WATCH YO MOUTH! 🖐🤣 Perk gloats his Wolves' G7 prediction + Mavs-Wolves preview | First Take

Kendrick Perkins joins Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe on First Take to take a victory lap after correctly calling for the Minnesota Timberwolves to defeat the Denver Nuggets in 7 games before switching gears to their upcoming WCF matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.
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[@flip-antonio8425]

Major props to Perk. He was the only analyst that stayed by the Wolves side even during thick adversity.

[@brandonmalone5460]

I stayed on business too

[@bjgray7954]

He picked the Lakers over Nuggets and Clippers over Mavs as well as OKC over Mavs.. y'all attention span these days boy..

[@greglewis1084]

Chris Broussard also

[@KyleJoseph-vo6vp]

Kp is the worst analyst espn has

[@yvans.]

I don’t think this has anything to do with his analysis of the game why he picked the Timberwolves. He was just rooting for them and they happen to won.

[@dariuscarter5766]

Perk Keeping A Straight Face Is Hilarious 😂

[@hamzaha.al-quaid2441]

got one right and acting like it’s no big deal. another day in the office

[@Ze_Moose]

He called Shannon the weatherman 🤣

[@nateisinvincible]

Everybody was clowning Perk for his pick last week loll

[@noneyascrub8204]

Can’t blame them though cuz bro is a Clown and predicts wrong or jinxes them. So the Wolves got the lucky clover this time

[@markushayes]

@@noneyascrub8204You were one of them. 😅

[@noneyascrub8204]

@@markushayes yeah i ngl thought nuggets had it in the bag but the entire playoffs, the nuggets were not the nuggets so they just folded 💀

[@PapagenoMF]

@@noneyascrub8204 Yeah, what you actually saw were the real Nuggets. Last year was a fluke. They stink.

[@SamUHells]

@@PapagenoMFthey do not stink that’s so stupid 😂 they went 7 with arguably the best team in the west. They beat the dog water out of the lakers as usual. Acting like they won’t be a championship contented for years to come, you know nothing about basketball 😂

[@shannensmith6966]

2011 Dirk Nowitzki - Beat the "big three" in OKC with Durant, Westbrook and Harden. Then swept the defending champ lakers w/ Kobe. And then beat the Miami "big 3" in the finals. Don't take this "all the way back to Magic". Give Dirk and the 2011 Mavericks their credit.

[@TheSlickrick269]

Thank you they’re reaching to prop up ant

[@tommylee3812]

With Coach Rick C....

[@JROD2135]

Don’t forget JJ Barea from my country 🇵🇷

[@juncarlorodriguez5715]

​@@JROD2135 he said dirk nowitzki and the mavericks that includes jj barea

[@chefalexander334]

Was he 22? 20? Noooo!

[@dd_zzero6827]

LOL Perk. You call out SAS AND Shannon. Perk is so right about the journey of both teams.

[@themanhimself4801]

Kendrick “ Here’s the thing “ Perkins

[@calebryan4602]

Kendrick "When it comes down to" Perkins

[@luisemiliotrevino2867]

@@calebryan4602sliding them puppies you know.

[@BJ2bizzy]

I said it once I’ll say it again

[@donp380]

"And thangs to that nature"

[@chermebrownsauce8049]

Kendrick "at the end of the day" Perkins

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"Shannon and the weatherman are in the same field" 😂

[@jamesjefferson3809]

That TOOK ME OUT😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hulk6452]

STOP!!!!!!!

[@Jon-Jack]

Dat was nice 👍

[@jogianna]

Got it right when it mattered

[@Omarbrown204]

Right 😂😂

[@tipphimmachack1889]

If Wolves win it all, Perk deserves to be at the parade, he been with us since day 1

[@tylerpetersen2673]

Ya facts been refreshing to have an analyst on the wolves side

[@MikkiChavez]

Facts

[@SincerelyJnC]

Especially if hes cheering us on over his Celtics. Haha. But that being said we havent done anything yet. We still need to go take care of business against the Mavericks. Lets stay hungry wolves!

[@MrJazz1352]

And KG 😂

[@TheCuttyBrown]

Can I come to bro?? I been ridin *pause😂

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

Perk actually is a good analyst for young teams because he's not compromised. Knicks would've won if they were healthy

[@hooligan5381]

Perk is horrible, his takes be way too emotional

[@rileygarcia1]

He is actually the worst analyst yall are just sheep

[@nopanic3186]

Knicks are built for second round exits …conference appearance if lucky

[@ryanjose573]

@@nopanic31866/8 rotational pieces are hurt tf are u smoking they could’ve taken Boston healthy

[@PapagenoMF]

If ifs and buts were candies and nuts we'd all have a Merry Christmas.

[@pacodarko1]

Shannon killed me with the prosperity 😂😂😂😂👌👌💪

[@Brandi6994]

I said months ago the Nuggets weren't making it pass the second. Been petty and going back to collect those receipts all morning .

[@samwilson4597]

they just didn't have bench players while wolves did. it aint that deep. nuggets will beat anytime besides the timberwolves

[@ZayTovenDaSlime]

you stole this comment so i already dont believe you .

[@KrustyKrabPizza22]

That's exactly what I've been doing lmao it's so satisfying. I had someone tell me in the beginning of the season we wouldn't even make the playoffs, best believe I kept that receipt

[@chrisperez3614]

@@samwilson4597lol nah

[@mrfinalsmvp8067]

@@samwilson4597 timberwolves can beat anyone ALONG with the nuggets. just take ur L bro and move on💀

[@atg4553]

Put respect on Jaden Mcdaniels. I’m disappointed not a mention. That’s the man that’s guarding Luka

[@ericheffner112]

Man stop smoking crack! 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TheSlickrick269]

Guarding Murray and luka are two different animals

[@edwardcorey1071]

Lol McDaniels have guarded luka before ,only thing is yes mn 3-1 vs dallas this year but luka was only in one of the games, so im not overlooking dallas one bit

[@uropy]

Edwards have successfully guarded big sized guard/wings that are bigger than him. He can guard Luka as well. I think Wolves will test the water on game 1 to see how to guard Luka. Most likely Edwards/Mcdaniels in turn to wear him down, just like they did to Jokic.

[@Benisuber1]

@@TheSlickrick269 Jaden is a better defender than Lou Dort

[@charlesthomas1924]

Are we really JUST gonna say it's Ant Man's game? Because Towns was phenomenal and the WHOLE TEAM shows up! I like Edwards but come on let's not pretend like it's not a team sport! A lot missing here from them all on this take.

[@KMcNair-zk7cj]

Towns went as far as Ant took him he changed the mentality of this team

[@mk3tsi]

Thats the problem with the media, same with Shai situation

[@tkushhhnigga]

Ant carried it he may not have been there in terms of points but his attention and the presence he brings was creating for others. He had 45 in an elimination game. Bad game but kids a stud

[@kizitoamuchie5540]

ANT that had only 18pts

[@riffsthatkill2180]

He's the new flavor so every time anything good happens it's due to him, and anytime someone else does something good, it's also due to him.

[@alexyoung808s6]

Dirks 2011 NBA finals run was historic

[@WarriorKidd06]

Historic beyond comprehension

[@mewchuking8639]

LOL chokejob by the fake goat LeBron nice try. Mavs were a nice team but dwade was head and shoulders the best player that series

[@NewWorldDreams47]

​@@mewchuking8639 you do know that they swept the defending champ Lakers (Kobe choked) AND they beat OKC big 3? This is the most casual remark I've ever heard.

[@mewchuking8639]

@@NewWorldDreams47 I know who they beat. Lakers went to three finals straight and pau gasol was beefing bc Shannon Brown fucked his gf/wife. Westbrick and harden are trash, yes he made a good run but he was pretty mid in the finals and his team is way better than people give credit for

[@Dogdigger-xy9vk]

Your diaper rashed lebron king haters . Lakers with the king 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆👑🏆

[@Big-Bearded-Alkebulanian-Man]

At some point in this series, I hope Ant-Man, KAT, Luka & Kyrie all go for 40+ points each, in the same game… I’m not completely sure, but I’m almost certain that’d be some type of “first time in NBA history” moment… and all four of ‘em are capable of making it happen too

[@retrac6306]

That would be crazy, but KAT hasn't even had 30 points these playoffs. He gets in foul trouble and it kills his rhythm

[@donovanshannon1234]

Not happening

[@benjaminsmith2287]

But it is a losing recipe for the Mavs IMO. Others have to get involved in the offense, like Gafford and PJ Washington. They're at their best when Luka and Kyrie don't have to score 40 plus .

[@dr2001dre123]

The WCF is not the All-Star game bro. We are not getting those type of numbers from all 4 guys. 🐜 & 🐈‍⬛ got to play defense on the other end. I got 🐜, Kai & Luka scoring a 40 piece but Kat is more comfortable playing 2nd fiddle.

[@BoomShakalaka777]

I can guarantee you now that that will not happen. Kyrie ain't getting 40 while Luka is also getting 40. Ant Man isn't trying to get 40. And KAT is just too goofy to drop 40 much less when Ant is also dropping 40.

[@nitoshadow]

Mavericks gon keep making ppl look crazy for overlooking us

[@skoldiersoup8409]

how you think its been for the Wolves my guy. May the best team win. Gonna have us some great ball this series.

[@nitoshadow]

@@skoldiersoup8409 yea it gonna be a good series Everyone was saying the mavs gonna lose each round first the clips then Okc now twolves But I like being the underdog

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"i got it right when it Matter" 😂

[@BoomShakalaka777]

True weatherman response

[@corpspimp]

Shannon funny asf talm bout perk dont know how to handle prosperity 🤣 😂 💀

[@TGWNU]

Shannon looking like a youth pastor 😂

[@edwardcorey1071]

He always has,i dunno,he never been on my team,but i have always like Shannon Sharp

[@mrawesome7175]

Perkins needs to collect his receipts 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@shane2kool]

Dirk has one of the greatest runs ever and I’m a Lakers fan

[@Creamcity414]

Close 27.7.2 knocked off Kobe KD/Russ/harden Miami’s big 3 But ant numbers up there and the run too

[@mewchuking8639]

Dirk also got lucky that he faced a massive choker in lebrick. Hakeem 94 run was insane bc he actually had no help

[@MrJonnycage1]

Dirk was like 30 . Ant 22

[@Creamcity414]

@@MrJonnycage1 33

[@GodfreyTheCreator]

I said months ago the Nuggets weren't making it pass the second. Been petty and going back to collect those receipts all morning 😂

[@coreyjohnson5346]

Same here.. you can find my comment under this same name of game 6 of orlando and cavs series. Someone from Minnesota said how they were happy for suggs and I replied, "you mfs are about to win a championship in Minnesota." That was the day before denver and Minnesota series started. Ppl will rag on this but I knew they would lose to the Timberwolves because denver has had trouble with the young orlando magic since last year because of their length and defense. As it was orlando who led the league in defense after the all star break and also led the league in holding teams under a 100 pts. But they are similarly built like the Timberwolves.. magic swept the season series vs denver this year and almost swept denver last year if jokic hadn't hit a 3 at the buzzard in one of the games.

[@hooligan5381]

y'all be acting like y'all won the lottery for being right about a prediction 😂

[@GodfreyTheCreator]

@@hooligan5381 Not really, but keep thinking that champ

[@ZiouyHiocv]

Molly asked: "Can she just be Mrs. Perk and not Mrs. Big Perk" . Molly didn't insult anyone with that. Have faith in us. Never fails to create something out of nothing.

[@pedeace8492]

Molly loves Shannon

[@markcabrera3776]

I love molly

[@soufatldude700]

@@markcabrera3776 stop being thirsty she want me

[@Creamcity414]

The 💰

[@user-hj7fl5rn5l]

Women stick together😂

[@HimmReaper]

She loves the BBC 😂

[@lazypeon1572]

Give the man his flowers for winning a coin toss

[@theprodigy4202]

I don't give a man flowers (that's rather feminine my G) but I WILL give him a handshake, a Hi- Five or better yet a sincere fist bump 👊

[@KingEugene-901]

​@@theprodigy4202😂

[@OldTonyFerguson]

@@theprodigy4202it’s an expression bozo

[@brandonnguyen9373]

@@theprodigy4202 low iq

[@WarrenG-fv4ij]

Molly: "Can she just be Mrs. Perk and not Mrs. Big Perk". No one was offended by that Molly. Trust us. Always making something out of nothing.

[@r.m.90]

Shut up.

[@respectthejux8626]

I can't stand Molly

[@DaRevolution9]

She’s annoying but I can’t lie, that was a bit funny tho 🤣🤣😭😭

[@theflykingdom]

Feminist Molly will always show up lol.

[@kingkendrick44]

Seriously

[@TheNotoriousWolf]

Stephen a smith to perk " ohh be quiet" with the face he made I started crying laughing 🤣

[@IWishMagic]

Nah this the big three right here we need more Stephen a perk and Shannon

[@narz7573]

Edwards vs Luka has a D Wade vs Dirk kinda vibe ro it hahah this amazing

[@cfnstevie]

These guys are so funny just having fun together 😂

[@belindsbowstring6907]

Big Perk standing on BidddNesss 😂

[@soufatldude700]

Perk has the support of wolves AND knicks fans 😂😂

[@KRISTOPHERFRESNIDO]

First it was Clippers in 6 and Clippers are 2-0 and better without Kawhi, then it was OKC is too much for Mavs because they're the number 1 seed. Now Clips lost because no Kawhi and OKC needs more help? Which one is it?? 😂😂

[@marquishooper2817]

They forget about Dirk’s run in 2011

[@bleeperton181]

best run I've seen

[@bighuncho5210]

@@bleeperton181kwahi was better

[@VonAndrade]

Better performance and run probably is Dirk with his 2011 championship. Gone thru to 4-0: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, 4-1: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden. 4-2: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Bosh.

[@theukrainianintellect8822]

Nice to have 2 dudes who can keep Stephan A in check on this show. Good balance now

[@younginwrld]

Perk knew what the hell he was talking about

[@naliswatson5713]

Stephen A was all over the place big up to Big Perk!

[@OmegaLevelEnt]

when Perk finally gets a pick right you'd never know he's wrong way more then he's right 🤣

[@timlavado7278]

Mavs as the underdog. Love it. Let's go, Mavs! Feed off from these.

[@twizzmonster6784]

We need swagu, perk and unk shay to run a show with mad dogg telling us why he’s mad at the end lol

[@Anonymousviewer-zs2cl]

Wow...it's 50/50 and Perk finally made the correct pick after 4yrs of being an analyst...lol...check the video where he said don't sleep on the Hawks 2022

[@KZ1994able]

Perk showing he knows his basketball. Any1 that knows basketball knew that letting go of Jeff Green was a big blow to the Nuggets. Also Chokic's lack of paint defense is a joke

[@Rio-hv6nq]

Perk finally got something right

[@Creamcity414]

Nah he gets a few things right he just says crazy bs so we forget when he’s right but point out the wrong

[@victoriuswashington8901]

Molly finally said something valid 😂 Don’t call that lady “Mrs. Big Perk”

[@SlushyyHyuga]

“Can we just say Mrs. Perk & not Mrs. Big Perk?” Molly, shut up! You’re the only one that would see that as offensive.

[@starboyibz]

I love how they keeping it light while being aggressive

[@buddhavaro]

I LOVE YOU PERK 🤣😂

[@travishsw]

It’s nice to have smiles and laughter on a show instead of arguing and yelling like you will find on Skips show!

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Great show

[@altheamorris5996]

Just love big Perk!! A real one.

[@linkercasas1004]

PERKSTRADAMUS!!!!

[@frankylito3030]

This is the 1st time in idk how many years that Perkins gets a prediction right. It's like a worker finally doing his job once a year

[@w00deey12]

Unc said “ there is gonna be grey pupon and Dijon mustard everywhere “. Keep the same energy

[@pay_it_forward_franklin4469]

"I'll get back to you tomorrow." -S. Sharpe

[@Breezahh]

Word of the day prosperity

[@MsuccessfulM]

“Coming on here preaching” LET THEM KNOW PERK!!!! 💯🧑‍💻

[@stevenwerezak4532]

Lol.. Perks's stunned look when they wete giving it to him from all directions was priceless,however,he was a good sport about it!

[@MrRoadhouse316]

Molly hit that 😂😂😂 Mrs Big Perkins

[@SquidysTents]

Okay Ant is good and all, but we are way overhyping him. I know he’s that dude, but they got this far not because of him. They got this far because his team is just really freaking good at defending

[@desotohybrid2175]

Go cry in a corner 😂

[@RenzellT]

Perk told ya'll... everybody had so much to say about Perk now look.

[@jiggnorth3593]

A broke clock is right twice a day. Perk is still an idiot.

[@reedykat30]

❤❤❤ Perk is feeling his victory lap. 😊

[@noliano3]

Perk called it the whole time

[@Richiefreshhh]

I have never seen Stephen A back track so much in my life and be upset over it that he doesn't get to say HE knew who was going to win. Saltier than some French fries 😂

[@jamalbey93]

I still have dirk & mavs post season run over ant if he wins it all

[@AggravatedMan365]

Nah Ant and T wolves are young. Their run is sustainable and they'll be around for years to come. Those mavs had a miracle run with a team full of vets who were close to being in their last leg.

[@jamalbey93]

@@AggravatedMan365 to each is own 💯

[@nado2426]

Talk yo Talk Big Perk🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@MrMoehouse]

I love this cast

[@crosseyedchris5723]

Dawg if u put Luka on the twolves it would be wraps for the league if u put ant on the Mavs they would be a play in team

[@kalebbeckum3849]

He did have a similar team he had KP 😂😂🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ still didn't get it done he ain't ant man 😂😂😂 put him on the mav finals just like this team Luka needs to learn how to play both sides of the floor first 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️😂😂💯💯💯

[@fresnoniiji]

Luka wouldn't work cause he can't guard no body one on one and that's what they take pride in. He also takes away too many shots

[@mewchuking8639]

Jeezus so many Luka cocksuckers. Dude is a horrendous defender, a ball hog and Kyrie has outplayed him the entire playoffs. Smfh

[@FrankyFango]

Luka and Kylie will win the championship thus year

[@d2cold88]

I love watching this group! First Take is the best sports show! No debate! 💯

[@kmc10314]

KP is so happy that he was not wrong. He just hates the Nuggets and Joker and always will pick against them rather than really knowing the game.

[@MrShaw83]

Perk called it. Them boys lost a 2nd half 20pt lead on their home court

[@Valorant_Dem0n97]

Perk is the only analyst who stuck with his pick. Everybody flip flopped at least 3 times. Lmfaoooo

[@fatmanjebis]

The weatherman I love it!!!!

[@cartert6744]

This trio of KPerk, Unc, & SAS has been slowly becoming my favorite to watch!! Got me laughing & giggling the whole time 😂 Please keep this trio coming (PAUSE) 😂

[@sav2457]

Mavs in 6

[@marcsantillan3311]

Wolves in 5

[@bodiep3466]

@@marcsantillan3311wolf got fk up😂

[@eddieburnett8043]

Stephen A talks way too reckless.

[@brandontaylor1502]

You gotta love First Take

[@realocwon3256]

Perk was spitting today 🔥 i agree with everything he said

[@clintmoore1674]

Dirk went through kobe, Duncan, and the big three in Miami by himself.

[@vaflash2285]

Lol no he didn't. Hof point guard 6 man of the year stop it with that by himself stuff

[@mewchuking8639]

No he didn't. Had a good team, Tyson Chandler, Jason kidd and LeBron choked so hard. Dwade was clearly the best player in the series both eye test and stats. Dirk suckers go hard

[@durrellstone5841]

So it was 1 on 15 I’m confused

[@desotohybrid2175]

By himself? 😂

[@Carlos-uf8so]

​@@vaflash2285Oh you mean 37 year old Kidd?

[@ericheffner112]

Shannon just admitted he don't watch the game. He thought we still had Javel McGee! He's too busy interviewing Katt and Gary Owen. 😂

[@ashang63]

😂

[@pg13pacernation30]

This was low key a good discussion in a long time 👍

[@xrayyzo]

4 of their chemistry is amazing

[@hyaashiredd]

Idk if the Mavs have enough firepower to match the Timberwolves. Minnesota has proven to not only be able to clap down on defense, but they can also score from every angle while holding teams under 100. This series will be interesting

[@Aozzy24]

Perk is going to be an honorary Minnesotan if the Wolves make it to the chip this year. The only dude on TV to give the wolves their flowers all year. MN loves Perk.

[@mcjudilla774]

Did he just make that little cute boy smile grin at the beginning when Molly was acknowledging him?????

[@kaiz3nberg]

Mavs gonna surprise a lot of people

[@emmanueldejesusperez7007]

Mavs in 6 🤠

[@emmanueldejesusperez7007]

1 down let’s go Mavs 🐴

[@regal9242]

My guy Kyrie will be the determining factor. Mavs in 6

[@xiffy1881]

Wolves in 5. Mavs bigs can't compete with Wolves bigs, that'll be the difference.

[@James-ws9ze]

"Shannon, you don't get to laugh" Bam! In your face!

[@26MECH]

2:56 Molly u have to hit that pause button please. You are not outside of the matrix 😂😂

[@Joker-xs1bv]

Thought I was bugging 😂

[@26MECH]

@@Joker-xs1bv lmaoo facts ..def a flag on that play bruh

[@sebastijanp3]

You are all missing one big factor here LOL. And that is LUKA. It is going to get ugly for Minnesota.

[@DaniUnme]

Shannon is a hilarious person who doesn't know how to deal with success.

[@kriszzillaYT]

I love this trio and Molly haha

[@TOMORROW_X_TOGETHER28]

HE THE BEST & REALEST YUHHH PERK!!!

[@theysayisagorilla]

Get rid of Molly.

[@olivememer]

fr

[@BonesDMS4life]

No let her be she’s a professional instigator

[@michaelpalm76]

Can she just be Mrs Perk and not Mrs Big Perk yeah, you caught that as well, please get rid of her

[@theysayisagorilla]

@@BonesDMS4life she doesn't bring anything valuable to the show and simply regurgitates popular DEI talkin points. She sits with an authority she doesnt have and honestly she seems like she only has a job bcuz of how she looks.

[@BonesDMS4life]

@@theysayisagorilla they don’t let her talk bro , but when they do she add a different feeling to the analysis cuz other than that it’s barbershop talk

[@DarrylRascoe]

I don’t think I ever agreed with Perk (maybe once) but he is right about Ant. If Ant win a title by beating KD and Suns, Jokic and Nuggets, Luka and Mavs and Tatum and Celtics, that would be an EPIC RUN TO THE TITLE!

[@constanceelise2986]

Go P! Congratulations to Wolves!!

[@thegothamknight721]

The only hated team left in the playoffs is the Celtics. Timberwolves will eat them alive.😂

[@realtalk6720]

They won't beat Dallas fam, Kyrie will cook em alive 🤣

[@mclovin1546]

​@@realtalk6720 gawk gawk gawk sluuuurp 😂😂 give your knees a break

[@realtalk6720]

@mclovin1546 yall just bandwagon fans stop it, all these so called wolves fans coming out of the woodworks 🤣. Warriors old bandwagon fans turned into wolves fans. 🤣

[@davyjoneslocker4859]

Kyrie couldnt even cook OKC so how is he cooking the wolves ​@@realtalk6720

[@unclerico7564]

C's in 6

[@SplashWorldOrder]

Perk💯 shannon💯 Steven A💯 skip💯 chris broussard💯 thats my starting five