Stephen A. BLASTS Kawhi Leonard 🤬 'HE CONTINUES TO BREAK HEARTS!' | First Take

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith unloads his problems with Kawhi Leonard as an ambassador of the LA Clippers and the NBA to Andraya Carter, Jay Williams and Molly Qerim.
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[@soda8736]

Stephen A will be apologizing in a week after he talks to a " brotha he respects ".

[@outtabad]

Rinse n repeat

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Biggest racist on ESPN

[@ImMaleik]

yep glad more people notice this behavior as well

[@jackbilly6745]

Exactly. Great comment

[@MedusasBlackSon]

@@jackbilly6745what was great about it?

[@alvarochan1829]

Kawhi is an Italian Supercar, you use it on weekends during whole year, but when you need arrive at a gala, the car won't start.

[@hipking23]

😂😂 Why is this funny?

[@stayreal1127]

😂😂

[@stayreal1127]

So soo true

[@Jtownprice]

Aka Ferrari or Maserati 🤣🤣🤣

[@rockurworld8694]

😂😂😂

[@ralphkreger7368]

People can clown on SAS as much as they want but he's 100% right here kawhi used to be one of my favorite players but he's turned the regular season into a joke thank Stephen A for this wonderful rant lol

[@SSSMOR.]

If u only had 10 to 15 years to make millions of dollars to play a sport and you could make more money add extra years to ur career just by resting during regular season what would you do

[@kingdave31]

Can't call Kawhi a player because he doesn't play.

[@jobunaga4178]

​@@SSSMOR.well, he isn't playing in the playoffs either, so your argument doesn't really go anywhere.

[@MJRYT19]

This is the best I've seen SAS in a while. Loved this take 😂😂😂

[@BaldGym]

stfu he played over 65 games this year not his fault he gets hurt he a 2 time champ 2 time fmvp stop with the hate

[@leetraviusmckay314]

Playoff P turned into Podcast P 😂

[@johngittings4673]

That Playoff P label stems from Paul George’s days with the Pacers. It needs to go if it hasn’t already.

[@rogu3tharonin]

From playoff p, to pandemic p, and Now podcast p😂😂😂

[@coops1992]

And? That's what it is called, like for years now.

[@leetraviusmckay314]

@@coops1992 nobody asked you 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ionutlungu9417]

Paul George is 9999999999 times more excited to shout the intro of his podcast than he is to suit up for a game 😂 just watch his energy when he's starting that shitty stream

[@martaviouspaul7117]

Don’t blame Kawhi blame the clippers for paying him that money

[@odelljones6482]

Straight up

[@christopherkim1361]

💯.. the whole league and basketball world knows how injury-prone Kawhi is but they still throw enormous amounts of cash at him. Sad af! Blame the franchise

[@memphismadekel]

Organizations make mistakes all the time as far as players but you still could at least be more available than that

[@darnellbrown9229]

Blame BOTH

[@R3Y1023]

Every team will pay him that money be serious

[@BMORETODAY]

Kawhis Uncle calling you soon 😂😂😂

[@jboogie45213]

😂😂

[@kenpachiclay11]

Uncle Dennis

[@heemieheem4963]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@adebowale065]

Stephen A is speaking the truth Facts above your feelings

[@iitsrjbruh]

Kawhi been robbing the NBA… LIVE in 4K😂

[@krysyn]

at least he ain’t ben simmons

[@TB12Pats]

Imagine when nba 4k24 comes out in 200 years..

[@dwaynehenry3281]

Ben Simmons entered the chat 😂

[@rockurworld8694]

😂😂😂

[@stump4522]

Ben Simmon is way ahead. At least Kawhi got 2 rings. What has Ben Simmon done?

[@RuddySports]

I have never agreed more with Stephen A 🎉

[@markbartoszek8585]

The problem is that these teams keep paying them for the potential, not the availability. As long as that keeps happening in the league, players will take advantage of it.

[@TamImBlessed]

Me as well. The first time I totally supports his rants. Kawhi is my favorite player. Dude gets me pissed off due to absence whenever you need him so bad.

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"you can't even represent the Clippers" 😂

[@hulk6452]

Quote # 4 🤡

[@darthsiddious7469]

Kawhi only showed up until Balmer gave him a new bag for playing like 30 games, then he went to Cancun early.

[@justtimes9257]

he did play 68 games but yes he us injury probe

[@rockurworld8694]

😂😂😂 Yap

[@dwade6322]

Remember when Kawhi first came to L.A.,and he had that commercial with a 'Kings crown' on his key chain? Lol. 😂

[@nmpiars8936]

Stephen a on his Kawhi arc now that he’s done tearing down kyrie

[@Crow5537]

He said this exact same thing last year lol it’s his annual segment

[@MrEOM41]

I’m with Stephen A , he doesn’t need to play on team USA he can’t even consistently play on his own team 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@O7Dayz]

That won't be a problem anymore lmfaoooo

[@cmrdeaconblues]

I'm a Kawhi fan. It pains me that his injuries keep him from playing more often. However, Stephen is mad disrespectful to him. He's a grown man! Firstly, stay out of his pockets. When healthy, he's still at the top of the food chain. It's just unfortunate. Now, here's what makes Stephen A so mad. Kawhi could care less what he says. Kawhi ain't never gonna respond to him. Stephen A likes folks to react to his triggers. Kawhi ain't NEVER gonna do that! THAT'S what makes Stephen A so mad! The fact that, to Kawhi, Stephen A doesn't even exist. It's a huge blow to Stephen A's fragile ego. That's the reality....

[@josephmorrow1160]

Kawhi is overhyped glass

[@Perez5.3]

I mean he's right , Kawhi literally only had 2 good seasons and has been injured every other one .

[@Tjtjboy]

Kawhi played his best years with the Spurs.

[@ratede91]

That year in Toronto was magical, you must admit

[@greglewis1084]

Toronto also

[@coops1992]

@@ratede91 Nah he was half hurt already back then

[@cali2468]

​@@coops1992 Which made it even more amazing. The fact that in his first season as a Raptor he gives them their first championship was nothing short of amazing.

[@r.o.o.k.]

And there's still clueless clowns that say the Spurs were holding him back. The Spurs made him a great player back then.

[@kaelinward4274]

He said we’ve seen Kawhi drop 38 and walk to the bench looking perfectly fine…..the next day “He ain’t available” 😂😂😂 sad but true.

[@dannyowen-kohutek3843]

Yes, we heard what he said. are you writing this for deaf people?

[@kaelinward4274]

@@dannyowen-kohutek3843 bruh shut up this ain’t about “YOU” get tf on somewhere.

[@norrdal]

So they went from slandering Kyrie to "apologizing" and right back to slandering the next guy. The pinnacle of sports journalism right here.🤡

[@derrickcox645]

Why you watching… Kyrie deserved it and so does Kwahi.

[@Kipmoney_]

@@derrickcox645get off your knees

[@theBlackBearrrr]

​@Kipmoney_ but he's right. He shouldn't have apologized to Kyrie because he didn't say anything incorrect. Same with Kawhi. He's always out.

[@churchboi9953]

It’s sports news you dummy

[@N33zy23]

@@derrickcox645u slow

[@Djalexander0521]

Kawhi deserves everything he get. One of the greatest all time. Just cause he’s not a “typical” athlete it’s a problem. SAS and a lot of others believe they’re more important than the people they cover. There is no SAS sports journalist without the people GOOD ENOUGH to play the sport. Y’all forget they’re giving young people millions and then expect them to do what you would do at 50 years old. This is sad

[@sportsguy25]

Kawhi at the crib not bothering ANYBODY

[@jigmunna4708]

That’s the problem. Get his tail in either the gym or more physical therapy

[@moe_63]

@@jigmunna4708he’s literally the biggest gym rat in the league. Phil Handy said he hasn’t seen anyone outwork him other than Kobe. Said it might be why he gets injured late in the season as he gets no rest

[@Von.NorthEnd]

Ofc. He got his money and dgaf

[@bussterdouglas]

Yeah cuz he’s always injured Lol you’re saying that like it’s a good thing 😂🤡

[@mohsinkamal2468]

Stephen A Clown, you can blast him all you want, Kawhi doesnt care that you exist😂 yes he has been disappointing but blasting a player with a degenerative knee issue is low

[@BTCBlizzy]

Kawon’t is trash cry harder sweetie 😭😭😭😭

[@440-fishermandrock8]

U ever seen Stephen Box ? 😂😂😂

[@NK-mr3rh]

No it’s not. Not when he was asking for the private jet and ownership stake and the specific star. Why would we not hold it against Kawhi when the only healthy season he had he blew and choked a 3-1 lead in the second round for a team thats never gotten to a conference finals at the time and then the do first without you a couple years later. U guys let these other guys off way too easy

[@ronelz999]

Then why is he still playing? He should retire like SAS said.

[@magikcut3090]

@@NK-mr3rh That's because our culture these days has ZERO accountability when it comes to stuff. Just pass the blame until theres noone else to blame.

[@juliusevely2348]

Andraya says the most obvious things whenever she speaks on these shows. No insight or anything of value is added to the conversation...

[@KayBuenooo]

Those gettin mad at Stephen a ain’t really listening 💯

[@sttyxx6270]

Or you just on Stephanie's nuts.

[@derrickcox645]

They never listen. They act like females in their feelings.

[@brucehaughton1791]

It just sounds so personal in my opinion … SAS isn’t paying him so why is he going so hard?

[@Broski-u6t]

Why would we listen to someone who averaged 1 point in his college career😂 make it make sense

[@outtabad]

He done with Kyrie now it’s Kawhi turn

[@alonzojones9626]

Point out where he’s wrong. Stop being so sensitive when it’s facts

[@jordynsmith24]

He speaking the truth about Kawhi he never there when Clippers need him he missed back to back to playoffs already which resulted into 1 round exits last year to suns this year to mavericks.

[@outtabad]

@@alonzojones9626 point out how I’m being sensitive, SAS not even credible he the same guy that said Kyrie needs to retire Derrick rose play 10 games per season SAS wouldn’t dare disrespect him like that, how is a 2x finals mvp the worst superstar?

[@alonzojones9626]

@@outtabad SAS said Kyrie should retire when he was just going MIA on the team w/o notice. That was b4 Covid. You wouldn’t keep a guy on payroll if he randomly missed work last min. Kawhi was a 2x finals MVP how long ago? The last time he was healthy for the playoffs was the bubble after blowing a 3-1 lead

[@alonzojones9626]

@@outtabad He has a dull personality (understandable with his personal life), he isn’t marketed & is the best player on a team & isn’t available for the playoffs the last 4 years.

[@renegade4288]

Stephen A is picking up where Wendy Williams left off

[@KrishFizix]

Kawhi dont care what anyone thinks. He does what he does and no one can touch him.

[@beardless1902]

Sounds too personal

[@gustavogallardo5384]

It’s called holding him accountable

[@ChuckTay23]

Nah he’s right about this one and I don’t mess with Stephen like that I think he is in fact too full of himself. But kawhi is the worst of the worst. But you can’t blame him for stealing money you have to blame the tellers and sheriffs that allow him to do it duty free.

[@poohweezy23]

Quit crying

[@alijordanx8954]

No it sounds like facts he always missing the playoffs always! It’s annoying

[@mirzadzanic2437]

Kawhi has 2 rings and 2 finals mvps. Some always-available superstars have none.

[@thetarheel2010j]

Kawhi’s body has betrayed him… his knees are shot…

[@richardwilliams5842]

That chick Andrea is DELUSIONAL if she thinks Leonard can stay healthy for a full season, dude plays less games each and every year in his entire NBA career SMH

[@cashflodigitalsportsnetwork]

not contract year…

[@hXcjedi]

I'm laughing all the way from San Antonio

[@BLACKICONOCLAST]

KWAI LEONARD WINA CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆 AFTER HE LEFT SAN ANTONIO..WHAT HAVE THE SAN ANTOINO SPURS WON SINCE KWAI LEONARD LEFT SAN ANTONIO?

[@Crow5537]

Why does he say it like it’s personal to him, has he ever even spoken to Kawhi once lol

[@YusufisSpeaking]

Kawhi is not pretending to have degenerative knee problems. The tone, passion, and ignorance of SAS make his argument appear personal. I dont believe SAS knows how to be critical without appearing to make things personal. He questioned the intelligence of a successful businessman who is the 5th richest man on the planet Earth. He questions Kawhi's character and commitment and fails to acknowledge that Kawhi has a condition that he has no control over. SAS will accuse Kawhi of not promoting his team or the NBA, Kawhi has 7 new balance commercials and was chosen to play on the Olympic team. Unlike what he did to Kyrie, he will not be able to impact Kawhi's money.

[@freckhefner4019]

it has nothing to do with the condition that he has no control over. The problem is when you play at a high-level for so many years it’s called wear and tear when these people have to understand the knee ligaments are soft like tissue broke. It’s not much cushion or support me, so so much basketball and breaking the knee down it to a certain degree. This is why I say your fans don’t educate ourselves. I work in the medical field so I understand the way that you body works. You fans can only speak from a perspective sometimes research and then come back and then you said yourself, Steve he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He doesn’t know anything.

[@TrentonJohnsonJr-ip9zh]

Stephen A has just reached a new level of ignorance. This man is just a loudmouth with a lot of horrible takes.

[@teddyjackeddy6279]

Thanks , Stephen A for stating what's obvious to the rest of us.

[@shan8245]

Bruh i remember when he will a ring with toronto and he came to clippers everyone is saying he the real king of l.a this and that jordan level this and that but now you hating on him 🤡

[@Bigtheatabighook33]

Umm.. maybe because he hasn’t lived up to expectations?

[@ChaseNSmoke]

​@@Bigtheatabighook33 quiet. Folks don't like honesty

[@TekkLuthor]

He could've been the King but he's more like a bench player at the end of the bench with superstar qualities

[@EgyptCraft-ky7bj]

Tbf Stephen A was always calling out Kawhi and boosting up the Lakers since Kawhi moved to the Clippers

[@paperhag]

SAS was the one who was begging on both knees for Kawhi to come to LA. This man is a complete clown!

[@tysmith8880]

Stephen A Smith is absolutely right this time 💯🤔🤔

[@QuadirDaJerk101]

Man just quit on team USA stephen a was right

[@usstockchannel]

Stephen A Smith is 100% correct. It's probably better for him to not even play. He plays little bit of regular season and is hurt in last 3 straight years of playoffs. Clippers would be probably better not even playing him and building up chemistry through playoffs. How can you be injured 3 straight years of playoffs? It's so awful.

[@egbowonjohn7448]

He’s speaking facts 💯

[@Kipmoney_]

This is embarrassing, look at the others faces. Jokic does nothing to promote the game either but he has nothing to say about him. Man save it you’re a joke bruh

[@PGO_Gaming]

That's your rebuttal? JOKIC IS THERE WHEN YOU NEED HIM. He has his MVP trophies, his Finals MVP trophies and an NBA championship, and he shows up and you know this. There is no comparison between the two players. Stephen A. didn't say one wrong word about Kawhi Leonard in his diatribe because Leonard for the last 5 years, has not been there when his team needs him, and you know this. Stop the nonsense.

[@Kipmoney_]

@@PGO_Gaming dude you’re a fanboy. Jokic does nothing to promote the game same as Kawhi. Point blank period.

[@PGO_Gaming]

@@Kipmoney_ Jokic is on the court. Every year. When it counts. Neither of them say anything. Only one of them plays. You know this. Stop the nonsense.

[@Kipmoney_]

@@PGO_Gaming what the hell does that have to do with promoting the game. I’m not arguing the validity of injuries I’m not a doctor and neither are you or Stephen A y’all sound ridiculous. Jokic does nothing to promote the game stick to the point.

[@Thgeneral5]

​@@Kipmoney_bro really....you tilling me kawhi promotes the NBA more than jokic? Litterly how please explain cus rather it's commercials or NBA talk we always hear or see jokic 😂 kawhi on the other hand......it's hard to (promote) the NBA if you getting sent home early every playoff or better yet not even Playing hope ur clippers do better next year bud

[@bobd2078]

Plenty of superstars never won a chip. Injury prone or not, to call him the worst superstar in sports is silly

[@dannyowen-kohutek3843]

Kawhi has win two

[@Big7wardnola]

Stephen A if your trying to get a response from Kawhi...it will never happen....he doesn't watch you or your show

[@KiwiKoNZ]

Stephen A always starts off whispering, then he gets louder and louder to the point of him yelling his head off! The build ups real 😂👍

[@johnlinks]

hahahaha, from attacking kyrie to now going at Kawhi. give it up already stephen a

[@derrickcox645]

You sound like an emotional wreck

[@Marcell.Lovett]

do you think Kawhi deserve praise? stephan a didn’t tell a single lie in this don’t be sensitive

[@TetherBGone]

I can't stand SAS, but when he's right he's right. Kyrie is a flake ball and do is Kawhi, but at least Kyrie is always healthy. Kawhi gets injured brushing his teeth.

[@nickgaincle]

Anyone who thinks Kawhi will win a championship with clippers is delusional

[@kingnicktv]

Jay: I have to agree with Stephen A I don’t know what you what from me😂😂

[@ovandograham7793]

Reminds me of kyrie. Stephen A really takes things too far

[@PGO_Gaming]

What do you disagree with?

[@ovandograham7793]

@@PGO_Gaming none of his points really. It’s just he’s been saying this for so long. And I think it’s a personal thing for him just like it was with kyrie so I take it with a grain of salt. He’s acting like kawhi fakes injuries but he tore his meniscus and ACL and had soreness and swelling on that same knee. He’s a shy person who doesn’t say much but his hard work and talent made him a superstar talent. Can’t kill a man for being who he is, if who he is isn’t no harm to nobody

[@PGO_Gaming]

@@ovandograham7793 I don't care about the excuses for why he is hurt. Kawhi Leonard doesn't take any of that into account when he is at the negotiating table asking for helicopters and other amenities. He is not taking his torn meniscus into account when he wants to play in the Olympics. The man is not honorable. He has no sense of duty for the teams that pay him. Kyrie Irving and Kawhi Leonard have nothing to do with each other so I don't care what Smith said about Kyrie. In this particular case, Smith is 100% right.

[@RefRed_King]

kawhi been load management for like 6 years now

[@xDaPrincex]

Exactly

[@JordanWTopics]

Kawhi need to get on one of these podcast and start defending his self, he clown Kawhi every week 😂😂

[@mohammadmehdipakfetrat3142]

he doesn't even give f**k and that's why he mad and hating him

[@MrShanester117]

He was going to show up to a podcast but he broke his nail and now he’s not available for two months

[@Drg1304]

He gonna get injured otw to the podcast and have to cancel LoL 🤣

[@davidgraves6603]

he doesn't have the heart to defend himself.

[@adebowale065]

To defend facts and the truth 😂😂😂

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Lol Kawhi job is to win at basketball. He's one of the most winningest players in NBA history lol.

[@EnriqueBobby]

Stephan A the same dude that said Kyrie should retire…..

[@DJ-ll9hv]

He actually said Kawhi should retire

[@ivanvalente4752]

Andrea is so cute. ❤😢

[@OweNoManAnything]

I remember when my Spurs were dragged. No we did not handle everything perfectly with Kawhi, but the frustration we had was VALID.

[@fcc950]

This dude is an egomaniac. ESPN used to be a place where people talked about the actual sport being played with a healthy amount of personality from the analysts. This stuff is just TMZ now revolved around people who don’t do anything to warrant this amount of screen time.

[@cvillato99]

How are people not tired of this same ole SAS bs yet , ESPN can’t find someone better ? Dude is a menace

[@raketengineer]

Funny thing about this is SAS can rant all he want, but will never get a reaction from Kawhi 🤣

[@collinkilangwa3359]

Kawhi is one of the best superstars in the league but the brother can’t stay healthy😭🤦🏾‍♂️

[@dontaehaskins1852]

Man told no lies Kawhi has been a disappointment the last 5 years and faces no criticism y’all crazy

[@TTPTG702]

Don't disagree he shouldn't play for team usa, unless more usage will be good for next season. Still just so tired of this topic. No, I'm not a Kawhi stan, I just love watching him play. Im super disappointed he hasn't been able to, but SA cannot stop talking about this. And the reason? KL doesn't respond to him.

[@brianking7757]

I agree with you

[@Resultsnoexcuse]

3:54 wild 😂😂

[@belanepierre1146]

That was the energy toward Kyrie…. That guy is always taking it personal.

[@LeoBov1]

So in short Kawhi smart as hell lol

[@thomascrowniii1693]

It's not in Kawhi or any other players contract to be an "ambassador" for the game.

[@afrodemyonline9555]

Exactly! He is first a basketball player, and that's what matters.

[@relentlesszard8166]

I've said this before and I'll say it again. Kawhi has millions of fans. Not everyone likes loud players. Steven is wrong.

[@auxtyneiyobosa6942]

Kawhi haven't played up 65 games in a season since 2016-2017, but the moment the NBA made a new rule that a player must play at least 65 games to be eligible for All-NBA-Team selection, surprise! surprise!! he played 68 games this season, so he can get the most money on his upcoming contract extention, and took off again, as usual.

[@marquiseturks1234]

This dude loves hating on kawhi for not being marketable but don’t say nothing Joker when it comes to that 🤦🏾

[@ashwinswamy2180]

“The availability ain’t there.” You’re missing the whole point bro. Jokic stays on the court and delivers.

[@wale_aki]

Kawhi still living off Raptors chip 😅

[@Miles_305]

💯

[@stackntax1308]

That was one of the 4 best playoff runs this century

[@greenfunny2649]

The Raptors wouldn't have a chip if KD was healthy for the Warriors in the Finals.

[@stackntax1308]

@@greenfunny2649 ifs and buts equal to sugar and nuts

[@Orliz-dl4dq]

@@greenfunny2649 Get over it!

[@bymaxformax]

The best argument was Molly “he is a champion and winning is always marketable”

[@Los150]

If they ever make a conference final, weirdos will be pressing SAS to apologize about something he’s been absolutely right about for years now 😂

[@tyennaneal1615]

Stephen A you ain’t got nothing ever positive to stay about kawhi Leonard that’s one of my favorite players and you always had something negative to say about kyrie but you had to apologize you need to help

[@BTCBlizzy]

Are you 14 years old?

[@georgemorning]

When’s the last time he played the whole playoffs his team was eligible???

[@ronelz999]

​@@georgemorningFacts. Being paid the supermax and cant stay healthy and now he wants to play in the Olympics.

[@Black____]

He always mentioned how great a player he is. That's not positive?

[@RealWhiteGuy]

He brought a ring to Canada 🇨🇦 Stephen A, know your place.

[@dannyowen-kohutek3843]

And the Spurs

[@Rye_Reacts]

Have that warriors team was Andrew where he got that ring in Canada dude and you know it stop boy

[@dcdj35]

For the record. SAS talked crazy about Kawhi last summer, and Kawhi followed that up by making 2nd team all NBA. So course SAS is back to double down on this nonsense

[@KwadwoOseiPoku]

Where did he lie…

[@FrotowskiPlays]

This man got me cryinggg 🤣🤣🤣

[@WingoTribe704]

Playback speed 1.75x

[@Fcvin0705]

Stephen A this is why people question your athletic history talking like this

[@camphill4life70]

Kawhi is not the worst superstar in sports, he's just always injured and keeps to himself. To say someone is the worst is pretty low Sephen A. I'll bet guys in the NBA think you and Skip Bayless are the worst in sports media so I guess it's even.

[@Dgenic]

Worst Superstar. Don’t forget superstar. It might be an exaggeration but it’s not low. Kawhi is definitely in that bottom percentile when it comes to superstar value

[@camphill4life70]

@@Dgenic Kawhi has been the same dude he's been since he came into the league. Just because he doesn't do what Stephen A believes a superstar should do for the league doesn't mean he's the worst superstar in sports.

[@yobuddy852]

He is the worst super, he never plays but wants his checks. Dude was out almost a full season with a thigh bruise, not a broken bone, a thigh bruise, we talking about a bruise...not a broken bone, a thigh bruise.

[@dannyowen-kohutek3843]

Cool man. Kawhi obviously has mental issues and trauma. His sister went to prison for murdering a senior citizen and his Uncle is nuts.

[@Richard-jo2lr]

Kawhi playing schedule is how I my grandpa drives his classic car he’s a garage queen and the pride of the house he’s only there for dusting, doesn’t come if the sun is too hot or rainny days 😂

[@yamikokawalewale2325]

This guy went from saying he sorry to kyrie for the brother thing and goes on to destroy another boy😂

[@tito5428]

Kawhi is pathetic. He is an overpaid Greg Oden

[@jalenbrown5306]

Kawhi’s number one hater 😭

[@abdisalanfarah111]

Stephan A is right on this one Kawhi is useless because he's never there when you need him. also Paul george is trash asf

[@Nerdynate253]

Sometimes SAS is 100% spot on with his takes. And this rant against Kawhi is one of them. I watched this twice and I'm neither a Clippers or Leonard fan.

[@madmanofrdv4889]

Stephen A. didn't tell a single lie here!

[@khensanimakgatholelathyati3918]

With no disrespect can ya’ll actually discuss basketball and the playoffs without narratives? With the actual teams still in contention. It’s just a question of competence at this point. I thought sports journalism included discussing the intricacies of the sport that you are talking about.

[@ChuckTay23]

Give kawhi’s salary to the underpaid teachers and healthcare workers, fast food workers and all like kawhi Leonard is the biggest waste of money in the history of history. Made his living for holding Lebron to 32 ppg in the finals while playing along some of the greatest greats in nba history. Literally every injury that could happen against the warriors lol talk about the luckiest player ever.

[@ravinodyab7725]

If you look for a definition of the word "lame" in Webster's Dictionary, you will find a picture of Stephen A. Smith

[@drerush9065]

But is he lying about Kawhi though??? Listen to what Stephen A is saying.

[@N33zy23]

Bro he can’t help if he’s hurt, it’s a team decision to sit him out, Stephen a be slandering players for things that are outside of their control, same thing he did with kyrie but now he’s apologizing 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@henrymlim]

The Spurs dodged a bullet

[@Miles_305]

💯

[@convictions9802]

True

[@sneak837]

The fact that kawhi is practically mute during all these years makes it so much worse

[@Mastirpeace]

Kawhi Leonard was my favorite player for last 10 years up until the emergence of Anthony Edwards.. I can’t take it anymore with Kawhi. One day he top 5 in the world and the next day,his body won’t hold up. I’ve been patient enough

[@richmakinhits8924]

Dude was all nba this year goofy

[@bymaxformax]

He done with Kyrie now it’s kawhi bro got some nerve.. Mr I apologize

[@jamesjefferson3809]

Never in my wildest dreams did I think Stephen A would say LeBron James is underpaid. Look at God😭🙏🏽

[@DrewErlind89]

Maybe Kawai’s just overrated. He’s never really had to lead a team. The Spurs already had leaders and a winning culture. He just got them over the hump for their 5th title. The Toronto Raptors had a contending team before Kawai, he was the player that got them over the hump. But those championship teams weren’t built around him.

[@Christian-eq6pq]

You contradicted yourself with the last two sentences

[@DrewErlind89]

@@Christian-eq6pq exactly

[@channeltr3y936]

Facts!!!!!!

[@fluxie11]

Looks like he has moved on from Kyrie to Kawhi now

[@malusintsele]

As a Kawhi superfan i threw in the towel this season. In previous years I would have been mad at Stephen A. Now I gree with everything he says. Kahwi has let down the Clippers organization big time. He is the reason they don't have a championship since he arrived. He deserves every bit of criticism

[@dannyowen-kohutek3843]

Oh yeah, it's not that the fact that they got a lot of players that all want the ball and had no chemistry. Also, injuries are part of the game...Grant Hill, Penny Hardaway and Jim Jackson would have had amazing careers if they weren't injured.

[@DeezySimmons-k6p]

I agree with SAS on this

[@UnleashthePhury]

It’s hard to believe the Raptors championship was 5 years ago… Toronto got their title and then got out of the Kawhi Leonard business, in which basketball is clearly a secondary priority.