Stephen A. on KD after Game 2: 'A TRAGIC performance,' he's never looked this bad 😳 | First Take

[@thomassankara1391]

KD as the #1 Option on a contending team: 2012: Lost 4-1 in The Finals to the Heat 2013: Lost 4-1 in the WCSF 2014: As the League MVP, Lost in 6 Games to the Spurs in the WCF 2016: Blew a 3-1 Lead to the GSW, shot below 40% G5-G7 2021: Blew a 2-0 and 3-2 Lead to the Milwaukee Bucks in the ECSF, went 0-6 in OT of a Game 7 2022: So Far down 0-2, and Shooting 13/41 (31%) in the Series with over 12 Turnovers in 2 Games.

[@SimplyOneSound]

He also has 2 rings as a #1 option dude. Like c'mon be objective man. You mention the bad but none of the good.

[@telles0824]

@@SimplyOneSound what’s nice to say about his two rings he had Curry Thompson and Green so whenever he had a bad game as a number one option one of those guys became a number one option

[@telles0824]

@@SimplyOneSound before I forget I only said green because of his defense just wanna make that clear

[@christopherjackson7407]

@@SimplyOneSound curry IS golden state. KD chips on state almost don't count. He didn't even play in the first 2 rounds when he arrived in 2017 because state is a contender without him..

[@christopherjackson7407]

Lebron and giannis the better players

[@corpyhogan4433]

The problem is the Nets keep playing like they’re at Rucker Park. No real plays just one on one Iso ball and that won’t work against great defenses like Boston. But people like Candace parker and Dwyane Wade swore up and down it would 😂

[@spreadlove7761]

KD will only win the LeBron way, use your passing ability & IQ dissecting this Celtics team. I agree, Iso won’t work

[@SimplyOneSound]

@@spreadlove7761 100%

[@SimplyOneSound]

It is working in the first half as a team which means it is probably coaching. Nevertheless Celtics looking like they may win this series.

[@RasheedBarnes]

1000%

[@mattdagodzzz3762]

@@spreadlove7761 that’s exactly what I said instead of dribbling into traffic pull the ball back and play qb

[@datsapaddlin]

Skip and Stephen A have finally been backed into the corner on being objective on KD because he’s been that bad. If he ain’t have 18 free throws it woulda looked even worse.

[@Big_3000]

KD looked like he switched abilities with that kid from the thunderstruck movie again. He looked that bad

[@datsapaddlin]

@@Big_3000 Baaahaahaa 🤣

[@fear7126]

@@Big_3000 Thunderstruck 2 coming soon?

[@ebenezerindi1766]

@@Big_3000 LMFAO stop

[@razakids6459]

@@Big_3000 lmao I remember that movie 😂😂

[@pj2wavy47]

Funny cause I remember Boston tried to do the same to lebron doubling him and defending him the same way but lebron is a pure playmaker so he’s not gonna get bullied on offense and he’s built like a tank as well

[@terriwalsh612]

TELL 'EM HONEY!! SAY IT AGAIN AND LOUDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@spreadlove7761]

Talk bro 🗣🗣🗣 FINALLY A REAL NBA FAN!!!

[@datsapaddlin]

Yeah you can’t double Lebron the same because that’s like rushing a great QB with pocket presence. He is gonna pick you apart.

[@RobberStormfire]

True - you can't play Lebron like this he eats up physical contact, it makes him stronger like the Hulk

[@scc61201]

As a Celtics fan I couldn’t agree more

[@TeranIcer]

Usually KD gets all the praise LeBron gets, but hardly any of the criticism. Bandwagoners & sports media had the Nets in the Finals b4 the playoffs started. SAS tryna dog KD to fire him up, SAS's done this b4.

[@WestCoastStyleSports]

I've been saying it ever since he left golden state he hasn't proven he can win without a 73-9 roster around him

[@imunc2888]

THANK YOU!

[@PalletJackPimp]

Exactly

[@mikejones1765]

He wasn’t on a 73-9 team Barnes was

[@ShinpakuTales]

😭💯

[@josecarranza7555]

kevin durant’s 2 bandwagon rings look weaker every year. That’s always going to be durant’s legacy.

[@nnamdiede1180]

Let me tell you why Stephen A, this is what happens when you’re not playing with a two time league mvp who is a top 75 player, one of the greatest shooters to ever live, and a dpoy on your team. This what happens when you become the main focus of the offense and the other teams defense only has to worry about you and not shooters on the weak side, this is what happens when you have to carry a team.

[@HPcelui]

Facts! I'm glad it's happening. The celtics make KD look like a glorified version of Manute Bol

[@토토-t4f]

Yes. That's it!

[@ohmybriann7841]

y’all some haters 😂

[@mikelovettgotit]

@@ohmybriann7841 naw we just pointing out the obvious, he was terrible last night. Lebron could and would never shoot 4/17 lmao

[@dcdenizen1275]

@@mikelovettgotit well, LeBron has choked before in the playoffs, so let’s chill with that

[@HydratedHero]

Not a Celtics fan, but this nonchalant, “oh it’s a fluke” type attitude gotta stop with the Nets because if the Celtics win game 3 it’s a wrap.

[@isidoret4965]

Lol A wrap? Where? So, Boston is winning a game in Brooklyn when Simmons steps on the floor? LOL Their entire game plan that’s working gets destroyed. The Nets need 1 game and that’s it. The series shifts afterwards. Y’all sound so dumb, it’s hilarious. The Nets were up 2-0 on the Bucks after a 50 point blowout and they still won the NBA TITLE. Why? It took Kyrie and Harden to be 50% for them to win it. You think Boston is winning this with Simmons playing? Lol

[@stefanoliveira8718]

@@isidoret4965 Yeah it's a wrap if the Celtics win 1 game in Brooklyn, they'll be up 3-1 at home for game 5. And Simmons hasn't played in nearly a year, so good luck with that... 🙄

[@ejshsvevwnhehehsb2669]

If robert williams comes back it’s over for y’all, you stand no chance at all 🤣 Keep talking about how the nets better yet when it accurately maters y’all down 0-2😂😂

[@ynggamechanger2693]

@@isidoret4965 did you just mention Ben Simmons who’s an offensive liability?

[@nicholasrose4448]

@@isidoret4965 And you're relying on a dude who hasn't played idk ALL season and has admitted he has mental issues as well on top of all this.... So if your hope is Ben? That's sad lol

[@sebastianvasco3087]

They criticized Giannis so much when Toronto made the wall and "not having a jumper". Now KD is a shooter but his skinny body doesn't allow him to get to the rim and play physical get to the rim make layups if the shots are not going in then get to the rim don't run from the phisicality

[@haywood0457]

Yep. Physicality has always been his and Kyrie's kryptonite. The W's did the same thing in 2016 when OKC blew the 3-1 lead. They are great great players, but they physically strike fear in ABSOLUTELY NO SOUL.....EVER! Stay physical and it takes its toll on them. They don't have long injury histories that rival Mr. Street Clothes for no reason.

[@Jadlen213]

@@haywood0457 physicality is not Kyrie kryptonite.

[@ghsense2626]

Giannis got problems with Chicago now 🤣

[@sebastianvasco3087]

@@ghsense2626 33pts 18reb and 9 ast is trouble

[@haywood0457]

@@Jadlen213 Where have you been all theses years? This man went down twice in 2016, cost CLE a chip. He went down in BOS and they went to the ECF without. Last year, he goes down and BK probably wins, not so sure. This man can't handle the physical game just like KD can't. They are simply not strong. You can body them all day and they have no meat/strength to battle back.

[@stanleyrobinson8712]

Wait a Minute, Stephen A. Smith and most of the media were stating the Nets are going to Win it All, disrespecting the Celtics and the rest of the eastern conference, now they're coming up with excuses instead of giving the Celtics props

[@moviedubz7405]

Nets Win the next two games and watch the narratives change again lol

[@cbtv4283]

Stephen A said the warriors were winning a chip

[@step-p4j]

@@moviedubz7405”KEVIN DURANT TOLD THE WORLD PUMP THE BRAKES THERE ARE LEVELS TO THIS!” -SAS

[@iamhorcruxer]

Oh shut up Celtics not even winning the chip this year or the next 5 years

[@injusticeberserker2800]

@@iamhorcruxer we winning this year

[@thomassankara1391]

Durant isn't a good enough Passer to exploit this defense. His court vision isn't that great. Giannis has faced 4 bodies for 4 years now, and he shredded the Heat and Suns defense last season with his playmaking. KD is simply a superteam merchant.

[@lbj4617]

That's exactly what the Celtics are exploiting. KD's lack of vision and true playmaking behind the first and sometimes second read is getting exposed. He has no idea what's going on, even in the post game interview, he complains that Boston is sending "2 at him..." mf PASS.

[@thomassankara1391]

@@lbj4617 he's never been thar good of a Passer. I'm a Bucks fan so I remember after the 41 13 6 from Giannis in Game 3 vs PHX, the Suns were determined to make Khris and everyone else beat us in G4. Giannis had an efficient 26 14 8 AST with 0 TOV in Game 4. KD has never been that Passer. He's never had to do this as he always had PGs and superteams.

[@travisealy3512]

Also kd gets bumped and is off his feet. You bump Giannis and ur the one flying 😂

[@DanteGoldz]

@@travisealy3512 that’s exactly the difference

[@Ilm913]

@@thomassankara1391 u started supporting bucks when they won the chip shut up

[@datsapaddlin]

Famous final words Kevin Durant is gonna drop 40!!!! _-Stephen A Smith_

[@QankoIvanov]

Still not over remember last finals ? People were saying suns in 4

[@step-p4j]

@@QankoIvanov this isn’t the Phoenix Suns

[@ebenezerindi1766]

Well, he once said KD was gonna drop 50 and he dropped 49 because he missed a FT late in the game.

[@michelangelooliver2590]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@step-p4j]

@@ebenezerindi1766 lmao typical KD always comes up short

[@nothingspecial8114]

Stephen A’s and others’ “best player in the world” trying to prove yet again he can’t get it done without those boys in Golden State. It’s much easier to ball out with Steph and Klay on the perimeter so you don’t gotta worry about facing hella double teams huh

[@TheSlickrick269]

Facts 👏🏽💯

[@user-dh7dj3yw1b]

So the best player in the world can’t have a bad game? Or two?🤣 I hate bringing up other players but I’m going to anyways. Lebron choked basically the whole 2011 finals. In 2007 his team wasn’t that good but he was scared to shoot a jumpshot. He was considered the best by a lot especially by the time he got to Miami. And like you said he’s facing double and literal triple teams. Yeah he played bad but let’s not act like he’s not elite. And let’s not pretend like he didn’t carry them boys in GS when them pin downs and dhos weren’t working.🤣

[@ptyten9718]

Bro, he faced all of this in OKC. Stop actin disingenous like his career started when he joined GS. Ya'll are kids.

[@ZeusAVI]

@@ptyten9718 indeed. That’s why he lost a 3-1 lead in OKC. He has yet to perform when it’s all on him, not riding on another man’s team.

[@DM-sc9rg]

@@ZeusAVI he even had Westbrook too so that makes it worse kd is soft he's never at any point been the best player in the world

[@Muristacks]

Wouldve been more fitting if kd went 4/20 yesterday then the celtics could literally be like we legit smoked them 😂😂

[@tjleaf3141]

Celtics still smoking on that Brooklyn pack regardless 💀

[@NubianChild]

😂

[@young2486]

W for this comment

[@kamnewton1357]

No way KD can be the best player playing this bad in the first round out here getting bullied😭😭

[@SimplyOneSound]

I guess Giannis has the crown now until Embidd takes it.

[@47times14]

He’s weak

[@brandonrawlsmusic]

Maybe he got a blood clot from the jabbed jab

[@DuckFanDane]

Yeah Cuz he never earned the crown in the first place the Greek freak has been the best player in the world for a year to a year and a half now

[@ybsnipes26]

@@DuckFanDane kd almsot beat his team by himself durant still has the crown even giannis himself said it so nzie

[@ianmbanda3196]

Lebron at 33 with barely any help got the cavs to the finals while beating the Celtics away from home while KD at 33 with prime Kyrie is 2 games from getting swept in the first round, maybe the comparisons should stop if they end up not beating the celtics

[@travisealy3512]

If this Celtics played that cavs team it would’ve been a sweep 🤷‍♂️ but kd is still underperforming because he has actual help

[@terriwalsh612]

YESSSSS HONEY YESSSSS!!!!! YESSSSS HE DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimmyconway6080]

@@travisealy3512 that 2018 Celtics team actually had more talent on the roster they were just young with a terrible coach

[@Psych0mantisx91]

@@jimmyconway6080 Brad Stevens wasn’t a terrible coach at all what a shitty take

[@federalfreemoneylackofrese9937]

@@travisealy3512 You can't have it both ways. Would Lebron also have kyrie, Patty, curry and Drummond? See, you mentioned how different the team was, but not how weak the Cavs roster was. You do realize last night the bench almost shot 60%from the field and 50% from 3. Can't leave that out either. WIth such good performance from the bench given how good of a passer Lebron is, he would beat them since you want to play the if game.

[@Jeff_2x]

NBA Twitter told me KD was the best scorer in the league and best player in the league

[@thomassankara1391]

The Media tried telling us Steph Curry has Pressure when Steph has proven he can lead a team to a championship in 2015. KD as the man has done nothing but underachieve, and now he's getting exposed.

[@urbaindelva7869]

Underachieve when?

[@thomassankara1391]

@@urbaindelva7869 KD as the #1 Option on a contending team: 2012: Lost 4-1 in The Finals to the Heat 2013: Lost 4-1 in the WCSF 2014: As the League MVP, Lost in 6 Games to the Spurs in the WCF 2016: Blew a 3-1 Lead to the GSW, shot below 40% G5-G7 2021: Blew a 2-0 and 3-2 Lead to the Milwaukee Bucks in the ECSF, went 0-6 in OT of a Game 7 2022: So Far down 0-2, and Shooting 13/41 (31%) in the Series with over 12 Turnovers in 2 Games.

[@somregularguy]

Those 2 cheap rings have fooled everyone to think he’s great

[@DanteGoldz]

@@somregularguy they not cheap.

[@Mrwonderful0212]

@@urbaindelva7869 what he’s trying to say is, if he didn’t win the championship, he underachieved. It doesn’t matter what else he does. No matter how great it is, it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t win the championship

[@Xrpto]

stephen a : Kd didn't get punked 0:22 Stephen a a few seconds later: Kd looked shooked and rattled 0:44 So disappointed, his analysis has become dismal this season. I'm concerned...

[@Profecy33]

They always breeze over the Celtics day after day and have ton of excuses for KD and Kyrie. Stephen A can’t take the fact that he’s wrong once again. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@kofi6239]

Bro what excuses😂 he literally blamed the both of them and gave credit to the celtics

[@Profecy33]

@@kofi6239 Kyrie and KD only played 20 games together, the chemistry isn’t fully there 🤣🤣🤣 sounds like an excuse to me.. but let you tell it “bro what excuses” 🤣🤔

[@kofi6239]

@@Profecy33 yh when he said he played tragic and looks awful that was an excuse😂

[@jamborginiii1732]

@@Profecy33 you didn’t have type all of that I mean you could’ve just said “I’m an idiot cause I didn’t listen”

[@hlefreaky4625]

The excuses is crazy never none for Lebron

[@nomurakenta2980]

If KD gets bounced out this series, I don’t ever wanna hear him being considered the best player on the planet! Ahem Stephen A

[@BlackMarq20]

He’s not even if they do win.

[@BuckarooBanzai-]

Stop acting like boston are scrubs lol. Boston defended home as they should, now if they steal a game in brooklyn, its over for the nets.

[@Christappedin]

@@BlackMarq20 exactly

[@simba6772]

@@RB-pb5kb Lebron won with less than KD and everyone with a high enough IQ knows Lebron and Kyrie would give the Celtics a beat down in their prime. KD not showing up stop excusing him. He’s the reason they been losing. Imagine that!

[@gustavogallardo5384]

Man if Lebron did “he’s not in convo anymore” “he’s not good anymore” “he’s washed”

[@Mrjamel-uk2ev]

@@ShaneAlan1 HES not lying

[@greatest599]

Well he has done it before and he was removed from the conversation for it lol

[@Christappedin]

exactly they be hating on bron, don’t ever compare kd to bron

[@jsgr5382]

If lebron had 2 games like that we'd be talking about this non stop with how much he's washed up

[@medhanyeabraha2146]

Lebron stats were double kd and Lebron ain have kyri that one year so pls don’t ever put kd name to Lebron

[@georgebest1048]

that cause bron isn't in the playoffs and kd is. half ad vs half kyrie are about the same. russ is as good as harden and now seth curry was. melo was as good as bruce brown and patty mills if not better. And kd is a better play than bron that simple

[@georgebest1048]

its two home game nets aree about to go back home and win 2 just wait

[@georgebest1048]

boston is tough to play in

[@jliu2367]

LeBron went down 0-2 against Boston in 2018 in the ECF and came back to win in 7.

[@CoolTy23]

KD needed Golden State, not the other way around

[@fredb6515]

nope curry 2015 was hospital ring and got careied by iggy choked 3-1 lead in the finals and got carried by durants next 2 years man curry been to so many finals but no finals mvps 😂😂 curry cant close a game without durant shows they both needed each other

[@ncp9400]

u funny lil bro

[@0011-u3f]

@@fredb6515 aha... cavaliers ...legone fanboy. Hahahaha

[@jamallc4662]

It was a rough night for KD. I couldn't believe he was missing that many buckets. I took for granted how good he is. I was expecting him to get hot,but he didn't. It happens even to the best at times.

[@sirhoopalot1125]

They fouling this man and he can’t lose his cool just yet. Keep your composure

[@bigpoppa6658]

KD looks better with Russ doing his tripple double. Kyrie is a pure scorer, doesn't rebound and assist like Russ.

[@jokerdadon1405]

I like the honest Stephan a no emotions 💯🤌🏾

[@servHis221]

LeBron passes the ball in the clutch for a higher percentage shot. Critics: "He's running away from the moment!" KD 0/10 Critics: "Horrible performance!"

[@johndarius18]

O/10 is for the whole second half lol. So its different, but go off

[@TheJSexton24]

Golden State went to the Finals without Durant in 2019 when he went down in the Houston series and could’ve pushed it to 7 if Klay didn’t get hurt

[@AfonsoHenriques1139]

like always the Boston Celtics are ahead of the curve. proud of my team my coach and my city. The only city with 17 world titles. now let's go win game 3.

[@sh47562]

This is the most excited I have been to watch Stephen A talk about basketball. Finally some objectiveness in him after being on the KD bandwagon for far too long with no real explanation apart from the fact that he is great.

[@Jr-ei9mq]

Give Celtics credit, they have the best defense in the entire NBA, and imma gsw fan.

[@tj-dreams5892]

You mean harassment defense

[@sabishiihito]

Good passing and screening should pick that defense apart

[@herozero7484]

@@sabishiihito no bcs when robert is back we switch everything. Celtics defence will be the biggest challenge for golden state if they meet in the finals and warriors have the best ball movement and screening

[@pharoahball]

Stephen A with the tennis chain 🔥 love it

[@iwantwinnersproduxtions]

Thank you Stephen A for admitting right up front you’ve been wrong about KD being the best player in the world

[@lordfriezachrist9086]

Kd needs to read the double team and make a decision earlier, he's allowing defenders to get in his space as soon as he touches the ball.

[@tjleaf3141]

He’s not an elite playmaker like Lebron or Luka so he won’t slice up your defense with passes. All Kyrie and KD care is about us scoring that’s why they suck

[@khaleedl2708]

You right

[@AceTheCap823]

He’s not a good enough playmaker to do that….let’s not even bring up someone like lebron he’s just on another planet as a passer….pple like Luka or even Giannis are much better playmakers than KD

[@alexchapman5016]

Facts

[@luny2nez281]

Fun fact. Everyone not named Kyrie and KD on the Nets shot 59% from the field and 50% from 3. KD and Kyrie shot 27% from the field and 33% from 3

[@princeferran5400]

Only reason why the Celtics didn’t blow them oit

[@ma1ist]

@@princeferran5400 Which is crazy lol. Steve Nash abt to fired if they lose this series

[@AG30]

The other really saved this game from being a blowout and not to mention the Celtics played horribly for much of the game

[@JFitz626]

How can you say “Kevin Durant is the best player in the game” with a straight face after those 2 games.

[@chani2411]

That’s exactly the point, it’s just 2 games!

[@ROB_AGT]

I’m honestly surprised they didn’t talk about how lost & confused Steve Nash looked at the end of the game in the last 40 seconds. The players looked towards him whether to foul or not & he was so confused & didn’t know what he wanted them to do. He looked like he wanted to call time out when his players didn’t even have the ball & then scratched his head

[@caseyhodgson6212]

It's completely new, we have never had 2 stars create a team and put an incompetent coach as the head coach on purpose. All because they think there smarter than any coach

[@seandardeau1963]

MJ NEVER LOOKED AT THE BENCH HE ALREADY KNEW WHAT TO DO

[@caseyhodgson6212]

@@seandardeau1963 with all due respect, no one asked.

[@DevMoney83]

It’s almost like KD never been on a team where the other teams could focus and triple team him 🤔🤔

[@jonnydavis6066]

OKC

[@stonecolescoe9699]

@@jonnydavis6066 bingo and even den those okc teams were dominate defensively so he got much better looks offensively whether it's transition or a mismatch from stopping the opposing teams they're asking kd to be intiator on offense won't work vs a defense like this

[@catwearingshades]

Golden State thriving while Nets struggling is what’s telling about right now and about that dynasty

[@pj2wavy47]

Finally KD finally getting criticized for once

[@user-et1rf4vy8s]

When has KD never gotten criticized????? How old are you I think you might’ve jus started watching basketball

[@isaiahpowell9568]

Don’t remember him joining gsw ????

[@tay3583]

@@user-et1rf4vy8s Bruh he right far as Stephen A…Stephen A never criticized KD he always gave him passes

[@taymccullough8775]

Other than him joining GSW, he never gets criticism like Lebron

[@pj2wavy47]

@@user-et1rf4vy8s I’m saying he never gets criticized for his bad play they just say that shouldn’t have happened that won’t happen again

[@jordan12118]

Perk was right after game 1. KD has been punked in this series

[@bobjunior7043]

This series is shaping up to be something special. KD is coming!

[@RoadtoGloryyyy]

Nets Level!

[@Rell1Edits]

Y’all do know Jaylen Brown is also fasting. Just coming up with multiple excuses smh. Celtics defense is whats getting to kyrie and KD. Lets go Cs 🍀🍀🍀

[@KingKobra49]

Hey! keep grinding ,stay positive,don’t doubt your abilities. It will all make sense 🤞🏽🙏🏽! I want you to keep doing you , and keep striving to be great 💪🏽🔥

[@johnjovanovichwick4194]

The role players were great last night, this lost was solely was kd and kyrie everyone else did their job accept “tHe tWo mOsT skILleD ScORiNg DYnAMiC duO EvEr.” 🤡🤓

[@vaheed7518]

I said it once and I’ll say it again: hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

[@davidwashington11]

Didn't MJ go 0-11 in the second half before? How come they never talked about that?

[@catwearingshades]

That man retired 20 years ago let him enjoy retirement lol

[@tonie374]

@@catwearingshades 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@teezyjames596]

Let’s go Celtics ☘️☘️

[@Beey56]

Imagine being a veteran with 2 rings getting shut down by a 24 year old lol

[@ptyten9718]

Give credit to the whole Boston defense. Their roster is legit an All Defensive team, its not just Tatum.

[@flyermorecreativeminds]

Only him? Respect the whole team g

[@wikedwun]

Celtics D deserves major props. Nvr seen KD get shut out like that in a second half of even a regular season game

[@DORAEMON-bw8jk]

Kevin Westbrook is gonna bounce back in game 3 with a huge performance.

[@claudiusmink]

They playing like they at the rucker and getting blitzed move the ball

[@kup4ever]

Just the other day SAS said "Kevin Durant gone drop 40D!" with that dumb look on his face, now he saying they gon get swept if the lose game 3🤣 If you listen to First Take for anything other than entertainment, "I feel sorry for your momma"

[@TishJam]

They not getting swept. And I’m a Celtics fan talking.

[@terrencestevens3370]

Blame stephen a. He said kd was going drop 40

[@nadavhermanvideoproduction8724]

When KD losses in the 2nd round to the bucks we all pray his wonderful performance bla bla bla When Lebron carries the worst team in the east to the finals (2018 Cavs) and than losses to a 4 all star- warriors team we say it’s a bad season because “he lost in the finals” Bruh this subjective criticism has gotta stop because they are distorting the truth.

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

No excuse kd playing terrible and if this was lebron y’all go crazy on him plus he never won without being the man on his team smh 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@esimpson31828]

Thank you Molly for bringing that up!! I Loved Steve Nash as a player but let’s be real he’s in over his head when it comes to coaching, especially in the Playoffs! IJS

[@rsciero]

KD was shook. As a warriors fan ( so mind my bias), I'm satisfied. KD gets what he deserves . KD could of stayed with warriors but his ego would not allow it. You reap what you sow.

[@vin7463]

I don’t blame kd for leaving cause nobody was taking him seriously

[@anthonywebster7592]

Shut up he got ya two rings casual

[@OfficialCarlay]

Thank you Mr. Wilbon! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@karimw.9954]

The Celtics are playing phenomenal defense. Sometimes great players can be stopped with great game planning. Give the Celtics their credit and move on. The Nets will have to make adjustments. This is basketball. We know KD is a great player.

[@2KILLAVILLE]

Just like 04 Pistons Defensively Punished the Lakers in L.A.

[@grabbingrain2238]

The entire Nets offense is page 1 KD iso. Page 2 Kyrie iso. They iso and it’s 5 defenders staring at them everytime ready to double and close out

[@richardsansbury7453]

It depends on how they call the game. It's a little bit like old school as it applies to the physical nature of these playoffs. Great to see.

[@sirhoopalot1125]

Call it all year then, they fouling this man call it.

[@richardsansbury7453]

@@sirhoopalot1125 Playoff basketball 🏀 step up or go home.

[@sirhoopalot1125]

@@richardsansbury7453 clean it up, series has been one sided on the calls.

[@1muneymic]

Thank you Wilbourn

[@adamjey32]

LeBron would drop 40 on them C's defense

[@lbj4617]

not would... he did, 3 times in ONE series...and dropped daggers ON tatum in game 6. KD is 2/13 with 7 TOs with Tatum as his primary defender in TWO GAMES.

[@herozero7484]

@@lbj4617 totally different team. So we will never know

[@jeanchrisshingiro2886]

Well said Mr Wilbon

[@MOE__]

Kd is the best player in the league he’s going to bounce back

[@lbj4617]

mfs said he would bounce back game 2. KD has folded in the playoffs before. He's now being asked to do more on the floor then he's ever had to do in his 14 year career. KD's way better in just a scoring role, now he's having to be a primary help defender, playmaker, play on ball defense and play 40+ minutes every night. He's simply not LeBron, respectfully. Not a lot of guys can do everything on the floor and excel at it, and do it for an entire postseason run. KD is NOT one of those mfs.

[@rickestrick1213]

Got to set up some finishing plays for him and ease into shooting starting soo cold

[@rsgerman4061]

In the first round? LeBron could never 🤣

[@JakeBayCity]

The reason why MJ is the best ever is because when his game became laser precise, he was impossible to double team. They would dump it to him in the post and it would just be a 1 dribble or no dribble turnaround jumper. You would think someone 6”11 like Durant would better utilize his post game. It’s easy to send double teams when you dribble 5 x before shooting.

[@Powerule23]

He's literally trying to dribble out of the double and either turning it over, or shooting out of desperation. Celtics deserve credit for what they're doing.

[@XXL-Griefs]

OKC KD would be dominating. KD playing at gsw with curry changed his playstyle since u couldnt double him back then. what the celtics r doin right now wouldnt work on bron or giannis but some these news outlets gonna say KD the brst in the world.

[@alvardorolle6401]

You all on the show had the C’s for low fence. But the under dog’s defense will go far. Good defense lead’s to great offense. Simple 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯

[@BronGoat236]

They can’t run plays bc they just switching everything. And ik they know that 😂 they making excuses for kd.. the Celtics are not running plays too bc the nets are switching everything also.. the Celtics are just beating their one on one match ups.

[@WhelmedButReady]

Just wanna point out that this is what older players/fans been saying about guys today being able to score compared to more physical eras prior. Jordan was mauled by the Bad Boys and the Knicks back endlessly and he still looked invincible. There's levels to this.

[@MylesTheGoat]

But if the Nets win game 3 and 4 with KD playing well then they'll flip the narrative 180. They always have to Overreact to each game like its a game 7.

[@samweltan3353]

A couple of days ago, Stephen A was belittling the Boston defense that did this 😭

[@chasers7381]

KD definitely got me shook, I can’t bet on him no more

[@maridialo9386]

As a Nets fan I don’t think this team will find their rhythm. As long as Nash is coach they ain’t going nowhere.

[@yungrell3106]

I’m a warriors fan but I hate to be one of those ppl but you should’ve stayed on GS 🤷🏾‍♂️ you would’ve had 2-3 more titles. But I’m glad cause we gone get 2-3 more with our draft class 😂 you fucked up bro.

[@dominiqueedwards2847]

Nash gotta go...my man dnt kno how to make adjustments....like how is Blake n LA not gettin any min in this series smh

[@thirtytwoshots4449]

Yal would’ve went 10x harder if Bron had a 2 game stretch like Durant just had point blank.

[@elmono6247]

I blame Steve nash. Honestly doesn’t do enough to put these guys in good positions to score. Offense was better when Mike dantoni was there

[@Ivo804]

Michael Wilbon had a good take… Steve Nash has to do better as a coach too

[@kingJim4]

Their performance is a reflection of their coach as well.

[@thepeoplesoul]

spacejam monstars got ahold of KD's bod.

[@ilyachernitsky1902]

Nash has been completely out coached in this series. BK need to get themselves a real coach

[@feetonland6609]

If this was Bron “ he got chumped” he got linked “ “ he’s soft “ he choked “

[@c1jd558]

I bet KD wish he was back with The Golden State Warriors!!!! 🤣🤣😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥

[@l.a.6337]

Finally Stephen A lost his fear of Momma Durant

[@marshinz5696]

Embiid got tripled and Doubled all game yesterday. Handled it like a boss. He did look flustered early on but he got under control.

[@rahiemthomas5617]

They put a lot pressure on KD. Wish they would have continued to use their role players to score points and not heavily rely on two players. You can, but not for all 4 Quarters. There has to be a balance.

[@Donnybank39]

Boston out working and grinding they deserve it.

[@TheLeaderOfAuthenticity]

Bron gotta be da goat. Cause nobody in the history of sports is held to his standard 😂. Keep the same energy wit everybody

[@FreedomMoney88]

Wilbon on point.

[@thewizard_n5132]

I believe if they take advantage of Drummond’s size and ability in the post against Boston the perimeter pressure would have to ease up, which would free both KD and Kyrie up some

[@greatest599]

Lol Drummond has size but he doesn’t have “ability in the post” sorry To break the news to you

[@cheeser9530]

Blake needs to get a chance this series to see if he can improve their defense

[@caryjohnson8948]

I couldn’t wait for Stephen A’s response

[@jaymond1228]

Ok SAS wit the DRIP! Got the lil chainz out or whatever 😂😂😂

[@420skubi]

"i wont say hes punkd." "he looks shook and rattled.".......Mr. Stehpen "KD will drop 40 in gm 2' Smith everyone

[@BS-uj3ny]

Outside of Golden State, KD has come up short (2013, 2014, 2016 blowing a 3-1 lead, 2021, this year so far) more times than he has overachieved (2012 being maybe the only great example)

[@smerktyg9888]

They were up 17 pts and still lost even with Tatum and brown having Poo games compared to what they CAN do to the nets defense.