Stephen A. thinks Steve Kerr is ‘FULL OF IT’ with Team USA rotation issues 🍿 | First Take

[@srinivassuresh466]

Only in U.S.A will you be critized for winning with a game plan. Stephen a Smith making an issue about a whole lot of nothing...

[@vic3knight310]

It's really just a testament to how garbage sports media is in the USA

[@Carlton08]

Y’all realize it’s a DEBATE show.. somebody has to disagree and defend their point. this is TV entertainment.

[@jayjohnston4135]

​@@Carlton08The big issue here though is that this isn't entertaining

[@Daffy_C]

@@Carlton08No duh.There is no need to debate a topic that has been brought up out of nothing. That's the point, this whole storyline was made up by the media. It's a whole bunch of other things they can debate why a make up a dumb storyline 😂

[@jagr06]

winning isn't the point, the team has some of the best players in the world playing shouldn't even be thought of as "can we do it"

[@freddygaulman5493]

Espn the only network still talking about this😂😂😂

[@soda8736]

Undisputed too

[@mcbuckets813]

They have to create artificial drama for clicks

[@DavidGarcia-on9gn]

It’s stupid Jayson Is a high volume scorer team USA don’t need that. There are better role players style stars that are on this team why can’t they understand that? Book is an example he isn’t scoring because his role is different but he is so efficient and good at his role he gets a lot of minutes. You take a look at Tatum he is not efficient he needs volume to be somewhat efficient in 5-6 shots he will go 2-5/6 and they don’t need that. Just look at how Efficient Jrue , White, Ant, KD , and Book are. It’s almost like these ppl don’t know the game at all

[@pg13pacernation30]

ESPN reporters all of a sudden has become head coaches 😂😂😂

[@Theyaintme_cb6]

Maybe because it has over 100,000 thousand views when ever it gets uploaded, and hey even all you goofies in the comments are watching

[@asset34]

Getting sick of Stephen a predictable awful takes

[@2easy7]

dude has become a clown

[@omgrashad6956]

It’s not an awful take at all!! There’s absolutely 0 excuse for him to have 0 minutes! Y’all acting like they’re complaining about him getting 7 minutes or something! They’re up double digit points with several minutes left! And you couldn’t at least sub him in ?!? Let him play a lil defense and get a shot or two?!? He rode the pine like he isn’t up to par with the rest of the guys out there! That’s ridiculous!!

[@asset34]

@@omgrashad6956 i can tell you aren’t worth the time to explain this to. I’ll keep it short. So the game is under control and you’re going to risk putting in one of your best players in for garbage time? Gtfoh

[@omgrashad6956]

@@asset34 is that not what they do in the NBA? Or any other sport?!? 🤣. Hating on SAS doesn’t have to turn into bashing me! You keep that energy for him seeing as though you clearly watch. You clearly comment then you’re a supporter!!! 🤣 goofy dude you aren’t even worth your own time

[@timmcneill667]

Agreed

[@AustinLoveArc]

STEVE KERR is coaching this team to huge wins with his rotation. If grown men want to sit and pout on the bench then they don’t deserve to be playing for the USA. These are the most talented players in America and if they have an issue being a team player then they can go tf home

[@RC-ro4gq]

you don't know anything about being a competitive athlete. Quiet please.

[@retrosoul8770]

Austin completely agree. It's about winning not about satisfying everyone's ego and pride.

[@MikkiChavez]

You sound ignorant af

[@MikkiChavez]

@@AustinLoveArc you are ignorant af

[@MikkiChavez]

Sounds ignorant. How does Derrick White & Jrue play more than Tatum?

[@jmicro47]

If they lose, he complains If someone doesn't make the squad, he complains If someone doesn't play, he complains If someone doesn't play well, he complains If the team barely wins, he complains Let the team and the coaching squad do their job to win as a team. Dude is doing NBA TMZ here to keep ratings.

[@Qayoh_Renzel]

Lmao the team won both games by 20 points. There are no problems. Y'all don't need to create drama for views

[@RobbieStacks90]

They were supposed to win both games by wide margins. Steve Kerr needs to stop playing with people's time and money. Grown men don't take two weeks out of their lives to fly to France to ride the bench. He's not going to learn his lesson until he gets confronted in his office.

[@SPACEKNOCKERZ76]

Yeah. Nothing burger.

[@RC-ro4gq]

keep watching anime you scrub. You never been a professional athlete before.

[@nateisinvincible]

@@RobbieStacks90 so winning by 20 isn't a "wide margin"? This isn't the 90s. They aren't gonna win by 100 every game lol

[@G82Watts]

Exactly and jayson tatum isnt a good spot up shooter. I rather have d book in his position then tatum on the floor.

[@davidfuller2011]

Nah...the media is creating issues even before the games began. Remember the whole Tatum should've spoken up for Brown??? You guys capping...

[@groundtrader173]

There is something happen behind this why SAS is going hard on to try to expose

[@davidfuller2011]

@@groundtrader173 only time will tell.

[@ghsense2626]

He should have spoken up but he jealous ye didnt get the FMVP

[@davidfuller2011]

@@ghsense2626 and he told you this right?

[@royneal910]

What happen when Donovan Mcnabb when he spoke up for Michael Vick?

[@asset34]

Yall tryna be a distraction to the team. Debating this now is poor form.

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Right ✅️ smh 🤦 😒

[@tjbosslyfe342]

It's 5 better players than Tatum on the court. They sit Embiid to give other players time . And they still complaining about Kerr. They winning . By like 20. He knows how to coach champions.

[@wadeazore2706]

But also it’s based on match ups

[@tjbosslyfe342]

@wadeazore2706 Jason Tatum never been the missing piece to a winning team till he won the title. He not getting on the court over steph lebron kd.

[@jagr06]

@@tjbosslyfe342 ok then put him in over embiid, dude is injured and barely is effective on the court

[@tjbosslyfe342]

@jagr06 I won't aurgue they can. The roster loaded. But it's a pecking order in Basketball. He will get his chance . Fans say Jalen brown better . Tatum young if he do get in he better not be the reason we loose . Because he don't won't that pressure on him. Media would have a field day.

[@thebops4180]

It's a joke a 40yo starts every game! Lebron has had his time! Tatum any day!

[@DekuMight45]

Chiney…. Them legs

[@chumaifezue4896]

👀😭🤣

[@tommytexter4054]

U wet?

[@spitzrealist86]

Bruh 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tommytexter4054]

@@DekuMight45 u wet?

[@tommytexter4054]

@@DekuMight45 u weeeet?

[@truthonly-]

Stephen A upset when they said you dabbled a little with playing basketball 😂😂😂. His feelings are hurt. Mr 1.5 pts per game in college

[@notacat7127]

Better than jip payless

[@truthonly-]

@@notacat7127 nah they the same 😂. 1.3pts and 1.5pts 😆😂

[@prolific1518]

​@@truthonly- nah skip played JV as a junior. Water Pistol Pete Jr

[@truthdr6735]

Seems like you got triggered​@@notacat7127

[@notacat7127]

@@truthonly- they both trash but jip on a whole different level of trash

[@franchisedidit]

calling it “issues” when they are blow out wins is ridiculous lmao.

[@bobby12348]

Steven is a🤡

[@thomascrowniii1693]

How many Olympic teams has Stephen A coached? The only problem Kerr will have is if he doesn't win the gold.

[@mcevensbien-aime4558]

Well said man!

[@khalilarashid]

@@mcevensbien-aime4558Exactly

[@actionjackson5991]

Now Stephen A and has coaching experience 😂😂😂

[@Lokedout562]

He cry’s whenever there a white coach

[@dancershortie9493]

Bro it’s USA Team this is not NBA Team. stop being soo sensitive and drama queen they won and one step to gold medal. Yall just need topic to talk about

[@ronnelllee9008]

Really making a big deal out of nothing. This isn't these players franchise team, they not wearing celtics, lakers, warriors, philly jerseys.

[@kaysheye7784]

thank you brother, happy Friday

[@tebohoanchored]

Problem is that people don't wanna be honest about the real facts of the game. In every sport, the team chooses the best players to execute the game plan than the stardom of a certain player. It's not about what the player does for their respective teams but what they do on the court and if they will execute the game plan. It's not about the ish discussed here. Creating noise and creating egos unnecessarily in the mind of players benched.

[@MrPcGames2]

Man if Stephen A. doesnt just stfu and take this gold medal i stg

[@uncledogg5156]

Totally, dude needs to chill.

[@OxonHill3]

😂😂 facts

[@user-oi3su7sw5n]

​@@uncledogg5156LBJ fanboys has enter the chat

[@rarered7856]

@@user-oi3su7sw5nplease stfu and put the phone down 🙏🏽

[@DiorWoodsOfficial]

Dude acts like he’s against team USA, makes no sense

[@NinersGiantsNation]

SAS has never liked Kerr, he called him the “Golden Boy” before he even coached a minute

[@RobertSaxy]

I appropriate you keeping the receipts

[@bye692001]

I remember that episode

[@jbabes229]

Chiney look good AF

[@javaromunnings8139]

Yes to me she is always looking good

[@mikereed1376]

Chiney giving mad leg action today.

[@user-lc6cz7dh2e]

Wow 👌

[@Artbyartcreates]

The fact that SAS knows he coming with the bs is hilarious!! McNutt and Bae coming with with a sensible dispute and here he comes maneuvering through the cracks to make his point that stirs up drama 😂😂😂

[@nitoshadow]

Bae? 😂😂 she do look good tho

[@dojo1371]

Its funny how SAS who averaged 1.1 points and hasnt coached a day in his life is criticizing someone whos won multiple championships both as a player and a coach. This nonsense needs to stop.

[@rtp4527]

He actually did coach during the all star weekend and he LOST 😂

[@Shaolin91z]

In a 20 point blowout...he could have put Tatum in. Legitimate complaint

[@rtp4527]

@@Shaolin91z in the Olympics games, the spread win matters. Tatum started the last game against South Sudan and gave a whopping 4 pts. All that complaining for him to under perform

[@firstghost3038]

Nobody on that stage or in the world can speak on Steve Kerr. He has like 10 Championship rings. He's better at his job than they are at theirs.

[@leonyses2887]

He’s better at their job, than they are at theirs too.

[@WorldBeater123]

Ever since Kerr called out Stephen A, Stephen A been in his feelings

[@ashokathegreat4534]

When he called out Stephen and about what?

[@1crediblemessenger494]

Kerr is not creating problems with the rotation he’s putting the best team out there to beat these teams that present the USA problems.

[@randolphdefreese7874]

His job is to win the gold medal not make people happy.

[@jsidkfncjfdldld]

Just remember, Sas couldn't put together a lineup to beat shannon sharpe in the celebrity all-star game. But I guess he knows what he's talking about 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hubbardsmith326]

@@jsidkfncjfdldld exactly. I’m convinced the man is jealous of athletes

[@dewunmikarunwi]

Stephen A might catch a heart attack at this rate. The team is winning, I'm sure everyone on the team understands what's going on better than Stephen himself.

[@Artbyartcreates]

Kerr gave a reasonable reason for what he did😂.. the same reason they got White over Brown… white is doing all the little things I don’t think brown would be doing.. we got plenty of bucket getters bruh…. Kerr doing his thang!

[@rons1099]

American media SUCKS we’ve won both games with flying colors and they still finding somin to b*tch about 🙄

[@bpaperu]

That is why Steven A. is a professional talker and (thankfully) not a coach.

[@Kat_Dadi]

This is being blown out of proportion...you started off saying This is USA not NBA...so as long as they win the gold, WHO CARES!!!

[@khoa2610]

lol SAS stop trying to create issues when there is nothing there

[@Ekleaz]

Guarantee there are issues with the guys sitting the bench. Smfh

[@emelyvidanes7303]

NBA and Olympic basketball differ including rules, game structure, and overall style of play. In Olympic basketball, each team have 12 players, with a total of 40 minutes of playtime, Kerr must strategize rotations to ensure optimal performance while managing player fatigue and potential injuries. This often involves benching some players during the game to give others rest and to adjust tactics based on the flow of the game. Balancing playing time and ensuring all players are effectively utilized is a key part of coaching strategy, the focus for basketball teams is primarily on winning and bringing home a medal for their country and not individiual performance

[@trebm3]

Stephen A gonna have a heart attack for making drama out of nothing. CONSTANTLY

[@johnnyvansguard869]

Imagine having a team full of superstars and you get criticize for some of them not getting into the rotation. I don’t think these “expert” knows that only 5 players can be on the court at the same time. Stop making something out of nothing

[@mattbedrosian5298]

People in their minds have created a perception of Tatum of being a player much better than he actually is. He's objectively the worst non big man catch and shoot guy on team USA. He can't be out there chasing 6'2 guards on defense. So guys like Jrue, Ant, White, and even Booker are more valuable defensively in that aspect. And he's a bit hesitant with the ball in his hands.

[@johnathanearle1541]

You would think we haven’t won a game in the Olympics the way Stephen A. Is talking about

[@Ekleaz]

You would think keeping players on the bench is actually helping them win. They would win with them playing, this is ridiculous

[@humma34]

That's Stephen A job, make controversy and have a conversation. People love controversy

[@darellwoodard738]

I'm NOT Challenging a Coach who has 9 NBA Titles were Winning & he obviously knows what he's doing

[@BabylonGateLA]

Somebody really needs to check Stephen A in real life bruh. His ego through the roof especially considering he has been nothing but a talking head 😂😂😂

[@Joshwaheazo]

I trust the 9 time champ over the guy that averaged 2 points at college.

[@MrRolaCosta]

There's a war in the middle east in which Americans are getting killed by freaking Yemens and a single game that Tatum hasn't played gets SAS so emotional

[@D753e]

Chenay is showing all the yams! Married life looks good on her.😅

[@L4pa100]

Look like she about to get a divorce

[@dojo1371]

​@ronm3034 why you say so?😂

[@L4pa100]

@@dojo1371 what husband wants her wife to be on tv showing off like that? And what wife would go to work like that?

[@lonnieknight9187]

​@ronm3034 that's hate. You act like she half naked

[@jagr06]

@@L4pa100 A husband who understands his position, if you can't be an adult and look past THAT then you're clearly have no business being married.

[@paulwerder3705]

Stephen a calling someone "full of it" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Zoidielicious]

So now the quest is not "going for gold" anymore, instead who starts, plays, and benched.

[@scruffd0g193]

Media is ridiculous. Team US wins 2 blowout games and they are still talking about this.

[@purpleflan6]

Skip Bayless passed the baton to Stephen A. for making issues just for sake of content and interactions lol

[@jonathanprinters]

Last time I checked Stephen A isn’t and hasn’t been a coach

[@rickymorgan4748]

Steven A clearly doesn't understand coaching or managing a team full of all stars.

[@kitataq]

Yeah someone is definitely FULL OF IT and creating problems, just not Steve Kerr.

[@dezheathen]

The disrespect to Kawhi Leonard is personal and idk why he bring it to TV

[@AR-rn8ok]

Bro no one cares about Kawhi, they load managing their lives like Kawhi taught them, and only following Steph and Lebron.

[@pg13pacernation30]

ESPN reporters all of a sudden has become head coaches 😂😂😂

[@KPHTvOfficial]

The fact that ESPN needs drama to get views, creating one out of nowhere is cruicial.

[@s.theskeema2050]

We would’ve lost to Sudan without Tatum going beast mode for 4 points 🇺🇸 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DiorWoodsOfficial]

Why are y’all trying to create something out of nothing ? This isn’t the Boston Celtics, it’s team USA….

[@Back2bibleVideos]

Stephen A dressed like Tubbs from Miami Vice 😂

[@ovallera]

He looks like a clown

[@socratesphilosophies2459]

Colonel Sanders

[@riseaceonova]

1st time in a long time I felt Steven A is Wrong let the Coach cook 🧑‍🍳 he’s winning

[@Josiahjehu123]

Are men allowed to be on a NBA panel anymore? This world is ridiculous now

[@Staymad91]

This might be the worst crew ever assembled on first take 😂

[@nsd_respect]

First Take: AliExpress Edition 🔥

[@Hollywdq]

It’s strategically setup that way! Setting (NABJ) makes sense and right on cue with where we are now with this upcoming election. ESPN knows EXACTLY what they’re doing.

[@jt-xz6tr]

you’re either white, 12 yrs old or both

[@dice3685]

😂😂

[@kingX777]

It’s all espn/Disney women empowerment movement 🙄

[@td5647]

Stephen a trying to back Tatum after being of his biggest haters the past 2 years is pathetic.

[@lavantepeters2687]

you would think by the way everyone going at kerr, that usa is losing 😂😂

[@ariesavril519]

As long as the team is winning it don't matter who's gonna play or not and who's gonna have more playing time...

[@mikemazion27]

This whole rotation thing is being way overblown! Everyone on the team is literally either an all star, a champion, and/or a future hall of famer!! Plus again THEY’RE WINNING!!!

[@DruDilly]

No. The media is creating issues. Steve Kerr has this team winning by 20 ppg. He was right to Embiid and Tatum based on the matchups they had.

[@mangesh9034305]

Oh look! Monica McNutt is back from her suspension 😭😂

[@kscproductionatl88]

Black Queens 🔥

[@mariosilva1723]

He’s not playing behind jrue and Derrick white he’s playing behind lebron and KD and you gotta think about fit. His game is a do everything type player, but he’s not better than Bron and KD at that. He the other players are specialist at what they do it’s not always gonna be a good fit just because you’re good.

[@adamrisch]

This 100%. Spot on.

[@sejiroagosa]

SAS Can Be Such A Goofy Sometimes Man…Dude Knows Numbers, Stats, And How To Be Entertaining …I Think He Falls Short On The Game Of Basketball

[@markdelacruz0210]

I dont see the problem, they’re winning.

[@MegaSirPsycho]

Stephen A thinks you should always thinks you should always give in to what the talent wants to feed their ego. He views himself the same way

[@miguelledesma512]

SAS Trying to tell Steve Kerr how to do his job smh

[@freddyahavi4763]

The funny thing is that none of these media folks ever coached. Not even kid league team.😂

[@paulmitchell2030]

Nobody is going to care about the rotations when they win the gold. People like Steven A who complain about his sort of thing are basically rooting for their own country to lose.

[@jcowan4]

I just learned that the 92 dream team had 6 different starting lineups in 8 games during the Olympics in Barcelona. Michael Jordan was the only player that started every game. I don't like what Steve Kerr is doing, but if they win gold, that's all that matters. People need to get out of their feelings, including myself.

[@jordantrejo9776]

As long as we get the gold I DO NOT CARE what rotation is out there. Tatum didn’t play against Serbia, we still won by double digits, Embiid didn’t play against South Sudan, we won by double digits. Has nothing to do with Joel’s health, Kerr picks a lineup based what he believes is best to match up against that team, SAS needs to stop creating problems just to creative a narrative

[@saintsboy2821]

SAS looks nervous 😂😂😂

[@bellyman1783]

😂

[@ShaquillePollard]

Gold is the standard. Anything else is irrelevant 🤷🏾

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

Chiney Ogwumike understands the assignment. She's doesn't give great takes, she catch eyes 👀👀👀 This a 10am sports talk show and she dressed like she bouta go to the club at 10pm.

[@marcusspencer7352]

Chimney look good

[@bigjuni2102]

😂😂sound like Unc at the end

[@carmencousin3730]

I love it!

[@lonnieknight9187]

Her takes are usually good. Better than most of theirs

[@takhelmayumsantoshsingh969]

Name a coach who will put Jayson Tatum over KD....

[@lhermanus9524]

Chiney doing a Sharon Stone 'Basic Instinct' impression on TV.

[@CementJuice]

It’s obvious ESPN and Stephen A don’t understand FIBA basketball in general with such a opinion . Honestly it’s literally embarrassing that ESPN just go for amateur click bait headlines to steal from the actual basketball knowledge.

[@falbasu]

Stephen A is like LLM, he knows he’s full of BS but he’s confident about that 😂

[@63crimson]

Do people realize that its not just Kerr making decisions. Its also Ty Lue and Spoelstra with him. This doesn't fall on one person. And they're winning, so what's the point of the conversation, just to talk?

[@wisethabrain1100]

This is all because Tatum fans can't accept that he's only better than maybe 3 players on teams usa...oh btw!...Aren't they winning!?!?

[@user-oi3su7sw5n]

His better than lbj

[@desotohybrid2175]

​@@user-oi3su7sw5nmost definitely not

[@PMKru]

@@user-oi3su7sw5n😂😂😂😂 Now He Never Gone Pass Bron Not Even Giannis Will Yall Dont Realize How Hard It Is To Win More Then 1

[@dionruffin3996]

Anybody notice America is the only team questioning its coach just saying

[@lvpradagucci5539]

I mean bro every player cnt play its only 10min a game not 12min like in the usa

[@otisls]

Kerr, Lue, & Spoelstra: championship coaches who deserve our support & respect ...SAS, who never coached a day in his life, is full of it

[@kingxfade7863]

Monica always looks amazing

[@igetsmoney01]

It’s not that serious long as Team USA gets the W that’s all that matters

[@MG-bv3vu]

Why is SAS yelling?

[@jedthezed3599]

Kerr wanted to play KD to see how he would. KD was cooking and they decided to ride his hot streak. Why would you take him out and put in Tatum when he's hot? That is moronic. Kerr wants to make sure he has all the guys he needs with the lineups he needs to be competitive after the bracket round. There are 4 really good teams in the Olympics, and on any given day have the possibility to beat the U.S. He wants to make sure he has options...

[@Boopty]

Kerr can actually coach these guys cus he doesn’t have to worry about guys asking for a trade. The standard is gold, it don’t matter whose feelings get hurt along the way.

[@Ekleaz]

That's you just talking. They beating teams by 20 pts and leaving Allstars and MVP's on the bench. They could play and it wouldn't change the outcome. You could coach this team and win literally

[@mateoduran2299]

Kerr is doing his job the problem is NBA players wanna act like divas when they don't get they way

[@yothatscrazytv]

I can absolutely definitively name 10 players better than Tatum LeBron KD Luka Jokic Embiid (he struggling in Paris, but in the NBA he a problem) Giannis AD SGA Antman Wemby

[@DreWillmadeit]

Questioning someone who watched , played and coached and won championships in both professions is kinda crazy

[@REHYPHENUPSTV]

Thank you Steve Kerr for putting doubt in these players especially Boston and 76ers players… Knicks in 6

[@DiorWoodsOfficial]

😂 Kerr self sabotaging the East

[@yinkz15]

🤣🤣🤣 exactly its a mental Game .. confidence might be shot n shakyy

[@willydynamite9806]

The cowboys of the NBA

[@airwalkmike]

this is the thread of tinfoil conspiracy theory

[@REHYPHENUPSTV]

@@airwalkmike you must be a Boston fan

[@kacybonds2703]

Also, there is heavy Tatum glazing on Stephen A’s front. Somebody need to monitor that😂😂

[@athleticmind8502]

Bro I love Monica 😣

[@Bowditch200]

Why. Is this a conversation, wake up Espn. No convo about Canada or any other team competing, just team infighting opinion fluff.