Stephen A. doesn't believe James Harden's comments about staying with the Nets 👀 | First Take

[@jbal41]

Tim Legler needs to be on this show!!! He knows his basketball!!! Breaking down plays and schemes is his thing. He’s not on TV enough cmon ESPN!!!!

[@thecoolguy010]

Tim is too pure. He doesn't get into all the narratives and gossip

[@trevordillard4870]

@@thecoolguy010 Facts! ESPN is starting to make a turn with their network that doesn’t wit well with me

[@jalenad11]

That's because he actually played and doesn't ride with narratives.

[@Shamyl131]

Unfortunately, sports knowledge isn't ESPN's main concern when choosing who appears on TV. Tim Legler's appearance doesn't really contribute to the "woke" narrative. Maybe he should declare himself non-binary. Then he will get his own show on ESPN and they will market him like crazy.

[@cookingwitchefzayy8830]

He isn't woke enough God forbid they have a straight white male talking just sports on a sports network

[@09lowkey]

ESPN got Legler talking basketball 2 days in a row? Brilliant.

[@disispeter]

Tim might be the best fit for nba segments, he’s been needing a show for some time now

[@TMZahida226]

Facts!

[@tkkirkland3971]

Legs is better solo.

[@Jon155mt]

Legler better than Max EVER WAS but yall ain’t ready for that convo 😂😂😂

[@goodmooneung]

@@Jon155mt Legler and Max offer different things though. Legler is strictly a basketball analyst and one of the best at it. He wouldn't be as effective if he diversified the amount of sports he was studying.

[@vintagemonte]

James Harden: I’m staying Stephen A: YOURE A LIAR

[@fiestaboy_kari4522]

😂😂

[@greeksun369]

😂😂😂😂

[@jamesbush1008]

James harden: I'm staying Steven A: Your wrong and here's why

[@cashmoney6935]

Harden: I'm staying SAS: You're wrong, and here's why!

[@TheDjhoysebebe]

Harden: I’m retiring SAS: I spoke to your mom and said your not 🤣

[@rc3115]

Tim Legler is miles more knowledgeable than Smith

[@august6281]

Smith: "But im Louderrrrrr!!!"

[@Manje11]

Most analysts do. Stephen A is just a talking head

[@xeonbladev18]

Bro we all know this but don't comment it! Stephan A will get rid of him like he did with max. He's hella insecure

[@harrypponder7396]

Tim Legler did play in the NBA!! He should have more knowledge

[@CuatroCinc0]

Why do y’all come here to say that? Don’t watch then

[@rickster8555]

Harden will re-sign with the Nets. He is waiting for the new NBA TV deal to be formalized, so that the Cap goes up. Then, he could possibly earn 60 mil per year.

[@AB-nk5wv]

Exactly, why is this so hard for people to understand? He’ll make more money waiting.

[@TraGamer1606]

Yes, but things could change.

[@emjayel4509]

@cdX22 shut up

[@lavellwilliams8686]

KD has to choose harden or Irving nets ain’t extended both of those guys there too similar and there pretty bad on def u can win with two of those guys in the lineup as long kD is the first option

[@kingjaydex7464]

@cdX22 he overtly stated that he wanted to stay how much more you need

[@LEGIT_ELITE]

Make Legler the permanent co-host PLEASE!!!!!

[@LuckyStrike94_]

PLEASE!

[@livingwjerm7950]

Stephen A hasn’t paid attention, because if he did he would’ve known Harden is eligible for more money if he turned down signing by the deadline instead of the offseason

[@jayegeecorporate8788]

Love whenever stephen a makes a prediction/wish about the Nets bc they NEVER come true!!!!!!!!

[@secondchance5080]

It’s not all about money harden himself said that he turned down over 50 mil a year from the rockets it isn’t about the money with him so in reality you haven’t been paying attention .

[@livingwjerm7950]

@@secondchance5080 and if you were paying attention Harden said that Brooklyn was his home and he is in a perfect situation in Brooklyn unlike in Houston, while money is a perk for him he wants to be here and Brooklyn will do whatever they need to keep him

[@jayegeecorporate8788]

@@secondchance5080 he demanded the trade before the extension was offered. Pay attention

[@stealmyideias8429]

@@livingwjerm7950 his only home is in LA, don’t let him fool you learn from kyrie his teammate one of the greatest teachers of selfishness and betrayal

[@philo2189]

If Stephen A Smith knew anything about the sport of basketball he would know Harden turning down the extension sets him up for more money at the end of the season when he signs with the nets.

[@GV-19871]

If he knows anything about the business of basketball

[@philo2189]

@@GV-19871 yeah that sounds better

[@future_teknokrat7585]

I get Garden's reasoning and SAS knows that information.... problem is, nothing is guaranteed and he could get hurt. At least if you're signed, doesn't matter his injury status. Either way, each decision is a risk.

[@ar0118]

This guy 😂😅

[@antoinejenkins2096]

I think he go to philly

[@DagestanderGustaffuson]

FirstTake could use Tim Leglar on the show full time to debate SAS, I can tell he feels threatened already.

[@BelleZish]

Yup

[@allan7978]

Why would James Harden want to leave the Nets? Its his best chance at a ring and its the only place he can make 60m per year. No reason whatsoever to go to Philly, Delusional Stephen A back at it!

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Because Kyrie is not getting an extension he only joined the nets to stack the deck so if it’s just kd and harden that’s not getting it done he will go somewhere else.

[@allan7978]

@@pleaseshutup7053 Bro the Nets are still insanely talented without Kyrie....If Harden ain't teaming up with Giannis then his best shot at a ring is with the Nets. There is no reason to leave Brooklyn with a player like KD in his prime on your team

[@Notcleverenough]

And Dantoni with KD

[@secondchance5080]

It’s not all about the money so who cares about 60 mil he could have been the first to make 50 mil and turned that down and yea it’s a chance to get a ring but that doesn’t mean he’ll stay . Kyrie left Bron KD left Curry . I don’t think you know much about basketball history and news

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@allan7978 then what’s his reason for not singing an extension

[@LuckyStrike94_]

Make legler permanent and I’ll watch this dumpster fire show regularly again.

[@tradariusmaddox6827]

U think he can save it ?

[@CharlieXFBA]

@@tradariusmaddox6827 He can save the NBA segments

[@marcellkristoffauszt5444]

Actually i think the Harden-Embiid duo would be much more complete than with KD. Yeah KD is obviosuly a better offensive player bur Embiid drop 27 or so point any given night and Embiid is much better defender

[@togzus]

Legler is good but he'll need to be well versed in other sports in order to be a co-host.

[@onidtubes]

He is playing alongside considered the best player in the league in KD. He is staying.

[@dontayedaniels5710]

He’s not the best player anymore Giannis is 100%. KD May get buckets but he doesn’t make his teammates better his defense has regressed back to what it was before being in Golden State. All he is now is a guy who can go get a guaranteed bucket when you need it IF it’s an iso play or a wide open shot. If he gets doubled or is being guarded by a great defender with length he isn’t even that.

[@dontayedaniels5710]

Giannis makes his teammates better always gets at least 5 assists 10 rebounds and over 25pta scoring AND he locks up the paint. All around a better player than KD for sure.

[@networkinginstitute]

Gianni's is the best player ij the league it's not even close

[@luminousrxk7288]

@@dontayedaniels5710 Wdym by make others better. Do you mean creating easier shots for others or helping their games.

[@onidtubes]

Regardless, he is staying.

[@BigCocoEnergy]

Tim needs his own show bruh, hes alway spittin facts

[@bayodaman]

no he doesn't loll good watch not interesting enough by himself for his own show though let's relax. No matter how much you guys hate on Stephen A there's a reason you guys come back.

[@modernleader9793]

I like this Tim and Steven A pairing better than the other subs

[@stealmyideias8429]

You like Oreo huh

[@modernleader9793]

@@stealmyideias8429 Na little man, I just like diversity in debates. Different people with different perspectives is entertaining. Everyone agreeing or talking the same is boring. I wouldn't expect slow ignorant people to see it tho

[@stealmyideias8429]

@@modernleader9793 😂🤣why you had to write all of that I was just joking 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@bodeezy78]

Lol

[@phengmoua2389]

Agreed!

[@xAmirKDx]

These comments didn’t age well. 😂😂😂😂

[@objyashad1542]

They need to rename this show to terrible takes

[@datsapaddlin]

Bruh if Kyrie don’t come back they are gonna find out what Playoff Harden is all about 😅.

[@Emmanny]

😂 you seen how after every 3 he was kicking his legs and falling looking for a call. Gonna be a loooong year.

[@datsapaddlin]

@@Emmanny Harden is like that kid in a fighting game that can take you out with two moves but if you figure it out he will end up crying after the game is over 😭

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Playoff harden is now year round harden since he can’t draw fouls

[@Emmanny]

@@datsapaddlin too true

[@haywood0457]

Harden ppg going down by at least 8-10 this year. lol. Mans cant get 10 easy FT attempts anymore.

[@coldworld1477]

Stephen A needs an athlete to give a completely different perspective . Legler would be a great fit to replace max

[@kingtaz5557]

Crazy some yall haven't been watching ESPN long enough to know legs used to have his own segment on ESPN Wednesday NBA games lol 😂

[@rowen4989]

Hes playing in NYC with the best player in the league, why would he leave lol

[@jamesblunt1915]

He's playing in NYC all the more reason to leave 😂

[@bobbyanderson5601]

Who's the best player in the league ?

[@jg4992]

Im hopping for the BK vs LA finals not to happen 🤷🏻‍♂️ it will be more drama.. imagine another lebron super team not winning a chip or KD leaving the warriors just to not win a chip 😂 drama

[@SH-jd3zg]

SAS just made Harden stay in Brooklyn. Cause these guys will do everything to make sure SAS is not saying anything true 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@twowaykae1811]

Stephen A Smith is such a 🤡

[@datsapaddlin]

Stephan A is below his weight class messing around wit Legs. He’s like the best basketball guy ESPN has 😂

[@giocastillo4804]

He IS the best basketball guy they have. Stephen A doesn’t even know as much basketball as Max most of the time

[@thenotorioustinysmallzgrunz]

She hate stop it

[@datsapaddlin]

@@thenotorioustinysmallzgrunz Do what now?!?!

[@dwoodstwin]

You mean "he's above his weight class" Meaning he's taking on a heavier task than he's capable. If he was under his weight class it would mean he's taking on light weight.

[@datsapaddlin]

@@dwoodstwin I mean he is below Legs Weight class. When I say his I meant Legs weight class. I get what you thought I meant though.

[@slamandjam2]

I need to see some of the old harden. He hasn't looked very effective since he had his injury last year

[@larrycohen5553]

Such a dumb convo when the fact is: He waits- he gets a higher max. Duh.

[@Andrewabraham]

So is Stephen A gonna mention that the “best player in the world” got beat down by the bucks last night by 23? I think it largely has to do with kyrie not playing as KD only looks successful when he has 2+ all nba players alongside him lol

[@Andrewabraham]

@Versatile Wolf it’s kd he’ll always put up great numbers but this notion that he’s the best player in the world is ludacris to me. He’s never been able to win when he doesn’t have more than 2 all nba players alongside him. It showed last year and all of the years he was in okc. He only ever won when he had steph klay iggy and draymond alongside him and any top 10 player rn would’ve won those same two rings he won then.

[@philo2189]

No bc it takes more than one player to beat the reigning defending champions

[@Andrewabraham]

@Blade Runner because he could pull up from anywhere? He’s not a bonafide winner.

[@darnellwilliams8783]

@@Andrewabraham you the dude only watch highlights

[@Andrewabraham]

@@darnellwilliams8783 bro kd has never won unless he has more help than any other superstar lol. Bron, kawhi, Giannis has proved they could win with less.

[@kingsleyoppong-wereko7239]

Can you image Harden being MVP and KD getting FMVP. That’d be crazy to see.

[@MoniqueXSM]

James isn’t leaving. Unless KD magically reverses his own contract & leaves, James isn’t going anywhere.

[@TheFadedSpade35]

Why would KD not deserve his contract?

[@MoniqueXSM]

@@TheFadedSpade35 typo, I meant reserve. Unless KD magically reserves his contract & leaves.

[@cmac9141]

"Alot of us didn't wanna get vaccinated, but did it anyways." That's your decision. Kyrie is his own man and he's definitely not a shill like Stephen A.

[@xavierm3816]

Tim is the best fit for this show

[@Cracaphat]

I like Legs,but if he's too good, Stephen A isn't going to like that as we saw with Max's ousting.

[@themanman165]

How about because if he signed he would leave money on the table? If he signed the extension he would’ve made like 200 million give or take if he waits till next year he’ll make almost 280,000,000, maybe that’s why Stephen a!

[@micktocallafbt779]

@Stephen A Smith I hope you notice your ratings are going down I have a petition going in Philadelphia to get you off the air 15,000 signatures already wake up black man

[@SSJRome]

For KD sake James Harden better re-sign with the nets cause we know what KD does when he doesn’t have a top 5 player at his side lol 😆

[@hueyfreeman7184]

Harden not a top 5 player tho…

[@datsapaddlin]

@@hueyfreeman7184 he’s top 7 in the regular season then top 30 in the playoffs

[@ps_savage478]

Kd can win with anybody

[@SSJRome]

@@ps_savage478 not Westbrook lol

[@pleaseshutup7053]

James harden is finished with the new nba rules his stats were worse than the game 7 playoff game everyone said he was hurt. Only 4 fts last night haha

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

Be real. James Harden is one of the greats, with or without the free throws he's one of the greatest scorers.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@emmanuelmoses7249 nah harden is a high volume scorer his biggest strength was free throws. Without them he is mani ginobili level without the clutch. He definitely no longer a super star he never was. Just always had the ball in his hands and never got hurt. I’d easily take Middleton as a #2 over harden

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

@@pleaseshutup7053 .... LOL. That's the worst take I've heard Ina while. So without free throws Harden is worse than Manu? 😂😂😂

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@emmanuelmoses7249 no clown I said he is manu level which is all star hall of fame level ideally your 3rd option. It’s funny you Nets fans say “kd is the best player” and “harden a superstar top 10” why do y’all make the Kyrie excuses. What do you need Kyrie for if you have the best player and another top 10 with a veteran team. I’d easily take Kyrie over harden in the playoffs. Kyrie is not a chicken artist.

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

@@pleaseshutup7053 You said he's on Manu's level without the clutch gene..So if Harden is on Manus level, but Manu is clutch and harden isn't, would that not make Manu better? Clown...Manu could never average 30, he could never lead a team to 60 wins and push the greatest team of this era to 7 games even if he tried..Stop the madness I'm not even a nets fan.. I hate them lol. But you literally don't know basketball if you think Harden isn't a superstar without the free throws..He led the NBA in scoring multiple seasons even if you subtract the free throws..that alone negates your original comment.. ✌🏾

[@Jamal-lb6oj]

lmfaoo this aged well didn't it 🤣

[@Harun-cd6jz]

I dont understand why the media tries to downplay Kyrie's impact, saying Kyrie is expendable or Kyrie is the 3rd best Net. James Harden has done absolutely nothing in the playoffs. If KD, Kyrie, and Harden were all available but I could only take 2 out of 3, then give me KD and Kyrie. And if the argument is, "Kyrie is a distraction", James Harden wore a fat suit and forced his way out of Houston after having not accomplished anything there. At least Kyrie gave Cleveland a ring and hit a clutch shot before leaving the Cavs. I dont understand the over celebration of James Harden and undermining of Kyrie by the media.

[@trulydindu5435]

Gave cleveland a ring yeah right

[@akeemjames2409]

Legler is an elite NBA/Basketball analyst and insider. I would take his speculation over Stephen A. (I was in Philly for 7 years) Smith. 🤣🤣🤣

[@chriskatona1705]

If I'm Harden I don't leave the nets when KD is still KD. 🤣 Harden gets to literally be point guard and has the greatest scorer in the league on my team.

[@trinabrown9721]

Greatest scorer and player in the world

[@Trapligo]

Stephen a Smith is sticking again that Nets will get a ring this year and still sleeping on bucks 🤡🤡

[@haywood0457]

JH ppg going down about 8-10 ppg this year. Man can't get 10 easy FTs now. Bucks looking tough tough tough. Giannis looking like he took that closeout game shooting confidence in the offseason and worked on this deep shot and FTs. That's going to be hard for anyone in the league to beat.

[@Jordan-pj1nz]

Casual

[@boris2997]

James Harden ain't going anywhere. He's waiting on the new TV 📺 deal in order to get more money 💰 😀

[@BIGJERSEY908]

This is the time Kd needs to prove he's the best. This man has played with the most talent I have ever seen. It's crazy! Best scorer I have seen for a whole career but he's never been the clear cut best player in the league and he's not now

[@TheFadedSpade35]

2019 he was the best player in the league, no question. Kawhi was definitely second though

[@scruffd0g193]

Went from KD in 2017 and 2018 to Kawhi in 2019 back to LeBron in 2020 and to Giannis in 2021.

[@TheFadedSpade35]

@@scruffd0g193 KD has a good argument right now as well, but I would definitely give Giannis a slight edge right now, no question

[@BIGJERSEY908]

@@scruffd0g193 no it didn't LeBron was always the best winning a ring doesn't mean the best. It's some of the dumbest basketball talk I have ever seen

[@BIGJERSEY908]

@@TheFadedSpade35never was the best at all. I think complete players defensive guys are the best not just cause a guy has a prettier game than others

[@Jon155mt]

Legler better than Max EVER WAS but yall ain’t ready for that convo 😂😂😂

[@TheWeatherChannel64]

The Nets lost and got blown out and you guys are still talking about them?

[@unmarredmedia1914]

It’s one game my guy

[@tommydub7785]

Casual

[@devonten1]

i’m convinced this dude stephen a want James harden in Philly, he keep bringin that philly sht up

[@curtismoore7448]

I alwaz believe James Wana be in Philly with Morey anyway ova Brooklyn

[@lazzi2462]

I think KD gets way too much credit, even in defeat. All this talk about him being the best player in the NBA & most analyst refer to him leading Team USA to gold as their reason why he's the best. I mean Team USA is favored to win every Olympics, no doubt he's the biggest reason they won, but most of the international teams aren't even that good, majority of the time it's like JV versus Varsity (USA). Also, in that Gold medal game, he got shut down in the 4th quarter, missed all his shots & only scored two freethrows, it came down to defense from USA (mainly Jrue Holiday). KD is obviously great, & greatest scorer ever imo, but he doesn't make his teammates better, he doesn't create for others, & his defense is good but nothing special. Not saying he's selfish or anything, but his playstyle is really geared towards him only, not really team basketball. He's always been surrounded by HOF caliber players throughout his whole career. Who knows if he'd have a ring if he hadn't joined the Warriors.

[@youdontknohoopshutup7952]

Agreed, they are Heavy Handed with the Love for Kd because They HATED and Slept on his talent when he was With GsW. So now they are double down on the love to make up. But kd is Literally the same player he was in GSW

[@RoscoeButtocks]

You just wrote a whole lot of nothing to prove how little you know about basketball

[@lazzi2462]

@Blade Runner I have him at 2nd, & Giannis at 1. I mean it's all opinionated & personal preference only, no right or wrong answers, but I'm just saying, KD gets the most passes when it comes to this topic. "Oh if Nash had let him play longer, he would've brought them back", "If his shoes were smaller, he'd would've beaten the Bucks", etc. Pass after pass, excuse after excuse. If it was LeBron, he would've been ripped apart. Lol

[@iTuber012]

About time they gave Legs more run!

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

If SAS doesn't believe Harden is staying in Brooklyn, it means Harden is staying in Brooklyn. SAS always trying to push players out of their current franchises so they can go to the Lakers or Miami.

[@myrickwalker4685]

Hey a new skip is here !

[@4thDistrictKey]

Why wouldn’t he stay? It’s still the best team for him to be on (regardless of Kyrie)

[@t-bird4738]

What about LA? Clips

[@godking2847]

Tim and Steve. Knowledge. Matches

[@cookienajar9713]

He said “in the situation that he have.” It really depends on from now on.

[@Amor1990]

James Harden says he needs to focus on getting healthy for the season. Dude, the season already started

[@pdc2268]

its a long season a lot of guys don’t get right until around christmas to turn up

[@agrey832]

He's already stated that he plans to retire in Brooklyn, and obviously The Nets aren't going to let him go given everything they did to get him. Move on to another talking point please 🧐

[@mattpaolucci610]

He planned to stay in Houston and Kyrie planned to retire in Boston. Plans change. I think Harden is staying but he already said the same type of things in Houston and then demanded a trade. It’s not just a talking point when it comes to him, it’s a valid question

[@Lions1999]

Loving leggy on this! Gotta bring him on more often

[@derrickmason7457]

If they don’t win it all you can’t tell me he doesn’t change his mind

[@PrimordialBeing360]

I think Harden is going to sign with Philly.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Kawhi Leonard is a SAN DIEGO lover. I can tell. San Diego has one of the most ideal weather all year long. It never really gets hot there. It's like low-80s at most. Steve Kerr also lives in Rancho Santa Fe.

[@805j3rklop3z]

s.d be hot af what you talking about

[@hamsatd]

Tim ledger is a already a GOAT

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

If I had tons of money, I'd retire down in San Diego. Go to Tijuana like once in awhile. Los Angeles is mostly a dump. I personally wouldn't mind if my Clippers moved back in SD but we're based in LA for more profits.

[@jeffnajarro1241]

Where you live now?

[@ctothaz]

He’s going to the Bulls. Remember this comment.

[@adilhoxha5443]

I wish

[@MichaelAlexis_LikeWoah]

Sean Marks (Nets GM) made a decision not to play Kyrie for game one although he could’ve since game was on the road in Milwaukee. Last night Nets lost to the Bucks by 23 points tonight.... Kyrie averaged 26 points last season... by my math if Kyrie played Nets win by 3!!!

[@abmflow2147]

Stephen A just wants him on the knicks

[@BergManATM]

So James Harden would give up playing basketball with KEVIN DURANT….to play for DARRYL MORREY????? Cmon Steven A 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@KingCobraLolcow]

Hardonut needs to stop eating donuts!

[@pleaseshutup7053]

New rules ended him only 4 fts last night haha

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Leviticus 19:31 Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.

[@CeeWorld69]

Tim was like, “Yeah, they’ll NEVER notice this pale raccoon eye mask I’m wearing from me laying in the tanning bed for 15 hours, nope, it all blends right in” lol 😂🤣😆

[@805j3rklop3z]

lol stop...🤦‍♂️

[@arcellmcgowan1517]

Nets should be scared of Philly snagging Harden next season 🤞🏾💯

[@juniorjewels7545]

I don't know who Tim Legler is but he sounds like he knows his basketball 🤔. I think that for First Take to work they need 3 people again. SAS isn't Skip good that just pair him up with another player and that's all you need for segments. Will SAS and Max worked I belive Perc, SAS and this guy could for Basketball related ones.

[@midwestmonstar]

I knew Stephen A would find a way to continue to insult Kyrie...This Dude is a 🤡

[@benjaminberman6200]

SAS- James Harden signed a two yr extension BEFORE he decided to go nuclear and demand to be traded. I’m pretty sure you are bloviating into the wind here. NBA superstars are in such demand that there is no contract that will prevent them from being traded, if they demand it. On a deeper level: Stephen A wants to break the nets up, because he’s simply too hurt about what could have been- with the knicks. Let’s not take any of this garbage seriously, also Harden can get MORE money with a new deal.

[@ryguy5913]

tim legler got a good shot at being the perminent co host. he got an energy that matches stephen as. i know hes usually talking just hoops but maybe if he shows he knows his stuff about football, mlb, mma, boxing, etc (which im sure he can), he'll do fine.

[@jaylinlawson977]

Sign Tim Legler Full Time On First Take. He’s Way Better Than Max.

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

James Harden staying fasho💯 him and Durant went to the nba finals almost 10 years ago so it chemistry between the both of them..only way if James leave lol if he look at how Kevin did Russell Westbrook😒 Russell game aint perfect but Ultimately Durant pulled the🐍 move

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

I do...He's next to Kevin Durant. Arguably the best player in the league. Takes the pressure off of James Harden...Where else could he go and enjoy the luxury of competing for the title, while also not having real legitimate pressure on himself?

[@mrobitwice77]

It’s that simple lol. Why would you leave KD?

[@justg6181]

Legs on first take good look

[@adnanma1]

This Fool Stephen A will never admit that the Nets will need Kyrie this season. Because..whoever is telling him too bash Kyrie 24/7 won't allow it.

[@itsyourenotyour9101]

They were a BIG toe away to getting to the finals without him.

[@austinclark007]

Why are you picking on Stephen A Smith? All the analysts are critical of Kyrie - Skip, Shannon, Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Rob Parker, etc.

[@philo2189]

They dont need kyrie they need a better coach. Last night in crunch time with the nets in position to still come back and win the game Steve Nash decides to play Jevon Carter the entire time instead of Harden. Let that sink in. He also didnt play bruce brown at all. Hes a God awful coach. I honestly cant remember the last time the nets had a great coach.

[@adnanma1]

@@philo2189 I know, but don't act like Harden was doing anything tho

[@philo2189]

@@adnanma1 harden was though they benched him like 70 percent of the 4th quarter 😂 like I said they started Jevon carter over him. They barely played Millsap they didnt play bruce brown at all. They have terrible coaching.

[@warlockmagic3416]

Harden is set to sign a 270 mil contract. He's not leaving K.D. period. They will get another PG. Embiid misses half the season each year because of injury. Why would Harden be thrilled to go there?

[@g1lmk]

Harden will sign. I'm saying it, cause SAS is saying he's gonna leave. Remember, SAS had called that Irving would stay, he left. SAS had called Giannis would leave, he stayed. Simple logic.

[@20gangtay78]

Hmmmm Daryl Morey or Kevin Durant.. yea that’d have me thinkin too. Thinkin Stephen a smith been smokin METH.

[@ivantheterrible4317]

The only big problem with the Brooklyn is the size. When the opossing team has Lopez and Giannis and you have Nic Claxton things are weird. The game starts and you are already 10-15 points behind...

[@jamesboisits]

Anyone who understands basketball knows it legit makes no sense for Harden to leave. If he waits it out he’ll make 60 million playing for a super team. Why would he leave that lmfao? Unless something crazy happens he’s staying

[@kareemmeredith8469]

"I think you said it best, It doesn't get better than playing with Kevin Durrant" I swear SAS talks in circles to hear himself, and jus to be saying sumtin most times! ugghh!

[@Carlos-fs6sw]

Hardem went to the Nets to be champ, not to be with Durant, like Durant did it when he went to Gonlden Satete. Hardem thinks he is a better player than Durant like Durant thought the same when he was playing with Curry. if Hardem dont win a championship in NY he will go to Philadelfia, because he will have there the chance to prove he is the best player in the league in a championship caliber team.

[@chrismyco7950]

60 mil a year possibly. he ain't leaving Brooklyn.

[@MarkOut1]

Okay, as a Nets fan I already see the narrative taking shape for next off season one game into the new season. Forget that Harden have 81 more games to play, all that matters is that he MIGHT give up playing for his current team who are the favorite to win the title and also has a team mate who is the votes best player in the world to play for a old GM. Can we just stop and focus on the season that just started. Leave this for at the very least, after the all star break. Or better yet the NBA finals.

[@Anfmethodjor]

Tim Legler should not be wasting his time and accumen talking gossip. 🙄 ESPN, but him on NBA Today or actual basketball breakdown show.

[@jodyBellafonte]

This is Stephen A's show. Would you be as engaged if he said he agreed with Harden?

[@demonkami]

So Nets execs and even we as fans know that James Harden ranks above Kyrie, but the true question is for KD. Does KD value Kyrie his friend more than Harden his teammate, and I would think that Harden wonders that too.

[@arthurfleck5173]

He's right though. The money is already made and will be there.

[@forex2easy714]

Nothing was wrong with that man's leg. He was shooting step back threes and played 35-40 minutes per game. Excuses every year

[@brandongordon2392]

I kinda agree with Stephen A… I don’t trust any NBA player who states to the fans before the playoffs that they are staying with the team… Unless, you sign your name pen to paper… your statement is a borderline lie

[@topnotchsports9797]

aint he the one who came back from injury and stunk up the joint in playoffs? like he was non factor. hes the kind player that needs the ball all the time. at least irving had labronze to get used not getting the ball. next.

[@bespushkule3136]

I don’t even know whyyyyy reporters ask these guys silly questions…it’s like asking someone what will they have for dinner 3 Mondays from now