On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo join Molly Qerim to talk at length about Draymond Green’s ejection against the Phoenix Suns.
0:00 Initial reactions
2:00 The floor is yours, Stephen A.
4:00 Draymond’s suspension timetable
6:30 JWill’s thoughts on Draymond being “entitled”
9:00 Thoughts on Steph Curry’s role
13:40 Remember the spat at the Garden?!
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39 Comments
How about this question? I repeat the question… why haven't the media questioned Curry isn't a problem with Curry.. it's a problem with the media. It's amazing how media will ignore media "garbage" hot takes and "garbage" praises or criticism amongst themselves. They getting a check regardless HENCE NO BIG DEAL FOR THEM 😆 🤣 😂
Draymond about to be scrubbing gum from under desks
Who’s this bootleg Skip?😂
Steph Don't want to Get Sucker Punched! Lol😅
Before Nurkic even touched him he started bouncing and winding up. He may not have intended on hitting him…in the face…but he intentionally threw that arm wildly
@ Stephen A, what do you mean you would never Dray a liar?!? He lied about what happened in this by saying it wasn't intentional. What video are you watching, he swung Nurkic!!!
You are coddling Dray!
Draymond you punched the man in the jaw
Ngl, Draymond tends to cheap shot a lot of foreign players.
Stephen A couldn’t help throw in the black man stuff. Just stop.
I think Draymond needs 20 games, minimum. If this happens again & it most likely will, Draymond has to go.
Dray Belongs In The Detroit Pistons Days..Back Then Slug Feast Were Allowed In Those Days..LOL
10 games mininum suspension.
It was a weak move… i think a tech woulda been enough tho… 2 shots and the ball. I dnt think he should be suspended tho. I get the league is family-friendly now but overreacting isn't necessary. Fine him and let him play.
Stephen A thinks everyone is watching him lol
Draymond is and always will be an “expensive backpack for #30”. Regardless of what he brings to the court as an “enforcer” and the grit along with playmaking, he’s at best the third best option (scoring wise) on another team. He ain’t no bus driver. And that’s the truth. Given his ego, I think that’s what makes it hard to accept. Then you add the teams struggles- it’s not surprising his spiraling out with his antics on the court. The guy is a walking technical foul waiting to happen. What’s worse is that nobody has checked him. Charles Barkley wouldn’t put up with that dude in his face at his prime. Neither would Rasheed or Big Ben and other players known for keeping it real.
People always say "hes so valuable to the team" How? The offense from Draymond is sporatic at best. His defense where? Steals? Blocks? No hes an irritant who had gone overboard when trying to irritate. Stop with the excuses for that grown man.
First Take didn't temper down the narrative with that graphic of Dray screaming!😆
Get the mouth breathing N word off the court permanently
if ja gets 25 games for doing something off court, draymond needs to get around 5 times his earlier punishment, 15-20 games and psych eval. if he cant change, just remove him.
Just watch Steph on Draymond's podcast and you see how little he holds him accountable for literally costing him championships.
This guy has mental issues 😂😂😂
I was saying we should’ve kept pool and let this old mf go
Mind you this is the same SAS that laughed off the fact that Draymond had Gobert in a chokehold
In my opinion Draymond should just leave basketball and go into boxing
NOW THIS IS A DEBATE. This is by far the best video I’ve ever seen from ESPN in years. Im only 20 but if they did this more often, regardless of their politics, I would 100% tune in more. There was no race baiting, no interruption, especially from molly, and it was a genuinely thoughtful conversation devoid of feelings. This is what a debate looks like without egos. Fantastic video.
Dray doesn't care about his team but his ego
GS gonna let him stay so he can surpass Rasheed ejections. GS want all of the records broken on their clock 😂. Everyone playing regular basketball and Green playing NBA Jam Live 😂😅
Green knows he is TRASH without Steph and klay
I am disgusted by draymond and also the takes of these guy's about leadership, lebron will trade any of his teammates for his satisfaction and team hopping for rings💩
Suspend him rest of season
3 million in fines is crazy
I sell calls with my arms 🤣🤣🤣
These young dudes talk spicy cuz they know the world will take their side when someone punches them in the face. Nurkic saying " i'm glad he didn't try to choke me" is the reason he got punched in the face.
“I believe in him character wise” -Stephen A. 10:16 SMH
The whole team scared of Draymond
Kick him out the league
Steph Curry is no leader.
No wonder why his wife acts the way she does.
Sorry if I missed this but what lapse of judgement did JWill have? @12:26
Dude plays like hes a drunk in a prison yard.