Magic Johnson has one reason why he's picking Raptors over Warriors in Game 1 | SportsCenter

Magic Johnson, Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon and Doc Rivers preview Game 1 of the Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors matchup in the 2019 NBA Finals, with Magic picking the Canadian team to win for one reason only.
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[@davidwynn9240]

Magic was right about the Raptors winning the first game.

[@chocolaterain5097]

Wow this panel is unreal. Can we have this as a permanent show?

[@NijahovaWorld]

Chocolate Rain no these guys are making too much money lol

[@chocolaterain5097]

@@NijahovaWorld a man can dream

[@gabesilvestre5271]

What? Wilbon is annoying.

[@jas9239]

Except for Stephen a...well and Wilbon...well and magic..but everyone else, yes

[@217champion]

The warriors could end up as the 04 Lakers. A team with multiple hall of fame players to lose the NBA finals it would be a upset.

[@damomand]

Magic be like “I’m gonna let you know if I’m not having fun on this broadcast I’m leavin’” lol

[@Anonymous-ld7je]

When you've had success like Magic, you don't need to do anything you don't think is fun again!

[@AfroWasiu]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@olu7850]

Anonymous including using condoms

[@bobbylyht4123]

Olu I’m weak 🤣🤣🤣

[@bigrambizzy]

Hahahaha

[@montestar3696]

Plot twist Magic was undercover agent for the clippers and now chilling with his buddy in crime Doc 🤣🤣🤣

[@Trey_W]

Lmfao!

[@leoscarpoli1nonly]

You might be onto something there

[@Industrious420]

@@leoscarpoli1nonly about the only explanation for the Zubac trade after the kid was balling out of his mind

[@dee5903]

GOT writers should have consulted u.

[@alecbriones3784]

Lol🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@allstarsports7901]

rivers sound like he was screaming his entire career on the sideline!

[@inhertummy8391]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leoscarpoli1nonly]

He has

[@dee5903]

allstar sports also coaching to his son got him

[@michaelhill1402]

That's just his voice.

[@Theycallmethek3]

His voice would be totally gone if he had coached his son properly

[@lukebuenafe3490]

Magic: I agree to you SAS: you're wrong and here's why

[@lastcall4111]

LMAO.

[@dacbiet]

Lmao

[@ddnquestion1]

Everyone absolutely kracks me the fuck up holding their nuts on the Warriors recognize a true dynasty when you see one and Magic that includes your jealous ass too!!!! Warrior Nation Baby!!!!

[@niggawhat9864]

😂😂😂😂

[@TupacsLineage31]

😂😂😂

[@Tiazz.]

Who is here after Raptors Game 1 win ?

[@sushixNova]

Im here Im here ......LOUD AND PROUD ! LETS GO RAPTORS!

[@Bwally21]

Magic was RIGHT! smart smooth man

[@gregdaze2390]

Doc rivers out there looking like mike Tyson

[@graceconversations3996]

Greg Daze 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Airportris]

Lol he kind does.. just needs the face tat

[@bobayagga2233]

Yo mama out there lookin like Tyson too nigga , don’t gas up ya self Lil boy

[@krypticnonsense4246]

@@bobayagga2233 is this a burner account??

[@superdestructo]

At first glance yeah.. imagine Tyson at 6'4"

[@MarkSKChan]

Magic: Gotta give a lot of credit to Lowry, he played well this postseason SAS: Let's get back to Kawhi 2019~2020 playoff: SAS: Lowry needs to step up, he doesn't play well in the postseason

[@BoqPrecision]

SAS likes to dismiss Kawhi Leonard's supporting cast...ever noticed?

[@TheHomelessVoyager]

He dismisses them cuz he's ESPN's puppet, he has to sell storylines and no one wants to hear about Kyle Lowry, Kawhi will be mentioned 200+ more times during playoffs, free agency, comparisons to Pippen, what's his rank in the league, is he a hof, is he better than Kobe.. blah blah blah etc.

[@rosegokublack9863]

@@BoqPrecision he makes a point every body is going to need to step up more in these upcoming games especially Lowry and gasol

[@dfjr1990]

@@TheHomelessVoyager bingo! This dude still cant pronounce Nikola Jokic fkn name

[@northernreflections4653]

Same for Pascal Siakam...likely MIP this year.

[@qqlifestyle3766]

Rob waiting for Magic to leave the ESPN set so he can ask ppl where is Magic? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@timusica]

That was a terrible joke 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😢

[@XRayTube]

@@timusica Well 105 people disagree with you.

[@timusica]

@@XRayTube what's right isnt what's popular #boombigreveal

[@oroebuck]

LMAO!!!

[@rejaulbari4415]

Game 1 GSW win SAS : This series is over 🤣

[@gjordan6217]

This ain't the bucks

[@timdoyle1638]

Well it pretty much is over as much as I’m rooting for the raptors. The warriors have an advantage at every single position once KD is back besides center possibly which isn’t a big deal. Even tho Kawhi is right at KD’s level. KD is a different monster than giannis. And the bucks don’t have the splash bros. If either Steph or klay is hot from the field, it’s a wrap.

[@thatonecanadianguy6523]

LOL GS didn't even get the game 1 win. What can SAS say now?

[@karandeepgujjar5213]

Fuck golden statw

[@JB-ed5lz]

Magic Not Underestimating the Heart of A Champion. #KawhiNot

[@818bass]

J B exactly, kawhi is a champion

[@supervilliansvworld2010]

Because Steph is a greater champion. 3xs as great.

[@tyfrerhiug]

SuperVillian SVWorld Finals MVP Kawhi > Finals sidekick Steph. Kawhi gonna defend Steph and clamp him up

[@rayma71]

Well, this sidekick Steph has been great for the last 5 years and Kawhi has been disappeared since the fmvp year.

[@supervilliansvworld2010]

@@tyfrerhiug Hes been waiting for a week now. First 3peat since Jordan. Kawhi = Great but Steph = Historically Great

[@newmelocity4968]

I love these 4 together. This is ESPN's version of the 'death line-up'

[@Chris_T1an]

If Doris Burke/Rachel Nichols makes an appearance, it could be an episode of BLACKED.

[@fredfrond6148]

Good call magic. Toronto wins game 1.

[@steve-wu7jp]

man magic lights up the room he is so entertaining

[@kevinv7260]

this should be a weekly segment called GOAT talk

[@BlackDeadpoolEarth2046]

Corny fans ugh u sucks

[@SlyCooperFan34]

Magic + Doc analyzing the finals?? Yes please!

[@obie4366]

Too much legend in one sitting!!! Great stuff!

[@ibrahimsaladsomo9612]

This is awesome. Thank you for doing this Magic.

[@dondont2033]

Magic is the type of guy who picks Lonzo ball to play on his team. What an expert!

[@chevydrip2338]

Ron Valdeza 😂😂

[@trebledc]

I would and Raptors should win game 1. Popovich already has a meeting with Kerr so this will personal.

[@Joker-sr8mo]

The Refs always give game 1 to GSW when they are playing a team that has a chance to beat them

[@sh0cktim3]

Popovich had a meeting with Kerr? Seriously? That's a horrific look for him and entires Spurs organization if true. To get some tips on how to beat Kawhi? Disgusting

[@trebledc]

@@sh0cktim3 yup he did a wine meeting

[@cooperscreditconsultingint6792]

I saw that and I was like...smh...🤔😑😐

[@nellydavis7645]

Aamer C stop the bs

[@harry6555]

magic is brilliant

[@donnah5378]

Magic knew what he was saying 👍🏾

[@noremotid7966]

Magic johnson was confused 😂😂 they hate warrior

[@headstabber6907]

who here from Canada?!?!

[@The_Invisible_Man]

Love magic, glad he made this appearance

[@josephdrew2617]

I love basketball 🏀 and I love this show! So entertaining. These are the ONLY recommendations I want on my KZbin. Keep up the good work guys.

[@son-jayharrison8570]

Warriors have their work cut out for them. Will be interesting to see how they play Kawhi.

[@philmurray1754]

Be interesting how they play steph...... but if him and klay are both on......its over!

[@starielife2680]

Same way they did lebron... I’m from the bay n I’m already planning on attending the parade and I’ll be at game 4

[@philmurray1754]

Dejesus Libran Yeah, I'm thinking warriors No more than 5

[@philmurray1754]

Son-Jay Harrison With or Without KD or Demarcus!

[@Delane21Wells]

Phil Murray klay can be on as long as he don’t dribble with Kawhi on him I say Raps in 6

[@veerchasm1]

The Lakers have a better chance at signing me before Kawit signs there... I am available for league MINIMUM 💰

[@vnguyen38]

I would trade Lonzo ball for you.

[@zman2319]

He’s staying in Toronto

[@jjedwards6685]

Go try out for their g league team you might get a call up

[@shyshka_]

League minimum? Heck man Id go there for just a fraction of that. Still would be more than any other regular job

[@therapist6328]

I would ride the pine for free. Just give me my per diem so I can grab some munchies and blue slushies.

[@jaxthedragonslayer2847]

I love seeing Magic on tv talking basketball!

[@geraldwallsjr8380]

This was a great panel we need more videos like this

[@chrislee2736]

I'll go batshit crazy if Toronto wins the finals

[@nanseelll4836]

You will cry once GS 3peats

[@Ash-ws2rl]

Yeah hahaha but lowry and the rest need to step up,, vandeet needs more minutes, but id go with experience

[@Trey_W]

I’m praying Kawhi wins tho...

[@anagasa]

They’ve won enough. We need this

[@rickrossi7426]

Nancy 444 no we won’t because we are just happy to with the Eastern Conference, the finals is just icing on the cake for us but GSW fans will cry with the raptors beat them lol

[@kwameamoo-adare6651]

Love to see brothers together...contributing in media...doing business together and being in demand...they understand the politics of media...next step...ownership...🙏🏾

[@TheNeveredge]

Magic looking so postive here 🥰

[@kuruptzZz]

Yeah, he no longer has to work for that mess of a franchise

[@Tom-kx9mn]

This is a stacked panel

[@visionaryentertainment3916]

They Underestimating the Killer instinct in the Bay Area. Ain’t no rust When food On the menu. 💯

[@Idkgoogleitbro]

Johnson you devlish clever bastard...now you're back in the spotlight of america.3rd times a charm.

[@carlobalassu7803]

It's 1 Week after Raptors 2019 Championship WIN...Who came here to see this video?

[@obrienisland6058]

Magic Johnson and Stephen are some of my favorite analysts

[@jadett6282]

That's depressing....

[@veritas1007]

Magic too smooth to be on these media shows

[@pancon5]

ESPN: So, Warriors - Raptors Game 1, Paul, what's your pick? Paul Pierce: Imma go with the Bucks. Milwaukee wins Game 1. Doc&Magic? This is great!

[@Prolific6464]

Love Magic!

[@zaykoo8844]

Bunch of Legends!!

[@garcia26vega]

“Danny Green” won a ring too Steven A!! He holds the finals 3 point record also!!

[@twistergear9707]

and so does Patrick McCaw he's not in the active lineup during the early play-off rounds though.

[@jenkinsjamell]

He doesn't hold that record anymore, Steph does...But I understand your point.

[@ulyssesgriffin26]

Sidenote I took a Lyft and it took 20 minutes to go 5 miles

[@Only1Feedie]

I took a Lyft the other day and I was literally 3 minutes away from my apartment

[@aegistahl1835]

@@Only1Feedie what a time to be alive

[@BoqPrecision]

I've had my own cars since the age of 21...

[@UZ_Beatz]

Must of been the great value version, Dryft. Well my lyft was good must had a senior citizen behind the wheel lol

[@ulyssesgriffin26]

@@UZ_Beatz uzzy I did bruh 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@JoeyOnleyy]

I love magic !!

[@amadoumoustaphadieng8660]

Magic Johnson is such a great speaker and analyst.

[@nekulicious]

In the last 5 years, the warriors have swept a shit ton of series. I think they know how to stay in rhythm and ready by now. Also the finals are set dates, to avoid the 9 days off would mean losing intentionally. The warriors are cold blooded killers, they love the dominance of a sweep.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

I'm not even a Warriors fan and know the Warriors will sweep the Raptors. Warriors are killers in the Playoffs

[@aashr1924]

Killers ? Kawhi has Embid and the Greek Freak in therapy in the off season.

[@supremeelbey105]

Magic knows what he's talking about! Raptors win game 1

[@DannyLuxray]

Can we have these guys on here forever

[@kendallminter]

This is the setup that I like!

[@macl653]

Man this kind of style is way better to listen do. Obviously helps that Magic and Doc Rivers are there. Never saw SAS so quiet 🤣🤣🤣 maybe thats why it's better.

[@hecticbeatzz5628]

That's because he needs to respect and he has his own limits.

[@jumpman2126]

Stephen A: I mean look if Kahwi he is gonna get paid at the end of the day no matter what Magic: Hmm that sounds very familiar

[@linkinlooper]

Doc and Magic on the same coverage love it

[@islandd5699]

Great group of knowledge right there

[@iiFluxV2]

When magic and doc says so, I believe so.

[@momoneylessproblems9183]

When Draymond almost averages a triple double you can see the impact of the stat line on the game: the Warriors just play better and more smoothly when Draymond is at his best out there. When Westbrook does it his team gets bounced in the first round.

[@s.l5787]

With KD in the lineup, Draymond cannot handle the ball the way he wants to. Warriors went 32-1 the last 33 games WITHOUT KD, I don't see Raptors as being the threat that can upset that 4 out of 7 games.

[@jesseborgman105]

Bilbo Swaggins they win most of the time when Westbrook has a triple double.

[@UAlreadyKnow1414]

I agree with most of what you said but it's stupid to compare Draymond to Westbrook

[@WillnardAnderson]

Four great minds on one stage.

[@gsmackz]

Magic magic magic

[@hlinville6034]

Warriors will climb right back into be that flow state.

[@x4xiah]

Who is here after Raptors game 4 win?....

[@lateescape]

I wanna see a seven game series tbh. Cant wait for Thursday!

[@eechaze12]

I agree with him. He has been there.

[@Chris-pr7do]

Magic: Kawwhhhi is on the waay

[@krammago9196]

But end of the day magic is always positive.

[@stxx1982]

Liked bcuz it was clever and funny... but I'm starting to wonder about that hes probably gonna outlive most of us(definitely me lol) hes probably one of the most healthy people alive LMFAO

[@downtowndaniels9238]

Bunch of ogs choppin it up , I’m here for this

[@justshmoove]

I remember that series after Riley's boot camp; several of the players were injured (ex: Scott's pulled hamstring), which hurt their performances.

[@jaybrick8973]

Raptors in 6 I believe they can take advantage of kd being out and having homecourt plus they have the better big men and bench dont let me down raptors

[@desmondhackneyjr4331]

truthseeker89 for life 😀😀

[@itramaraizel8700]

Without durant, if the raptors played great and warriors did great, warriors in 6.

[@donaldarchie5195]

Raps in 6

[@kise9707]

I agree. Raptors can definitely take advantage of not having KD. If Lowry and Vanvleet continue their epic performance. Siakam continues to score. And Danny Green with his defense, I see Warriors in 5! 😂

[@abduljakol9999]

Lmao GSW don’t need KD the whole team is basically all star players why tf do they need KD for. They’re are unstoppable. The strongest team in the league. But raptors in 6

[@anthony9327]

Max: the warriors won the finals last year SAS: that is just wrong I tell you why

[@jasonm6231]

i don;t like the lakers but i respect magic so much. dude's got knowledge.

[@vm6756]

Whenever Doc is talking, I can't take J.Fox impression of him out of my mind😁

[@63oscarhi]

Magic with all the respect you do have a point, but I don't think so.

[@kandilee2343]

The man played the game himself , won a few championship. I'll take what he says any day, than what SAS got to say, SAS need to take notes, same goes to u to as u r just a viewer of the game just like SAS and the rest of us.

[@DeezyFbaybeh]

Kandi Lee 🎯

[@LeafyPeach]

Fuck you, but you're right, warriors will win (in 6?)

[@gjordan6217]

@@kandilee2343 His team didn't make it, he should've had advice for them fym

[@justinebautista1383]

Kandi Lee he never won in the modern era though

[@christopherpryor4055]

The Warriors have been through this 5 straight seasons and that gives them an edge, but Kawhi has been before, twice with the Spurs

[@tmston2]

an almost entire team and staff has been to finals 3-5 times vs 2guys who hav been to finals

[@shauncaruna387]

@@tmston2 3 including Ibaka

[@tmston2]

Shaun Caruna serge is the 2nd guy, beside kawhi who else has been there for raptors?!?

[@shauncaruna387]

@@tmston2 Yea Ibaka in 2012 with okc and Danny green from the Spurs

[@stephenjas7460]

Serious panel

[@seaeagles388]

Magic is a basketball genius.

[@sucrequ1253]

GSW looks good because opponents trash defense. As Bucks fan, I haven’t seen GSW has any chance to beat RAPTORS

[@cedricthomas6832]

Stephen A Smith is the MVP of ESPN

[@LeoNSCovers]

He was right. Blowout.

[@knockout8562]

Magic called it

[@bluecheese5599]

picking the raptors is like saying Magic Johnson is the better MJ

[@jnike4230]

I think all raptors besides kawhi will choke like Portland did and just kawhi alone ain't Enuff to beat GSW frfr but if his team show up like game 6 against bucks it finna be a close series

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

Here it comes the mighty, the super, the outstanding... CAPTAIN OBVIOUS!

[@monayusuf6711]

its awesome to watch a group of legends talk about a canadian team for once! YEAH!!!

[@bballah4lyfe]

Patrick Mccaw/Chris Bucher/Serge Ibaka/Danny Green/Kawhi leanard all been to the NBA finals.

[@philmurray1754]

Only 5 players? Haha!

[@khaughy]

McCaw guarded LeBron some in the Finals

[@desmondhackneyjr4331]

warriorscore and got murdered lol

[@philmurray1754]

warriorscore Serge, Kawhi and Danny are the only one's that played in the finals!

[@desmondhackneyjr4331]

Phil Murray Mgcaw did play in the finals with golden state

[@starranderson5109]

Warriors can drop kd if Draymond green keeps up that pace he did in the blazers series.

[@desmondhackneyjr4331]

Starr Anderson 😀😀

[@ihateads2430]

i agree.... and green is becoming a better player and a better human being BUT... thats all new to him. As soon as he has 2 o 3 bad games, hes going bacl to hes old self. But im rooting for him, for the first time. So im hoping he proofs me wrong, cause hes def killing it out there. Shutting ppl up. And thats what GS is all about.

[@ihateads2430]

KD is definitely leaving. GS needs to prepare for that. They need to be that 73-9 team again and proof to the world they never needed KD to sweep lebron. KD was a mistake.

[@starranderson5109]

Dont get Kd fucked up though.... He did carry them alot in some crucial games these past 2 seasons against high volume teams. The east is garbage. The west has all the stars at this point. If Kevin Durant leaves the warriors and does not go to a superteam the rest of his career will be like Carmelo Anthony's.

[@troyevans9981]

I hear u but the Raptors are WAY BETTER the blazers !!!!

[@MD-cd7em]

GOOD VIDEO

[@KabzieMusic]

He was right!

[@mariaadriannafayecuyos3104]

hope warriors can win just 1 game in the series,,,,,, kawhi will have the sweet revenge,,,,, #wethenorth

[@ChroniclerOfJudah]

“As long as the raptors score more points, they can beat the warriors in game 1” - Ervin Johnson

[@panner11]

SAS: you're wrong and here's why

[@mikemike5512]

I will remember u magic on this wild prediction.nba world vs gsw..sweep time for me.

[@DStarr1]

The Warriors were bruised and hurting and this time off will be great for them particularly around the 3rd quarter. Only have to hope Green lets the ref, ref even if they are wrong and plays his game

[@hexxf8126]

I do not understand why people continue to put Magic on a pedestal. I salute him for what he did as a player. He seems to have been successful in his business. But he's been an utter failure as an NBA analyst and NBA executive. Additionally, the unprofessionalism as Lakers President, and the new allegations of his abusive treatment of his staff suggest he no longer belongs on any kind of public pedestal. Please stop promoting this fool!

[@kawhisexylaughleonard4568]

@Hexx F Rob Pelinka is bad but people all of a sudden are acting like Magic wasn’t the guy orchestrating the horrible roster decisions this past season. Dan Le Batard was right, outside of playing, Magic is a failure at everything else NBA-related.

[@kristopherpasia7341]

Raptors is best deffender in playoffs compare L.A and Portland

[@Quest4Six510]

Warriors are best offense in playoffs compared to Magic, 76ers, and Bucks

[@armandorugas6362]

raptors doesnt have experience playing finals except kawhi and green..pressure in playoffs and finals are big big different..i aint gsw fan but when it comes to experience GSW has it

[@DontCallmeLadale]

The rockets could beat both those teams. We already had a championship game you must’ve missed it

[@stormcomilang869]

Combine LA and Portland’s defense, Warriors still wins

[@iwanttobefamousbutimlazy3793]

Kristopher Pasia types in a Russian accent

[@javarousthomas9614]

Great panel top to bottom

[@andrewsmith1908]

Magic rocking that Don Cornelius double windsor.

[@ChineseFentanyl]

ohhh so thats how doc sound when his voice aint ashy

[@JimboSlice702]

He finally put some lotion on his vocal cords

[@Doi-pu7xf]

Has anyone experience in 2K understands that when they go through the playoffs the computer always selects Toronto to play for the NBA championship on 2k...???

[@markanderson3826]

Really

[@Doi-pu7xf]

Of course.. anytime I play the playoffs it's Toronto...

[@stevendern2543]

Dig the socks Magic mang!

[@MrDep215]

SAS is really sitting there just listening. He wasn’t lying when he said when Magic talks he listens