Stephen A. responds to Steve Kerr's thoughts on criticisms of Steph Curry's leadership | First Take

Stephen A. responds to Steve Kerr's thoughts on Steph Curry's leadership | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins share their thoughts on Steve Kerr's response to Stephen Curry's leadership amid Draymond Green's indefinite suspension.
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[@sebastiangutierrez336]

"No one is questioning Steph Curry as a leader" says Stephen A, the guy who explicitly questioned Steph Curry as a leader.

[@sanethoughts_ST]

Exactly! I was confused when he said that, when you can literally find the segment of him questioning curry leadership like a day ago 😂

[@xviper84]

Isn’t SAS the biggest steaming pile of trash that has ever happened to sports media?

[@trinifella1]

Thought I was losing my mind. Thank you

[@LordAxiom-]

Which is absolutely valid, you guys need to realize that Steph is far too hands off as a leader and allowed everything to blow up and now is facing the consequences. No one reeled Draymond in until he became a black hole, sucking in every chance of repeating or even competing at this point for a championship because of his continuous and flagrant contempt for being a professional on and off the court.

[@mizzyworldent]

@@LordAxiom-far too hands off? You work with the Warriors brodie?

[@NIFFMusic]

Kendrick cleared that up fast. “Stephen A he was talking about You” 😂😂😂😂

[@waynenelson6378]

That was hilarious

[@J32_]

Lmao on God

[@StreetmoneyRae13]

Took me out😂

[@Zeuwamakanuwadiegwu]

😂

[@franklin8618]

​@@waynenelson6378lmao that triggered Stephen A in such a fun way. Then he said, no, no, no, keep the split-screen up. I don't need one screen lmfao 😂.

[@Tr3_5iv3]

When Stephen A opened up with that comment, Perk started laughing 🤣🤣🤣. He knew it was bout to go down 🤣🤣🤣

[@edwincollins5847]

Lmao he lives for this

[@juicederilus4370]

Perkins said killed me with that lmao

[@thepreacher3726]

Stephan A never criticized KD's leadership when Kyrie was messing things up in Brooklyn. Not once. He made all the excuses for KD and blamed Kyrie purely. Even when people pointed out that Lebron could have managed Kyrie better,if the played together. Stephen A. Still said KD's leadership style was different. Now it's a Draymond perennial issue and since Stephen A. Can't defend Draymond as usual, he turns to blame Curry. And he's disgusted at Steve Kerr and never at Draymond. Double standard personified!

[@zephyrreels7464]

I swear Stephen A d rides KD ever since KDs mom confronted him. This guy is such a goof bro

[@zregory]

Didn't KD say I'm not a leader and I don't want to be a leader before he even went to Brooklyn? And wasn't it KD listening to Kyrie which made him make the choice to go to Brooklyn? Sounds like Kyrie was the leader in this.....

[@thepreacher3726]

@@zephyrreels7464 absolutely correct 💯.

[@baldeagle4710]

KD is an awful leader and let kyrie do whatever he wanted even if it meant destroying the team. Now KD is on a .500 team with three all stars. He needs Steph cause he’s not a leader

[@Young-ep8ik]

KD was never a leader on any team. Kyrie was the leader you just pretend to not know that and make Kyrie seem like a victim.

[@ringbellz1062]

Kendrick Perkins said nah it wasn’t critics it was SA 😂😂😂😂

[@mayaedwards31]

Onggg I was weak cus I was think the same thing only person he could be talking about is him😂😂😂and perk called it out had me weak

[@JRJ93]

😂

[@cedricjr]

5:11 yoo perk is hilarious 😂

[@SheBeCodingSht]

I was weaaaaak!! Me: oh this about to be good!

[@theofficialSamHaye]

Stephen A kept saying, "What WE said was..." Bruh! There was no WE; it was ONLY YOU! Lol 😂

[@easttremont718]

no one gets more emotional than stephen a. when they get called out

[@BLACKMAAT]

LYING HYPOCRITES OPERATE LIKE THAT

[@gingerblue2265]

Absolutely, Sooooo True!!! 😅

[@Longlive24]

Pretty ent if u ask me

[@Nawalta]

That's what happens with narcissists. Notice how he's unable to admit he was wrong with ANY of his stupid takes.

[@DFW817]

He’s just like a female with his emotions.

[@DollarD703]

Part of Steve Kerr’s job is to stick up for his players and defend them. Stephen A sounded silly the other day talking about Steph Curry’s leadership like he’s responsible for another man’s behavior. No one questioned Jordan’s leadership when it came to Dennis Rodman.

[@user-on5fx4xk5m]

Steven A can question anybody but nobody must question him

[@baldeagle4710]

I’m gonna laugh when the Knicks choke AGAIN

[@balinn01]

He's right tho lol

[@e.h3286]

Stephen A talking about someone twisting a story is hilarious 😂

[@GrandTerr]

I honestly thought he meant Curry's leadership overall is meh, because it is in my opinion.

[@killemall923]

SAS is a master at stuff.

[@gamez4408]

@@GrandTerr Lol what do you want Curry to do?

[@Jaynelane8797]

Right??? Smh he is the MASTER of twisting up some shii…

[@joebob1012]

Don’t f with Stephen a. Assault rifle for nothing on him

[@zachperez7984]

perk instigating got me dead af lmao

[@jeremyarrington9427]

he was having a field day 😂😂😂

[@chrismathgenius]

He's happy that he's not on the receiving end of backlash this time.

[@BobbyJenko]

Tell me how Steph is supposed to prevent Draymond’s emotional outbursts. That’s absurd.

[@tigera6]

Apparently Lebron fanboy think Lebron could do that, hes magical.

[@GregNuggets]

@@tigera6did you just hate on Lebron on a comment on a video with nothing about him dude?

[@BryantBrady-xy4yv]

Simple. Go to the front office and say he will NOT put up with it. PERIOD.

[@BobbyJenko]

@@BryantBrady-xy4yv What? Do you think they just politely suggested that he clean his act up earlier in the season? Clearly he’s not capable of doing better, at least for the moment.

[@BryantBrady-xy4yv]

Go to Lacob and say him or me.

[@cousinchris5851]

Brian Windhorst almost fell asleep 😂😂

[@thatwilightzone4760]

He blinkin a lot

[@ivanvalente4752]

This is the battle of the Stephens: Steph Curry, Stephen A & Steve Kerr. 😂

[@fistandpen2505]

underrated observation lmao... Steve-on-Steve-on Steve violence... ensue!

[@mmmcertified9877]

Kerr needs to look at his own leadership, man was watching someone eat nachos in the stands while Dray haduoken'd Nurk right in front of him😂

[@acailacarroll2303]

😂😂😂😂

[@alexxallert412]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lm4733]

😭😭😭

[@YungJay216]

😂😂😂😂

[@EricMcBride323]

Bruh 😂😂😂😂

[@idrisryan503]

standing with Steph and Kerr all day on this one!

[@TA-ht4jo]

Draymond is clearly the leader of the GSW and not Steph.

[@mattkhanna]

If it was between hitler and Stephen a id go with Stephen a but id have to really think about it

[@shellyalvarez4809]

@@TA-ht4jo He partners with Steph. But Steph is the leader of that team. Don't get confused.

[@DwayneIsK1NG]

​@@TA-ht4joThat's wrong. Steph is the LEADER, but Dray is the Heart and Soul of that dynasty. But it's definitely Steph that's the leader

[@ucanhitme]

The fact that we are even having this conversation proves the point. With all we have to worry about as a team now Kerr and Curry are dealing with this foolishness.

[@dbdjdjdjdkkkfkfkkd]

SAS has the most fragile ego

[@jibsmokestack1]

Extremely soft and fragile 😂

[@hagnuj1070]

He was spot on Kerr is a wuss

[@Realdannongreen]

The most

[@bosskobe]

Stop it. He’s defending himself. That’s not being fragile. He puts you in check when you say stupid false and ignorant sh*t

[@1367337]

​@@bosskobe after watching the video... only thing he does is barking a lot of nonsense sh*t

[@d_83nov78]

You’re disgusted with people questioning Steph’s leadership but not with Draymond’s behavior 😂

[@kevinmendez303]

but how do you know he’s not? they can be talking to him in private

[@d_83nov78]

@@kevinmendez303 true but there would be some indication of frustration in his interview

[@vaughnmiller4371]

Both things are true.

[@fastguna650]

Steph had nothing to do with the situation why is he in question?

[@shermandudley5548]

​@@fastguna650he is the leader of the team and if the leader can't get a guy like Draymond to dial back on the crazy then there's a problem

[@TheGhostofMississippi]

Stephen A is capping. He shot at Steph and Kerr called him out. Now he’s saying Kerr is twisting his words? Nah stand on it 😂

[@eternalselph]

Facts

[@6gsanchez]

He keeps saying, “what we said”. No Stephen A, that’s what you said. You brought LeBron into the conversation.

[@abdulalisalam6696]

Strong words from Kerr. Too bad he didn’t use those same words when Green punched Poole and kicking players in the groin!!!

[@MarauderM00gi]

I'm tired of this. Why are you all complaining about him hitting people in the groin? THAT'S WHERE THE TESTICLES ARE. Of COURSE you ain there!!!

[@callmeo5104]

@@MarauderM00giwhat bro

[@RoseCurry5]

Exactly

[@teddygamboa5361]

Poole had to go what are you talking about? Could’ve done without the punch but clearly he was a problem and it shows completely woth what he’s doing in Washington which is he’s a problem! So stop acting like Poole was all good and Draymond caused all that. Draymond just simply knocked out the problem that already existed and put Poole on the fast track out of there which was a positive

[@kevinmendez303]

but how do you know they didn’t talk to Dray when he did those things? is it because they didn’t do it publicly at a press conference? i think that’s what steve is trying to say, is it because steph is not publicly saying anything to dray? everyone can assume he’s not telling him anything?

[@ChrisGFields]

Stephen A just can't say 'I made a mistake. I was wrong'

[@adampepin9944]

Why should he? SAS didn't make one. If you or I did what Dray did we'd go to jail. Curry knows better. He should be a better leader. Period.

[@HeartOTC]

Because he didn’t

[@justinmathis7707]

@@adampepin9944if Michael Jordan did it, he’s “competing”

[@lastshadowman]

He wasn't tho, everyone knows steph deferrs to Dray. That's why Dray wasn't punished for punching Jp... The entire gsw org deserve the failure they are experiencing for enabling and coddling Dray.

[@PraiseThaDon]

​@@justinmathis7707Comparing Draymond to MJ? 😂😂 delusions of grandeur.

[@heso504]

I’m confused. My ears work right. Cause I thought I heard Stephen A say he questioned Steph’s leadership in light of all the Draymond drama. And Kerr directly responded to that take.

[@brightmutant4860]

What's even more "disgusting" is the way Stephen A. is trying to backtrack his comments from yesterday.

[@mikes8020]

If you watch the whole thing, Kerr was getting super emotional over it, almost crying, but it's obviously misplaced. What he's really feelng shitty about is his team blowing up in his face, not Stephen A questioning Curry's leadership.

[@lilxhapo8366]

Tbh bro Steve Kerr has 9 rings I mean he wouldn’t cry if we don’t win a ring this year lol bro and our team is good we just gotta make some changes we haven’t got blown out once this year we just gotta finish the end of the games

[@knowEgo]

You’re wrong he’s emotional because people are trying to in a round about way blame Steph, Green is a grown man he responsible for his own actions.

[@apdadonb.f.m.priorities.8116]

​@@lilxhapo8366 You think rings makes up for everything? Have you ever been in Steve Kerr position before? Why do most of you think that having championship rings is the end all be all in sports. This arrogance is why some the things are happening to this organization. When they was RUNNING the league everything was all good. Now ish has hit the fan and the organization nor it's staff or players know how to respond. 🤷🏾 Let that sink in my guy. 💯

[@glcsander]

This man told Jordan Poole to stand up for himself against Draymond wich later resulted in Poole getting assaulted in practice, the org, the coaches and the players let it fly, he didn't get penalized by the team and them shipped Jordan to the Wizards, where is the strength in numbers the just us motto, KD called Kerr on his hipocresy too, yall let Draymond disrespect the guy and when he wanted to talk about it everyone acted like it was normal, I'm really disappointed on Kerr that was some BS.

[@dex3779]

Kerr is crying cuz he know he should have retired with Bob Myers but now he's left to this and he has no say into who to trade and who to get. LOL

[@weaponxd253]

I like Stephen A, but how does he know what conversations Curry has had with Draymond privately EVEN THOUGH he said he's not talking about privately? Just because he didn't say it publicly doesn't mean he hasnt tried. I hate when Stephen A does this. This was about Draymond and, of course he has to make it an even bigger deal with more names involved. This is reaching in my opinion.

[@sammymorales6838]

100%

[@bajohnson91]

It's literally his job bro

[@weaponxd253]

@@bajohnson91 Where did I say it wasn't his job?

[@limitedbom2206]

That’s what the media is now. If you didn’t say it with 20 cameras and a mic then you never did it. It’s not like they’re talking practically every day or anything, surely they only talk when cameras are on them. It’s almost like some players do things in private because no matter what they say to reporters, they’ll spin the narrative however they want.

[@kxshgaming4773]

This has been a issue for draymond since 2016 no way lebron would allow or go along with this bs and that’s what I think Stephen A was saying

[@moniquewrites9046]

Steph is a great leader but I agree he has EARNED the right to be more vocal now. He’s a great leader and his team needs the wisdom he has.

[@SupremeGon]

My issue with this is we dont know what Steph does on a day to day basis regarding being a leader. Just because he isnt speaking into a mic about it doesnt mean he isnt having those conversations. Thats what makes all of the criticism about his leadership so disingenuous. Until his teammates come out and say these things idk how anyone can question his leadership. Kerr legit just stated hes an amazing leader and he would know more than anyone.

[@THABOMB98126]

Stephan A questioned Curry’s leadership on national tv and now denying it 🙄🫠

[@n.l793]

I thought Stephen a going to cry after Steve kerr's comment 😂😂

[@lastshadowman]

🤡

[@xviper84]

No, he got off on it. Because Kerr validated him by bringing up indirectly in a NBA press conference. SAS doesn’t know anything about the NBA - he just bloviates generalities and makes ridiculous takes in a loud voice.

[@carmenortiz3450]

He certainly likes to hear himself talk.

[@HollisterJones4tw]

It’s amazing Steve A hasn’t been fired, he does this all the time. He would be an amazing politician with his ability to flip the script.

[@ShadowsSovereign]

If they haven't changed the title yet. You can go to ESPN official clip titled "Stephen A Smith questions Steph Curry's leadership" and watch him question Stephs leadership for yourself. This man is the king of the double speak

[@edgar214ER]

Stephan A has no idea what goes on behind the scenes dray is a grown man there’s only so much you can do

[@thisjustin212]

That's not what Stephen A said. He said why don't we hold Steph to the same standard as you would LeBron? That is QUESTIONING Steph's leadership ability. ESPN don't like when people clap back

[@jthomas6968]

That's exactly 💯 what he said YESTERDAY

[@zealot1543]

Exactly! Stephen A wondering how Steph would have an impact on Draymond green IS questioning Steph’s leadership! Like, I don’t see how Stephen A. is gonna try to back out of what he said. If anything, he’s the one twisting the story that he started in the first place.

[@williamharris7849]

haha yeah. "How dare you say I was questioning his leadership. It's just my official position that people should be questioning his leadership." --- Stephen A smith, the #1 sports commentator in the world

[@dathunderman4]

I don’t understand what ppl expect Steph to do. Draymond is an anomaly, and he his own man and you can only do so much. Draymond is a guy that lashed out on KD and basically made him leave the team, all because he got angry over a mistake that HE made. Draymond is going to do draymond things unless he is literally physically restrained. Also, ppl need to understand that LeBron’s leadership style involves a whole circle of guys and infrastructure behind the scenes. Guys like Rich Paul, Maverick Carter, etc. and their connections make sure the his teammates are following the code off the court, which influences how they act on the court. Also, Lebron does a great job of screening for a teammate’s personality BEFORE he ever decides to join a team or recruit him. Notice all of the teammates that LeBron has actively joined, or played “LeGm” in recruiting, have a similar personality- all guys that have a reputation for be even-tempered and staying out of trouble- Wade, Bosh, AD, Rui Hachimura, KCP, etc. Maybe you could say Jr Smith is an exception but Jr was never one to emotionally lash out on the court. You can’t blame Steph for this considering Draymond was drafted, it’s not like he decided to join or recruit Draymond.

[@ANGELOFDARKification]

Stephen A would really feel at home in a Real Housewives type of show 😂

[@J32_]

Look Perk, "Stephen A he was talking to you" Lmao

[@ALYoungFuture13]

ESPN absolutely lives off Drama 😂, thats actually sickening...there no different from TMZ at this point

[@TechPanther7]

National media lives off drama

[@ALYoungFuture13]

@@TechPanther7 lies , thas pure cap...you mean corporate media, not independent media like Knicks Fan TV or Lakers Nation

[@TechPanther7]

@@ALYoungFuture13 the media makes money off clicks, quotes, and breaking news stories. That’s entirely drama lol.

[@ALYoungFuture13]

@@TechPanther7 my G, you lied...you said All Media es Drama...thas a lie...Lakers Nation and Knicks Fan TV are not about Drama

[@TechPanther7]

@@ALYoungFuture13 fan made media is not national media lol. That’s like me putting together CavsFanOfficial KZbin channel and acting like it’s creditable. National Media is always looking for drama. That’s their job lol

[@julyenpinder6253]

Take a shot everytime Windhorst blinks

[@bryamguazhambo8075]

😂😂😂

[@FAMEelvaave]

Lol going straight to the afterlife

[@tbroan169]

Lmaooooo the way Molly said “disgusting” and lmaoo Perk laughing is hilarious. Comedy Take

[@CeeWorld69]

Stephen A tap dancing faster than the late great Gregory Hines 😂🤣😆😆 🕺🏽

[@joyceyeboah5842]

Stephen A is crazy. Draymond is a grown-up man, and nobody should take the blame for his misbehavior. Leave Steph Curry alone.

[@sapapamointense]

Steph could've handled as a leader. what draymond is doing is hurting the team, and is hurting Steph's as well.

[@uncommon8896]

His point is other team leaders get questioned when their teammates act up. Why does Steph get a pass?

[@dwightyawg7781]

@@sapapamointensetake his meat out your throat & quit repeating after him word for word

[@kudamutee2203]

Stephen A is absolutely correct, if it was Lebron , everyone would be up and arms, why can’t curry get the same scrutiny?

[@TruuJones]

​@@uncommon8896and he makes a valid point, because LBJ would've been questioned. But now he's saying Kerr twist his words b/c he doesn't agree or cosign what he said. There's no twisting happening here.

[@StringerBell92]

Steph curry has nothing to do with Draymond acting like a child

[@TheBNCyo]

They're acting like Curry's his legal guardian or something, there's so much you can influence another grown man's behavior

[@dathunderman4]

@@TheBNCyoI guess the leader is supposed to take at least some of the blame for anything that goes wrong in the team, that’s part of being the leader. But draymond is such an anomaly/unique case that it’s crazy to put any responsibility on Steph for this, he’s just someone who can’t sacrifice his emotions for his long-term interest, and on top of that he refuses to take responsibility for anything. It was a sign when he yelled the most disrespectful things at KD in the middle of a late game situation because of a mistake that he made himself. That was one of the main reasons KD left the team. The fact that he said “I don’t ever apologize for things I meant to do” when addressing the Nurkic situation was telling.

[@Zale2332]

What is SICKENING is Draymond's behavior and Kerr's unconditional support for that !!!

[@John-pz6nm]

As much as I love Steven A and Steph Curry Steven A is wrong Steph Curry has no control over Draymond Nobody has control of anyone else This is Draymond's problem It's impacting everyone

[@PkKirby]

Molly looks so uncomfortable when Perk interrupts her, she's got one job to do Perk, let her do her thing!

[@jaust9077]

The irony of Molly getting uncomfortable when interrupted....lol

[@wagnerp1213]

Molly's dangerous ! Look at lavar ball

[@KyleH1357]

Leadership doesn’t have to occur in public. We don’t know what happened behind closed doors, ultimately both Steve Kerr and Steph Curry have influence as leaders but the accountability is with Draymond. I disagree with how they felt they weren’t questioning Steph’s leadership in the LeBron comparison because what else is that supposed to do? Now they have the right to question what they don’t see, but it’s more framed towards Steph not living up to his accountabilities and not asking what did Steph do in this case. I wouldn’t call it disgusting but I can understand why Steve Kerr may feel that way and I think Steph has no obligation to broadcast what actions he has taken to support this situation.

[@metallicafan416]

Behind closed doors they've either done nothing or let him ignore it without consequences. Either way it's an issue and then give this train wreck a 4 year deal and he's gotten worse since signing said contract. That whole organization is responsible. Either would've let him walk or gave him 1 year deals with major consequences for any suspension longer than 1 game. They raised this kid, at this point in his career they are almost as much responsible as the things the spoiled kid does 😮

[@shanenolan085]

Stephen A isn't SAYING it needs to be public... he never said that 😆 🤣 all he's saying is results... if they DID speak with him, he wouldn't be out here doing wild stuff... When Jordan Poole got punched... EVERYONE spoke on their locker room and talk in there, buuuut when it comes to situations like this, NO ACCOUNTABILITY

[@baldeagle4710]

Steph tried but Draymond is too crazy

[@Bone-yall-soft]

​@@baldeagle4710💀 😂😂

[@shellyalvarez4809]

@@shanenolan085 Talked about how it wasn't our business and it's NOT. Talked about how it was leaked and how there was no sound so you couldn't hear Poole running his mouth! The isht he said would have got the taste slapped out of it no matter where he was. But what happens in a private facility like that? Yeah it's not for us. But they ain't the 1st two athlete to get into a physical altercation at practice. Just the 1st one air publicly to fuel all the Draymond hate people already have.

[@TQmusic100]

I’m with Steve Kerr on this one. Steven a smith said exactly that yesterday and now he’s trying to back peddle out of it. I was kind of disgusted with his take on curry as well. “I’m starting to question curry’s leadership is what he started with yesterday lol

[@kishorhegde7218]

Its fair to question steph's leadership because he is in the conversation of all time top 10..The amount of bs draymond has got away with it almost feels like draymond is calling the shots in gsw.. That's why kd left.. They never addressed draymond shooting the last shot and then telling kd off.. Even with JP they swept it under the rug.. Draymond probably has some dirt on everyone in the organisation..😅

[@erikaperez8309]

Not everything needs to be publicized though. I am more than confident that Steph has and does talk to Draymond. YA’LL want to see and hear it and calling Steph and using Lebron as an example. I bet Lebron is not going to going to talk to the press about someone’s personal situation. Dray has to want to change.

[@davidhearn356]

Well as the leader of your team if this keeps happening you probably should address it if you don’t want to be criticized if not shut up and just take it

[@iamtheonlywilly]

Yeah I know he didn’t talk to AD last season. That man was always hurt….or played hurt but was actually at home playing video games

[@Joso97]

I bet Steve Kerr would speak public if somebody put curry in the chokehold or kicked him in the groin OR throw a punch at him “unintentionally “ but since its Draymond they don’t wanna comment public . Gotta be consistent

[@Justice777Allah]

Fair enough, but you are only guessing that he has, and that's what SA is saying. The media is the liaison between the fans and the players; Steph has been dodging Draymond Green questions since the Poole sucker punch. Leaders publicly address bad optics via the media. How else are we gonna know? U can't expect public praise, but get mad at public criticism.

[@yst.laurant]

Don’t need to see everything but we need to see results. And if those are the results of what Steph has been doing…oh my😂

[@SaharaKnows]

Draymond’s issues has nothing to do with Steph curry. Stephen was reaching on that one. I thought that take was crazy.

[@davidjay_]

Crazy take is journalism de rigeour today.

[@lastshadowman]

U must be a moron, steph is the superstar and Leader on the team, whatever he says goes, steph has enabled drays behavior as much as the rest of the gsw org.. He agreed that Dray shouldn't face any repercussions for punching Jp etc... They created a monster and now it's hurting them, serves them right.

[@universe-ie2mk]

Yes it has to do with curry. He's been his teammate for a decade and he should have some influence on him. Jordan had rodman for 3 years and he did some wild and crazy stuff on and off the court. But even he knew that jordan was gonna draw a line and tell him to knock it off. Rodman respected that. Similar with draymond. He is an intense player, but it cant come with the consequence of hurting the team and putting your hands on people.

[@Inpwmdwa]

​@@universe-ie2mkyou cant make anybody do anything thats crazy Draymond need to be blamed front and center

[@Los150]

Yes they do. He’s the leader of the team. If they didn’t, he wouldn’t even speak on it lol

[@youngxozay]

Perk be instigating 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 “HE AIN’T TALKING ABOUT NO CRITICS, hahaha, He talking about YOU [Stephen, A] “ 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrMopar400]

When it comes to Draymond's situation, why is Stephen A twisting it to include Curry? In the words of Will Smith, keep Curry's name out of your mouth.

[@TuLiThy]

Steve Kerr got under Steven A skin 😂😂

[@CR_22]

😂 homie started hella backtracking

[@brucegelman5582]

Well said.Kerr can't hide behind Currys integrity as a leader and make excuses for his inactivity regarding Green

[@user-xg8ov4jl8z]

Curry, Klay, Moody, Jk, Looney ASAP Starting 5= Buckets 🏀 And More Wins Forget The Position there called that’s the way they need to group them and watch them get another Championship Rings and watch them play as a Team Put them in that order and see the results Chris, Podziemski, Payton, Jerome, Dario Second Group Joseph, Lester, Usman, Santos, Jackson Third Group

[@HooksyCollins]

I understand it's The Warriors but Molly saying well below 500 and they're only 10-14 is so extra. Whole 58 games left lmao

[@freefaller79]

Oh cmon! There is a reason why Stephen A works for ESPN in front of a lens and not within the game in an arena…

[@lastshadowman]

And??

[@jazz_soroyuza]

Stephen A: this whole thing all of this, it's all about me (again)

[@ryguyk9375]

Perk being an instigator in this segment is hilarious.

[@lawantemontgomery830]

Draymond is a grown man who just signed a $100 million contract, playing in the nba & one of the most historic franchise. I’m sorry when you got it that good & you a whole grown man you should know better period!

[@kadencampbell8471]

First time I’m against SA. He was questioning Curry’s leadership. He was saying that Curry needs to be better and hold his team accountable and now today “he’s a great leader blah blah”

[@noeljohnson1069]

When Steven A gets called out he switches up 🤣🤣

[@1367337]

First what???! first time 😂😂😂😂Bruh you must've been as bad as this take throughout your whole life

[@baldeagle4710]

The fact is that even Lebron wouldn’t be able to keep dray in check

[@therealkwamebrownbustlife]

Stephen A always finds a way to bring another brother down smh

[@King_Quin]

I’m from Mississippi and always defend the brothers but in that case screw that. He brought himself down

[@matchhunter7012]

People like you are the problem. Race has nothing to do with it !!!

[@calvinaddison2316]

point on 1why I stop watching his show

[@therealkwamebrownbustlife]

@@calvinaddison2316 needs to be cancelled

[@infinitysconcinnity2418]

Not always but in this scenario, absolutely!

[@highlyfe600]

So over SAS antics it’s sickening in so many ways. His days at ESPN are numbered 🙏🏾

[@BeefPapa]

SAS is entering the Skip Bayless stage of his career

[@infinitysconcinnity2418]

Leadership takes many different forms. LeBron leadership will not be Steph leadership (and vice versa). Why does Steph need to intervene in precisely the same way that LeBron might? No two leaders are the same, and expectations of leadership from individual to individual needs to be adaptive rather than constrictive.

[@lastshadowman]

Stfu, everyone knows steph deferrs to Dray. That's why Dray wasn't punished for punching Jp... The entire gsw org deserve the failure they are experiencing.

[@eddiebgoingplaces7312]

We judge because the way we think? We should not be judging! We should be having a conversation! Till there is nothing more to said or someone in the conversation just stop talking lol

[@Grimlo9ic]

Well said. This is just a whole big issue about something that shouldn't be one. They pivoted to make it a Kerr vs Steven A now because they Draymond thing is pretty much (rightfully) already clear cut and not much more can be milked out of that headline 😂

[@bluewave3417]

Funny to hear Stephen A comparing Steph’s leadership to LeBron’s. As if LeBron’s is the standard. But him and others spent years criticizing LeBron’s leadership saying he did lead like Jordan or Kobe. Draymond has some real internal issues. Not sure how Steph Curry is supposed to be the one to lead him out of it.

[@junebuggy240]

Lebron Our Team is Top Heavy James? Lebron the young players are the problem James? Lebron Kyrie is my son, just fit in K. Love James? LOL

[@TurtleneckSweater-tw7hw]

He's talking facts though. If this happened on the Suns, people would be questioning KD and Book, if this happened on the Lakers, people would be questioning Bron... the list goes on. Steph Curry seems to have immunity on these kinds of issues. If Brook Lopez was acting like this, you don't think Giannis and Dame's leadership would be questioned?

[@jaggedarts33]

​@TurtleneckSweater-tw7hw 100% you understand Stephen A's take. If this behavior has been going on for years, for sure they would question the leaders of the teams.

[@RoseCurry5]

​@TurtleneckSweater-tw7hw exactly and I'm a steph fan

[@gg_Javier]

​@@jaggedarts33= Draymond has been misbehaving for nearly a DECADE -- but the frequency & severity has ACCELERATED this season.

[@coreydon7097]

Looks like Steve Kerr got Stephen A. all in his feelings 🤣

[@user-rs6id1je4e]

😂😂😂😂😂 how did this go from questioning Currys leadership. To 5 min rant on why stephen a , has been #1 for 12 years 😂 . This man is the most unsecure person on TV lol 😅

[@TheHezzii]

Stephen is ALL TALK sitting high up on his Avery tower!!!

[@gg_Javier]

Ivory ...

[@TheHezzii]

@@gg_Javier it was auto correction bro, chill out 😂

[@ericchen9317]

Talking about it to the media isn't going to help Draymond or the Warriors. They'll deal with it internally.

[@undefined6585]

Thank you Idky the media thinks by talking to them the problems is gonna go away they just want to be nosey 😂

[@marckusduverger9776]

While I agree with you, they dealt with Draymond punching Jordan Poole internally too…

[@miamimercenary9623]

like they’ve been dealing with it since he kicked Steven Adams in the nuts in 2016?? wake tf up man. they haven’t dealt with it, that’s why it’s still happening

[@RoseCurry5]

Like they've been doing it?

[@RestlessRizz]

They know that, we know that. All of this is simply for viewers to tune in my guy.

[@rosemaryharris4883]

What do they expect Steph to do, tho? This shouldn’t even be a discussion when it comes to Draymonds behavior

[@ZeeButsog]

The Golden State Warriors have fired head coach Steve Kerr and General Manager Mike Duneleavy in the wake of the team's 10-14 Thursday loss to the Clippers! "I want to thank Steve and Mike for their hard work, dedication and professionalism, and wish both them and their great families nothing but the best," "These decisions are never easy, -- especially when you consider the number of people they impact. We are clearly not where we expect to be, however, and we need new vision. Doing nothing in the name of continuity was not a risk I was willing to take. Our fans have stood strong through so many ups and downs and close games. They deserve more. Frankly, they've earned more. Building and maintaining a championship-caliber program remains our ultimate goal. And reimagining how we achieve that goal begins today." 😛✌️

[@papertags]

Kerr is trying to rally the team around Steph and not Draymond and using Stephen A to do it. It's a Phil Jackson type move.

[@IggysLoudmouthPodcast]

He did learn from the Goat

[@HighPlainsDrifter53]

Hes not gonna talk bad about his enforcer. It's just like ewing, not responding to some things that oakley said about Ewing. You dont bad mouth the guy that goes to war for you, in private is a different matter but we dont know about that.

[@ericdudley4169]

Finally someone said it. Steph's enforcer Dray, is his protector, and that same aggression, passion, and power that makes Dray a true and great enforcer and presence on the court also makes Dray a loose canon sometimes, like Rodman, Oakley, Laimbeer. And Steph definitely needs Dray. Why put him down aggressively, publicly?

[@ty101ty]

He ain't an enforcer, he's a nuisance and a headache

[@darrengordon-hill]

ENABLING

[@uptbo2025]

This was better then the soaps today 👍🏾

[@joebucketsTV]

Stephen A, you lying bruh…you LITERALLY questioned Steph’s leadership on this subject and then YOU twisted what you said

[@williamhsantos6834]

Leadership is also about knowing when to step back and allow life to teach someone a lesson.

[@darrengordon-hill]

When have GSW done that?? They tolerated bad behavior when they won and are now hiding behind "mental health" when losing. That's called ENABLING!!! Kerr making Steph a "victim" is just FURTHER sadness!!

[@Just_The_Don]

@@darrengordon-hillwe don’t know what happens behind the curtains, at this point your assuming.

[@darrengordon-hill]

@@Just_The_Don Clearly nothing!! We were LUCKY to see the Poole footage!! SAS is talking about PUBLIC statements!! Were AD suspended, we wouldn't have to search for LeBron

[@SupremeGon]

​@@darrengordon-hillwhy does the actions of a grown man in the heat of the moment have to reflect so hard on Steph and Kerr? You can lead a horse to water but you cant make him drink it.

[@darrengordon-hill]

@@SupremeGon Because HEAD COACH and STAR PLAYER of the team he plays for!!! Few weeks ago, Kerr "never saw" the Rudy incident, then backed the "saving his teammate" narrative. Now he's again spouting narrative. HE is supposed to be a leader of men. But apparently they're children bullying a substitute teacher

[@Wisestomatoe]

These players are millionaires they gone be alright 😭

[@Mac2Mon]

I’m straight questioning Steve Kerr’s leadership…. He, Steph, Klay and the Warriors organization have been complicit for a long time…. Last year was a huge red flag and they were more mad it leaked

[@Back-Court]

That's weak Stephen A. Dez Bryant said he wants to knock you out and you respond to him with a gentle tone, Steve Kerr expresses his opinion about your critic of Steph and you go off on him, yelling and all. Why didnt you yell at Dez like that? That's weak. You're talking about Steph should do this and that for Draymond. How do you know what Steph has said to Dray behind the scenes? Aren't you Draymond's friend? We dont know if you've been talking to Draymond behind the scenes but no one is calling you out. Get it together bruh, seriously.

[@jessewright8930]

When comes to enabling Draymond Stephen A is definitely right. Idk if he questioned Steph’s leadership or not I feel like the headlines twisted it. But what’s truly sickening is overlooking Draymond poor behavior and unsportsmanlike conduct.

[@tonytoni1150]

They enable bad behavior. Like a bad parent.

[@RockstarxQ]

You guys are full of sh*t I can tell y’all don’t actually follow draymond and just follow the news

[@newrecruit100]

Draymond is an emotional player lol. He’s played on or close to the edge his whole career and it’s has helped the warriors. I’m sure if there was no benefit to it then they would’ve nipped this in the bud years ago. They’ve suspended him multiple times, probably had numerous conversations with him. This is on Draymond, why are people absolving him as if he’s a child that doesn’t know better

[@unclerico1106]

​@@newrecruit100maybe because at this point he's viewed as a child. Say what you want but the elbow to nurkic was a childish move.

[@TheSentry603]

Stephen A is only the smartest person in THIS room, not most rooms

[@jahfiend]

Stephen A. not being able to handle criticism is my new favourite type of media

[@L0ngstrip]

If Steph was a good leader Draymond would have stoped by now or be gone. SAS is trying to be diplomatic with the reality of this situation. The warriors trio and coaching staff love what Draymond does and that's why they are in this situation right now. They were enablers.

[@yellosaunders5623]

I wish i could hit like button a million times.well said

[@yellosaunders5623]

all commenters on this topic too focused on what stephen a said or at least way he put it...POINT IS IF STEPH WANTS I F TEAM WANTED TO DRAYMONDS BEHAVIOUR WOULD HAVE CEASED A LONG TIME AGO..YOU DONT WAIT TILL YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER TURN 12 OR 13 BEFORE U START DISCIPLINING THEM YOU DO IT FROM TODDLER

[@kevinmendez303]

i think stephen A smith is wrong on this one because they might be doing a lot of stuff to try and help Dray privately and asking those questions make no sense because steph has never been a player who is going to publicly throw teammates under the bus

[@abigailmcdonald9133]

I mean at the end of the day, Stephen A didn't do anything he didn't do with KD when Kyrie was under the microscope. He called KD out. And, he would've called Lebron out. Whether you agree with him or not, he's been consistent. And, I take Stephen A's position on this one, what makes Steph untouchable? I don't agree with a lot that Stephen A says, but he's got a job to do. It's unfortunate that Stephen A didn't call Kerr himself out because he is culpable as well. All the bloviating about the league getting it right all of a sudden is BS. Draymond punched a teammate and didn't receive penalty and the teammate was traded. Give me a break, Kerr.

[@williamharris7849]

I wasn't questioning his leadership, it's just my position that people should be questioning his leadership

[@JustinChristopher-ov7gw]

Steve Kerr didn't twist jack $h!t LOL. You flat out said Curry 'ain't that dude' who will be a vocal leader.

[@adamgentry6239]

I have issues with Kerr’s handling of the situation too, but for Smith to say he didn’t question Curry’s leadership yesterday just isn’t true. I’m not saying that he was wrong for asking the questions either, but you don’t get to then say you didn’t ask them.

[@LUHBABYWOO]

I mean when he was talking yesterday he was DEFINITELY implying curry isn’t the leader and Draymond was.

[@ederperez4480]

Why does other players have to speak on another man's actions 🤦‍♂️ Plus their teammates 🤷‍♂️

[@streethypetv6029]

Stephen A Smith is Right If It Was LeBron James it Would Have Been A Different Story, Facts 💯

[@WarrenPuffet]

Hilarious that no one ever questions Lebron in the media about anything, but use situations like this to say “people would be all over Lebron if this was him”. 😂

[@michaelkirschner6009]

LeBron is the most scrutinized athlete in the history of sports.

[@tylertheurer9122]

​@@michaelkirschner6009he is quite literally not. He is not the most scrutinized player in his own league, in his own era. Being popular isnt the same as having your actions scrutinized.

[@Boredmillenial]

​@tylertheurer9122 Have you been ASLEEP for the past 20 years? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tylertheurer9122]

@@Boredmillenial just not blind..... when was the last time you heard about a comment James made in private? When did we last speak about his millions and millions of dollars he gets from china? When has he ever been called out for being an extreme narcissist? He gets all praise and nearly no scrutiny. And any scrutiny he does get, is typically around his play and not anything involving his personal life.

[@theBlackBearrrr]

​@@tylertheurer9122he quite literally is. Where have you been?

[@sav5191]

Confirmed!!!! First take has been number 1 for 12yrs by bringing Lebron James into every discussion even when completely unnecessary.😂😂😂 Your welcome FOX Sports, that is all you had to do.

[@lilxhapo8366]

Curry is back on that 2022 vibe I can feel it when he kicked the chair it’s over for the nba watch he hit 40 or 50 vs nets and we go on a streak Steve Kerr coach advice : give klay more minutes but with minutes play more with bench to get his momentum back Give moody more minutes Wiggins play great defense and knock down open shots and get great looks get back to 2022 wiggins Kevin looney get rebounds and protect the paint Warriors go on a big winning streak after they beat nets Saturday December 16th game start @ 8:30Pm

[@danieldelbene6771]

yessir

[@TechPanther7]

The Warriors are no where near as deep as they were back then. It’s an end of an Era. Without Steph, the current Warriors are a lottery team

[@JoseAngelCorona8]

i’m with you! 👌🏼

[@jamesb5799]

I can visualize Steve K. giving Stephen A. the Will Smith slap and saying "Keep my point guard's name out of your f------ mouth!"

[@MrOctober44]

He first claims that he was misunderstood then rips Curry again.

[@jackjohnson8244]

I don't like SAS, but Kerr is just deflecting here. Regarding Draymond, Kerr has flat out lied about what people have seen with their own eyes. Now he's just trying to make this something else as a way to get pity for his team. I wish Jordan would pop him in the eye again.

[@kpNov23]

Right on brother

[@yellosaunders5623]

I wish i could hit like button a million times here.What persons are saying in comments disgust me. Everyone is too literal . Even if he was questioning Steph leadership and i agree its because hes so great that greatness should be easily be able to handle a teammate who also by the way worships the ground steph walks on. As for Kerr hes that guy who its great once its someone on our team but disgusting if someone on another team does same

[@crystalj3617]

Stephen A. you don’t get cool points for tryna go in on Steve Kerr! Have this energy for dez Bryant or Kyrie in person 😂😂😂

[@DannyP-dm1pw]

What about Michael Jordan's leadership when Rodman was allowed to binge party in Vegas? How about Bill Parcells leaderhips when LT didn't show up to practice due to partying. What about Vince McMahon's leadership when Stone Cold was allowed to stun his boss?

[@rudrakshbharadwaj3870]

Stephen A talking about kerr twisting the story while doing the same himself as he speaks is hilarious