Stephen A. and Max react to new video of Cavaliers bench after JR Smith blunder | First Take | ESPN

First Take's Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman react to new video of the Cleveland Cavaliers bench after JR Smith's blunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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[@lawrencekin02]

This JR Smith error may have sealed the deal for Lebron to bolt Cleveland and sign with a new team next season.

[@fitlife1205]

Lawrence Kin right or get rid of jr

[@elfuego464]

Lawrence Kin be game wasn't going to win the series

[@TheDeMIlz]

lol its been a sealed deal all year. He already said he wants out and is already considering places when his contract ends

[@vt248]

Lawrence Kin L. It was still tied, le3/8ron went 0-4 fg, 2 TOs in OT aka da clutch. He had a chance to win and didnt

[@IRON5]

He was leaving anyway JR was just speeding up the asswhippin process....

[@threedied]

1) It was extremely hard to grab an offensive rebound 2) George Hill should've made the free throw 3) Why didn't Ty Lue call a timeout after getting the rebound

[@kobeoakman8250]

King Charles 4) jr should’ve put it back up

[@pizzaiolokavesh1176]

So many mistakes man. Bron was rightly outraged

[@Jb-ek2hs]

4) There's no guarantee that JR would have made a shot over KD

[@anapham4724]

​@@Jb-ek2hsyeah? At least he tried and maybe he can get a foul on the process!!! Jr is no chicken he's to high to stay up in the game😂

[@IzzyCooks]

Lebron tried calling a timeout tho

[@Threezus17]

When idiot

[@spillz4259]

KyleAuthentic 1:22

[@Threezus17]

@@spillz4259 yep seen it but still no excuse

[@thegoat6656]

@@Threezus17 There's no excuse for that awful attitude you jackass

[@aamsheerzabal7128]

Only a jackass couldn't see that he was calling a timeout.

[@andrebailey4169]

I just be mad by having a 20 point game and losing. Imagine dropping 50 and losing😂

[@pizzaiolokavesh1176]

Absolutely crazy! I would have left the arena

[@utubebot1563]

Max your wrong. LeBron asked tyron lue if they had a timeout because LeBron tried to call a timeout and the ref didn't call a timeout.

[@spiker2014]

The Orginal Mccoy only the coach amd ball handler can call timeout. That being said, even if both jr and ty lue forgot they had one remaining they should have seen lebron and called to right there

[@lukerippon2188]

EXACTLY!!! A comment with some sense thank you

[@gunnroney3036]

The Orginal Mccoy he doesn’t try to call timeout until after he looks at the scoreboard and at that point time was already expired

[@Chubby3458]

The Orginal Mccoy Tyronn Lue should've called for a timeout when JR grabbed the rebound

[@B_Thompson_215]

💯

[@M0ebius]

George Hill lets out a sigh of relief.

[@joshuaakotia9011]

M0ebius 😂😂😂😂🤣

[@BIGNOSEPOPPA]

Yea Because he fucking choked as well.

[@lKariZma]

He made the first one which made it a tie. He was probably relieved he tied the game. "If I miss the second, there's a chance we get the rebound; go ahead basket or ty lue calls timeout and they draw up a play." And honestly how he made it to the line also. LeBron had curry on him and he just whips it past 3 warriors and gets it to hill. Luckily hill was fouled.

[@madmax1717]

If he hit that free throw..

[@joshuaakotia9011]

Richard Staples 😝😝😝😝😝😝

[@joespinoza8]

What do you mean LeBron didn't Know they had a timeout!!!? He literally called a timeout @ 1:33 you can see Bron call a timeout!!! Refs just had the warriors' balls in their mouth the whole game!!

[@bryantrinh7482]

Lebron didnt know he had a timeout because HE SAID IT HIMSELF. He said in an interview that he called timeout, wasn’t sure if he had a timeout, and if he didn’t have one then great they didn’t give him the timeout to avoid the technical, he said he didn’t want the Chris Webber timeout incident to happen. Get your facts straight first before blabbering

[@icydiamonds3747]

@@bryantrinh7482 stfu

[@cew630]

@@bryantrinh7482 .....but he still called timeout

[@rojeliocastro9733]

@@bryantrinh7482 That doesn't negate the fact that he still called for one. Only one blabbering here is you

[@goldenstatewarriors9418]

@@bryantrinh7482 He still called for one tho.

[@moeshak9944]

The closest Bron came to put his hand in someone. He had to restrain himself

[@enriquesinghjr]

Actually I consider all of this the coach's fault, he should have told the entire team before Hill shot the free throws what where they supposed to do if they got the rebound: call for timeout.

[@therapist6765]

Enrique Singh but the coach is LeCoach

[@serialkilla23]

The coach doesn’t have to remind you not to forget to wear ur shoes.

[@jasonjuster8506]

serialkilla23 well that's a losing coach.

[@cnelsonlv999]

Bonehead mistakes like this are always a reflection of the coach.

[@lebronjames6494]

Guy8t4 every situation in crunch time dumbass Tyron lue needs to be fired

[@jjjgh11]

LeBron knew they had a timeout. He was clearly on the bench going over what happened (Still in shock) and he remembered they had a TO and was tryna to make sure he remembered correctly and why they didn't use it. He said "Didn't we have a timeout" not "Did we have a timeout", important difference.

[@stamina4357]

He is kinda of lucky for JR messed worst than him...lol

[@Lootroq]

Exactly! He said "Did we have no timeouts?". And Max is supposed to be the smart one on this show. First Things First got it right

[@zackliu3579]

SevenSins Surfer JR messed worse than LBJ? What mess up has obj had in that situation technically he is not allowed to call a timeout even if he signals one, cause he does not have the ball, and the refs do not need to honor that request. Only person allowed was JR on court with the ball and Tye Lue as coach from the bench. Go read the rulebook

[@LeBross23]

He was sure they had one. Just wondering why they didn't take it after what was happening after the rebound. He knew they had it. But whatever they gonna find something new to blame LeBron.

[@theextraordinaryordinary8112]

LeBron said in post game that he signaled for one LOL Now we realize he lied? He had no idea.

[@empowermph]

3:18..now this is heartbreaking. Kyle Korver..whom just lost a brother weeks ago, the moment they realize JR fvkd them and sees LeBron crumble, he's trying to pump them up, 'cause its not over yet.

[@kostastube2010]

Is Tyron Lue actually getting paid or doing anything in this team????

[@onekay6720]

LoveSalsa he getting paid .. That's it

[@byambaus1]

He scared to say something to Lebron !

[@hamzahk.8721]

he really is bad.

[@yehmustafa2959]

Lebron picked his teammates, picked his coach. You live by your decisions.

[@mikeandjdogcoworker]

So glad people are finally realizing Ty Lue fucking sucks

[@sew04ss]

I can't believe SAS didn't want to talk first

[@pb5721]

SAS understands the game. If Max would blame Lue then SAS had the opportunity to deflect blame by going last.

[@sew04ss]

TheBestFighter obviously you if you commented

[@Tronathon242]

There's an advantage to going second. Even he knows that.

[@JJNeris]

He just wanted to have the last word “skip bayless style” he now took over the show and he’s just flexing

[@Cj-hj6rm]

THOMAS CHANDLER y'all need to stop touching kids and shooting up schools 😕

[@veridian4433]

He's gonna replace all the water on the bench with Henny

[@neanam]

Veridian I don't get all this Henny jokes what is that all about? I know Henny is Hennessy but I don't get it..

[@romanfigueroa5355]

Twistr jr is known for drinking and smoking

[@neanam]

Roman Figueroa smh he doesn't take his NBA career serious....

[@blackmason4373]

LMFAO

[@neanam]

Black Mason shoemaker told me the Mason is a dying cult.

[@NYC1E1]

As a GSWs fan that wants them to sweep the Cavs, I don't understand what Max is talking about. LJ was trying to call time out just look at the video. LJ did everything to win that game and his Cavs team mates spit in his face by not showing up to play. Let's Go Warriors...

[@Kingofsouthlake]

Everybody here is acting slow. Jr shouldn’t have ran. Lue should have called timeout. Hill maybe shoulda made his free throws. Lebron was frustrated as he has a right to be. End of story

[@Killaskills101]

Arctic King finally someone with some sense

[@Sinatra292]

Arctic King FACTS

[@RatigansIsland]

has a right to be BUT that doesnt win him this game. He needed to be frustrated when the game is over. Not pour his frustrations into the rest of the game. Now JR is done this series. Good thing JR even got that rebound. Would have possibly been GS running another play and winning the game before OT.

[@gabinoang8448]

Arctic King and fans still say he's the GOAT.. it's like you're saying, "the goat just gave up because he has the right to give up". yeah, he's the GOAT alright

[@damonjohnsom3494]

Arctic King ....Y WASN'T LBJ down there rebounding;instead of having his big ass out past the 3pt line?? That's a ? No1 has asked....IJS

[@ariesaustin7529]

Ty lue could've called a timeout

[@CyberUlupong]

Nah the water boy couldn't call a time out

[@huntervoelker4033]

That’s who I blame for the no timeout call not JR or LeBron or anyone else

[@greasyslickwaterbuffalo3287]

I like how all the retards saying " Lue can't run a system, Lebron is the system, it's not his fault." are all the sudden nowhere to be found lmao

[@sublime90]

ty lue thought they were up by 1 as well

[@koolkeith6306]

No way Lue could have called a timeout when the Cavs bench is on the other side of the court, and there's just 4.7 seconds left. Remember, as a coach, you can't just CALL timeout. The ref needs to be able to HEAR you call timeout and then give it to you. That takes time the Cavs didn't have. This is all on JR if a timeout was going to be called.

[@MrLionHearted]

LeBron clearly called for TO

[@ssk58607]

Bryant Leonard it's just an act of excuse for LeBron..it's like he gave up and wanted the team to know how frustrating it was

[@trebennett9545]

Clearly . He was just confirming on the bench . People don't even read between lines these days

[@ajanannimalendran6087]

Yea, but the coach and the player with the ball can call a timeout

[@MrLionHearted]

srikanth sanaka You're right in the sense that they were lucky enough to make it to overtime and it seemed like LeBron had given up on his team before the OT ever started. There's no guarantee that they would have scored even if JR had known what situation they were in after the missed free throw

[@bkstomper]

1:34

[@D3layNoMore]

"if i ever see you near a basketball, i'm gonna knock yo ass out"

[@WealthbuilderzTV]

It’s not all JR Smith’s mistake fault. Somebody should’ve called a time out. 😂

[@WICKMANMITCH]

Wealthbuilderz TV thank you!! Shit, make the damn free throw or something.

[@lilrayallen13]

Wealthbuilderz TV look at the replay again. James tries to call timeout after JR passed the ball late.

[@LilVenetian]

Lebron literally called a timeout with like 2 seconds left lol huh

[@tristanblue6814]

Wealthbuilderz TV lebron tried you dumb fuck

[@kevinbotello706]

Anthony Hinson Same with draymond against the rockets but they ignored him

[@StefveoX]

Honestly feel so bad for George Hill. He might’ve missed the free throw, but he’s the kinda dude that really seems like he’s devastated by that. JR Smith just still living his life like he does lol.

[@joshloach9016]

Jasper Jamm right lolol

[@blkMafiaMan]

That's so true lmao

[@thecarter8700]

FACTS At least Hill played like it meant something to him in Game 2

[@hoodout16]

The Carter In the first half

[@WorldBeater123]

Coaches manage the time outs. Lebron is pissed at Ty Lue for not alerting the team they had a time out BEFORE Hill shot those free throws. It’s the coaches job to tell players of the time out situation and what to do if Hill misses the second free throw. 101.

[@bohguardth13]

That explains how worthless Ty Lue is. He is just an "acting coach".

[@rashardstallworth9240]

WorldBeater123 You can see LeBron calling for a timeout in this video

[@CL0SRAY]

Super facts!!!

[@julianandygumbs4363]

Exactly, call a T.O. from the bench...

[@Star-ll2dh]

Just stfu thanks

[@anthonyfigueroa7869]

He scored 51 points what more do u want from him.what a joke . every one was mad.

[@KeenoMajeeno1]

ANTHONY FIGUEROA yes I know the stats

[@Flee810]

To close it in OT. Wtf...

[@leftbenchplayaa]

It was tied going into OT, he still had potential to win it. It wasn’t over you moron.

[@rockbottom23]

Lebron had 6 3" curry guarding him with 8 seconds left, he couldn't miss all night! Drive or shoot the ball and CLOSE THE DEAL!

[@Greyskullill]

Are you saying they where good with his 51? Clearly it wasn't enough, there are players we know for sure who would try with every thing they have to get it done. 0-0 with 5 minutes to go, the goat....really?

[@TriedYan]

SAS defending lebron from Max's criticism... is it opposite day? Did I miss something?

[@omereissa5435]

LeBron knew there was a timeout. He actually tries to call one at 1:34

[@randy2152]

Thank you!!!

[@GuamaniumPuertoRican]

I think it's the fact that they didn't give one when he called it

[@joshuahart153]

Same thing happened to the Warriors in one of the games in the Rockets series. They tried to call timeout at the end of the game and the refs didn’t see it.

[@idkman76]

It woulda helped if he did that right away instead of jumping up and down pointing towards hill in the corner.. there was like .5 seconds left by the time he tried to call the timeout

[@joeljeffrey9139]

Only the ball handler and the coach can call a time out. That last play was a giant shit show.

[@loganalfano-webb7822]

LeBron has to drop 50 a game just for a chance to beat the warriors

[@sherrodd4357]

Logan Alfano-Webb, Wilt drop a 100 and still lost bro..he need a team that consistent until the four quarter clock shows zero..

[@Imskyhighy]

Basketball is a team game the team helped clay put up 60

[@ksalanpang]

and warriors' 3s were falling either.

[@nuckymancini7013]

Legoat

[@_Paul_N]

Logan Alfano-Webb Nah....He has to drop about 65 and pray that they still don’t lose by 20 lol. The Cavs are god awful without him.

[@michaelspencer2688]

Why is everyone acting like LeBron wasn't WWIIIDDDDEEE open with 51 points, he was trying to shoot it, by the time he realized jr was in his own head, he tried to call the time out

[@JakeBayCity]

Ty Lue is an awful head coach. Period. Brad Stevens would have screamed for a timeout on the sidelines.

[@project10bball]

gbinct yea, he shud have benches Smith in game 2 , but got 29minutes, terrible

[@B_Thompson_215]

and now he coaches the clippers lol

[@LDNballer]

You can see lebron trying to call a time out at the end of the play....so he has to be the coach now too?

[@denniszellers6423]

LDNballer he did call it but look at the time left 0:00. Red lights on.

[@khaliyl21]

dennis zellers well first he's WIDE THE FUCK OPEN, if he had competent teammates this wouldn't be an issue. How was he supposed to know JR is having a mental meltdown. When he called for TO the ball is still in JR hands, the buzzer doesn't go off until hill puts up a shot.

[@denniszellers6423]

king bean I don't disagree with any of that except the lights were on before the hill shot. Had they not it could've counted. The pass hits his hands and the red lights are on. The shot wasn't even close to on time.

[@denniszellers6423]

Not to mention this is all a mute point if they didn't drop bricks in ot.

[@khaliyl21]

dennis zellers or if Klay doesn't go off for 10 in OT, which is basically the point you cant have these types of blunders against this team. On top of referees changing calls its to much to overcome.

[@wrdcreative492]

If lebron sits there “he isn’t having fun” If he pouts “he needs to be a better teammate” If he smiles “he has no competitive drive” If he covers his face “he needs to be a better leader” If he talks to an assistant “he’s trying to get our fired” If he bites his fingernails “he’s checked out” Literally... that man can’t do anything lol

[@stamina4357]

You should blame himself for that. Most whinning player i ever saw in any sports, always trying to create his little drama and narratives. Currently the best in the world, but a petty competitor, such as the cupcaKD.

[@klaymondcurrinspooney5240]

No just if he pouts like a little girl

[@fastmoneyheroe]

all y’all sound like some bitch ass haters. prolly can’t even hoop 😂

[@phife90]

He compared himself to MJ. Check...He made demands for players he wanted....check. He considers himself as cerebral...check. Gets praised when Cavs win but teammates get blamed when they lose..check.

[@nickemmanuel7849]

You obviously haven't watched the NBA or the NFL for that long then

[@bravoanane]

I'm now convinced that these guys must rehearse they're argument before going on air!

[@BingBongTruth]

That's going to haunt JR Smith for a Long time

[@warready5026]

Do anyone else think Lebron was man with Ty Lue because he didn't call timeout. I understand that that Lebron was mad with JR at first but when he realized they had an extra timeout, I feel as if that fell on Ty Lue because he didn't do his job

[@kimboslice2863]

WarReady 50 faxts he was really Kumn at lue asking that question

[@dunnamicduo]

You are the only one here i could find with a brain. You are absolutely right

[@Goldenboy48]

WarReady 50 that's what can happen when you hire one of your homies instead of someone you respect

[@Lootroq]

Call it passive aggressive or just him giving Lue the benefit of the doubt since he didn't call it himself. Upon realizing that basically everyone failed him, he realized he was just fucked from all sides

[@jerrelCbanks]

Nobody is giving ty lue the heat he deserves, any other coach would've been right next to the ref screaming timeout in their ear, where was lue? off camera. That timeout was supposed to be called by the team captain(lebron) or the coach. You can't expect the ball handler to call one right after he just got a rebound in traffic. That's on the coach mostly... But they refuse to call a duck a duck. Lue is an idiot. And he should've been reduced jr's minutes in the first round, but he got a petty dispute with hood, doesnt think Jose is good enough, and refuses to play cedi Osman. And doesnt give Korver the minutes he deserves... let's not forget, in game 2 he was burning through timeouts like he had infinite amounts they had 2 timeouts left halfway into the 3rd quarter... that's bad coaching period.

[@deadmezero8742]

Ummmmm lebron clearly tries to call a timeout in the video lmao this is irrelevant

[@juandotcom2]

Erik Rashawn Coates bro for real! Lmao max is a jackass sometimes

[@bkstomper]

1:34

[@jeremybrown9611]

He tried but only the ball handler or coach can call the TO

[@treysellars]

After he pointed for JR to pass to George Hill

[@Kidkinsey]

jeremy brown since when ?

[@jude1040]

George hill should have made both free throws

[@jackschwartz1756]

Jude Lamberth LeBron wouldn’t of made both of them either LeBron’s a below average free throw shooter. LeBron is around 70%.

[@jude1040]

Jack Schwartz George hill is in the NBA .There is no reason why he should not have made both

[@elPichirri]

Tell that to Dwight and Shaq

[@elisarayaay]

Shit happens.

[@Javdork123]

Jude Lamberth yes! Exactly!

[@gmonroy852]

Tbh I have no problem with how LeBron handled the situation at the time.... I mean he had to drop 51 points in order for his team to have a chance to win that game, as well as every other game they've played this entire playoffs.... he's literally carrying this entire team on his back and because of a costly mishap like that they blew a chance to possibly turn things to their favor early on and steal a game..... LeBron is a superstar but he's also human and a majority of us would have had that same reaction he had towards J.R Smith.... let's also keep in mind of another superstar like Jordan..... how many times did Jordan yell at Longley? at Cartwright? at Paxson? It's win or go home and LeBron is a competitor

[@SeanBenz]

George Hill is so lucky...

[@cello100k3]

Mostunknown23 facts

[@nuknuknuk111]

Mostunknown23 not really he missed the free throw. He's 80% ft shooter smh

[@royenbagasbas8503]

Yeah jr saved hill 🤣🤣🤣

[@rashardstallworth9240]

Mostunknown23 George Hill was supposed to get 3 freethrows

[@Barak144]

Mostunknown23 it's actually on LeBron he should have scored on Steph to the hole instead of pushing the game on the role players shoulders

[@TheDreday410]

lmao...THIS IS A REACH....Max: "LeBron didn''t know there was a timeout"....While the video is showing LeBron calling for a timeout...LOL

[@theonewhoeatslemons1931]

I'm not a LBJ fan for the longest time, but these few seconds I give him all props. When JR dribbled the ball out of the paint, he reached out for a pass while he's in the open. When he didn't get the pass and he got defense coming up he signaled JR to shoot himself. When he realized JR was not shooting he signaled for a timeout. In mere seconds, he tried three separate solutions, each one giving their team the best chance under then scenarios. The fact that none of the three things he called for took place was not on him.

[@jbug1979]

1:55 HAHA.. JR Smith smiling in the background on the poster the whole time 😂😂😂

[@MasterRyukenden]

Why didn't the coach call time out? You need Lebron to do everything? Ridiculous

[@Rizzylamar]

If George hill doesn’t choke at the free throw line the game is over, don’t really understand the fire storm about Smith. He technically didn’t do anything wrong in that play, he got a rebound over a 7 Footer, and basically sealed them from giving warriors the final possession in regulation.

[@currymcflurry1425]

Raymund bell The rebound was useless though bc JR should have gone right back up with the ball

[@gordleyt]

The game wouldn’t have been over. The Warriors would have had 4 seconds and a timeout with 3 of the best shooters of all time.

[@stiffyhuh1566]

If he would of called timeout They would of had a chance to make the game winning shot which Lebron already has two of those this post season.

[@kevkd5571]

Kd probably would have blocked the shot attempt and recovered the ball with 2 secs left.

[@rupinyjudejames117]

Troy Gordley that does not mean they will make the shot

[@kpatt2006]

This new footage is suppose to be about Lebron finding out they had a timeout? Maybe I'm missing something, but it looks like he tried to call timeout on the floor when all of this was happening, he obviously knew they had a timeout. So, I don't understand this discussion. If anything, the new footage shows Lebron reaffirming they indeed had a timeout, but was confused the coach didn't call it.

[@kpatt2006]

ThisIsKingTV lol so you're one of them Lebron haters that watches everything about Lebron and then trolls KZbin's comment section? You're a great contribution to the world.

[@Jorozco3708]

@ThisIsKingTV he clearly was trying to call for a time out, weather he knew or not he tried to anyway thats why he asked the coach

[@JahnDavis2734]

So Max's point is completely irrelevant because...LeBron tried to call timeout. Literally at 3:36 - 3:37. Somebody wasn't paying attention lol. #sticktoboxing

[@JahnDavis2734]

Snoop That's very true. He should've conducted himself better. But he had every right to be pissed about such an easily avoidable mistake. So many colossal avoidable mistakes would be frustrating to anyone, especially after putting up 51. But I agree, LeBron should've acted more appropriately.

[@Jordan5s]

Facts 💯

[@colbushi]

It seems that when Lebron was calling a time out, JR was making a pass. Meaning, they did not have possession of the ball and no time out was called.

[@crazytrain111]

Lebron knew they had a timeout... he’s asking the coach if they had one because nobody called one. He didn’t want to call out the coach and be like “why didn’t you call a TO.” So instead he asked Did we have one. Lebron was probably confused because nobody on the bench called one, so in his head he’s probably thinking “maybe I was wrong, we might not have a TO.” It was Lues job to call it, but I think if he did call one he would have gotten crushed, jr had a wide open look, by the time everyone realized what jr was doing it was too late to react.

[@crazybirdie8886]

Jahn Davis yup I saw that too, they only know the talking, their eyes are blind

[@JCooley251]

The Goat Micheal Jordan once punched one of his teammates in the face for messing up, so I ain't tryna hear about Lebron reacting better....

[@kptech333]

Comparisons aren't relevant here. In fact Lebron is probably a better leader than Jordan so I understand him taking a minute to process what had happened, but after that he should have rallied his team for OT. To sit there in complete silence for 3 minutes makes sense if they had lost the game, but there was still a chance for them to win.

[@JCooley251]

First off, there are always comparisons on these shows..., somehow Lebron gets blamed for a situation in which he had no control, the occurance was so rare that I don't think any person/team could have recovered... the entire bench was in shock, Lebron is usually a decent motivator to his teammates all I'm saying is that this is definitely one situation in which he deserves a pass....

[@seofficerjonathon5060]

I don't even like lebron but I agree with you H2musicTV. That was once in a lifetime fuck up and JR fucked up.

[@larrymayes3027]

That's was !n practice (Steve Kerr).

[@JCooley251]

Larry Mayes I didn't know the specifics I was just making a point that they still finding reasons to blame Lebron he clearly laid it all out 4 qtrs and his team was in position to win... It's hard to recover from that mishandled, boneheaded finish... And although MJ punched Kerr in practice, I would've been completely cool with Lebron punching J.R. in the face after that play lol...

[@dabbydabby6484]

JR SMITH HAD A HANGOVER

[@elfuego464]

dabby dabby no he gets high

[@zackpatsula1860]

I want Warriors to win it all but these are all amazing players. And Jr Smith is Fun to watch so thanks for balling hard. Go Warrior's

[@ccho907]

I remember watching a Boston play with the clock winding down and Brad Stevens sprinted to half court yelling time out

[@EdwinBetancourtJr]

Lebron showed poor leadership? Jorden would have killed J.R on the spot. Lmao.

[@deangelocarter9180]

Edwin Betancourt exactly idk why people are getting on lebron when Jordan literally fought teammates and shit. The same MJ that constantly put down teams and ruin their confidence. Is a model leader?

[@theindianremix9404]

Same with Kobe lmao

[@carladavis1473]

But Jordan and and Kobe would have then come back in that overtime and set the house of fire just from pure anger alone. They would not have been deflated. They would have let their anger fuel their win, and that is why I cant call this man the GOAT. What else could he have done??? score another 10 in overtime thats what Kobe and MJ would have done. That is what anyone who says they are the best player on the planet should have done. Go down swinging.. I think Lebron score 0 in overtime.

[@micahjohnsonboxing6409]

Deangelo Carter he kind of was

[@kellz1703]

Kevin Karnani but Shaq carried that team for 4 years and won 3 of his rings. Kobe just a scorer not a leader like MJ was.

[@tylerfoster4157]

1:34 Am I just seeing shit or is Lebron calling a timeout...

[@asup89]

Tyler Foster yeah at 1:23 you see James signal for a timeout and the clock had 0.7 seconds left.

[@keondrehayes3611]

Andrew nah I think it like 1.2 secs

[@qeertyuiop4859]

First mistake that cost them the game 1. Refs suspicious decision in the last minutes 2. George Hill did not make 2 but he did tie up the game 3. Jr we already know wat happened 4. LBJ CALLS A TIMEOUT AFTER SEEING #3 but TY LUE DID NOT CALL TIMEOUT 5. Henny

[@chasepatterson8275]

qwerty uiop and Draymond green got a lane violation on Hill's free throw and it wasn't called

[@EsmoothLA]

Bruhhh

[@ivalinapasse2469]

Best Advice Ever

[@grumpy8133]

Literally nothing happened in the video. Why are people still talking about this?

[@cflo1386]

I think Lebron asked Lue if he knew the team had a timeout, that would make more sense because why didn't Lue call a timeout? Personally, Lue should've called a timeout after Hill's first made free throw to plan out the next step if Hill made or missed that freethrow.

[@eureka0521]

I thought that was obvious, not sure what Max was even thinking here

[@wb4180]

JL You're right "We ain't have no timeouts?" Seemed like a rhetorical question

[@eureka0521]

JL Actually I gotta take this back if you watch his recent press conference he didn't know for sure, but he did try to call one anyway

[@veridian4433]

Doesn't matter if he's on the Cavs brunch since he's starting for the Warriors Edit: *Bench 😂

[@kazehayakamito1587]

Veridian what is their brunch? Is it good?

[@b.k.bodybags9764]

You dumb?

[@bobjoe7220]

Kazehaya Kamito yea they got the good stuff

[@guillermovandening2503]

Must have had some henny with that brunch

[@southwest702]

I can actually see premeditated edits being a thing. Edit: *predmedicated edibles being his thing

[@twofouronethree1244]

Its the coaching staffs job to remind the players the situation their in..how many fouls they have..how many time left in the clock...how many timeouts..and good lord that time out should have been automatic the moment your player got the rebound..its Ty Lue's job to talk to the ref when Hill was shooting his last free throw to have a quick timeout if Hill misses and got an offensive rebound..really bad coaching..you will never see Greg Pop do this simple mistakes...😥😓

[@broccolifan6971]

Max got it absolutely right. LeBron didn't show true great leader's attitude. Everyone made mistake. Yes, it was huge pivotal moment but it already happened and it wasn't a lost game. Go pick up your little brothers and tell them keep going until you win.

[@Troy13x]

Broccoli Fan y’all are the worst. That was a horrible mistake. Yet you praise Jordan for being an amazing leader yet he punches Kerr and makes teammates feel like shit in practice in games. Lebron can’t be upset at jr? That was a game they had in their dam pocket

[@free2rhyme445]

Yup, exactly. Everyones making it seem like they instantly lost after that play but nah. They still played in overtime. Still could have won

[@spwn6738]

free2rhyme445 bro it was a miracle that they even got that close to winning . Yeah I understand and I agree that they should have Atleast tried to keep going and try but... if you had the victory in the bag and the someone just reached in and grabbed it that would take the fight outta anyone especially when it’s ur own teammates

[@ChandlerDaniels]

They need to get over this shit , they win and lose as a team. JR made a mistake but they had overtime to bring it home. The Game doesn’t wait for anyone and I feel like they lost when they let the attitude get the best of them

[@skipbayless6094]

Chandler Daniels saying they had overtime to bring it home is like saying they have game 2 to bring it home. You the type to be like “ they down 3-0, who cares, they have 4 more games to bring it home.” Its true, but it ain’t as easy as u think

[@famousredbeard5638]

lmao why even show up and play if you already have that attitude it's not supposed to be easy it's the finals if the cavs don't want to put up a fight thats on them

[@famousredbeard5638]

here comes the "do you even watch sports" argument lmao

[@fourseamSeal]

Facts, they had every opportunity to win. And if cavs fans think JR sucks then why do they think he woulda wet that clutch shot anyway? Like even if he woulda got a shot off on the Warriors defense it’s still not guaranteed. Maybe get mad that the cavs can’t gain a solid lead on a warriors team that played shitty that night compared to most games.

[@lefty7887]

The thing is that with a team like the warriors you kind of have to play mistake free... this mistake cost the Cavs the game, you can't give the warriors that many looks cuz they'll torch you from deep

[@marquesekj]

Lets pretend we didn see him callin one right? He wasnt awarded it lue didn try to call 1 and wit the way jr reacted..probably made him not 100% sure they had one after he tried to call it...DUH

[@LUMannJr]

Facts!! Well said Max K.

[@TJB2K11]

KYRIE LEFT FOR A REASON

[@OsmanLiban]

yea, to sit at home and watch the cavs in tthe nba finals lmao

[@habibrahimi5172]

I can’t wait for lebron to go to philly so kyrie allways fucking loses to him

[@TJB2K11]

OsmanLiban 😂😂😂😂 good one

[@TJB2K11]

Mystic _ 5111 me and you both #SixersNation

[@antieverything1031]

Bruh George hill missed the game winning free throw..😂 anybody remember that?

[@thomasbgage]

agreed

[@wakuwaku1964]

A N T I Everything you stupid, no nba player has 100% free throw but not knowing the score is inexcusable.

[@thomasbgage]

Lebron didnt seem to know the score either, he shouldve called a timeout as soon as JR came down with the ball

[@drvnzer1128]

Notorious TBG he didn't call time out because he was wide open for 3.

[@thomasbgage]

Drvnzer, thats funny, Lebron was far behind the arc and was being closed out by KD, he shouldve just called the time out

[@ezlo2565]

I can honestly feel immense sorrow and pain watching Lebron in that vid He CLEARLY had a broken heart at that time It's one thing to lose after giving it your all But losing when you actually had a chance to win but never got to do that chance ouch

[@lamaj9246]

Max He can’t do everything !

[@drlee2]

Man, every time I see that replay facing the basket, I can’t believe how much of a layup Smith had in front of him. In live action from the side view , it didn’t seem like that automatic of a shot. Durant looked like he was right in front of him, but he was really out of position. That was 2 points easy.

[@lesliegraham5609]

Why didn't ty lue call time-out lmao, nobody talking about his terrible coaching

[@reymiguelperez6643]

Leslie Graham Exactly

[@slimmee22]

Leslie Graham facts bro

[@lesliegraham5609]

Mikey Moore probably thinking he was going to miss, since he has been trash this year.

[@Kuzamer]

He did know, though. I remember him trying to call a timeout.

[@ronswanson3417]

That doesn’t mean he knew. He was just trying it just in case they did

[@anthonycelestin3559]

He called timeout before time expired, there was around 1.1 seconds to 0.8 s3conds and the refs didn't see it

[@livclw040589]

John Alexander what!? You can't simply 'try' to call a time out? You get technical for calling time out when you have none

[@ronswanson3417]

Julian Teoh Totally. Chris Webber did that before, Why couldn’t LeBron? It’s hard to think straight when your teammate doesn’t know the score and you have to make a quick decision in a couple seconds

[@ronswanson3417]

Julian Teoh Can you imagine if they didn’t have a timeout and LeBron called for one, and they lost by a technical free throw. OH MY LAWD, we would never hear the end of it. Lol

[@bigernmahkracken7960]

Word Stephen A, word So head coach can't call a timeout or something? Tyrone needed to be more involved in the game, standing next to the ref. He failed LeBron too

[@csas80]

Our coaches in high school used to tell us let go and suck it up, get out there and get your head in the game.

[@emilycrawlle1371]

LeBron look like he wanted to ask for the strap. Lol

[@spencernaka]

max at 2:41 lol

[@alabamaabe8073]

JR thought they had the other basket. That's why it looked like he was getting ready for a fast break.

[@jcandnp]

Stephen A cannot think about anything that is more complex than “this thing good, this thing bad.”

[@Seif97ify]

JR got a damn offensive rebound, if you wanna blame someone, blame G.Hill for choking

[@livclw040589]

Remarkable SeiF what does offensive rebound serve you when you didn't even take a shot after that? Or even call a time out? Yes Hill missed the free throw but that is acceptable, he split the free throws, tied the game at least.

[@Seif97ify]

Julian Teoh Um, is that a serious question? Iy prevented Golden State from taking a last shot that could have won them the game.

[@GillBoldberg]

At the end of the day George Hill (a professional basketball player) still missed a free throw. This argument is ridiculous.

[@JR-xv6mv]

Making a free throw is one of the most difficult things for some people. Especially in very clutch situations. This is not on George Hill. He has been one of the best players on the Cavs in the playoffs.

[@williejohnson5172]

In that case its ludicrous to blame it on JR then.

[@HenrySkalitz1403]

george hill obviously isnt comfortable in clutch situations. if that was kobe or jordan. they would of knocked it down without looking

[@89five3five]

Missing one of two free throws in order to get a rebound and score 2 more points is actually a play basketball teams call. They also use it to run out the clock in certain situations. The missed free throw is not the issue, because it would’ve given GS the ball and they would’ve called a timeout (if they had one) and set up a play. JR should’ve done one of two things: attack the basket or immediately call for a timeout so CLE could draw up a play.

[@jackodanovich68]

Can't help but notice the picture behind Max. JR smiling as if he's happy this happened?

[@terrencejones5748]

The more i look at this play the more funny it is like where was jr running to

[@kulpreetsingh4048]

HOw is this on lebron lmao, jr had the ball, he shouldve called the TO, ty lue shouldve called a TO, lebron tried but the refs didnt look at him

[@hiphopiyo]

Why does everyone assume that if JR would have acted correctly, they would have for sure won the game? Yes they would have had a chance to seal the deal but like he himself said, he wasn't gonna make a shot over running KD and Klay. I feel like at least he caught the offensive rebound when everyone was counting on Hill to make it. He did make a dumb move but it's not his fault they lost and too much blame is put on JR. AND if Hill made the shot, warriors would have one last chance with the same amount of time JR had to pass or make the shot. These are just a lot of IF's and we will never know.

[@henryz8305]

George Hill benefiting the most, no one blaming the man for missing the clutch FT

[@justinvillarreal9768]

Max trying to shade SKIIIIEEEEPPP in the beginning.

[@uhhkeanan3216]

Y’all see the new 2k19 cover 🔥🔥

[@brooklyn1daful]

Splash who on it scrap?

[@trevorsosa]

brooklynborn718 Lebron confirmed

[@strive4greatness238]

Splash 3-6 dude on the cover L

[@adam7mma]

Tyree Camp there's a 1-8 dude on every NBA Jersey you own

[@ezekielr.8363]

Tyree Camp shutcho bitchass up

[@TipSheikh]

No dude shuda made a free throw

[@jomen7961]

Funny thing is that JR Smith had a clean look to score under the basket right after the rebound.

[@lamang9500]

I agree with Max K. when he talked about leadership attitude...

[@macsonf]

Jordan would've been like "I'm gonna drop 60 in OT"....LeBron was thinking "I'm done with this game" 😂😂😂

[@TheBkdot]

Macson Florvil LeBron was like I just dropped 50 I got nothing left.

[@livclw040589]

Not everyone is Jordan tho. He is the goat for a reason. But then the GOAT doesnt have a teammate like JR

[@jaywrightesq.7730]

Lebron was thinking I'm done with this team!!

[@trevorfoley4381]

Macson Florvil Jordan would of punched jr in the face after that blunder

[@chicken8819]

Against 4 all stars really with all the blown calls You people are bisad

[@moonskeetz]

Attitude reflects leadership

[@moonskeetz]

Mike S All includes ot. You can't lose composure. He's too great of a player to be doing that

[@Shabnation]

Thank you Julius

[@b.e.r.nnetwork8251]

Moon SKeetz they're grown men all trying to win all getting paid millions plus they're GROWN MEN I don't wanna hear that crap about your "leader"

[@leftbenchplayaa]

Mike S IT WAS A TIED GAME AND STILL POTENTIAL TO WIN IT IN OT. WHAT KIND OF ASSHOLE LEADER WOULD DO WHAT LEBRON DID?!? SMH

[@moonskeetz]

Lyric X yea that body language really oozes grown men. Tantrum of a child. Don't get me wrong, I'm rooting Cavs in this series so this shit pissed me off

[@hitormiss7574]

The fact that first take hasn't figured out to put entire segments on KZbin yet just shows how behind some companies are

[@BayouHotBoy1]

It was on the coach to be more aware to call a time out even more so than the players. How can the coach not know if there is a time out or not in this type of situation. Even before George Hill took the last free throw someone on the Cavs team including the assistant coaches should have been aware if a timeout was available or not.

[@omel7]

I don’t know why ppl are getting mad at JR. The dude got the rebound and it went to OT! If KD would of rebounded the ball, Dubs would of have 4 seconds which is eternal for this group to win the game. It went to OT. Blame Hill for missing a simple free throw. Just saying and I’m a Warrior super fan!

[@livclw040589]

omel7 Am a Warriors fan too but I don't think Hill choked. He at least tied the game. Split free throws are so normal in NBA especially final seconds that's fine. Problem with JR is he didn't even took a shot or called time out!? A circus shot will do, at least shoot it.

[@tyguyflyyy7003]

Who blew it more J.R Smith or Starlord

[@citi360]

Ty GuyFlyyy Damn! That's a tough one! But the Avengers are going to save every one. This series...this series is over! So I have to say JR.

[@thebronzejade7342]

Starlord, Warriors was gonna win anyway

[@theuniqueoneable]

Ty GuyFlyyy J.R and starlord ....both them fucked up lol

[@KararAli416]

Jr

[@shane199817]

Starlord, one lost a basketball game and the other caused the death of half the universe

[@jesusmarquez7476]

Those same fans clapping for leBron in the background were the ones burning his jersey😂

[@Likerios22244]

If you watch the game you wouldn't expect that to happen just caught me off gaurd

[@davidhaimov9003]

All this is happening bc of George hills missed freethow 😂 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@rocklee8135]

Steven A Smith is right this time.

[@willbeard4835]

Zero talk about George hill missing a game winning free throw...

[@l.m652]

If you look closely, Bron actually called a timeout.

[@raulslaggings5824]

So ty lue couldn't have called time out from the sideline?? Or is that not allowed lol.. shits just ridiculous.. ty and JR had money on that game I sweeeear

[@dannycardenas3203]

HELL ya they had MONEY ON THAT GAME $$!!

[@dannycardenas3203]

THE BIG PAY BACK!

[@jasminetorres5963]

lebron has a problem with making his teammates feel appreciated he’s a great person and everything but he looks down on everyone else which is kyrie left 🤷‍♀️

[@purplestate]

it's easy for Max to say that after the fact. but at the moment, I don't think any player can function properly. The overturn call itself could've killed teams momentum, let alone what JR and Lue did.

[@michaelbrice5169]

Everyone on the bench had that feeling you get when your dad gets really mad and we’re all like, no one say shit lol