Stephen A. says Lakers can be PROBLEMATIC in the West 👀 + Cavs sleeper team for Finals? | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe & Tim Legler join Molly Qerim on First Take to debate if the West is wide open after the Lakers’ recent play and if the Celtics are the favorites to win the NBA Finals.
0:00 Is the West wide open?
3:52 Do the Lakers have a chance?
5:55 Is OKC the team to beat?
8:39 Celtics or the field to win title?
10:55 Stephen A. believes Cavs can win the Finals
12:58 Boston’s path to the title
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It's funny how last season the narrative with Luka and Kyrie was supposedly that Luka had to stop playing "Luka-ball", but then when he gets to LA, everyone is saying they have to hurry up and basically start playing "Luka-ball". 😂 I agree with the latter, give the ball to Luka and let him cook!
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Whenever Shannon does that lean back & rich man laugh I be dying 😂
It's just a freaking 1 game against the Nuggets and everyone acting like they won a title. LMAO
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Ok ufc kfc lakers in 5
Molly silence is beautiful, she complements the show very well when she doesn't interrupt
LAKERS ARE VERY SCARY 💜💛🤞🏾
lakers not even better than the clippers
Lakers are gonna get swept 😂
Lakers in 5😂😂😂😂😂😂
🗣️Okc, kfc, UFC … lakers In ✋🏾
The classic Lakers in 5 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bruh. OKC KFC UFC…. 😂😂😂. LAKERS IN 5
"Cavs" and "Sleeper team" in the same sentence 💔
I’m loving the Celtics disrespect AGAIN 😭😭😭
Lol
Not eliminate Molly they finally beat the Denver. It's a regular season game.
Lakers finna make some noise this spring 💪🏽
Blaming Sam Presti is insane. All the dude can do is bring the talent in, and he did that. Beyond that its up to the players and the coaches
Shannon is a typical Brontard like Nick wright.
Luka will run into LU DORT & get shutdown again
No disrespect for shai but this man is forty doing this he should get that and break another record be the oldest player to be mvp or ar least a candidate
Lakers 🔥🔥🔥
1 2 3 Cancun in 5 😂
Hold up i just thought of something if kyrie and luka can make it to the finals what do u think luka and lebron and the players we got thats ship beeeee serious
Okc gonna get swept 😂
GSW WILL WIN THE CHAMP
☝🤓💛💜
Lakers in 5
DUBS IN 4
SHANNONNNNNN! OKC, KFC, UFC….. LAKERS IN 5! BOOK IT!!!!
Smh they just talked about this same topic not even a day ago
OKC KFC UFC……..Lakers in 5 lol
Are the Lakers actually a threat in the West, or was this just a fluke game against Denver? 🤔 Can they really take down OKC, Denver, or even Dallas in a seven-game series?
He said it’s unlocked 😂
I need it like this Shannon. OKC KFC UFC You can’t see, I can see Lakers in 5
IDK and IDC WHAT YOU LAKER FANS ARE SMOKIN, BUT YOU ARE NOT BEATING THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER!!!!!!!!!
If Lakers beat OKC in the playoffs this clip will last forever
One minute he’s talking bad about the Lakers and the next minute they can come out of the west. Make up your mind!!!!!!!!
Key thing they need to do to lock in.
Hold a meeting and have JJ, Luka, and Lebron sit and talk to each player 1 by 1 as a 3 person Leadership team.
1. Ask each player where they see themselves having the most impact in supporting a championship run?
2. Ask each player what they need to work on individually over the next 20 games to prepare for a 20 Playoffs win to get a championship?
3. Ask them what they need from the coaching staff and the 2 stars to support them in being successful?
4. Ensure they walk away knowing what the coach needs from them and how Luka and Lebron plan to use them in game.
5. Ensure that the entire team and staff understand the conditioning needed to make a deep playoff run.
Lastly
Lebron Luka and Reaves MUST UNDERSTAND that the turnovers have to be cut in half within the next 5 games and stay there.
They average over 10-12 turnovers with just those 3 players. That will get you a loss in many playoff games.
In addition they need to shoot close to 85% from the FT.
Luka, Lebron, and Reaves should average almost 15-20 FT a game. That's 12 to 18 PPG if they shoot over 85%.
Cut turnovers in half and hit FT at 85% as a team and They have a championship team.
Bro Sam Presti put the talent there time and time again it’s on the players to win it…. How is he to blame lol
shannon sharpe reminds me of Tigger everytime he laughs haha
Sam presti is suppose to acquire talent. He’s done that at an elite level
Been waiting years for Shannon lakers in 5 to come back
Whipped cream ,Krispy Cream, ice cream…..LAKERS IN 5
This is amazing win in Denver nuggets Luka 77 magic LBJ23 AR15 u can beat the dallas mavs nxt game lets go Lakers let's go!!
I was super skeptical of JJ being our HC. I never have an issue being wrong. JJ is doing great. Luka Magic looks great. Bron is Bron, and we need a statue of Rob.
OKC's weakness is litterally their size. They still can't beat big teams. The Lakers are playing small ball but they are a big small ball team. And Dort is the only real stopper on the team. He's only one person. He can't stop Luka or Lebron. Let alone be in two places to defend them both.
Lukas first bucket in LA was at kfc 😂