Stephen A. reacts to Giannis’ block on Deandre Ayton’s alley-oop in the Finals | First Take

[@datsapaddlin]

Ayton “I have a lob…” Bucks “We have a Freak…”

[@iraoden8206]

Nice.

[@yasithj4160]

Ayton is ovverrated

[@Bwwe82090]

Lol haha nice comment

[@3TooWonder]

We have a thief 😂

[@DreBeats_]

@@yasithj4160 L

[@UnwrittenPlaylist]

The degree of difficulty of Giannis’s block is not emphasised enough in the sense that he blocked literally a 7ft player on an alley ooo. Where as Bron blocked a player attempting a layup. This is coming from a lebron fan boy.

[@kianrodriguez5761]

I mean LeBron had to chase down iggy from half court. While Giannis was already near Ayton.

[@SportsOnTheSide1]

Lebron did have to run from the other side of the court to even get in that play. Thats pretty difficult. But I always liked the block on Thiago Splitter more but it gets forgotten

[@liveandlearn97x]

@@kianrodriguez5761 but giannis had to make sure d book didn’t get an open lane and came back to guard an alley oop perfectly thrown n blocked but I think it took more difficulty for Brons block but giannis’ block took more skill cuz he had to guard technically the best two young players on that team and made a great defensive play, just like Stephen a n max said

[@kianrodriguez5761]

@@liveandlearn97x True. Still Lebron was already playing heavy minutes, so stamina was a factor. Along with the stakes. Game 7, score is 89-89, Less than a minute remaining. More stakes for Lebron side. Plus Giannis is younger, Lebron was 31 at the time.

[@shamonamufukinbeat]

Dont forget bron on tiago splitter blocked dunk.

[@riveenwickenham8392]

Let's not forget he jumped off HIS LEFT LEG, the one that had that nasty hyperextension around just 2 weeks ago. He truly is a spectacle

[@mattkeller5913]

Were still over playing the severity of that, really? It looked way worse than what it was and is probably near 100% healed by now. Why are you adding flair to a play that clearly has enough on its own? I feel like NBA fans do this all the time it's kinda obnoxious

[@lancemaliksi]

@@mattkeller5913 chill bro

[@briancheng1575]

@@mattkeller5913 ur so mad

[@Capstonetoy]

@@mattkeller5913 tell me of someone who would come back from that. Trae Young twisted his ankle on a still Ref and was done. This dude jumping, running and dropping 30+ points consistently after that injury TWO WEEKS AGO. Obviously you don’t understand how serious that injury could have been.

[@mattkeller5913]

@@Capstonetoy "how bad that could have been" you just made my point for me lol. Of course I like everyone else thought it was going to be bad but it wasn't.

[@QuanLovesGaming]

He definitely earned that DPOY from a year back.

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

He needs to take the challenge of guarding booker now. It’s for all the chips.

[@Cully1]

@@Ghost-sz7uo I don’t remember seeing Rudy gobert guarding booker 🤔 that’s not what makes u defensive player of the year

[@dwillwilliams1240]

@@Ghost-sz7uo he’s not a great on ball defender he’s a rim protector, shot blocker, and weak side help defender

[@jimmyjakroo2102]

@@Ghost-sz7uo yes and no. You don’t want your number 1 option getting tired trying to keep up with someone like Booker. Not that Giannis can’t guard him, but it would effect his offense down the stretch.

[@mars8254]

Rudy Gobert was never on his level. No one is. Giannis should be 2x DPOY

[@tonyoso1391]

Y all better not complaining about how the finals ain't good anymore. They have giving us great performances

[@godduchiha9154]

Only casuals have that mindset

[@MrGenexxx]

meh

[@tigerhoods7927]

Lol only bandwagon lakers and nets fans are complaining

[@patrick553]

Just bronsexuals that are crying

[@donniewarren8363]

It's been great performances, but the refs also helped both teams out.

[@datsapaddlin]

On a side note Booker set the record for most fouls in a finals game without fouling out.

[@lantaw1590]

Hahahaha!

[@roper1183]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@patrick553]

The 5th foul was not a foul. Also, Jae Crowder had a clean block but they called a foul on him. He jumped straight up.

[@enochbeats5313]

@@patrick553 bruh he basically ran into him and dropped his shoulder what is you talking about

[@patrick553]

@@enochbeats5313 No, PJ ran towards him and then flopped

[@tristancampbell4941]

Chris Paul really sold right after a StateFarm commercial 😂

[@DaGr8Depression]

Yessir! Chris Fraud going home in 6

[@fadilsp3]

Chris paul must've switched bodies with cliff paul

[@liveandlearn97x]

@@DaGr8Depression I don’t disagree, but I think it might go 7 cuz d book is just too much unless giannis and Middleton have pretty much the same game they had last night but they gotta do it in Phoenix which could be done but finna take a lot n jrue holiday needs to make shots or give more shots to Bobby n Brook Lopez cuz they got the straps 😂💯💯

[@ShemarCedrick]

Scott foster is on the way

[@TopFamEnt]

@@DaGr8Depression suns in 6

[@kidpoker1021]

This was disgusting watching, couldn't believe Giannis actually got that block.

[@irenejenna5725]

@FairPlay Jay and that was off the same leg that he hyper extended 2 weeks ago

[@bobbyben6134]

It was amazing. Hopefully his leg 🦵 will sustain all these injuries

[@molemanns]

He was so late!

[@jondwight2203]

i love his explanation best, he really was late

[@gabriel.hongkong]

Ya that block was sick. Filthy.

[@khoado123]

Giannis is literally make history right now with his performance in the Finals. Back to back 40+ points with 10+ rebounds joining MJ, Lebron, Shaq and Kareem. He also made 2 of the greatest blocks in NBA Finals history. One was in game 1 that scarily looks just like Lebron's block and the second one against Ayton. It's insane how people are still disrespecting this guy

[@Wallyworld30]

Giannis has 40+ Points and 10+ Rebounds now in Back to Back to Back games. 3 Consecutive games! He's unbelievable. How does Wisconsin have the best Basketball Player in the world and best Football Player in the World? We are a little spoiled!

[@spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069]

Who is still doing that??

[@khoado123]

@@Wallyworld30 i dont think Giannis is the best player yet. I still have Bron as the best but if Giannis wins, he's the best no doubt. If he wins a ring, he's done something that MJ and Lebron couldn't which is winning at the age of 26.

[@tijsvandepitte8266]

@@khoado123 thats true but lebron and mj never had the help that giannis had on the age of 26 can you name one player on lebrons or mj’s team that can score 40 points

[@nawal6485]

@@tijsvandepitte8266 Scottie pippen wouldn’t drop 40 but he’d be close and lebron had Kyrie wade bosh AD

[@djhasta5031]

Must we remind everyone Giannis also had the same chasedown block Lebron did in 2016 in the first game of 2021 Finals.

[@jhank0cean]

That first Giannis block was in like the 2nd or 3rd quarter so def not the same

[@ShutThePuck]

This block is even better than his Game 1 block, and better than LeBron's block - these 2 were chasedowns where Giannis and LeBron were the help defenders, the players they blocked were impeded by the 1st defenders so it wasn't a pure 1 on 1. Giannis' block last night was all him, and it was while recovering, and it stopped an alley, that's just ridiculous in comparison.

[@dgfresh95]

@@ShutThePuck so Lebron block was t all Lebron? 😂

[@ShutThePuck]

@@dgfresh95 Go and watch the tape, JR Smith is the 1st defender to Iggy, he swipes and forces Iggy into double clutching into an awkward layup instead of the easy dunk, LeBron who's trailing both winds up blocking Iggy's layup attempt but it took 2 defenders to make that block. Giannis' Game 1 block was similar, but this Game 4 block was all Giannis and it was a high degree of difficulty to recover on a oop pass lobbed over his own head.

[@dgfresh95]

@@ShutThePuck lmao so Lebron didn’t block him in a game 7 of the finals in the last minute? That’s not Lebron at all huh. That’s everybody around Lebron but let’s not give Lebron any credit. Yeah you a warriors fan for sure 😂😂😂😂 you’re what’s wrong with fans

[@diegomaldonado7292]

I love how Giannis isnt scared of getting postered, he goes for the block every time.

[@peterfunky8633]

He puts his body on line evvvvery time.

[@hfon3317]

That's the difference between him and harden

[@iffin3786]

I mean if it was in the Finals i wouldnt care if I get posterized im giving my all to stop you from getting a bucket

[@BelleZish]

Whenever Middleton is playing well, Giannis only needs to focus on defense …not scoring. But if Middleton is struggling to hit shots, then Giannis needs to focus on scoring.

[@erea8319]

and the fact giannis can do both scoring and defending at an elite level is ridiculous

[@molemanns]

Tell Coach Bud. Took him 3 seasons to realise smh

[@kaviididan7581]

Facts

[@NixonMayHaveBeenOnToSomething]

@@erea8319 he can drive at an elite level. He has no other offense. Imagine if he did?

[@matt_oworu_19]

@@molemanns 😂 after winning coach of the year 🤦🏾‍♂️ the way nba is exposing he sucks at coaching you’d think they didn’t vote for him

[@sportspsp]

Somehow Big Perkinks will come on the show and still say Middleton is Batman.

[@igotjokes4ya340]

He’s not Batman but he played like Batman last night

[@th6027]

He already did some hours ago

[@luny2nez281]

@@th6027 How about the rest of the series?

[@sportspsp]

@@igotjokes4ya340 I agree. But he will diminish Giannis.

[@Pavilon0014]

Man I can't wait for Perkins to eat his words if bucks win the series

[@tolen1689]

That block by AKUMPO was clean af and how he reacted to the alley

[@peterfunky8633]

Big swing in momentum as the sun's were coming.

[@jaykelly7617]

I like the segments where SAS actually can see eye to eye and SAS doesn’t act childish when he doesn’t like what he hears

[@riverofcustard5027]

I think we can all agree, LeBron’s was more important and Giannis’ was more difficult

[@D.A.OhK.]

If Giannis doesn't preserve that 2point lead with under a minute half remaining, Bucks could be facing an insurmountable 3 games to 1 hill to climb. So it's hard to say which was more important at this point.

[@fyemusicplug6486]

@Emeka Ekwulugo yeah it was a win or go home game, def more important.

[@SA-cp4tw]

@Emeka Ekwulugo not to mention if lebron doesn't make that block - the warriors pretty much win the game since it had gone 5 minutes without a single point made. If giannis doesn't make that block they still have time to win the game.

[@Andersonq7]

@@D.A.OhK. yea and lebron overcame that insurmountable 3-1 lead and closed out game 7 with that block stopped the Warriors from getting the lead in the 4 th quarter at oracle

[@alexescutia4805]

@@D.A.OhK. brons was in a game 7 in a finals they were coming back 3-1 in lol

[@ethanorosco4487]

Not to mention that we’re talking about a similar play when Giannis hyperextended his knee against the hawks. The backstory and the amount of space Giannis had to cover is why I put this as arguably if not THE best block in finals history. Literally played perfect pick and roll defense. That block is iconic

[@thatfatguy7591]

Lebron's block on iggy is still the best of all time. Giannis is great but considering they were already up two points, the game would have been tied. Lebron's situation was dire. Came back to force a g7 after being down 3-1 to the greatest winning team in nba history. 4th quarter tied 89 with 2 mins left and neither team could make a basket since 8 mins in the quarter. Iggy on the fast break ahead of everyone would have given the gsw the lead, but lebron came sprinting from behind and blocked it with a few millimeter from being a goal tend. Also cavs were playing in oracle. Sorry, you cant compare the cavs and lebrons back story to the bucks and suns. Giannis block is great but not all time.

[@kuzzaahh3746]

@@thatfatguy7591 THANK YOUUUU literally don't understand how people can even compare this block to lebrons. Honestly probably just out of spite at this point lol ain't no way there is no comparison

[@shrey9699]

@@kuzzaahh3746 It's usually what happens when he doesn't make the finals which is twice in the last decade. People will come out with takes to downplay what he did. Giannis' block is in the same ballpark as an all time great defensive play but if we're adding backstory to it then LeBron's is better considering the circumstances in a Game 7.

[@user-yg4rn5cj3n]

@@kuzzaahh3746 people say lebrons block is the greatest of all time, however in terms of difficulty Giannis destroys LeBron in that category, This block is iconic

[@user-yg4rn5cj3n]

@@kuzzaahh3746 Also that block was a momentum booster,if Giannis didn't get that block then suns wouldve tied and this would be a different series

[@avf1107]

Giannis lowkey might have 2 of the top 3 blocks in an NBA finals.

[@jordanc.3405]

That was not only one of the greatest moments of the NBA Finals, but it was one of the clutch Game Winning/Saving Blocks of all time!!

[@user-bm9cv9vn2k]

It was definitely not as high leveraged as LeBron but personally was more difficult to pull off.

[@JustMoseyinAround]

Prepare your self for the bronsexuals... They don't know how to read.

[@revilloteoj1934]

I disagree Lebron ran from end to end and had to time the block perfectly, as not to goaltend, but giannas block great

[@wixkedwill7011]

@@revilloteoj1934 naw bruh Lebrons block is greater but Giannis block is way better u never seen someone block an alley opp after defending the ball in the pick and roll and blocked a 7fter

[@revilloteoj1934]

@@wixkedwill7011 Lebron block is great, but giannis block is better 🤔 okay, I never seen what Lebron did either

[@Anonymous-ux8ku]

Giannis’ block looks more impressive and was more difficult to pull off, but Bron’s block is better simply because it was in a game 7.

[@alanacevedo4928]

I’ll make it simple: Lebron’s block had higher stakes. Giannis’ was harder to make. So in my opinion, in terms of the block itself, I take Giannis’

[@Tyrunner0097]

I would agree with SAS that Lebron's was "prettier", but Giannis' had a greater degree of difficulty, to go from defending Booker to, in less than a second, react and realize Booker was tossing up an alley-oop, take a big step to his right, and jump up to meet Ayton at the basket, and to actually get all ball on the block; all of those factors makes it the better block. Yes, Lebron's will be considered by many to be greater because it's a Game 7, but Giannis' was still high stakes, and combined with everything he did on that block, Giannis' would be above Lebron's block in my book.

[@ZacharyAdu225]

No, Lebron’s block in 2016 was in a high pressure game 7 to win a championship but this one is definitely up there

[@undefeatedpacifist8389]

Lebrons was more high leverage but giannis block was far more difficult and much more impressive

[@objectivelife7321]

No it wasn’t time left still: kyire saved him lebron is not closer Like Giannis, he gave kyire the ball when last 2 minutes started

[@yvnggoat4739]

i respect your opinion but If Giannis doesint make that block, suns probably go up 3-1. If lebron doesint make that block warriors go up by 2 but Kyrie still makes the 3 to put them up by one

[@Terror832]

Tied for 3rd best block in Finals history imo 3. Giannis block alley oop on DeAndre Ayton 3. 2013 LeBrons disrespectful block on Tiago Splitter 2. 1994 Hakeems block on John Starks game winner 1. 2016 LeBrons chasedown on Igoudala in G7

[@datsapaddlin]

@@objectivelife7321 lol are you trolling…Middleton closed the game out last night

[@sev7397]

Greek Freak ain't playing around!

[@nardoharold7017]

Lebron: “2 to go @cp3” Giannis: “And I took that personally”

[@TheLastWalenta]

Booker: Throws lob over Giannis to alley oop to his man. Giannis: Ok, fine. You think he is gonna make the dunk. Great. Fine. I'm gonna show you he can't.

[@jehushaphat]

When you consider that Giannis is only a few games removed from a knee injury, it makes it even more impressive.

[@medz3288]

Stephen A. Coughs Doctor: You have covid 19. Stephen A. : You’re wrong, and here’s why.

[@horse-4598]

whats sad is he would probably literally say that

[@MrAlinawaz3633]

Stephen A “under the weather “ at the perfect time in his career. Lol

[@docferro361]

He wanted save his career after his comments

[@amaris5145]

Vaccine

[@redyoshi1873]

Max “with the faith of the universe on the line” Kellermen

[@austinclark007]

"fate"

[@edwinyounes4934]

I want IGUODALAAA

[@CJtheGr8.]

Giannis is literally evolving in these finals

[@Trapligo]

Finally stephen a gives some respect to Giannis

[@fireblood4699]

What they not going to talk about… that’s some wilt stuff right there. That’s the type of stuff he used to do (more routinely obviously). I mean amazingly dominant, like you have to watch it multiple times to appreciate it. And he was doing it all 4th quarter. If he wasn’t an mvp, we’d be talking about his amazing defensive performance in the 4th.

[@back2back379]

The way he covered two players there and covered ground like that reminded me of what Pippen used to do.

[@MinatoLord4th]

Max “Load management” No one:….. Molly: ohhhhoooohoooo!!!!!!!!

[@cameronmichelson7457]

I will always be happy to say I saw think block live

[@nielsjohansen9381]

Booker did something just as impressive. A double double with points and fouls

[@22tango79]

Here (0:52) is the a-ha moment when Giannina actually tracks the ball after it has left Booker’s hand and that moment is beautiful to see as a fan of the game. Incredible-a master at work.

[@SDotwarrior]

Easily one of the greatest blocks/plays ever in Finals history

[@atty.fernandog.madarcos8724]

Both legendary blocks. Period.

[@deadboylifex]

Giannis got the best block and best dunk in finals history, they both were clutch and epic

[@techniteazyceomaynardmorga5608]

That block was like a Volleyball Spike. Excellent preparation, timing, and execution.

[@Sam-gl6bm]

You know Stephen A is actually sick if he’s agreeing with max this much 😂

[@moeconcepts7394]

There you have it James, the brother is Skilled. Watch out so you don't get killed on the court.

[@Matte0369]

That block definitely decided the game, it’s almost like Giannis is clutch or something… nahhhhh y’all are too prideful to admit he is after saying he isn’t.

[@QuayThePlay]

Facts

[@haywood0457]

This series was destined for 7 from the get go. Only way it doesn’t go 7 is if either team plays out of character. Otherwise this matchup is statically even across the board. Even in regular season PHX beat MIL by literally 1 point in the last 3 seconds!

[@mars8254]

Sorry, Bucks in 6 my guy

[@rohangupte3545]

@@mars8254 If CP3 turns it over next game like he did this one the Bucks have an edge

[@Tyrunner0097]

I feel the Bucks have the momentum now, even going back to Phoenix. The Suns had every opportunity to put the game away and be in the driver's seat for the rest of the Finals, and without Booker, nobody else came forward to help him. I think they see how determined the Bucks are, and they're needing to regroup now.

[@rohangupte3545]

@@Tyrunner0097 If the Suns fix their small stuff defensively and CP3 limits his turnovers they have a chance plus Ayton needs to get going offensively. If CP3 chokes like he did Game 4 Bucks are winning this

[@kalebtalley2504]

I'm a sun's fan so I was really pissed when it happen but that really was probably the best block I've ever seen this one an lebron's are both legendary plays

[@cacaf8989]

the difficulty and the moment makes it the best

[@ellandecampbell6279]

"Best of all, he doesn't use an interpreter." -Stephen A.

[@indiana_bones5583]

"Probably because he is black" - Rachel Nichols

[@luishernandez05]

😂😂😂

[@ryanmcphee8451]

Lmao

[@gfear24]

One thing that was NOT mentioned was the fact Giannis is essentially playing at about 70% because of the knee injury. LeBron was playing at 100% on his chase down. For Giannis to pivot from one player to Ayton and get up to block the alley-oop, in the span of about 1.5 seconds is next level.

[@myscabula]

Me before finals: if its not nets vs lakers then its gonna be a dry finals. Me last night: praying to god someone randomly gives me tickets to game 5 😔

[@Livesimple_enjoylife]

He’s a beast! Never seen a block like that since watching nba

[@TheVijaiParadigm]

Remember when everyone was saying that Bam's block on Jayson Tatum was the best block in playoff history last year? Now nobody is talking about it.

[@mauricegary9940]

that block was GREAT 💯

[@indiana_bones5583]

Short memories.

[@OrbiTiZZeD]

he wasn't blocking he was giving a high five. positivity 👍

[@barkacademies3829]

I’d like to see First Take absolutely decimate the officials. The refs in today’s NBA are absolutely garbage, no consistency. Booker out there with like 9 fouls and I’m a life long suns fan 😂

[@chriskay1449]

They did decimate the officials and Booker for that matter. In the segment after this they mockingly congratulated Booker for "Becoming the first player in NBA history to foul out 4 times in one playoff game" and flat out declared that the NBA is heavy handed with the refs.

[@jez6078]

How great it would be for Steven A to call out the referees names on every single play

[@sstandarsh]

Glad to have these guys back

[@javenterry8691]

LeBron had help from JR Smith. This was all Giannis

[@estefanyveras4112]

Two different blocks but just as beautiful.

[@aaronjohnson3495]

That block was no way close to Lebron's block of Iguodala. Lebron had a clean high flying block. The Giannis block look like it could have been called either way. Clearly you see Giannis hand hit Andre's hand and wrist but he did get ball too.

[@Floetron]

Shoutout to ESPN for showing the highlights...

[@jamesmcstay4314]

giannas will retire the greatest big man ever

[@johnathonklinedinst5889]

You really think he will end up better than Russell, Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq?

[@justaaveragesportsfan3909]

@@johnathonklinedinst5889 and wilt

[@drakevick1646]

Max said it, the degree of difficulty for Giannis to make that block was insane

[@AdonisKeef]

Giannis’ team was winning and he protected the lead in a series deciding game/play. Lebrons team were losing, that block did not win them the game. The shot made by kyrie did. Giannis has the best block in finals history and it only took him 1 final to get it. The only way lebron’s block will be better is if the bucks don’t win the title which is very possible.

[@plefevre]

I disagree. If LeBron doesn't contest Igoudala's layup and block it, GS wins game 7. It was over. Kyrie may have hit the go-ahead shot but LeBron's block was the key that unlocked the victory.

[@AdonisKeef]

@@plefevre you talking about a team who blew a 3-1 lead in the finals. They had 3 full games to close the series yet you’re sure they would have closed it in the final minute had it not been for that block? Your team was behind and that block contributed no points. Iguadola was going for a 2 kyrie hit the winning 3. It wasn’t because of James’ block that Kyrie the opportunity to shoot that 3, that was an entirely different play. If that block never happens and kyrie hits the 3 then Cavs are still up by one and then lebron still missed a free throw and made another so they would have won by 2 not 4. 🥴

[@MrYunus999]

Iguadela passing the ball back to steph would be like ben simmons passing up a free dunk he did the right thing

[@IGoBySam23]

What? How was it the right thing bro it was blocked 😐 at least wit steph it would’ve been a easy bucket

[@MrYunus999]

@@IGoBySam23 lol it was a Easy layup that was blocked by James.. there is only a few player who could pull off that block.

[@SSJRome]

Stephen A need to go into health and safety protocols smh over there coughing all on the set

[@antogus2027]

Its not infectious after 14 days

[@harikrishna-jk3ww]

Finally a good take from max 🎉

[@kurayahmi]

*LeBron's block wasn't even what was actually impressive about the play, it was the sprint he did to block it, and it was CLUTCH! Max trippin*

[@xeonbladev18]

Giannis block was definitely harder and more skillful

[@Lime.17]

as much as i love giannis's block, lebron chase down are iconic and it will always hold a special place in my heart

[@Tyrunner0097]

If the Bucks win the Finals, we will be remembering Giannis' block in a whole new way. It's hard to calculate its significance RN because the Finals' haven't been decided yet.

[@kiranrajendran8378]

For me this is the better block than LeBron..✌️✌️

[@turzyn40]

Bahaha try to slow down the speed of the video to 0.5x, it's hilarious 😆. It's like they smoked a pound of weed and got drunk🥴. I tried to see the block in slow to see if Giannis hit Ayton's hand... he did. Unexpected discovery gave me a laugh 😅 Start at 0:19 seconds at 0.5x speed and then wait for Stephen A. to speak it's even funnier. You're Welcome😆

[@turzyn40]

Blocking thyy the oop to thee alley ooop 🤣

[@Slenderirl]

I mean A.D was doing this too when healthy.

[@yvnggoat4739]

If AD is in that position he doesint jump

[@nbafns]

AD in 2016 (college) would but the current AD won't

[@diegonelopop]

lmao

[@drewcheung4239]

Replay shows the defense sign @ 57 seconds. That was a block to remember!!

[@edwinyounes4934]

Sorry but lebron’s block was much more impressive and much more important… giannis did it so they don’t go down 3-1. Lebron did it to come back from being down 3-1. Nonetheless this was an amazing block but they gotta stop comparing everything to lebron, it just ruins the moment

[@stavrospavlides2093]

agreed. I'm a Giannis superfan, but let's give credit where it's due: Lebron's block could not have conceivably been higher-stakes, i don't see anyone ever topping that. HOWEVER, Giannis' block was higher difficulty, for what it's worth

[@atribecalledlen3567]

So it’s Giannis’ fault they not down 3-1?

[@stavrospavlides2093]

@@atribecalledlen3567 dude don't get me wrong, Giannis is my favorite player! But in terms of sheer drama, i've never seen anything like that 2016 game 7. Of course i'm not penalizing Giannis for not being down 3-1

[@chriskay1449]

@@stavrospavlides2093 Higher difficulty is what makes it better than LaBron's. Labron's could never do what Giannis did while Giannis already replicated Labron's block in game 1. Giannis's was far more impressive.

[@edwinyounes4934]

@@atribecalledlen3567 no but the facts are that Lebron’s block was much more important than giannis’s block.

[@MacKuhhhhhhh]

A play that only Giannis could’ve made

[@ewajajonna]

Thing is Giannis replicated Lebrons block in game 2 or 3, can't remember.

[@SportzTalkDeej23]

How bout Pj Tucker too for getting that key rebound as well.

[@DexTVReacts]

what a block! Giannis has had a crazy playoff run! All the haters gotta shut up after this run he's been on. Legendary

[@aadeyemi5767]

Not to mention, Giannis actually did the Lebron Block in Game 1. So he has actually done two all-time great blocks already in four finals games

[@RiruKrypto_]

This game will haunt the Suns for the rest of their lives.

[@Playmaker19]

In practice they make you do 2v1 and Giannis did his thang to perfection

[@geoffbruce8605]

Wow, at 2:20 (Even though he's just talking about seeing the highlight in person), Stephen A. Smith actually said that it was depressing for him to not be in Milwaukee.

[@Bluecmu]

I still like the Tayshaun Prince block on Reggie Miller

[@jakeleibowitz165]

Life just seems better when these 3 are in studio

[@fastbreak0822]

Sick......... Talk about a freak.... Shout out Middleton

[@seanruffin2480]

Giannis is that dude that never give up

[@AsapShawn]

Giannis already did lebron block in this playoff and now he did a much greater one at a mean full time

[@pedroniez5277]

lebron had more many iconic blocks on 2016 alone than giannis's whole career

[@backflip3565]

Aytom will be remembered for this more than the game winner lob dunk 😞

[@jerichomangune7502]

That block by Giannis on Ayton had a similarity on Adebayo block on Tatum!

[@HECTORAS_1974]

We have to admit that there is no other NBA player who would have tried to block that switching from one player to another... Maybe an american footballer...

[@jonathanalvarez8477]

All effort

[@willbanks2085]

This was the first good take from first take in a while

[@DexTVReacts]

Giannis already GOATED

[@omari2239]

Both blocks were unbelievable period stop it 😂😂

[@enstetapia9413]

The fact that every other player would've thought that was a long to the basket is the difference. The awareness, the defensive skill and agility to turn and get in that position is all you need to know.

[@johnpestano7077]

Giannis admitted postgame he thought he was going to get dunk on that just shows the humility of Giannis.

[@Thakidd-cb8pw]

The block on the Spurs was amazing too

[@arriandixon7709]

Both blocks iconic

[@amrannahshal738]

Maxx " Degree Of Difficulty " Bayless 🤣

[@kasperrieberg3495]

That was the most nasty block i’ve ever seen !!

[@edsoncalderon1530]

Feels nice when they both agree on something lol

[@Bronkoifish]

I actually find it enjoyable to listen to these two agree on something lmao

[@aduad]

Best block of all time period!

[@chickenbotquack8245]

Max be reading comments lol