Stephen A. would take Luka Doncic over Zion Williamson | First Take

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  • čas přidán 3. 03. 2020
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    Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Jay Williams decide if they would rather have Zion Williamson or Luka Doncic ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans' matchup vs. the Dallas Mavericks.
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  • @saiyanprince2795
    @saiyanprince2795 Před 4 lety +3938

    I’ll take the guy who’s an MVP candidate in his 2nd year

    • @zType2
      @zType2 Před 4 lety +176

      I would as well but lets not act like zion isnt a rookie playing less then 30 mintues a game averaging what hes averaging.

    • @nuckymancini7013
      @nuckymancini7013 Před 4 lety +46

      Zion was @MVP candidate in his 2nd game

    • @swam2922
      @swam2922 Před 4 lety +56

      Zion cold but I’ll give it to luka he can kill you in more ways in the future the nba will be in great hands

    • @kame99023
      @kame99023 Před 4 lety +30

      He was an MVP candidate for some months. Not even top 5 now.

    • @execdecision2647
      @execdecision2647 Před 4 lety +4

      I'm surprised nobody brought up Porzingis or Mark Cuban. That gives Luka an advantage too.

  • @dahlia1381
    @dahlia1381 Před 4 lety +2142

    *stephen A before Lukas draft*
    “THE SUNS BETTER NOT MESS THIS UP. DRAFT AYTON I DONT CARE WHAT THE EUROPEAN KID DID”
    *Stephen A now*
    “LUKA IS A GLOBAL ICON”

    • @raetaylor6051
      @raetaylor6051 Před 4 lety +43

      😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @gtghighlights2881
      @gtghighlights2881 Před 4 lety +111

      Ayton still averages 20 & 12 almost 2 blocks

    • @ygorr2238
      @ygorr2238 Před 4 lety +53

      Luker*

    • @MikeD32784
      @MikeD32784 Před 4 lety +136

      So what? He was wrong. U want him to compound being wrong by denying how great Luka is now?

    • @johnnyboi331
      @johnnyboi331 Před 4 lety +33

      @@MikeD32784 yes. it makes for better tv when you have to stick to your guy and get humilated by the other host. its fun to watch that embarassment. no ones likes to watch a bandwagon dude (the youtube comments section)

  • @RAZGR1Z
    @RAZGR1Z Před 4 lety +1187

    Stephen A called Luka a "brother" so that just shows you how big his game is.

    • @blacksheep1222
      @blacksheep1222 Před 4 lety +6

      Lol it does 🤪 why tho , this I gotta hear

    • @theobald123
      @theobald123 Před 4 lety +37

      Doesnt count. Hes late to the party. Its easy to good things bout someone after he became a star.

    • @williamfowlerjr.3040
      @williamfowlerjr.3040 Před 4 lety +1

      FACTS

    • @ronburgundy8941
      @ronburgundy8941 Před 3 lety +7

      RAZGR1Z I love it I Remember him saying the Suns and Kings should take the no brainer picks in Ayton and Bagley over a slow unproven pg in Europe 😂😂😂

    • @christiantillis9625
      @christiantillis9625 Před 3 lety +1

      Oh yeah he definitely invited to da barbeque 😂

  • @md-oz8te
    @md-oz8te Před 4 lety +1144

    luka looks like a vet on the court he controls the temp of the whole game it’s amazing for how young he is

    • @camw3382
      @camw3382 Před 4 lety +93

      Exactly.... People focus on dunks, aggression and points scored when it comes to Zion. Luka is a facilitator and pace controller of the game. It takes more skill and iq to do that at his age.

    • @lazarsimovic4089
      @lazarsimovic4089 Před 4 lety +12

      It is amazing but its actualy not surprising at all bcz he playd for one of biggest eu teams if not the biggest he playd in extremly big games championship games and in crazy hard atmospheres to play since he was 16

    • @davidadeyemi9466
      @davidadeyemi9466 Před 4 lety +9

      Luka is young only in Age. The man has been a pro and led s team to Euro league at 18.

    • @jasonu3741
      @jasonu3741 Před 4 lety +3

      Luka looked like a 7 year vet IN HIS ROOKIE SEASON!
      also historically the best players are usually Big (as in tall because girth matters far less in basketball then height) for there position or they are the average height for there position.
      the only Exceptions in the Modern Era was Isaiah Thomas and Dwayne Wade (barkley and Iverson no rings). if you look at the rest of the hall of fame champions its:
      Michael Jordan 6'6 2 guard perfect
      Kobe Bryant 6'7 2 guard perfect
      Lebron James 6'8 Small Forward
      Magic 6'9 point guard
      Kareem 7' Center
      Shaq 7'1 Center
      Wilt 7'1 Center
      Hakeem 6'11 Center
      Bird 6'8 Small Forward
      Duncan 6'11 Power forward/Center
      as you go down the list you will notice all Point guards are 6-6'3+, 2 guards 6'5 +, Small Forwards 6'7+, power forwards 6'9+, Centers 6'10+ no NBA team has ever been lead to a championship by an undersized (again size meaning height not weight) player outside of IT and Dwade. Ben wallace did not lead the pistons.

    • @goodbutbetter
      @goodbutbetter Před 4 lety

      Jason U curry?

  • @aajr2366
    @aajr2366 Před 4 lety +1957

    Im taking the guy whos averaging 29-9-9 at 20....

    • @aajr2366
      @aajr2366 Před 4 lety +505

      @Toxic Gaming no he isnt. He plays nothing like lebron

    • @flighttwitchplug2673
      @flighttwitchplug2673 Před 4 lety +184

      Zion is the next Zion can’t compare him to nobody rn Lebron actually dribbled to create his own shot while Zion mostly use strength and athleticism to get his shots up

    • @khoado123
      @khoado123 Před 4 lety +81

      Toxic Gaming thats stupid... Zion is not a playmaker at all he doesnt run the team one bit. Nothing like Lebron except for the strength and athleticism

    • @grizzly6925
      @grizzly6925 Před 4 lety +9

      @Toxic Gaming who told u that? zion cant play defense

    • @unboxedcharacter
      @unboxedcharacter Před 4 lety +18

      @Toxic Gaming Why does this gen always want to compare others? Don't let the media think for you. Lets just accept individual greatness within itself 😳

  • @RyanLBrown9396
    @RyanLBrown9396 Před 4 lety +560

    Luka’s been getting buckets since the season started and just played in the all star game. Zion literally just started playing. Stop doing drugs

    • @Viz_bo
      @Viz_bo Před 4 lety +6

      Ryan Brown stay off the weeeed 😂😂😂

    • @antjack6192
      @antjack6192 Před 4 lety

      Luka be hurt every other game

    • @saechao86
      @saechao86 Před 4 lety +12

      feel like luka gonna have a longer career. zion is fun to watch but for how long can he play like that.

    • @ManuelReyes-jg1ot
      @ManuelReyes-jg1ot Před 4 lety

      Cheng Saechao cant stop doubting can u smh

    • @11yoshi56
      @11yoshi56 Před 4 lety +1

      Cheng Saechao I agree with the fact that Luka will have a long career but why are you doubting that Zion won’t play like that for long?

  • @anmolgurung8837
    @anmolgurung8837 Před 4 lety +389

    No disrespect to my boy Zion but Luka is whole another level. These clowns can’t see what Luka is doing rn. Big respect to Zion tho

    • @johndave7395
      @johndave7395 Před 3 lety

      Ujri

    • @usmans9274
      @usmans9274 Před 3 lety +1

      Zion is 100x player over hyped Luka is

    • @guydutoit61
      @guydutoit61 Před 3 lety +5

      @@usmans9274 explain how please?

    • @usmans9274
      @usmans9274 Před 3 lety +2

      @@guydutoit61 no need too. Luka way too overhyped.

    • @guydutoit61
      @guydutoit61 Před 3 lety +11

      @@usmans9274 Luka was too overhyped?😂he was selected 3rd overall opposed to Zion 1st, Luka was EuroLeague MVP at 17-18 years old.. he’s barely 21 and he’s already a 1st team all NBA member😂
      Think you need to start actually watching the NBA my friend.

  • @fetti_
    @fetti_ Před 4 lety +155

    Anyone taking Zion over Luka *_right now_* is lying to everyone and themselves. Zion is amazing but Luka is playing at an MVP level. He creates his own game, and Zion has to rely on his teammates at this moment. Ask this question again in a couple years.

    • @keishlamontes2190
      @keishlamontes2190 Před 4 lety +5

      Thank you for knowing your basketball it’s to early to compare

    • @keishlamontes2190
      @keishlamontes2190 Před 4 lety +1

      Luka has the highest PER since wilt chamberlain I saw this video and it shows the PER of every single player Wilt was the highest Luka past him plus Luka is blocking Lebron’s shoots like come on your right

    • @dragonverde188
      @dragonverde188 Před 3 lety +5

      in a couple years when zion atleticism has gone down and luka is more seasoned on the nba ? lmao theres levels to this

    • @toni4105
      @toni4105 Před 3 lety

      ppl forget that Luka is an actual MVP

    • @johndave7395
      @johndave7395 Před 3 lety

      Rick carisell

  • @randomguy19166
    @randomguy19166 Před 4 lety +347

    6:11 Max's face when Molly cuts him off LOL

  • @JonStark117
    @JonStark117 Před 4 lety +316

    Zion already walkin around like he’s had two hip replacements.

  • @bonginkosinkosi8546
    @bonginkosinkosi8546 Před 4 lety +243

    I can never get tired of SAS saying: "I disagree and here's why" - 😂

  • @calebscott1175
    @calebscott1175 Před 4 lety +521

    Luka gunna be doing this till he’s 50, Zion depends on his elite athleticism that will fade with age, not to mention luka fits today’s game better

    • @blowc1612
      @blowc1612 Před 4 lety +15

      caleb scott yet every other week Luka has some kind of injury. He is going to turn out like Kyrie.

    • @lilcourtny08
      @lilcourtny08 Před 4 lety +17

      Nobody playing until 50, STFU clown

    • @TellHerNothing
      @TellHerNothing Před 4 lety +66

      Courtney Sutherlin Who you calling a clown COURTNEY lmao

    • @ThomasBlaa
      @ThomasBlaa Před 4 lety +2

      @@blowc1612 so he is gonna be a champ? I'm fine with that lmao

    • @billrussell4832
      @billrussell4832 Před 4 lety +38

      @@blowc1612 but Luka is still the safer option here. Zion is one big Mac away from a career ending injury. God forbid but if Zion's Achilles torn he'll never be the same and he's at more risk compared to luka

  • @Matthew-tj8by
    @Matthew-tj8by Před 4 lety +455

    I understand what max is coming from with Zion having more of an upside. But come on, Luka has it all!

    • @richardyocum353
      @richardyocum353 Před 4 lety +12

      yeah really upside doen't get higher than lukas to be honest. okay so he won't win a dunk contest but when was the last time a good player even cared about that? lol

    • @gaiusx287
      @gaiusx287 Před 4 lety +21

      Except defense and athleticism

    • @Matthew-tj8by
      @Matthew-tj8by Před 4 lety +1

      Gaiusx2 touché

    • @JacksonDansel
      @JacksonDansel Před 4 lety +3

      Aaron Acosta he doesn’t tho, more athletic doesn’t mean higher upside

    • @Matthew-tj8by
      @Matthew-tj8by Před 4 lety +7

      OrZo Eeece it’s not that he’s more athletic, it’s just he’s bullying grown nba players and scoring 25 every night without a strong mid range and 3 pointer. Develop that and zions very scary. But Luka already has that minus defense and he’s a little slow but Luka is either done developing or has a little bit more as I don’t really know besides defense and speed that Luka has to work on

  • @GeorgeKalokairinos
    @GeorgeKalokairinos Před 4 lety +368

    I think they are laughing backstage with Max when they bring this on the table.
    ''And you will say that you are gonna pick Zion!''
    -''come on i can't even defend that statement''
    -''You can try we need to make a video about zion''

    • @blowc1612
      @blowc1612 Před 4 lety +3

      George Kalokairinos Zion is better than Luka. Hard to be a PG and can’t shoot 3s

    • @darianp2294
      @darianp2294 Před 4 lety +40

      Angelo Amon he might not even be better then ja let alone luka

    • @the77don
      @the77don Před 4 lety +49

      @@blowc1612 do you even watch the NBA? Luka is deadly at 3. You're probably looking at his step back 3 percentage which even harden is low at

    • @blowc1612
      @blowc1612 Před 4 lety +3

      Darian Bp 🤦‍♂️ Zion is averaging better as a rookie than Luka did. He has better win % too... Ja is an overrated rookie who will be forgotten in a couple of years.Ja highlights are missed dunks that were offensive fouls.

    • @the77don
      @the77don Před 4 lety +33

      @@blowc1612 missed dunks? Do you just watch espn lmao

  • @seth_anane
    @seth_anane Před 4 lety +255

    Max welcomes Luka into the brotherhood: “Luka is a gangster!“ 😭

    • @quincyweaver52
      @quincyweaver52 Před 4 lety +6

      The Don

    • @wonderlandian8465
      @wonderlandian8465 Před 4 lety +5

      Into the brotherhood?
      You kids realize that the term "gangster" originates from Italian mafia mobs? You better be talking about the Italian brotherhood xD

    • @TheProdigyAccordion
      @TheProdigyAccordion Před měsícem

      @@wonderlandian8465la cosa nostra

  • @kamandenjuguna5103
    @kamandenjuguna5103 Před 3 lety +19

    Jay williams gave an instance of Luka Doncic playing with an injured leg and still play great. This just happened in the Clippers series. Kid is a beast.

  • @ranma36
    @ranma36 Před 4 lety +331

    "a little better version of this"
    Better than a walking 30 point triple double???
    Luka is the answer here hands down!

    • @blowc1612
      @blowc1612 Před 4 lety +5

      SHAKE WEIGHT You want a player that can win you Chips not give you stats. Westbrook was a walking triple double and never got out of the 1st round. Plus Luka is a bad outside shooter.

    • @johon127
      @johon127 Před 4 lety +30

      @@blowc1612 havent seen zion carrying in the clutch yet tho, luka since his rookie season been proving hes a winner

    • @johon127
      @johon127 Před 4 lety +12

      @Don Jon they had a similar record and have been winning just a bit more lol, i'm not saying Zion does not make an impact btw, he's a beast, but he still hasnt shown himself on the clutch, maybe it's because of BI or Jrue's ball dominance but can't say his clutch without him doing stuff

    • @pyropapi2470
      @pyropapi2470 Před 4 lety +8

      Luka could carry a bad team..
      . Zion needs to be by the rim to score

    • @jayjaymanaloto7806
      @jayjaymanaloto7806 Před 4 lety +9

      @Angelo Amon bad outside shooter? now you prove me that the word stupidity came when you were born

  • @vibes757_
    @vibes757_ Před 4 lety +930

    Luka is better skill wise and health wise.

    • @qp1427
      @qp1427 Před 4 lety +3

      Limited Boards Luker*

    • @uptownmonsta6564
      @uptownmonsta6564 Před 4 lety +15

      Limited Boards Luka is a ballhandler, a backcourt player, a guard!!!!!! He’s not a better finisher, rebounder or protects the paint better BECAUSE HE IS NOT A BIG!!!!!!!!

    • @AlfieTank
      @AlfieTank Před 4 lety +27

      Health wise?? Luca has had reoccurring ankle injuries Zion had 1 bad injury and the team took precautions to keep him healthy. Right now Zions already a post threat at 19 and 6'7 🤷🏿‍♂️. More games his weight will deal with itself.

    • @Michaelmyers-xd2ym
      @Michaelmyers-xd2ym Před 4 lety +11

      Luka is better overall

    • @blazedray9231
      @blazedray9231 Před 4 lety +3

      It's the health that separates them imagine Zion on a super max you would have a heart attack every time he went to dunk

  • @zekesoto645
    @zekesoto645 Před 4 lety +216

    Zion has so far played like 15 games 💀 this is such a dumb topic and hella overrated right now

    • @Zeus-hr1np
      @Zeus-hr1np Před 4 lety +1

      zeke soto the meat riders will ride

    • @ballination9929
      @ballination9929 Před 4 lety +6

      U can’t say he is overrated and averaging 24

    • @zekesoto645
      @zekesoto645 Před 4 lety +5

      BallisticNation he’s overrated because he hasn’t even played a full season yet

    • @liammilne2242
      @liammilne2242 Před 4 lety

      BallisticNation why not? He has literally just played 15 games so who is to say he hasn’t just had an easy schedule or that he has been a bit flukey? Overrated doesn’t mean the player is awful, it just means they aren’t as good as they are being made out to be. They can easily become that person too if they develop which zion can! Luka is an MVP candidate though and has done it the whole season, zion hasn’t and isn’t as good as luka rn.

    • @JavareSSS
      @JavareSSS Před 4 lety

      Fax

  • @SherrBear867
    @SherrBear867 Před 4 lety +74

    Zion has been great but ESPN has been praising him as if he’s averaging a 40 point triple double and is the second coming of Jesus

    • @usmans9274
      @usmans9274 Před 3 lety +1

      They overhype Luka 1000x more lol. He lost in 1st round playoffs to a team the Denver Nuggets beat lol, definitely overhyped.

    • @jacobknock6559
      @jacobknock6559 Před 3 lety

      @@usmans9274 stop it

    • @hugokloeppel3596
      @hugokloeppel3596 Před 3 lety

      😂😂

  • @breadwinningbiscuit1086
    @breadwinningbiscuit1086 Před 4 lety +552

    Luka is proven to be MVP candidate

    • @zType2
      @zType2 Před 4 lety +16

      Zion is a rookie and plays less then 30 minutes a game averaging what hes averaging. Stop the bs lmfao zion is 2 years younger with a greater impact in less minutes.

    • @vjekoslavjurak7141
      @vjekoslavjurak7141 Před 4 lety +33

      Greater impact?

    • @victorpetrescu6586
      @victorpetrescu6586 Před 4 lety +12

      @@vjekoslavjurak7141 lol this guy must not realize how hard 29-9-9 actually is. I'm not even saying I rather have one over the other. But, he's a clown if he thinks Zion is being more productive than Luka. Zion is also playing with an All-nba caliber SG, an all-star SF, and a rising PG who fits perfectly with his game.

    • @Flivex-ld4bw
      @Flivex-ld4bw Před 4 lety +2

      zType LMAOO Luka literally has records that Zion will never see the day to get close to what he did. Once Zion gets a 35 pt triple double in under 30 mins played and no 4th quarter lmk.

    • @thompson4634
      @thompson4634 Před 4 lety +1

      Fernando just wait he’s rookie and Luka had all these records in his rookie year ?

  • @nazeefchowdhury2226
    @nazeefchowdhury2226 Před 4 lety +287

    This is coming from the guy who said luka Doncic was a european scrub before the draft. Shame on you Stephen A.

    • @4Exia
      @4Exia Před 4 lety +72

      I mean people are wrong and he's admitted to it. Relax

    • @cliff5377
      @cliff5377 Před 4 lety +1

      Get over it

    • @gajban2816
      @gajban2816 Před 4 lety +3

      bruh that only show how good doncic is, everybody in the nba media was wrong except will cain and now everybody loves luka, theres nothing wrong with seeing your mistake and correcting your take

    • @fupalover
      @fupalover Před 4 lety

      You right. Stephan was wrong.

    • @christianmandigo5108
      @christianmandigo5108 Před 4 lety +8

      he didnt call him a scrub he just doubted the hype from a european player

  • @TjBlack1
    @TjBlack1 Před 4 lety +220

    I love Zion and I love his game! But Luka can really do it all. He makes his teammates better players an anybody he plays with better!

    • @ajemo2
      @ajemo2 Před 4 lety +11

      who has luka made better. A lot of uneducated fans who have falsely bought into luka hype say this because its catchy. As someone who's watched 50 mavs games this year i can tell you its simply not the case. Please give me one example of a guy who plays better when sharing the court with luka. Every time luka is out kp goes off, hardaway jr goes off, curry goes off, etc. they all shine when the ball isn't being dominated the whole game by luka

    • @mrb532
      @mrb532 Před 4 lety +3

      Luka shoots like 32% from 3 and like 70% from the line. So, no he can’t do it all

    • @Zeus-hr1np
      @Zeus-hr1np Před 4 lety +7

      NBA BOI he averages 7.1 assists a game if that isn’t making your team better you don’t know basketball Over a guy who averages 2.2 and majority of the game just dunks cause he has a big body barely seen much of a jump shot or him shoot of a dribble but meat ride it’s ight

    • @gabrieldelrosario5169
      @gabrieldelrosario5169 Před 4 lety +2

      Michael Brown imagine thinking 3 pointers is everything thats that young folk mentality

    • @djvibes3704
      @djvibes3704 Před 4 lety +4

      @@mrb532 Watch the games, he takes tons of tough shots from 3. He doesnt brick wide open shots.

  • @incidentalist
    @incidentalist Před 4 lety +16

    Wow, first time I've EVER agreed with SAS!!! And, one of the only times he's been right. LUKA is all around, BALLER - Zion gonna be good though!

  • @antonio.s9102
    @antonio.s9102 Před 4 lety +327

    Nobody:
    Stephen A: “Ok now that’s number 1... number 2......

  • @ElephantRage
    @ElephantRage Před 4 lety +358

    As a Bulls fan I guess I'd be happy with either one.

    • @VoidSurfer9
      @VoidSurfer9 Před 4 lety +5

      The Jordan curse will never die.

    • @Atman457
      @Atman457 Před 4 lety +33

      VoidSurfer9 if you lived that era it’s enough to last a life time

    • @anhell32
      @anhell32 Před 4 lety

      same here...pistons fan jaja

    • @abcapone
      @abcapone Před 4 lety

      Same

    • @Andrecito922
      @Andrecito922 Před 4 lety +3

      Hahahaha. Right. I'm a Bulls fan too. Give us a healthy young D Rose type player.

  • @justaregulardude2551
    @justaregulardude2551 Před 3 lety +6

    Jay Williams is spot on about luka playing injured after watching his 40 point TRIPLE DOUBLE against the flippers with a sprained ankle WITHOUT the Unicorn.
    Luka Magic is the truth i don't care what anyone says.

  • @rockenrollplanet5450
    @rockenrollplanet5450 Před 4 lety +71

    Remember when Stephen A. said
    "i dont care who that kid is"
    to Luka..

  • @ryanarroyo5918
    @ryanarroyo5918 Před 4 lety +237

    Luka is the type of player that can be the best player on a championship team. Zion needs people to set him up. Can’t create his own shot. Luka all day

    • @thegoatbam446
      @thegoatbam446 Před 4 lety +13

      Ryan Arroyo he can create idiot

    • @CiCLoDoL
      @CiCLoDoL Před 4 lety +39

      @@thegoatbam446 Why idiots always call others idiots?

    • @mrjonsey
      @mrjonsey Před 4 lety +23

      Shaq and Tim Duncan both had to be “fed” the ball, and have four championships each.

    • @melanatedgod5337
      @melanatedgod5337 Před 4 lety +24

      @@mrjonsey Tim has 5.

    • @ygorr2238
      @ygorr2238 Před 4 lety +1

      I mean he can create on the post, but he can't shoot off the dribble.

  • @Super1234543210
    @Super1234543210 Před 4 lety +60

    0:48 Stephen A chilling on his phone while Max rambles has me dead ☠️

    • @shinsukecorbin425
      @shinsukecorbin425 Před 4 lety

      Shreyas Madhavan yet he says dumber things than Max

    • @Super1234543210
      @Super1234543210 Před 4 lety +4

      @@shinsukecorbin425 If you actually believe that Max had a better argument here then I really don't know what to say my guy. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Scroll through the comments, I'm sure you'll see more people on Stephen A's side than Max's. Not saying you can't have your own opinion but the general consensus sure does mean something.

  • @tb4151
    @tb4151 Před 4 lety +72

    I’m taking Luka any day

    • @CT-yr8ph
      @CT-yr8ph Před 4 lety

      C Bennett lmao why they comparing him to Luka yet he can surpass him but they need to slow down

    • @usmans9274
      @usmans9274 Před 3 lety +1

      On a date? Aww so cute.

  • @samuelmorse784
    @samuelmorse784 Před 4 lety +15

    Luka has had Lebron's passing ability since his rookie year, and is now a triple double machine. His rebounding is just as good as Zion's as well. Not even a contest.

    • @sedlyholmes3722
      @sedlyholmes3722 Před 3 lety

      Luka rebound like a center while zion rebounds like a point guard who's 6'1 he's a big man.. Should have use his size lol

    • @samuelmorse784
      @samuelmorse784 Před 3 lety

      @Mike Oxlong Luka is not as tall or athletic, but he is skilled passer like Jokic and gets more assists than LeBron in his first three years.

    • @devilpvp571
      @devilpvp571 Před 3 lety

      @Mike Oxlong he has though did you see his passes

    • @SirJorge.
      @SirJorge. Před 2 lety

      It’s better than Zion’s rebounding

  • @pachoco1123
    @pachoco1123 Před 4 lety +165

    Stephen A showing love to an overseas player?

    • @hunterkoonce
      @hunterkoonce Před 4 lety +6

      Sandro da Silva how can you not? this kid’s insane

    • @Kudarat08
      @Kudarat08 Před 4 lety +1

      He also gives love to gianis. You think gianis is american? Think again lol

    • @frankmaxwell2699
      @frankmaxwell2699 Před 4 lety +5

      He has to in this particular debate.
      Max has made himself the “Zion guy” on first take.
      If you really asked Stephen A I bet he would take Zion.

    • @CheckCeeOut
      @CheckCeeOut Před 4 lety

      That’s some CHEESE

    • @flow123x5
      @flow123x5 Před 4 lety

      @@frankmaxwell2699 i literaly thought the same if stephen went first he wouldve said zion and max luka

  • @juliancoates4606
    @juliancoates4606 Před 4 lety +295

    Luka better

    • @Superpaul205
      @Superpaul205 Před 4 lety +8

      Julian Coates bruh as a mavs fan. A diehard mavs fan, I might take Zion

    • @Coolhalo
      @Coolhalo Před 4 lety +6

      Luka will have a longer career

    • @Superpaul205
      @Superpaul205 Před 4 lety +3

      Gamer Life I think if Zion started the season not injured, then We would be in about the same situation. Maybe dare I say better position.

    • @jebronlames1801
      @jebronlames1801 Před 4 lety +1

      Superpaul205 but the pelicans are in the same playoff position before Zion was in the lineup? 🤔

    • @ubadman1
      @ubadman1 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Superpaul205 sonce zion came back yall are 8-8. Wheres the proof yall would be in the playoffs

  • @waltgr00vy21
    @waltgr00vy21 Před 4 lety +9

    6:14 max is tired of molly interrupting him🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂

  • @balldontlie4524
    @balldontlie4524 Před 4 lety +2

    6:14 Max's face when Molly starts interrupting him again.. LMAO

  • @khoado123
    @khoado123 Před 4 lety +138

    Luka shows that he can be MVP in his second season already

    • @jonathannogushi5325
      @jonathannogushi5325 Před 4 lety +1

      Who said won't be in talks next year

    • @dontbelikecamtv
      @dontbelikecamtv Před 4 lety +5

      Khoa Do so can Zion he’s playin great already better numbers than what luka had in his rookie season

    • @100ovrbatmanbron7
      @100ovrbatmanbron7 Před 4 lety +3

      Zion may be in the MVP convo next year if he stays healthy

    • @TellHerNothing
      @TellHerNothing Před 4 lety

      J P Lmaoo hes still top 3 in the mvp race bro

    • @kingforte9246
      @kingforte9246 Před 4 lety

      Cameron Wilson he’s putting up better numbers in a smaller sample sizes lol ... let’s see if Zion can keep this up all 82 games for once

  • @thomasd540
    @thomasd540 Před 4 lety +113

    I'll take skills and I.Q. over athleticism anyday

    • @kobeforever-hokage5471
      @kobeforever-hokage5471 Před 4 lety +12

      Thomas D Zion is a very skilled player

    • @deangelolaws3938
      @deangelolaws3938 Před 4 lety +5

      @@kobeforever-hokage5471 somewhat

    • @xLamont_
      @xLamont_ Před 4 lety +5

      Ah so you the type to agree with harden saying Giannis ain’t got skill lol it takes IQ to be a big man too and skill. Don’t do Zion like that fam.

    • @TMWill-fi5fy
      @TMWill-fi5fy Před 4 lety +13

      Zion has all 3 of those...

    • @mohamedadan6678
      @mohamedadan6678 Před 4 lety +1

      @@xLamont_ learn the difference between skill and talent! 😒😒 you can be a great player without being skillful, stop acting as if zion is kyrie. Theres nothing wrong with not being skillful

  • @tylersmith1957
    @tylersmith1957 Před 4 lety +12

    “Lukas large too” 😂

  • @marcjon000
    @marcjon000 Před 4 lety +37

    2:06 Stephen A calls Luka a brotha lol

  • @bennettgibson3738
    @bennettgibson3738 Před 4 lety +18

    Can't believe I'm saying this but that was a great talking point by molly

  • @tgafit8997
    @tgafit8997 Před 4 lety +56

    At the moment in there careers i would to. not saying in two years i’d think different but Luka’s Iq is miles ahead of zions imo.

    • @Opieboi
      @Opieboi Před 3 lety

      Not really tho, Luka takes a lot of bad shots, mean while Zion shot 58% in the admittedly small sample size of games he’s played. Zion has shown he already knows how to properly post up and read the defense from the post. his defensive instincts are also a lot stronger then Luka’s at this point. Luka is by far the better passer but A. He’s the main ball handler so hopefully he would be pretty good at that and B. Zion isn’t a bad passer, he can def read the floor. So I don’t think there’s really a big argument for one player having a significantly greater iq than the other when we consider both sides of the ball.

  • @deepsweech
    @deepsweech Před 2 lety +3

    "Zion has a lot of room to grow"... 2022 Zion grew 😂

  • @zachperez2491
    @zachperez2491 Před 4 lety

    Y’all should do a discussion about the ncaa I would be interested in hearin y’all opinions

  • @MrFireconn
    @MrFireconn Před 4 lety +25

    6:12 max is so fed up with molly :D

  • @jalenwilliams8740
    @jalenwilliams8740 Před 4 lety +30

    Talk about how the ncaa tries to ruin careers with these suspensions James wiseman as an example

    • @jonathanmack6285
      @jonathanmack6285 Před 4 lety +1

      Jalen Williams They did....but that’s old news, that happened months ago

    • @jalenwilliams8740
      @jalenwilliams8740 Před 4 lety

      Mr. 4th Quarter it still dropped his draft stock

  • @Coach_Vedo
    @Coach_Vedo Před 4 lety +1

    Any time !

  • @twoinssboss2110
    @twoinssboss2110 Před 4 lety

    Now this was a great debate right here guys

  • @godscologne389
    @godscologne389 Před 4 lety +17

    He’s a point gaaaawd

  • @osahonomozee1827
    @osahonomozee1827 Před 4 lety +64

    luka is gonna be an mvp and win a ring and he’s a basketball genius

    • @scopes1fan347
      @scopes1fan347 Před 4 lety +4

      Zion is gonna be MVP and win a ring. And he's a basketball genius ..

    • @pyropapi2470
      @pyropapi2470 Před 4 lety

      @@scopes1fan347 Zion is not leading a bad team to the playoffs tho.. majority of his points come from good passes by his teammates and he just lays it in or dunk

    • @TellHerNothing
      @TellHerNothing Před 4 lety

      Scopes #1 Fan Basketball genius dont rely on forcing layups and dunks with no other skills

    • @bshdokkan2252
      @bshdokkan2252 Před 4 lety

      Scopes #1 Fan Zion doesn’t have Lukas basketball IQ and if you think he does your an idiot

  • @11yoshi56
    @11yoshi56 Před 4 lety +2

    Other paths to the NBA are becoming more popular but college basketball is not dying

  • @eros727
    @eros727 Před 4 lety +9

    They always have to disagree or else they wouldn’t have a show.

  • @biggcincy
    @biggcincy Před 4 lety +23

    Smartest thing Stephen A has said this year

  • @eddieruiz8468
    @eddieruiz8468 Před 4 lety +5

    Love the fact that it’s zion and Luka I could listen to this same comparison for the next 15 years happily

  • @BeastyDub
    @BeastyDub Před 4 lety

    They are both great tbh I hope it turns out to be a Byrd vs Magic esque rivalry but in the same conference definitely could be even more dope tbh!!!

  • @zeus9527
    @zeus9527 Před 3 lety +1

    4 seconds into the video I’m already cackling @ Steven A’s face in reaction to Max😭😂

  • @shawnbreezo6620
    @shawnbreezo6620 Před 4 lety +36

    Don’t ever mention Zion with Jordan and Lebron in the same sentence 😂

    • @shawnbreezo6620
      @shawnbreezo6620 Před 4 lety +9

      Eric Willan bro the man only played 17 games and I highly doubt the pelicans are ever gonna win a championship in the next decade

    • @rayklein4702
      @rayklein4702 Před 4 lety

      What if Im talkin about black guys

    • @JUSTIN_SZN
      @JUSTIN_SZN Před 3 lety

      Shawn Breezo 19*

    • @j0hnnytrueman
      @j0hnnytrueman Před 3 lety +1

      @Eric Willan Really man? Better than Lebron? Gtfoh

  • @qceaz11
    @qceaz11 Před 4 lety +53

    It's a tough question because they both play 2 different positions but I'm taking Luka all day every day I'm taking skill over physic 10 out of 10 times Zion is still the truth tho but Luka is on another level!

    • @blowc1612
      @blowc1612 Před 4 lety

      Mr Q Ceaz so would you take Trae over Zion?

    • @qceaz11
      @qceaz11 Před 4 lety

      @givenemTruth Son he doesn't have skill like Luka if Zion loss 50 lbs idk if he would be as dominant as he is now so if you're basically saying that I said he didn't have any skill then it is what it is🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @qceaz11
      @qceaz11 Před 4 lety

      @@blowc1612 that's a tough one right there but right now yes I would Trae has ice water in his veins & he is a little more healthier ask me again next year tho my answer might change

    • @qceaz11
      @qceaz11 Před 4 lety

      @Careful! i'm a retard well of course not I love watching Zion so I wouldn't want him to lose that much weight I'm just saying if he did lose weight idk what other skills he has that would wow me Luka has skills that we've rarely seen before & he's only 20-21 years old

    • @qceaz11
      @qceaz11 Před 4 lety +2

      @Don Jon passing, ball handling, decision making, leadership, court vision, clutch gene need me to keep goin?

  • @gersoncarrera9970
    @gersoncarrera9970 Před 4 lety +1

    That cover for Luca is gold

  • @themoderndaygamer637
    @themoderndaygamer637 Před 4 lety +12

    I think it’s unfair to compare a 2nd year guy with a guy whose played less than 20 games

    • @ItsKomical
      @ItsKomical Před 4 lety +2

      I'd take rookie luka over rookie Zion so doesnt really change anything

  • @11yoshi56
    @11yoshi56 Před 4 lety +5

    5:28 facts

    • @johnriccio6530
      @johnriccio6530 Před 4 lety

      @eoe123321 States that don't have professional teams or have teams that suck love college sports.

  • @wzup77ify
    @wzup77ify Před 4 lety +11

    “I disagree with you” he knew he’ll start like that waking up in bed this morning

  • @BenR99
    @BenR99 Před 4 lety

    No question

  • @williamfowlerjr.3040
    @williamfowlerjr.3040 Před 4 lety

    THAT INTRO BY STEVEN A THOUGH..........LEGENDARY

  • @joshfaulkner7001
    @joshfaulkner7001 Před 4 lety +17

    Max- "Luka is a gangster!" Lol

    • @ja195
      @ja195 Před 4 lety +3

      He is , he said it's easier to score in the NBA... While in the NBA 😎

  • @VacillantPoizn
    @VacillantPoizn Před 3 lety +7

    This aged well

  • @BoRyLaVoZ
    @BoRyLaVoZ Před 4 lety

    i agree on that too

  • @Ionization2020
    @Ionization2020 Před 4 lety +2

    0:50 Lol, Stepen checking his DM's while Jay is preparing for the pop quiz

  • @febbra2
    @febbra2 Před 4 lety +13

    Luka is lethal as is. Zion is, well, we'll have to see

    • @gabrieldelrosario5169
      @gabrieldelrosario5169 Před 4 lety +1

      Exactly he hasnt played long enough maybe wait until the playoffs to start asking questions like that

    • @0vershadow
      @0vershadow Před 4 lety +4

      I guess but I think they’re underestimating Luka’s ceiling. Yea he’s doing crazy numbers. But he really is only 20 years old. He can get better too. Not just Zion.

    • @nathanaelvalville9191
      @nathanaelvalville9191 Před 4 lety

      And neither have reached their prime yet

  • @MrDumbhyphy123
    @MrDumbhyphy123 Před 4 lety +6

    I wonder if it bothers Max that they don't make eye contact with him when he's talking lol

  • @sudarshansridharan1194

    impressed with molly doing a good job moderating and actually adding value to the discussion without being annoying

  • @bloody_outlaw8000
    @bloody_outlaw8000 Před 4 lety +1

    jordan wasn't a psysical freak just for his vertical ability ..during the 87-90 period his quickness was godlike and during 91-93 he built more mass and became super strong..especially for his size..there was one time where he dunked on barkley so hard that it was like he KOed him

  • @slayy51621
    @slayy51621 Před 4 lety +11

    Y’all have too stop this let’s keep everything 💯 Zion is another Shawn Kemp I get it everyone is excited that a 19 year old is built like that and dunking with force. but he’s not better than luka you can start a franchise right now with luka you can’t do that with Zion🤷🏾‍♂️he’s box office off his athleticism that’s about it. Luka is overall better than Zion

    • @joshf-w9602
      @joshf-w9602 Před 4 lety +1

      Another comparison is Blake Griffin

  • @mikatteba225
    @mikatteba225 Před 4 lety +5

    Nobody noticed the fact that Molly brought up good questions

  • @ax3ren333
    @ax3ren333 Před 4 lety +1

    Smart man

  • @grantmahabirsingh7123
    @grantmahabirsingh7123 Před 4 lety +1

    This is the best argument SAS has ever made in his career

  • @mitchellmoris6729
    @mitchellmoris6729 Před 4 lety +3

    To me, even though I never watched basketball pre 2010’s... it feels weird When we start differentiating talents between Magic/Bird/Shaq/Jordan/Etc...? They’re all one of a kind talents. I thought Professionals sport analyst knew that

    • @SirJorge.
      @SirJorge. Před 2 lety

      Luka deserves to be in that conversation

    • @SirJorge.
      @SirJorge. Před 2 lety

      His game gets better in the playoffs. He went from 29,9,9 in his 3rd year to 36,10,9 in the playoffs

  • @md-oz8te
    @md-oz8te Před 4 lety +3

    lmao that’s so true what he said at the end colleges do nothing for the players but give them a place to play

  • @chriisnapolion9881
    @chriisnapolion9881 Před 4 lety

    Yes

  • @chainz4574
    @chainz4574 Před 3 lety

    6:12 classic Molly interruption, why she still here lol 😂

  • @skins1024
    @skins1024 Před 4 lety +3

    Me: looks at title
    Yeah I would 100% to

  • @faisalsalam4161
    @faisalsalam4161 Před 4 lety +25

    He literally said last week he would take Zion and Jayson Tatum over Luka.

    • @fk4410
      @fk4410 Před 4 lety

      He didnt, je said tatum could overtake zion if he continues

    • @faisalsalam4161
      @faisalsalam4161 Před 4 lety

      @Dooky he did lol if you watch the full segments, Jay Will asked SAS that what 2 players under the age of 25 he would take first to start his franchise. He said Zion first obviously, then said Tatum over Luka because he plays defense.

    • @faisalsalam4161
      @faisalsalam4161 Před 4 lety

      @Dooky he did though, it's on video too

    • @LittleTinyElvis
      @LittleTinyElvis Před 4 lety

      That’s out of context, it’s not exactly what he said

    • @infernomire3432
      @infernomire3432 Před 4 lety

      I would take Tatum and Zion over Luka, is that even a question? 2 potential stars v 1 star

  • @ezabackhome
    @ezabackhome Před 4 lety +1

    ... Noted.

  • @lukad332
    @lukad332 Před 4 lety

    Well of course

  • @flhysjohnson3781
    @flhysjohnson3781 Před 4 lety +13

    Everybody talking bout how Zion gonna be an all time great, I love watching him play but if doesn't lose some weight his knees will be jelly in a few years.

    • @securityquip3170
      @securityquip3170 Před 4 lety +1

      Exactly 280 at age 19 is borderline not a good thing.

  • @dredagr848
    @dredagr848 Před 4 lety +13

    When Zion gets a jump shot he gon average 🗣FORTY!!!!! In my SAS voice

    • @Paulafan5
      @Paulafan5 Před 4 lety +11

      "When Simmons develops a 3 point shot, he'll be an MVP candidate"... If you don't have one by 21, chances are you will never have one. It CAN happen, but rarely. These analysts say it like everyone can just suddenly get a new skill in their 20s. You don't think their high school coaches tried teaching them a mid-range jumper?

    • @denver7914
      @denver7914 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Paulafan5 well said

    • @Ryan-vi2qy
      @Ryan-vi2qy Před 4 lety +2

      And if I get a jump shot I'd be in the nba....

    • @statusofmyown9829
      @statusofmyown9829 Před 4 lety +1

      Ziom Avg 40?? YEAH OK
      KIds these days SMH

    • @davidbeaty9254
      @davidbeaty9254 Před 4 lety

      DreDaGr8$ no he wouldn’t.... 🤣🤣🤣

  • @koopalibrary
    @koopalibrary Před 4 lety +1

    so would I in this moment. Doncic feels like the safer bet when it comes to staying injury free. I would always go for the guy i feel more certain of staying healthy.

  • @vikrambansal1416
    @vikrambansal1416 Před 3 lety +2

    Stephen A definitely looks in a crystal ball before entering the set

  • @Maxiomz
    @Maxiomz Před 4 lety +14

    I thought that Stephen A would take Zion cause he is THAT BROTHER

  • @kobeforever-hokage5471
    @kobeforever-hokage5471 Před 4 lety +3

    Luka Plays Just like harden, He’s all iso, He either Pass to a spot up shooter or Go solo, To me that’s not winning ball, And he can be very inefficient at times. I’m taking Zion

    • @khoado123
      @khoado123 Před 4 lety +1

      Luka is nothing like Harden... 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @grizzly6925
      @grizzly6925 Před 4 lety

      @@khoado123 he is and there isn't anything wrong with harden

    • @grizzly6925
      @grizzly6925 Před 4 lety

      Zion overrated he only looks good cuz of lonzo

    • @melanatedgod5337
      @melanatedgod5337 Před 4 lety

      Luka is better. Plain and simple.

    • @khoado123
      @khoado123 Před 4 lety

      @@grizzly6925 just because he has a step back like Harden doesn't mean he plays like Harden...

  • @chadkusiar4919
    @chadkusiar4919 Před 4 lety

    Really appreciate max when he’s talking about boxing.

  • @emutv4100
    @emutv4100 Před 4 lety

    both still got ways to go, and i would give it more time, but since predicting before you see much common, right now i would go luka, but it could go anywhere

  • @ahgafam4212
    @ahgafam4212 Před 4 lety +4

    For now, I'm going with Luka 🙌🏻

  • @WHITELIONNYC
    @WHITELIONNYC Před 4 lety +3

    Zion is perfect for the Icy Hot commercials...
    😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

  • @Gear5th0730
    @Gear5th0730 Před 3 lety

    8 months later this is still very true.

  • @greatsisyphus7712
    @greatsisyphus7712 Před 4 lety

    4:50 that's been a trend for a few decades in Europe now.... Luka is just special.

  • @cw3982
    @cw3982 Před 4 lety +31

    “You’re smoking crack” - Stephen A Smith

  • @liam8664
    @liam8664 Před 4 lety +36

    Americans still sleep on the European even when he’s like 2nd 3rd 4th around that in MVP voting

    • @onesonofjacob
      @onesonofjacob Před 4 lety +2

      He is definetly not 2nd OR 3rd in the MVP race his team is like 7th in west. Stop It.

    • @liam8664
      @liam8664 Před 4 lety

      Gabriel Lyles ok maybe that’s a little high but I’d still say he’s like 4th atleast

    • @thomasforde3900
      @thomasforde3900 Před 4 lety +1

      Liam I mean in their defence 2/3 picked Luka Doncic in this segment what more do you want them to do

    • @blowc1612
      @blowc1612 Před 4 lety +1

      Liam Luka is no longer a top 5 MVP. Giannis Lebron Tatum Westbrook Harden and AD are all ahead of him at this point. Can’t have a 7th seed in the MVP race.

    • @jakob_ysk943
      @jakob_ysk943 Před 4 lety

      d m how tf they sleep on him when 2/3 said they would pick him😂😂😂😂😂

  • @TheBigdan217
    @TheBigdan217 Před 4 lety

    One of the few right things he SAS has said

  • @rolljoints1
    @rolljoints1 Před 4 lety

    these thumbnails are crazy good lmfao