Wasn't it YOU?! - Stephen A. Smith brings up Kyrie Irving's history | Stephen A's World

[@michaelkearney1313]

Don’t forget when he showed up to Brooklyn and said “We need a few more pieces to win a chip” when you didn’t even play with the team you had. And the infamous “Im finally playing with a guy who can hit that shot too” disrespecting your “brother” LeBron

[@latinaforever4892]

And .... we witnessed last year KD missing an important shot to win the eastern finals 🥺 same thing this year “ clutch players “ 🤡🤡both played horrible... shame, shame, shame.

[@recoil53]

@@latinaforever4892 Semi finals. One of the deep dive BB channels showed that KD isn't a good clutch shooter - he's just taken a lot of clutch shots. His % in those situations is in the 30's.

[@UKWizdakey2lyfe]

Bro when he made that comment about Brooklyn was comedy gold 😂

[@bilogskii2216]

Don't forget when he said they don't need a coach.

[@JamesBrown-pn1jw]

Dang bro he isn’t a 100 percent wrong! Did you watch the lakers in late game situations this year ?

[@HDBabey]

As a Celtic fan... thank you Stephen A. Bout time someone called him out for being a hypocrit

[@X-Horizon-24]

People think we ran him out of Boston but nah he was buggin the whole time he was here they just don’t wanna talk about that tho

[@soleil3gs]

I knew Celtics fans would appreciate this lol

[@stingrey1571]

As a nets fan, I was PISSED when he signed with the team. Dude find excuses to NOT play.

[@princellasmith7562]

I was so glad when the Celtics beat the Nets, and I am not even a Celtics fan. I was just glad that a better team beat Kyrie's team because Kyrie is such a know it all and seems to think this is all about him as an individual.

[@lorenzohill2749]

So did you Boston fans forget how the Celtics organization did Isiah Thomas.

[@DanielEscamillaPueblo]

I don't think I've ever heard Stephen A. Smith spit out so much fact like he did here. He went in on Kyrie and I can't say he's wrong.

[@joshuamosley4242]

👏👏👏

[@cortrellhonor8839]

Na fr . facts over feelings

[@OfficiatingBornVideos]

He has actually brought this up several times. People keep trying to think his comments are personal.

[@YOBREADKNIGHT]

Say it to his face. backbitter life. Watch out

[@igit_7296]

Stephen is wrong. Comments sections don’t lie, everyone loves Kyrie! He is one of the greatest ever.

[@kwamebrooks9345]

This segment is brilliant,wasn't it you 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cortrellhonor8839]

My new slogan all 22 If my boss start tripping I’m hitting him with the “wasn’t it you?” 😂

[@jasonkonadu7684]

I’m going to watch this video again and see how many times he said that LOL 😂

[@TeflonPurpp]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jontameys]

Players like Kyrie makes me appreciate The Greek Freak and The Joker even more. They just there to play ball, no drama.

[@sha2341]

Players like Kyrie is why I watch the game. Even when I miss the game, I watch the replays to see how Kyrie plays.

[@blazeallan7636]

Didn’t Giannis just say he doesn’t watch basketball

[@patrick553]

Kyrie is box office. No ones buying a ticket to see Jokic penguin walk up the court.

[@rockosmodurnlif]

Yea, I put on the game to watch Kyrie too, watch Tatum blow past him and score the game winner, watch Horford with the put back game winner right in front of him. Yea, I tune in to watch Kyrie, can’t do that anymore though.

[@Rio-xy9wn]

@Janathan Tamoya - I couldn't agree more!

[@jonathanjohnson7616]

Stephen A is the dad who has all the facts and you can't lie. WORDS OF THE DAY. "Wasn't it you" 🤪

[@chiefnem]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joshuamosley4242]

I swear 🤣🤣🤣

[@frankfontanello6474]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thereasonwhy5188]

It was you 😂

[@mortgagedavid]

Irving a sick puppy

[@davidanoka-ayembe4258]

This guy has had a field day with Kyrie’s tweets. Not saying he’s wrong though.

[@nicolecurry7611]

FACTZ!💯

[@bryanpotter3882]

@@nicolecurry7611 Stephen a Smith speaks the truth

[@tosin5346]

Yep. Kyrie needs to stop giving SA ammunition. The man doesn’t need a lot to get after you

[@isao_the_2nd]

@@bryanpotter3882 wasn't it Kyrie who also said it's ✌️"glaring that he needs better supporting cast members?"✌️

[@majora919]

In 15 years ill bet kyrie writes a book on this making it seem like some event in history, totally on character for him

[@kcgee5912]

Get ‘em!!!!!! He’s absolutely correct on everything he just said!!! Well said Stephen A.

[@LilAlShabooti]

Nah. Y’all just don’t like Kyrie

[@kcgee5912]

@@LilAlShabooti so, if your boss was paying you to go to work, but you chose not too because of whatever reasons you still think you deserve to get paid?

[@VerbeekTruther]

@@LilAlShabooti yeah, cause he kind of sucks

[@R0nnyrebel]

All the things Stephen A said, still doesn’t have anything to do with the comments he made about the media, he literally just replied with things he did he didn’t even address the comments themselves.

[@KVJ-w7h]

@@R0nnyrebel it's a yes or no question but you know the answer is gonna be no cause we would be fired

[@grospipo20]

Thank you Stephen A Smith! for telling it like it is. Also it is awful that Kyrie is trying to racialize this. The issue is Kyrie lack of responsibility, this ain't about race.

[@philiprolle2480]

Stephen Smith is a stupid man.

[@fleedejesus942]

What is kyrie responsible for?

[@Abhiram-nb8yk]

@@fleedejesus942 his performance on the court, the way he carries himself off the court, and whether he is really peforming to the expectations

[@grospipo20]

@@fleedejesus942 he is responsible for honoring is contract!

[@swelly84]

@@fleedejesus942 U joking right?

[@tiavadiocarter9268]

The way he changed his voice to say, “while you was you making tens of millions of dollars” 🤣🤣🤣

[@nbarealtalker]

The problem with Kyrie is that he fails to recognize the path of destruction he leaves in his wake. He doesn’t understand that when you invite that kind of energy into your life so frequently, you don’t get to just parade around playing innocent like everyone’s getting on your case for minding your own business. It’s not that he’s a horrible human being. I think he’s actually extremely sensitive and feels a lot. But he’s still utterly incapable of accepting any true responsibility for absolutely anything.

[@tylernickerson2200]

Say it louder for the people in the back defending this man please.

[@yasoru]

I agree that Kyrie's sensitive and that's why what the stuff about the media bothers him so much, otherwise he wouldn't be responding the way that he's been. His problem is the dude's got a superiority complex. Proven by how he refers to people of the general masses as peons and the media personnel covering him as puppets. And you only really get superiority complex if you have a deep insecurity about feeling inferior or 'not good enough'. So when he's criticized like this, it's his instinct to deflect and avoid blame otherwise it reinforces his idea about being inferior.

[@samhartman5676]

Well said.

[@samhartman5676]

I'm a fan of kyrie cause have been from day one but again you just explained it so well that even kyrie couldn't take it wrong

[@markfox2032]

Getting called out with facts

[@NintendoSphere]

That closing was brutal and he enjoyed it oh so very much! 😂

[@HughJorgan09]

I see a lot of trump's delusional nature in Kyrie. The same way that Stephen A. just ripped Kyrie a new one, is the same way that we should have been relieved of trump's b.s., way back in the beginning.

[@LinusN1887]

Stephen A is the man

[@tommymode3064]

🔥

[@recoil53]

What makes it more savage it that it's all truth - no exaggerations. Nothing taken out of context.

[@kelvinmutai5552]

@@HughJorgan09 so happy he rubbed it in the way he did. Gotta light a 🔥 under this dude, and hopefully his pride, if nothing else, will make him actually want to compete!

[@tayoakingold104]

So much love for you Stephen A, call it like it is. This has nothing to do with race, and it's mind blowing that he played the race card. All this Is about accountability. Kyrie should be accountable for his actions and decisions. When Kyrie said the team lacked chemistry after getting swept, showed me how delusional he was, Dude you are the main reason why the team lacked chemistry.

[@homeshomes3855]

Delusion in him being right? He said what you just said. He also blamed himself the same interview. Geesh

[@d.s5508]

how is it race? Stephen A and Kyrie are both black. This got nothing to do with it

[@kevinc8955]

Kyrie is going to cost young black NBA players a whole bunch of money with his nonsense.

[@leroylyles235]

That's what he got to do keeps his job. If it was somebody else they will be fired period. S.a.smith knows if was 😢 baby LeBron James nothing wouldn't be said out of S.A.Smith mouth period

[@jasonwilson9257]

Anybody who is best friends with Sean Hannity is not calling it like it is. Try again

[@DITOXXIV]

Another example he could’ve given “wasn’t it you who said the Nets didn’t have enough when you had a roster with Dinwiddie, Levert and Jarrett Allen?” 😂. Talk about throwing your teammates under the bus. That was ridiculous smh

[@otrnam1]

I know the Nets wished they had Dinwiddle, Levert and Allen. I know I wish they were all with the Nets.

[@dustinray9011]

And that they dont need a coach

[@MOBROOKS]

Oh yeah, I forgot about that

[@tayinap4269]

That's after he had just came back from injury. Kyrie is weird.

[@terrencehughes5096]

I use to not agree with Stephen A because I felt like he had an agenda of degrading black people, but he is right on point about Kyrie Irvin💯💯💯💯

[@jamese5936]

You aint lying. Kyrie is trying to inorganically create a legacy like the one left by greats like Ali while losing nothing in the process. Standing up for the voiceless by not playing yet still demanding to get paid while the "voiceless" lost their jobs and healthcare during a pandemic.

[@gregorycook5305]

I will never understand why black people, feel that black people, cannot critique the behavior of black people. Also, if they do have a negative critique of black people then it's perceived as self hate or an agenda.

[@chikowashere]

Kyrie and Ben Simmons deserve each other, neither takes any accountability for their actions and both would rather place the blame elsewhere. Meanwhile KD is too busy arguing with everyone on the internet to notice anything wrong.

[@isao_the_2nd]

The whole Rappaport and KD thing was one of the most embarrassing social media beefs I've ever seen. And for what, all because of stupid commentary over KD's postgame interaction with Sir Charles at one point last season?

[@williefaulker]

@@isao_the_2nd mike is a hypocrite for reporting him tho.

[@williefaulker]

Well not reporting him but posting the convo

[@isao_the_2nd]

@@williefaulker why didn't Rappaport just worry about himself in the first place? I mean, just watch and enjoy the friggin' game

[@sha2341]

So let me get this straight. One guy has a mental health issue, Another guy refuses to take the Vaccine based on his choice, and KD is wrong for expressing his view online? Really?

[@Noisy_Cricket]

This really puts Kyrie's behavior in perspective. Wow. I had forgotten like half of that.

[@originaltroll7511]

He a whole professional at missing work 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@edwintaveras1986]

Maybe because he hasn’t played for your favorite team but me as a Celtics fan am aware of it all still remember everything, they need to kick him outa the league honestly, he doesn’t care about no one but himself and wants to get paid for playing like 50 or less games every year, he’s mr UNRELIABLE…. you just can’t trust this guy.

[@joeydaniels4075]

Still gotta ring thoooo

[@oof3479]

@@joeydaniels4075 The goal is for him to win on his own, everytime you think of that 2016 ring the first player you think of will most likely be LeBron, am I wrong or right?

[@kobememories5929]

@@joeydaniels4075 no mvp fmvp scoring title i mean basically nothing, Derek fisher got rings too,no disrespect but u get the idea

[@TheMegatron673]

man i LOVED this rant more than any of his rants about the cowboys! 😅

[@FreshPrincex4]

Let's be honest, if the cowboys didn't exist S.A.S wouldnt have anything to rant on when it comes to the NFL lol

[@SauceMan20]

‘Enjoy your weekend, enjoy several Weekends, you home for the playoffs’ 😂😂💀

[@darshin95]

"With some unexpected time on his hands following Brooklyn's quick dismissal" COLD.

[@shavon4318]

Stephen A Smith has been on fire lately!

[@MOBROOKS]

So true

[@rays206]

Kyrie needs to hold himself accountable

[@Biscuitsgravy924]

That would require some humility, which Kyrie seems to be severely lacking. Like most professional athletes

[@recoil53]

He has no self insight.

[@GoTasteandSeeJennifer]

There’s nothing like the truth. It stands all by itself!

[@ronnellejohnenriquez9033]

Kyrie's form of "exercising independence" or "freedom of choice" definitely turned into narcissism and self-entitlement

[@sha2341]

A man has a right to express his opinion just as much as you come here to listen to Stephen A smith express his.

[@Cesxr._]

I think the Jason Tatum point was so important, because it shows that even if many of Kyrie's faults for his team are circumstancial because of new york laws or because of his preferences which I do believe he is entitled to, it still ends up having a negative ripple effect on his peers and it becomes hard to sympathize with, especially when his career is one of entertainment earning millions

[@recoil53]

Then Kyrie ending the season with saying he doesn't know how they could overcome the lack of chemistry. Just simply saying that the lack of chemistry was because he was out would have made a world of difference.

[@Cesxr._]

Jalen Brown*, not Tatum

[@infamousdru2587]

He Earns Millions But The Owners Earns Billions, Let’s Be Real. He Brings In Millions Because He’s An Entertainer And 1 Of The Best, He Deserve Every Penny And More, All The Great Players Do. Michael Jordan Been Played, He Definitely Deserved More And All The Other Black And White NBA Players, Them Owners Made Billions And Gave Them Change

[@answrtomeb8076]

I dont agree with everything stephen a smith says. But he is spot on with this guy ! Kyrie is selfish, entitled, narcisist.

[@joka5345]

Im reading this everywhere. I usually don't agree with Stephen but...... 🤣🤣🤣

[@7601jrod]

People used to defend Kyrie and now they realize they were wrong

[@vlogsbyalejandro]

@@7601jrod From the moment he left Cleveland, I've hated him. Lol Ever since he left Cleveland, I've always thought that his departure was so strange. It was hard for me to justify him leaving Cleveland. All I could think of was that the dude was selfish. I didn't know he was this toxic tho. He's narcissistic and seems to have some sort of superiority complex.

[@iwishiwasthomasshelby]

And crazy

[@7601jrod]

@@vlogsbyalejandro right ! People like that can never be leaders . KD ain’t no different. I said it whenever those two got together in Brooklyn. Those two will never win a championship together

[@CliffPierson777]

Thank you Stephen A! You're hear to tell it like it is in the sports world! These Kyrie defenders are in denial. This is about basketball

[@Rudeman69]

Preach

[@MOBROOKS]

So true

[@cease25]

Thank you! People giving him a pass for all the BS he was doing. He needs to be held accountable.

[@CortoMuanza]

Imagine this message flying over Kyrie’s head, still.

[@inm42]

When you earn more money in a month than most poor/working people can earn in a lifetime, it's very very easy to simply not care.

[@derekgandlofini8058]

He thinks the earth is flat

[@janossario3527]

@@inm42 that’s what’s makes Kyrie an idiot. Lol. Apparently money can’t buy him humility.

[@gstardominiongaming]

So Stephen A. is the hand selected person who Kyrie Irving is referring to, who the media corporations use to degrade "Black/African/Indigenous community heroes." LOL Kyrie maybe onto something. Stephen A. as he said wakes up thinking how he could make his boss more money; while on the contrary, Kyrie wakes up thinking how he could make money while not going to work. LOL They're diametrically opposite and bound to be at odds.

[@JQUE94]

Crazy thing is they both continue to make their wealthy bosses money, seem like they in the same boat to a degree.

[@kind2de]

I've never seen such negative focus and attention of a professional athlete who did not commit a crime, domestic violence, or involved in some type celebrity scandal, this has been Stephen A's obsession for almost a whole year now; didn't he publicly call for Kyrie to be cut from the team, isn't that unethical and possibly illegal in sports journalism???

[@sharesecombs2381]

The mere fact that people are agreeing and laughing with SAS is Unbelievable!!

[@Lunit30]

LMAO Stephen A sound like a Destiny’s Child track “Wasn’t it you that said…?” 💀💀💀

[@mattboss6875]

😅

[@alexdorisca]

😂😂😂

[@originaltroll7511]

Ayo 🤣🤣😭😭😭

[@javontedonuts1034]

Bruhh

[@prolific1518]

Real feminine energy

[@mickeygreens9969]

The only extra point I wish Stephen A would have made would be this. The reason the players get paid so much is due to what....NETWORK CONTRACTS. The very same networks that have shows discussing the game that they paid billions of dollars to air. I am not shocked that Kyrie does not understand this. He must assume the owners pay out of their own pockets with only fan attendance as a revenue stream. Fans by the way who pay money to see him only for him to bail on them.

[@johnnyguitarwatson5288]

MICKEY Greens : PREACH by any means! TEACH by any means, excellent very DEEP insight my dude 💯👍

[@provax4925]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!

[@johnnyguitarwatson5288]

@@provax4925 do you think KD will snap at some point if kyrie stay on the weirdo tip?

[@killamic2478]

@@johnnyguitarwatson5288 definitely! I thought that was the reason KD played so bad in the celtics series. Whether KD wants to admit it or not. Kyrie way of being is affecting his game and mentality. Its hard to listen to someone who dont even do their part that they said they would do

[@princellasmith7562]

Yes, I believe he did make that argument on First Take earlier today. He should have made it in this clip, too. He's right, though, even beyond that, Kyrie is just selfish period.

[@8four276]

When I think of Kyrie, I can't help but be thankful that we have guys like Giannis in this league. So much for unbelievable talent when you're an unavailable, irresponsible person anyway.

[@ryantang8146]

Well said.

[@recoil53]

The NBA is crazy not to make Giannis the face of the league and Tim Duncan before him. Low maintenance. As far as I can tell he's only about basketball and family.

[@goldenstateswarriorsbandwa4842]

@Honest Westbrick Fan #1 Blk people in America can’t never like giannis like that because he doesn’t victimise himself. But ironically giannis didn’t grow up with a silver spoon like a lot of them.

[@goldenstateswarriorsbandwa4842]

@Honest Westbrick Fan #1 yes he started from the bottom but he doesn’t victimise himself. That’s why a lot of Blk people in America will not like him.

[@aidonis98]

@@recoil53 If Giannis was in a bigger market, the NBA would have him everywhere.

[@solemartyr]

"Wasn't it YOU?" is Stephen A's "I Have a Dream" speech 😂

[@soliddrake11]

Kyrie acts as if he’s this wise man with profound things to say, but he’s just a confused young man that takes no accountability and only shows up when we wants to. To me he’s very comparable to Rodman. He does one thing at an all time great level, but he doesn’t do much else. Except Rodman showed up and always gave his life to the game.

[@adamdalmer4595]

Just cause you always do what you’re told kenny doesn’t mean we all do that buddy.

[@raviatm]

@@adamdalmer4595 told? he signed a contract and didnt honor it like a man. you wouldnt know anything about that.

[@soliddrake11]

@@adamdalmer4595 big difference between doing what you’re told and doing the right thing. It sounds like you’re insinuating that you and Kyrie are cool kids that don’t follow the rules. I remember doing that before I started becoming a responsible person and caring about those around me.

[@johnnyguitarwatson5288]

In my opinion Steve a. Smith is articulating, what KD is actually factually thinking!

[@MOBROOKS]

Yep

[@xq8152]

Kyrie makes us look like we are lazy and will always use race as a way to escape blame and accountability. Sorry bro. Show up to work. Period. Go to work. Then do your social services on the side. Or quit playing and focus on social work full time.

[@SOGSPORTSYT]

‼️‼️💯

[@LIBryda]

How can another man, you've never met in your life, make you look anyway at all? Stop acting like anytime a black person does something good/bad it has some impact on racism.

[@Powerule23]

💯

[@stephonaugustin1384]

Us?

[@keenanmolden2655]

Us? Bro this a sell out comment. That man don't represent the whole race.

[@christhompson1052]

Doesn’t matter if you love or hate Stephen A Smith. He is spitting pure facts about Kyrie

[@marcusrhill]

No he's not stfu

[@tobyncummins]

Stephen A is a fraud... I remember when JJ Reddick called him out the first time for his lack of real basketball knowledge, Stephen A looked like his life had just flashed before his eyes he looked scared AF. He should invite Kyrie on and try putting this attitude down I guarantee he won’t do it.

[@GammaRayTrae]

@@tobyncummins he invited him on first take today or to show up on kyrie’s podcast

[@duvalwilliams1555]

@@tobyncummins I really dont get how this makes anything he said wrong lol you gotta come with facts to disprove the argument.

[@marcusrhill]

@@GammaRayTrae it won't happen. Stephen A doesn't want real smoke.

[@christopherlopezkrauss5065]

Get off Kyries nuts already. You're proving his point.

[@crosscountry9132]

If ppl stop talkin bout kyrie bet he do something to get some attention 🤣

[@christopherlopezkrauss5065]

@@crosscountry9132 stephen a just a hater...

[@Zaramoku]

This was exceptionally beautiful, factual, and deserving of being communicated to Kyrie Irving, the young fellow who has an exaggerated opinion of himself. Stephen A. Smith did it brilliantly and fearlessly, most commentators should toe this line in addressing all athletes who take the fans for granted as does Kyrie Irving..

[@thePR3TEND3R]

Bravo, Stephen A. Straight to the point! Bravo!

[@popavist_tv7536]

More like 8mins buT I get what u you saying!

[@guyincognito1423]

I've seriously met children that have a more grounded and realistic view of life and reality than Kyrie.

[@RealMikeMiller13]

You don’t know Kyrie personally. And it’s weird that you’re meeting children. Get help

[@c60sofresh]

@@RealMikeMiller13 🤣

[@zackwelime458]

@@RealMikeMiller13lmfao

[@KDuff-2015]

Kyrie is an extraordinary talent mixed with a flaming narcissist. I fully respect him standing firm on the unfair mandate but Stephen A has a point he has had a hand in controversy every where he has balled out at. It’s not race narratives when it comes to Kyrie if you healthy folks just tryna see him play. Dissed Bron & Ty Lue in Cleveland, dissed Brad Stevens after he left Boston, asked for Harden with KD & then the relationship got ruined. He needs to be better for the team to gell, he never had to do that before he just worries about Kyrie

[@joka5345]

Troll bot

[@KDuff-2015]

@@joka5345 huh

[@zorandolph1332]

You wrong people was dying and still dying a fool will show his hand in life

[@djexousia7252]

@@joka5345 He is definitely a Troll bot

[@KDuff-2015]

@@zorandolph1332 what does people dying have to do with him playing clown

[@Sour_patch_kid_5]

Can’t imagine how SAS would react if Kyrie did this on the Knicks.

[@DJ_BROBOT]

Not the point...nor is Stephen A playing for them. You just being an enabler becuase your boy got did up

[@recoil53]

Another five minutes of this - and it would be worth it.

[@OoggzUgi]

Bruh imma need a 30 for 30 on Stephen A vs Kyrie. I need some type of dramatic movie on these two. It’s too entertaining at this point.

[@yusufkiwanuka2001]

Fax

[@yohanneswubu]

Fat I agree with Stephen A Smith He is absolutely right What does race have to do with you not showing up to work

[@dennisfattun643]

Never really agreed with SAS before but this was satisfying.

[@daSteelersKing]

SAS is holding Kyrie accountable but kyrie being a narcissists

[@lorkay3159]

My biggest takeaway from Kyries and Stephen As feud is the shift of the perception towards the workforce within generations. Stephen A believes- if you are getting paid good money to do your job you better show up because you have teammates, fans, and a whole organization relying on you. You signed up for this so unless you’re injured you better show up. Kyrie believes- that is slave mentality; just because I’m getting paid to do my job doesn’t mean I have to forget about what I believe in and not put me and my families well being first. He believes Stephen A is a puppet because Stephen A will do whatever for ESPN. Kyrie believes Stephen A is puppet because Stephen A voice holds weight because ESPN says so. Stephen A will continue to be the personality he is because it generates revenue for ESPN, but as soon as he says something that jeopardizes ESPNs business (even if its something he believes or something for HIS well being) he would get cut off just like anyone else. Kyrie could probably do a better job making his message more clear and not be as cryptic in the things in he says/post, so his fans can get behind him more but thats not my place to judge. Stephen As philosophy is do whatever it takes to protect your job/money because that is what got you to this point of success (This is the 2000 gen job is a privilege mentality ) Kyrie’s philosophy is do whatever you feel is going protect your well being even if it may jeopardize your pay in the future or how your boss views you. (New generation “job is slavery mentality") I understand both point of views but the main thing from all this is that we are witnessing two different generational mentalities bumping heads. Underneath all of this we can relate thats why its hard to disagree with everything both sides are saying.

[@zerocrewl8412]

How much is Kyrie paid to work again???

[@lorkay3159]

@@zerocrewl8412 millions of dollars whats your point

[@EKANI51]

Lor kay 31- you nailed it. That’s exactly what’s going on. The shift of workforce perceptions within generations. I understand both of them but I’m leaning towards Stephen A. This new generation doesn’t like to work. I was just in a heated debate with my coworker about this. He’s 25 and pro Kyrie. I’m 35 with the work ethic views that Stephen A is referring to.

[@lorkay3159]

@@EKANI51 love to see that you see that too. Your point of view definitely makes sense in the aspect of keeping a job you claim you earned. There is no guarantees in this world as far as income and occupation thats why people are willing to do whatever it takes to keep their job. I will say there is no right answer to living this life. I understand how the opposing view will be looked at as spoiled but I respect their awareness of their well beings importance because what is a job or income in life without morality. I appreciate you for commenting and working hard bro us 9-5 workers deserve a holiday worth celebrating lol.

[@EKANI51]

@@lorkay3159 so I work as a government contractor here in DC. There hasn’t been many people here in the building as they’re all either teleworking or retired due to the pandemic. We barely do anything. We sit in our break room from 7-4 doing nothing but watching Netflix on our phones and get paid. But the youngster I was telling you about will complain when asked to do what he’s being paid to do. He pushes that slave mentality attitude just like his favorite basketball player Kyrie Irving. Having morals or codes are fine and I get that. I have them too. But at the same time, he just like Kyrie fail to acknowledge that his decisions and attitude affect all of us. I try to get him to put the shoe on the other foot and see the bigger picture. I appreciate the kind words boss! You keep doing you! 💯

[@edwinpoon]

When Kyrie started playing full-time, he showed that he got tired after spurts of brilliance. That's the result of getting too much rest. Also, during the playoffs, his lack of regular season playing time and evolution against the opposing team showed up.

[@sha2341]

Not so. He had big games during the regular season. Lets not forget that 60 point game.

[@edwinpoon]

@@sha2341 u just proved my point. He gave a big game here and then fizzled there, becoz he didn't have the playing stamina. Next season he should learn his lesson and just work consistently.

[@sha2341]

@@edwinpoon It wasn't entirely his fault. If NY never issued that Mandate, he would of been part of the team. People are making it seem as though he does not care about basketball and because it was him that cost the team to lose. I believe the real blame should be pointed to NY and not Kyrie. I believe Kyrie is very committed to the game of Basketball. No one becomes that good of a player and yet be characterized as someone who does not want to work. So I don't think it is a matter of not working consistently. I think it was because of this Mandate that cost not only him but the team.

[@edwinpoon]

@@sha2341 oh really? He was the one who said he will get vaccinated, procrastinated and then finally confessed he wasn't getting vaccinated. And before that, he stopped working because of the capitol riots when everyone else went back to work. He always has an excuse to stop working, and is only committed to appearing to be skilled in basketball. Even in the playoffs, he didn't look invested at all. Don't go digging up excuses for Kyrie man, it only makes you look silly; speak the truth and it will set u free.

[@newrecruit100]

@@edwinpoon first off when did he say he was getting vaccinated? Secondly the only time where I’d say criticism is valid in terms of his absence is those two weeks he took off without telling anybody because you can’t take time off and not say anything. Even the time he took off due to the riots and the a Breonna Taylor verdict (which often gets left out) I can understand the criticism. Now think about that. 2 incidents at best in an 12 year career is worth this clown screaming everyday about a Kyrie and makes people like you reach the conclusion “he always wants an excuse not to play”. Lol you even said Kyrie looked disinterested. So Kyrie drops 39 points in a game and then all of a sudden doesn’t care anymore? You’re falling for the trap.

[@t9t9t9t9t9]

kyrie irving, the master of ruining franchises

[@refkiriswansyah2830]

Nah, he specializes in making controversy, usually ended up in ruining the chemistry & locker room. Not necessarily a franchise, its up to FO to mitigate or worsen it to that point. The one who specializes in ruining (or in this case, depleting) a franchise is LBJ. He comes, he trades asset & future, he win (because all the help from those "win now" trades), he leaves to suck another asset from another franchise. Doing this he won multiple times to add to his personal accolades, but develop 0 teams. Practically ruining it for years to come.

[@howitzerdriver7687]

Every commentator should be saying this. So many praised him and now that have to recant.

[@commentator1294]

Who me?? I’m saying it now… this, this, this. I’m saying this, this, this.

[@gkniffen]

Kyrie Irving is a part-time player and a full-time knucklehead.

[@Horndogthehorneddog]

💯

[@derekgandlofini8058]

Plays 20 out of 82 games a year. Hey maybe he can make 60 finally if we stack up three of his seasons together

[@gregoryleggett9773]

@Garrett Kniffen - You pretty much summed it up.

[@bussterdouglas]

This is the first time I’ve seen a video about kyrie with Stephen a where he doesn’t call him ‘box office’ 50 times😂

[@laurencealonzo2245]

Idk why but I just love listening to Stephen A rant it’s so refreshing in a world where people don’t get held accountable anymore

[@ksisniipez960]

Kyrie always changing the topic just like Westbrook 🤦‍♂️ Kyrie makes it about race & Westbrook makes it about his family if they get scrutinized

[@Horndogthehorneddog]

Westbrook’s family was getting needless hate. There’s a difference between sucking on the court and ruining your teams chances from home.

[@henryazofficial]

Whether you feel Stephen A is right or wrong I think we can all agree this will affect Kyrie in no way if he even sees it

[@Horndogthehorneddog]

Kyrie has already stated he is above the “puppets” The point of Kyrie putting the tweets out was to protect himself from literally anything sas or anyone could say. As long as he acts above it all then yes there is literally nothing someone could say Ignorance is bliss if you will

[@guyprieto1593]

It affects the way fans see him. It should. Kyrie is an idiot

[@derekgandlofini8058]

@@Horndogthehorneddog you deserve a Darwin Award for that sun Tzu.

[@gowthamsingavarapu7097]

@@Horndogthehorneddog ignorance is bliss ? Lol. Ignorance is not ignoring. It is about being dumb lol.

[@Horndogthehorneddog]

@@derekgandlofini8058 Not fully sure if this is props or a roast but I’m taking the props

[@Dysontime]

I knew Kyrie is a weird dude when he said the 🌍 was flat

[@sheneccasweeting1668]

We went from "it wasn't me" to "wasn't it you" LMAO

[@aaronrhodes7268]

“You convolute it (racism) by bringing it up when it has no place” huh, I wonder if anyone else needs to hear that🤔🤔

[@ytrbro1041]

the thing with the media, they have "receipts" of past events that they can spin up at 5x speed. I'll say this when irving said at his last press conference "the team needed more time to develop chemistry" I almost bust out laughing,

[@rodwells8577]

Don’t point that out bro, you’ll be racist and buck dancing

[@recoil53]

SAS just had to have an intern do a search on ESPN's own database of stories.

[@adegbolamayowa1589]

He said that while also holding himself accountable as part of the reasons along, obviously injuries.

[@grichkatayou7558]

@@adegbolamayowa1589 what are you talking about ?? What do you mean holding himself accountable … We don’t play in the NBA and even we , knew they were going to have chemistry issues if they don’t play together … he knew that and decided to not play anyway … KD got vaccinated all the other players playing in New York got vaccinated … but Kyrie decided to have on his tinfoil hat … smh I I ask again what are you talking about ? Didn’t he know that the games he was missing were going to cost them ? 1 in terms of seeding (which is how they ended up playing Boston) 2 in terms of chemistry 3 in terms of winning … If you know all those things and do it anyway , the last thing you should do is tell us you didn’t have enough chemistry ! We knew that since last year ! All he had to do was be accountable and leave it alone … but no he’s the guy who gets swept and still has something to say …

[@adegbolamayowa1589]

@@grichkatayou7558 I'm sorry but then you have to blame those who made the stupid mandate then, he never said hes not playing, the mandate stopped that, guys like JB, Thybulle and others didn't get vaccinated also. If you believe in his right to do what he wants with his body, I see no reason for this criticism to be dragged this long. He is part of the reason of the lack of chemistry, but he spoke about it and owned up. I dont know what else ya'll want him to do

[@chowchowdeoro2885]

😂😂😂😂 nice one SAS! Not only kyrie's irresponsible and selfish! He's so disrespectful to the league especially to players striving hard just to survive the league.

[@Lui4chlo638]

Kyrie got U IN YOUR FEELINGS HUH

[@_urahara_]

SAS definitely made a lot of valid points here. We can say all we want about Kyrie and his behavior, but there is an important question that needs to be asked. How does he keep getting away with it? SAS pointed out that this has been going on for years. Why hasn't his teams or the league taken action? The only thing I can think of is because his contract allows him to do so. If his contract says that he gets his money even if he intentionally misses games, then he can just keep doing this for as long as he likes. We can try to make him accountable with words, but there is nothing that will legally force him to comply. With that said, I do hope that moving forward, the league can find a way address this availability issue while still being fair to players who really need time off for medical or mental health issues.

[@Officialjvstdolls]

Kyrie says they make a living talking about them negatively and he goes and make a whole episode talking about him negatively. Can't say Kyrie's lying

[@crosscountry9132]

Segment

[@anklebreaker8752]

And kyrie making money from us watching games. Expect he didn’t play in most games. Can’t say I feel bad for him. Do you make millions of dollars for staying at home?

[@bpeace731]

This loud mouth ain’t saying nothing!

[@recoil53]

And the positives were . . . ? He gives them material. They'd fill in the time with something else if he didn't say anything. It's not like some fans weren't aware of what he said and turned off by it.

[@louiedangelo3843]

Kyrie getting flamed 🤣, what kyrie needs to do is go check if the world is flat or not.🤡

[@JayL8899]

The media is to Kyrie Irving what free throws are to Ben Simmons lol

[@KevM00734]

Lmao 🤣

[@las6257]

Well said Stephen A👏

[@cizzle4948]

Nba players are so spoiled to the point where they hate being held accountable

[@gp7405]

I’ve gained a new found respect for Stephen A. He has taken this personal. And doesn’t hold back one ounce. I love it. The NBA needs this. The world needs to see what a fraud kyrie is. The most overrated player in NBA history. Sorry James Harden but you’ve been surpassed. I know you’ve done more by gaining fat and stuff.

[@16arcade]

No the NBA don’t need S A …you won’t know what you like anymore because ppl like S A controls that 🤨

[@16arcade]

PussC!

[@mitch4132]

@annonymus for no reason? Do you live under a rock?

[@travisk4466]

This is all childish nonsense behavior that is affecting other people around him and glad someone’s finally holding him accountable.

[@grezende4056]

@annonymus S A literally stated why on the beginning of the vid. Kyrie criticizing other ppls jobs when he has been the most selfish player on the league

[@Youngguy2024]

Bro said “Everybody get out! ITS ABOUT TO GO DOWN -Kevin hart voice “ 😭😭😭 He was spitting facts tho 💯 SN: The championship music in the background has me weak 😭😭😭😭

[@kylia2009]

Stephen A. has the receipts 😂😂. Bottom line is that Kyrie just doesn't take his job seriously which is a slap in the face to all the fans and other players who are emotionally and financially invested in the game

[@joka5345]

Basketball is fixed. Who cares. Kyrie got f u money.

[@grandtheftaudio6386]

@@joka5345 can you provide definitive proof that basketball is fixed, complete with sources for your proof?

[@lynx5323]

I mean kyrie did say this is just a hobby so its not really surprising tbh🤷🏾‍♂️

[@romelljeremiah]

I think I’m the only one who heard the ether instrumental while Stephen a was speaking 😂😂😂

[@stevenprutko9160]

Stephen A. you opened my eyes to things I had no idea about.... Thank you...... Never stop the truth.....

[@DTEEZY78]

He has the audacity to act like he didn't make things personal... SAS is delusional 🙄 just like his barber

[@viltheegr8334]

I don’t like Stephanie A but he’s 100% on the money about No.11

[@bryanpotter3882]

Stephen a Smith roasted Kyrie Irving

[@dashawnmclean2307]

If I ever get in trouble with the law (not saying I will), Im not looking to hire a lawyer I want THIS GUY to represent me.

[@sha2341]

If he represents you, you are going to lose in court.

[@djthakid91]

Stephen A gave Kyrie a whole Loaded Lux 3rd round... "Wasn't it you?"

[@tommymode3064]

Well said!!! Outstanding closing lines!!!

[@ZandeKongo]

Skip has LeBron. Stephen A now has Kyrie. 😭😂

[@prolific1518]

Yup that's all this is. SAS being the puppet he was just criticized for being. Complete 🤡

[@malacefromthepalace5657]

Lol true and Shannon has Durant

[@itsddashrock]

My guy took this from First Take and directly to his show. The epitome of petty.

[@jesusdominguez8220]

Straight facts from Stephen A

[@whatsinaname6926]

NO LIES DETECTED! Great stuff SAS

[@lenky527]

These media commentators always want to be critical of players and what they do and how they do it. When the tables turn and players be critical of them. they start crying 😢 😭 🤣. Hypocrite!!

[@marcellusanderson255]

Wow Stephen A, you broke it down in simple terms. The facts hurts. Sometimes when you point a finger at others ! You have 4 of your own fingers pointing at yourself!

[@djexousia7252]

So does that mean that now because SAS is pointing the fingers at him then 4 are going to be pointing back at SAS.....Come on people. Both great points from both as well as personal attacks from Both.....Keyshawn made the best point because he kept it fair down the middle......

[@brandonrawlsmusic]

I wonder how many people took the clot shot cuz of this racist to all humans

[@sha2341]

The question is are you referring to Kyrie or Stephen A smith.

[@eboogie35]

It's funny that the people that defend Kyrie, NEVER address anything with KYRIE'S Behavior. They always go at SAS. But SAS is always at work. I wonder if Kyrie and KD took that same energy they take to write texts and used it to do what their actually paid for. I wonder where the Nets. The people who PAY him would be

[@marcusrhill]

What behavior sir

[@sha2341]

Last I understand, They both have rings to prove there greatness. What has Stephen A smith done? Make bad predictions on who is going to win and don't win.

[@sha2341]

@OxyPlatinum Well if the city did not impose the mandate, he would of been playing.

[@eboogie35]

@@sha2341 kyrie has been dodging the Teams he is getting paid to play for. If you can't acknowledge that. Then you're making my point for me

[@eboogie35]

@@sha2341 the mandate was for everyone, not just kyrie. Durant could've stayed with the warriors if he knew kyrie was going to not show up.

[@adamblanco8306]

Plus he was all smiles and hugs immediately after getting swept in the first round.

[@broman3498]

Kyrie is like the Kanye West of basketball. Awesome talent, insufferable personality

[@shivengoberdan8884]

couldn't have said it any better

[@newchannel416]

He is not.West Is probably crazy but doesnt give a single f and gives up millions if he has too.He dropped from coachella and lost 10 milions.Kyrie is a crybaby who wants to be paid while he is not doing sit

[@emwebb10]

Facts

[@dustinbasurto7371]

@@newchannel416 K.I is a diva

[@Mr.West_]

That was a great video 😂🔥🔥 thank you Stephen A

[@khoado123]

the fact that they made Irving the VP of NBA .... this dude now thinks he's God.

[@khasaiv.2400]

Nah that’s KD

[@erikdayne5429]

Steven A is being too kind. Kyrie is not one the greatest talents the game has ever seen. In 11 years in the league he’s never received a single vote for MVP. He might have some of the best handles ever, but that doesn’t make him one of the greatest players ever.

[@Jacksel01]

Kyrie has never received MVP votes for 2 main reasons..ONe is he does not play enough games to be considered but more importantly, the same media that Kyries calls pawns are the ones voting for the award. His talent is enough to get votes but nobody in the media likes the guy.

[@Recurses]

Wdym have you not seen kyrie play?

[@grandtheftaudio6386]

@@Jacksel01 kyrie's "talent" is not more than enough to get voted mvp. It's the WHOLE package that nets you MVP and outside of that championship run hes had with Bron the man has done nothing to warrant his name even being uttered in any mvp discussion.

[@minechaftgamer288]

Wonder how many legends are in same boat

[@alxfonso4924]

he would have won mvp in 2017-2018 in he didnt get injured though Celtics were impressive in the reg season

[@ar_beasley3339]

I feel like Stephen A personal chose the music in the background 🤣 nice head twirls at the end lol priceless 🤣🤣

[@franknice187]

Straight up ETHER. Couldnt have said it better. Salute to SAS for this one.

[@eddieharvard7702]

This dude is obsessed with kyrie….he should cut kyrie a check

[@onidtubes]

Kyrie is probably in his living room laughing " look at this puppet " 😂

[@rodwells8577]

🤦🏾‍♂️he probably is , not realizing how much of a clown he looks like to people living in reality

[@donutlord929]

A man criticizing a known drama queen is a puppet? Lol that's the problem you dudes always making excuses for these snowflakes and can't handle criticism. Pampered generation

[@prolific1518]

The funny thing is people have always said SAS is a puppet. But the hate for Kyrie has people agreeing with him. Media doing exactly what Kyrie criticized, controlling and shaping the narrative.

[@derekgandlofini8058]

@@prolific1518 hey bruh people are allowed to formulate there own opinions black boy

[@derekgandlofini8058]

I’m from CLE I knew LYrie flat earthling was like this

[@thisjustin212]

Wasn't this mad about Aaron Rodgers lying about COVID, but he still has a point about Kyrie.

[@BlackMarvel25]

You mean he wasn't mad enough for you?

[@BeanieDoggerson]

@@BlackMarvel25 Jeez You gonna make this dude start crying soon lol

[@thisjustin212]

@@BeanieDoggerson and imma need of your vaporub to feel better 😊

[@thisjustin212]

@@BlackMarvel25 Just hope he's done after this. We get it Stephen A. You have to work, he doesn't. But you wouldn't have a job with athletes so deal with it media.

[@VF5]

Aaron didn't lie to his team or let it affect the team in any way. Everyone in the Packers org knew he was unvaxed: and he follow protocols. He just misled the media to believe that he was vax.

[@NotebookLives]

This might be the greatest segment of all-time. *WASN’T IT YOU?* 😂😂😂😂

[@versewonderstrikes5353]

You dilute it when you convolute it. Bars

[@rr8375]

Lockout next season blame kyrie and ben simmons for it..