oubre PF Draymond Green C James Wiseman

[@usefhaslem6643]

when will they realize that James Harden is the problem

[@EndOfTheDemocrats]

When harden stop averaging an effeicent 35

[@usefhaslem6643]

@@EndOfTheDemocrats empty stats.

[@EndOfTheDemocrats]

@@usefhaslem6643 if they empty why they a top 4 seed and harden make all nba every year.

[@usefhaslem6643]

@@EndOfTheDemocrats 0 rings.

[@Truth10011]

Chris Paul couldn’t stand him, plc couldn’t have him, russel Westbrook couldn’t play with him, how many people have to leave a perennial loser before they understand that hardens the problem

[@newman9022]

This might have been one of Perks best takes ever

[@danaldogiraud4981]

I agree Wizards are 1 piece away from being a major problem. The wizards will have to build to team around Russ

[@freshprinceshaun]

Watch James Harden starts the season with the Rockets 🚀.

[@southstar9931]

Westbrook is a liability. They left him WIDE OPEN in the playoffs for a reason

[@heftyman1406]

John is only a better three point shooter by like 1%, but he does average like 1 more assist for his career

[@nellyville69]

He just like rondo

[@youngfuturesupreme3901]

the wizards have better shooters than houston none of houstons shooters are considered sharpshooters except house

[@southstar9931]

@@youngfuturesupreme3901 very true. And yet they still chose Westbrook to leave wide open

[@Ak-qn9qc]

@@southstar9931 Russ was coming off an injury. If you saw him play before covid you'd see that he barely took an jumpers and would drive into the paint and get buckets. But because he was injured , he wasn't as athletic and bouncy and hence he had to force many shots.

[@frankieclayton9303]

I agree

[@stevevisa6962]

Its bcuz not necessarily intended to make him sign extension rather just make his remaining 2 yrs of contract tolerable.. 🤔🤔

[@degoat2114]

People forget John wall is a elite passer 🤦🏽‍♂️ he can make James harden job easier

[@davidl7134]

Wow might be on point to early to do wall like that.

[@hoodbaby_jtt.v.1179]

Bro said hold on u taking this L today 😭😭😭

[@GranFinale]

Illiterate ? Uh, maybe "Reiterate" ? Even Stephen A couldn't believe what he just heard. 🤯

[@mikelambo7133]

Ok Perk best debate I’ve seen from you 💯💯 Stephen A was looking drunk 🤣🤣

[@Crypticnight2290]

Love Perks!

[@thenotoriousmichaeljackson8938]

Coach PERK came wit da gospel today

[@natcheral4810]

“Max, can you go back and ILLITERATE on what you was saying”

[@Maxtrash69]

Everything perk is saying is valid.

[@devindixon699]

“Roy Hachimadahh” - Kendrick Perkins

[@juanromo8258]

3:57 you don't know that😯😂😂😂

[@itried8485]

Westbrook is my fav players but he needs to be a 6th man for a championship contending team in my opinion

[@MiLLz830]

i kinda agree

[@larrycohen5553]

He asked you to alliterate, not elaborate, Max.

[@darkknightsds]

Did Perk ask Max to "eliterate" ROFLMAO athletes man

[@ctaylor2805]

Them getting Bradley beal would've made more since or is he under contract too?

[@johnnyboyfunny]

Ppl sleeping on John ball Ik he hasn’t played in dumb long but idk mane I think waking a beast 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@novawolverine]

Rui is gonna have a breakout year. I think the wizards might need another 3/4 3 and D type player, but if they stay healthy, they could be a 3 or a 4 seed. They need to conserve Westbrook and Beal’s health, though.

[@KenDrizZle8]

Exactly why they have boogie also 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jbsportsthemanthemyththele9656]

James Harden is not getting traded this season, teams are not willing give a humongous package to acquire Harden, one superstar player another good rotation player and multiple 1st round picks is what it would take.

[@ambroseonwuka413]

KP is firing on all cylinders

[@hoopersbooktv5653]

🚫🧢 I love perks energy talking bout davis bertans got a ratchet🎯