Malika Andrews Shocks Richard Jefferson "Jayson Tatum's NOT A Superstar!" NBA Today ESPN Celtics

Zach Lowe Loses it Malika Andrews Says Jayson Tatum Isn't a Superstar! NBA Finals ESPN Celtics. Boston Celtics VS Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson. Jaylen Brown Jayson Tatum. NBA today on espn. ESPN First Take. Malika Andrews Zach Lowe Richard Jefferson. NBA news update today. 2022 NBA Playoffs. Warriors news. Celtics news. NBA on ESPN. Draymond Green Marcus Smart Al Horford. Get up ESPN.

[@blacktopbuckets]

is Tatum a superstar?

[@oneshot1824]

No

[@michaelvillarreal4202]

No

[@javierlandaverde4108]

He’s 24 so kinda hard because he’s still developing. So the question is, Can he be a 1st option in a championship team??

[@mahamadoudiallo589]

Nope. He is not. He is very inconsistent. One can argue Brown is better.

[@Hithereitsme32]

@@javierlandaverde4108 yes lmao he is right now

[@CarlitosTubeWay]

We miss Rachel Nichols 😢 💔

[@BrandyBee1]

I second that

[@limitedbom2206]

She got the boot because of the BLM movement. ESPN forced her out to give black people a new slot for shows. So now we have her. Great....

[@J.J.Redick]

she’s a racist

[@bplayerr1]

​@@limitedbom2206BLM didnt ask for ESPN to fire here?

[@limitedbom2206]

@@bplayerr1 BLM didn't say hey ESPN fire her, but Rachel had a contract that included hosting the 2020 nba finals. Pretty good gig for her, she never did it before so that's a nice opportunity. Whelp, 2020 aka the bubble playoff which was filled with BLM being plastered all over, kneeling during the anthem, basically it was white bad black good. Combine all that with a newspaper writing an article about ESPN and the lack of opportunities given to people of color, it was a perfect storm of race guilt. So, ESPN reached out to Rachel and said hey we want you to step aside, give up your position of hosting the nba finals so we can give it to Maria Taylor. Rachel didn't want to because it was in her contract and obviously if you've never done it before, you'd like to host the finals right? ESPN came at her with the oh you're not a team player, blah blah blah whatever. Apparently Rachel left some kind of app on her computer after a meeting so someone at ESPN was listening to her phone conversation with someone and she talked about ESPN trying to strong arm her into giving up her hosting job, they used that to force her out saying Rachel was saying racially insensitive stuff. It's not at all surprising, in a time of the NBA shoving BLM down everyone's throat at all times, and a time where ESPN was under scrutiny of not being racially inclusive, they shifted the blame game onto someone so they can look like the good guys and give a good opportunity to a person of color. Rachel went on the "all the smoke" podcast if you want to hear it from her.

[@TheBlackRanger187]

Richard Jefferson’s demeanor this entire video has me dead. 😂🤣

[@DarthVader19-77]

He's thinking to himself..."she is not a superstar."🤣

[@Craigthomas322]

That's because he's wondering how she got that job. She don't have a clue whats she's talking about

[@theodoreoliver7733]

Where she come from I have followed her and this is not the first time she open her mouth and said something stupid I hope everyone she works with realize something not right with her her boss never should have hired her🤡😩☹️Ted oliver

[@rigobertodegracia4314]

@@theodoreoliver7733 Theo stop hating dàts a female trade. Don't b mad cuz u push dimes and she sale weight you don't know her expenses she had to buy a bigger place. I had to bring out jz for you hatter's.

[@kwpierprivate1stclass883]

rich did want to nail her good he was crushing, blushin now he found out she's white privileged and she hate him blatantly because he's black and why was he so close to malice malika & j rose, rich did the arm pit accidentally she poison

[@harry14imb]

I feel bad for the analysts who've been working for 30 years trying to get the position that a 20-something year old just walked into

[@timitchell9947]

She’s been interviewing athletes and doing internships since college. That’s what happens when you don’t play about your career and she must be good at it if she’s in this position🤷🏽‍♀️

[@SSRtarzan]

@@timitchell9947she’s not good at her job and that’s a fact😂

[@YTVH40]

Love seeing Richard Jefferson and Zach Lowe in these panels! 🙌🏽 They’re not afraid to correct folks!

[@zyzzyz7035]

This is what happens when you give someone a position they did not earn.

[@jerry5449]

Well stated

[@jesuswong5119]

You talking about Tatum and this girl right?

[@zyzzyz7035]

@@jesuswong5119 Talking about this young girl talking to and about nba players like she has the same experience as them.

[@jesuswong5119]

@@zyzzyz7035 None of us do

[@jesuswong5119]

Maybe change the label then. Stars are really very good players and Superstars are stars. At the moment, and running out of time to change my mind, Tatum is a Star. KD, LBJ are superstars.

[@cyborgbabyarms9262]

Richard's face says it all.

[@TheBmills415]

Says everything 🤣

[@dezbutz4070]

Can’t help dumb woman looking for attention lmao

[@sayitaintsotv299]

Hers does too 😂

[@carlos7061]

Jayson Tatum averaged 30.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 74 games in 2022-23. H played in 4 All-Star games.…he is a superstar

[@dessie-beensolid4]

Right

[@jodykendall7519]

I love how when Malika gets called out when she’s tries to flaunt her BBall IQ she always tries to switch the subject, very annoying at times

[@truthteller99999]

She's got penis envy She can NOT admit that she knows less than any man about anything.

[@seancarlstorm]

I’m sick of her, how she even get this job 😢

[@AdolfDahmer]

Her response a la Patrice Collars: “they hate black women.!”

[@nilo5158]

Exactly, I can’t stand her she’s the worst.

[@ye5331]

she must have slept with the right execs to get to her position

[@jeffreyknopf8959]

from the FEMINIST AFFIRMATIVE ACTION!!!

[@darylrichardson8567]

Affirmative PRETTY FEMALE ACTION/PRIVILEGE.

[@davidroussell5118]

@ 1:13 Richard didn't have the energy to address her misguided point!!!😅😂🤣Malika's TOO IN LOVE with her opinion on things.

[@appleman957dontcare5]

correction espn is in love with malika and no one else

[@NoFatHeaux]

The look on his face say it all....🤣🤣🤣

[@jerry5449]

Did you see her reaction to Jefferson’s response? She cut him a quick side eye. It’s not worth watching sports analysis if that’s the type of energy that they are bringing. RJ is a beast and a great analyst. Idk why this is happening

[@jonnycashh3876]

Her whole demeanor changed when Zac disagreed

[@dessie-beensolid4]

😂

[@Magic_dawn]

A complete nobody talking down Tatum, one of the best players in the league. That should be the only "shock" in this discussion

[@theonlyjayp3781]

🎯🎯🎯R Jefferson you hit it right on the head. You’re not watching the game. She’s not watching the game. She’s reading off a stat sheet

[@kamonie3331]

He is shooting 34% in the finals. Giannis/Steph/Curry/Butler played like Superstars this post sesson. Tatum isnt one. He doesnt even look that great right now.

[@xxphactor]

What makes this worse is that you have girlfriend on the end agreeing with her...I thought she plays in the WNBA?

[@goat7651]

@@kamonie3331 he had 3 great playoff series and then had 1 bad finals 😂 I think he is a superstar

[@baileywilkins1793]

He swept KD lol he’s a superstar

[@lordtrill7731]

@@kamonie3331 just say "i REALLY wanna sound like i DONT know shyt about basketball"😅😅✌🏿🤦🏿‍♂️

[@bhongtastic]

Malika sees herself as the female SAS with these hot takes

[@sharesecombs2381]

Thank You, now I know why I don't like her🙄🤣

[@BigA678]

This wasn’t a hot take. He’s not a superstar

[@cp37373]

@@BigA678 He clearly is. You should actually watch basketball

[@JustMe-ws2pe]

She tries and failing epically.

[@samuellp1146]

yeah SAS has been at it for quite sometime she's barely grade school level.

[@JahJah619]

1:40 has me dying 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Alex-tx6by]

She's basically saying you need to be more marketable. That's it. That's all that matters to her. She was screwed when she brought up inconsistencies because we have this thing called stats/averages.

[@JetSettR]

Already a handful of commercials and he's legit friends with multiple non-NBA celebrities. She's just stupid.

[@williammarchand253]

Also her questioning if jokic is a superstar is just ridiculous 😭😭

[@TheMesa22]

But now she is okay putting Jokic as a superstar yet questioning others because of stats or bad games? She obviously hasn’t watch a game of basketball 🤦‍♂️

[@elijahwoods5326]

The craziest part about it was the fact that jokic, at the time, had just won his second straight mvp, 4 time all star, had been to a conference final. And 5 seconds after, she says that embiid is a superstar who literally only had 5 all star appearances to his name at that point. Idk whose basketball iq is lower hers or flights?

[@dpita3456]

Bruh she was saying a whole bunch of nothing tbh lol Like her take was so dumb, and the fact she didn't mention his assist and the fact this is his first finals smh. He fasho is a superstar!

[@samwisehuluberlu2210]

Nope. This term is like so much more too overused by this era of the instantaneous and the consummate. Superstars are only 7, by the way they managed the game and dominated it, by the way they leaded their team to success, i mean by that Rings..by accolades, titles and records. Some unforgettable sh.t. LeGM, Steph', Giannis, KD and Kawhi. The Prime dominant 5 as their resume witnessed it. 2 others guys with this "verbal title" are Jokíc and Doncíc. Even if they not win or manage to reach the Finals as Jayson did leading the Celtics, they are way more dominant as individual players, and that made them (Jokīc had already 2 in a row, and it's monsterous, and we all know Doncíc is the real deal for next 15 years); some MVP calibers candidates. Which obviously Tatum isn't yet. But he's improving and starting surely to reach this point, particularly on his leading abilities.

[@Roberttrotter44215]

She reminds me so much of Ryan Hollins says the dumbest things ever

[@hexagonoctogon3140]

There are 5 superstars thats it

[@faithenichols6947]

Yes Tatum is a superstar. We know it and she does too. She's an hater.

[@juliansearcie1758]

He's no superstar..

[@Alex-tx6by]

Every time someone on ESPN cites inconsistencies I have to wonder if they are aware we keep track of stat averages for reason.

[@DrakeBrunette]

Jayson Tatum is the highest value small forward in the league right now... I'd take him over CURRENT aging stars like LeBron, Durant, Kawhi, etc, etc, etc.... he's still young and in his prime with room to grow. He's not injury prone like them and in todays league the best attribute in a superstar can be summed up as "the best ability is availability". The Celtics are extremely fortunate to have him.

[@tjkale1800]

Butts in seats man idk if I can call him a superstar🤣

[@vladeugene1387]

That's how you know Zach meant it, his voice was so high pitched lol

[@topclass9334]

Lmao.

[@woodworkingaspirations1720]

He said "what are we doing here" 🤣

[@picasso9887]

He was offended

[@BigCocoEnergy]

Did she say Jokic is KNOCKING on the door?

[@TheeBlackGuy]

apparently 😂 back to back mvps ain’t enough to be a superstar in malika’s eyes

[@ericreeves5893]

@@TheeBlackGuy Get her off the panel. She stinks!

[@nicharmony313]

She 100% said the back to back MVP was knocking on the door of superstar 😂

[@raheemwilson894]

@@nicharmony313 I’m dead😂😂

[@javaromunnings8139]

😂😂😂 that part had me rolling

[@phatswag100]

I think she has a point some people believe there’s only a few built like that i miss when the best player used to guard the best player on the opposing team and when guys would go off d rose 47 kyrie 39 the playoffs it’s like one team hot other cold you don’t see that no more

[@TeranIcer]

I'm sure all NBA stars are looking for Malika Andrews' approval.

[@lbrezy2799]

The last 2-3years Tatum averages over 25 a game I just don’t understand where she’s getting this inconsistency from

[@jesuswong5119]

In today's "offensive centered" league 25 is like saying 19 in the past.

[@faithenichols6947]

She's an highly paid professional hater of Black Men. I don't support anyone who disrespects our Black Men especially when they are a shining example of a great man and a great athlete. They put people like her out front to keep us divided and in line.

[@randomperson9187]

@@jesuswong5119 Yes and 19 per game in the 1990s was no easy task.

[@jesuswong5119]

@@randomperson9187 Right but 19 was not seen as “superstar” either. Unless that is if you were elite at other aspects.

[@randomperson9187]

@@jesuswong5119 19 back then was a lot more rare than 25 today. There was something called defense being played lol

[@threerabbit7981]

Malika’s days are numbered

[@javierlara6350]

Let's hope so. 🙏🏻

[@donstory5097]

Praying for her downfall 🙏💀

[@4ktkaram395]

@@javierlara6350 🙏🏾

[@DAV3RAG3]

As long as she attractive she will be employed.

[@stinzz3]

@@DAV3RAG3 Facts! And I cant stand it!

[@sonny5568]

0:41 SUMMARY😂😂😂

[@monkeyman9856]

Ha Zach sounding like tucker when he’s baffled 😂

[@gerardov.9716]

Malika is a wild mouthpiece.

[@brodiiee1364]

I need that

[@mrjj216]

@@brodiiee1364 🤣

[@kevinzhu6417]

she just talks to hear her own voice sometimes lol

[@kodyscot9360]

just imagine what shes like at home

[@Milehigh_]

I know what to do with that mouthpiece! 😎👌🏾💯

[@tony4534]

Jokic is only knocking on the door? I don’t even like him but we’re not doing that.

[@ronin7354]

After 5 mvps he's gonna finally knock on the door

[@woodworkingaspirations1720]

MVP

[@xman9190]

I agree with Malika. We throw the label of superstar around much too casually. Jayson Tatum is a star, but not a superstar yet. He's NOWHERE near the level of prime time LeBron or KD.

[@TheNextGronk]

her saying yes and sure to richard dissmamtleing her point for the whole time would get me so heated

[@King_Rayy_The_Entertainer]

Like you telling a man that played in the NBA that knows who Superstars are he Richard Jefferson didn’t really want to engage her because he knows 💯

[@jesuswong5119]

Rip Jefferson is a terrible commentator bro.

[@iwituazon10]

Can Malika even shoot freethrows?

[@EverydayWithBobby]

Bitch can’t even shoot a shot in a dm..let alone a ft

[@mikegardy3085]

Who is really looking for her advice or opinions 🤔👀🙄really 🤔🙄

[@Machiavelli94]

Zach's face expression looks like that his soul left his body😂😂😂

[@EverybodyHatesChrisNow]

Again… it’s not just Malika, it’s her PRODUCERS!!!! Her problem is that she seems willing to go along with whatever narrative her PRODUCERS want to push. She is like a young Steven A Smith. Proud “COMPANY MAN”. Willing to do and say anything to please “The Bosses” aka her producers.

[@mctaguer]

So, Jimmy Butler has three games in a row where he scored single digits. Is he not a superstar? KD looked like crap in the first 3 games of his series--is he no longer a superstar? Pretty inconsistent... If the Celtics hold Steph to below 15 points in a game in this Finals, is no longer a superstar?

[@Hithereitsme32]

Lmao fr

[@goofy_xf6223]

Lol I get it but Tatum and jimmy are not on the level of KD n Steph. I don’t really see superstar from Tatum because he seems timid at times

[@mctaguer]

@@goofy_xf6223 That he hasn't yet always figured out the perfect time to do exactly the perfect thing is somewhat true (it's not timidity though--please--until last year, yes; not now), but trust me, we anointed those two you mentioned superstar status when they still had some minor knocks in their game too--we did, we've just chosen to collectively forget it now. The man made First Team All-NBA.So, are we saying "run the votes back, it was wrong?" Funny, I've heard ZERO outcry from other players on this (usually a sign if there's been some disturbance in the force). Sorry, we're grading Tatum on a curve: vs. what those players have ACCOMPLISHED and compared to the absolute height of their powers...Tatum's still ascending. But so were those players when they were first dubbed "superstars." Absolutely. Has Tatum played as well as Curry so far in this finals? Yes...unless you're one of those people who only counts points and doesn't know what defense looks like.

[@jasbb2]

@@goofy_xf6223 naw Tatum just hasn't accomplished as much as they have. He's absolutely got the same skill set as KD and it's still developing

[@lamontewilliams3011]

JB is not a Superstar. Neither is Tatum. Malika was just keeping it authentic. Shaq was a Superstar. Lebron is a Megastar. Jordan was an Astronomical Star. KD is a Superstar. Magic was a Megastar. Bird was a Superstar. Steph is a Superstar.Kobe was a Megastar. What do they have in common? They bring the heat each and every night. You need not worry about them. J. Butler and J. Tatum are Stars. Not Superstars.

[@ye5331]

she's mixing up hall of famers with superstars

[@rigobertodegracia4314]

He's both do.

[@Lackadaisicxl]

@@rigobertodegracia4314ehhh if his career ended rn, I don’t think he gets in there

[@rigobertodegracia4314]

@@Lackadaisicxl wat. U hi

[@GourSmith]

@@rigobertodegracia4314 Not really … Until he wins a championship … It’d be hard to place the argument that he’s a HOF player. There’s obviously players who are HOFers that don’t have rings, but if Tatum’s career ended tomorrow, there’s not enough influence or achievements to call him a HOF. And I’m a lifelong Celtic fan that never wants to see Tatum in any other Jersey ☘️

[@rigobertodegracia4314]

@@GourSmith jt has never not been to the Eastern conference finals as the leading man of a team.

[@Lexyboogie]

I agree with her on this one. A lot of other people also agree even a year after this was said. Just because it’s her doesn’t mean everything she says should be slammed to oblivion.

[@XYZLeague]

Hell yeah the dude is a super star. every time I watch him I find myself saying dam, I didn't know he could do that, and that, and that. dudes incredible.

[@Sldumas1983]

He is definitely a superstar

[@kingsofthetribejudah3327]

Not a superstar

[@Sldumas1983]

@@kingsofthetribejudah3327 stop he is the man put up big numbers and is the leader of that team

[@joekolpe9849]

@@Sldumas1983 3-17 😢

[@ALARGADORDECU]

@@Sldumas1983 is Lilard, Paul George and Booker superstars? I dont think so.

[@Sldumas1983]

@@ALARGADORDECU Stars for sure, Paul George is borderline Superstar to be honest if you look at his body of work and the fact that he help take that Clippers team very far into the Bubble. Tatum is a Superstar dude I know basketball you can believe fact ass Malika who doesn’t know basketball 🤣🤣🤣😂

[@mctaguer]

It's called, "If I say something really contrary and controversial....and then lean into it no matter what facts people bring up, I'll get some notoriety."

[@tony4534]

The name of the game.

[@tbates757]

JAYSON TATUM IS THAT GUY. He’s the second coming of Kobe Bryant. Just because his ascent has been fast and he doesn’t get as much media attention as some of the players she mentioned doesn’t take away from his game.

[@jamesdelgado3885]

Kobe? He’s a superstar but relax with the Kobe talk my guy 😂

[@scryla2000]

@@jamesdelgado3885yeahhhhh bruh he’s trippin😂😂😂 Kobe?!? I think NOT

[@youthlib2012]

Notice she doesn’t demean or disrespect non-black men when they check her. Speaks volumes

[@patstreater]

Tatum is FOR SURE a superstar. Low key got the best ruffle chips. Them spicy bbq joints go hard.

[@joekolpe9849]

No he’s not moron what did he win before 😅

[@Ligmaengaged]

No doubt. the lebron chips don't come close!

[@sheikzilla1029]

Jason Tatum is good. I'm hoping next year he matures and learns how to become to be consistent on the court. I think it's mental watching his play.

[@nimrodmorris1599]

The crazy part is they load management all year then they're hurt during the playoffs so what are they really managing I bet if they didn't get paid if they don't play their asses would play cuz they manage their dollars way better than they manage their loads

[@frankdaniel5216]

To expect a super star to be some all time great is ridiculous. Jason Tatum has shown enough that he’s an exceptional player and it’s crazy to except players to be top 10 in a league with 400 ppl

[@wacoflyboi4938]

Tatum is a superstar.... She crazy as hell

[@jaystevens9703]

Tatum a superstar , is he still young of course but look at his numbers. If this team wins against golden state especially after beating two legends KD and Kyrie, the defending champions , war against the 1# seed Heat. He will be legend cemented period, that's legendary run if completed.

[@joekolpe9849]

No

[@issadad]

She's right. And she wasn't snarky or righteous about it. "Superstar" is not another level of play above great, superstar is another thing altogether. All superstars are great players, but not all 1st team all-NBA players are superstars. Some, most, are merely stars. Alas, Malika got pushed into defending her "rubric" on grounds of performance on the court. She should have rested on her opening definition. Basketball prowess is just the visible tip of the iceberg. Superstardom goes beyond sports, beyond popularity, even beyond winning. It's a galaxy-class pop culture phenomenon, a global merch brand, a spellbinding crazy mad love thing that to millions makes you an idol, a myth, a drug. Are parents naming babies after Embid, Tatum, Joker? I'd call that legacy, as much as rings, a marker of superstardom. Because fans don't just appreciate Curry as a hooper, they want to BE Stephen Curry in life. Be LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. Be Serena and Ronaldo and Federer, who will probably remain tennis's biggest superstar long after Djokovic surpasses his records -- because Djokovic, arguably more deserving, isn't Roger! And Tatum isn't Steph . . . yet. Based on X Factor, Ja Morant is probably closer.

[@LBFufuEata]

“ just because you’re a future Hall of Famer, doesn’t mean you’re a superstar “ 🤦🏿‍♂️ bro you just had a Malika moment

[@camross8057]

R.J. Says it’s not that complicated. 😂. He’s literally baffled by her.

[@Papiup18]

One of the things I've noticed about reporters who have just start facilitating television shows is they reframe from giving "their sports expertise", because they know that's what the actual professionals are there for. You sound stupid when you start giving your opinions about stuff you dont know about.

[@derrickvernon5985]

GIRL YOU TRIPPIN!!! JAYSON TATUM IS A SUPER STAR 😂😂😂😂

[@evremaksit7094]

Bruh this guy put himself in convo just chiming in with “nah malika ur wrong!” every 3 minutes lmao

[@xxphactor]

"I'm a stickler when it comes to superstar"....Huh? So with all of that sideline reporting and that's the best take Malika can come up with? I'm glad RJ suffer fools lightly.

[@wewworldentertainmentwrest2128]

She’s right. There was a point in time where everyone was convinced Lillard was a superstar for one very good season, even went as far as being labelled the best PG (although that was more to undermine Steph than anything) but this constant anointing of superstardom to every other player seems to age poorly.

[@stromitty]

Tatum has already proved he's that guy, he's also way younger than Dame. I'd take Tatum right now over Dame 10/10 times

[@wewworldentertainmentwrest2128]

@@stromitty you’re missing the point, Dame was never an actual superstar m he just had a top season. Placing Tatum above him doesn’t mean much.

[@jessicagalvan3358]

@@stromitty he himself doesn’t even think he’s a superstar..superstar is something diff..nobody will know tatum in Australia..like it’s not even a comparison…

[@stromitty]

@@jessicagalvan3358 So being humble is a bad thing? Gotcha every player should just be egotistical as fuck. "You damn right im a superstar im the best fucking player to ever pick up a basketball" is the answer people were looking for but Tatum is too humble about himself for that. Mans could average 30ppg and still wouldn't call himself that.

[@riozuko9354]

Can’t get a SUPERmax without being a SUPERstar ,,

[@johno8425]

Get this woman off the air. She's killing ESPN with these takes and rants. You can't force feed the public what they don't want, then expect them not to throw up. Malika should be reporting on the WNBA where there are no black men for her to hate on.

[@bbm1077]

her casual take getting called out is unreal!

[@kendricbaines2415]

I kinda agree though, like I don’t think Jayson Tatum is a superstar. I don’t think you can be considered a superstar after a few good years. I think you’ve had to of made a impact on the game significantly (not change it, just have a impact on the current nba), and be very popular amongst the crowds. Iunno, idk more about basketball than someone like Richard Jeff. But that’s just my opinion

[@ELCapiTRAN]

I'm mostly there with you. The argument that he made all nba is a strong argument but not 100%. Players like Deandre Jordan, and Joakim Noah, and Marc Gasol have made all nba but by no means would I consider them Super stars. Star players yes, but the word "super" is where I draw a definitive line. Super is a Tier 1 star that's been doing it for awhile. Tatum has been averaging over 25 only the last 3 years. So if you want to consider the 3 I mentioned as super stars then yeah I guess Tatum is a super start but I feel there should be different levels of super star dom.

[@2kolbe010]

@@ELCapiTRAN tatum is a superstar bro wtf 😂😂. He’s literally a top 5 player Right now.

[@bee14ish]

@@2kolbe010 Nah

[@kyle-tp8om]

Rj is hilarious

[@reedickyaluss]

Richard Jefferson quietly and irritatingly waiting for his turn is 😂

[@heningster]

I see why I stopped watching this show, Malika knows more about basketball than all of the ex-pro player, she is too damn much for my taste!

[@rdp919]

What a truly horrendous take. Glad they called her out. Tatum is a superstar, anyone who says otherwise is a casual.

[@Han-tc7wx]

she did say superstars are those that are even appreciated by the casuals

[@goofy_xf6223]

Your comment is gatekeeping

[@Jubayzee]

The best litmus for “superstar” is if your grandma, who doesn’t watch basketball, knows who the player is. I think Tatum is a king, but the casual fan or a citizen in another country has no idea who he is. But guess who they do know? Steph, Lebron, KD

[@ELCapiTRAN]

Tatum is Duncan style, not Duncan level superstardom. He gets the stats without all the flash. He's not hyperathletic like giannis, he's not super fast like irving, he's not super élite shooting like Curry. He's a smart player that gets to his spots and makes the right fundamental play a majority of the time. I also think the fact that he didn't come out of the gates super fast like some of the other superstars has made him go under the radar a bit but he's starting to get that recognition.

[@richardthekingransom]

She’s bugging, Tatum isn’t top 10 but he’s definitely a Superstar

[@BePatientSeeLove]

My question is if your not top ten how are you superstar

[@hoodyfrog7036]

Not after these finals...

[@richardthekingransom]

@@BePatientSeeLove There’s more than 10 Superstars in the NBA, causal fan logic is trash

[@clu4u]

Tate is 1st team All NBA, THAT’S TOP FIVE!

[@sheluvzprince6958]

Nah he definitely top ten

[@phunkfarm]

Tatum is future HOF. So your point is blurred. However their is a tier below the levels she mentioned with Steph, Giannis , etc. Tatum would indeed be on the next tier with Kawhi, Harden, Embiid, Towns, Young and Ja. Tatum has had several head scratching performances in key situations that make you question his leadership.

[@kennopalus]

Can't wait till ESPN goes under

[@philipturner6636]

Haha 😄 🤣 she is right and Tatum came out and said he wasn't that what everyone is tagging him as HE DOESN'T BELIEVE HE'S THERE YET

[@forextradealgorithm1386]

She should just stick to moderating this chic.

[@dribbleheadredd]

"i have a rubric" is crazy

[@elboogie2324]

First mistake: Listening to Malika Andrews

[@jamesnick3782]

I’m a laker fan and even I can admit Jason Tatum is a superstar

[@DONCARMINEFALCONEE]

Are you from LA?

[@DONCARMINEFALCONEE]

We hate out of towners here in LA. Especially fake LAker fans that are not from here.

[@Truthbeelike]

I think he is a great player held to superstar standards, he is in a great system with other great players who have high expectations and fill in their role, I think there will be a point where they will need to set Brown free so he can show he is a legit all star too

[@akowrath50]

I'm a die hard Jason Tatum fan. When he doesn't shoot well he pass rebound and play defense. He is a superstars in my eyes.

[@wakaflokafamevevo]

bro they look at her like stfuu😂

[@greysonG10]

Tatum isn't only a super star, imo, he's right next to Giannis as the best all around player in the NBA. It's not JUST about offense, guy's like Jokic, Luka etc..might be putting up triple doubles every other game, but their defense is trash. Tatum does it on both ends, he literally had votes for DPOY last season, plus he's a 30+ ppg player, who could average 10 rebounds in a season if he really wanted to, he's by far a super star.

[@markislivingdeliberately]

Defense isn’t really a thing anymore 😂

[@tenthirty82]

The thing is, I agree with her because most superstars today aren’t true superstar talent the commissioner and the previous commissioner made the game easier for financial gain less defense less physicality ignore basic rules, like traveling and palming the ball so that players can score more and people who don’t like basketball will now be attracted to a streetball like atmosphere. There is a video that shows the amount of Traveling that is not called example LeBron is allowed to take five steps Ja Morant carries or palms the ball Every time he makes a move.

[@Beardedveganbbsb]

Tatum is a star ⭐️ he got his own signature shoe from Jordan brand 😂

[@ramsdell3562]

Anyone who says Tatum isn't a superstar clearly doesn't watch basketball

[@hubertnicholas6505]

Yes Tatum is a new super Star

[@Nbajunkie2782]

So KD is a superstar but the guy that outplayed him isnt?

[@wisethabrain1100]

Father time

[@EGarrett01]

1:51 Richard is very good at nuking Malika when she gets on his nerves without breaking the tone of the conversation.

[@rajahmia257]

All I heard was the noise the Charlie Brown teacher makes when she talks

[@M3_86]

Espn is a clownshow. Gotta stop watching. Even with the hilarious narration lol

[@dstef1902]

Who the helll is she??

[@Hypekicks413]

She said jokic a three time MVP IS KNOCKING ON THE DOOR!!!! Get her outta here

[@lrgpapi]

She said LeBron is KNOCKING ON THE DOOR of superstardom? She's outting herself about how little she knows about really anything involving sports.

[@illyastheprof]

I'm not a Tatum fan or even a Boston fan, but holy shit, this is such a weak take. He's not a superstar? Are you even watching the game. The man's one of the best in the NBA and has proved time and again, that he's a problem for any team. Then again, finding out about Malikas past, she probably just doesn't like him as a person, so she has to shit on his skill on the court.

[@allanshema3838]

she just there coz she fine

[@imedina619]

Richard Jefferson needs to say what he's thinking

[@kyleprice6268]

I don't care for her at ALL, but i agree with her on this subject, didn't Sadiq Bey have 50 for my Pistons one game, and he was traded because of inconsistencies, to me he's not a Superstar that's a Heavy label, and he doesn't seem to carry it well.

[@KrashTheMusician]

Even though the Celtics didn't win the chip, jason Tatum showed and proved that he's a superstar

[@ACGreenTV]

He the reason they lost … Andrew Wiggins had him on lock

[@hackedbypoodlecorp7727]

Just love how she named off Stephen Curry LeBron James and Kevin Durant it really just shows how much she’s into the sport and how much she knows of it… now it’s not like anyone can look up best basketball players and have those three names pop up no no she shows real integrity and shows how much she’s committed to journalism real bravery if you ask me! Like imagine…

[@valurogers99]

That wasnt the point in question 🤦‍♂️ it was if Tatum is superstar material. “Sigh”

[@leep6518]

I agree with her for a change. A star for sure

[@knathanknathan]

Whoa ever since Jayson Tatum came into the league he has been consistently carrying his team and playing on a high caliber. That’s an elite superstar status. Malika you’re just mad you’re not a superstar

[@roksoulo]

man they need Rachel back