Stephen A. reacts to Bob Myers saying Rich Paul called teams to NOT draft Bronny | First Take

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Jay Williams react to Bronny James being drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers, making history as the father-son duo in the NBA.
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0:00 Reaction to Bob Myers saying Rich Paul called teams to not draft Bronny
4:50 Jay Williams reacts to Bob Myers’ comments
8:30 Stephen A.‘s thoughts on Rich Paul calling teams to not draft Bronny
12:50 Jay Williams on Bronny James’ work ethic
16:00 Stephen A. doesn’t like the backlash LeBron is getting after the Lakers drafted Bronny
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[@lilsly3015]

Its crazy how a 55th pick in the draft get more media than the entire draft. It's insane

[@kylecarmichael8187]

Thank you 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@whodatnation9442]

Best comment !

[@keithprater2011]

Maybe because his dad is arguable the greatest basketball player of all time? And where he went ultimately determined where his dad went? I thought this was common sense

[@zavdab5238]

The Disney LeNarrative

[@jedinight8000]

Lebroooon jaaaaaames

[@williammoore111]

Every team rich paul called responded, “we were never going to draft him in the first place…”

[@justacebarnes6211]

exactly

[@Babybacktillery]

Someone might of drafted him to get a possible trade for LeBron

[@Nostalgia9478]

Too bad reality vehemently disagrees with you At LEAST 10 other Nba teams wanted GOAT Bronny Cope harder 😂😂😂💯

[@Nostalgia9478]

@@Babybacktillery GOAT Bronny is a future elite 3 and D player MANY teams desperately wanted him

[@user-id9to8ei1l]

No the Blazzers wanted him

[@jazzgordan]

Perk has a tie, shirt, jacket and his drawers on! Homie might not even brushed his teeth yet! 😂😂😂

[@SCHOOLERstyle]

🏀 Even i have better handles, passes, & layups than Bronny & I'm in my 40's LOL! 🤣 Highlights on my channel to prove it 💪😎👍

[@domk2993]

Perk snoring on the mic😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ynnojs1128]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@karlriley8081]

Timestamp please😂

[@SCHOOLERstyle]

🏀 Even i have better handles, passes, & layups than Bronny & I'm in my 40's LOL! 🤣 Highlights on my channel to prove it 💪😎👍

[@sandramanwaring7158]

😢😂😂😂

[@Salah_Hoblos]

Perk woke up 5-10 minutes ago LOL

[@tgc856]

Red eyes and everything 😂

[@SmellLikeMoey]

its called weed man smh lol

[@moseskim1771]

Still in his panties

[@greglewis1084]

😂😂😂

[@pablo014escobar2]

@@tgc856on bro dude high asf 😂

[@williamburney234]

Bronny averaged 4.8 in college I don't think Rich Paul needed to tell teams not to take Bronny, the Lakers were the only team that wanted him

[@RD-zx6py]

Meanwhile The White Mamba averaged 15.7 in college. Levels.

[@deucedeuce4166]

@@RD-zx6pywhite mamba🤡

[@a2thinker19]

If they draft bronny, lebron comes as a package

[@williamburney234]

@@a2thinker19 Rich Paul said last week that they were not a package deal

[@AFK-HaCk-HeR]

@@williamburney234yea rich paul also told teams not to take bronny cause he was going to Australia. I don’t see Bronny on a plane to Australia. Rich Paul is a notorious liar, and this is almost a disgrace to the NBA, how do you tolerate a liar to your consumer base?

[@parawill7074]

Why are so many people not familiar with Thanasis Antetokounmpo background before he was drafted? He was a talented young professional overseas player and played in the D League before getting drafted in 2014. What has Bronny done outside of his HS career? He suffered a cardiac arrest and didn't play all that well at USC after recovering. They talking about Lebron pulling strings for his son, but they don't understand that people see Bronny's path to the NBA as a basketball talent issue. It would be one thing if he played decently at USC and got picked, but the young man only started 6 games and played poorly. He is basically coming out as a HS talent that doesn't have the talent to be in the NBA and the worst thing happened to him by being advised to forego one more season in college just to fulfill his father's dreams to make history. Seeing him at the "draft party" was really sad in my eyes.

[@km_1911]

Man get over it. You couldn’t possibly name a single other 55th pick in the second round in the history of the draft unless you googled it but you’re here pretending you’re so hurt about this 55th pick. Cry more loser 😂.

[@SIRUSSAYS]

BRUHHH ... HOW TO MAKE IT TO THE NBA: BRONNY JAMES - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipeWc5umpp59pac

[@alphinmesa-ks7st]

They're both in the same boat In my opinion

[@parawill7074]

@@alphinmesa-ks7st - Not even close. Remember, there is a difference between getting drafted based on your own resume and being on a team as a bench player that may be due to your brother. Bronny doesn't have the HS or college stats to make the 2nd round and if it was all about getting Bronny to play with his dad for history......WHY NOT DO A CONTRACT AS AN UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT???? He is taking money and opportunity from a more deserving player that doesn't have the support that he has, but his daddy GIFTED him his dream of being drafted. It is ridiculous to see people make excuses for this and incorrectly applying nepotism to this situation. It goes deeper than that.

[@JohnDoe-ep1cp]

The nba is a business first bud. Bron makes nba money and the Lakers. Kind of need to keep him happy.

[@HalenMelito]

I loved the ending, when they started talking about nepotism. They're absolutely right. I'm glad they understood the assignment.

[@nathan-qx2ep]

Yeah but like no. There is no “oh hes a good kid and black and getting nepotism is better than someone snobby”, when the very spot bronny is taking is taking one from another good kid and black that they want to talk about that also doesn’t have a billionare lebron james as their father to support themselves always but instead maybe a single mother. Also the giannias thanasis point is not valid because that aint nepotism since thanasis actually provides something. Without him, giannis would not be as good a player as he is today, and mighta honestly left the bucks.

[@Mac11Mike]

Nepotism is unprofessional regardless of the race, especially in this instance. More than likely he took a job from another black man who is more qualified than him simply because of who his father is

[@Russ0435]

@@nathan-qx2ep the Thanasis point is completely right. He provides no value to any nba team. His brother being on the team is a power move for the Antetokounmpo family. Giannis says that he wanted his family near him while younger in his career. Thanasis could simply live in Milwaukee to fix that issue which he is doing anyways. No need for him to be in the league, BUT it’s a power move and we are ok with it.

[@landonwebb886]

@@Russ0435 “we” are ok with it, and also “we” don’t get a say. People hire crappy candidates all the time

[@Dom2.0]

​@@Mac11Mike The point is nobody cared until it was Lebron and his son. It's not rocket science

[@ike_SYO1592]

Perk just woke up 10 mins ago 😂😂😂😂

[@martinstaton7229]

He do be looking sleepy though lol. No diss perk, but wake yo behind up

[@malikwalters8809]

😭😭😭

[@SapienGalore]

PerK got a problem with an agent not revealing the plays :D brother.......

[@vibrationalcurrency]

I promise you he has no pants on . Just the shirt, coat and tie

[@gophukyurselvs3621]

Perk doing his best Joe Biden impression 😂

[@iDollaSign]

“If it works out” might be top 5 press conference quotes of all time 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-dt9uy8iw5o]

He can't say Bron gonna sign

[@SCHOOLERstyle]

🏀 Even i have better handles, passes, & layups than Bronny & I'm in my 40's LOL! 🤣 Highlights on my channel to prove it 💪😎👍

[@KingxDae]

Perk look like when you get that random facetime in the morning from a family member 😭😭

[@roddyboethius1722]

He needs to blow his nose and cough for about 20 minutes.

[@SCHOOLERstyle]

🏀 Even i have better handles, passes, & layups than Bronny & I'm in my 40's LOL! 🤣 Highlights on my channel to prove it 💪😎👍

[@user-md8nn4tj3i]

I"I don't have a lane, I have avenues" that's a bar

[@SIRUSSAYS]

BRUHHH ... HOW TO MAKE IT TO THE NBA: BRONNY JAMES - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipeWc5umpp59pac

[@mypodcast674]

@@SIRUSSAYSyou a hater huh … time to go to work lol

[@SIRUSSAYS]

@@mypodcast674 NAW, IM NOT A HATER. IM TELLING YOU WHAT PLAYERS THAT ARE MAD AT THIS SITUATION, HOW THEY THINK. I WUD DO THE SAME FOR MY SON.

[@SIRUSSAYS]

@@mypodcast674 We are not "Hating" on Lebron or Bronny however you look at it. The 1st Father and Son Duo in NBA history. We just want to shed light on what other players think that did not get the "opportunity." Love to Lebron making History for the NBA.

[@SCHOOLERstyle]

🏀 Even i have better handles, passes, & layups than Bronny & I'm in my 40's LOL! 🤣 Highlights on my channel to prove it 💪😎👍

[@TMZahida226]

Saying "I don't wanna to hear about nepotism", yet talking about Rich Paul warning other teams not to draft Bronny is wild to me.

[@toddbeasley3709]

Not the least bit interested, in what Stephen A has to say. Nepotism at its finest!!!!!

[@justinpelkey429]

Bro, this whole thing is crazy. How tf isn't it 100% nepotism? This has been the most WWE, wild wild west bs I've seen.

[@E9Mar]

This is not a new practice

[@vibes24osrs]

@@toddbeasley3709 the whole NBA is nepotism tell me you don't understand the real world without telling me you don't understand the real world.

[@grandecc2567]

It's called tampering, all parties involved should be fined

[@mlproductions6802]

Lmao Big Perk just rolled outta bed and turned the camera on

[@GottaBeMurph]

He’s still in his PJs lol

[@CheifSy]

Facts 😂😂😂

[@RoFrank3]

😢😢That Boi look like he still drunk from last night 😂😂😂

[@VideoRandomChannel]

Zoom class

[@alfieb6711]

Stephen A reacts a day later even tho he was there when Bob said that’s stuff😂😂

[@K.O._Ninja]

i was laughing at this when i saw HIM in the CLIP LOL

[@hellabreeshhh]

U just signed LeBron son I don't even have to guess where he signing to this year 😂😂😂 hes a Laker untill he retires and gonna give them 3 more chips 🏆🏆🏆

[@bigdollabill7426]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@BH02377]

@@hellabreeshhh yeah right 🤣

[@triba4990]

He needed to have a black only panel to speak this garbage first

[@tyquanrainey6039]

A 55th Draft Pick Gets More Coverage Than The 1st Pick. This Is Truly A First.

[@chili015]

The best player taken in this draft probably won't be an All-Star, that's how weak this class was, so it makes sense they're not getting coverage.

[@tyquanrainey6039]

@@chili015 ikr 🤣😂😆

[@SCHOOLERstyle]

🏀 Even i have better handles, passes, & layups than Bronny & I'm in my 40's LOL! 🤣 Highlights on my channel to prove it 💪😎👍

[@michaelwinland8378]

This network has been using Bron’s name for ratings for decades. THEY CHOSE to open up with a segment about Bronny instead of the 30 first rounders.

[@goodolmatt6897]

OBVIOSULY!. It's all about the ratings. ESPN is hurting. Do what you gotta do.

[@ericradford2142]

That’s what they do and won’t stop until LeBron retires

[@dadillonful]

Nobody kno ws who there are

[@ericwilliams5553]

ESPN is boring

[@cloudboy9431]

You sound like a hater no one wants to talk about them lol u give the ppl wat they want hater

[@danieltatum4262]

Lebron pulled a power move he was pretending like he was gonna opt out to scare the Lakers so they could draft Bronny to make him stay 😂

[@jamesb5799]

And it worked

[@iggylicious90210]

Hahaha naw he opted out to work a new deal with the Lakers . That’s hella funny tho

[@CantGoBroke]

Not only did they draft Bronny, he got JJ the coaching job too 😂

[@Funkolove]

He opted out out for a new deal

[@tregainsfitness4928]

Same thing wit JJ Reddick 😂

[@Airtyme100]

Stephen A spoke facts on that. Lets see how many views and likes that gets. I love it!!

[@SIRUSSAYS]

BRUHHH ... HOW TO MAKE IT TO THE NBA: BRONNY JAMES - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipeWc5umpp59pac

[@SCHOOLERstyle]

🏀 Even i have better handles, passes, & layups than Bronny & I'm in my 40's LOL! 🤣 Highlights on my channel to prove it 💪😎👍

[@hughjanus3993]

Stephen A hit us with some knowledge and the end of this segment, and most people are gonna just blow it off. That’s like the first time ever since I’ve started watching first take, that it seemed so real and passionate.

[@DuckandDeer]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="916">15:16</a> Stephen A Smith ATE! In his closing statement. Probably the best closing I’ve ever heard him speak.

[@boskar10]

Perk was turnt up last night dawg 😂😂😂😂

[@Hoodlum728]

He look like he still turnt 😂

[@goddybandzz]

LMAOO

[@coolbreeze4066]

At McDonald’s

[@godsson5007]

Whether it’s Hennessy or Ciroc, if you drink enough of it you’ll get drunk

[@chaddavis5787]

Yeah I know that look lol

[@douge.terrellii5456]

S.A.S. That dialogue was phenomenal!

[@AlwaysOfficialBullies]

I’m so happy Steven. I spoke up at the end. It needs to be said.

[@backupdancer3720]

Two things I look forward to: 1. The NBA after LeBron James 2. ESPN after Stephen A Smith

[@Tunechi65]

Nobody cares what you want

[@jstewart8761]

I wish they both would retire!

[@oneshot1824]

@@jstewart8761Take this W

[@wesleyforbes5849]

Amen

[@desireerdawson933]

I don't know about LeBron, but SAS isn't going anywhere

[@goodtimesbeatz6718]

Perk : I just woke up Dawg Stephen A : That's not good enough 😂😂😂😂

[@gseric4721]

😂😂😂😂

[@BLOXKAFELLARECORDS]

😂😂😂

[@roddyboethius1722]

Perk is like a homeless guy who stepped in shyt

[@BLOXKAFELLARECORDS]

@@roddyboethius1722 yooooo 😂 this got me... ' #johnnyx100 music 🎶 was here '

[@SCHOOLERstyle]

🏀 Even i have better handles, passes, & layups than Bronny & I'm in my 40's LOL! 🤣 Highlights on my channel to prove it 💪😎👍

[@makensa.j.3533]

Definitely agree with Stephen A Smith on the last convo, so true

[@mikemajor9382]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1130">18:50</a> straight facts!! I used to love Duke when Jay Williams was there!! That 2001 team was so good and he was the best player on the team!

[@MrDunkz]

Serious message at the end, that’s why I can never hate Stephen A.

[@gseric4721]

Mad facts. Not a fan of how this all went down with Bronny getting drafted this way, but Lebron put himself in this position from decades of being one of the best basketball players in the League, year after year. He earned this kind of power and leverage to pull strings like this.

[@thegiantpeach12]

Media telling us not to call obvious nepotism, nepotism....😂

[@bfr954]

Naw they saying don’t say nothing about black ppl nepotism

[@ChiuchowPrince]

It's nepotism. They're not telling you to not call it nepotism. They're telling you don't criticize it because it happens everywhere in the NBA: white, black, owners, players, front office, coaching staff, it happens everywhere

[@terrellmartin342]

@@ChiuchowPrinceit’s happens n life not just sports 😂 u old enough to know that

[@xZoogiiee]

Lebron knew he could make history yet again so he pulled the trigger. Years from now when its all said and done the only thing that will be talked about is them being the first ever father son duo on the same team.

[@brianvail9212]

Jesus is the ultimate nepobaby

[@seanredgate]

“Shine bright like me forehead” Cast today eh? 😂

[@Tv-or8yg]

The bronny topic is a given but SAS given Jay his flowers was such a genuinely great gesture man. Shout out First Take

[@JWConvoBroadcast]

All of this is surreal, but we have to agree, that this man has become what a lot of us parents inspire to become. The man was able to lift himself and his family out of poverty, his childhood friends out of poverty, was able to secure his children’s future, and was able to help his son accomplish a dream. I think we all wish we could do something like that .Congrats to the James family.

[@TimeManInJail]

it's generational wealth.

[@DashikiBraxton]

@@TimeManInJailhe had generational wealth before being drafted lol

[@jb-xm1yi]

Wrong. USA holds itself as a meritocracy. Bronny stealing a spot from someone who could also lift his family out of poverty. This is BS

[@matthewadams8294]

I agree. But personally, for Bronny, I doubt this is good thing for him. This is just fluff. Glad I’m not a laker fan, this isn’t gonna work out.

[@TariqHill-mk9hu]

LeBron is a god

[@jmon1424]

The fact that Stephen A said he never seen Bronny play tells you everything you need to know.

[@teedee1167]

It makes no sense to me. I’ve seen him critique college players in the past but somehow he’s never seen Bronny play? He is obviously lying and he does not want to admit that Bronny is not that good!

[@diggidy5367]

​@@teedee1167that last part

[@maxmx767]

Lance Armstrong analogy on a LeBalco topic is wild 😂

[@gdogbaba3667]

@@teedee1167he’s never seen Bronny play because Bronny lived on the bench

[@Ryan-vi2qy]

​@teedee1167 he looks at stats and what his staff tell him he doesn't actually watch games.

[@mickydem5920]

The general hospital line got a laugh and Stephen A milked it till it was bone dry man 😂😂😂

[@johnnietaylor5517]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣

[@SIRUSSAYS]

BRUHHH ... HOW TO MAKE IT TO THE NBA: BRONNY JAMES - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipeWc5umpp59pac

[@SCHOOLERstyle]

🏀 Even i have better handles, passes, & layups than Bronny & I'm in my 40's LOL! 🤣 Highlights on my channel to prove it 💪😎👍

[@emeraldcrowley9837]

Celtics fan here watching the Lakers in this entertainment show that they created is so relieving. How do I just witness banner 18 let's go Celtics.

[@izzy9189]

LeBron saw Giannis had a personal assistant on his team and told Rob, " ayo I need one of those" 😅

[@jiggnorth3593]

Bronny already better than Thanasis.

[@jwopmone3733]

​@@jiggnorth3593 i dont know about that. Thanasis already have a ring being a cheerleader for his brother.

[@joselopez-ti5mr]

​@@jwopmone3733doesn't mean bronny isn't better than him already. Thanasis averaged 0.9 ppg last season.

[@jevonfrancis733]

😂😂😂

[@jwopmone3733]

@@joselopez-ti5mr Thanasis has more points than Bronny in the NBA though😆.

[@lavandisdouglas2534]

Perk either high as a kite or he had just woke up fr😂

[@alexgibson2458]

Or both

[@roddyboethius1722]

Perk: who am I? Where am I? What tf am I? I'm Perk.

[@JCizzleSoCal]

Nepotism? Bronny’s stats at USC make it painfully clear that many calls were made and strings were pulled to get him drafted at 55. Like SAS said Bronny wouldn’t have gotten drafted if he wasn’t Lebron’s son

[@JSalonsky]

I feel bad for Caitlin Clark because they’re never gonna talk about her ever again 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aldeniro1983]

🤐

[@saturnteatree]

SAS in soo many words called Rich Paul a gas lighter….

[@DarthSidious.]

I am your 66th liked ironic isn’t it

[@nuetv3562]

@@DarthSidious.I’m the 81st comment ironic 🤓

[@nuetv3562]

@@DarthSidious. now I’m the 93rd comment 🤓🤡

[@nuetv3562]

Ironic

[@SCHOOLERstyle]

🏀 Even i have better handles, passes, & layups than Bronny & I'm in my 40's LOL! 🤣 Highlights on my channel to prove it 💪😎👍

[@IceManLikeGervin]

LBJ and Rich Paul have manipulated this draft in the media so much that you would think Bronny was the first overall draft pick. Bronny (& LBJ) has gotten more media coverage during this draft than the top prospects pre and post draft. I feel bad for all the players that deserved to have the media spotlight shined on them during this draft process.

[@chrisdamon1096]

Cry 😢

[@mr2ao]

Don’t nobody know these players 😂

[@ricetoss18]

How is that a benefit to them though? I mean seriously, why would they want ALL the spotlight on bronny when all bron has said is he wants what’s best for him. In not one single way does this much media coverage help bronny in any way. Whatever rich and bron did the whole media was gonna be watching and bronny was gonna be the most anticipated pick in the draft.

[@billygarcia1795]

Bet you can’t even name 3 players from this draft keep crying

[@user-pm2kt2cb1v]

You make zero sense whatsoever.

[@mariabrosnan3968]

You all are spreading so much joy. Thank you for being wonderful!

[@ivancorreia3415]

Stephen A Smith has his moment, the end of the segment was well put, love watching brothers showing other brothers love....

[@lamontephillips5092]

The show runs so much smoother when molly isn't there. It's such a vast difference

[@tigerhoods7927]

People can actually talk without being interrupted

[@jamesjackson7616]

Bc she always directs the attention to herself. I stopped watching bc of her

[@Don.Julii0]

Say it with yo chest . She only there because they needed a white faced host

[@johnnyspringfield1065]

@@jamesjackson7616 me too especially after she pulled that crap on Lavar ball without apologizing

[@nyc21282]

I can't stand her

[@ticenits3426]

Since when did the NBA become make a wish

[@Tunechi65]

ALWAYS. Don't forget it's also a business. Tickets will be high

[@Nostalgia9478]

Since Thiannia

[@KingJ259]

So you wouldn’t do the same thing for your son if you could?

[@tylerl3510]

Facts. With the first make a wish in the nba Los Angeles takes bronny james. With an average of 5 ppg!

[@pancho2235]

@@Tunechi65it’s the lakers lmao they were going sell out regardless

[@user-dx3gx8vt5k]

Jordan had two sons that played basektball, he could've tried to manipulate the Draft the way LeBron and Rich Paul did, but he didn't because his sons were not talented enough, but ironically they were better and healthier than Bronny James.

[@ianraguse6455]

"Im one of the rare ppl that never seen Bronny play" 😂😂😂 brooo espn is cappin like crazy

[@edc.3761]

If this is true, shouldn't Rich Paul be sanctioned by the NBA for tampering? All teams should be free to select among the available players in the draft.

[@BricesonLoving]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@janicerichards8959]

They said it's done all the time. Listening is one of the most underrated skills. It's a Vibe!

[@michaelnickerson8331]

No because players and agents have done it for years he is not under contract with anybody Eli Manning did it with the Chargers

[@tommygoing4796]

Exactly 💯

[@user-tv8kd9rl6e]

Insider trading.

[@mdavis9906]

The media is full of bull crap. No other team was never going to draft Bronny. They just wanted to make up another storyline. We have to go through another season and listen about just the Lakers and Lebron.

[@korpdaun]

So

[@ea11111]

@@korpdaun fan girl

[@mr.steellife1795]

Prove it

[@sirrogerisme]

You big mad

[@treyp7]

“The media is full of Bull Crap” 😂😂😂😂😂. You weirdos love to Cry and Complain. Don’t watch it then weirdo.

[@PoiutVioe]

I've never seen a player who averaged 4.8 points per game in college receive that much attention.

[@GiyuDAckerman]

One of the best segments of first take i've seen.

[@ND-OPS]

Rich Paul: Dont draft bronny James NBA teams: Who? Who's Ronnie James?

[@jamirparker7858]

😂😂 I’m a LeGoat fan and this top comment

[@RaheemTheREV]

You wish

[@ChesterAlexanderCarpio]

Let's face it, Lakers picked Bronny because they are threatened that Lebron might leave.​@@RaheemTheREV

[@silvergold2140]

@@jamirparker7858 LeGoat Fan? You Like Following The Goat Of Losing?? 4-6 In The Finals. His Record..

[@Lane-rs3mh]

​@@silvergold2140still has 4 rings dont be jealous😂😂

[@winnigriff8989]

I've never seen so much hoopla about a player who averaged 4.8 points in college

[@mikekeyes78]

and 13 ppg as a senior in HS

[@DeTAYL.]

And shot 36 percent from the field to even get that 4.8 ppg

[@Toppshotta4]

He had a heart attack

[@hellabreeshhh]

It's crazy if a white man did it for his son u clowns 🤡 wouldn't be saying nun about it. LeBron still the face of the league respect it 🐐🔥

[@Mralready5150]

Stephen A thinks he slick 😂😂😂… using Lebron and Bronny to speak directly to his bosses of ESPN!!!😂😂 Do ya thang bro😂✊🏽❤️

[@trinity-hopetricia3241]

Stephen A. Smith is Speaking Straight Facts about this Subject Facts from Start to Finish Thank you Mr.Smith and Keep it up please an Instant Classic for real Legendary No Doubt 🏆🐐🎯🙏❤️

[@rickyr.6030]

ESPN might as well change their name to Lakers Tv

[@juanthompson8016]

And you will still watch 😂😂🤡

[@dannytanner82]

No. LebronTV

[@ericradford2142]

That’s what they do

[@JDolla93]

Facts I get tired of hearing about them everywhere I go.

[@chrisdamon1096]

Crybabies 😂

[@stingrey1571]

rich paul: "only the lakers are going to draft bronny james. if you draft him, he's going to australia." the other 29 nba teams: "you have nothing to worry about."

[@sixone2256]

Jealous Much ? LMAO

[@SuburbanDMV]

@@sixone2256 It's truth , not jealousy.

[@thebklynprophet]

I would have draft him then and be like I own his right he can go to Australia all he wants.

[@Thugg12]

@@sixone2256 jealous of 4.8 ppg? As a 6’1 guard? Literally anybody else wouldn’t have the audacity to make demands with that body of work

[@freddygaulman5493]

​@@sixone2256i dont think you know what that word means kiddo😂😂

[@hamisulaye3053]

Honestly a beautiful moment black folk all around, breakin stereotypes fr.

[@alvarokeller8180]

Breaking nepotism lane, prod moment 🎉

[@TheAlleyeseeing]

Wow, This was one of the best I’ve ever seen. Mad respect to Steven A. Real talk!✊🏾💯

[@deeduffie8717]

Love the way he gave him eye contact to get him to fix his self without missing a beat and staying attentive to the conversation

[@valis14]

Three guys defending nepotism by saying there hasn't been "enough" nepotism in the black community is as BIZARRE a take as it gets. But that's what ESPN is rolling with.

[@khawk1283]

Anything to justify this clown

[@DynastyDadda]

funny how nobody mentioned how Jeanie Bus got to where she is in life solely through Nepotism

[@tailpipebananaguy7278]

🗣️ ​@@DynastyDadda

[@ronaldpatterson1701]

​@@DynastyDaddawait... go look at first things first... they mentioned it there

[@Alexander-sy3oe]

Keep cryin about it

[@be4st856]

Ironically, nepotism only hurts the ultimate beneficiary unless they deserved to be there in the first place.

[@xxxxx409]

4.8 points per game off the bench in 25 college games is the most recent instance of this man's performance....

[@SIRUSSAYS]

BRUHHH ... HOW TO MAKE IT TO THE NBA: BRONNY JAMES - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipeWc5umpp59pac

[@coreyandrews28]

Stephen A. Smith once again is 100 percent on point. No lies told.

[@eddiemorales2457]

lol he is lying about not watch bronny ever play he’s a fn liar 🤣🤣 he only saying that to stay on bron good side

[@giga.bates_]

When daddy buys you a roster spot lol

[@UlisesInThisB]

That’s jus life bro it your pops is high up in a company he can get you in 💯💯

[@splashnskillz37]

Up to Bronny to earn it

[@mansplane9838]

Rich Paul didn't need to call any team to tell them not to draft Bronny. Dude scored 4.8 pts per game on a mediocre college team. Nobody wanted him but LeBalco's team anyway🤣😆💀

[@Boss3Nate]

So crazy.. can't wait to watch!

[@colbyclarke2209]

The Lakers have become a circus franchise at this point. Jeanie sold her soul for a bubble chip

[@user-pe8pt7ow2d]

Bubble chip is still a chip

[@xerospades]

​@@user-pe8pt7ow2d worst than both of KDs chips lol

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

@@xerospadesWORSE than, not WORST than. Remedial level, EARLY elementary English. WORSE THAN is comparative. WORST is superlative. Nothing can be WORST THAN. WORST (nothing is worse) plus THAN (comparison… to what? You already said WORST). Educate yourself.

[@andriuskaralius]

​@@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp Disneyland Chip

[@goofy_xf6223]

@@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp good job buddy ! We know you’re a virgin now

[@paulthomas9911]

its not black nepotism with lebron and bronny. its called black privilege.

[@NomutMaiw]

I find it absurd that someone would say, "I don't want to hear about nepotism," yet at the same time, Rich Paul is cautioning other teams not to choose Bronny.

[@thebklynprophet]

Adam silver is the worst commission ever

[@Tony.blacktanna]

Far and away

[@joehash8557]

Keep crying saltine

[@ericradford2142]

Gary Bettman has entered the chat

[@ClareAmel]

Adam Silver banned a racist owner for LIFE, handled that old bigoted fool so quickly most of you don’t even remember him doing it, but because Bronny James got drafted, he’s now the worst? Can we be serious for just two seconds?

[@bossplayermfs5972]

By far

[@jordanclark4991]

“If it walks like a duck, quack like a duck, dammit it’s not a mongoose” 😭😭😂😂bro Perk is funny asf for that

[@user-ru2om6nk7b]

Thanks Stephen A for saying it. They needed to hear this.

[@BOSSenjoyer]

Rich and Klutch have basically been telling people to stop watching basketball for years

[@raystaples9107]

They run hoops

[@BOSSenjoyer]

@@raystaples9107 Must be why the NBA is so cringe now

[@nicstone3141]

David Faulk did it if you know your hoop history

[@baldeagle4710]

Lakers are a joke now. It’s rich Paul’s cash cow

[@DynoGreen313]

the klutch sports crime family WILL destroy the nba if they are not stopped pronto may be already too late i'm done i didnt watch this past season and no intention to watch next one

[@BryanHo]

A team should have called their bluff and force the Lakers to trade for him for a future unprotected first-rounder.

[@megatron525]

I wanted the Celtics to use pick 54 for this exact purpose. Would've been so sweet to extort Lebron and the Lakers for a g-leaguer

[@pauljoseph3081]

Bold of LeBron and Rich Paul to assume other teams want Bronny 🤣

[@justdev451]

Stephen A cutting promos like it’s the attitude era 😂

[@justinpelkey429]

The media coverage of this is so delusional it's crazy. This kid averaged 4, 2, and 2 on 37% shooting. Can we PLEASE be honest about what this is? Somebody?

[@Smiththebat]

They agree it’s nepotism. They’re saying who cares?

[@brookshoward3996]

Thank you Bronny is trash 🗑️

[@Devlon3177]

I mean it is nepotism but it’s no different than Thanasis but there’s also another reality that Bronny is 19 and his season wasn’t great but he was also playing after a cardiac arrest and sports is just as much mental as it is physical . Imagine playing wearing a black jacket and heart monitors how far you’re mental state is from basketball we honestly have no real clue what Bronny may turn into he’s still only 19

[@tasreli9377]

Right.....who's next is all im thinking...

[@bryan.flores]

@@Devlon3177so a player with heart problems who had a less than mediocre season in college is showing promise to you?

[@Teddy42O]

Dr. Buss & Kobe are rolling over right now.

[@tlxxlt4745]

Lakers literally lose nothing to draft Bronny lmao. It’s a low risk thing to do anyways. Add in the upside and it’s just you complaining

[@CyphCat]

@@tlxxlt4745 teddy420 is a troll, don’t pay attention to him

[@kirkcupido9730]

After what Kobe pulled on Shaq?

[@Teddy42O]

​@tlxxlt4745 LeBron threatened the rest of NBA to not draft his son or else , Silver wants Bronny on Lakers too for headlines 😂😂

[@robd2287]

Lakers without the Kardashians of the NBA. LeFlop reason why people stopped watching the NBA. Jordan got millions to watch world wide.

[@danielmarks-lx3bg]

Bravo to Steven A kendrick perkins and Jay williams for a first class ESPN, First take.

[@SIRUSSAYS]

BRUHHH ... HOW TO MAKE IT TO THE NBA: BRONNY JAMES - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipeWc5umpp59pac

[@ThazRyder]

This unique feat is gonna be greater for Bron than Bronny, a short pleasure for Bron and a lasting disadvantage for Bronny.

[@losganns3674]

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="435">7:15</a> bro killed Rob Pelinka for acting like he's uncertain of LeBron coming back to the Lakers next season 😂

[@John6-40]

Yep. They went hard on Pelinka as usual (white guy), yet went soft as Charmin on Rich Paul (black), LeBron James (black) and his son (black). Then they went off the rails on a bizarre race take about needing more black nepotism at the end. Wild times we live in.

[@r.m.90]

​@@John6-40clown

[@BigMojo41]

@@r.m.90BIG🤡

[@hellabreeshhh]

The whole world knows LeBron going back to the Lakers no one is gonna be shocked 😂😂😂 Bron 🐐🔥

[@James-yp6kt]

​@@r.m.90He's telling the truth. You should listen.

[@nickdecesare3172]

The glazing is truly baffling. Bronny does NOT deserve to be in the NBA. 4ppg on 36% shooting and

[@adambunch1971]

I agree with you as a lakers fan I'm happy we got him but at the same time I'm not happy because everyone knew he was getting drafted by the lakers and he should of had 2 or 3 more seasons In college but when it's comes down to it we will just have to see what he can do in the nba

[@lennybeason1110]

Exactly! Especially if Bronny took an opportunity away from a Black player who is less fortunate than him and lost an opportunity to make the league and take care of his family!

[@focusedallday5620]

Trust me, LBJ and Bronny know he didn't deserve that. He will never be able to suppress that fact and that's enough justice for me haha

[@nicstone3141]

@@lennybeason1110 MUTHAFUKKA what how about Giannis brother dont forget Coby Karl was on the roster that his daddy was coaching JR Smith had his brother on the team in NY go get some rest lame azz dude

[@GodSonBlessed]

He never got a chance to play because he was recovering from heart surgery. Just say you hate LeBron's family. He definitely deserves to be drafted in the second round.

[@mateoduran2299]

Rich Paul : If you drafting him you better start him All other GMs : I don't even want him starting on my g league team

[@mindlink1811]

Life imitates art! 1) Lakers....The boys 2) Klutch Sports....Vought international 3) Lebron....Homelander 4) Bronny....Ryan 5) Anthony Davis....Noir 6) JJ Redick....The Deep

[@knowEgo]

*Is it me or is Jay Williams looking like the ROCK (Dwayne Johnson) in the face with each passing day?* lol.

[@ChrisESykes]

Lol he also looks more like the guy who played Imhotep in The Mummy

[@mike100st]

LeBron said if you don't take him I'm retiring or go to another team...straight up

[@therealheisenberg6182]

I wish they wouldn't have.

[@ShawnReed-ny1hd]

Call his bluff

[@therealheisenberg6182]

@@ShawnReed-ny1hd Jeanie and Rob are not going to call his bluff. They are onboard with this entire circus; might even be some relations going on between Jeanie and the fake 🐐 / phony 🤴.

[@darkzone474]

@@therealheisenberg6182you sound like a KD fan.

[@domk2993]

@@therealheisenberg6182maybe some relations 😂😂😂😂 I’m crying.

[@TRACYTHORPEJR.]

Stephen A. Finally making sense lol I love you Stephen A. You make me wanna come a sports reporter keep it up man lol

[@user-px6ic3gb5p]

That speech from Stephen A was BARSSSS 🎉😮

[@SIRUSSAYS]

BRUHHH ... HOW TO MAKE IT TO THE NBA: BRONNY JAMES - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipeWc5umpp59pac

[@HoosierDaddy_11]

I love how 2 of the biggest positives on Bronny James are: “he’s said the right things” & “he almost died.” 😂 😂 😂 if that, along with 2nd team all conference in high school are what it takes to get into the NBA there’s a lot of ppl out there that should’ve been drafted…

[@billthreehundred7897]

They didn't have too tell teams not too draft him. Nobody was anyway 😂

[@AJXOXO-vz1pn]

Exactly! If an NBA team wanted to draft Bronny, they would have done so. They don’t need Daddy LeBron’s permission.

[@gloryroad7452]

@@AJXOXO-vz1pny’all be yapping because teams wanted him it’s been said already 😂😂😂

[@JohnDo187]

@@gloryroad7452bronny could have easily went first but they bumped him down due to racism

[@AJXOXO-vz1pn]

@@gloryroad7452 No other team wanted Bronny. This whole “Rich Paul told other teams not to draft Bronny” is fake. They only created that story to cover up the truth. And the truth is that Lebron wanted the Lakers to draft Bronny and pushed them to do so. The Lakes wouldn’t have drafted Bronny if not for LeBron’s involvement.

[@stephonaugustin1384]

@@JohnDo187wow

[@c.p.gentertainment7009]

Great segment 👏

[@WeThem1s11]

This was a great segment

[@crumble7598]

"Worthy"??? Did you guys read his scouting report???😂😂😂

[@mhm35]

Yeah I have nothing against Bronny personally. Could be a great kid. But this "analysis" was nothing but rhetorical gymnastics and half-truths.

[@SIRUSSAYS]

BRUHHH ... HOW TO MAKE IT TO THE NBA: BRONNY JAMES - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipeWc5umpp59pac

[@Top5Dre]

“Worthy “….means he can play basketball 😂 that’s all …. In other terms he can dunk a basketball he can dribble …get it?

[@GwapoNolimits]

Molly take notes that's how you supposed to host a show. No interruptions.

[@TariqHill-mk9hu]

Molly isn't the host for her sports knowledge

[@donmegadonmega3533]

Mollys there for eye candy

[@kubonics909]

nah, molly fine.

[@GregoryPayneSr-vm9kz]

😂 I love that quote, Much Respect to Bronny, Ball Out Youngster 💯

[@fadethechannel]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="149">2:29</a> the sound my old azz make when I first get up in the morning 😭😭😭

[@Jay75755]

Stephen A & his hairline go way ( Chris Berman voice) back back back 😂😂

[@joshuavargas7259]

😂😂😂😂

[@Teddy42O]

GONE!!!😂😂😂

[@desireerdawson933]

SAS isn't worried about his hairline. Why are you?

[@SunniMerlot]

Elite comment lmao

[@Keith-yn4zd]

He's got the most hair on the panel

[@jonesorock3759]

Kristine not interrupting every 2 minutes so refreshing molly should take notes