Stephen A. is done with Julius Randle after Knicks elimination from playoffs by Heat | NBA Countdown

Stephen A. Smith reacts to the New York Knicks being eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the Miami Heat, as he expresses his displeasure with RJ Barrett and says he wants Julius Randle to be traded.
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[@troofball4]

😂 This was hilarious. Only Steven A can do this. I like it better when he speaks calm.

[@reginaldbingleton]

when he talks that way, thats how you know hes 100% serious

[@haywood0457]

I find it funny he has something to say about everyone…except KD and PHX. Joke.

[@GiftOfGav93]

I agree, I enjoy these calmer takes from SA as well compared to his usual antics.

[@HunnidBandMod_]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HunnidBandMod_]

He is so serious that message is from da heart my heart 🤣

[@avantesmith6442]

Idk why, but “Julius Randle…I am done with this man” took me out 😂😂😂 Stephen A’s face mane lol

[@tylerelliott1235]

😂😂😂😂 a bro I was rolling

[@adannieto3719]

I was dying at “RJ Barrett, it’s gonna be a long season. You’re absolutely pathetic” 😂😂😂

[@DuckDaPhillyFan]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@DaRevolution9]

TOOK ME STRAIGHT OUT 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@justinjackson5899]

Bro im at work laughing 😭. He went straight to the point 💯😂

[@scotty6124]

Absolutely agree about Randle. He just acts like a child out there and literally pouts when things dont go his way. All Brunson needed was a little help and they could have won.

[@shipitplease99999]

What about rj Barrett tho?

[@yourhomie7568]

​@@shipitplease99999 rj tried all series randle played bad the entire playoffs

[@anjangaki]

Lillard is not the answer. Same results different player

[@donyutejamaica631]

@@shipitplease99999, Steven A spoke about RJ’s poor performance..need to get your hearing checked, ASAP.

[@shawnchia3611]

gotta trade randle and build around brunson no doubt bout it

[@mdb1010]

Felt bad for Brunson. He popped off. Will be interesting to see what moves the Knicks make this offseason.

[@lukewilkey1869]

Knicks needa build round Brunson he’s a great player they need another star

[@Zenigundam]

Don't feel bad for him. The Knicks would have been lucky to win 2 games against the Celtics. It was going to be a quick series if they got to the Eastern Conference Finals.

[@Knicks518]

@@Zenigundamtrue but would’ve been cool to see them get there.

[@bigtaskat-hand4742]

​@@Zenigundambut the point is to get there! You miss 100% of the shots you don't take! Let me ask you something, if you're an NBA star and you're looking for a trade, would you want to play with a team that was just satisfied with making it to the second round, or team that played their hardest to make it to the ECF whether or not they won a game getting there🤔?

[@Maxjuliann]

Brunson the best Pg knicks ever had no cap

[@theslayer2360]

You know Stephen A Smith serious when he isn't shouting like a karen 😂

[@A1._.-_-]

Stephen A Karen 💀

[@michaeltamares7974]

Umm. A black shamicka is worse than a white karen. Sorry..but that's true.. Ghetto sucks and them people there

[@overkill666100]

Karen A. Smith

[@Malitubee]

Yo facts , I’ve always noticed this

[@Oblivion3200]

he gonna wait for first take

[@datsapaddlin]

Stephen A is sick to his stomach 😂. I love it

[@giovannirodriguez4444]

Not funny

[@datsapaddlin]

@@giovannirodriguez4444 very funny 😂

[@markville1061]

@@giovannirodriguez4444 cry. heat fans we up ❤

[@TheAMW]

As. Cowboys fan…so do I 😂🎉

[@giovannirodriguez4444]

@@markville1061 I’m not a fan of either

[@Rodxyou]

Jalen Brunson is a leader, a hero, and a "One Man Army" carrying the Knicks through the playoffs, at the end against the Miami Heat Brunson ran out of gas by the end of the 4th QT. NY Knicks lost the series. But Jalen Brunson is a winner. I am not upset with Jalen Brunson, just with the Knicks players failing to help Brunson at the end.

[@osborncarayugan8714]

But RJ and Randle were trash, Brunson was exhausted.

[@JayyfrmtheX]

@@osborncarayugan8714 RJ had a bad game but he had a great playoff run. so im more focused on randle

[@jonathansykes4986]

a hero???

[@5pydieman]

​@@osborncarayugan8714 Rj had 3 bad games all post season while Julius was none existent

[@raphaellaruy0324]

@Boxing Fan don’t Poach our point guard he 🔥🔥🔥😂 we want Randal gone take him instead 😂

[@wiltson6302]

He be goin in on the knicks 😂😂 "rj u gotta look yaself in the mirror work on ya game young man" that was frm the heart

[@riq0332]

I like RJ and I think he played well except game 6..but RJ still have some limitations in his game ...but Steven A is right , because the Knicks paid RJ, at least he can come back every season and improve, if not, he can go too

[@DJ.Rutledge]

“I am done with this man” -Stephen A. Smith 2023

[@AnarchyNYC]

“I am done with this man” is crazy 😂😂😂sound so personal I felt that

[@miguelbustos4656]

One of the few times this man has taken the words exactly out of my mouth. Accountability

[@BigA678]

I hope you don’t think a Brunson-Dame backcourt is sustainable like Casual A Smith does

[@ksoomakeyofacego0012]

Lmaoooo randle just be throwing them shits up 🤣🤣

[@FreshNewzTV]

💩💩💩 🧱🧱🧱🧱

[@alexfigura1871]

lmaooooo

[@elimpoluto9952]

As a Knicks fan I'm simply happy that they managed to get into the playoffs & actually win a series.

[@18sevencl]

Same

[@Mandeepsbballshow]

Same here

[@ZayMeisters]

sad

[@natnaelmesfin9120]

How randle was an allstar over brunson is beyond me

[@armontimuzic6785]

Been saying it all year

[@tappedndaily2321]

Randle played much better defense earlier on in the season. That coupled with his stats it make sense. Playoffs are an entirely different demon.

[@troofball4]

Stats

[@TheExclusiveOne720]

didn't we see this same disappearing act from Randle 2 years ago in the playoffs against the Hawks when the Knicks had home court in that series and got MOPPED 4-1......ANDDDD Randle was the Most Improved Player I think dudes either forget or don't understand what that award means because he definitely hasn't improved he swears he's a jump shooter always launching stupid 3's, no REAL skill set.....just tries to operate off of power & uncoordinated movements and he's undersized

[@JimyOfficial]

@@TheExclusiveOne720 2 years? 😅 nah last yeah 😂

[@TheDuffcat]

He wants them to trade for KAT who basically has the same if not worse post season record as Randle

[@Camefromnone]

I feel like KAT would eat

[@Zenigundam]

Karl-Anthony Towns has no heart and a low basketball IQ. Clint Capela is actually the kind of replacement the Knicks need because they're a perimeter-oriented team with a strong defensive frontcourt.

[@AJ-jx5gm]

@@Camefromnone you need to see some of the dumb stuff that KAT did in this year's playoffs. Its a complete joke man.

[@gmsinlandempire2246]

Obi is the answer

[@STR1NGB34N1]

Cuz he’s in Minnesota

[@TaeDoloSolo]

Randle not the answer but Towns is?! 😂😂

[@troofball4]

Right. That's just nonsense

[@reginaldbingleton]

I agree but honestly at this point anything is better than Randle, even Ben Simmons would be more useful

[@unknownzay6392]

@@reginaldbingleton you can’t be serious.

[@anjazzpriambudy5234]

​@@reginaldbingleton what? 😂😂😂

[@cboshdy]

​@@reginaldbingletonben simmons is worst than Randle

[@urbaindelva7869]

I'm not a Knicks fan, but I'm from NY. This season was a success for the Knicks' standards. Jalen Brunson was a godsend. He really proved a lot of people (myself included) wrong about the contract he received. He is worth every penny. If Barrett and Randle had each made at least 5 more shots than they made, there would be a Game 7 at MSG. Shameful. Randle will be gone this off-season.

[@IsomSeales]

You from NY state not the city.. that’s clear

[@dominickjadon]

@@IsomSeales out of genuine curiosity how is it clear 😂

[@perrychancenyc]

@@dominickjadonthe implication is that if you’re from NYC, you must identify as a Knicks fan. Otherwise, either you’re not a NewYorker, or you’re simply from out of NYC, but in the state of New York.

[@recarbanks61]

@@perrychancenyc Im from New York City and Ive been a Kobe/Lakers fan since I was 9 so that's cap

[@perrychancenyc]

@@recarbanks61 yea I get it. Just explaining the implication.

[@suspiciousafternoon]

Stephen A straight up said Julius Randle is like covid 😭😭😭 when he speaks calmly like this u know SAS is fuming

[@BIGZphillybirdfan]

It’s clear that Brunson wants to be an all time great player. trade RJ and Randle to build a championship team around Brunson

[@kazman_6899]

"Championship team around Brunson" jaja. Wait. Jajaja jaja. Put Brunson now in a suitcase to get Kawhi.

[@drblazePrIMe]

I’ve been done w Julius Randle he just now catching on 😂

[@Koopdville1]

he not a fan 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@ronf.2029]

If Randle is with the Heat, he will be a better player. Randle is reliable throughout the season and clearly he is not like "the guy" who could dominate on consistent basis but him playing on a team concept will help him. Adebayo is more of a passive player on offense but defensively, he held his own against Giannis and the elite rebounding team like the Knicks.

[@Koopdville1]

@@ronf.2029 😂😂😂😂 yo pls take him for haslem

[@UnknownDragonX]

The Knicks should make Randle walk to Brooklyn for a cheesecake like Diddy did the Band.

[@KingBreDouble03]

Maybe he can get a sugar cookie or breast milk from an Cambodian women

[@rjchan2546]

How about trading him for bridges? I am sure Bridge want to team up with his wildcat team

[@bigtaskat-hand4742]

​@@rjchan2546do you think that the Nets would fall for that🤔?

[@jovenhate]

When Shannon Sharpe Said Brunson would have to drop 40 to beat the heat I believed him and I’m a heat fan, man kudos to the Knicks and Brunson

[@thespaceram2879]

I don't give them kudos at all. The nba tried to rig it for the Knix Knats. I call that cheating. The Heat should of swept New Yerk.

[@funkmanpushin2751]

@@thespaceram2879 Game 6 said otherwise as they had to call make up calls just so Knicks fans didn’t kill them and the nba lol

[@thespaceram2879]

@@funkmanpushin2751 Adam Silver the nba commissioner is a Knix knat fan and a Heat hater. He and his refs rig it against the Heat every chance they get. They also love favoring the more popular team each time due to ratings. This cheating non sense got to stop. They all got to be replaced with impartial people that call it down the middle.

[@topnotchtajmahal7216]

@@thespaceram2879 rig??? Did you watch that game last night? Heat stay fouling when they go into that zone

[@thespaceram2879]

@@topnotchtajmahal7216 The last 2 deciding minutes of the 4 quarter of game 2, Scott Foster rigged it in favor of the Knix knats . Orders of New Yerker and knix knat fan nba commissioner Adam Silver and Heat hater. He orders his refs like Foster to rig it against the Heat every chance they get. If you can't see that. Then you need to get a new pair of glasses. They also do it with other games in favor of the more popular teams due to ratings. This is unacceptable. They don't deserve their current positions and they all got to be replaced.

[@jasonjimerson7046]

The vitriol in Steven A.'s voice hits you like a cinder block. I know he wants to explode, but knows it isn't the time right now to do so. This was a good run by the Knicks, but they definitely are missing something in their team chemistry that will get them to the next level.

[@nicholasbraxton1342]

Brunson did so much on a night where he had little help. Brunson over the last three games has played 45,48 and, 44 minutes. Julius Randle shot 3-14 with three turnovers and, RJ Barrett shot 1-10 with 3 turnovers also. Without Brunson this game would have been a blowout. The Knicks future is bright, they have a special talent and, they have the assets to build a more competitive team.

[@jki808]

I think NY is heading in the right direction. For years they tried to draft their way up but for a big market, they don’t need to do that. Stars want to live in NYC. They’ll see a competent team and want to sign. Furthermore, remember when we all thought they overpaid for Brunson? They UNDERpaid.

[@shawnchia3611]

As long as they have Brunson, they are in a good place. Dude is a dog and a bad man

[@Wilcoranking]

Stars Want to play in NY.. 🤔 🙄.. Who... Why?

[@zuzd4502]

​@@Wilcoranking kevin durant played in NY, Kyire irving played in NY, James harden played in NY. CARMELO ANTHONY PLAYED WITH KNICKS. I CAN KEEP GOING!!!

[@dpolanco96]

@@Wilcorankingigga cause it’s New York dum Fk 😂

[@dillonhall824]

@@zuzd4502 playing for NY is not playing for the NETS lmao. common man.

[@axlichiban4656]

The way he said pathetic had me rolling 🤣🤣

[@Answerx32]

"RJ Barrett is going to be a long off-season. You're absolutely pathetic" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@roblayman9433]

He has to go

[@Justsayin315]

SAS is not wrong. Trade Julius! To all my Knicks fans, we lost by 4 fking points! We couldn’t get 6 points from anyone other then JB???? If JB couldn’t get a little help from his teammates, then they need to go!!!

[@bigtaskat-hand4742]

Bro, we lost to team that didn't score 100pts😠?

[@NAJIKISTAN9870]

​@@bigtaskat-hand4742 No You Lost To A Team That Has Chipless Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, And Zeller, And Struce. Im Dissapointed.

[@king_z03]

“You were absolutely pathetic”💀💀

[@ShakaVevo]

He hurt my feelings. " Absolutely Pathetic " 😂😂

[@marsgordeuk]

Stephen A in a alternate universe is laughing at Knicks fans today. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@xxx-69420-xxx]

🤣💀

[@MarioMartinez-tt9ly]

How is he going to be laughing at knicks fans when he is a hardcore knicks fan himself. ?!

[@neilpatrickserapio8914]

@@MarioMartinez-tt9ly he wasn't happy when the Knicks acquired Brunson.

[@HELPINGHAND03]

@@MarioMartinez-tt9ly he said in a Alternate Universe…..

[@ViralSpeedy]

Slander Julius all you want you still not getting Dame!!! 😂😂

[@00superstar]

What are u talking about??? U have all the assets in the world

[@JinRaiGaming]

Well he did play bad but you're right, they won't get Dame. Unless there's a mountain size package, they will not even thinking about moving Dame.

[@sanjdotsanj]

Lol heat getting dame, not Knicks

[@RamonAcosta191]

Dame doesn't want to play for a rebuilding Team. He already stated it, so they will trade him this off-season.

[@albertsebastian4489]

@@RamonAcosta191 yup dame going to boston..

[@peytonlong5573]

Nothing better than SAS Knicks rants “ Rj Barrett it’s gonna be a long offseason, your absolutely pathetic” sent me🤣

[@curtflirt2]

The Knicks need to see what they have with Toppin once and for all, I am done with Randall. When he's bad, he's bad and just gives up all entirely!!

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Yea but toppin is not the best next thing tho.

[@brettcarter3347]

Lol Toppin, why? I'm packaging him along with Randle and others for a star. I wish they would contact Toronto for both OG & Siakam as one package, both are on expiring contracts heading into next season

[@alexfigura1871]

Randle was hurt. Toppin can't even create his own shot he's a spot up 3 point shooter and fast break dunker that's it. Toppin is a forever bench player.

[@yourhomie7568]

Obi is not answer he can't guard or create his own shot he needs to be set up

[@BigWill007]

Toppin would’ve been a way better option than playin Randle! Turnovers, zero defense, missing shots galore. They were better off just having 4 players on the court lol

[@305Navi]

The RJ Barrett part had me💀 😁🤣😅😂 I love it...!

[@No_Nine]

Brunson is the real all star of the knicks

[@bradrielly7031]

Randle is an emotional basket case. So good when focused but I think it's clear that he's not going to be the person to take the knicks to the next level. The knicks really need to get an offensive assistant coach to get the offense moving. Thibbs doesn't have the answer. Waiting until the shot clock is down to 4 seconds isn't going to cut it in the playoffs. This has been clear all playoffs yet no adjustments were made.

[@MotoDrive117]

Heat fan here. The New York Knicks are no joke. Jalen played like a hero. Massive love and respect to him. Hope they can keep up good seasons like this

[@jermainewise3242]

Never saw someone be so ruthless & calm at the same dam time 😂😂😂😂

[@brandenross1145]

It's also time to Replace Thibs as we obviously needed shooting and he was reluctant to play Obi, who was 2-4 from 3 at that point. A coach that actually has offensive sets would benefit this young group and bring out their talent. Great season

[@tom11zz884]

Agreed! Tibbs is too predictable in his play sets.

[@Koopdville1]

that's y sas corny. he won't tell it the way it really is. he don't want to get anybody fired 🙄

[@kingkyrie5140]

What are you talking about he played toppin to start the fourth and he played horrible literally forcing thibs to put randle in for him. Re watch that fourth quarter he wanted to end the game with toppin but he was playing bad

[@princemjbp695]

Thibs is the reason you're in the playoffs in the first. Not his fault Randle is awful

[@phillysfinest2327]

“ I am done with this man”😂

[@tylerelliott1235]

🤣🤣🤣 I felt it too like he’s genuinely upset

[@Legiey]

Randle is like the opposite of butler, he absolutely blows when it matters

[@michaelpeltyn8998]

God Bless Jalen Brunson. Man is a warrior with the heart of a champion. He can be on my team any day. I know Quickley started the playoffs a bit cold, but wonder if he could have gotten hot and hit some big shots these past few games to help Brunson out if he hadn't gotten hurt...

[@anthony9031]

He just absolutely flamed RJ 😭😭😭

[@josesantana27]

Absolutely agree with Stephen A concerning Randle. I actually was a big supporter of the Knicks signing Randle. But I agree with Stephen A. Whenever Randle struggles, his body language and energy are negative. I partially blame Thibs for not holding him accountable for his behavior and defense liabilities. I am open for the Knicks trading him. Rj definitely must make improvements to his offensive game, but he is going to be fine.

[@kurtcometa4818]

I've been saying this about Randle for years, he's not THAT guy.

[@iandhr1]

Why we watch Stephen A 1. His trolling of the Cowboys 2. His Knicks rants.

[@chilamilla]

SAS on point about Randle.

[@henryk.5192]

Yes. Please let Julius Randle go!

[@RichD2024]

I don't understand why Tibbs played Randle so much. Bad coaching cost the Knicks

[@kobebryant184]

Randle and Barrett both did terrible. Low iq, forced shots, costly turnovers, lack of effort. It was Brunson vs the Heat the whole series. Even more though we need to talk about how bad of a coaching job Thibs did. Didn't make any adjustments, didnt play the players that he should've. No strategic timeouts were called down the stretch, no game plan nada...

[@velvetstigma4961]

Thibs' only strategy is to let Brunson play 1v5 for 48 mins LOL. Garbage coach will end up making Brunson have a short career like Rose.

[@Peprahism]

Emphasis on low iq. They cannot do the BARE MINIMUM of what a professional basketball player is supposed to perform

[@robertwilliams1774]

I agree Randall must go

[@AliFrankTheTank]

😂😂😂😂 Randle got flamed bruh 0:44😭😭😭😭

[@laking1979]

Please TRADE Barrett and Randle!!!!!

[@LPjunemark]

Randle go to move is 1 legged fadeaway 3 point shot. Brick after brick

[@alexfigura1871]

Randle misses a lot. But he's still a better shooter than BRICK J BARRETT

[@neesonnaidoo4745]

As a Laker/LeBron fan, seeing Stephen A like this makes me happy given all the disrespect he’s given my guy and my team😂😂😂

[@staticboyj.r.]

Bruh😂😂😂😂

[@W0rldb0s]

I'm sure you were a Miami/lebron fan as well smfh

[@realsteppa947]

@@W0rldb0s we sure was, what’s the problem?

[@staticboyj.r.]

@@realsteppa947 I was always a Kobe fan I use to hate Lebron but he just kinda grew on me a little like after he lost to the spurs i kinda softened up on him a little

[@SiegheartGC]

​@@W0rldb0s better than being a KD warriors bandwagon fan, not saying you are but in comparison.

[@SSJRome]

Who does Stephen A think dame is lol you’re gonna need more than Julius Randle to make a deal for him 😂

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

brunson is gonna have to be included to even have a slight chance at dame. Stephen A out of his mind to think randle can go for skittles to the blazers for dame. Lol

[@AppleTech88]

It could actually happen ONLY if Dame demands a trade (which he won’t)…and the Knicks offer the 6 or 7 first round picks they were about to give Utah for Mitchell

[@SSJRome]

@@AppleTech88 dame not cheap lol

[@DynastyIcon]

yeah maybe they could get KAT for Randle.. it wouldn’t be a straight up trade but if they tried, i could see the Knicks getting that deal done.. but Dame? nah 😂😂 Stephen A hoping for a miracle wit that one

[@AppleTech88]

One trade I’ve been thinking about the last couple days…what about Randle for Klay Thompson??? Assuming warriors don’t want to pay Thompson…at least you get some size back in Randle and insert Poole to the starting lineup…..now this isn’t aging well already with Klay and Poole absolutely selling as we speak right now lol

[@lamp9478]

i think nyk should give up on RJ aswell, i dont see him being a piece to the team that nyk is trying to build. Please nyk make some changes to this roster and help JB.

[@ubadman1]

Their offense anemic. Get a coach that uses players on offense with some creativity. Tibs has never done that

[@amwenterprise]

Well said 👍

[@dimarazruv7032]

i feel so bad for Knicks fans and Brunson , they could of made eastern finals easily if other guys did a bit more

[@SDSOne]

Easily? Guys did more? Aside from game 6 you must not have watched a single game

[@Gbloccbaby]

You sound like you didint watch the games

[@parrishharris3008]

Lmao whomever you are, ya sound stupid lol.

[@imsohandsome]

@@SDSOne bro he's the only guy showing up

[@alexfigura1871]

@@SDSOne lol are you serious?? Nobody except Brunson did anything.

[@joseacevedo3013]

He's done with julious randle like his hairline is done WITH him lol 😂😂😂

[@alexfigura1871]

lmfaooooo

[@taylorgang9962]

Greeny with the epic rollout for Stephen A. ‘s calm roast of the New York Knicks with the exception of Jalen Brunson. 😄💯📺

[@jh7161]

I’ve watched this several times and it is hilarious!

[@slapshot68]

This was a successful season, Stephen A. Most experts picked them to be in the play in tournament at best before the season started

[@GildedWarrior331]

Flip flop all series 😂

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Yea...

[@user-gc1wj8tt2p]

sure but next season you really want randle pouting and wasting a season of brunson again?

[@alexfigura1871]

No the Knicks were Favored to win this Series before it started. The Heat win is considered an upset, a small upset but still an upset. Giannis started this whole BS of "successful" season. Only the championship is a success. Are you the owners of the team?? sure they are making loads of money for THEM its a success, for the fans it's another season ending with a loss and early playoff exit losing to an underdog Miami team.

[@joshday2175]

Season don’t matter if this is the effort that’s given in the post season.

[@Repomidnight]

I was waiting in hot anticipation for this, and Stephen A. delivered. Like one of the all time great wrestling promos.

[@roblayman9433]

Yeah he's soooo FAKE

[@cashkhunch0868]

I absolutely agree

[@hansgamer7120]

Very proud of this Knicks season🧡💙💪🙏✌

[@gdeus1376]

Randles biggest problem is he has low basketball IQ. He will make a bonehead play or two specially clutch time. He also needs to adjust in the playoffs and develop a post game. For the Knicks to advance randle and rj need to be able to score at all 3 levels ala Jalen Brunson. Dude has a post game. A drive to the basket and can hit the 3.

[@Peprahism]

Perfect description. I dont think these guys discovered their playstyle. Randle always tries to post up but he doesn’t know how to back down a player or spin off him or fadeaway. Its almost like jail basketball

[@gdeus1376]

@@Peprahism yup and rj will post a little bit he really just wants to drive to his left. They need to really develop that and I think once they do. They will be a contender. Those j stop falling in the post season.

[@GabGotti3]

*All of New York has felt this way for TWO YEARS!!! FINALLY SAS says something!!!*

[@Tag6488]

Spot on !

[@ianbryant9785]

Well, this has been the funniest two minutes I’ve seen in a long time

[@felixgonzalez5882]

Agree 100% about Julius Randle long before this series loss to miami. Good work ethic but never liked his game. R J Barrett had a bad game. It happens, too bad it was game 6. But he's young and can learn from it and come back stronger next year. Knicks need to aquire better perimeter shooting without compromising their defense. They can start by obtaining a real first option on offense to help Bronson which Randle is not. Atleast the Knicks are relevant again.

[@omt4293]

Randle is terrific in the regular season but he gets exposed in the playoffs.

[@joegurt2957]

EVERY SINGLE TIME

[@jaysupreme7464]

Thassa fact.

[@nixck]

Barrett was consistently the second best player on the team throughout the playoffs, he doesn’t deserve blame for one bad game. Randle was a no show EVERY GAME.

[@kimchi2780]

Few weeks ago SAS was telling us how great Randle was.

[@dangolden8020]

He always does this. Before the season he was mocking the Brunson signing. He also mocked the Randle signing and then came back and said he was incredible, now its the opposite.. He also mocked the Porzingis pick and then changed his mind saying Porzingis was the GOAT, and that the Knicks shouldn't trade him if their lives depended on it. Then he goes back and says "I told y'all", when really he was wrong about everything all along😂

[@terrancee615]

He flip flops all the time. I pay no attention to SAS regarding the Knicks.

[@thefury4424]

Trade for KAT?? That will just set the Knicks back even further! No one has ever said trade for KAT before for a reason…lol

[@baseupp12]

Kat performs better in the playoffs than Randle does, so if you get him I don't know how you're gonna be set back at worst you're in the same spot.

[@thefury4424]

@@baseupp12 Has KAT ever made it past first round? Performs well? Tell him he’s dreaming 😴

[@briancrum2655]

KAT is better than Randle. Better defense, less streaky from 3, and a better interior scorer. Randle can't reliably create his own shot in the playoffs. All he can do is shoot 3s off the dribble he's not fast/quick enough to blow past defenders and his post game is meh. Neither of them are #2 options on a contender, but I'd take KAT as the #3 over Randle every day of the week. Only problem with KAT is that he's gonna be making $50M a year, so I doubt the Knicks would go after him. Randle needs to go tho.

[@baseupp12]

@@thefury4424 Kat is on the timberwolvers who historically are bad at building anything competitive, put him on any other team and watch him improve

[@zackd9032]

@@thefury4424 that’s what they said about kg then he goes to the Celtics in the first year they win a championship

[@bubbafrmbrooklyn]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 its sad because when he dropping 30 and 10 everybody love randle smh

[@Aymanwil]

I think that’s the point bro. He sucked tonight with their season on the line.

[@danm8934]

Inconsistency is the word

[@djgod5299]

He never drops 30 n 10 in the playoffs that’s the point smart guy

[@donizzo30]

Lol nah just the box score watchers

[@HorrorFanatic_]

Randle folds in playoffs he’s a regular season star that’s it

[@wavyptv]

He be so serious 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeffreyabbey9592]

Build around J Brunson Another Superstar is needed ✨️

[@Justhenet]

You’re not a real knicks fan if you got mad at the Brunson turnover 😂😂

[@3.5ofZa]

Brunson and Himmy would make an All Time Great duo Pat Riley get it done

[@unickshenry4047]

😂😂😂 I felt the pain

[@brooklynboi11207]

Nailed it!!!

[@garysun10]

Totally agree. Randle needs to go!

[@ajbarros9751]

Still can't believe Randle is an All-nba player 😪

[@parrishharris3008]

That STILL baffles me 🤔

[@reemro8760]

I love you like this SAS

[@quietlike]

How do i get them to stop recommending espn content that includes perk or steven a in the video?

[@kyleestes8415]

Can't wait to see the interview post Lakers-Warriors game 😂 Stephen A gonna have a lot to say

[@SwaggySimon20]

FACTS😂

[@roblayman9433]

I hope the Nuggets crush the Lakers and Stephen A looks like the fool he is! it's all about ratings and getting a reaction from him

[@Mark-db1ok]

Is weird to see SAS like that. His character usually follows the pattern of starting low and slow, then building up into Screamin A Smith.

[@alexfigura1871]

cause this is a rare time he was actually slightly annoyed by something and not putting on a fake show of emotion

[@Mark-db1ok]

@@alexfigura1871 Exactly! That's why I kind of consider him as like a 'character'. And he's gotten rich doing it.

[@anthonyrodriguez6789]

I just want someone on Monday morning on first take to have the courage to say How Bout Them Knicks to SAS face lmao

[@yamzjerzey1409]

That same energy u have with the cowboys I need it against the Knicks LMAO I love it go new York go new York go lol

[@LysergiCoyotl]

Miami found a NY weakness by playing full court pressure. The only guy truly capable of managing the ball without Quickley was Brunson and they caused RJ and Randle into many uncomfortable situations where they were coughing up the ball. Need a healthy Quickley, + another 3 and D / shooter who is more proficient than Grimes. The lack of offensive ability at the 2/3 position on this team is too much. Defense is great but shots win games.

[@moneyspreejb3812]

Facts man grimes really lost me he had a jumper at UH idk what happen

[@Harker911]

I think it's going to require more than that if the Knicks want to win a championship and not just aim to be competitive, especially against teams that aren't as talented. Unless you have a Kobe or prime Lebron on your team, you're not going to win a championship with guys who have severe deficits in their games starting for you, especially if they are relied upon to be cornerstone players. And you definitely should not rely on streak shooters. RJ will never be able to shoot and create on a level that teams have to fear. Randle will never get it together mentally. And I hate to bring this up, but Mitchell Robinson's utter lack of offense makes it a burden for other players to carry. Because he has no offense, it's way easier to defend the Knicks' main scorers, cause Robinson offers no spacing either. This means if you want to move forward with Robinson, your scorers have to be that much better at creating and making difficult shots. They put Kevin Love on Mitch at times cause there is nothing to guard. Love is a dreadful defender. And he wasn't forced to defend. It's insane.

[@Peprahism]

Grimes is a reserve type of plAyer. Get rid of him

[@gnice42]

As a New Yorker, we’re definitely going in the right direction; I was personally just happy to get out the 1st round. We did mess up by not picking up Spida to go along with Brunson. KAT is the exact opposite of Julius Randle and is too soft for the Knick culture. We don’t have enough time to do anything with Damian Lillard (pun intended). We need to package a RJ Barrett/Randle and go get a Dillion Brooks, Miles Bridges and/or Jalen Brown. Make some noise in the next season, then see if we could attract a Superstar the following year

[@howardbent3971]

Dillon Brooks? 😅😅😅😅

[@patrickoakley7890]

Pablo I was with you all the way up until you said Dillon Brooks. Not only is he a clown, but he's a scrubfuck of a clown. No way do I want this guy on my team, not even for 100K a year.

[@gnice42]

@@howardbent3971 Yes Dillion Brooks. He learned his lesson of from talking trash in the post season, but none of that has to do with him avg 14ppg, being one of the best wing defenders, in the league, and being 2nd team all defensive this year. With Memphis letting him go, he'd be an immediate upgrade to most teams, especially The Knicks. If we had him on Jimmy, i think the series changes dramatically. If we can control his behavior and not clash with Randle, we'd have a tough core to go with the culture

[@eightiesbaby0046]

I agree 💯💪🏾

[@Willworld.]

“Ni hao” Randle and RJ

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

Randle and RJ: BING CHILLING!

[@cloviscamilien7915]

❤ Stephen A. Smith speaks the moment of truth 😅

[@poolakoStanoje]

After a long time, knicks have someone to build around, at least that

[@shez124]

Hats off to brunsen, man left it all on the court. Mavs hope you watching!!!

[@TubularTv]

DANG that was absolutely mean Steven 🅰️! But true