Stephen A. likens SPECIAL De’Aaron Fox to Derrick Rose in his PRIME! 🤯 | First Take

[@justintheman6667]

De'Aaron is one of my favorite player in the NBA he's so fun to watch his athleticism mixed with great handle and scoring is box office stuff.

[@Marhendrixx]

😢😢😢😢lvp

[@kod5660]

But you can sag off him a bit..

[@bluestone9897]

@@kod5660 Last year and previous years, maybe. Wouldn't recommend it this year. Especially not in the 4th.

[@kod5660]

@@bluestone9897 Maybe but his 3 pointer is suspect I know he has been clutch but I would probably sag off a bit and see how it goes.. That said they sagged of Sabonis first game and the guy couldnt buy a bucket and they still lost lol.. If Kings make it through and play the lakers its almost a totally different game though with how dominate lakers are inside I like that match up for the lakers..

[@bluestone9897]

@@kod5660 That's fair tbh. Yeah I think the Warriors match-up is working in their favour because they don't have an inside presence. Besides offensive rebounds, Looney isn't a threat. Going against a Anthony Davis or Deandre Ayton is really gonna expose them. But they can still run and outscore any team as long as their shots are falling and their defence has stepped up. We shall see!

[@jordanc.3405]

De’Aaron Fox always has been known as that Lightning Fast, slasher since he was drafted. But his incredibly Clutch gene he developed over the last 5 years is what really blows me away. Even his defense has really improved recently. I love his Overall, all around game. And now, Stephen A. Smith gotta bite back his words from a Few years ago when he said that De’Aaron can’t be the Leader of his franchise! The Sacramento Kings are for real!!

[@jm18803]

relax bro GSW IN 6

[@th3hungryhawk]

i mean that was 4 years ago bro let the hurt fo

[@blowc1612]

​@@jm18803 you're a casual 🤣

[@abduldawson2879]

Secporn

[@jgalvan09]

@@blowc1612everyone on KZbin comments of sportcenter are casuals you casual

[@Dr_Magi]

All Fox needed was the stage and the Kings to get the roster right, he's always been special

[@Mike-tp5zw]

Facts. People sleep !

[@Metromania2022]

All he needed? That’s a lot

[@blowc1612]

​@@Metromania2022 no it's not.

[@Dr_Magi]

@@Metromania2022 it's the pros..... everything takes a lot, bit of luck as well

[@malikmills3253]

FACTS

[@dre7147]

Fox is a LEGIT SUPERSTAR now big time performance on the BIGGEST stage this was a PRIME TIME game 🔥

[@dabramento-6920]

Not even and the kings will still win with no superstar, and no one who can get a mvp or even a all star mvp, best believe if they don’t win the west the best award the kings will get is roy or player of the month

[@duffal0]

Definitely one of the best guards in the league… Only other point guards I’m taking over Fox are Luka SGA Steph Dame MAYBE Ja. He’s a stud

[@philb.1502]

@Duffal0 Kyrie is better than Fox now!! Stop being silly. Kyrie has won a championship. Hit the dagger over Steph to win it all. Fox has played on bad teams his whole career. This is Fox's first playoff game, and you would take him over Kyrie??

[@GoatedAtNFS]

he’s been a “LEGIT SUPERSTAR” dude has never been on national television as a Sacramento King player. that’s the NBA’s fault. dude played in March Madness and nearly went to the final four, got overshadowed by Lonzo Ball

[@philb.1502]

@@GoatedAtNFS He's never been on national television because his teams have stunk! Bad teams don't go on national television! You can't be a legit superstar after one playoff game in your entire career. That's just silly.

[@0FnBubba0]

Took them this long to finally give De’Aaron his respect

[@noneyahh123]

Yup we all knew he was special the way he ran 🏃‍♂️ with that 🏀 ball. 2 years straight I've been saying he should made All Starz Game.

[@davidmata4786]

What..

[@philb.1502]

He's respected, but the Kings won't win another game in this series. Warriors in 5.

[@imhandsomeb9951]

He had to earn it .. and he did

[@wook1990]

​@@philb.1502 LOL. Say it with your chest and put your money where your mouth is.

[@jmcgee39]

D-Rose was on another level. Sucks that injuries robbed us of "what could've been" but he did his thing in the short time that he played before the injuries.

[@2kVue123]

Yeah, as a Kings fan, Fox not on that D-Rose level yet. Rose was something special.

[@jeajea2048]

​@@2kVue123 srt8up

[@kod5660]

@@2kVue123 LBJ shut prime Rose down in the playoffs though.. But I agree mostly..

[@jarrensleezluis3878]

@@2kVue123 why he not 😂

[@dekharycooper211]

​@@kod5660 not by his self

[@PWCDN]

I like the vibe of this King's team. There is something special about them, they just have to sustain this kind of performance. The Warriors did not play a bad Game 1.

[@ashtonchapman2613]

If not for Wiggins losing his rhythm and refs with their god dang touch fouls which they did not give to the warriors. It was mostly one sided officiating. Monk better never have 14 free throws again. Steph can’t even pray for 5 free throws anymore. Most disrespected superstar in the league by refs.

[@Lazyfoal]

@@ashtonchapman2613 excuses lmaooooo. Monk is too quick. U guys couldn’t guard him. Warriors get away with so many illegal screens. I dont want to hear anything about officiating drom warriors fans

[@blowc1612]

​@@ashtonchapman2613 you're delusional. Refs gave GSW the whistle and put Kings in foul trouble early especially in the 4th GSW didn't get their first foul till like half way through the 4th for the quarter while Kings already had 5. You are a casual and just making things up.

[@blowc1612]

​@@ashtonchapman2613 GSW shot 50 3s. While Kings went down hill. Every foul was legit while GSW was getting ridiculous calls. They overturned a clear foul against GSW. You're delusional if you think the refs was on Kings side. They have to call fouls that is soooo obvious because they wasn't calling anything for the Kings while GSW was getting the whistle on BS calls.

[@jeffreekoch9298]

A Warrior fan crying about officiating??? Oh, the irony! 😅

[@HeavyWeightHank]

Feels so good to hear the kings finally get some love

[@angelomorato139]

As a die hard Kings fan it’s just great to see us as a segment on first take I love it !! Lol

[@philb.1502]

You probably haven't seen that in 15 years! 🤣😂😆

[@jorgevidal4365]

For real I'm clocking on all the espn segments today

[@kenk4269]

Facts. I remember d fox as a rookie with the braids his first season and I said this kid is insane. We called him quick silver. Bro was a lightning bolt. He could do everything and now that he's perfected his 3 point game its a rap.

[@Maxjuliann]

No player was like prime D Rose he was arguably top 5 PG EVER

[@noneyahh123]

Yeah he was... Sucks he had those injury

[@blowc1612]

You're delusional.

[@Dipset415]

Reach 😭he was nice though

[@WinningGoal29]

That's not a reach at all!

[@mogulme6190]

@@WinningGoal29 huge reach

[@Xenferno]

Fox is just entering his prime. I can see him becoming even better next year

[@VpFpv23]

De Aaron fox has always been a baller. This year his midrange game is unlocked. Just wait 2 more years and he’ll be a sniper from the 3pt

[@treychapo1898]

Do you see fox’s mid range game ? This man is different no comparisons please

[@Sanchezx22]

It was so smooth when fox was scoring in the 3rd one after the other after the other all 2s keeping the kings right there

[@shakiemjeanjoseph428]

De’Aaron Fox named Clutch Player of the Year and Mike Brown named Coach of the Year for the Sacramento Kings🟣⚫️⚪️👑

[@Rap.Learical]

My cousin got to play against fox in high school (Katy TX) and my cuz was really good started on Var as freshman and said he got cooked by Fox just shows how good fox really is✅

[@zayiceman171]

I’m from Spring, we used to play cypress schools all the time. I’m 2 years older than fox but I had younger friends play against him, they all got 50 put on their heads lol

[@raekwonjohnson2760]

Rose my favorite player of all time I kinda see it but I just hope we get to see a healthy career from Fox

[@WhyisLorenzo]

Same here dawg. Same here. D rose one of the reasons why I love 🏀

[@blowc1612]

Fox doesn't rely on his athleticism.

[@philb.1502]

@@blowc1612 Really?? That's a silly statement.

[@blowc1612]

@@philb.1502 He doesn't. Fox has more bag than being an athletic guard.

[@Weather_Nerd]

@@philb.1502 It’s a fact. Anyone who watches Fox knows his first two seasons he played way more like Ja, running full speed always and dunking on dudes all day. He admitted year three he purposely altered his game to avoid injuries and increase longevity. Fox has the fastest burst speed in the league and yet he used it not even every single game. He doesn’t have to. He goes 8/10s most times and uses fakes hesis etc instead of always running full speed. The athleticism he uses often is stopping on a dime and rising up or stepping back. Otherwise, he is literally not using even 75% of his true athleticism most times. What do I know though, I don’t watch every second of his career, every interview, every practice video. Not my favorite player or anything. He used athleticism but not anywhere near what he could

[@Louie_Vision]

Fox has always been lightning quick! Now what he's added is the ability to stop and change direction while still using his speed.

[@Weather_Nerd]

3 yrs ago lol

[@Louie_Vision]

@@Weather_Nerd he didn't have the ability to change direction and knock down a jumper. That developed this off season.

[@usmansuleman5705]

With the pace of improvement from Fox, I’ll pick him over Ja coz he shoots better and has better handles

[@philb.1502]

Neither one of them shoot the ball great if you check the stats. They're both players that rely on their great athleticism. Very similar in that regard.

[@Weather_Nerd]

Fox been better than Ja.

[@Weather_Nerd]

@@philb.1502 Here is this clown again. Shooting doesn’t equal 3pt shots ONLY ya fckng casual. >50% fg from a guard, near 50% middy, ELITE rim finisher. Stay hating. What are Ja’s stats in those categories oh yeah not even close, stop comparing

[@usmansuleman5705]

@@philb.1502 Fox is getting better and his shot release would favour him rather than Ja’s

[@ptheaverage]

Kings fans been knowing what we had in Fox. I’m glad everyone else respecting Fox now because he deserves it. Even this year, dude only got all star because he was an injury replacement

[@lawrencekin7749]

D'Aaron Fox is now showcasing his marquee worth in these current NBA playoffs. He's a certified star.

[@philb.1502]

He's played in one playoff game in his career so far. Pump the breaks.

[@BeFreeTypeMusicFreeMason]

@@philb.1502 but whatever saying is he’s always been this good , he’s just FINALLY got a team behind him to show case it and he’s isn’t letting up since getting here.. against the defending champs at that

[@philb.1502]

@Be Free Type Music : Free.Mason He's always been on bad teams playing meaningless games year after year. He's never had to play in any pressure packed games. This is is his first playoff game. He played well, but it's one game!

[@therealpvc2541]

@@philb.1502 two games now, lol.

[@claudiusbrown7469]

It’s nice to see y’all finally give Sacramento their flowers , been disrespected & overlooked for far to long

[@dre7147]

Amazing 🔥

[@hotboydel7018]

All Fox needed was Monk…them boys really motivate and play off each other. They can become the best duo ever 4real

[@blacksheeq8667]

Fox Brother right here!! Aye Stephen A pull up that clip when you said he could never be Leader of a Winner! Let’s get to that!! 🦊👑

[@johnpaul8938]

He’s apologizing now

[@michaelfredgren1342]

Kings are pushing the pace to tire out "older" players in the 4th quarter. This forces Coach Kerr to have to decide do I keep Curry on the bench longer to be rested for the 4th quarter, or do I play the 4th quarter with a tired Curry who needs his legs to make 3s.

[@icejax]

No. D-Rose was still different. Foxes Straight Line Speed may be similar (end to end), But the speed, body control, Rose had inside the paint was faster, more impressive, completely DIFFERENT, than other players in the game today. Add that along with his gifted athleticism and explosiveness... Rose had a gift, we never got to see Fully Bloom. 🌹 (never reached his prime.)

[@datboyk3261]

Thanks for putting some well deserved respect on Derrick Rose name. He is and will always be one of the G.O.A.T. point guards ever. He wasn’t even close to his prime. Imagine if so. SMH 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Weather_Nerd]

Someone doesn’t actually watch Fox play. I’m not going to compare him to Rose, he is his own player. But to say he only has straight line speed that is similar is a joke

[@davidmedrano7755]

I was so glad I got to see him sophomore -senior year in highschool. He was just pull up an bust it in people's faces. Them bunnies, yeah warm up will put on a show💪 STRAIGHT FROM THE HTOWN , OUT OF CY-LAKES CFISD CONGRATS De'Aaron

[@jasonhigh9537]

I hope Mike Brown get coach of the year award he deserves it.

[@michaelriverajr8891]

He did

[@abhijithashok2564]

​@@michaelriverajr8891 when is the mvp going to be announced? Tho

[@AdolphSaxOfficial]

​@Abhijith Ashok 2nd round I think

[@xTnT87]

I cannot wait to see Kings squish these Warriors~~~

[@gravyguns]

He is something special. He is something special. He is something special. No, Fox isn't anything special. He hasn't won a playoff series in his career and people are anointing him as the 2nd coming. Nope. I don't fall for hype, although it makes for good sports talk. If Sacramento doesn't reach the conference finals, Fox will once again be stranded in the desert of the NBA.

[@turtle3775]

I’m just waiting on this great Wiggins defense everyone feel in love with

[@Utopia39]

I’ve been telling people not to sleep on the Kings! A lot of people saw them as a weak #3, but play with them boys if you want to and see what happens lmao

[@chimaebinama3192]

What is Perk talking about punching the clock. What did the Warriors players do after winning the chip last season? How many games did the Warriors big 3 miss this season. Being tired ain't got nothing to do with it. They just aren't playing at the same level as last season. Thankfully the kings aren't a good defensive team which means the Warriors can definitely win this series.

[@willtrill20]

Fox is that DUDE but he ain’t no PRIME Drose..Stephen A Pushin it..

[@blowc1612]

He is better than prime Drose.

[@jonathanallison8977]

@@blowc1612 no.... hes not. what an awful opinion. d rose was an MVP and the only all star on a 62 win team

[@willtrill20]

@@blowc1612 was the blunt pass from FLIGHTREACTS worth it?!

[@blowc1612]

@@willtrill20 you're a complete moron

[@BlueCheese_DMV]

He’s better, he can SHOOT

[@ThatDoesntWorkForMeBrother]

It’s just one game in the playoffs, but this season’s Sacramento Kings is the latest example of “Be careful what you wish for”.

[@philb.1502]

Warriors in 5. The Kings won't win another game in this series.

[@jessiek3500]

​@@philb.1502 100% they will

[@elishajuanjohnson6208]

@@philb.1502 kings win 6

[@johnpaul8938]

@@philb.1502 please move the glass if you’re still here 🥃

[@PapaGeorgio97]

Monk 🔥

[@SSJRome]

DeAaron Fox has a more polished in between game than Rose at that age

[@tru_king24]

Its crazy how fast yall forget fox is good but he hasnt been to a conference final , had da number one seed winning 60 games while lebron was creating super teams in miami, take that same super team to 6 games every year alone , den become the youngest MVP at 22 u sound crazy af fox is good like i said but he ain’t NOWHERE NEAR ROSE .

[@eshw23]

@@tru_king24 Your so dumb look at the stats, rose is a generally overrated mvp, and he always played like trash against good teams in the playoffs, especially the heat, D'aaron is clearly better. Fox has the same stats except is in a way better conference, and this is coming from someone who is a die hard Rose fan.

[@jm18803]

@@tru_king24 fax this is fox first time in the playoffs in his career

[@Hooch_is_crzy]

@@tru_king24 Fox is better than Rose.. full stop... there is no facet of the game, Rose was better than Fox at... full stop... People get emotional about D-Rose but really, hurt or not, he was falling off hard before he got hurt. Fox isnt.

[@Mike-tp5zw]

Rookie 🌹 2008. Took a prime Boston too game 7, stop it !

[@kylia2009]

we've seen this too many times with the Warriors.. I can't be convinced this early

[@lou.8155]

d fox is and has been incredible all season, he has a clutch gene which is scary and im confident he’ll win a chip with or without the Sacramento…… but my thing is, once steph gets locked he’s locked 🔒

[@Short_mambaa]

Fox doesn’t play with the reckless abandon throwing his body around like Rose or Ja

[@Camefromnone]

But they are both better then fox

[@kipras4699]

@@Camefromnone Fox will win more than them just because he can stay healthy and is smart about his body. And Ja is not better than Fox😹

[@dripbayless]

This was the first time Stephen A watched the Kings this season, lol.

[@Hflphon]

accurate take.

[@datsapaddlin]

I don’t know about all that but he ballin.

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Warriors fans are casuals, they'll cry when they lose . They started watching basketball in 2016 😢

[@DanMars27]

In Monk We Trust

[@mewchuking8639]

He's not as explosive but he's quick and a good player. Fox is a different type of player, crafty and improving his shot. Fox fits in the kings system well and it seems they made the right choice to keep fox over halib (who is also very good in his own right)

[@LilOndoy]

fox is unstoppable right now my only worry is injuries man. hopefully everyone is healthy this series

[@hamdeali53]

He’s got a good mid range he doesn’t play reckless hes been healthy all year minutes hamstring injury he recovered pretty fast

[@reptilexcq2]

Fox avoid injury because he pick and choose when to attack...unlike Ja Morant...that's why he's injured again. Fox used to attack relentless when he came into the league. He changes up his game.

[@dre7147]

De'Aaron Fox is a top 10 player in the NBA right now his clutch gene, defense and big plays, is next level 💯

[@Henry-bx2ee]

I agree his defense this year has been great he's guarding the other teams top guard for most of the game and he's getting buckets on the other end.

[@gokage617]

I'm assuming u saying he top 10 player out of the playoff teams..love fox but right now he not top 10 player in nba right now. That's just my imo. Alot of pressure on kings for game 2.

[@WalterBotsalano]

yeeep fox definitely taking ja's place as top 10 player in the league

[@airyoxus]

Kings in 4 nobody on the Warriors can guard that man

[@SirCharlesLikesChurros]

They should put another Beam inside, so it looks like it's coming out from inside the arena and the people there can see it. May make more fans stay after the end of the game to see it. The ones inside can't see the Beam lol.

[@robsmith6650]

Stop comparing everyone to Drose man! None of these guys are explosive and crafty like Drose

[@i-wanna-be-adored]

im sorry but fox is far more crafty than rose, rose relied on his athleticsm too much

[@keionbalmer8111]

Fox more so John wall with a jump shot I think ppl forget how good Derrick rose was not saying wall wasn’t good but it’s levels

[@HPcelui]

Rose is so overated, look at his stats in the playoffs... he was an inefficient super athletic guard like westbrook. I remember his serie against Miami the year he won the MVP, I thought he would destroy them, but he was so disapointing. I know he was young but people act like he was a beast who averaged efficient 30 pts+ in his prime

[@Hooch_is_crzy]

@@keionbalmer8111 he is nothing like John Wall, they play 2 completely different ways... He is more like Drose...

[@MoeKizzy1901]

@@HPcelui fxck stats look at the games. The game was different. Scoring is inflated.

[@TiarraMello]

Derrick rose 🌹😢

[@24klee]

Coach Cal coached D Fox D Rose & Monk he know dawgs when he sees them 🐐

[@yungface012]

SAS you owe an apology to the kings ! He can do more than D Rose .

[@philb.1502]

What?? Do more than MVP D.Rose in his prime??

[@DeeMeechie]

D Rose my fav player all time and I love Swipa but he not on D Rose level respectfully... D Rose was just too tuff

[@RoadtoGloryyyy]

Warriors coming back strong

[@ac2cool112]

Fox is like that, but prime D rose a different beast

[@millionaireaffirm99]

Perk they took a break in 2020 what are you talking about?

[@taken4granite817]

Real ones remember when De'Aaron Fox COOKED Lonzo Ball in college

[@realking4918]

i picked the kings before the series

[@thomassims4618]

D Fox is the GOAT

[@JustMoseyinAround]

*I'm glad Rachel Nichols ain't here to bring up some bs that was dismissed twice.*

[@brooklunwalter8122]

perk actually made a basket point. and i agree with him wow

[@jjfelix250]

For me Fox improved by playing better in the half court. This guy is literally breaking down defenders and getting his shot off from the mid range and 3 pt. Use that with the handles and speed he has good luck ain’t nobody locking him up dude is top 5 in his position.

[@philb.1502]

He ain't top 5!! Stop the nonsense. He's not a good three point shooter or a good free throw shooter. He's blazing fast and athletic for sure, but not top 5!

[@marquezvaughn]

Warriors in 5

[@Mr360Darren]

Fox been ballin ever since he got that fresh chop and cut off all his hair 😂

[@dre6616]

Nah once he had his first born and got married

[@s2ke072]

Usually I’m disappointed when the clip cuts out randomly but this time I ain’t mad at it lol

[@godssoncompletely9259]

😂 Stephen said they literally looked like lil toys standing next to them 🏀😂😅 Crazy ‼️‼️‼️

[@Yaya11998]

Kings been like this the whole year

[@AbrahimaNyc]

Yah have to stop comparing these people to D Rose 🌹 they don’t have the heart & toughness like he did & explosiveness

[@AZCardinalsStanAcct]

Perk switches up on the Celtics so much. He doesn't bleed Green like Rondo does.

[@ashtonchapman2613]

Game 2 will be different you can’t mark that.

[@atlantismayan2942]

Warriors in 5 🎉

[@lixiang7349]

I am very very glad that Draymond Backpack lost.

[@alanuve6913]

This is is all time prime NBA 💯

[@mikechambers4101]

Hats off to Mike Brown because he was the true underlying presence to the Warriors winning championships. Brown coached LeBron & Kobe. People forget this. When Steve Kerr was in medical leave with Warriors, Mike Brown navigated team through playoffs to championship. Kerr returned right before championship because Brown would get the credit.

[@airhead1218]

Fox is sort of built different, he's not gonna be D rose, he's gonna be De'aaron fox

[@coreywiley9826]

I'm wit KP on what was most impressive. Celtics were definitely gonna blow out the hawks. Harden's performance was impressive because his game is known to take step back in the playoffs but he balled out in game 1.

[@iAztrend]

Ok now we making ridiculous comparisons jesus

[@xxjmxx13]

Nah he wilding for this one

[@adrianflores8108]

I don’t see that comp. He’s lightning quick but with a midrange. He 3pt shot has gotten way better. And his pick and roll game is elite. I see more of a John Wall with more poise and a jumper

[@cainslawyer8058]

I swear this is the first kings game SAS watched the whole season

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

The Lakers could have had him. They chose Lonzo Ball.... SMH

[@tonymontez2216]

Alright . I'm guilty of bashing ESPN in the past of their assessment on Our Sacramento Kings . Apologies accepted guys . We just want NBA ❤ . Hopefully Kings get more exposure by seeing them on Television .

[@lilblast7745]

Drose never reached his prime dude won a mvp at 22yrs old imagine how great he wudda been age 27-32

[@barrytaylor8772]

Sacramento is a sleeper cell looking to take over. Don't sleep on the Kings!

[@TheShock03]

How come its a QUICK TAKE every time first take talks about Giannis, I know the guy doesnt have a consistent "jumper" but dang come on guys, give this dude some friggin RESPECT.

[@graysonparker4198]

“They look like toys next to Embiid” 😂

[@justinjackson5899]

He’s not lying 😭😭

[@KingOubre]

I'd compare Fox game to Prime John Wall or Brodie

[@kelvinquartey6888]

He plays with better pace than Rose ever had. Literally moves like a Fox lol

[@ArturoNL19]

there’s nobody like d-rose

[@haydennyagah706]

Every mf that is athletic and can attack the rim: He's Derrick Rose!" "He's Russell Westbrook!"

[@Kingjumper90222]

JA MORANT IS LITTERALLY THE CLOSEST THING TO D ROSE IN THIS GENERATION OF BASKETBALL

[@sqweeps.03]

Fax

[@Cahaw8814]

This one game

[@andreallen6480]

Ion know about Drose in his prime but he's good tho

[@Mrtrain315]

Morant is more like d rose, but fox is awesome

[@dwvonelgg]

Sheesh. Klay or Curry’s last shot drops and the conversation dramatically changes.

[@jamesmanuel9909]

They d ride sac for a few days until gs say lets stop playin with these boys

[@GoatedAtNFS]

every single one of y’all need to apologize to the Sacramento Kings. the fact that you guys thought Lonzo Ball was better than DeAaron Fox during the NCAA tournament is laughable to me.