Appreciating greatness with Kevin Garnett and Stephen A. Smith
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- čas přidán 24. 11. 2023
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KG is articulate, understanding, relatable and HOOD 😂😂😂. Love this type of conversation between men
Always appreciate KG, grew up on the block over from me, and his high school destroyed mine. Lol.
@@JigInsanegrew up on the block close to KG? Nice good stuff and this video was worth it to watch man the passion is incredible
Facts
Nba Players who never attained multiple championships, back to back chips, 3peats or Dynasties will never understand or put high value on such things. They will put more value on the accumulation of individual stats because those things are closer to home for them, relatable, in their wheelhouse #lmao It's funny and unfortunate to observe. People who understand the wholeness of basketball as a team sport with players with Elite Leadership know that Individual Stats, Accolades + Winning Finals Records, 3peats and Dynasties reign supreme. Truth be told, players with Losing Finals Records and No Dynasty do not belong on the Rushmore of Basketball or the Top 5. The Sports Industry chose Lebron as their ca$hcow and created the biggest Sports Media Propaganda Campaign ever. Lebron is great but real ones know its Jordan and Kobe and then everyone else. Jordan and Kobe are the most skilled and spectacular 2-Way (Offensive + Defensive) Juggernauts that produced Winning Finals Records, 3peats and Dynasties for their Teams in a Team Sport.
He has good ritter.
KG is always intense 24/7 😂😂
KG's expression was ready to tell SAS that Molly tasted like honey nut cheerios
Passionate for the game man I love it 😂
Time to grow up
big facts
Dudes breaking a sweat on a video call
KG intelligence is underappreciated. He is a bridge between the older and the younger generations. Sometimes, you have to relate with this generation by coming to their level. SAS needs to realize that.
KG is not really known for his intelligence
@@nydibsnot true. He’s been a menace but his trash talk was always for a reason and came w a certain king of competence . His basketball IQ is hi af. Just by listening to the insight he’s giving in this video , you’d know that
I got chills. KG is just so passionate about this. It's something I didn't learn till Kobe died. Appreciate the greatness that's right here right now in front of us.
That should've been a wake up call for every fan of the game. I hated Kobe during most of his career and hated Steph for years. Dudes are amazing talents and to attempt to downplay it is simply depriving yourself of some great moments. Over so many generations and so many all time greats, there isn't a realistic wide difference between Bron, MJ and Kobe. You can favor whichever you like but they are collectively the greatest players I've personally seen play and it's been a fucking pleasure
@@kaliefhampton2483 guilty
And who’s this greatness 😂😂😂😂 please
This conversation is straight out the barber shop love it
Deadass sounds like my uncles 😂😂😂😂
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FACTS!!!
bro you ain't neva lied
You can appreciate the past and present without tearing down the other. It’s that simple.
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Crabs in the barrel mentality
Not obligated to appreciate nothing , as a 80’s baby who grew up watching Jordan I can say the game is more exciting now
Amen
Yes! Well said.
Man I love that KG is passionate while being so understanding.
Bruh fake ah what are u talking about lmao that’s what’s so nauseating about it.. his “passion” cause it’s all fake. Bruh is a theatrical.. This dude already claimed MJ as the goat.. u don’t remember him screaming in mofos faces his whole career just to run from Antonio the first time he was finally confronted on that ra ra bs?
Stephen A's face when KG got up is priceless 😂😂😂😂
KG so passionate talking about the game he sweating and shit 😂😂 one of my all time favorites 💯
So you enjoy seeing men sweat?
KG gotten soft 🥴😮💨
@@mrmorris2152😂😂😂😂
KG sweating doing a podcast is why he's one of my favorites of all time. Intensity on a million and a REAL LOVE for the game 😂 i love it
Bruh facts!!
*"Thats my heart, AND YOU CAN'T MEASURE THAT!!!"*
Off the ❄️
Nah that’s not intensity that’s from powder
I loved how Kevin described bridging the gap between generations..... and it really should apply to real life situations, not just the ball court or football field.
I didn’t notice at first but about a minute into this rant all the way to the end I was pacing around the house just listening to this on my phone. KG has amazing leadership qualities, got me on my feet.
KG's passion is infectious! He brought it in everything he does!
I'm pumped up right now!
Brought the hood out of Stephen A
To see K.G mature like this is admirable. The edge and aggression is still there, but he doesn't hate on current players like he used to. I respect that a lot.
It’s like after top 75 ceremony he really put that hate behind him
@@YurAvgPlayaHe Had To Thats Why They Buried That Shit With Ray. They The OGs Now They Arent Playing. So Being Stand Up Guys & Mentors Is Their New Life & KG Is Taking To It Well. Respect Him
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This is the most skilled era of all time. Best ball handling and shooting ever. The league is modeled to be less physical and players lay into it.
@@kaliefhampton24837 footers are still battling for rebounds it's still physical.
I remember being 19 years old and going absolutely freaking nuts when my celtics signed Kevin Garnett. Outside of Paul Pierce KG was my favorite player in the league. I loved watching him play for Minnesota.
I was 18 when the Celtics got KG. Started watching the Celtics when Pierce got drafted in 1999.
KG is preaching right now. That old way of communication where we pushing and fighting gor motivation, it aint working anymore. Damn this guy is on the money. KG is king
I love KG energy man. He gotta be in the future episodes of First take.
They gon have a hard time tryna contain that man lol
He curse too much to be on first take lol. KG needs to continue build on his own show so have can have the freedom to be authentic
Yes i would love that
Na he curse too much 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I love KG
Just don't have him on with Windy 😂😂😂😂
I love it when KG took out the tissue to cool himself off 😂.
Dude is always dedicated to his stance....love it
Lookin' like a preacher over there sweatin'
@@mysterC58 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I can't put into words the level of greatness in this conversation 💯✊🏿🔥🙏🏿
KG bringing the hood outta Steven A!!! I love it 😂😂😂😂. This is everything lol
Pure passion! Kevin Garnett and Ray Lewis are the basketball/football versions of each other.
nailed it bro 👏🏼
Wow never thought of that but it sounds accurate!!
Facts chris
Your analysis is spot on my guy
I like that
"Man, LeBron must be on some crazy stuff." That was really hilarious, KG
KG is legendary always intense and passionate about everything
Great conversation among these two giants. My respect for KG went up to another level. He brings alot of fresh ideas to the conversation he even got Stephen A Nading.
The way KG walked off talking about yokic😂😂
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Man this is probably the realist basketball conversation on CZcams ever! I appreciate this back and forth between two legends!
I've always told people i have a KG mentality. This dude was making a grip, but playing like he's the only one in the league on an hourly salary. Love this dude, one of the best to EVER do it!!
This is so good, I remember KG in Chicago as a teenager when he came to our block on the west side of chicago same block Ronnie fields stayed on cullerton. And he will sit on the porch chopping it up with us. Didn’t know it was a basketball legend we were talking too, crazy
Who would’ve though Stephen A and KG would be gold on a podcast together
Yes
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Pretty much everyone
If I were an athlete I would hire KG to mentor me. This dude energy is A1! ✈️ ✈️
"These are our kids...We have to talk to them differently....." Well said....
"HE NUTMEGGED A GAURD! MAN GET THE..." my favorite part
Man Kevin garnetts energy is unmatched. Loved watching him psyche himself up for his games and getting after it every single night. I could listen to this dude talk all day 🔥
Facts and that’s why I subbed to KG certified
KG you geeked up OG 😂
Cocain got him amped up
One of the best convos. Two men having a real talk!! 4lttr words and all.
Comprehensive!!! Interaction/Discussion by Our Big Brothers…
I miss KG so much but his asking us NOT to just miss him but also embrace The Younger Players CARRYING THE GAME, and he’s absolutely right.
He’s definitely A Chief Son!!! 👊🏾🦁🦁🇳🇬🇺🇸
This was such an amazing conversation and I truly appreciate Stephen a. being open enough to actually hear what KG was talking about. Mad respect to both you gentle brothers 🙏🏽
I never heard KG speak so passionately and illustrate so clearly what's on his mind.
Who 😂?
Meant to type KG
This was an amazing take. KG really has passion mixed with compassion. SAS always making valid points but KG making even better points. It's all about perception and we really can't know how other people feel unless we ask them. Some recieve tough love well, some buckle under pressure, some feel inadequate when the microscope is on them, some get better with that chip on their shoulder, some need rivalry to unlock the beast, and some might need a genuine one on one with someone that truly believes in their potential. It's all about perception and adapting under any circumstances.
His passion and faith in todays/future game of the NBA is on par with the passion he had and approach he had to the game. KG was my favorite big to watch growing up TD was just too sterile his tape had no soul KG on national TV was box office He banged against 90s greats and ppl like LBJ and ppl that tried to compete with LBJ in his era. Growing up a lakers/Kobe stan was tuff knowing deep down LBJ was the real thing its just something that was hard to admit...for him to lace up as a Laker and be about until his last game really proved it to me as a fan as if he had to go out of his way to do so. To me those moves/acts are what put him on a different level, or winning with rondo as lakers. Just some ball lore nerd stuff that makes you really appreciate this era for what it was and where its heading.
Tim Duncan was one of the best Power forwards 5 rings one team respect to that man
Hes the best pf
Facts.. put some respect on his name.. birdman voice...
That one team thing don’t mean shit lol his team was able to provide a great cast unlike other teams for superstar players
He took paycuts to keep winning
@@gregharper6382 hating a guy that stays on the team that drafted him and delivered 5x championships. Its tough when your favorite player dont measure up
This was an amazing convo! We can appreciate the greatness of the past and the present! I wish KG’s energy was bottled and sold because it’s contagious
This is why i like both of these guy… truly real conversation about the past and the present
One of the best sports conversations I’ve ever seen
Hard for me to not remember MJ's 6 championships, 3-peat twice, and to top it off with the game winner over Russell in the finals. But Props to Lebron, Curry, etc for all their accomplishments.
Hard for me not to remember Lebron was the youngest to each scoring milestone when he hit it. 3 finals mvps on 3 different organizations. (Much harder). Leading BOTH finals teams in points, assist, steals, blocks, AND rebounds coming back down from 3-1 (first and only). Scoring the most points and passing mj in points taking 1200 less shots 😅 and Lebron highlights just hit different Mj wasn’t shooting the logo shots and dunking like Lebron. Lebron having the higher basketball iq telling opponetS plays out lol. Being the oldest to do everything and play greater Than anyone in year 21. #4 in assist…. Bringing 2 of the worst 3 rosters to ever make the finals 2007 and 2018.
@@moneymoney3235 dude said back to back 3-peats is easier than winning on 3 different teams. My goodness. Winning 6 is easier than 3 or 4... who knew?
@@moneymoney3235 stop it, Jordan won more in less time. FACT! He is GOAT
@@markozbunjol625 less time but more 2pt missed and taken than Lebron.
@@moneymoney3235"taking 1200 less shots"..all true but also not acknowledging the 3000 more 3-point attempts Lebron took.
KG got Stephen A cussin 😂😂
how could you not love KG, he's speaking facts about adjusting to todays way or how we approach the game
This conversation probably adding much2 respect to KG... Nothing but love LEGEND... #RESPECT❤❤❤
Spot on KG. It’s almost amazing how much people like comparing today to yesterday. The GOAT debate is tiring & pointless mainly because it’s had all day everyday. I remember the early 2010s and the goat debate was barely bought up. Now, if you don’t have any content, just mention Lebron or MJ or GOAT and you’ll get engagement
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The debate is there because a certain player laid claim to the title instead of simply letting his game speak for him and leaving the world to decide.
It’s insulting in itself that he thinks society can’t decide for themselves and just by him saying so will make it reality.
@@cycleoflife565that’s not true. Lebron didn’t call himself the GOAT early on. People were already comparing Lebron to MJ once he entered the league and I the early 2010s when he started winning they kept mentioning it.
Yall haters stay tryna blame Lebron for everything. He has every right as a man to feel he’s the best, that doesn’t mean it’s okay to consistently compare him to others. It’s his opinion. Jordan called himself the best and you guys never mention that.
Thats just modern 24 hour news for you. Old news didn't make the most money but it was still decent money. For the last 15+ years its been all about reporting for the incentive of adverts and sponsors to pay a small amount of people ungodly sums of money while paying tons of people to support operations. Podcasting definitely has come a long way to be a different spin on how radio used to be but still small compared to the people watching network TV.
@@cyberbron2077 When did MJ call himself the best? Because there's a video with him telling John Thompson he's not because he didn't play against the greats that came before him. There's another video of him at a press conference for the 93 finals when he said he's not worried about being the best in the world or something like that.
KG and Stephen A. vibes together look great. NEED MORE
There’s always going to be 2 perspectives of everything in life. Appreciate KG and SAS for their knowledge of the game.
This conversation is Gold !!
Stephen A needs to make another show on CZcams with KG the way Shannon did nightcap with Ocho. They are great together!
Yal b jus giving up yal god ideas I’d b taking them shits str8 to agents or whoever
This the Real Barbershop talk, two brothers dialogue with passion, no disrespect and being Real, best Stephen A. Smith podcast
KG is so intense and infectious that he even got Stephen A saying "MFka" that's a first. Love this conversation, real, intellectual and uncensored, this shit better than barber shop talk.💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥
LOVE IT!! LOVE THE ENERGY !!
The fact that Stephen A said “Muhfucka” gives me a new and positive outlook on him 😂… I’ll be glad when he finishes getting his espn bag 💰 so that he can be this way and speak truthfully as his own entity! And STILL collect his coin💜🦾
When he swears it always sound awkward 😂
This is going to go viral😂😂😂
Love KG
It went Viral!! 😂
Great conversation by both Stephen A and KG.
KG is a treasure! Truly a real one
This is and Amazing Interview! And both are Right In Thei Own Way!
KG's lighting is next level😂
This conversation is pure gold
Man that's real conversation we have OG Stephen A and living legend KG. he's right stop living in the past we need to embrace right now
KG went nuclear 😂
Until that Mother fucker Repeated twice came n KD backed off quick
KG...my favorite player all time... no one was more intense...20 and 10
KG's perspective is incredible. Perspective, btw, is one thing but consistency is another and bro had both 👏🏾👏🏾
This is Ur best one yet. Keep em coming Stephen A. And salute to KG
Now I need a podcast of these 2 make it happen
I loved this great conversation between two people who know what they are talking about. KG's perspective is spot on and I love what he said 👏 🙌 ❤️
Yo real shit. I’ve not always respected SAS. But to hear him be his real self across from one of my idols as a young hooper, Kevin Garnett. I truly enjoyed this and have a new found appreciation for both these cats. KG for being able to break this new generation down damn near perfect and effortlessly and SAS for showing his down to earth side and not talking like he’s on national television. Know what I’m saying? Peace ,love and blessings to all who read this. 💯
Need this to be a show !!!!
I want to see more of KG on these sports shows, media, etc.
Get rid of of Perkins and hire KG please
Where he can’t curse? Hell nah.
Big ticket is something else man😂😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 The most intense player I’ve ever witnessed. Always loved his passion, as a die hard Laker fan he made me hate his guts though lmaoooo.
We gotta evolve as fans as the game evolves. KG 👏🏾
Love KG.. he's an awesome Dude
KG is as animated on podcasts as he was on the court. Now I remember why he was one of my top 3 favorite players in the 2000's, along with Dirk and Iverson.
This is the Stephen A we love to hear glad you and KG did this interview
Just love this Brother's truth❤🖤💚👊🏾
This may be SAS best podcast show, great job
Lmao yo KG is so animated and passionate!
It’s not just what Michael Jordan did, it’s the way he did it and the way he played. He was way ahead of his time and his game was so beautiful to watch.
Jordan is the beneficiary of multiple things.
1. The time period. This was before social media. Everyone was just locked in to whatever was current. Much less distractions, much less things to take up peoples attention. This certainly added to the “myth” of Jordan.
2. Jordan’s relevance continues due to his sneaker branding causing his name to stay relevant.
3. He has time working in his favor. His last dance documentary was aired, and we have had a chance to hear the personal stories. In other words his legacy has had time to be built.
Lebrons greatness won’t be appreciated until he retires and we have time to take in his accomplishments. And as the 35 and under generation takes over the media airways we will see much more consensus as Lebron being GOAT
Edit: I do think Jordan had the best PEAK of all time
Being ahead of cats that were stuck in the mud makes you look even better. People need to go back and watch Mike now and see what they think rather than holding onto the past so much and glorifying MJs past. Nikas think he never missed a shot and walked on water.
Thats the point you. Talking 💯 Facts
@mikemarc92 Spoken just like someone who listens to other people and is too young to have witness The GOAT'S (Michael Air Jordan) greatness. Why has Jordan shoes dominated to this day over the queen? Why do so many young people still see Michael Jordan as the Goat, even the queen's fans? The objective ones do anyway. It's like Mandy said, The Goat was ahead of his time. I don't care how the queen tries to whine and cry and beg people to respect him. That's exactly why he doesn't get the respect he wants, because he is fake and desparate, he always will be. The Goat has done nothing but sit back and allow others to tout his greatness. Your boy is too thirsty! I don't care how many points he scores, he will never be the Goat.😂
But his competition was less talented than some of 10th best players in today's game.
That's what makes Jordan so special, is because the Bulls team wasn't stacked like the Boston Celtics with Bill Russell for all those years. So Jordan didn't start winning right away but once he started he couldn't be stopped.
If Jordan didn't need to take that year off when his Dad passed, the Bulls had a great chance of winning 7 straight Championships. There's no way we could be comparing LeBron to that. Somehow though they're still trying to compare LeBron to this man that three peated twice. The man that everyone says doesn't look human and seems to levitate in their presence, Michael Jordan.
And we're still so memorized by Jordan because with all the great talents there is in the NBA today, we still haven't seen a dude perform like Mike. Minus the Championships Jordan is the greatest mother f er, i ever seen dribble a basketball. The Championships just make him even greater, especially with the teammates he was able to pull it off with.
💯 Completely agree. And just because someone appreciates or has an opinion on things or people from the past, that doesn't mean that they don't appreciate or are disrespecting the present. One can have an opinion and still appreciate and respect both eras for their own greatness or whatever.
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Right though
I was mesmerized by Jordan.....was glued to his every move....then Lebron came along!!!! Holy Shit !!!!! Lebron is better...a lot better...
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Holy Cap
KG is so accurate. A lot of analyst and ppl are living in the past. I'm super exited about the future. Last season still looked grim from a standpoint of when LeBron left. This season? With Wemby? Chet? The future looks BRIGHT!!!
Tyrese Haliburton is special too. The greatness is here.
I love KG. He's not one of those sour old retired nba players that Studdard when speaking about the greatness of these new era greatness! We ain't NEVER seen a Steph in the history of the game. You have to remember the IQ of the players with respect to the game in this era is so much more high than back in the day. Players now have effective pump fakes, slides, shoves, technics, shots, etc...
🧢, they have more freedom of movement, their IQ have diminished, because of less practice & play time, Russ, James & the 👑 are 3 of the most decorated players of this generation, they have 3 of the worst assist to turnover ratios in history, and on the list for most, don't use , the USAGE argument, because CP3, has 1 of the Best ✔️
@@bistro25Another bitter old head 🥱
Right! Players are way more skilled today. Definitely have a bigger IQ than past players. More athletic and faster too. That's why we have guys like the KDs, Chet, Wemby, Porzingis, Jokic, AD. Literally 6'10 hybrid players. 90s wouldn't know what to do but play a zone and foul when they come into the paint. Lol
true, but I'm not speaking about stats. Strictly just talent. Look how explosive West Brook is, I don't think we've seen anyone explode at that capacity, in terms of his drives to the basket, don't forget he's also got the most triple-doubles in the history of the game. Some of these things go over our heads because of other emotional things. yes, we would like him to show up every game, but trust me with all the media scrutiny and lights on you, it's hard for anyone to get out of slumps or perform on a consistent basis, but what I can never take from the guy is his energy and how he goes hard every possession on both ends, even if he doesn't score. For Harden, his game his just wack. Once the league stopped calling those weak fouls (which were mostly offensive fouls in my opinion), he was done!@@bistro25
I agree 100%. Imagine Steph was playing in the 80s & 90s with the same talent as now, They would simply just want to injure and take him out lol, because they wouldn't know what to do with that. One thing I would give the older generation players in their era over today is their drive to want to succeed. Money was not handed over to them for just showing up. They had to play their butts off. Today the media already super hype players before drafted or as a rookie and sometimes that mounts pressure for these players to succeed and some of them are not built that way (Anthony Davis) LOL... just kidding@@pmontyjaaaymes488
KG this was great!!! I love everything about this conversation. You deserve more air time KG
He a sellout for speaking with the Lebron agenda
@@BoosterGoldEarth6 KG is still that guy 💯
I loved this conversation!
Man... FREAKN AWESOME INTERVIEW
you gotta love when LBJ getting his flowers
Kg and Stephen A is gold
Perfect Conversation
Bro who knew this was the duo we needed
We are also witnessing 39000 points at 39 years old without a decline in minutes or points scoring
Insanity
You have to turn 39/40 and still being active to understand it doesn't make sense what Lebron is doing. Father time is undefeated for us except for him.
That’s not all the way true…
This was a good convo 🔥🔥
I love this convo
How can someone be so smart, articulate, intense and hood at the same time... Love KG all time
Love KG energy. Having this guy as a friend it most be dope
He on dope lol
I love KG"s energy!!!
He's coked up
Kg energy is goated ! That’s passion fr
Great conversation!!!👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽❤