Stephen A. calls Anthony Davis' performance ATROCIOUS & TRASH 🍿 | First Take

[@adarious2326]

Thank you Stephen A for saying what needs to be said about AD.

[@shawnchia3611]

AD playing like full garbage out there. Highest paid garbage in the league

[@josenunez611]

Everyone been saying this

[@alexbryan556]

@TP-pq9xxwell he is 😭

[@michaelwoods6272]

Ikr, people are way too focused on Dangelo Russell, instead of the superstar on the team

[@crisgooner14]

@TP-pq9xxhave you even watched pippen play or just trying to undermine ADs ability to act like for the millionth time “bron needs more help”

[@BabaYagaRacing]

I scored the same amount of points as AD in the 2nd half laying on my couch eating lays chips! 😂😂

[@TransKidsMafia]

I’m from the future: after NBA has cashed in on Lebron they stop covering up. Huge ped scandal ensues. Lebron then comes out as trans.

[@sg-duwap_yt8209]

@@TransKidsMafiaWhen does he move out of your head?

[@RJ-ff2qc]

😂😂😂😂

[@aleksandarnesic3693]

Ahahah😂🍻

[@alhajituray1093]

@@sg-duwap_yt8209 That's his imaginary uncle that never showed him attention or acknowledge him ever in his life so he's butthurt.

[@QueenOfTopicsTv]

Lmao when Stephen A Smith screamed ZERO, I apologized to him through my phone. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭

[@CAPRISUNBLAZE]

Was real anger in his face lmfao

[@QueenOfTopicsTv]

@@CAPRISUNBLAZE Lmaooo right! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bighawaii]

Seeing you damn near everywhere now

[@QueenOfTopicsTv]

@@bighawaii You following me lol just kidding 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bigque1988]

Lmfao 😭😂💀

[@Be_Elightened19]

You have to bring the effort when going up against a rivalry team that just eliminated you in the playoffs. Stephen A. Is on point.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Stephen Curry always is on point.

[@diablocls55]

Swept*

[@nikiedmonds6236]

I love when Stephen A rants like this 😌🤣

[@purwantiallan5089]

Stephen A is as enjoyable as Chris Berman from NFL 2K5.

[@nikiedmonds6236]

​@purwantiallan5089 your opinion is noted and disregarded

[@Clinton.A95]

The Julius Randle/Knicks rant last season was hilarious 😂

[@corpyhogan4433]

I commend LeBron for trying to give the torch to Anthony Davis, but the Lakers are going to have to accept that that shit will never happen 😂😂😂

[@jord4nzz]

Frlll

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

Yup😂

[@abigailmcdonald9133]

It has to happen, or they have to look elsewhere, or accept they're not good enough. Lebron cannot carry the team in his 21st season, it just ain't happening. And he used to be against managing minutes, but this time, it is a collective decision between him and his team and Lakers staff. Or, Lakers could trade him and get another player to go alongside AD. However, the problem is AD and they need to fix that.

[@730FlightRisk]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@egomaniacal1]

Exactly. They should have moved off him in the off season…we’ve all seen enough to know he ain’t got that dog in him.

[@rozanafelicien3557]

SAS is right on this! AD was talking smack off-season and didn't back it up. AD is so inconsistent. Lmaooooo...its the "Busting your ass" for me. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@ncisfan78]

I am so glad I was not around people when SAS said that comment about busting their ass bc I just laughed out loud. I was not expecting that at all. It was priceless

[@jtburpo1460]

😂😂😂😂

[@darrenhigh7400]

😂😂😂FACTS😂😂😂😅

[@Antoinemalone]

That "zero, zero"!! Took me out. Rewinded like 6x 😂😂. Classic.

[@dpeezy2994]

Me too 😂...the was he called him TRASH tho 😆

[@ncisfan78]

The busting your a$$ comment had me dying laughing

[@xaviertavernier618]

Reminds me of when he said that to Joel Embiid 😂😂😂

[@Boxhead42]

Bruh watching ESPN on a VCR.

[@TheEzek26]

I agree with everything Steven A said....Bron carried the team and he shouldn't have to

[@lakeshowbron4747]

Facts

[@a1highlightsgridiron298]

He hit the nail on the head with this one, as a die hard Laker fan, Six Flags was the perfect description, imo AD needs to get 30 and 10 every night no excuses with that kind of talent

[@danielsterling3995]

If AD came out with 40, 45 and they lost, it's a different story. But if you don't show up after all that talk, you get Stephen A.

[@crystalizedExposed]

if he came up with 25 or even just 10 in the second half it would be a different story 😭

[@danielsterling3995]

@@crystalizedExposed Fax

[@relykremok1225]

i really feel like AD is intentionally doing it, what's going through his mind is probably "OK I've done/contributed enough, its time for you my teammates to do or contribute" 🤣

[@butchapolinar2305]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@simplytales510]

cholo vibes against canelo.

[@nasimaali9646]

I wish Shannon was here to discuss this too. But Stephen A is right about AD!

[@EatGood-qx9jh]

Yep ad garbage fuk dst guy

[@mkcinc23]

That’s about all he’s right on.

[@LouTubeYNR]

Not one bit 😂😂😂

[@MindoftheNorthStar]

Shannon probably ran away from the challenge like a true LeBron guy

[@will-zj5gq]

@@MindoftheNorthStarL

[@sunmod1529]

This was meant to be Anthony Davis' league at some point during his career. Instead the other 3 bigs in the league all have MVPs and he hasn't even come close. Thats Giannis embid and jokic

[@DahlinSilesile-rc4lk]

People kill embiid but at least he has 2 scoring championships and an MVP. You put 2021 LeBron with embiid and embiid gets a chip too

[@Gofroze]

@@DahlinSilesile-rc4lk you put lebron wit embid right now and they win a chip. It’s simple

[@demetricchatman8318]

@@Gofrozelmao yeah right

[@Gofroze]

@@demetricchatman8318 easily lil bro

[@demetricchatman8318]

@@Gofroze Nah bro I can’t see it but we’ll never know

[@IGotTheNewness]

This was a Stephen A masterclass !!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Joey-tj9fd]

They trying to calm him down 😂. I felt it in my soul when he said "timeout...I love basketball "

[@djjsmooth27]

Right! I do too. Those of us who do, love to see the marquee matchups and the top players go at it with one another.

[@michaelakinfemi1674]

Hands down one of the best Stephen A takes 🔥

[@fatheadgamerr3002]

This is one of the most simple and obvious take he’s ever made and he makes it every year lol

[@JamesLee-nw8kz]

​@@fatheadgamerr3002Stephen A is so passionate..

[@woodalllemane]

​@@JamesLee-nw8kzI agree😂😂

[@latoyaroy8516]

no hes talking shit🤣 ad did not talk smack to denver

[@adamlynch6954]

No it isn't he's an ass

[@ToxicTurvey]

Shannon needs to be on the show everyday

[@BlackMarq20]

Facts!!!

[@OotoriKyouya]

Uh no

[@travismoore1913]

​@DXAdamJensen uh yes, you tripping

[@TheBrotherHoodSports]

No, he works better in spurts.

[@eduardorabelo6407]

He’s to busy with his club shay shay and nightcap podcast

[@blairmclemore5802]

I 1000% agree with Stephen A. If they played a different team, It wouldn't have been that bad

[@SIRUSSAYS]

Will Jada Pinkett and Will Smith DRAMA EVER Stop?! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIm1eYB5o7x5nc0

[@KennethScott-nq4vi]

I disagree with Stephen A. Yes AD had a bad game it's because their Coach making the man play Center with two Real Centers sitting on the bench. But y'all bashing AD the man isn't a Center. When the Lakers won the championship AD was playing Power forward. JMagee and Dwight rotated at the Center position. It didn't work last season and it's not going to work this season.

[@vikb3131]

​@@KennethScott-nq4vi This is true but the real issue is that AD just has absolutely NO passion/heart for the game. How else do you explain such inconsistent play within one game? If playing center was that much of an issue for him, he shouldn't have signed that damn 62 mil per yr contract. He knew the plan was for him to play the 5. So, I don't buy this excuse. AD is just SOFT mentally and don't give a damn.

[@KennethScott-nq4vi]

@@vikb3131 It doesn't matter y'all not thinking straight. A D won a championship with the Lakers playing at the 4 playing him as a 5 it's just fucking dumb ass coaching. It didn't work last year and it's not going to work this year. The man isn't a 5 what part of that y'all don't understand. Darwin Ham fucking off Brons legacy stupid bastard. Lakers should've kept Frank Vogel because they ain't winning shit with this man. Everyone is bashing AD what about Darvin Ham look at the starting 5. Really my team is a joke and I'm pissed.

[@wengz717]

@@KennethScott-nq4vithat’s not an excuse for the zero points

[@GL-hv3mq]

SAS: "62 million dollars?" Mad Dog: "Thats the Lakers Fault." 😂😂 Gotta love this show lol

[@battlerapfiendheelgang]

7:06 Stephen A was FED UP‼️😂😂

[@TMZahida226]

Stephen A def had that Embiid energy for AD after that performance: "Zero Points? ZERO!?!?!?"😂

[@jamellmagee4951]

It was even funny about Deron Williams back in 2014 playoffs 😂

[@phillipvialpando2605]

I'll always remember that head spasm Steven A did after Embiid scored 0 points against the Raptors

[@GunnaGunner-]

Doesn’t matter if is the first game of the season or game 7 of the nba championship. You still can’t count on AD. Dude couldn’t even get a rebound

[@yomomsahoe5797]

Shuuuuuut up AD is that good

[@GunnaGunner-]

@@yomomsahoe5797 .

[@baldeagle4710]

AD was a monster on the pelicans. On the lakers his body is broken and he’s highly inconsistent

[@relykremok1225]

i really feel like AD is intentionally doing it, what's going through his mind is probably "OK I've done/contributed enough, its time for you my teammates to do or contribute" 🤣 he made it obvious during the Memphis playoff games

[@hittkid6312]

@@baldeagle4710 He was also inconsistent in the pelicans, that's where he got labeled as having "motor problems" since he would at times just stop putting effort before or during the game.

[@444antdragon]

Omg Shannon would’ve lit AD’s ass up too 🤣😭😭

[@jmoney4220]

Yeah it would have been ugly 😂😂

[@claytonbrown9816]

He def would've lite his ass up.

[@TheBoyAustin]

Stephen A: 🙄 Girlll, that’s not where my mind is” 😅😂

[@randyragsdale23]

Thank you Stephen A for keepin' it 💯💯💯💯 about AD's terrible performance.

[@jayhoward7448]

“Because of the smack they talked about you, to ya face, on the court….while they were busting yo A$$!!”😂😂😂😂

[@Kund.]

😂😂😂

[@marcusjones7430]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@niyimastermind]

looked DEAD IN THE CAMERA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. GOATED

[@splashgodgreg6768]

“Talking smack to your face! While they are bussing your a$$” 😂😂😂

[@jasonkonadu7684]

After the game yesterday , I was just waiting for Stephen A all day 😂. Come on AD can’t do that bro

[@BabaYagaRacing]

Same 😂

[@Ewabound571]

People who saying it’s not a big deal that the lakers lost in the first game. It is a big deal. AD was talking in the off-season and telling people you motivated to play the Nuggets again, y’all asses got kicked again by the champs… again. It’s a big deal when you don’t show up to play.

[@supamadulaoblongatajr.8365]

It's weird how they just don't wanna give any credit to Denver for shutting him down.

[@tj_0032]

It’s not the end all be all but AD scoring 0 points in a half is literally insane. Seems impossible to trust him

[@eastsidepb8139]

Embiid did that before and followed it up with an mvp the next season so it's definitely not the end

[@kenjie1646]

All the talk no bite lol laker and their fans are just arrogant 🤡🤡🤡

[@yellooboy3057]

No bs it’s the end bro lakers still on the same shit they been on for past four years

[@LeGeNd00703]

@@yellooboy3057they won a chip in one of those 4 years u mentioned

[@TONEakaSHOW]

​@@LeGeNd00703Yea bro's math ain't mathing, title in 2020 today is 2023. I'm not the smartest apple but I know thats less than 4 years 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@YKSupe]

Stephen A kept it too real😂

[@tw.9910]

“ second half, 18 mins zero points…… ZEROOOO ZEROOOO”😂😂

[@dpeezy2994]

TRASH 🤦😆

[@ejcarterjr]

Jokic lived his best life this summer and just drops a triple double in the first game 😂

[@chrisstevens2069]

AD went to the locker room at the half and put his "That's all folks" shirt on. 😂

[@stevendaniels33]

it's not about them losing it's about the performance displayed

[@rojeliocastro9733]

Exactly. Like bro, y'all lost to the defending champs. No shame in that. But 0 points in the second half and 1 rebound in the first half is fucking sad. Have some goddamn self respect.

[@tripleblackaaron2464]

@@rojeliocastro9733there’s a reason they go swept though

[@StaccAdollaPacApunch]

@@tripleblackaaron2464the same reason they are talking about now, AD being inconsistent

[@rojeliocastro9733]

@@tripleblackaaron2464 AD getting out hustled by TT 🤦‍♂

[@tripleblackaaron2464]

@@StaccAdollaPacApunch no, losing so many times in a row to the same team is consistent. Nuggets just have a winning formula against the lakers rn

[@edwinwilliams120]

5:39 - 5:42 The best part of this rant 🤣🤣

[@rozanafelicien3557]

LMAOOOOO! Yep! He went in!!!!

[@Nick-bw9jm]

That Christmas game after the 2016 comeback is exactly why I agree with this. Basketball is art. Which means watching it is like watching art. We WANT to see emotion, and effort in big moments. It might be the first game, but the Nuggets just remembered if it comes down to it, they can win if they slow AD down

[@Nick-bw9jm]

Just like the Cavs reminded the Warriors. W or without KD joining

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@Nick-bw9jmyep. Without Durant they struggled a lot.

[@LarryBrown-us8rg]

@@Nick-bw9jm that's a decade ago who cares warriors vs cavs is over cavs weren't even going to beat the 2018 rockets or the 2019 raptors.

[@charlesamissah9089]

@@LarryBrown-us8rgcan ik why you think lebron wasn’t beating that rockets team? Who was gonna stop him on that team?

[@LarryBrown-us8rg]

@@charlesamissah9089 still would've lost and ain't no way he's beating Kawhi raptors. About time the rockets form they team kyrie already left...And plus in 2016 warriors up 3-1 against lebron but too bad they choke because they have what it takes. All they need is upgrade version of harrison barnes who was a construction worker at the time so to be honest... Gotta live with reality.

[@claytonbrown9816]

The way stephen a called molly girl 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrcanthelpbutwait]

Now if I see 0-6 starting off the season I'm panicking

[@frandymichel7148]

Stephen A kept it 💯, completely on 🎯

[@alphadog3586]

Denver just showed everyone that their the top favorite to win it all again.

[@kicknowledgesmith8608]

By beating the trash Lakers?!

[@catdaddy2643]

Labron is the greatest basketball player of all time la la la

[@bori1986]

Did they ?they blew multiple 15+ points leads

[@remycraig]

They didn’t show shit they beat a team that still needs the oldest player in the league to carry them

[@dpeezy2994]

​@@bori1986😂 FACTS..but bro you know you cant tell these mfs nothin ..they not lookin at that...they lookin at the fact that damn near everything denver threw up went in ..give them credit tho second chance points and rebounds they dominated...we gotta blame the HC for that. NO ADJUSTMENTS

[@marsgordeuk]

Anthony Davis is the Dak Prescott of the NBA. Inconsistent & hard to root for.

[@rylandcrisman3421]

I wouldn’t say Dak is hard to root for as a person he seems like a standup guy. he just plays for the Cowboys lmao

[@TheBrotherHoodSports]

LeBron is Zeke

[@dazgordon-hill2660]

Why should he carry old man LeBron for all the blame and zero credit?

[@kwonbond4215]

He never carried Lebron in his life he couldn’t even if he wanted to pussy

[@lavontrichardson2602]

​@@dazgordon-hill2660you just a hater you expect LeBron James to carry a team in his 21 years because you hate him I bet you don't expect Michael Jordan to do that and his 21st season🤡

[@tloc243]

Why did AD only shoot 6 shots in 2 quarters? The coaching has to be held somewhat accountable as well

[@disciple_deshun]

AD doesn't have "IT". That's just what it is.

[@IggysLoudmouthPodcast]

This might be my favorite Stephen A segment ever.

[@javelldunn3379]

Thank you Stephen A Smith for said this to AD zero points in second half that’s disgusting that’s reminded me of Joel Embiid scoring zero points in Toronto against the Raptors

[@braxtondothard1764]

This rant reminded me of that SAS rant too 😂😂😂

[@andrewbristow2817]

SAS is absolutely right! You can’t talk about people….and then show up like that. Lol

[@weho_brian]

its not just 1 game, its 5 losses in a row against the same team, this is just a continuation of last years playoff team. Lakers dont look anywhere close the Denver. Also remember in 2020 Dwight guarded Jokic, not AD

[@CJ739]

Think its actually 6 losses in a row lol

[@alexiscando2068]

It's actually 6 straight Ls now for the Lakers since they lost against Denver in their last regular season game, barring that was without AD and LeBron and Russ was still there(still they almost beat the Nuggets with just Russ there in that game)... What I find it ironic is that Russ had been torching the Nuggets when he was with the Lakers last season... I believe they are 2-1 against them when he, AD and LeBron was healthy...

[@Crow5537]

@@CJ739he means they’re last 5 losses literally are to the same team

[@SIRUSSAYS]

Will Jada Pinkett and Will Smith DRAMA EVER Stop?! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIm1eYB5o7x5nc0

[@LilVenetian]

6*. Pain fr.

[@JoeyHuman]

SAS will always be linked to Skip and Mad Dog will always be linked to Mike Francesa but they have pretty great chemistry as partners with each other too.

[@shoewrapper1692]

Mad Dog: "O thats the Lakers' fault" 😂😂😂😂😂had me in tears

[@M-Cherian]

Hearing Mad Dog tell Stephen A that he was overreacting is the kind of irony I enjoy😀

[@hurdyb1]

Right?😂

[@mikenomics1014]

Stephen A went off and I love it. Lebron can NOT keep carrying teams by himself like this especially now

[@dpeezy2994]

Facts

[@robertmoore4424]

Why not some delusional fans think he goat

[@tyresexgamesx6976]

​@robertmoore4424 him being the GOAT has nothing to do with it 😂

[@StaccAdollaPacApunch]

@@robertmoore4424dumb comment, L

[@KhalilCabreraYMoreno]

Stephen A’s take is spot on today!

[@Videogamelover58]

0:54 my sides went to orbit

[@cactusjack2264]

Why is anybody surprised about AD’s lack of effort? He hasn’t been consistent since he won the chip in 2020. Seems like he’s got a championship and now he’s satisfied so he doesn’t feel the need to even try 🤷‍♂️

[@Nyualum21]

Been a Laker fan my entire life, but not for a second did I believe the hype that they had a chance this year. Top teams are way too loaded this year, Bron can't carry a team by himself to a chip anymore, and AD is unreliable. Nuggets and the Suns are the teams to watch in the West barring injury.

[@Mike1122.]

When has LeBron ever carried a team by himself to a title?

[@Nyualum21]

@@Mike1122. 😑 he has multiple finals mvps for a reason, and dragged a sorry Cavs team to the finals by himself. I’m just sayin he ain’t capable of doing that anymore.

[@keeandty8120]

They should have play rui more reaves rui bron prince and ad

[@samm552]

​@@Mike1122.Did you start watching basketball yesterday, lol.

[@cameronpowe7257]

@@keeandty8120 nah should’ve play j Hayes more and use ad as help defender

[@keiongarnett1825]

No cap AD should be averaging 30 and 12 this season, you can't have a guy that's gonna turn 39 still dominating bro

[@TonySoprano-mm8ip]

That fool is big for nothing, he has the skills to dominate but he's just too damn soft

[@joshuajames3453]

Facts. Idk how AD look at LeBron nd not feel like complete shit

[@dpeezy2994]

​@@TonySoprano-mm8ipBIG FACTS

[@dpeezy2994]

​@@joshuajames3453😂😂 fr tho smh

[@KingdomSeaker]

How's LeBron dominating if he's giving up almost as many points as he scores, if he were averaging around a 30pt triple double the defense could be excused but in no way is he dominating nor has he since his first few years back in Cleveland

[@Willworld.]

AD wants to play like KD that’s the problem

[@almightyprofessor]

He doesn’t even want him to shoot 3s so how is that so?

[@LakeShowJ678]

@@almightyprofessor huh?

[@BarneyBWinnin]

@@almightyprofessorDarvin Ham the Lakers coach said he wants AD to shoot atleast six 3 pointers a game.

[@jvtopflight796]

AD ain't no KD.. Bro need to focus on playing like a KG or Duncan type

[@2cents250]

Christian Woods too. There’s quite a few guys that think they are Dirk or KD.

[@heso504]

Coming from a diehard Lakers and Pelicans fan, (From New Orleans, grew up a Lakers fan lol) I’ve never been more ready for an AD rant.

[@levilively8743]

It. WAS. GAME. ONE! My god. I hate massive overreations like this. There is still 81 games left

[@Ysoserious1]

Nobody outside of LA and ESPN expected the Lakers to seriously contend for the chip anyway, Stephen A wasn't this pissed when the Knicks folded😂

[@Gofroze]

Literally the 3rd best team in the west 🤣 that’s definitely a contender

[@tyblandon]

@@Gofrozethey arent the 3rd best team in the west… they got 2 top dogs and the rest is unreliable on a night to night basis

[@Robinripley]

It's not just the first game it's the next game in a string of seasons of disappointment from AD, so yes, this is worth criticism

[@MultiKushie]

It’s been overdue

[@losdagreat1786]

Steven A's "0‼" Got Me Weak Bruh 😂😂😂😂

[@rell_5000]

He's a defensive player at heart. He has the talent to score, he doesn't have the mentality to score.

[@Carolinakid1984]

He did in New Orleans. Excuses but when he's consistent he's a great player no debate

[@joeymanny]

AD have the ceiling of Tim Duncan and then a floor of Mike Olowokandi

[@robrtfit3939]

Jokic making AD look like a baby 💀🤣💀🤣

[@pmontyjaaaymes488]

Nah its just AD made his game to shoot jumpers instead of playing like he played in college. Not working on his post game. That's why Davis is inconsistent.

[@cashcarti245]

If the lakers are gonna go anywhere as always, it’s up to AD. The laker guards missed him multiple times on rolls in the 2nd half plus he missed multiple shots he usually makes. He’ll be fine.

[@pmp521]

He should be in the paint demanding the ball. It's frustrating to see, as a Lakers fan, because we saw it last season.

[@madjames2392]

If its up to AD then get him a center.. stop asking him in year 11 to be the best offensive and defensive player. AD best years is when he played next to a center. Lebron needs to play point or the three

[@ebukakingsley508]

@@pmp521the same dude that demanded the ball in the first half going against Joker almost every possession gave joker 3 fouls. What the heck happened in the 2nd half?????

[@artofmartialcinemaamc5334]

FACTS!! The guards missed him multiple times, that's DLO & Reaves fault but Bron needs to run the PnR with AD more too if that's the case.

[@senseiirio2810]

W Take

[@meatusshaft300]

DLo is such a cone on defense! 😂 😂

[@Gofroze]

He would clamp you wit his eyes closed. More of a turtle

[@dpeezy2994]

😂

[@pmontyjaaaymes488]

They should've gotten James Harden. At least he can score at will. N he would've been able to take over for Lebron.

[@Mirza_Kovacevic]

Every time I watch first take I do a little bet with myself on how long before Molly interrupts someone. Over under is usually 5 minutes. It took her 4:18 this time around.

[@MrChandlerjm]

0:51 SAS never disappoints. 😂😂😂 I must of watched this part like 10x!!!

[@jasonstuckey1355]

Stephen A said I’m not threatening to retire. I’m dead g! 💀😭😂😂😂

[@meezysquad]

AD can't "dominate" the matchup against Jokic just bcuz he can score on him, dominating a matchup is being able to score at will against a guy & guard him at a high level which NOBODY can do against Jokic 😂

[@eltoro_ttv]

Only 1 man can dominate Jokic and he's in Taiwan

[@raeserec535]

​@@eltoro_ttvgreat joke

[@battousaithekingslayer9913]

Thats cap af, dominating is also cooking him, by your logic jokic doesnt doninate anyone because he cant play defense lol

[@eltoro_ttv]

@@raeserec535 look up the 2020 highlights, Dwight was cooking Joker

[@BarneyBWinnin]

Embiid & Giannis dominate Jokic almost every matchup, what do you mean?

[@kwamesarfo-mensah5785]

Stephen A. is on point in this segment! Nothing to dispute there. AND I’m with Mad Dog when he says it’s only the 1st game of 82. I really hope that AD gets it together this season! He’s way overdue for a dominating season

[@4everchi11-r7o]

4:14 isnt that the dude that be yellin through the tv in mlb the show😂😂😂😂 i almost didnt recognize him, his voice got me

[@hihellokitty85]

Tale of the 2 Halves: It was the best of times (17pts) & It was the worst of times (zero pts) Anthony Davis: I understood that reference!

[@amitpai101]

Was waiting for this all night 😅

[@aguerra620]

Molly interrupts at the worst timing seriously 😂😂😩

[@bradyoung1714]

I just think its sad that Austin Reaves, who not many had even heard of before last year, plays harder every night than one of the most talented players in the NBA. Dude, I think for some players its just a job. We have people like that at my work, why would it be any different anywhere else?

[@EgyptCraft-ky7bj]

Great point

[@jnachtig2]

14 points on 4 for 11. Not to mention constantly being bullied by AG. He may be trying hard, he is not succeeding.

[@kingrambo519]

Difference is we’re not making 180 million working our normal jobs we hate lol they to play game for a living man smh some of them clearly just want to live the “Lifestyle” they don’t really care about really competing anymore

[@bradyoung1714]

If Austin Reaves averaged 8 pts a night, he would be succeeding as far as expectations. He was undrafted..... AD was 1st pick and makes 38m a year. Austin is fine. AD is not. But Austin plays harder. How is that possible is my point?@@jnachtig2

[@dpeezy2994]

​@@jnachtig2facts lol

[@MadeYouLook10]

Stephen A as passionate as can be - Molly: Is this because you want to go to LA? 😂😂😂

[@jefepapichulo4500]

And they tried to say AD was a better sidekick to Lebron than Dwade 🤣🤣🤣

[@jxypierre]

I need Shannon for these episodes 😂😂😂

[@kingrambo519]

As a lakers fan I can’t even defend AD anymore this shit is embarrassing bruh he deserves every piece of criticism idc

[@vikb3131]

I'm with you. There is no defense to provide for AD. I've given up on him. It's such a damn waste of talent.

[@adamlynch6954]

​@@vikb3131waste of talent LMAO oh yeah the guy that's a champion that averages 25 and 12 2 blks guys the best defender in the NBA is a waste of talent give me a break

[@dsdddsd4543we]

AD is the deciding factor with that Denver matchup. The Lakers got good pieces all around. Taruean Prince showed out in his debut. Once the rotations improve, I still think the Lakers will be in the top 4 in the West. This was the game to make a considerable statement on opening night.

[@flock61]

“62 million dollars 🤯😳” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stryfegamingonline7583]

"talking junk TO YOUR FACE as the BEAT YOUR ASS!!" Bro i'm in tears hahahahahaaa

[@edwinmendez1797]

ESPN has to stop talking about the disappointing Lakers. How about they talk about how dominant Nuggets was with the Joker? Come on ESPN stop this nonsense🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@elostatik]

Nah we want more laker coverage , nuggets bring down ratings.

[@evan6080]

It’s exactly what Mike Malone was talking about last season when they swept them

[@nocomment2725]

@@elostatikstop lying on the internet

[@andrewswing9917]

Analysts are analysts, but you as many continue to play blind to. Money dog. Money. It's like, over 86% of viewers for the wnba just happens to be men while 96% of viewers for shows where women destroy eachother is women. So they get overpaid. 1+1 simplistic.

[@onidtubes]

Is anyone from the media have the balls to just admit that the Nuggets are just head and shoulders better than the Lakers? AD could have scored 40 and still lose, we saw that in Game 1 of the west finals.

[@tstallings1997]

You a dam lie if ad showed up we win easily

[@alphadog3586]

​@@tstallings1997lol man stop Denver outplayed L.A. completely the Nuggets are just an overall better team point blank.

[@onidtubes]

@@tstallings1997 Like in game 1 versus Denver last playoffs. Youre either slow or have a short memory.. or both.

[@alphadog3586]

Lol they don't want to because it doesn't fit the narrative.

[@Willworld.]

@@onidtubes I remember every game they kept saying the lakers figured the nuggets out even when they where down 3-0 😂😂

[@Loveall1327]

It could be possible our Expectations for AD are too high which is too bad for the Lakers because what’s done is done and you can’t go back in time. Huge disappointment

[@kwonbond4215]

Exaclty he’s not gonna be the superstar player people want him to be.. he’s just a really good player

[@dumafuji]

AD is really good. It’s just the Nuggets as a team - players and coaches- are just a lot better. They adjusted at halftime. It’s not like AD can go out and put up another 20 like this is 2k. We know the lakers. We know DLo and reeves and what LeBron wants to do. The offense is not very efficient and our defense can react.

[@JJ_5289]

When he first came into to the league I thought he would be dominant and be a top 3 level player in his prime. I thought he could be the closest thing to the next tim duncan. But youre right the expectations should change at this point. Lakers fans should not expect him to play like the mvp just because hes making huge money. We have a big sample size now of where davis is at as a player

[@naquanmcneil5320]

He was paid 62 million 😂

[@rdmalani]

His expectations should be really high when he is ranked a top 10 nba player according to the recent rankings

[@vandykeebbin4762]

I love the way he said they bust your Ass!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@Demarcucousins]

Lakers need to just give up on AD. He’s 30 and he aint turning anything around at this point of his career.

[@jaywalker3553]

Lebron had 21pts and 5-8 assists and 3-4 boards in 29 mins mean while AD mfn ass was getting cooked by Joker and had a donut in the 2nd half come on big fella that’s unacceptable ☠️

[@Lohofua]

End of the day thats still LEBRON JAMES your expectations on AD is to high and yall expectations on BRON is to low LEBRON is still gonna be BRON at the end of the day and thats that

[@jaywalker3553]

@@Lohofua lol so 40 year old Bron expectations are to low 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Lohofua]

@@jaywalker3553 Fym ofc it is! Its not a bad thing tho but its more so in AD case like im glad people don’t expect much of BRON but like i said BRON is BRON at the end of the day he is the most consistent player ever BRON is still great and thats why the bar is so high for AD because he supposed to be greater!

[@jimmyquick]

Jokic was straight up manhandling AD last night 🤦🏾‍♂️ The Lakers should have signed Dwight Howard...They need a player that can bang down low cuz AD and Christian Wood both looked soft last night..

[@jimmyquick]

​​@@LohofuaI agree bro...AD is not living up to his potential...there is no excuse for the way he played in the second half...

[@kbrathwai]

THANK YOU LORD!!! FOR BRINGING MR. STEPHEN A. SMITH & HIS CLASSICAL RANT AGAINST MR. ANTHONY DAVIS NOW I KNOW THAT I WILL LOOK FORWARD TO THOSE RANTS & HIS LAUGHS AGAINST THE DALLAS COWBOYS LOSING!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!🏀🏈🏀🏈🏀🏈🏀🏈🏀🏈🏀

[@tigerhoods7927]

Anthony Davis gonna need Ja to post a video at a shooting range if he’s gonna survive the pressure this season. He’s getting cooked day one

[@marvink1468]

I REALLY THOUGHT THAT WAS SKIP SITTING IN THE MIDDLE🤣🤣🤣

[@nipponnega]

When Steven A asked Mad Dog “Is that a rhetorical question?” I got Kwane Brown flashbacks lmao

[@zergatroyd]

Steven A, you DID see greatness last night: the Denver Nuggets! 😀👍

[@mauryeetss3561]

AD really just left the game after the half 😂

[@miguela8875]

I agree 100 % with S.A talking all this stuff in the off-season and this is how u start common man

[@frankhortoniv3739]

I agree with Mad Dog, Jesus it’s 1 game vs 82 😂😂😂😂

[@xXLilSmurthXx]

9:42 Mad Dog got me dying with that "YES YOU DID!" response to SAS. Ah man......I'm about to tear up.