Luka Doncic HAS BROKEN Stephen A. Smith

[@bandrej]

Stephen A is not a clown. He's an entire circus! 🤡

[@No1Armadillo]

...... Stephen A. is what happens when your narcissism runs faster than your intelligence......

[@frejlord6794]

I dont watch him much but from all his bad takes... Its like asking a quack doctor for medical advice. He knows the right words to say but just creates a wrong sentence with em

[@EnemyDestroyerNumber1]

Stephen A. Smith is also the Guy who is saying MJ and Mayweather as the greatest. He likes black players and he always promote his Era.

[@mattgilbert5850]

Yup yup

[@johndodo2062]

​@@EnemyDestroyerNumber1if jordan was white, Stephen would hate him too

[@xxiv168]

Luka averages 31-9-9 in playoffs for his career. Ppl better start respecting that man

[@SonicSkychaser]

Facts. Luka is balling.

[@oskie6025]

Haters gonna keep hating. Luka is gonna keep shutting them up 🪄

[@bdl2546]

What is wrong with these guys why camt they appreciate greatness

[@Kickdoeshit]

Stephen A is such a bum it's laughable

[@paulmartin9070]

We all know they won't, though

[@theophilus3793]

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins should no longer be taken seriously.

[@Mavman42]

The fact that you did before says more about you lol

[@carlosrobles5591]

Haha were they ever taken seriously? Those guys are idiots

[@jonpark6650]

Most people laugh at "Mr. 17" and his analyses.

[@theophilus3793]

@@Mavman42 Did I say that I did?

[@msarruff1]

They never were, I mean outside of youtube clips does anyone even watch espn or these 2 clowns 🤡?

[@chewy7073]

If you consistently bet against Stephen A Smith, you'd be rich. He's a reverse fortune teller.

[@smuckflaskgod1761]

Kyrie

[@Zurai-Lion]

They already hated Kyrie, but adding in European Luka was too much for the media to handle 😂 They're gonna have heart attacks if the Mavs win 🏆

[@Mark-xl1ze]

Good!

[@sidjones16]

Nobody cares about him being European. Stop.

[@WindMills_]

ESPN probably will hype Luca if he's an athletic Murican

[@jimmierustler4887]

​@sidjones16 The overpaid tv analysts do.

[@zeitghost1321]

​@sidjones16 What the hell you been watching?

[@jimmierustler4887]

They really do hate it when European players show up their buddies.

[@mikevismyelement]

Not just European, white players period. Listen to how they talk about Larry Bird and other great historical white players now. It's almost like 15 straight years of coordinated anti-white media propaganda has affected every aspect of life. Nah

[@BreakfastKids]

nah just whities

[@classicman6259]

Not only that, but it goes deeper: it's weakening the "plumber" argument, too--Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and (American) James Harden all look like plumbers and all have been offensive superstars in the past 7 years. Goes to show how you can't judge a book by its cover.

[@Mike_Dubayou]

It’s white people, not just europeans

[@mikevismyelement]

@@Mike_Dubayou yep. KZbin deleted my comment, probably because I mentioned the coordinated media propaganda over the last 15 years aimed at demonizing one group of people.

[@Unicorn1Warrior]

As a black man I can confidently say Luka Doncic is the best player in the league

[@bertog1217]

As a biased OKC fan I say it's SGA.

[@RedPillRebel-zq3wo]

As a proud Aryan man, I said this years ago. NOT Joker, but LUKA DONCIC. And he's running the league in a larryBird flabby white man's body. lmao. THEND Evenin' to ya'

[@jackthezodiac6136]

@@bertog1217Nah SGA is not better than Jokic nor Luka. And SGA got clapped in 6 in round 2.

[@rahiemallen1268]

I agree

[@joshualove8817]

As a white guy I approve this comment

[@nanmesem]

Luka is a superstar and the best thing about him is his humility.

[@adrianpheiffer9960]

Lol I'd agree that Luka is a superstar, but nothing about how Luka plays and acts screams humility

[@mattgilbert5850]

Agreed. He's pretty low key off the court. He gives other players props all the time.

[@mattgilbert5850]

@@adrianpheiffer9960 How he plays vs how he is are different. He's a humble guy without a doubt.

[@adrianpheiffer9960]

@mattgilbert5850 most players give other players props all the time, it's not uncommon. Don't confuse being low key with humbleness.. Looking at how he plays and approaches the game clearly shows he's got a killer instinct. He's more of a Kobe than a Tim Duncan

[@davidacfkerek8481]

Stephen A has repeatedly demonstrated that regardless of sport, his analysis is garbage.

[@theabyssaldemon]

he's nothing but hot air. Always has been, always will be. What irritates me even more is that he'll probably be listened to more after NBA on TNT concludes next year.

[@BoiProduction]

Stephen A is a garbage 🗑

[@alaska-bornfloridaman]

Especially MMA. I was embarrassed for him.

[@davidacfkerek8481]

@@alaska-bornfloridaman Although his analysis of MMA was so bad it was cringy, I’d say this is a more embarrassing take. Basketball is supposed to be his wheelhouse, and he’s just so wrong.

[@fambrown4250]

He is Biden avid supporter that’s why. 😅

[@AngelRodriguez-lc7dz]

Luka now has three adopted sons Devin Dončić Shai Gilgeous-Dončić Anthony Dončić

[@GaiusPrimusMatius]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mightynas1457]

Clippers

[@wedjaboin5026]

Forgot Paul George and kawhi

[@WindMills_]

Devin booker is also in the list adopted years ago 😆

[@sidjones16]

Would we talking so much without the refs taking away points and possessions?

[@tvm2209]

I actually welcome all the Luka haters because Luka continues to prove it only fuels his flame 😅

[@icetray69]

Mfs don't know Luka is a legit psycho he thrives off that shit fr. Keep hating Luka haters 😤🥱.

[@peggymoexd]

I agree but at a certain point he deserves to get some credit. But when you're securing 300m contracts its probably easier to not care lol

[@doomnarok]

For real. Bro lives on it. Absolute stud

[@JStieloSoloPhysique1987]

After he hit that closer in goberts face!!!

[@shawna4309]

I honestly think Jaylen Brown, Demar Derozan, and even Austin Reaves are better. Look at the advanced stats.

[@DonGeeald]

Stephen A. Smith... that type of guy who tells you he is racist without actually telling you he is. If Luka was black, SAS would say he is the 2nd coming of Jesus...🤡

[@tony6896]

its obvious yeah.

[@chrisballen7851]

On point.

[@catfishaggie]

No he wouldn’t, SAS has this hard on hatred for anything DFW.

[@ShawnFX]

100% they can't stand whyte guys dominating this league

[@gbaker1a775]

Facts

[@hetarthpatel8297]

Yes Luka and Kyrie should send Stephen A Smith back to his radio days so I can't see his face ever again on TV.

[@Nikolaicic]

The problem is that SAS is only there for saying dumb/wrong shit! In our time now, the clicks and views he is producing are much more worth than having people with knowledge telling you stuff that you already know. Every sports channel knows that he is absolute clueless, but all haters are gonna react to his shit, and thats why he will always be there!

[@NiteFall7]

Modern journalism, ...

[@javieraponte7589]

Stephen A Smith hates white players, especially if they are European. ESPN is the same for having hom and Hendricks.

[@hetarthpatel8297]

@@Nikolaicic true I mean look at ishowspeed and Kai cenat . Great entertainment because they be screaming on the camera all the time. People we have cracked the code.

[@reggaefan2700]

His face or his forehead. Lol

[@equilibrium_69]

They dislike Luca coz not only is he white, he's also not an american citizen. But he is OBVIOUSLY one of the top 2 best players in the league it being a toss up between him and Jokic

[@eldoherz]

They call the NBA champs the world champs. Then cry when the rest of the world decides to get involved.

[@-smellerbee-]

Dude why does everyone think the lack of respect for Luka is just his race? Everyone loves joker

[@JoseGarcia-xw3ex]

@@-smellerbee- nah it is homie they dont wanrt him to take over steph and lebron

[@billwoods7578]

Nah it’s just cause he’s white. Notice how they’ll never hate on SGA, Giannis or Embiid. Stop lying for these clowns.

[@vicenteraira]

@@-smellerbee- no, not everyone loves Joker. Where the f did you get that from?

[@LonghornsLegend]

ESPN really hates that Luka is so good they tried their hardest to crown Ant too soon ad ran to the microphone to do it. Luka has been doing this for years and still gets no respect

[@charlesp7504]

Luka has put up better numbers his first 6 years than anyone else ever besides Wilt and Mike. But guess what, they’re not gonna let you know that. No way ever they’re going to put him in with those names unless players and coaches force them to.

[@JC-Alan]

@@charlesp7504Luka is a beast. Dude is so fun to watch. Anyone that loves ball *should* enjoy watching his game.

[@leonhardable]

and we all know why they hate luka and jok, lets be real ._.

[@charlesp7504]

@@JC-Alan exactly, that’s all it should be about.

[@waynegreen7634]

Look at how tnt and espn treated Dirk. It was way worse than how they treat Luka. It wasn't until Dirk bitch slapped the big 3 that he got the love he deserved for years.

[@brenc302]

The disrespect to luka this season has been absolutely insane. He’s a generational talent.

[@Madman33-nv8ht]

This dude just killed big media with a 10 minute video. Respect!!!

[@juna61]

Well maybe but the media is actually loving that people are making these types of videos so there is ongoing argument about everything and it continues forever. Complete Crap Media is winning with their scripted narratives even if you hate their takes.

[@cashboyballin]

Underrated comment

[@issacwilliams104]

Hate is a hell of a drug

[@ibrahimyetis6015]

and for some reason that hate is always towards white european born players hmmm

[@spectrecruz2697]

People just quench their thirst with haterade

[@Wheresthelove7]

​@@ibrahimyetis6015correct. Question is how long do we wait before he is canned?

[@mediamanagement7918]

@@ibrahimyetis6015 As much as they trash black players and take personal shots at them on this network you have to trolling. What were you doing when talking heads on ESPN bash Kyrie, KD, Harden etc? You are aware of what Malika Andrews says about black men? Y'all want to be victims so bad lmao

[@mediamanagement7918]

Yeah hate is the foundation of America

[@tharcisse7103]

FACTS. Luka is injured out there but these clowns are talking about Ant being "tired".

[@dk6173]

Luka is playing mostly a leg and a half.

[@tgc856]

Luka needs to send his tired azz home 😂

[@blackhand8299]

​@@tgc856better make him. Wolves are gasping for air

[@kaiserprestin8404]

Fax bro 🤣

[@keithen8708]

​@@tgc856😂😂😂😂

[@living9377]

The disrespect toward Luka is disgraceful. When a man/woman has game…you give them their due. Period!

[@danielbrown3461]

What the nba announcers are not mentioning is that Luka led the league in points per game while sitting out a quarter per game.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

ESPN cannot possibly make their racism more obvious.

[@kingdavid1828]

Fr I’m black and that shi pisses me off, Luka been my fav player since 2020

[@MrAnthonyGuerrero]

Yall remember when SAS told that big white analyst to wear a tie from now on on FT but Shannon sharpe is always tieless on FT

[@RedPillRebel-zq3wo]

CORRECTION. ESPNoWITZnSTEINnBERG.

[@Wheresthelove7]

Cool dude

[@CollaredConsulting]

Wont stop UNTIL WHITES vote in a block like Blacks. Until then, the racism against Whites will be encouraged

[@OfficialFamosMuzik]

I’m black and most of our people are not represented properly. We hate race hustlers. We don’t like Stephen A. We don’t like Disney. Luka is the best. A killer unmatched.

[@jeovecabalquinto]

That's why NBA prefers Disney has an A package to TNT's B package.

[@senorchipotle]

Then why do black people keep voting for the race hustling party?

[@tongobong1]

Black votes are taken for granted by democrats despite we all know republicans liberated blacks from slavery.

[@Jugg-uz2ro]

Facts Luka is a DAWG!!

[@alx767]

Big respect to you.

[@popgrubbs]

Sadly, Stephen A. Smith has gone down the Skip B. path and made an utter "disgrace" of himself as a professional.

[@soccercodes7943]

The only differene is Bayless has been right about Lebron and right about most of the time.

[@popgrubbs]

@@soccercodes7943 Skippy has become a professional castaway. I can't see how anyone sees him as credible.

[@mattgilbert5850]

Brunson over Doncic for all NBA 1st team??? Say whaaattt???? SAS done flipped his wig.

[@xavierb9061]

Brunson carried those guys. Randle got hurt, and ita randle #2 not a kyrie

[@jorgefuentes246]

Steven A…on crack

[@pfisher737]

It's racism.. I call it out when I see it and in unacceptable for anyone.

[@xavierb9061]

Brunson carried to 50 wins. How i impressive is 50 wins, jokic has never beat 50 win team in playoffs

[@jakedupree7268]

​@@xavierb9061put them in the west see if they get 40 even if healthy

[@Luca-yb4sh]

If Luka was a "brother", Stephen A and Perkins would be singing his praise. Alas, he doesn't have enough melanin.

[@badaxtion1878]

Nah. Ion even watch him like that but they hate kyrie for 1

[@Blitzkit]

They would hate kyrie because he's with luka :D anyone in mavs would be hated because their superstar is an outsider :D that's how biased these "analysts" are.

[@0007tad]

Luka is better than 99 % of all the ""Brothers "' in the NBA, and its killing ""Brothers "" that is is WHITE and nobody can D him....

[@Iqnacio.]

@@badaxtion1878 Because Kyrie hates the media and doesn't hide that fact, SAS literally can't separate the person from the player and he hates the person so he will throw shade any time he has the chance. Likewise, SAS has consistently hated, thrown shade and overall downplayed the talent of any NBA player who isn't from the US, especially if they are also not black, the dude is a textbook xenophobe.

[@AbelVlogsRD]

SAS is the ultimate clown of the NBA analysts. He said on friday Anthony Edwards is the face of the NBA when Jokic be having 3 MVPs in 4 seasons fighting for that with Luka, Giannis and Embiid. He just hates foreign players. He even predicted 8 finals wrong. Nobody can take that man serious

[@robertmusil1107]

He's a racist. He doesn't understand that most people don't give a shit about skin colour. They want to be like Doncic. Look at Iverson talking about Doncic.

[@meho9668]

Why not? He guessed all predictions wrong. So the opposite should be 100% correct.

[@AbelVlogsRD]

@@meho9668 🤣

[@squiggs1002]

He hates white players not European players. He has no problem with black players from Europe. He always promotes black players and coaches over whites. Any time a black coach is not hired or is fired, he questions it and always brings ups race.

[@ReverendSam1]

​@@AbelVlogsRDYet u & others continue to support espn & their minions 🤨😐!!

[@DizzyWizzle]

I like this channel. This guy doesn't have the smoothest voice. He is not pumping out high production stuff. But he reminds of what the original KZbin was meant to be. Amateurs coming across as realistic and sharing their thoughts. This was a great breakdown. Subscribed!

[@piotrmarek1794]

The thing is, the media tries to make everyone believe the Mavs aren't that good and are the underdogs every series, but if you actually watch the games you know how good this team is

[@Am3r1Kan0]

If any one of them had actually been paying attention to the Mavs after the trade deadline they'd know that they're a serious team. They won most of the games that they played after that. If they had brought PJ and Gafford in at the start of the season they could have very much ended the season at the top of the leaderboard.

[@Blitzkit]

They don't care how good is the mavs, as long as luka's playing there they would rate mavs lower. And that's good because mavs get the feeling of being the underdogs 100% of the time. It's sad that we won't have a denver vs mavs matchup dunno where they would side with.

[@jayjaymanaloto7806]

tim legler was the only person in american sports media who knows what he is saying. oh there is brain windhorst sometimes. but legler was the only one who can see it clearly without bias

[@raddaddy1370]

The media hates Luka that's why he didn't the MVP because of the bias voting.

[@piotrmarek1794]

@Am3r1Kan0 Yea exactly, they're like 26-5 rn with the current starting lineup, were on a really good winning streak after the All Star break, they're very fun to watch, excellent defense (even Luka now), every game different role players go crazy on offense, Kyrie and Luka playing like the superstars they are, vibes are immaculate etc... YET the media still thinks the Mavs are only a decent team

[@MrMoo248]

Stephan A never played sports in his life. The fact that everybody’s listening to him is beyond me..

[@Larry-dq4ig]

You are crazy! How can you forget his legendary collegiate career where SAS averaged 1.5 points per game?!

[@RedPillRebel-zq3wo]

they have white guilt is why. connect the dots.

[@christyglamr2951]

Facts

[@brixmagdua1329]

​@@Larry-dq4iggoat numbers

[@marcusking332]

@@Larry-dq4ig I thought it was 0.5 ppg, damn he must really be a goat.

[@younglife4089]

I really hope and pray Luka wins Championship this season.

[@ReverendSam1]

If the Mavs win it all will Luka b the best player in the league 🤔......in your opinion??

[@venny.g_]

@@ReverendSam1100%, he would be front running for next years MVP, but he will have to get thru this series and the tough Celtics

[@ReverendSam1]

@@venny.g_ If Tatum plays to his GOD given attributes his tough to stop!! If the Mavs do plant their flag as king of the NBA mountain Doncic' will definitely b frontrunner next season.........IMO 🤔!!

[@BobBob-cx9wm]

Boston is going to be tough.

[@MrGoat7449]

Even Though Jokić Is My favorite player, Luka DESERVES To be the face of The NBA

[@GalacticAstroparticles]

This season, Luka + Kyrie have to be considered one of the best offensive backcourt duo of all time, as they combined for an *average of around 60 ppg!* Looking at the best backcourt duos of all time, most of them (Isiah Thomas + Joe Dumars, Parker + Ginobili, Cousy + Sam Jones, etc.) combined for around 40 ppg, and Steph + Klay (considered the best) combined for around 50-55 ppg. Even after accounting for the rise in the average points scored per game in recent years, Luka + Kyrie's production is INSANE offensively.

[@joerents7902]

They hate Luka because he is white and Kyrie because he doesn’t toe the line and didn’t kiss up to LeDiddy.

[@ab00abdullah]

Lebron never signed with Bad Boy Records. Kyrie himself showed regret on how he handled the Cavs/Lebron episode. He's been going around the league for 8 years now to get to a space where he could have easily had with Lebron. He's playing the role now with Luka that he could have easily played with Lebron. But he didn't want it back then. Yeah. Kyrie talked about flat earth. He shared a video that was sold on Amazon. And he unapologetically never took the SHOT. I don't see anyone hating on Kyrie now.

[@terrycolnar6162]

Yes steven a. Is pro black and wont give props to others

[@terrycolnar6162]

He didnt like white max either. I dont watch s a anymore Fter that move

[@terrycolnar6162]

It about him being white period. Are u blind. Hot ridda white max too. Talk about all black news all the time. I'm done with him after he screwed max

[@ab00abdullah]

@@terrycolnar6162 he likes white Mad Dog Doggy, his co host. He likes Molly. She's white. He admittedly won't say a negative word about Skip Bayless. He's white. Saying Luka will lose doesn't mean that.. he will lose because he's white.

[@smoothALOE]

This isn’t just dislike for a European player. I think he truly hates Dallas. Period!

[@robertlain6095]

I agree his Cowboys hate leaks out to all Dallas area teams

[@emilfrederiksen.1622]

Yeah true Stephen A also shits on Kyrie all the time.

[@randygram9310]

He does rag the Cowboys ... although I also hate the Cowboys but don't mind the Mavs ... but overall he's a loud mouth and a terrible analyst.

[@PedroLopez-cy1kl]

Now has a way to troll Dallas fans all year, not juat football season.

[@mattgilbert5850]

He has said as much in several interviews.

[@sotiriosdrokalos]

Luka Doncic has more GOAT potential than every other active player. He won the scoring title and is 1st all-NBA five years in a row, and is second only to Michael Jordan in playoff points per game in NBA history, which is huge. And he is only 25.

[@yo3rdtier128]

Yeah, Luka plays like a vet.. Luka is only 25 but he plays like he’s 39. Just leave him by the 3 pt line and let him throw up a brick

[@marioguti9887]

Can't compare across eras though. MJ played in an era where it was more difficult to score, offensive stats are inflated due to playing style and rules changes to favor the offense. What Luka is doing is amazing nonetheless but MJ is still the superior player at the same age.

[@Rinocerante17-pg2nz]

Say's the man from Hyperbole.

[@herman7153]

@@marioguti9887luka the closest tho , he has that mj factor, bruh ain’t black tho so it don’t fit the narrative of clowns like Stephan A smith , these dudes always they taking Ja or ant or SGA over luka , when it’s obvious who to take , and it’s been obvious

[@ChrisB-xi4mm]

Facts

[@JasonWindsor88]

Ant has looked down right bad against the Mavs… I know he’s young & inexperienced, but calling him the best player in the series is absolute madness

[@luketobin4465]

I think everybody loves ant but Boy he ain’t even top 2.

[@greggibson33]

Even without a title, Luka is Godzilla.... makes Ant look like an actual ant.

[@g1kluang]

Luka is Thanos going against antman

[@ReverendSam1]

What will having the confetti 🎊🏆🎉 fall for the Mavs make him then🤔??

[@TheAngry0ne]

I have never seen Perk utter a sentence that didn't immediately lower the IQ average of a 10-block radius zone. Most impressive.

[@TheDjacob]

Underrated comment

[@thegreatluxor8807]

Sports in general is supposed to lower intelligence of all those who watch sports. Bread and circuses is literally the point.

[@ilovesushirolls2012]

They sound racist against Luka.

[@NickStenger-qt8yz]

That's because they are!

[@jaymax6127]

🎯

[@PtyRick]

And Jokic as well

[@cuke2014]

It’s a mix of that plus them being foreign players. They don’t want a foreign player to be the best in the league, add that to the other “factors” and you see why they talk the way they do.

[@ilearncode7365]

These angry blacks (Shaq, Smith etc) be hating on our beautiful White Kings (Jokic, Luka, etc). The White man is back, baby!

[@dineshreddypeddireddy4319]

It’s time we should ignore NBA media and give those views to great KZbin analysts who shows and explains games respects basketball skills.

[@817sports]

Luka is the most underrated player in NBA history. He should have multiple MVP awards by now

[@calm123]

Multiple lol, which seasons beside maybe this season u clown

[@ReverendSam1]

Who's MVP would u take away & give to Doncic' 🤔??

[@venny.g_]

@@ReverendSam1Jokic mvp this year to Luka, embiid’s last year to Jokic, Jokic keep it, then Jokic first mvp to Luka

[@ReverendSam1]

@@venny.g_ SGA was MVP this past season & Giannis was MVP last season but Jokic definitely earned his first two...... IMO 🤔!!

[@AP90x]

Bro u cant tell me jokic first mvp shouldnt of been lukas and this last one. But that first 1 luka averaged more points asst and similar rebs but finished 2 spots ahead of Denver for seeding, luka won all his head to heads with all mvp candidates and did this with a brand new coach that year with a mid season roster change trading injury prone porzingis.

[@JDBluedevil]

Ant was not better than Joker in the last series, his team was.

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

Facts

[@TheronEvo]

For real , jammal playing 70 percent , Gordon with no rest . Ant literally have 2 F king center and a lock down defender McDaniels . Get that MJ comparisons out of my face

[@xxiv168]

Mavs have had 1st defense in the league since March 17th. Every single channel I’ve come across has slept on the Mavs.

[@Mkgrgr]

This.

[@inshallamiami]

Why do they hate them so much? Is it cause doncic is a white European?

[@maduit]

During the first series against the Clippers, they where talking about how the Mavs don't play defense, and that the Clippers will beat them even without Kawhi. It's madness

[@zeushualde5627]

cjippers players is all scorer.... is natural to loss to ty lue.... its series every game has adjustment my friend

[@randygram9310]

They made a huge leap in defense ... and Kyrie and Luka bought in as well.

[@JABM-AU]

Stephen A will never support Luka and Jokic no matter how amazing they are. For Stephen A. Basketball is a Blackmans game.

[@RVered]

"He's young, he's only 22, blah blah." That's NOT what they said about MJ when he lost in the playoffs early in his career, playing on worse teams and against tougher opposition than Ant. They said, "Stat padder, selfish, not a winner like __, can't lead a team to glory, etc." This participation-trophy media is insufferable.

[@demsochimbo5383]

"tougher opposition"

[@igotnukes6011]

@@demsochimbo5383 Bad Boys 4 Life

[@demsochimbo5383]

@@igotnukes6011 you've played 1500 hours of a video game. Stop talking.

[@djspyke1000]

Luka is also young as fuck, Guy is 8 months younger than SGA who's treated as a young rising star. Luka is 25 doing all of this in the playoffs

[@rashodm7129]

Lol "tougher opposition" is 6'1 150lbs guards defending him

[@07Dsach]

Dallas has clearly had the toughest road so far. I don’t wanna hear anything about Minnesota being gassed as an excuse

[@seanswinton6242]

This looks strangely familiar. Dallas Mavericks as the underdog being lead by a European player and a killer point guard defeating an ESPN and Stephen A. Smith pick to win the series now looking to likely to defeat the media pick. If Dallas wins this would be an awesome pimp slap to SAS and ESPN! 😂😂

[@emilfrederiksen.1622]

Not an excuse but Ant is clearly gassed lol the guy had to wear an oxygen mask after the game because he had trouble breathing.

[@robertmusil1107]

How are they even gassed lol? As someone who played soccer I have to laugh at these guys. You get so many breaks in Basketball and it is much less intense. Maybe they should just stop eating McDonalds and get in some real carbohydrates.

[@realtalk6720]

​@robertmusil1107 that's not true, basketball is way more intense, running, jumping constantly, shooting, dribbling the ball. Soccer you can always take short rest if the ball is way over the other side of the field, and football time keeps running even when the ball is out of bound, so stop it 😂

[@07Dsach]

@@emilfrederiksen.1622 right, I’m not arguing that he’s faking it or anything I’m saying as an elite professional athlete, lack of conditioning should not even be on the table as a reason you’re underperforming

[@itzbreath6087]

It's actually insane to me that People like Perk and Stephan A Smith get this platform to talk out of their ass. I hate playing the race card, but perk was literally the reason jokic didn't win mvp last year.

[@Supperdude9]

Whether it be Perkins last year or Smith this year, it never gets old seeing these guys proven wrong.

[@DSKxMonkey]

If it wasnt Jokic winning the b2b chip, I wanted Luka to get it this year 👍 I still wish it was Dallas vs Nuggets for the WCF though 😅

[@arminturkovic1]

Nuggets should trade KPJ and Murray

[@samleidell]

I wanted a Luka vs Jokic series too, but I definitely want to see Luka and Kyrie win it this year

[@luckyrockmore2796]

That couldn't have happened because they would not be able to decide on who to hate

[@robertmusil1107]

Jokic won't win anything anymore with those players. They were lucky he got them a ring.

[@RedPillRebel-zq3wo]

EXACTLY, denver choked a bit. no worries, LUKA IS HERE TO STAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@chancecody33]

Luka was the MVP and is the best player in the world!! I am sick of people trying to say otherwise…I don’t understand why he gets the hate he does…well maybe I do…

[@soraandthegang1066]

There is still an argument Jokic has better stats in term of well advanced statistics everywhere. Also I think Jokic has more boards and is close in assist

[@corey2232]

@@soraandthegang1066 Advanced stats are nice and all, but there's no other point in league history where someone averages Luka's stat line & doesn't win MVP. Now he's the only one of the top 3 MVP candidates still in contention for a ring (Joker, Shai, Luka), the Mavs have been the underdogs in every series, and have also had to face 2 of the 3 best teams in the West (including the 1 seed). Series isn't over yet, but I think the fact Dallas is even still competing speaks volumes.

[@christyglamr2951]

Ikr

[@ReverendSam1]

He has to show & prove by climbing the NBA mountain & planting the Mavs flag as king of the hill!! The MVP race was between SGA & Luka, Jokic was coasting...... IMO 😐!!

[@emilfrederiksen.1622]

This Anthony Edwards is the face of the league narrative is being pushed so hard that i am kinda against the Timberwovles right now i want ESPN to look like fools all the time.

[@ReverendSam1]

The way u feel a/b that Edwards narrative is the same feeling I had when LeBron was that narrative!! Remember "chosen one" & Kang James"🙄😒.....so irritating!!

[@ammar-bn9zx]

@@ReverendSam1 the difference is Lebron backed it up

[@ReverendSam1]

@@ammar-bn9zx He definitely made some 🏀 moves to put himself in certain positions but did he really live up to the hype 🤔??

[@michaeltrimm1667]

No he didn’t live up to it. Wade got him two Irving and the nba got him one and then the nba got him another one. Edwards isn’t Jordan he proved that when he passed instead of going to the hole last night

[@michaeltrimm1667]

Did Jordan or anyone else ever say I’m tired

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

Ant was gassed, and Stephen A. passes gas from his mouth.

[@Dark0niro]

I'll be honest. I've never watched the NBA seriously and decided to watch this years play-offs following the mavs because I feel in love with Kyrie's handles. At first I had the preconcieved idea that Luka was great and insane with clutch shots and his step back, but felt that maybe his tripple doubles were inflated thanks to "this era of basketball" and that he was a big big flopper. All I can say is that the more I watch every single game, the more I see how the media literally ignores him or how the bad traits I've stated before are greatly exagerated. This man should have been in the discussion of MVP every single year of his carreer in a more prominent fashion. I can only hope they make it even further in the play-offs this year so the public eye gives him more credit

[@Donveto4445]

Well they did the same thing for Lebron back in his prime, add in the fact Luka is European smh stupid

[@304Hibachi]

"everybody acting tough when they up" -Luka the Don

[@ReverendSam1]

That was the yr he snatched DBook chance of being taken seriously as a top player in the league...... IMO 🤔!!

[@bandrej]

ESPN on suicide watch 😬

[@ReverendSam1]

Let me know when they commit to doing it........ please 🙏 so we can celebrate 🥳!!

[@UndercoverJones]

This is the same guy who said “Luka is the best white boy I’ve seen since larry bird”

[@vishvice12]

I have 2 words for Stephen A Smith: "Black Supremacist"

[@Samuel-bi4lk]

Nah, it’s Nationalism, remember, Stephen A also hates Kyrie with a strong passion ❤️‍🔥

[@eldoherz]

Racist would suffice.

[@JayCail]

@@Samuel-bi4lk Mabye so but Screamin' A is absolutely a race hustler. But I agree with you otherwise.

[@ryderjohnson1293]

Add Perk to this list.

[@thomasespositio3139]

they have to tow the line its ESPN the whole channel has an agenda

[@zdazeeeh]

The sad thing is that Stephen A. will never learn or seriously admit to being wrong. He might say it on TV, but he doesn't believe it. And someone like that gets to vote on the MVP...

[@aprendecoreano2014]

I'm loving how Luka and Jokic keep shutting the mouths of all these black American reporters who keep hating on any white European NBA player 😁😁😁😁

[@DevicCypher]

Luka has been the league mvp for years. All of this bs against him is just racism

[@romanpaintpros]

Correct

[@n10sity]

How is it racism? Three of the six times he could have won it was won by a white European. Five out of six times were won by a non-American. This year was probably the only year he was the true MVP but it is also the year he played with Kyrie so that was probably a factor. Let me throw just one alternative out there. Perkins aside... could it be that many people just don't like his game... his style of basketball? I mean Harden got/gets a lot of hate too.

[@DevicCypher]

@@n10sity bruh you don’t pay attention. Anytime it’s someone who is not black they throw a fit and say they aren’t good etc etc. Luka and jokic are just their most recent victims.

[@n10sity]

@@DevicCypher When has anyone ever said either one of those two were not good? You're projecting.

[@DevicCypher]

@@n10sity lmao like I said you don’t pay attention.

[@hans.lankamp]

Luka might sweep the Timberwolves just to show who's gonna be the face of the league

[@ProjectPhoenix21]

I would pay for a sweep of the series just to put the media on suicide watch

[@ericcorrea1965]

Luka is the real MVP

[@bilic8094]

Jokic deserved it so did Luka but the mavs record during the season wasn't great maybe that's why.

[@selflove9315]

Luka is unguardable, you can see it even Jaden having a hard time since luka is very intelligent player plus he is playing in one leg. check how fast he did it to the clippers with no injury vs how he did it with gobert 0:57 - 1:07 he also not putting pressure on the right leg that why he is hopping

[@Wheresthelove7]

Luka deserves it

[@ReverendSam1]

​@@bilic8094Jokic coasted this season & didn't go as hard as Luka or SGA, the race was between those two...... IMO 🤔!!

[@hovlymovly3946]

@@bilic8094 Nuggets 57-25, Mavs 50-32...Only 7 wins more, so there wasn't much of a difference regarding their record ;) Plus, Jokic has a better surrounding cast

[@dionyulloa8298]

I’ve seen Luka play since his Real Madrid days. I don’t know about the technical aspect of the game but even I could tell this kid was special. I remember watching an interview with the Spanish YT channel Colgados del Aro, the covers ACB and Euroleague, sharing the video with a friend and telling her to remember his name. It wasn’t just about his game, but the way he conducted himself.

[@robarmstrong5404]

I like how SAS has a default for Luka, "well luka does his thing" but Kyrie etc etc etc. Just can't give Luka credit without being upset.

[@NiggazHomie]

I catch myself saying that players like Luka are gonna do their thing. But it's the consistency that makes those players great players. It's harder to play on that level than having ups and downs.

[@johnyounkin8603]

Yeah, stephen A is a democrat right? Makes since since all the democrats do and have done is divide the nation with racial politics when republicans just want to move on and justice for all... I mean, without having the black man believing the white man is bad dems have nothing to campaign on really.. I mean celebrating transgender day on easter and killing babies at 6 months plus open borders and a horrible inflation aren't gonna get it done.. Stephen is still living on the plantation but he does have one foot out the door... Seeing white Luka from Europe rip up his favorite players and shite down their necks is sending him into a rage..

[@RasheedAli-jy6pt]

Does the same thing with Jokic. The praise is never unequivocal. There is always a 'but Embiid...' or 'but Ant'. It's easy to tell when he includes in his praise 'that brother.... is special!!' This time two years ago it was the Devin Booker hour with SAS.

[@SP73094]

I keep hearing about what Ant can do defensively but he ain’t stopping anyone in this series

[@ToniDuke-s7k]

You state true facts. Actually the “Man” in this series so far really is Kyrie Irving. He already has been in this position before and knows what it takes to win a championship. He is actually “the leader” of the Dallas Mavericks in these playoffs regardless of anyone’s statistical analysis…

[@dexterspeights3484]

Ant's job is to score - they need everybody else on the team to defend against scoring!

[@generalservicesoffice-infa5451]

​@@dexterspeights3484but he called out kyrie. So ... well

[@dexterspeights3484]

Without the other players who do all dirty work - Kyrie cannot win alone!

[@ToniDuke-s7k]

@@dexterspeights3484 I never said that. I said Kyrie Irving is their “team leader”. Look back at highlights of Game 1. Every team needs a leader. Kyrie has a NBA Championship Ring. Who else in the Western Conference Finals can say that ? With every team you have designed roles. Truthfully, in order to win a championship, everyone should be doing the”dirty work”. That includes the players who score. Remember, Michael Jordan was not just offense. He was on the “All Defensive Team” as well. Michael was going to score on his man as well as shut down the scoring potential of his assigned player.

[@SuhandiWijaya]

I never listen to these "analysts" anymore, especially these guys were 2-3 average ppg players back when they played 🤣

[@LibtardLunacy]

The clutch gene contrast between luka and Ant couldn't have been more distinct than game 2 ... complete collapse from ant, while luka DOMINATED in the biggest moment

[@carlitosortiz2870]

I like Luca & Ant but I think this seeies loss is what Ant needs to become a "make your teammates better" type player= championships

[@Anonamoosemouse]

The thing is, if you're suddenly watching Luka in the playoffs thinking he's taken a step up, you're not paying attention. He's doing what he always does, it's just the role players are stepping up. Luka dragged the Mavs through the season and luckily the likes of Washington, Jones Jr., Gafford and Lively are rising to the occassion.

[@tommymoore5099]

Dame has NEVER played defense since he got in the league, don't remember Donovan Mitchell playing much either (he just had Gobert plugging the lane for the first several years of his career) and Jalen played WITH Luka...and plays NO defense at all. I'll leave it to the gallery as to what the biggest difference between Luka and these other three guys is in the eyes of SAS.

[@simonov_spas]

It was exactly Ant who blew the second game. They might compare him to MJ but the closest mentality-wise player to MJ since Kobe, rest in peace, is Luka.

[@ReverendSam1]

So u believe Luka will have the same results that the great MJ had🤔, that's pushing it 🤨!! Kobe(r.i.p) couldn't even duplicate it & I don't compare him to the great MJ....... just saying 😐!!

[@simonov_spas]

@@ReverendSam1 please read what I wrote bro ..

[@ReverendSam1]

@@simonov_spas U can't compare either of them to the great MJ 😐!!

[@huke1962]

Steven A doesn't hate Dončič, he just doesn't have a clue about basketball.

[@marmanjoteta2100]

So many years covering the league and all he knows is playing the narratives

[@robbynkurnia5131]

yeahh cause he is comedian

[@dk6173]

He knows plenty but his biased is so ridiculous, it makes it look like an idiot.

[@deadlylightningspirit4295]

Both can be true

[@waynegreen7634]

Lukas been playing with 4 different injuries most of the playoffs and had he been healthy Dallas would've dominated this playoffs even more. Anyone that thought the trade deadline Mavericks couldn't beat these team's clearly don't know ball. The only missing pieces LuKai needed was one more big and a 3 and D defender and they got a absolute stud in PJ Washington. Dallas has had the number 1 defense since the trade deadline along with a amazing offense that will pick you apart. The jokes on everyone else that looked past them.

[@colonialstraits1069]

I still remember his ridiculous rant after Luka was drafted. The epitome of “talking loud and saying nothing”.

[@Phat-rj3jo]

When the Mavs won their series against the Thunder, SAS credited Kyrie and didn’t mention Doncic at all lol.

[@ReverendSam1]

OKC as a team fell apart & SGA lost his supporting cast..... IMO 🤔!!

[@Phat-rj3jo]

@@ReverendSam1 that’s not relevant to this discussion, the point was SAS credited the success of Mavs to Kyrie and made zero mention of Doncic.

[@ReverendSam1]

@@Phat-rj3jo It's relevant because Doncic' was a decoy & the thunder took the bait & didn't see it!!

[@Phat-rj3jo]

@@ReverendSam1 lol, how is that relevant. The Mavs won and SAS didn’t mention his name at all, like Doncic didn’t exist.

[@ReverendSam1]

@@Phat-rj3jo U can't not acknowledge the teams best player, I believe sas was babbling a/b whatever he can't stay focused.......... .IMO 🤔!!

[@jorgedavidcabezas4950]

“Cocaine is hell of a drug” kill me 😂

[@seanswinton6242]

Same here!😂😂😂

[@kevinjerrymacajou]

Same here😂😂😂

[@anrie2623]

This reminds me of my Pre-kinder days. I read about a book called "The boy who cried wolves"

[@Paul_21415]

TNT was trying to take his shine away last night. All except Kenny Smith.

[@guighee7310]

facts

[@mediamanagement7918]

That's a lie but okay sure

[@Paul_21415]

@mediamanagement7918 Watch the after show from last night with Barkley, Smith, Shaq, Draymond, and Ernie Johnson. I've never seen someone hit a game winner, especially in the playoffs. Just to have everyone say anyone could have made that.

[@milosmevzelj5205]

Luka Doncic HAS BROKEN Stephen A. Smith and I`m so happy fot that. More Luka, Please More!!!

[@Konaxi]

Stephen is not stupid. He says the opposite, which excites some fans and pleases others. And we all really fall into his trap. All this makes the media page more visited and earns more money. However, he knows how Luka is really the best.

[@robertmusil1107]

Na man, no one watches him. We only react to reactions about his stupid takes. It's like Disney movies. No one watches them but we all watch KZbinrs shitting on them.

[@MJsonniedee]

The best thing you can do for Stephen A is to ignore him. These guys don't know ball and can't ball to save their life.

[@rlmtorres6780]

I can't understand why stephen a's not getting fired from yapping like this Common sense is necessary for jobs like this.

[@user-oy3xl7zb7f]

ESPN would rather have analyst's say outrageous things that get clicks and as many dislikes than likes. They don't care if the analyst is right, they just want views. People watch Stephen A cause the love him and they watch him cause they hate him. He's the Cowboys, Yankees, and Lakers.

[@tillman40]

They are selling a culture. And this guy doesn’t fit in. So they trash him

[@jkepic25]

Kyrie, Luka and Derek Lively are the 3 mvps of Dallas. But since Luka takes all the blame in losses, he also takes all the credit for the wins. Luka mvp.

[@5MC619]

Gafford is a G, too. I love the depth. PJ comes and goes but he's a threat, too. Love this squad

[@_EmmaGrace789]

Stephen A. Myth only sees race: Luka is White and the other Black

[@deonteharrison7752]

Luka just dropped 30 again, him and Kyrie 💪🏾🔥Mavs 🫡

[@system331]

This is why sports KZbinrs are burying ESPN and other sports shows. Most of these talking heads have no idea what they are talking about. They just give off the facade that they do

[@HeMadNice]

What’s crazy is how these talking heads make wrong predictions and still keep a job. They are weatherman! Allowed to be wrong and still keep a job

[@randygram9310]

Weathermen are WAY more accurate than ESPN.

[@HeMadNice]

@@randygram9310 you spittin right now!!!

[@scott783]

Stephen lame smith said Brunson over doncic for first team? 33.9, 9.2, and 9.8 on the second team? These morning show clowns are out of control at this point Watch games for yourself and draw your own conclusions without the advice of these paid plants!

[@emilfrederiksen.1622]

Has a leading scorer in the NBA ever made all NBA second team lol? Apart from Embild in 2022 who would have made it if it was positionles.

[@scott783]

@@emilfrederiksen.1622 I don't think so, unless the team he played for absolutely sucked! If your record is 30-52 and you lead the league in scoring, then you still might not make it In 2000-2001, I thought Stackhouse at 29.8 won the title and got snubbed, but he didn't. Iverson actually won the scoring that year and the mvp But, as the whole world can see right now, Dallas "doesn't suck". Plus, you would be hard pressed to find a year where 33.9, 9.2, and 9.8 is not the mvp as well

[@delanowilson445]

Luca is the real deal. Don't hate the player. Hate the game.😂😂

[@blackauu]

I really really want luka wo even win the finals. Them gonna be punching the air with rage if he wins lol

[@oldboarbrain]

I want Kyrie as much or more so for the same reason. Media heads talked too much shit.

[@Juan_rivera]

Me too just for that reason

[@robertmusil1107]

If he gets the finals MVP he'll finally get a MVP. He should have gotten it this season but they placed him 3rd lmao...

[@ch1il986]

It reminds of that year when everyone was hating on that one player from Dallas, and what happend he went on to win the chip, oh damn this guy from Dallas, lol destiny? All to fitting

[@joztwick]

In the style of Kendrick. ‘None of the media like Luka. None of the media like Jokic. What do these players have in common ?’

[@Red_Pill_things]

Luka father of the year. W dads

[@truthtelleranon]

Fr. We need more dads

[@ronhall9674]

Luka, Kylie, Gafford and Lively have been monsters

[@ronhall9674]

Kyrie, auto corrected to kyle

[@bfunderb5899]

If he had substantive points to make, Smith wouldn’t have to yell all the time. He just doesn’t it to distract from the fact that he doesn’t really have shit to say.

[@ricsarmiento661]

LUKA DONCIC is among the NBA'S ALL TIME GREATEST CLOSERS 🐐

[@monsoon1234567890]

Luka is you all's Larry Bird. From Boston with love. Enjoy every minute you have him he's a legend.

[@valentonw772]

Not a comparison. Luka is more like a cross between Harden and LeBron. Less athletic and slower than LeBron, but greater handles. Can isolate as well as either one and makes the right passes despite being ball dominant

[@monsoon1234567890]

@@valentonw772 I'm talking about legends and you're talking semantics

[@DigitalWarcloud]

Objectivity is what I respect. Praise to you brother!

[@nelsonazevedo2675]

Luca has been real since he played in Europe, but commentators have a hard time praising a player who isn't American. There are also other factors...

[@nerdbit84]

R.I.P. 2024 MVP votes 💀

[@zambonidriver99]

Real MVP

[@ntnnot]

Ah, this take rears its head again. It's a regular sea... you can finish the sentence.

[@ghostfacenasir7248]

@@ntnnothe was the best player in the regular season (after embiid) as well but everything he did got discredited, The moment Embiid got injured NBA media decided they were going to give Jokic cause they knew they robbed him last season of the award.

[@emilfrederiksen.1622]

Doing the regular season Jokic was better.

[@ntnnot]

@@ghostfacenasir7248 I've looked at the numbers. Jokic eclipsed Luka in _nearly every stat_ . Don't get me wrong, Luka is a beast. But so is Jokic and he balled out even more than the Magic man. This reaction is nothing new. People coming out with retrospective takes based on how the chips fall in the playoffs. Nah... Jokic was the rightful winner and that chapter is in the bag. Luka is now still in the running for a title and a Finals MVP trophy. And next year again for an MVP. Which should be easier at least against Jokic now despite the numbers the latter would put up next season. For two reasons: voter fatigue, and a carryover effect if the Mavs go on to win the title.

[@mrgjg]

How Stephen A is still taken seriously when it comes to sports after saying Marty Schottenheimer was idiot for not attempting a game winning field goal on 3rd down, in case he missed so he could try again on 4th down. 🤣

[@NaturesCalling76]

It's about the blood, people from the balkens are very proud to represent their countries!

[@tylerdurden2518]

Stephen A Smith really, really wanna take Devin Booker's spot as Luka's son. Shit is hilarious. 😂😂😂