Stephen A. calls out producers for torturing him with Knicks debate topics | First Take

Stephen A. Smith calls out First Take's producers for adding New York Knicks topics to the show, despite his obvious sadness about the state of the once prestigious franchise.
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[@ellardpineda]

Molly: “See, you got a squad” Max: “No, you don’t” 🤣🤣🤣

[@oppressive1770]

That was hilarious.

[@Allandy001]

She's stupid!

[@jatanbhatt3792]

Best thing ever lol

[@cttheveteran1412]

I can't breathe😂😂😂😂

[@richswavy3626]

Molly Need to STFU , she is dumb , at least Kari Champion had more knowledge in sports

[@kyronpitt4928]

That quick “ No you don’t “ by Max has me in tears😂😂

[@BucNasty32]

Kyron Potential I kept replaying it lol

[@DJ-wf4ef]

Kyron Potential 🤣🤣

[@tharengore7215]

It had me rolling.

[@mikie0307]

Same

[@kothet6671]

@@DJ-wf4ef c by y free runs m.

[@davontes6258]

Stephen a smith:"I have nothing to add." Talks for 4 straight minutes lol

[@bwanikajohn7002]

😂

[@rileydinkleman1022]

Davonte S New Yorkers in a nutshell

[@phillyreppin]

He gets paid to talk, they need him to speak in each topic of debate for a certain amount of time. Not his fault.

[@askquestions4634]

Right. If this was a hit against espn producers, we wouldn’t be watching this on their KZbin channel. Think idiots

[@Faustaine]

Thats why he feels tortured...he has to talk. But he has nothing to talk about except how bad they are

[@SocaDonTV]

When Molly mentioned Kevin Knox, Stephen A was like “ok imma head out..” 😂🤣

[@king9168]

@ron rodado why would she know them when shes not even a fan of knicks

[@trossponsor9077]

@ron rodado Only a no life loser would know such a thing

[@martindagoat3909]

ron rodado who tf would know about the yearly changes of a roster from the 70’s moron?

[@sillygoose635]

@@king9168 because she's knows her basketball, it's her job.

[@yarapah]

I had to rewind and see that again and his face was indeed priceless 😂😂😂

[@theoneandonly4252]

"No You Don't"- Max Kellerman 2019

[@nodarimarjanidze2555]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@dworth987]

😂😂😂Molly be blowing ppl

[@TMZahida226]

Pure gold 😂

[@joeboxerrr]

I DIED

[@pyropapi2470]

Max a knick fan .. he just a bandwagon Lakers fan

[@DC4L1991]

“His first move as an executive, was to sign Lamar Odom......WHO WAS ON CRACK!!!”

[@seanwilson8168]

LOOOOOOL

[@johnhancock1362]

*zooms In on Max’s blank wide eyed face*

[@seanwilson8168]

@@johnhancock1362 But can we Return from the REALM THO

[@brieljones23]

Classic 😂😂😂

[@frenchiem911]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@joshox7151]

Nobody: Not even Knicks Fan: Molly: “You have a squad” Max: “No you don’t” 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😭

[@razkable]

did she really not say morris and randle?..we really going to say knox and smith jr before them?..really?...the disrespect is real

[@user-xv1dn7ll4d]

Asmosis Jones yeah Molly’s gotta go

[@dominic444]

Asmosis Jones the media just tries to make the knicks sound worse than they are smh plus smith n Knox have tremendous potential anyways

[@stephenasunnamedsource2943]

@@dominic444 this comment is aging well

[@justjd9897]

BigBody Rico 😂😂😂Smith jr isn’t even in the league anymore

[@hiphopfanatix]

Molly: “I’ve Got A Great Knowledge In Sports” Max: “No You Don’t”

[@Shockfactor22]

Just how quickly he said it, when he was going to say something and then immediately stopped lol

[@nickgwyn1225]

HipHop Fanatix this girl really said Kevin Knox is a star...

[@StefveoX]

And then she acts like he purposefully disrespected her lol

[@sillygoose635]

@@StefveoX he did 😂

[@sillygoose635]

People say the same about Max, shut up 🤣

[@edricflo]

Stephen A never looks more depressed than when talking about the Knicks.

[@ezekill100]

They are the physical embodiment of depression in NYC

[@davidmejia8500]

Looks like that all the time when they talk about the knicks

[@Setsotama]

The Knicks is synonymous with the phrase "gallows horror"

[@olewis1000]

Edgar Flores but yet he has the nerve to bad mouth the cowboys

[@chrismcallister5284]

That's how all New York feels

[@theape6778]

Molly:"RJ Barret, Kevin Knox, I could go on and on. You have a squad!" Max: "No, you don't"

[@IffyWilliams]

Ighh let them keep sleeping

[@tjg4663]

@@IffyWilliams Dont worry we will you guys are trash

[@studio3js196]

DRiPPY iFFY were snoring and we have sleeping for 20 years

[@123nowguy]

DRiPPY iFFY chhhhkkkk Oh sorry my snoring is too loud!

[@kevink1575]

@@IffyWilliams found the delusional Knicks fan Max was talking about.

[@Mr_Miracle]

Stephen sounds like he’s speaking at a funeral

[@olewis1000]

Mick The King well the Knicks have been dead for about the last 20 years

[@the_kiddsmith8033]

Naw the greyhound 😭😂😂

[@KingKukajames33]

It is a funeral buried by uncle drew and durantulla 😂😂😂

[@kenpachiclay11]

I thought he was about to cry

[@gabrielhersey5546]

Mick The King cause he is

[@durley99]

Max: “By the way here’s how bad it is.” SAS: facial expressions told the rest.

[@cjcj7763]

Stephen A look like he really questioning life right now in that thumbnail 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@blackice51374]

@Fake Jew you mad bro? If he's so overrated then why is no other player gets compared to MJ? Is you mad bro?

[@kefkapalazzo1]

ive seen him worse. it was still about the knicks of course

[@davyjoneslocker4859]

@@blackice51374 Kobe was 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@niich12_]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheMr2face]

That man look depress in the first 30 secs lol

[@HPsix2six]

“Why why why are you doing this” 😂😂😂

[@UnexpectedWonder]

😁😁😁😂😂😂

[@night_goat666]

The poor man is being kicked while he’s down. 😂😂😂

[@mrrickstur]

Giovanni Zumbado, just like in Hong Kong right now lol

[@TheSGIIIShow]

Poor? Nuh uh

[@SlimKim3]

@@mrrickstur Like the US today

[@davidfalade8111]

"They are a national- I'm sorry an 'international' disgrace" Sheesh this man is hilarious

[@ArshdeepSingh-yl5fr]

Stephen A Smith is classic meme material lol 😂

[@oneshot1824]

Look like SAS in a sunken place

[@bullettomy7thheart]

the dude is actually a comedian at this point

[@nickfriend4633]

Clearly Knicks fans can not take it, but KD was 1000% right. The Knicks "brand" at this point is perpetual losing. I went OFF on Knicks fan on my channel today. 🙄

[@HZ-qj3yc]

I think its a act. Ratings went down when cowboy fans got all hurt from the cowboy character. So espn this this to have them back to laugh at stephen a

[@SlimKim3]

@@HZ-qj3yc I don't think they did that was one of the funniest things ever

[@XxD3ADHUNTERxX]

Molly: you have a squad Max: no they don't 😂😂😂😭😭🤦🏽‍♂️

[@juandotcom2]

Miguel Garcia 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@quincyparrish1515]

Miguel Garcia Yo I cried 😭😭😭

[@gabrialblast2007]

They got Taj Gibson. I'm just sayint

[@studio3js196]

Kelly Moore 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 the mayonnaise in that comment

[@Nicky2Chains]

I was dead bruh

[@amesbrice]

I wonder when Molly's contract ends. "I'll get resigned" max- no you won't

[@amesbrice]

@Lucien Hicks I didn't even realize they were married....idk why he settled for tht.

[@toreytownsend4705]

Lucien Hicks LOL!!!!

[@jari32]

@@amesbrice because he ain't a hoe

[@Dre2Dee2]

shes fat and old which is just insult to injury

[@JC-2K]

@@Dre2Dee2 old and fat? Lmao

[@elijahkerney7303]

Molly’s face killed me when Max her w the “No you don’t” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lth_lch]

That face he made at the end says it all. He doesn't even want to talk about the Knicks anymore. They're torturing this man for ratings.

[@philipmeisterl]

Bradford Tiongko its crazy that youtube even allows this i mean even pornhub doesnt allow rape

[@alwaysincentivestrumpethic6689]

@@philipmeisterl - 😂😂😂

[@uzairibrahim8161]

With the amount of money SA smith got... He cant complain tho

[@kingofgames2679]

Philip Meisterl Lol

[@user-zo5jo3ox5g]

Torturing 😂 the poor millionaire has to talk about sports

[@bfns2353]

When Stephen A turns his head in disgust as Molly reads off Kevin Knox name 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 5:04

[@Ty2Gudda]

Bfns 23 I’m weak🤣🤣🤣

[@seanwilson8168]

THANK YOU..I APPRECIATE YOU LOOOOL

[@cinnamon2947]

Molly..U got a squad Max..No you dnt

[@GeronFletcher]

Bfns 23 I’m dyin!!!

[@Exhibit_C_me]

He wanted to cuss to her out so bad.😂😂💯

[@whippin1335]

SAS: “Why you doin this man?”

[@king.jay.t]

literally agreeing with Max and max goes in....

[@whitegirlsaremykryptonite5779]

5:08 “you got a squad...” “Here’s the....No you don’t... here’s the issue...” 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭

[@ItsAriannaRodriguez]

White Girls are my Kryptonit

[@Rossburner]

“No you don’t.” Nice shut down Max

[@garenthal9638]

max is a troll and should lose his job

[@Rossburner]

Only person that should lose their job on this show is Molly

[@coachhbosoccer]

Max: "the Knicks suck" Stephen A: "let me tell you about 1973" SA sound like he about to cry😆

[@razkable]

the 99 knicks are a sad case if ewing stays healthy they have a chance to beat the spurs....ewing alen larry camby latrell thomas ward...that was the team....but after ewing went down my god your rellying on chris childs and chris ddudley for gods sake and kurt thomas was young and larry johnson hurt his elbow....if healthy that team wins a ring..they had heart

[@stanleyapollon1318]

Stephen A:" The Knicks haven't won a championship since I was five years old. I'm 51 years old. "😥😥😥😥😥😥!!!

[@brziperiod]

4:47 “Prodewcers” this got me 5:08 the quickness on that no you don’t

[@kmo1765]

International embarrassment lol 3:12

[@dontcallseven]

“THIS... TODAY. Is one of the worst days that I’ve had in a long time!” 😂😂😂

[@teddyondrumz]

Classic!! 😂😂😂😂

[@pressureaudio4530]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bigfresh86]

Max is so petty!!! “No you don’t” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@friendly1870]

I know max is from new york when he says "identity"

[@amitsuresh8840]

Everybody: DOLAN LEAVE PLEASE James Dolan: No I don't think I will

[@AB-fv4ms]

why tf will he leave billions of dollers for peoples opinion im sure no one will do that

[@khaosflare]

😭😭😭

[@studio3js196]

scot msp I like it, and I hope james dolan keep that attitude and the KNICKS will never be good 😂😂😂

[@adonis8289]

If the Garden is empty night after night he might just sell. Knicks fans just shoot themselves in the foot year after year😂😂😂😂.

[@colinsushiboy745]

Most wouldn't even recognize Dolan in public

[@henrysmith4037]

All my respect goes to Stephen A. And knicks fans everywhere. Your loyalty is absolutely unmatched.

[@rahim4411]

Stephen A looked like he wanted to cry lol haaahahhha Molly actually said : "YOU GOT A SQUAD " Max: " NO YOU DON'T "

[@SavageLordBarlow]

“How bout dem Cowboys” 2019 - Stephen A. Smith

[@leant6679]

He actually doesn’t like them and stays trolling their fans

[@etienneleblanc4911]

@@leant6679that went right over your head

[@xavier76thman]

All Cowboys fans gotta do now is mention the Knicks to him lol

[@kevinmclean4635]

How bout them Cowboys? Talk to me when you'll beat a team with a winning record 😂😂

[@manamitsuki3851]

KEVIN McLean they just lost to the fucking jets there trash I’m holding that over every cowboy fan till I die

[@dontquityourdayjob5188]

Lifetime Knick fan here now living in LA...... when Stephen A said “it’s a debate show so....” man I felt that pain and started laughing with MAx at the exact same time .

[@seanwilson8168]

ME TOO...IMA SKINS FAN TOO SMH

[@spamalama8170]

That is literally one of the funniest one liners of ALL time. The level of defeat was spiritual!! 😂😂💀💀💀😂😂😂😂

[@neetrab]

Yet so many here are not recognizing that line. It's my favorite here.

[@anthonytinaj7131]

Molly: "You got a squad" This is why molly should be banned from television

[@Quicksilver0922]

Don’t let the molly hives hear u

[@jefflarson3693]

It's a debate show, and the debaters are SAS and Max. Who gives a sh!t what Molly says.

[@petedavidson4698]

she was serious too

[@jeffthomas1720]

I actually think our squad isnt that wack

[@razkable]

the knicks are not the 17 win joke anymore.....they should win 32 games if not 33....come on now..their way better than people pretend like they are...they aren't the garbage heap they were last season..they tanked and they played bums all year long

[@kevinsommers0704]

Molly : But i work here! Max: "No you dont" 🤣🤣🤣

[@grizzlyg4008]

That ending was the funniest moment in First Take history!

[@TheUltimateRage]

I DIED at the ending!!!! It was sooooo perfect!!!!

[@JamesASegui]

First time Max says something and Stephen A doesn’t go “You’re wrong and here’s why” 😂

[@FutureVintageXO]

Steven A is so hurt right now, I haven’t seen that level of devastation, I legit felt bad for him. Max was just hammering him.

[@jonathanwhynot6319]

Max: The Knicks are an embarrassment. SAS: You're right and here's why...

[@Methodofication]

His face at 5:04 when molly mention DSJ, RJ and Knox is priceless.

[@3waytrayy444]

Lol Max a Savage 😂 @5:08 "no you don't"

[@bigal724]

Thanks for not having to listen to the whole thing

[@seanwilson8168]

@@bigal724 TIME STAMPS ARE GOD GIFTS

[@bigal724]

@@seanwilson8168 💯

[@Iwillroastthesocksoffyoass]

He was super annoyed right there.

[@Tom-V]

"you got a squad!!" "No u dont."

[@afonsomaiadeloureiro8826]

4:57 Stephen A is almost in tears and Max can't help but smile as if he's enjoying it. 😂

[@brianhalligan9268]

Why do you have to bring this up it has caused him enough pain already

[@terrenceperkins5282]

Get the knicks out of nyc move them or go out of business

[@TheSGIIIShow]

Can’t do enough he got to deal with it

[@desireubensealey]

4:44 The part you are here for 😂😂😂😂

[@khaosflare]

This need to be higher up in the comments.

[@OxygenSWAT]

My man

[@anthonyporter414]

Desi Reuben-Sealey lol 😂 1973

[@king_supreme1102]

Molly: “you’ve got a squad” Max and every Knicks fan: “No you don’t” Molly: *Gives annoyed look*

[@marvy919]

Yooo this is def top 5 funniest segments of First Take ever. I’m dyinggg 🤣🤣🤣

[@dasaniwaterdude9439]

Max was just adding insult to injury at the end towards Stephen A, LOL.

[@theressakimbrough2867]

That thumbnail sums up his whole mood 🤣🤣

[@seanwilson8168]

FACTS LOL....ME TOO SMH

[@octaviousharper3873]

That thumbnail got Stephen A. with the "Daddy didn't take me to the fair" face.

[@osmannoor1087]

Max tryna get revenge for all the “You’re wrong and here’s why” moments

[@MrBrentCarl]

Molly trying to bring up Dennis Smith Jr., RJ Barrett and Kevin Knox and say the Knicks have a good team is one of the reason why she needs to go.

[@ike.o6944]

Molly is complete trash.

[@jay_1212]

Brent Carl Suriaga It’s not a bad lineup tho DSJ, Knox, Randle, and Barret could make it to the playoffs especially in the east

[@osquitoburrito]

LOL

[@MrBrentCarl]

@@jay_1212 Who among those guys have already proven they can bring their team to the playoffs?

[@animelytical8354]

@@jay_1212 I like the team, but they are not a fitting argument against the points made

[@JonCom3dy]

“I have nothing to add...” *soliloquy ensues”

[@PoochieCollins]

He said almost nothing of substance, mostly just filling air time. Very "I'm just here so I won't get fined" vibe to it.

[@MicDubTV]

I LOVED when Max shut Molly down with “no, ya don’t” 😂😂😂

[@JaskaranSingh75575]

That thumbnail 😂😂😂🔥🔥 Whenever Stephen a thinks about the Knicks

[@ricardocarrera9837]

All of you will EAT YOUR WORDS !!! THINGS ARE GOING TO GET MUCH BETTER !!!

[@Miller2537]

Hows to cheer up Steven A: How 'bout them cowboys lol

[@brziperiod]

“Y’all have brought this to torture me” bro Max’s smile 4:56

[@brziperiod]

Bro Steven A hit that “Hello Darkness my old friend

[@Ishworisbored]

Sas is done with the knicks he dont wanna talk about them anymore😂 Man has lost all hope

[@mjefferson3223]

I honestly wouldn't blame him

[@stillcoolerthnu]

You want Stephen A Smith to be quiet.... talk about the Knicks 😂😂

[@Quiso0321]

Max “ No you don’t “ Kellerman At 4:52 Went Full Savage With That Grin Like Aw I’m Not Done I’m About To End Your Career

[@mckainentertainmentnetwork5116]

I need to watch this every time stephen a talks about the cowboys 😂

[@Forsentv2]

footage from this video will be used in future compilation about stephen A and knicks

[@charliejames1981]

Knick season hasn't started yet and already Steven A. Smith is depressed. I feel for him though but these are the Knicks though...

[@olewis1000]

Charlie James he always bad mouths the Cowboys so I don’t feel bad 4 him even a little bit

[@charliejames1981]

@@olewis1000 Yeah ...I guess it's karma that he is going through this right now plus in some way I find it funny...

[@neetrab]

@@olewis1000 lol you wrong. Go eagles! Lol

[@IRON5]

We need more of Max abruptly shutting Molly up! The look on her face afterwards is pure gold! 😂😂😂

[@nvs6607]

Molly : You got a squad Max : No you don’t 6ix9ine : Ye- .....

[@JeffF2022]

*Stephen A Thumbnail is classic* 😂

[@seanwilson8168]

LOOOOOL

[@diggiefresh2351]

Bruh Molly HAS TO BE trolling at this point 😂

[@KobeB24824]

What do we have to do to get her kicked off the show?

[@TheSGIIIShow]

Aaron John a lot

[@spamalama8170]

Aaron John Trade her to the knicks for some protected first round picks...

[@reazon5718]

His face at 5:05 🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisrobinson3565]

The look on Stephen A. Face At the end lol

[@wonon1678]

I feel like Stephen A could say the N word or curse in a rant on ESPN and they still would keep him and pay him even more

[@younesbougarba5169]

Won On 1 the other media outlets would tear him apart. For that Espn will be obligated to fire him that’s the sad reality about our media these days. They blew everything out of proportion. Like they did with Lavar and its sad

[@nwinsto602]

Younes Bougarba I doubt it, the other outlets don’t speak on each other if you haven’t noticed

[@refibayu8457]

Stephen " *why u doing this man* " A Smith

[@sphere5282]

Molly: you got a squad Max: no they don't Dismissed

[@JuanGomez-tr7pq]

Man those nets uniform w the coogi outline are so fire

[@zoeyd4344]

As a Cowboys fan, this was awesome to see 😂👏👏👏

[@The_favorite_Uncle]

This is basically the whole video Steven A: I have no money Max: You are so Broke! Tell me the last time you ate something lol

[@krislo4788]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@loisjesse102]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bigkev5736]

Bro Stephens face wen molly tried bringing up the “squad”😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@dixe.normus4103]

Da amount of hilariousness when Max smirks when SAS pissed is underrated af

[@bosslifelivein4255]

S.a.s sitting there like he's getting scolded by his moms face at the end. Tho😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@seanwilson8168]

BRUH yall KILLING ME TODAY

[@MrNaturalSez]

I love it when New York Yankees fans (I'm looking at you, Stephen A.) suffer! Thank you Knicks!

[@neogatsu9567]

6:16 S.a SMITH's face is priceless. Max is having a blast in this clip 🤣🤣

[@30dynamo]

Stephen A out here looking like a sad Kermit with the hand on his face 😂🤣🤣

[@jeremyvorberg3678]

Everyone: Learning every day by sitting in between 2 professional sports analysts debating topics, seeing them give plenty of sources and examples to support their points. Molly: Knicks have a squad

[@Sijan.G]

max sounding like he knows basketball lol youbdead my guy sas🤣🤣

[@danieldominguez5863]

SAS reaction is priceless at 5:04 and Max Kellerman just made it 10x funnier at 5:08

[@elingeniosohidalgo7971]

I almost buy that play! I love Steve A Smith. He is so dramatic 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmykrackin6344]

Facts: Molly gives Foot 🦶 Jobs to Max under the table all show.

[@rodsavage8275]

I wish she would give me a foot job

[@BrownieKuma72]

This thread is cursed.

[@thegoat7594]

5:15 is a meme 🤣😂

[@notkevindurant8814]

5:03 Look at that satan glare molly gives Max when he says "No you dont." I hope this lady be reading the comments and seein how much she gets roasted 😭😂

[@karensbadapples8337]

4:58 Max was thinking... Yeah, we got him again!😂😂😂

[@LesPronto]

Stephen A said New York is "rats best friend" 😂😂😂

[@mattmearn4667]

“YoU hAvE a SqUaD”- molly who shouldn’t be on the show querim

[@camarijaybooth]

matt mearn crying

[@mikatteba225]

Why?

[@isaactoffel8959]

boutta get part twooooooo

[@donblue3199]

Stehpen As face when mollys naming those three🤣🤣🤣

[@wweecwwcwtna1928]

When the Knicks shock everyone this season and sneak into the playoffs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@kcalnek]

that would be awesome but I jsut want progress. more than 30 wins while developing the youth is a win for me

[@userjim83]

Drugs are bad folks

[@drexelspivey872]

Molly : you got a squa... Max: no you don't

[@JusSick24]

Those last couple seconds were funny af!!!😂😂😂 SAS face says it all.

[@jiffmok]

“Why are you doing this” 🤣

[@mem503]

Lol THat pain is real you can feel it.

[@olewis1000]

Memo Sanvi and I take great pleasure in his pain since he can’t keep the Cowboys out of his mouth

[@georgecherry1536]

That pain is what? I don't know what you're seeing but I see someone who is getting paid to continue the narrative that the Knicks suck. For someone who claims to love the Knicks so much he seems to have a good time kicking them while he thinks they're down, but when they rise he'll jump on the bandwagon with the rest of you down kickers. Move to Brooklyn all of you.