Max hides after his Kawhi-LeBron take & Stephen A. flips out | First Take

Stephen A. Smith forces Max Kellerman into hiding after Max begrudgingly admits Kawhi Leonard's LA Clippers will not have the best shot to stop LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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[@Shiv23]

max creeping up got me dead 😂

[@reginald_]

facts😂

[@Isaac-zh2cn]

Definitely gonna be a meme

[@lombardocintron8072]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that was just funny

[@kie-skatemods4141]

Same here. Had me rolling super loud this mornin!

[@k-dub1864]

He hella childish 😂😂 JK

[@TheHezzii]

At least Max admits he’s wrong, i’ll give him that..

[@dantrellwalker5425]

He's not wrong tho

[@silverknight876]

No he doesn’t, he was wrong about Brady and the cliff for 4 years before he admitted it was a stupid take lol

[@ShortsCreatorGuy]

@@silverknight876 He did admit he was wrong both times tho. Definitely took a little too long for his brady take, you right ab that lol

[@Eye_Know]

@@silverknight876 “he admitted it was a stupid take”

[@silverknight876]

@@Eye_Know “for 4 years before he admitted it was a stupid take.” When you’re proven wrong, you admit it then. He was proven wrong the same year he uttered that ridiculous take lol

[@ocrashmoke420]

I stand by this: Max’s “oops take” was the bravest moment in sports debate T.V. history

[@conradcasebolt2391]

link the video?

[@WillieTorres5]

Bro you watching the video

[@cmaplefreak]

@@WillieTorres5 THIS CRACKED ME UP LOL

[@bvnshee6749]

No bravest take was definitely “fate of the universe, shot doesn’t go in aliens invade, I’m taking IGUODALA”

[@maxkarlan1038]

I really hope that Max slowly creeping back up becomes a meme.

[@brucelau2023]

Come on NOW internet , do ya thing

[@markanthonylo4759]

Bruh not only should it be a meme but a gif too

[@MOCdude]

This deserves to be MEMEABLE

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

Max ducking off and creeping back up is a legendary moment. LOL!!

[@ncintron76]

I lost it too 😂😂😂

[@franciscobenitez905]

Here come the memes and gifs

[@UndercoverSpill]

thats meme worthy

[@willellis502]

Classic how he creeped in then ducked back out lol

[@alexanderpanayi7212]

Yeah slowly creeping.😂

[@dcsupremebasketball5358]

I respect max some times because he never hides from his L takes, Stephen A switches up on his takes weekly and thinks him shouting will make us forget.

[@jabariparis9697]

This actually true🤣

[@endangeredspecies8441]

Big facts 💯

[@BrotherKellerman]

When did Stephen a switch it up?

[@nathanf1579]

*Literally hides out of camera frame* lol but yeh I agree 😂

[@prajeevravichandran4817]

@@BrotherKellerman He calls Lebron the best then its KD then its back to bron, Stephen a switches up a lot

[@RAWWFishing]

Stephen a Smith is Reppin the Grinch for this green screen Christmas🤣🤣

[@Fidelis1776]

Thought it was just me

[@jaredhezront.pu-od1572]

Yo!!! Rawwfishing 😂

[@rojaynazir1668]

He needs to sit further from the green screen. It's reflecting green light on him

[@_mirakel_]

Stephen A. Smith: “Kawhi Lennid”.

[@TheBoxBox920]

Rob Pelinkurr

[@_mirakel_]

@@TheBoxBox920 LMAO

[@iamreflex2565]

Max: "No..... the floor is yours 😏" LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@sharonharris2692]

Max: “I may be slow but I’m not stupid” 😂

[@IXIRob_MarleyIXI]

😆😂

[@gochipurself]

😪😂😂😂had me dead

[@riseupmusicgroup]

I feel like the league has been talking about who’s stopping Lebron my whole life 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@masitch7669]

Facts

[@dariusbrock2713]

And it’s hella annoying now cause he’s been stopped like a million times by now

[@DuckYoTaco]

@@dariusbrock2713 stopped and just came off another championship ? It’s over bruv.. he’s 3 peating 😂

[@djembadjemba5339]

@@DuckYoTaco 07,08,09,10,11,14,15,17,18,19 hes been stopped in these years

[@dariusbrock2713]

@@DuckYoTaco lol it aint about lebron anymore, AD bringing his share to the table

[@prestigeshogun8933]

Stephen A Smith: That's right Max go hide! 5 seconds later: *GET BACK HERE*

[@armondperry]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TanRicky321]

Max getting his own personality on the show 🙌🏾

[@guilhermelopes54]

Shannon and Max Show ASAP . Someone make it happen

[@pierrelouis9019]

@@guilhermelopes54 yooo Fr

[@wisconsinbadger5948]

@@guilhermelopes54 facts. Dubayless needs some competition

[@mikhailflaminiano1288]

The only time Max was wrong with his NBA takes is with Kawhi being the best, but most of the time he does the schooling VS Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins

[@lamborgini2010]

@@mikhailflaminiano1288 I agree, they all have terrible takes at time anyways

[@autumnfallsss]

Max hiding, creeping back up, then hiding again is legendary at this point 😂😂😂

[@Anonymous-gy4lp]

At one point the man was completely gone 🤣😂😂

[@josephstone3769]

Lemme get yo number

[@user-fo8sn7mw6z]

@@josephstone3769 you cant be down this bad bruh...

[@simmonsmichael317]

@@user-fo8sn7mw6zyou know its hard out here for a pimp 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@iamjay247]

@@simmonsmichael317 _A Pimp named Slick Back_ 🤣🤣

[@jonathanmilien9075]

"KaWhy Lennit" ~ Stephen A

[@d4ljosh859]

😂😂😂

[@sibimishalraja4364]

Oh lord!!! Replaying him say kawhi's name after reading this, killed me😂😂😂😂😂

[@AngelGarcia-vm5jx]

“The floor is yours” my mans lowkey savage for that 💀

[@isaacwalker1931]

😂 Yesterday we got Dan Orvolosky "holding the L" and Today we got Max hiding from Stephen A, first Take has been hilarious lately

[@MarcusB-qr1hk]

That’s why I love Stephen A and Max! The banter is always second to none XD

[@matthewcrane5294]

Fr this is great

[@BlackedOutDreams]

Fr all these people complaining bout First Take still watch cuz its good

[@chriswright6899]

I mean PG did have depression through the bubble. Guys sensitive

[@sJd9579]

@@chriswright6899 I would too if I was quarantined with the father of the girl I cheated on super publicly 🤣🤣🤣

[@xmas_exotic1412]

Max: “I may be slow but I’m not stupid” 😂

[@user-wx2vf4ii1b]

😂😂

[@xmas_exotic1412]

Ik lol

[@amandatan1977]

This gotta be one of the funniest segments 😂😂😂😂

[@michelangelooliver2590]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CarsonClaws]

Max is the Scotty pippen to SAS MJ in sports commentary. Always love watching!

[@hungryfohduhbag]

Factsssssss💯💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@donnydykes615]

When Green head Stephen A shows up everybody takin a L

[@elaineortiz1916]

Idk I think shannon and skip do a good job to shannon is shaq skip is Kobe

[@Doriamo]

These two are great together.

[@Doriamo]

@@elaineortiz1916 I agree, they are such a great duo too! After them there is no one else close.

[@duvalonlytypeshit9162]

“Well I might be slow but I ain’t stupid” -Max Kellerman 2020

[@sourpatchwrapper]

So glad Molly wasn’t here to interrupt this.

[@LeoxSevered]

Amen to that

[@marcuscharleston3539]

She got fired or something?

[@ahmadpattonbey8865]

@@marcuscharleston3539 or jalen sat her down for 9 months

[@CuriousPug12]

💯 💯 💯 💯 💯

[@iscratchmybutt]

keep the new girl she's good

[@the13rook]

Probably one of the best first take moments they've had that was hilarious.

[@suborilltakeitpersonally290]

Lol I agree

[@ranyaidkwhattoputinmylastn2734]

0:50 GET YOUR BEHIND THE BACK HERE!! lmao😂😂

[@yaserkhalid4867]

This is hilarious 😂 Stephen and Max are great together

[@MrE_]

Were

[@jh8077]

That thumbnail is a Dub😂

[@Z0mbify]

It already is 😂

[@TheOriginalGankstar]

Max was hilarious hiding like that and then emerging so slowly.

[@WickedHill]

Finally he’s doing something meme worthy lol

[@vincedordas7302]

@@WickedHill karen (permit patty) beat him to it🤣

[@ryancarter6160]

comedy!

[@87Michael]

Max admitting he’s wrong, something Stephen A will never do.

[@Soldier979]

your wrong and here's why...

[@lilprincekilla]

Stephen a has admitted he was wrong. It just depends on what the subject is

[@jakubjohnson6741]

@@Soldier979 very underated. Good job, well done.

[@kickbackin9114]

Already has lol

[@cxmpyx2333]

This Man Max is so funny 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@danielmedina8819]

0:51 bruhh that close up on the empty background while Stephen A losing his mind was pulled straight out of a comedy movie💀

[@jlemaire22]

Max officially created one of the greatest gifs of all time. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@goblinbrownie1076]

Max hiding like Malik Beasley will be when he gets home and the pots and pans start being thrown

[@lonelee7867]

Nahhhhh he might be in jail 🤣

[@wafflestretch420]

Im cryingggg

[@mjmillions]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Vito_Caligiuri]

Imagine being his wife and taking in the fact that Malik would rather have some older sugar walls

[@mjmillions]

@@Vito_Caligiuri nah he a idiot idk what's up w these dudes and the Kardashian and Kardashian types they brain washed

[@zaayfashoo2574]

Love watching these two guys talk about anything. Nothing but love for the both of yall

[@alexanderpanayi7212]

2:29-2:30 Max-"His second banana Paul George."😂

[@ramoncastro4737]

Max hiding and rising up slowly made me laugh too hard. That's a meme 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@memeboi7396]

I’ve never seen a “rivalry” die down as fast as the Lakers and Clippers did within a year

[@demarcohowell7323]

Say we're in the playoffs and it's the Lakers Vs Clippers and the Clippers come out on top then the rivalry would starts again but for now you're right it is pretty much dead

[@jspi04]

@@demarcohowell7323 didn’t even start tbh

[@anthonycollier3183]

Lakers Heat in 2011

[@danmangoku]

And now the pendulum has swung the other direction. 10-0 Clippers

[@dparks2856]

​@@danmangoku Lol. W

[@jusflyy3943]

Max’s face is priceless 😂😂😂

[@SammyMaggio]

0:29 Charly Caruso with the perfect wide eye reaction. XD

[@christiananasco8937]

Stephen A. Smith is having a field day.

[@lemancemossjr3935]

The difference between Max and Stephen A. is Max has zero issue with admitting when he’s wrong, unlike Stephen A. He’d literally be wrong to say yes

[@misanasilai4119]

this was hilarious!! max played this one very well!👏🤣🤣🤣

[@lilprincekilla]

I think Max was laughing while hiding. Who could keep a straight face after doing something like that.

[@malikcook6101]

Max: The answer is No 😐 Stephen A: 😲 Max:🧖‍♂️

[@kymow3982]

Bro please never let these 2 break up they the 🐐

[@quincytaylor4090]

I am CRYING

[@angelchavez4245]

😭😭🤣

[@yaqoubhussein5229]

We just witnessed the born of a new meme ladies and gentlemen 😂

[@ArganawkTLOD]

Born?? Smh *Birth*

[@osquitoburrito]

We just witnessed terrible grammar ladies and gentlemen.

[@SlickBusiness]

Lmao how do you type this and think it’s okay?

[@iamreflex2565]

@@ArganawkTLOD *Berth*

[@ArganawkTLOD]

@@iamreflex2565 🤣🤣🤣 incorrect but nice try

[@mattdespard6576]

Best first take ever, Max made me laugh pretty hard lol

[@Eagle0watch7dv]

0:50 SAS: "Get your behind back up here!" 😂👏

[@larryg58765]

Max answered it with the coldest response after it “the floor is ours” 🔥🔥🔥🥶🥶🥶

[@fujiapple9675]

I am not even a basketball fan, and this segment is amazing!

[@calebbraswell9109]

Max’s mistake in picking the Clippers was that he thought PG could match AD’s production as the 1B player

[@playboyj0hnny270]

He could yall forget he came off two torn shoulders. Hes a lot healthier now so we’ll see this year

[@Chigz10]

I think it was more that he thought PG was close to AD and Kawhi was better than LeBron, that plus the Clippers squad looked deeper

[@atg2727]

@@playboyj0hnny270 please bro this is the same excuse every year he be balling out all regular season no one say nun. He's a choker plain and simple

[@firstclass2793]

@@playboyj0hnny270 Same excuse every year for him.

[@insidejah9293]

@Caleb Braswell ....Didn't you pay attention to the reports after they choked bro???? It was team chemistry, no leadership, too many Alpha personalities. The Clippers were fools gold PERIOD!

[@TLouski]

Bruhhh! 😂 Max had me dead when he popped his head up extra slow and showed only his eyes. Lmao!

[@verdiboy721]

Max just became a meme LEGEND for that slow rise up 😂 😂

[@benjamingoodnight1025]

This is why I like Max. He makes the show entertaining

[@Fiverr7890]

Alright who's gonna meme Max when he hides and comes back up?

[@jhalilporter6269]

Bruh Stephen A face when he said no got my stomach hurting😂😂😂😂 I’m crying

[@quincytaylor4090]

When Max calmly said: “The floor is yours” I was in tears 😂😂😂

[@cornbreadpassion11]

I had to go back and look at Stephen A face. Hahaha dying all over again

[@animecrunchyclips7816]

This is the first time I enjoyed watching them both.

[@rejaulbari4415]

Best First Take epispde i ever seen 👌😂

[@soccerman127]

It's actually weird hearing SAS and Max go back and forth like this without hearing Molly interrupt

[@k2isgreat150]

It’s refreshing

[@Dslayer066]

She ruis the whole dinamic of these two sometimes

[@happycurls4086]

She has to interrupt because these two will get so deep in an argument that the show will get off track. She keeps things moving as scheduled.

[@llbuitre]

@@happycurls4086 exactly. Molly is just doing her job.

[@de5913]

@@happycurls4086 exactly, you just get a bunch of boys who dont get girls coming at her for no reason...

[@Hur1caneAaron]

This needs to be a meme ASAP 😂

[@sl1ck557]

“Once again” what? He’s gotta make it passes the Nuggets first.

[@Jbf-76]

This video thumbnail slayed me.. Laughed hysterically.. amazing. This segment is top tier.. 🤣🤣

[@angeldiaz-uf4wv]

When you send a risky text and she comes back with that same energy 0:57

[@josephsuarez8178]

😅

[@E7URA]

Man this episode gets even funnier the more I watch it 🤣

[@Gcool243]

😂😂 Max had me rollin with those shifty eyes

[@latravisgriffin]

When Max was slowing creeping up I was singing "Donny Most" like Family Guy

[@roybacanimusic]

Sunday. Monday. Happy Day.

[@latravisgriffin]

@@roybacanimusic I love that bit for no reason lol

[@jasimpson9834]

🤣🤣🤣

[@roybacanimusic]

@@latravisgriffin You are a person of culture 🤌👌

[@ayeayeron6529]

Ayeeeee mvp comment lol

[@brucehicks5817]

This segment was epic. Great job Max and SA.

[@artomkhitaryan2006]

Exactly

[@baileymallchok5755]

Stephen A. has been waiting for this moment for soooooo long! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@kavalioA1]

I just love it when these guys go on like this

[@ashtonfranklin8385]

Today’s episode be like: “You’re right Max and here’s why” 😂

[@Mo_onions]

“Well I might be slow but I ain’t stupid” 🤣🤣🤣

[@Francisco-zv6ej]

The amount of meme material in this video is amazing😂

[@_KITE]

legendary segment from Max and SAS with the moderator looking on point too

[@tinymedia797]

He hides Lmaoo🤣 and the way he come up took me out🤣🤣

[@mirzasinggih]

Who else thought Max gonna make a long statement of why the answer is yes HAHAHA

[@Bdot2333]

I did bruh, I was expecting Max to say yes

[@MrWilson-zx9ix]

Too funny. Stephen A trying to stay mad when he's laughing.

[@darnelldabachelor9605]

Man I love this episode!!!!!

[@JustMoseyinAround]

*Kawhi should've stayed with the Raptors. Clippers gonna sign him to a long term deal then trade him to Lithuania for some Cepelinai*

[@Uniquelyuzi]

I think he has a option to opt out this coming season

[@CharlesMacro]

He never should have left. They treated him like a king and he still was in the finals hunt but he left for what.

[@wavo4604]

He only ever won because the warriors got injured.

[@duncanspurs5436]

@@wavo4604 Like the Warriors ever won without injuries

[@kylelowry9992]

@@wavo4604 than warriors first championship doesn’t count too 🤣

[@HowRichAreThey]

Kawhi couldn't even get past the Nuggets... Cut the malarkey that boi not stopping LeBron. Lakers going back 2 back 🏆

[@dreambiggmedia]

Exactly he ain’t no leader

[@LazerC4]

Of course, Lakers are going to be extremely deep and dangerous. Clippers are weak.

[@lukaz3336]

2019 Raptors would thrash the overrated Lakers.

[@4ransom437]

@@lukaz3336 the same team that only got a chip because of injuries 😂

[@rodneymercure2536]

@@lukaz3336 pls stop talking 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@juusanreax]

I love the dynamic of these two

[@kohlmanthompson5143]

I'm so glad I witnessed this live

[@cgpxae2119]

This gotta be one of the funniest segments 😂😂😂😂

[@JustJalen6]

Today marks a day in history.. Max Kellerman actually made me laugh😂

[@phishtix452]

You gotta see the clip where max quotes 'player hater' by the late great philosopher Christopher Wallace and has SAS in stitches.

[@w.c.5302]

@@phishtix452 I thought of the exact same moment. That was hilarious.

[@phishtix452]

@@w.c.5302 shoutout biggie max

[@seun7395]

max is funny at times tf is u talking about

[@jacopobottoni8597]

@@phishtix452 man where can I find the vid?

[@tjrage6168]

When he went back down again I spat my drink out lol

[@groundon1000]

This is on of the most hilarious debates 🤣🤣

[@rebelrebel7321]

Max knows the memes are coming. He’s about to see them for the next year 10 years.

[@jayz6706]

The “oooohhoooohooo” from SAS got me

[@wgpc]

The way he slowly came up 😂😂💀

[@careysmith600]

Good show guys

[@flossyflow420]

*show starts* Max: "I concede"

[@onedeep8065]

My wife: Can you cut and rake the leaves when you get off work? Me: My answer is No *hides while she flips out*

[@djclutch152]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fbgm_3074]

Why would u do that after work

[@bonsai_wolverine]

Just mow 'em into the lawn. Free fertilizer.

[@onedeep8065]

@@fbgm_3074 I work over nights lol

[@onedeep8065]

@Eilliw Nodrog 😂😂 and I can see a virgin thats never dated anybody

[@focusednba2245]

This was a phenomenal debate

[@vituoso.5490]

Ptobably the funniest episode of firsttake

[@GEMINININE-sl4xn]

Ok Max, that was HILARIOUS!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wanderer73287]

I love watching these two debate. Easily the best debating duo in the industry. They are the perfect Yin/Yang combination 🤣🤣🤣

[@jhrtss]

True 😂. I just hate the fact that they never can agree, even when the answer is obvious. But it's all for entertainment purposes, but I definitely love the show 💯

[@ygosoccer]

Can’t even lie this whole segment had me rolling lol

[@cebokhumalo602]

this is about to become a meme. God I love mister Max 🔥😂😂

[@Jeff_2x]

At least Max takes his L unlike another person who is on the left of your screen

[@thegoodwillout2220]

Stephen A every time: “I love Paul George, great brother “ then immediately after insults him

[@30curry17]

Your profile pic?

[@ThePlaybackRoom]

My wife ?

[@mjmillions]

This was legit hilarious!!! 🤣🤣 1:00

[@BigSteenThaGodHD6520]

The audio is wayy to quiet! Come on ESPN!

[@kyleyoungmusic]

Lmaoooooo Max killin me bro 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@ottofinster5852]

The look of defeat on Max face is absurdly hilarious🤣

[@memeboi7396]

At least Max admits he’s wrong, i’ll give him that..

[@TrynawalkwithGod]

Bruh this segment was like a drama, my jaw dropped when max said he doesn't believe in kawhi😂😂😂

[@dariusbrock2713]

Atleast he still got IGUODALA

[@jamalmetoyer]

West Side Dame Bruh same😂😂

[@christopherfanning6661]

Classic segment! 😂😂😂