‘IT’S AN EMBARRASSMENT’ – Stephen A. BLAMES the players for the ASG format change | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Kendrick Perkins join Molly Qerim on First Take to react to result of the NBA All-Star Game format change.
0:00 All-Star Game recap
1:49 Reaction to Draymond Green’s comments
8:45 Players fault for format change
13:33 Stephen A.’s idea for ASG
15:15 LeBron’s late scratch
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48 Comments
Trash straight dam trash
LBJ say that get back on that trade allegedly
I don't even watch the nba anymore for a few years now it's pretty boring and i used to get excited for asg seeing all the stars on the same floor
The greatest player of any era always sets the precedent.
Lebron has a lot of fault in why players don't want to compete all-star weekend.
That's the example he set
i would just like to add(sorry) that i think this is why these old skool coaches are retiring and getting out like nick saban and here recently john cook(nebraska) cause they invest so much time then players just cut and leave plus getting paid and you tell me what 20 something needs to be paid six figures to play a sport. lebron doesn't care cause he's already made his money so it doesn't matter who thinks what. its a players league and the owner's need to take it back and fire adam silver and put a hard nose businessman as commissioner cause adam doesn't have a clue.players only understand one aspect and that's the almighty dollar so hit them where it hurts and if they don't want to play then consult with the g-league.
This is one of the rare times I 100% agree with Perk. He’s absolutely right…. They played harder this year and Draymond should have at least acknowledged that
Cancel whole ASG,Its not interesting.
They should do what baseball do whoever wins the Allstare game gets the home court
As punishment everyone responsible should watch first game of USA vs Canada NHL 4 Nations Allstar game. First 9 seconds 3 fights. Non stop hitting and action. Same rules and same time played.
They should have had a 1v1 tournament , give us the match ups we’ve always wanted , LeBron vs KD , Jokic vs AD etc winner gets crowned the king for the year
I didn’t even know the was ASG was happening
Nothing is going to fix the all star game simply because the players have no real incentive, an all star mvp or win don’t mean anything for their legacy.
They actually need to reduce the games in a season, too many games, so players are picking and choosing
East vs west WITH FINALS HOME COURT ON THE LINE
No the league is at fault. Stop putting the guys in your complaining about!!!
They should get rid of the 3 pointer. No matter where you shoot it's 2 points.
The funny thing is these guys think they are important
Basketball is about as popular as democratic politicians. A bunch of money grabbers who didn’t do anything to earn it.. golden age of basketball ended in 1998. If you like being lectured to by multi millionaires then basketball is right for you.
The media is going to talk us out of having an all star game period, just for views and clicks..The 24/7 sports and news channels really have dented our happiness..The all star game was fine for whatever it's worth, its an all star game it should just be cool…These players worth millions would u really want your getting hurt playing pickup game cmon…The media already talked us out of the pro bowl..Stop following the negative media ,they never have our best interest at heart
Thank you! Over paid buffoons. Need a dose of reality.
ASG still needs work, but Dreymond's take was weak tho. Now players don't have the chance to chase records? What does it mean to score 50+ when no one is actually defending you?
shame on nba for letting draymond on the mic. everything about him is trash. he never mentioned anything about the format being the players fault. he made it seem as if its the leagues fault
I hate Stephen A, but I agree. This nonsense picked up steam in the Lebron era. The ASG is an absolute joke now. I didn't even watch this year.
I think after LeBron retires, they'll still be using his image for clicks even if the topic doesn't include him 😂
The problem is that NBA players are getting paid way too high for little efforts.
Sux because you help make the game like that.
Power off soon as Kevin hart started screaming as usual
Love draymond…
Respect for the truth…
Can we go back to east vs west!
Why risk getting hurt playing in the ASG when it could cost your team a potential championship ring?
go back to East vs West with the team jerseys!
No mr smith it's the smartphone sports gambling apps that ruined this event and the NBA regular season making it unwatchable unless you have money riding on the games and players you placed bets on.
Since Perk didn't want to say why LeBron did it, I'll say it: LeBron wanted the spot for himself. He didn't want a replacement. He didn't want the next guy to have their shine. LeBron wanted his own shine, in the team photo in street clothes, with the rest of his buddies before retirement.
East vs West the Winner got home court advantage in finals
It's SPORTS Entertainment The NBA hasn't played Real Basketball in years !
Four nation tournament for all star weekend. U.S., 🇺🇸 France 🇫🇷, Canada 🇨🇦 and Serbia 🇷🇸 guaranteed they will try 😮
The 90s all star game was forever legendary the 2000's all game with kobe vs jordan last all star game so iconic and these other all star games after kobe passed nothing was the same the nba has gotten soft like butter 😂
The whole GOAT argument needs to be shut down at this point, once and for all. Aside from this All-Star weekend, the last few months alone should put it to rest.
squabble up
NBA needs to do away with the All Stars and replace it with the Rising stars. What makes sports entertaining is the competitiveness that is where the All stars lost it they go to the all star break literally to entertain i.e with the dunks,50 3s and no defence forgetting competition is the entertainment. The moment you step on the court you compete(entertain) it doesn't matter the occasion. Competition = entertainment.
stephen a is the embarassement first and foremost.
They still lying smmfh…just lies on top of lies. Perk sold his soul long ago, and continues to.
Competing is what makes competitive sports entertaining.What a surprise
Give it 5 years to become competitive again we have to wait till LeBrons chosen one all eyes on me era is over. Victor Wembanyama is so special however, it might take only 2.
Ban three-pointers til the last 3 minutes of each half. Then they’ll have to play inside. This game is absolutely crap! Players paid way too much money and LeBron is a chump
Have to agree with SA, Kids(NBA All Stars) these days are so boring, Adam Silver had to take Fan ideas and put G-League randos in the Dunk Contest.
Back then when the skill challenge was introduces it was a sign already, competitiveness died with the Kobe Era. Where is 1on1 Challenge? Players in todays era are little chicken, scared of any mistakes on the biggest floor, 2 scared to lose. Lebron could have been 20 times 1on1 All star champ. Sad thing in todays generation is, even if there was a 1on1 challenge at the all star game, we would witness luke kornet vs Mrbeast. Its a betrayal on Fans and their life experience with the evolution of BBall. We should see Giannis vs Lebron,Jokic vs Lebron 1on1, Ja, Zion, Edwards in the Dunk Contest.
The only authentic Event is the 3pt Challenge.
NBA been on a decline
The NBA is done! 👎🏿
Give him a break he is a good ambassador to this sport for a long time… mean LeBron !!!
With $75b for the media package signed, the NBA can now afford fork out a $100m for a winner-take-all All Star game to make it a real fight. It's all about money anyway so do the same for the Slam Dunk and 3Pt contest($5m each).