We knew Kyrie was great but I didn’t see this coming! - Michael Wilbon | NBA Countdown
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- NBA Countdown’s Malika Andrews, Michael Wilbon, Chris Paul, Stephen A. Smith and Bob Myers discuss Kyrie Irving’s impact on the Dallas Mavericks following their Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. They also react to comments made by Wolves coach Chris Finch after the loss and how they can get more out of Anthony Edwards.
0:00 Kyrie’s impact
4:02 CP3 credits Irving
6:47 Chris Finch’s comments
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KAI been that guy. The media were the ones that created that narrative about him. Glad he’s found a home in Dallas. Everyone here in DTOWN loves him!
Kyrie mode 🔥
Facts ⭐ peaceful ky
You are correct the media did in many ways create this situation but not like you say. i think when Kyrie saw how the media reacted to LeBron leaving Cleveland and more likely how they spoke about him after he ditched LeBron it changed how he saw his world. Some of the stuff he said back in the day let us know he has some deep resentment towards anyone who dared to call him out. So he started to sour in some ways like when he pouted and smirked his way through the suspension in Brooklyn then himself spoke on being childish and petty. So as much as Kyrie earned his critics he has also spawned this hype machine where ESPN wants us to think dude should get extra credit for showing up to work ready to go. Isn't that the expectation already?
A sensational fantastic player
@@I.am_Groota
F
Fantastic player
Bunch of snakes the switch up is real 😂😂😂
Switch where
@@ratcomedySAS Malika and Wilbon? That’s like the 3 headed hydra of false narratives at ESPN 😂
They wanna act all innocent now
@@peters4115 Facts it is sad to see so many of them jumping on this hype train. I got my issues with Kyrie but they don't change off the box score. I hope this stop in Dallas gives him room to breathe and brings great success. Unfortunately at this point in his career I just don't know what that word means to Kyrie outside getting a big paycheck
Bunch of old farts 👴💨😷
They talk about Kyrie like he was some kind of criminal, we don’t forget what wilbon and Steven A said about Kyrie when it was popular to hate him, keep that same energy and stay on that side
He committed most criminal act in team sports. Not playing while non injured on title team. Cant blame criticism
@@xavierb9061you forgot about the stupid politics involved that had nothing to do with basketball. NY BS and Kyrie turned out to be right all along or did you already forget??
@@djaramillo09 he wasnt right he blew title chance. Lol u forgot
@@xavierb9061 you took the jab like every follower or your from New York for sure. Great job
@@djaramillo09 thats like mak8ng fun of ppl paying taxes..lol
A Luka Kyrie Ring might question Stephen A’s Health😭💀
Hopefully in a negative way 😂
@uberexpress4268 nah chill w that. He might lose what's left if that hairline tho😂
Fantastic
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lukerrr
No doubt Kai deserves his flowers, but let’s be honest, everyone talking about him cos they don’t wanna talk about the white dude
100% see how they had to be forced to talk about jokic
You ain't lying. 😂
@@fabbz94 Is it possible since the media called Kyrie "Team Killer" "Idiot" "Narcissist" and "Cancerous" for years, the media feels obligated to praise him now that he's winning?
@@EduardoOliveira-zx9juLuka closed out that game last night dropping 15 in the 4th, the dagger, and 2 clutch steals and a block while Kyrie went 0/6 in the 4th. Why is nobody givin Luka his flowers? 😂
@@MavDon-qc9tcWeird, could have sworn Luka was an MVP candidate while the last time the media talked about Kyrie was how he’s a locker room cancer and should retire
MEDIA, just stop the BS 😂
You tried to paint a different picture of him but now he has made these fools look like fools.
Exactlyyyy, a month ago they were found borderline playoff worthy and now all of the sudden it's greatness
Trying to cover their deceitful doings by praising him. Go back and listen to (Fetchit a. Smith and Yessah massa Wilburn were saying. The vitriol in their hearts was something irregular for someone to feel about another person.
They tried to ruin his career with the media campaign they did on him in Brooklyn just because he didn’t wanna take a shot these guys are the definition of clowns/pawns just like kyrie said they were
He’s exposed them
Exactly they love to kick a man when they're down then act like it never happened once they're back up
F Wilbon, Stephen A, Barkley and Shaq for all shittin on Kyrie but now these hypocrites want to sing his praises. SMH
I think it’s more them actually seeing change.
I can’t stand hearing them talk about kyrie
💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥
100%
@@tailonchallenger6471no it’s not, it was them being sell outs.. and they still are.
Yo aren’t these the same people that tried to tear down kyries image for not taking the covid shot?…. Kyrie we never forgot or forgave them . Much love brother!
Facts
Big Pharma $$$$ is driving all of the sports revenue via Ad money...
Kai was/is too awake for their taste
These people will turn on Kyrie in a second if given the chance. As great as Kyrie is on the court, he will always be remembered for his stance and these were the people collecting their 20 pieces of silver.
They just hate Kyrie for his opinions. He's been him.
...an the funny part is everybody who is a Kyrie fan knows it.
@@dxwallace55 and yesterday he attacked AE and took him to school!
"He's [being] him" is an excuse. His problem is he's never accountable for his nonsense. Super dope player though.
@@Powerule23 But you won’t say what he should hold himself accountable for because it’s all political BS right?
@@Powerule23 Facts 💯
Stephen A such a groupie lol
Dude was the second best player on the championship team that beat the warriors who had the best record of all time. He is widely considered the best ball handler of all time and has one of the most clutch shots in nba finals history. WHO TF DOESNT THINK HES THAT DUDE????
He's that dude on the court, no question. He's beyond dope when focused. You can't argue with his ability, but he's pulled crazy stuff in the past.
2nd best? He was the best player on Cavs, the moment he left Lebron got swept
@underpressure07140 and before lebron was there he never made the playoffs. Chill
@@Ericrawnsley and before Larry Hughes joined the Cavs, Lebron never made the playoffs. Didn't even make the playoffs with an all star center big Z in the team. Chill
@underpressure07140 I'm gonna just assume you're a troll because saying Irving is better then lebron gotta be the dumbest take in sports takes.
They’ll do ANYTHING NOT to talk about Luka! 🤣
If Luka plays with ANYONE half decent they’ll try to portray him as the number 2. Luka closed the game out with 15 in the 4th why are they not talking about him at all lol.
Can’t remember a segment about luka tbh. If ant did what luka did in the 4th qtr every segment will be about that
Literally everyone has talked about how Luka is the best closer in the playoffs. They're talking about ky because of how he set the tone for the game and absolutely cooked ant and the wolves. Everyone knows both of them are great. We don't need to talk about Luka 24/7. Let Kyrie get some love once in a while.
Because it’s clear Kyrie is the leader of this team .
he white
@@lokilucario that's a lie
Wilbon is a hater
Thank you😂😂😂
Dude cuts off everybody’s sentence. Forget hater he doesnt even know how to communicate
He drops 30 and you didn’t see this coming? Woooow ESPN that’s so crazy! Kyries first 30 point game ever ! Wooooow
And here I thought the Mavs go as Luka goes - you know, the white guy who put the team on his back for all those games Kai was missing, the same guy who led the NBA in scoring almost averaging a triple double - the dude who took over in the 4th scoring 15 points, and making two critical defensive plays to win the game. Sure, Kai is one of the best players in the NBA and has been for over a decade, on top of which he is also one of the most spectacular players in the league, a joy to watch.
But make no mistake, Luka's the best player in this series by a margin - in fact, he is the best player left in the playoffs & top 3 in the NBA. And the Mavs are his team through and through. It'd be great if they'd mention all of that as well.
The story is Kai became the unexpected leader of the locker room. Listen to his post game interviews.
Luka was having a pretty mediocre game before the 4th. Inefficient and lots of bad turnovers. He got hot at the right time, and he deserves that credit. But Kyrie deserves just as much for the win. As Luka said postgame, they'd have been down by 20 at the half if not for Kyrie's performance
You’re not watching. Luka has been off more times than not these playoffs. The leader of the team is clearly Kyrie. Luka doesn’t galvanize the troops or talk on the floor. Too busy whining to the refs
They did. This is one segment ding dong
I think you mean top 1 in the NBA. Who are you putting above him?! Surely not SGA
Chris Paul would make a great coach or analyst. I feel like I'm in a TED Talk every time he breaks down a play and discusses certain aspects of the game
Same numbers. Same attitude. Win = Leader
Same numbers. Same attitude. Lose = Not Leader
These people are insane.
winning is everything in sports, it's obvious
@@kijungpaik8515 Same thing with Nuggets.
They played really really great basketball but when they got eliminated, fans say they're trash which is untrue
They are so stupid, to them it doesn't matter how good you play, if your team is not winning you sre trash then you could be playing worse but your team has gotten better and you win more and suddenly you are great again😂
@@kijungpaik8515yes but it's a teamsport were so many factors play a role,judging an individual not by how he is playing but how his team is performing is complete BS
@@nor-in5kj All the Jokic 3 time MVP over SGA talk went quiet... Its quite sad. Its a regular season award and there is legitimate case for SGA getting it but people were bigging up Jokic over SGA when they won those 3 in a row over Minnesota and then went silent after.
These people will not give luka credit for anything, i love kyrie too but the media obviously doesn't like luka and we all know why
Exactly because he is not a 'brotha'
Was thinking the exact same. No credit whatsoever for making that backcourt with Kai work. Then all the times Luka scored like 20+ in the first half and Kai scored 20+ in the second all the talk was hiw Kyrie win the games, he's the closer and what not. Now that they switched and Luka closed, the talk is how Kyrie put the team on his back from the start and hie they would've been down 20 if it wasn't for him with barely any credit to Luka. It's comical.
And just like you I LOVE Kyrie getting praise, but man the ESPN anti-Luka agenda this year is generational.
@@Madferit91 He denied Rudy Gobert the ball close to the rim by jumping to deny the entrance pass in the last minute also, good defensive play there.
Yeah he not American I know some of yall don't like it but the nba is a american league, and for it to run like a well oiled machine it has to have a American as the Face, and Europeans and international players just don't have the personality or charisma to be the Face of the league or the flair Americans like, their game is kind of slow and boring doncic, jokic, giannes, embid might be the only one Americans/media like because he play like a American.
Jokic mvp 2xs next. But being able to speak fluent English would help marketing
All these analyst will lose it if Luka beats their face of the NBA 😂
"Nobody said Kyrie can't play basketball"...well, you did say he shouldn't play basketball any longer.."Kyrie Irving should retire" - SAS 🤡
The real narrative in question is how the NBA media will give credit to anybody except LUKA 😭😭🤡
So now all they talk about is Kyrie but nothing about Luka carrying in the 4th lol trying to protect that 'new face of the league' narrative
Luka always gets the Praise, the media usually drag Kyrie Irving for years!! Especially Stephen A ... So let Kyrie get his flowers for a change
Abt time
@@industrynewz6147no he don’t, they always talk about kyrie even if kyrie is averaging 15ppg in a series and luka is 25ppg.
They literally talked about that goofy!
The constant Euro tears are getting old and Lame..
Little Mountain absolutely knows how important tribal brotherhood in a team sports like basketball. His spirituality and self-awareness is giving positivity to his teammates and the Mavs organization. Little Mountain is the one holding this team together. Hail Chief Hela.💪
This is and has been disgraceful. All these media people looking like fools! I hope Dallas takes it all and makes everyone eat their shoes
and their shorts
Ant said he is tired. You can't imagine MJ saying that
Y’all take any little thing and run with it
@@tonytoni1150u the ones running with ant as the face when he scored 16 pts and 19pts in back to back games of the playoffs. jordan and kobe would never
Well he did say to stop with the MJ comparisons, he’s Anthony Edwards
Because mj had pippen guard the best players
cause they are comparing him to MJ when he isn't even the best player in the series.... @@tonytoni1150
None of tht noise was self inflicted tht was 100% media
I love that Kyrie got all these dudes eating their words 😄
I think the Mavs and Celtics will be in the Finals. I’m hoping the Mavs win this year.
This version of Kyrie is so much better than what I expected when he arrived in Dallas.
He's a heartful guy and is thriving where he's appreciated.
Credit goes to Mark Cuban for creating a condusive environment for Kyrie to become Kyrie Pro Max
Always been that guy. You all try at every turn to assassinate his character because of his beliefs. Kyrie has his beliefs and i respect that man for standing behind that. Y'all are just snakes.
For real. I don't even agree with everything he believes and I'm a #MFFL. He's still allowed to believe and follow whatever he wants because he's an American!
It’s not just about Luka/Kai vs AntMan/KAT and etc., but you have to realize that it’s Jason Kidd vs Chris Finch too. A former PG (not that far removed from his playing days) and an NBA HOF’r in Jason Kidd who can rely on all that experience now that he’s coaching in these moments. Chris Finch is a phenomenal coach in his own right and to be able to get his T’Wolves prepared for these types of moments will be a learning experience in of itself. This is already shaping up to be a great series regardless of who comes out in the end…
Kidd is a real one I think his impact on the Lakers last ring deserves recognition and what Finch and his staff are doing in Minnesota is for sure some top level coaching
I don’t understand these “White guy” comments lol nobody is taking away from Luka. The media just giving kyrie the praise because he is a vet at this point and he deserves it because of everything he’s been through since the Cavs
Luka fans are hella sensitive. Never seen anything like it. He gets credit from tons of people in the media including black people. Paul pierce and shannon sharpe have always spoken highly of him. Wyt people are creating a fake narrative
They owe Kyrie an apology for making a decision not to take the toxic jab during covid...and for ridiculing him for that tweet. He is a great guy and player 🎉
great discussion
This proves the Nets ownership and front office was absolute trash.
These headlines are so dumb, “we didn’t see this coming” lmao…the disrespect is beyond belief
Kyrie finally became the leader he's been wanting all these years
In reality Luka is the MJ of Mavs while Kyrie is just his Scottie.
Kyrie was always this quality of player. different aspects just kept getting in the way. Jason Kidd is the first coach Kyrie has had to know how important the team bond is.
Kyrie put it in the media face.. let y'all going to eat all them words😂 I want Kyrie to get a ring forsure
Kyrie carried LeBron at the Cavaliers
Wait! You weren’t supposed to notice that. Doesn’t fit the media’s narrative.
Carried LeBron 😂 Bron was the leader in every stat on both teams Points, Rebounds, assists, blocks and steals. Kyrie made one shot and was a nobody before LeBron put him on the map. Kyrie was leading the Cavs to the bottom of the eastern conference clowns 🤡
I can’t stand hearing SAS talk about kyrie at this point. Just save it bruh.
You didn’t see a champion playing a high level? Get these idiots from up here
Stephen A is such a two-faced clown. Most of the so-called issues Kyrie had in Brooklyn were overblown and instigated by Stephen A and others at espn. They're Knick fanboys who were upset Kyrie and KD didnt go to the there so they did what they could to instigate.
Kyrie knows that he started all the issues
KY was a #1 pick with only played half his freshman year...best PG since magic
Not even close kid. Nice try
@@DE4D_Poolit’s curry then kyrie hes not wrong 😂
@@CTE-CDOTRA-GAMING John Stockton, CP3, Allen Iveson, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Drose all were better than Kyrie
@@DE4D_Pool only drose and ai are only one who can compete with kai
Kyrie for Teammate of the Year!
Whole panel just going to sit there and act like they didn’t berate and dehumanize this man day in and day out.
Guarding Kyrie in isolation ain't the best strategy you dare to do cuz he'll be scoring in your a$$ until you run out of sweat. You gotta have to stick with the usual plan like how other teams usually do it. you gotta have to blitz him. This has always been the usual strategy coaches do against him since the guy started joining the league. Don't poke the bear by yourself.
Luka didn't care about kyrie's rep. Just play ball and we'll be just fine
What people don’t understand or remember is that Kyrie Irving has won a chip. He knows what it takes, and he has the heart of a champion.
Kyrie the truth the city been behind him 💯
YOU didn't see it coming, but those who truly know basketball already knew.
Kyrie been on cruise control until now. We may see killer Kyrie from here on out and I’m here for it!
So you are cheering Kyrie for doggin in waiting to play hero ball? Wow
"you play hard now than you did five years ago" 😂
Shows how being healthy and appreciated impacted him. Man is in phenomenal shape and everybody sees he is one of the best leaders and players in the NBA. I root for him.
That Brooklyn thing was so unlucky and bad managed.
Dallas has 2 bonified superstars, at the back court that complement each other, at this point its not a stretch to say that luka looks up to kyrie in some way, sometimes bro is just as amazed as we are when ky does somethings, having a vet like him on the team is a blessing, dallas won that trade by a landslide. I was praying the bucks would have gotten kyrie but alas thats didnt happen, that combo would have been great to see, anyways super happy bro is getting all the reapect he deserves. ... they should review that 75 list again
1. Jason Kidd clearly mentioned that this was the Luka's team so Kyrie accepted as a second fiddle.
2. More importantly got three key players for C and PF positions. Those are the huge difference.
Facts. I still feel like Kyrie is being a little cheeky and not really ok with his role but so long as he plays into it and the Mavs are winning all good
That game gave me heartburn😮!
Fire this host! We booed her ESPN for good reason!!
Wilbon on his meat now, thats crazy
Irving hasn't even finished this season, probably the only one where he actually played throughout, and now he's the latest darling of these guys. ...what a joke.
CP3 is just a true savant of the game truly deserves a ring
He’ll get one next year my brother 🙏🏼 Lakers in 7
No he don't
He's free to take a vet min on a contender if he wants one that bad, but I doubt he'd take a paycut
You get what you win no one deserves anything
He never won sh-- aside from personal awards.
The hypocrisy at it best bunch of hypocrites. It was never about basketball smh
"Changes in latitude changes in attitude."
Jimmy Buffett
Kyrie protected himself n his family from that evil vaccine, now God is repaying him for his loyalty and obedience! Despite his heavy persecution, he’s been vindicated
Amen. I was in Dallas and supported his decision because we ALL have freedom of choice
I said i would take Kyrie over lebron 2 years ago … pair him with AD and the lakers would be better… i was right … Kyrie is a hooper! He has the mamba mentality !
Absolutely not a Mamba. Not even close really.
Kyrie is the only one playing pure basketball. Dudes dancing, it’s beautiful to watch.
Kyrie Irving is focused. I’m glad to see Luka and Kyrie playing well together
It feels like the media really did want to see Kyrie do well but I think seeing certain things happen upset them to see it affect some years of his career. I was never angry about anything he did except leave the cavs but it’s great to see Kyrie getting his love from the media again
Love seeing the media eat crow.
Uncle Drew. Kry-Rie Irving has some sports media proving him right about them not being worth speaking to or about. I am not a fan of his moves but dude has always been great at basketball. One road win and ESPN wants to give the guy a statue... smh.. weak ESPN...weak
So you completely agree with ESPN then… because that’s exactly Stephen a’s take about him
@@ratcomedy I see you are a member of the Uncle Drew crew. Kyrie right. Everyone else wrong. Newsflash unlike these fools at ESPN I stay consistent on Kyrie sorry but his yesterday does not go away because of what he might do tomorrow. Cool story right Kyrie Irving is present, dedicated, and working well with others. That is his job description but y'all want him to get extra credit for showing up? Dallas is grinding and Unc Drew is fitting in nicely. Its a lil early to judge but for fun go ask some Cavs and Celtics fans what the next chapter is from this point. See if the agree with you..or me. Too soon to tell if this ride will be more of the same or a new and improved Kai. But lets not pretend we don't fully understand why the critics are so persistent with him.
Steven A, you always pronounce Luka’s last name wrong, it’s pronounced “Donchich” not “Donchik”.
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Those who criticized him the most can’t give him his proper flowers.
They would be going crazy about how amazing and spectacular he is, had they not said the things they have about him.
They’re not willing to show how wrong they were
This same SAS who said Ky should retire not that long ago..we just guna gloss over that
Kyrie is to hungry it's slow for the Timberwolves I take mavericks win championship 🏆 game 5 against Celtics 🎯 respectfully
ESPN completely dismissing Luka's performance, is typical. There is no mention of his ability to close the game and him showing up defensively, when it mattered the most. The hate for Luka is real!! #MVP
The only thing that has changed about Kyrie is that he is not gonna put money in and owner's pocket, or a shoe label's pocket, unless you treat him with some respect. Same change any of us would make after people try to smear our name and screw us over.
Jason Kidd and Irving’s maturity… irving is doing less driviling and just getting the ball in the right place fast. The team is clicking / chemistry wise too. They all know their roles.. there’s like 4 players on there they are tall defend , scrappy, n rebound.
Edwards now has low self esteemed because his game was started to slowdown, This is critical for Wolves right now. The question is who among them will stand and speak the motivation to re-Ignite the team....Once the Dallas Hit another win out of two game @ home, I don't think Wolves can recover again same of what they did in Denver. Remember Coach Kid have strong rotation of Luka-Kyrie-Gafford-Lively-PJ-Jones-Green-Hardaway-Hardy-Exum....Just imagined Consistent total of 10 players rotation fresh legs which could match up the energy of any opponent.
Closet thing Stephen A give to an apology to Kyrie for all the slander
Everyone asking who is the best player left and picking young guys from each team, and I kept saying, “Um, Kyrie is the best player left.”
And that he was RIGhT about all the tyranny of Covid nonsense is just cream on the cake. “He looks happy.” Not having myocarditis on the way will help you smile.
"Western Conference Finals started I'm not sure if they got the memo" 😂
Thank you for not saying anything negative about Kyrie Stephen A. I’m sure he cares.
Totally agree with Stephen!!!
He called out Kyrie and now Kyrie is about to eat the rest of the series😂😂😂
It’s not time to retire CP, we need you back in Phoenix
I like this panel bob Meyers and cp3 have great takes
Kyrie is much loved and accepted in Dallas which is why he's happy.
Bob was so perfect wit that lol what when 😂
best opinion ive ever heard from stephen a and i feel the same way
People don’t realize that this duo is like getting Messi and Ronaldinho in one team. The league is in trouble 😅
He is loved
Looking forward to Game 2 to see the Wolves adjustments and what the Mavs do to counter it. #MFFL
It was ESPN who gave Kai a D rating on his trade to Dallas, let's not forget that😊
Kyrie Irving...is the new Kobe Bryant.
It was never about “Can Kyrie play at an elite level”, bro you said he should retire 😂
Kyrie "Pureblood" Irving, is why he's playing so well. He doesn't have to worry about getting bloodclots, something Ant could be suffering from.