Stephen A. gets realistic about Carmelo Anthony’s future in the NBA | First Take
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- čas přidán 26. 11. 2019
- Stephen A. Smith reacts to Carmelo Anthony saying he isn’t thinking about retiring and shares the advice that he gave Melo when the Portland Trail Blazers signed him.
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Imagine not playing a professional basketball in a year and coming in and dropping 18-25 a night that’s just skill
melo is playing great. we went to his home debut and I don't care what anyone says. he is still melo. one of the best offensive players ever
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RIGHT
Facts!!!!
Melo: goes to play basketball
Max: You are wrong and here is why
Dot Dot Boooooooo! 💩
Enough of this stale copycat comment already.
Dam bro u really 💩 all this 1. Go home dont come back!!
Media: melo holds the ball too long for the modern NBA
James Harden: slowy backs out of the room...
James Harden also is a better scorer than melo ever was it's cheap I wanna punch him in the face but the refs still call it so it's still working unfortunately nobody has been this nuts since MVP kobe
Harden is different animal but funny comment
Harden dominates the ball, but he makes decisions quickly, and that's the difference. He doesn't just stand there, wait for the defense to finish rotating, and then get to work. That extra half second Melo takes just stagnates offenses, especially with the way teams play nowadays.
@So Cool1 Remind what melo has done or contributed to a winning playoff team in the NBA?
Nas Max 😂😂
A bucket getter is a specialist .. everybody can’t create their own shot.
Dude what about efficiency?
He misses more then he makes. Also if he's taking shots from other players on the team.
He literally waved off CJ then bricked. That aint cool.
Any pro can average 20 with enough attempts.
MARZOSIRUS how many players make more than they shoot? You sound stupid.
@@AdamTaghavi1 exactly lol you can never make more then you miss anyway 😂😂😂
@@AdamTaghavi1 Where did he say he's making more than he shoots? He said he misses more than he makes. Reading comprehension should be a requirement for any Dr.
MARZOSIRUS who shoots over 50% fr besides centers? Lots of players miss more then they make. Curry goes 1/7 1 night then 6/7 the next night.
stop trying to push Melo out the league leave son alone....
Seriously
Richh T he is DONE . A selfish player that doesn’t play defense at all .. MISTER ISO
He got his money 💰
He’s pushing himself out of the league too slow not enough defense
Facts bro!!!!!
Melo pushed out Dantone. He had a chance when Lin was ballin in NYC and forced them to make him the focus of the team. Yep, he did it to himself.
They begged for him to get back into the league so they can start bashing him again, smh.
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Trippy Grey lol wouldn’t expect anything less
Thats the media for you!
Preach 🗣
lol ikr
He didnt stall the offense
He was the offense
Exactly
... and never won anything substantial in his entire career.
He won 2 gold medals my guy
what a bright man..thanks
@@KingBradfordofficial0 3 but he had hall of famers and all-stars yes he won a naacp chip,but on the nba level he hasny won anything hes 35 he is no offense no more,with rhat being said great pick up by portland,lakers fucked up with dudley,😂😂😂😂
I hate the “they are 1-3 with him” bs. Portland was trash before he got there
uh, all 3 big men got injured or retired... they'll be fine in the playoffs, contending for conf champs, 10-15% chance to get through the west. facts. not going to happen but there is a solid small chance
3 straight W's now
Nope. They good. Collins and Nurkic are injured. You jelly.
Habeev07 nope. They were trash. Having a lot of ur good players injured makes you a trash team. That’s how that works. Once those players are back, they’ll be a good team again.
Lets see what they say Monday. They just won 3 straight.
Its dudes in the league playing 10-15 minutes scoring 0 points
because they understand their roll, a lot of those guys scored 15-20+ ppg in college etc.
@@sparklesparkle2192 did you really just bring up college? 😂
Sparkle Sparkle bruh 🙅🏽♂️🙅🏽♂️🙅🏽♂️
Exactly. Anybody that disagrees with what you just said doesn't know basketball.
And there are dudes playing 32 minutes scoring 0 points vs Toronto...if you get what I mean...😂😂😂
Melo is playing very good with Portland. He's a good fit for that team.
yeah 1-3 is a great fit
39 percent from the field is great
He just came 2 the team . Like what was said mello doing great n Portland. 1-3 lol that's not only his fault .. He handled his business ... 18+ haters !!!
Tom Delay Beats who’s looks at a record after 4 games in which two of them they were missing Damian lillard, whiteside and Melo hasn’t even got his rhythm yet ! Just straight haters man smh
39% from three
Lol 😂 Steven A.Smith “let’s think about that for a second how many scrubs we see here every night” lol
He is right. There are a lot of young players who will never reach anything high in the NBA.
Faktual Statement tho
Stephen NBA Smith spoke faxtz
Dudes averaging 8.2 5.6 2.3 getting 4 years $30 million 🤣🙄
He is totally right on this one
Vince Carter was playing for years he should have been retired nobody asked it a farewell tour for him Melo can still play it's like y'all trying to force him out the league
kamrohn roundtree Difference is Vince is humble and doesn’t mind coming off the bench and playing limited minutes. Vince does whatever coach and team tells him to do. Melo is an egomaniac who thinks he deserves the Kobe treatment when in fact even Kobe came off the bench...
Facts. The same with Derek Fisher and many others.
Exactly!
@@dAbaPEsTA123 I think Carmelo would be fine with 20 minutes a game.
@@ryanquick3695 you realize he can still 360 right he's athletic still my guy
For god of sake. Can we just enjoy Melo comeback in league and watch him while we can? Like cmon, he's not 22y old anymore. He hasn't playd for year and half and u still come at him. Roll with it, sit back, take popcorn and lets be happy for Anthony, cause i love it.
Zonne perfectly said.
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I loved how y'all was begging the league to sign carmelo on a team then after just to bash him that's crazy😂😂😂
They ain’t real fans yo
And he is playing great right now
RIP city baby
Melo still my favorite player 💯 rings or not he's top 18 in scoring
Carmelo Breathes in some air
Max: you’re wrong for breathing and here’s why....
Tony Graham 😂
Tony Graham 🤣🤣
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Melo to Portland should have happened 3 years ago. Im glad he's still the piece they need .
Facts, I thought that's where he should go before Rose got traded to new York. I knew he'd either go to Portland or Chicago like 5 years ago
Maybe he should have sign in Por instead of OKC
@@kennethjose7159 yeah but he was traded go okc .
Derrick Kennedy i see
KD should have went there
Carmelo is a shell of himself but still shoots better than Westbrook
SMFH Going in on Westbrick
no debate there
Maybe get Westbrook out of your head, why would you even bring him up, unless you're one of those morons desperate for likes
Anthony S only from 3
Ur right but here’s why ur wrong lol it’s Carmelo.
81% FG but espn won't talk about that. Hypocrits
When it happened for only one time and your team's a playoff team last season now you're losing and chasing an 8th spot better think again
If he was joe blow off the street, they would be praising his play. Nevermind the name and the past. Dude is NBA material
This is an excellent point, Chris.
Melo: the end? This is just the beginning.
Of the end
Malik James Na he ain’t done 😈
kevon hampton Didn’t say he was but it’s closer to the end then the beginning
Yeah...the beginning of the end
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Max, we all know you're just bitter now that Melo's balling again and proving you wrong.
Facts, he hating on that man. He be out here praising Harden for not playing defense and shooting every shot though
@videopaenguin i agree wit ur comment
Stop hating on Melo ,i can plenty of worse starters in the nba today .
Fact. He's hating hard. But People say he's invited to the cookout 🙄
TheGreatOne You’re a clown
Vince Still Playing Thats Correct But He Doesn’t Care About His Role.
HLF Productions Cause Melo can still contribute to a team making a run
@@SlimeeDaOG Making a run for what? The lottery???
Jon155 you melo haters are special...name the top 3rd options in the league 🤔 bet you can’t
Screw ESPN man. This is exactly what Melo was talking about he never mentioned a farewell tour.
they just argue about things that shouldn't even be argued about.
I disagree......😄
Yes I realized while ago they don't just be discussing they have to actually debate with each other which is lame
I agree
Thats called sports... Lord
Right
Stephen A "I agree with you but here's why I disagree with you"
He's a great guy, great family, great entourage but...
Stale!
Stealing this
This is perfect. A perfect metaphor to describe SAS. Friggin hypocrite
"Heres why"😆
My Dude is NBA Star , y’all forgetting he still helps fill the seats, shut up shutting up, Money Melo is gone light up the net and bring fans
Why do they keep disrespecting this man Melo😭😭😭
as of his last two games with Portland he is averaging 20 points lolol
2 games dawg, slow your roll
@@Jry088 Was being sarcastic, but I think Melo will average about 20 points this season when all is said and done.
Ian Williams so your comparing MIKE CONLEY to MELO? Please leave👉🏾🚪
Haha.. then i saw another clip of "the process" scoring 0 points.. hahaa..
Meloooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🏀
NBA coaches and Haters: Melo washed up
Carmelo: Hold my beer 🍺
Hes a joke he will be fired by the end of the season and he will start crying again
@@usernotfound00118 y'all hating
I smell haters
The Best Rapper You Never Heard Of yeah the Melo haters and trolls gone be all over this comment section🤦🏾♂️
KingSlim X Stephen A: youre wrong and heres why
Max: He gets to Portland and says “oh I’m starting”
Stephen A: Whoa...he didn’t ask
Shut up MAX
Melo is back and has something to prove
AND ITS STRAIGHT LIKE DAT
He shouldn’t be thinking about retirement. In a shooters league - we’re gonna force out one of the best shooters/scorers ever? Like we did AI?
Melo got 2 more years at least
G Fears facts
Yup 💯💯💯
It's also a defensive league..If you cant play D your a liability, which is why guys like Draymond and Pat Bev are revered players and are important to a team. If KD didnt or couldn't play defense, he would not be considered one of the greatest players of the game - both of them r incredible scorers and iso ball players. Melo fukked up by never evolving his game and elevating his foot work on D and therefore comes off as selfish and a "Me 1st" player...
@@Daejuice215 who is Vince Carter guarding bro lol
@@Daejuice215 or how bout Korver or Reddick lol to many guys who can score but can't defend
Max: Carmelo plays for Portland
SAS: you’re wrong and here’s why
Enough of this stale copycat comment already.
@@KevyB. no
Kev. Mill I disagree that it’s stale and here’s why:
MAX: "You're wrong and here's why"
SAS: LET ME STOP YOU RIGHT THERE!!
19 on 9-11 shooting in a blowout win 🔥🔥🔥 Melo getting those legs back. He’s hungry
I lost it when he said how many scrubs do we see everyday 😂😂😂😂😂😂 It was at the I think 1:50 mark
MELO IS THE TRUTH..HE STILL IN IT ,HE'S FASTER HIS JUMPER DEFINITELY ON POINT
LET THE MAN PLAY!
He can STILL beat more than half the NBA players in one on one! 🤷🏾♂️
No lie in this sentence
Stephen A- simplifies things
Also Stephen A- "I'm not trying to simplify things"
I'm glad Melo playing it's good to have him back & he's a good fit for Portland hopefully he stays there.
2:20 the way Stephen A. shut down Max right there and the way Max looked down after the shut down, I felt that.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💯💯💯
😂😂😂😂😂😂
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funny how when molly is gone, the comments are about what they're actually talking about lol
No interruptions BIG difference
They just love talking about Melo because he’s a legend same with lebron
Flashh no melo will never a legacy close to lebron
@@anthonywatts7696 That's not the point bruh, he's just saying melo is a legend, which is why they love to the talk about him. We only talk about legends, not the mediocre
How is he a legend, what has he done
@@anthonywatts7696 lebron is a legend. Melo is also a legend. Geez!
@@user-mc1ir2ri9i how is he not a legend? You must be a teenager lol
Legend has it this is Molly’s farewell tour🙏🏾
👀
We can only hope
Gotta stay prayed up 🙏
she is my MIP this season - Most Interruptive Person ...good numbers this early season - 6,5 jumps to the middle of conversation, 10,5 commented total nonsense and 9,3- bullshits during one show....
shes just there for eye candy.
Here the media goes AGAIN. Stop tryna push people out the league
Randy Broadnax that’s crazy I hate when they do that
Randy Broadnax bro I was saying that too. The media basically pushed an agenda in the nba to blackball him.
That’s the whole problem you got a bunch of Mfers that cover the game of basketball who never played at any level criticizing players who have been playing 10-15 years plus ESPN needs to sign former players who have experienced the ups and downs in the Nba simply as that
They both hit the head right on the nail in the last couple minutes
Max wanted to use his “fall off a cliff” theory but then melo dropped 25 on the bulls
Kevin D because Max is a dupe
If melo can help the blazers some teams will really regret not signing him
I don't understand this sheep mentality. He is 1-3 and shooting 39%FG and no defense. Which team is regretting not having that?
Killua zoldyck he wasn’t really a good fit for okc or the rockets tbh, and rockets never gave him a real chance
Lino Canaan he hasn’t played in the nba for a year, you expect him to average 30 shooting 50%? He’s trying to get his groove back and he was showing some signs against the bulls. I think he could average 16 with a 40% fg, having a couple 20+ games
Killua zoldyck it’s different this time because 1 he is being fed more consistently and 2 he is getting fed in his spots, the last 2 teams he was pretty much a spot up shooter, as a rhythm scorer that will never work
Leo Roth half of the league cant play defense
If vince carter still plays at his age leave melo alone.
Melo is better than Vince and how melo is playing is how he wants to be respected that’s why he ain’t taking a back role 30 teams in the league and melo could be a top 10 player if they just let him play he can average 20 a game easily
Stay Me7o
Watching him tonight against OKC he didn't look old or rusty at all. He was explosive and enthusiastic. His teammates seem to love him and his skill set fits the team well. He should have joined the Blazers two years ago.
the lakers got J dudley who is averaging like less than 5 min a game lol let hoodie Melo play
Im so mad we signed Dudley but Jamal Crawford is still not on a team smh
@@julianserene my mans is shooting 67% from 3
i need Stephen A as my math teacher
"THIRTY! TIMES NINE! IS TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY" 2:08
That's quick maths
Quick mafs!
Yes because its same concept as 9X3 which is 27. Just add a zero.
@@mazengwe28 i was referring to him yelling every equation in the hypothetical scenario he's a teacher in a classroom but thanks i know my multiplication tables
@@MrKohulann30 I was actually referring to the other guys that was saying quick math
dammit guys, why won't you admit he sells tickets! Bottom-line fans like me will go to see the blazers to see Carmelo play! & if he's not playing, I'm not watching the game!!
Ikr! Im not even a Portland fan and i watch them play only because of carmelo. He's the only reason im on here commenting now. You know they have an agenda.
I dont watch Portland games period
Never liked Portland before and I never disliked them. For me they were a good team but didn’t care much for them. Gotta admit Now that they got Melo I think I’m becoming a diehard bandwagon fan. All I look at is Blazer highlights
@@sewcold7995 thank you for replying to my comment, I agree with! So are you saying the sports channels or the broadcasters have an agenda or the NBA or the blazers? I tend to agree with you but I'm just a little bit curious if we're thinking exactly the same?
@@brucesuckemoff795 who are your favorite teams at favorite players?
I am telling you why it's so sweet she seatings there and see two guys argue that is awesome
Stephen A "Shoot, attack immediately or pass immediately" Smith
Y'all mad someone else from LeBron's draft class is still able to play in the NBA
ausar09 that’s exactly what it is.
ausar09 they didn’t criticize wade so I don think it’s that they’re just being realistic about his situation.
@@JohnDoe-tf9yx They said he was washed in Cleveland. Then be played two more seasons in Miami. So I'm on point with my observation.
u forgetting zaza pachulia
So Cool1 boi what? Top 5 where?
Where that “Go bE tHe bEsT pLaYeR iN cHiNa” energy at now Max???!!
I can’t believe how under appreciated Melo is. I’m not a die hard Melo fan but this man was once the Most feared pure scorer like Bernard King ..
Why is this such a big deal ? Does max realize Vince Carter is 102 years old and still balling and it's Vince Carter who is also a hall of Famer
103*
Carmelo is a amazing player. I love to see him back. I was so angry on the league while he was out. Now i feel mutch better. ❤
Bro like hop off this mans peen reporters always negative towards this man
Reminds me how they do trump
Max “D Rose” is done Kellerman.
2:08
Stephen A. doing his math homework back in the days.
And here's the media once again trying to write their own narratives about Melo... Leave him alone and just let him ball. He will retire when he feels like it's time.
Proud to have melo on the blazers ✌️
Great dialog about Carmello
Man since he’s been back every game his playing better an Better. 10 points then 18 points then 25 points. Man leave him alone Carmelo Anthony is doing his thing. I am so happy for the brother. Keep doing your thing Carmelo. Leave him alone he still is dope
Why everyone its just pushing melo out of the nba bro,like this topic its ridiculous already!!! Give the man the credit he deserve and just let him play!!!
Carmelo score 25 pats last game ‘ Embiid 0 pts
Carmelo gets a 10 day contract $14 500 a game ‘ Embiid gets $178 mil
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U cant compare the 2, the 25 came against the bulls a win is a win embid was a rookie who had a higher ceiling than melo
i agree, melo is overpaid
still better then 60% of the league
Exactly but when it comes to melo people don’t like context, they swear since you not a lockdown defender you can’t play when there are stars that play defense just as bad
@Th3Aggr3ssiv3 Cons3rvativ3 he is not a rookie no more hes very skilled the coach got him on the perimeter breaking down defense lol
The way he said that im never forgetting what 30×9 is. 270
Terry Rozier gets 60 million for doing what melo does for a vet minimum
This is so disrespectful lol I can’t even 😆
"30 × 9 = 270"
-Stephen A+ Smith
Quick maths
😂
Who need a calculator for Algebra, Geometry or Trigonometry when you got Stephen A Smith
I'm Asian and Stephen A Smith knows more math than me
This ain't even his final form. He was about to calculate using square roots but felt sorry for us😂
I totally agree with Steven
I’ve been saying to my peers what he’s been saying
As a Syracuse fan, Melo will always have a special place in upstate NY's heart. That being said, Anthony skill was never in question. What was in question was his attitude, and inability to adapt to a lesser role, his ego didn't match his skill. I think he will prove that his time away from the Association humbled him. I really was hoping the Lakers would sign him for a veteran minimum.
Max gunna die on that hate on melo hill. Im sure he only watches during the playoffs
They knicks fan. It’s personal
On this Max is "all the way" wrong 100%..he should keep his mouth closed he sounds foolish
sgtslaughter21 blinded by hate
Yesterday Melo did 19 points with 9 shots made over 11 tried.
Then I watch Stephen criticize Him while praising Harden because “He’s unstoppable”.
Dude Harden had games with 18 points and 2-11 from three.
The way SAS goes from 0-100 is freaking hilarious! 🤣🤣
Stephen thinks that just because he gets loud that somehow makes his point, it doesn't.
Son of Bukowski ur really old and late with this do u see his hairline been doin this for years
First take going undefeated without molly interrupting with her ill advised comments
Dange why are so many men bothered by a women there doing her job
@@douglasthegreat4887 because she isnt...shes annoying and just fills up a space another real female sportsreporter would love to have...
sku36 very true, you get immersed listening to an argument only to have her of screen chirp in with an uneducated little comment
Breath of fresh air
Tom Obourn uneducated but she knows the NBA as much as Max and SAS she watches games just as much as them so how is she uneducated
That's why I love Stephen A Smith! He is the man. He Tell's like it is!!!
Yea Melo💯💪...
I can’t stomach an entire episode of First Take anymore, but I like watching these clips..
Show me love if you agree (👍🏾)
I hate espn why are you even pushing this narrative?? No one was even talking about this. They put this idea onto the public and believe it or not social media is stupid powerful and the nba really could push a farewell tour onto melos career smh
Savage Opress we’ll said my bother. Well said
Carmelo is a great basketball player, and he will show it in Portland.
Prime Melo is a way better scorer than prime Wade, he clearly worded that wrong lol
@Hair Hat Exterminator All the way facts.
Yeah he was way better on offense then wade
@Hair Hat Exterminator pause
Yes and no. Melo was a more talented scorer but Wade was far better off ball/cutting and had a much higher IQ while also being alot better at playing within the flow of an offense. So yes technically Melo is a more talented scorer but I don't think I would necessarily agree that he's a way better scorer if that makes sense. Wade's a better offensive player overall tho due to his passing ability
@@OTM_Lee wrong
This man has a great game being out of the league for a year and the thing they talk about is him having a farewell tour like ESPN can smd
I aint even watch a second of this. I just came here to say “YALL MADDD PETTY”
I just want him to go out on his own terms at a time he chooses and get the farewell season he deserves like other greats
How come everyone just forgets about David west when mentioning lebrons draft class he used to be cold too
Max needs to go on a farewell tour this year
Anyone Else see How they Dont ever Show Melo Highlights???.. The Media just Bash Him
he just had a 25 pt night, became 18th all time leading scorer in nba history and they're showing his missed shots from last year. smh, melo def fucked one of theese execs wives.
baghel i said the same thing😂😂😂
Love it when SAS says scrubs
Max: "Rewrite it"
Steven A. " I disagree with you". 😂😂😂
Melo would dominate the big 3
Josh Greene he better than big 3 he aint fall that low yet
So someone who just scored 20+ in a nba game would go to the big 3 btw how’s joe Johnson doing?
Cole Mason meaning if after his lil contract up and he still wanna play i wouldn’t mind seein melo in the big 3 no one said he isn’t good enough for the league
Josh Greene yea but its just disrespectful to him, thats like saying kobe would dominate that big 3 yes we kno this but its like naw he to good for that .... so is melo...
Denzel Mckenzie it would be a big ego hit for him for sure but honestly would rather see him play and dominate rather than be out the league completely... i feel the same for Jamal Crawford
All he saying is he still has a lot left and just wants to play basketball🤦🏽♂️they want him to fall smh
Facts
Agree
Mane this why i fw Stephen A💪🏾
theres 270 players in the NBA that know teamwork and appreciates team-mate's success!
i will never forget how angry he got when Jeremy Lin had his 'Linsanity' year.