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  • Stephen A. Smith & Shannon Sharpe go at each other's throats during LeBron James vs Michael Jordan GOAT debate. Whose side are you on?
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  • @Dub257
    @Dub257 2 years ago +9139

    The biggest LeBron and Jordan supporters going at it 😂

    • @georgetyler6823
      @georgetyler6823 2 years ago +656

      Have you heard of skip bayless???

    • @Dub257
      @Dub257 2 years ago +381

      @georgetyler6823 We don’t say skip name 😂

    • @RJ-cv2uw
      @RJ-cv2uw 2 years ago +323

      Skip is Jordan's biggest supporter

    • @McFrappin
      @McFrappin 2 years ago +54

      ​@Dub257 Yes we do.

    • @safeman5383
      @safeman5383 2 years ago +58

      No lol the biggest lebron hater vs biggest lebron supporter

  • @samgoodythe1165
    @samgoodythe1165 2 years ago +3999

    I love this. It’s like listening to your uncle’s argue in the living room on thanksgiving 😂.

    • @Roughcc
      @Roughcc 2 years ago +70

      Every year 😂😂

    • @michelestoichkov4512
      @michelestoichkov4512 2 years ago +53

      difference is my jacked uncle at one moment says i will slap you for talking shi7 :D

    • @landoncrouch4853
      @landoncrouch4853 2 years ago +8

      ​@michelestoichkov4512🤣

    • @dearrellhiggins9724
      @dearrellhiggins9724 2 years ago +12

      😂😂😂😂, this my daddy and brother

    • @spacemustangs4life
      @spacemustangs4life 2 years ago +10

      ​@michelestoichkov4512stg its always the gym rats in the family that always first to escalate any argument to "well lets just box"

  • @thafuture1050
    @thafuture1050 2 years ago +2863

    the fact they're letting each other speak is amazing.. great debate fellas 👏🏾

  • @azwan4710
    @azwan4710 Year ago +71

    This almost became James Bond vs John Wick

    • @ReyRaeRay.
      @ReyRaeRay. 2 months ago

      James Bond wins aka Mikey Mike Jordy lmao

  • @BasicBodThor
    @BasicBodThor 2 years ago +9151

    To be honest, SAS having LeBron #2 and debating Shannon on why he's not #1 makes sense, vs Shannon debating Skip who thinks LeBron is barely in the top 10 all time

    • @ClutchGene
      @ClutchGene 2 years ago +624

      Bron isn’t even 2

    • @konnorpalmer8676
      @konnorpalmer8676 2 years ago +801

      @ClutchGeneyour bugging

    • @jaylenpouncy1920
      @jaylenpouncy1920 2 years ago +457

      jmoney6043but its not a lie lebron is goat go cry about it

    • @j0eyhz620
      @j0eyhz620 2 years ago +358

      Kareem better, magic better, Kobe better

    • @tuckfrump9173
      @tuckfrump9173 2 years ago +185

      Bro isn't even in the top 5. I'll give him 7 overall..

  • @parasocialJ
    @parasocialJ 2 years ago +859

    I love this. No bad blood, just a debate between two passionate supporters.

    • @pfunk1992
      @pfunk1992 2 years ago +3

    • @FreedomFighter2112
      @FreedomFighter2112 2 years ago +6

      In the last 50 years, Career Résumé - Total Achievements: (Titles / MVPs / Finals MVPs / 1st All-NBA / 1st All-DEF / Scoring Titles/ All-Star MVPs)
      1st: Jordan = 49
      2nd: Kobe = 34
      2nd: LeBron = 34
      4th: Kareem = 31
      5th: Duncan = 29

      You can debate 2nd-5th place but Jordan is so far ahead of everyone else…it’s not even close. Also the most amazing thing is that Jordan accomplished all this while playing in at least 5 years less than the other players

      By the way, Curry has 13 Total Achievements in his career and Jokic has 7. That’s just to put things into perspective in the overall picture

    • @Mt554.
      @Mt554. 2 years ago

      ​@FreedomFighter2112 your forgot stats, statwise lebron far ahead of kobe

    • @Mt554.
      @Mt554. 2 years ago

      ​​​@FreedomFighter2112 and jordan accomplished this in far less time, cuz in terms of competitions, of this group, he by far had the weakest

    • @pirota819
      @pirota819 2 years ago +2

      ​@marktaylor554 You must be a clown. You claim that Jordan's competition was weak but in the same sentence you argue that LeBron's stat was far better than Kobe when Kobe clearly faced tougher complication in the West than LeBron. Kobe also beat more teams above 500 than any other player in the game.

  • @Tj123realskrrnation
    @Tj123realskrrnation 2 years ago +604

    The chemistry between these two is instantly great no surprises there

  • @anthonywatkins5165
    @anthonywatkins5165 Year ago +32

    6:46 “True you will.” 😂😂💀

  • @WatashiWaWado
    @WatashiWaWado 2 years ago +1912

    Stephen A- “He beat Magic”
    Shay- “HE WAS 73!”
    That killed me honestly 😂

    • @YeAreGods13
      @YeAreGods13 2 years ago +102

      Let's get the facts straight. Yeah The Bulls were a beast of a team but that was a Lakers team that was injured. Kareem was out he might've been retired at that point, no James Worthy. Now if the Bulls played against a healthy Lakers team with an active Kareem at 38 years old we might to singing a different tune but it is what it is.

    • @montebeene9142
      @montebeene9142 2 years ago +6

      😂😂😂

    • @ApasTalaz
      @ApasTalaz 2 years ago +23

      ​@YeAreGods13 if when but who where, we can do this all night long. If Arvydas Sabonis came to the league in 1985 as he was drafted we would've seen Clyde Drexler and prime Sabonis in 1990s final vs the Bulls and they might've killed Michael.

    • @aking2330
      @aking2330 2 years ago +47

      ​@YeAreGods13injuries happen almost every finals. That's not a excuse

    • @Bike_Pslams
      @Bike_Pslams 2 years ago +42

      Smith rebutted nice though, “you didn’t say that when he was here though.”

  • @RecapRico
    @RecapRico 2 years ago +1608

    “I didn’t hear you say that when Magic was here”😂😂😂😂 Stephen A really showing that there’s levels to trolling

  • @wrd2matimbs646
    @wrd2matimbs646 2 years ago +1495

    One of the healthiest and most respectful sports debates I’ve ever seen. They let each other talk, they agreed on certain points, and they let each other express their disagreements, with mild to almost no interruption. I’m glad Uncle Sharpe is able to bring out out this side of SAS.

    • @DavidMedinaKOF
      @DavidMedinaKOF 2 years ago +29

      Thanks to steph A smith cause the other guy was screaming and interrupting all the time

    • @jessehaskins7849
      @jessehaskins7849 Year ago +4

      Also entertaining af

    • @rogerc23
      @rogerc23 Year ago +5

      @DavidMedinaKOF nah he was just having fun. But it did make me think I’d seriously not want to be in a room with Shannon if he was really angry. It would be terrifying.

    • @kebabdevil6611
      @kebabdevil6611 Year ago

      Sarcasm at its finest 🤌

    • @AndrewHarrisMan
      @AndrewHarrisMan Year ago

      2 clowns in their finest form. Stupid.

  • @dawerd6164
    @dawerd6164 Year ago +5

    glazing debate

  • @javongogh4457
    @javongogh4457 2 years ago +342

    You can tell how much they RESPECT each other. This will be lightning for ESPN

    • @jamesnelson5618
      @jamesnelson5618 2 years ago

      You mean Lighting Rod each Other With they're Takes.

    • @TapsieTechKid
      @TapsieTechKid 2 years ago +4

      Yeah and they're both brothers from similar backgrounds. Skip had the white savior complex in him and always made it personal when he doesn't have facts. Now he's scrambling for talent on his debate show lol not the same. I don't care how he staks it Rachel was good in ESPN and that's it the rest its just work to get paid

    • @Black____
      @Black____ 2 years ago +1

      For now...
      Just give it time...

    • @bigsleepy9889
      @bigsleepy9889 Year ago

      It’s meh.

    • @SO-5679
      @SO-5679 Year ago

      Lol ESPN? This is Club Shay Shay, Shannon is making millions with it... I'm takin innnsane money

  • @Wizzlejames875
    @Wizzlejames875 2 years ago +727

    Who else is excited for Monday morning first take??

  • @PadrinoGambino
    @PadrinoGambino 2 years ago +384

    “Most of us sane individuals know better”

    • @SO-5679
      @SO-5679 Year ago +7

      I agree bro... Lebron is definitely the GOAT. Nobody has seen a player like him...

    • @Naxx1987
      @Naxx1987 Year ago +47

      ​@SO-5679hopefully you have already your next appointment for brain scan😂

    • @RageBated
      @RageBated Year ago

      Jorfraud wouldn’t even sit on the bench in todays league

    • @4gxryhcstjiijv
      @4gxryhcstjiijv Year ago +17

      @RageBatedhow old r u

    • @willjimenez9013
      @willjimenez9013 Year ago +1

      Lebron 4 on the list

  • @WhateverWhoCares963

    Barbershop Energy
    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @marks1049
    @marks1049 2 years ago +582

    Can't wait for this debate on First Take!

    • @The_0G_Chad
      @The_0G_Chad 2 years ago +11

      We have seen this debate 10 billion times… you just saw the debate now. If people actually want to see this debate I question their sanity.

    • @inphumusfraust995
      @inphumusfraust995 2 years ago +2

      I've been waiting all of LeBron's career for this debate...

    • @norvinzor
      @norvinzor 2 years ago

      Shannon is going against a Beast for this one! props to shannon taking the huge challenge

    • @Ltran14
      @Ltran14 2 years ago +1

      If jordan could adapt today game why they say be saying lebron couldn't handle in jordan Era 😂 so lebron wouldn't adapt

    • @justinarnwine2965
      @justinarnwine2965 2 years ago

      Bruhh you and me both this is what we all been waiting for lol

  • @arbeanbean
    @arbeanbean 2 years ago +162

    Greatest warm up of all time! 😂😂😂

  • @David-Capella
    @David-Capella 2 years ago +511

    Shannon with "Magic was 73!!" With the eyes big took me out!! 😂😂😂😂

    • @gaylorpetro1964
      @gaylorpetro1964 2 years ago +6

      took me out as well 😂

    • @MrSantee2000
      @MrSantee2000 2 years ago +18

      But in all reality he was only 32 lol

    • @TheBrotherKen
      @TheBrotherKen 2 years ago +24

      Magic was the MVP of the league in 1990. 🤣

    • @Swat_282
      @Swat_282 2 years ago +9

      Someone was in the background laughing hard😂😂😂

    • @M8bulls9
      @M8bulls9 2 years ago

      only 32? LMAO most of players at this times was to old what you mean@MrSantee2000

  • @LilReezyIAm
    @LilReezyIAm Year ago +1

    "MAGIC WAS 73"😂😂😂😂

  • @GoTazR
    @GoTazR 2 years ago +213

    This show bout to be the definition of “just because you’re louder doesn’t mean you’re right”.

    • @nitamitch5592
      @nitamitch5592 2 years ago +6

      😂😂😂FACTS!

    • @erichemsley8706
      @erichemsley8706 2 years ago +9

      Yes, I really don't want to see Shannon on First Take. I'm tired of the yelling as it is

    • @pokiis3of10
      @pokiis3of10 2 years ago

      @erichemsley8706bro the other niqqa known for his yelling

  • @cmoneytheman
    @cmoneytheman 2 years ago +227

    A dream debate we always wanted from these 2

    • @Sirian_starseed88
      @Sirian_starseed88 2 years ago +1

      Amen!!!!!!!

    • @actualcollegegrad
      @actualcollegegrad 2 years ago +10

      And there weren't any cheap shots. Just good debate.

    • @504Trey
      @504Trey 2 years ago +2

      Skip is wayyy better

    • @johnhancock1362
      @johnhancock1362 2 years ago +3

      @actualcollegegradStephen a smith was smooth with the compliment to Unc about being one of the goats.. meanwhile, skip went out of his way to disrespect Shae in favor of getting on his knees for Brady. I’m glad Shae is doing his own thing.

    • @TheDESTROYRR95
      @TheDESTROYRR95 2 years ago +1

      @johnhancock1362 skip takes things personal and talks through his emotions. SAS doesn’t do that. thats why SAS has no problem agreeing with UNC and pay homage to the legendary player he is sitting across from.

  • @marcusstanley96
    @marcusstanley96 Year ago +325

    Shannon knew his argument died when the All-Star game got brought up lol

    • @yrnsquad1172
      @yrnsquad1172 Year ago

      @israeljudite8434do your research

    • @will_c333
      @will_c333 Year ago +12

      @israeljudite8434 lebron didn't even have confidence in himself to take a meaningless game winner that's not a goat

    • @spursnation4737
      @spursnation4737 Year ago +7

      @will_c3338 game winners in his career 2nd of all time. STFU 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @wingchun1719
      @wingchun1719 11 months ago +6

      @spursnation4737take a ticket to butthurt central 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @pyro2404
      @pyro2404 9 months ago

      ​@spursnation4737bro is 1 and 29 in last 5 second game winning or tying shots since joining lakers in 2018. Calm yourself.

  • @kreezysnappin
    @kreezysnappin 2 months ago +1

    “MAGIC WAS 73!!!”🤣🤣🤣

  • @SemajRaff
    @SemajRaff 2 years ago +703

    This is a great debate because they were able to acknowledge each others points that went against their own.

    • @jonathanfrancis7608
      @jonathanfrancis7608 2 years ago +28

      Stephen a will always hold 2011 against lebron,but will never mention that bron was the most insanely scrutinized athlete on the planet at the time and that's been the case throughout his career. He joined a new team where d wade was the star and it took him a year and a bad series to adapt, that's about it. He made 8 finals in the following 9 years and wins with 3 different teams! Stop the agenda and speak the facts ffs

    • @fledgendbeats4581
      @fledgendbeats4581 2 years ago +26

      @jonathanfrancis7608 Jordan had a whole book written about how shifty he was to people.....definitely the most scrutinized athlete of his time.....for every point a LeBron fan makes there's facts to smack it down..

    • @jonathanfrancis7608
      @jonathanfrancis7608 2 years ago +13

      Jordan couldn't even get past the first round in his early years and that was before the nba expanded and was basically an all American league. Conveniently leaving out Jordan's failures and highlighting Brons bad moments is a silly way to go about it.

    • @KSB43_17
      @KSB43_17 2 years ago +3

      @jonathanfrancis7608on the contrary, Stephen A defends lebron more than most, people just think hes a lebron hater because when he does go against lebron people make a big deal about it

    • @504Trey
      @504Trey 2 years ago +1

      Skio is wayyy better

  • @JeromeyRome90
    @JeromeyRome90 2 years ago +467

    Dominant victory by Stephen A 😂

    • @raymundturner1990
      @raymundturner1990 2 years ago +7

      Shannon did good debating Stephen A

    • @koasizmworld1927
      @koasizmworld1927 2 years ago +37

      SAS handled Shay big time, that was embarrassing for Shay

    • @mattg6390
      @mattg6390 2 years ago +42

      To be fair, Shay never really had a chance. He’s obviously on the wrong side of this debate. Outside of longevity, everything is in MJ’s favor

    • @PgLangGang
      @PgLangGang 2 years ago

      ​@mattg6390Facts

    • @rashad500
      @rashad500 2 years ago +2

      easily

  • @twilliams7709
    @twilliams7709 2 years ago +869

    This was one of the most enjoyable Jordan Lebron debates ever, super enjoyed this for sure.

  • @CaptainTreyTSU
    @CaptainTreyTSU Month ago +1

    We need more debates

  • @muntasircooper2782
    @muntasircooper2782 2 years ago +69

    The fact that Shannon makes Stephen A. look like the calm one is crazy lol

  • @bethsebian9324
    @bethsebian9324 2 years ago +626

    I could watch this ALL DAY😂
    I wish they could be at my thanksgiving table

  • @stephencronin304
    @stephencronin304 2 years ago +177

    This is gold. These two are peerless, love this conversation.

  • @MuhibAli110
    @MuhibAli110 11 months ago +40

    10:38 "They accused Noah of drunkenness but God still gave the ark" The best thing he has ever said and the people laughing in the background 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @user-xb4fm5rx8h
      @user-xb4fm5rx8h 9 months ago +2

      He said that as soon as I read this comment 😭😭😭

    • @HemTehuti
      @HemTehuti 5 months ago

      And they way he yelled no. Hilarious 😂

  • @MRWebb1991
    @MRWebb1991 2 years ago +63

    I can already see the greatness of these two

  • @johndarius18
    @johndarius18 2 years ago +182

    Shannon is in over his head with the Goat debate 😂

    • @correctcutz
      @correctcutz 2 years ago +13

      No he ain't 😂

    • @nwilliams6768
      @nwilliams6768 2 years ago +4

      You just gotta listen to Shannon when he talks

    • @mduzzzy4275
      @mduzzzy4275 2 years ago +11

      Shannon Sharpe always has tp talk over people when he's having this debate, he's definitely in over his head 😂

    • @JoeBangaz215
      @JoeBangaz215 2 years ago

      Naw just wait until he get on first take Stephen A don’t get what he just did

    • @SS-lz6cb
      @SS-lz6cb 2 years ago +6

      Exactly. Unc be out of bounds on many things.
      Talking about Noah being drunk and still getting the ark.
      Bruh, he had the ark year(s) BEFORE that, and was literally roofied… he did not choose to be drunk 🤦‍♂️
      Facts n sequence Unc.
      They give anyone these days a mic

  • @wil1018
    @wil1018 2 years ago +625

    An educated, informed, respectful debate about the GOATS. I feel fortunate to have seen both careers. Gonna start watching First Take again.

    • @Feodaddy
      @Feodaddy 2 years ago +5

      So who is your goat 🐐 of the two

    • @NetRubies
      @NetRubies 2 years ago +21

      Shannon sounds like a LeShill again with these bogus arguments.
      1) Jordan did run into Warriors 17/18 equivalents MANY TIMES. In 86 and 87 he ran into Celtics that had 4 starters in HOF. Then next 4 years he ran into Pistons that constantly had 3 HOFers in Thomas, Dumars and Rodman. That's 6 straight years Jordan ran into superb teams in playoffs. Only help Jordan had was Pippen and sometimes nothing.
      2) You cannot say Jordan faced an old Magic Johnson in 91 finals and then give Lebron a pass in 2011, 2013 and 2014. What's the age of Norwitzki, Duncan and Ginobili during those finals? That's a shill argument. Jordan at least won in 91. Lebron OTOH nearly went 0-3 during those 3 finals if not for Ray Allen saving his legacy. Lebron's 2014 loss to ol' Duncan was so bad he set NBA final record on losing margin per game.
      The only all star teammate Jordan ever had was Pippen, and that's nuf for Jordan to win 6 rings in 2 three-peats manner. Lebron OTOH needed 5 all stars in Irvine, Love, Bosh, DWade and Brow to only produce 4. Lebron needed more help and yet produced less rings than Jordan. He clearly is not as good. In fact, why do we even rank Lebron at #2? Kareem, Magic, Kobe and Duncan all won more. Lebron is not even top 5.

    • @B1Kobe0824
      @B1Kobe0824 2 years ago +17

      Only that Lebron is no G.O.A.T. Great player yes but G.O.A.T......No!

    • @lolipopi503
      @lolipopi503 2 years ago +2

      ​​@B1Kobe0824yea, lebron cant even win defensive accolades with scoring titles in the single season..

    • @PKyOc
      @PKyOc 2 years ago

      Why i like club shay shay. You get lengthy debates or conversations. To time limited on First Take for this.

  • @terrencekendall1210
    @terrencekendall1210 10 months ago

    This the 1 i waited for

  • @qmann1548
    @qmann1548 2 years ago +224

    Stephen A is a master at making you agree even when you disagree “You would know this better than me” 😂😂😂

    • @Bobaluga9
      @Bobaluga9 2 years ago +28

      Feeding into Shannon's ego works everytime 😅😅😅

    • @AllthingsElite
      @AllthingsElite 2 years ago +10

      Nope you just speaking factz on this one

  • @greenmountavenue4122
    @greenmountavenue4122 2 years ago +230

    It's like watching my favorite uncle on my father's side debating my favorite uncle on my mother's side, classic.

    • @canditonoseastravieso
      @canditonoseastravieso 2 years ago +5

      Best comment for sure!!

    • @Black____
      @Black____ 2 years ago +6

      Y'all really need father's in y'all lives.

    • @KenSherman
      @KenSherman Year ago +1

      So who's your all-time favorite uncle? Is that even up for debate? 🤣

  • @Mewfew22
    @Mewfew22 2 years ago +592

    Everything Stephen A said is eye opening he definitely won this debate

  • @Anonymityfan
    @Anonymityfan Year ago +1

    'I thought it was a drive by' 😂

  • @dr.grinchh
    @dr.grinchh 2 years ago +331

    Shannon Is The Debate Partner SAS Always Wanted 😂😂

    • @jonthomson9262
      @jonthomson9262 2 years ago +29

      Shannon lost this 1.

    • @dr.grinchh
      @dr.grinchh 2 years ago +33

      @jonthomson9262 He’ll Lose Many More 😂

    • @nicholascole2613
      @nicholascole2613 2 years ago +9

      ​@jonthomson9262 The fact they met in the middle more than they butt heads. You're missing the point by not acknowledging that..

    • @jonthomson9262
      @jonthomson9262 2 years ago +9

      @nicholascole2613 I repeat, Shannon and LeBron held that L. Jordan simply has a clearly better case than LeBron. It's not even that close. Lol 😂

    • @jonthomson9262
      @jonthomson9262 2 years ago +4

      @dr.grinchh lol 😂.......I give LeBron fans L's ALL the time.......they just keep losing. But some of them are getting more and more desperate/creative in their arguments. The creativity is mildly impressive, but when you have a very strong case,creativity is not needed. I dispose of them too. Lol 😂 😂 😂 😂

  • @mikeskrew3968
    @mikeskrew3968 2 years ago +1061

    Saying Jordan didn't play anybody is disrespectful to the top 75 players that he beat to win those championships.

    • @Daddy_Savage23
      @Daddy_Savage23 2 years ago +67

      Which one he beat in the NBA FINALS not the era

    • @Ace-vf2uf
      @Ace-vf2uf 2 years ago +7

      Exactly

    • @mattsell2361
      @mattsell2361 2 years ago +138

      So which one is as good as the spurs dynasty or the warriors dynasty? That’s no one

    • @patcisz3474
      @patcisz3474 2 years ago +188

      ​@mattsell2361Jordan was the dynasty. Lebron never was

    • @mattsell2361
      @mattsell2361 2 years ago +84

      @patcisz3474 tell me was the Chicago bulls a stacked team with a lot of good players or did Jordan carry the team to a championship every year

  • @3coursethoughts448
    @3coursethoughts448 2 years ago +168

    This is the crossover we always needed. Thanks Skip 🙏

  • @frankieb-ku3hq
    @frankieb-ku3hq Year ago +2

    that little noise shae makes at 0:37 got me 🤣🤣

  • @arthursalma
    @arthursalma 2 years ago +62

    "MAGIC WAS 73" I fell off my chair lmao🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @DHILLA-yz4rx
    @DHILLA-yz4rx 2 years ago +430

    I am 27 years old. This debate has been going on since I was about 12. Let that sink in.

    • @brandonhagin
      @brandonhagin 2 years ago +111

      Yeah when we was 12 it was kobe vs LeBron we all knew Jordan was the goat.

    • @kashteller7466
      @kashteller7466 2 years ago +41

      @brandonhagin Facts 😂

    • @Godaerentalos
      @Godaerentalos 2 years ago +26

      The conversation really amped up after 2016. That’s when Bron and Jordan stans became insufferable and as a by product, NBA discourse as a whole suffered tremendously.

    • @sirhoopalot1125
      @sirhoopalot1125 2 years ago +24

      @brandonhaginthe fact Lebron never met Kobe in the Finals says everything

    • @mikemurray8562
      @mikemurray8562 2 years ago +37

      Kobe was better then lebron from 2004-2011

  • @KenSherman
    @KenSherman Year ago +70

    SAS speaking about a tsunami then starts the debate while Shannon wipes his forehead in preparation was epic. 🤣

  • @godfreysefako1609

    This is the best Uncles debate you ever heard 🤣🤣🤣

  • @ifanhung2546
    @ifanhung2546 2 years ago +30

    "Didn't hear you say that when Magic was here" had me rolling🤣

  • @bh055
    @bh055 2 years ago +605

    "Right now you get called for passing gas" 😂😂

    • @justingriego6986
      @justingriego6986 Year ago +6

      Go watch Jordan’s playoff games and tell me the refs don’t call the exact same calls they call today.

    • @KL-xe5ec
      @KL-xe5ec Year ago +1

      ​@justingriego6986 exactly they changed the rules to get the pistons out and its been the same ever since 😂😂😂

    • @beanz4rmbankhead6
      @beanz4rmbankhead6 Year ago

      He never told a lie 😅

    • @st0832
      @st0832 Year ago

      @KL-xe5ec they needed to get the pistons out of their physical defense, they would literally abuse and injure players physically on purpose, which was going way too far in their era and in today’s era which is why so many people hated them

    • @CommandoSolo1
      @CommandoSolo1 Year ago +2

      That fkng gold!

  • @jeffreypridemore100
    @jeffreypridemore100 2 years ago +263

    Shannon coming to ESPN has been a blessing to my television. These two already have a ton of chemistry, and the bromance is pretty wholesome

  • @3Central-2
    @3Central-2 Year ago

    “Say it with me” 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @thomaspremeparsons9390
    @thomaspremeparsons9390 2 years ago +796

    I’m a LeBron fan, but I can’t lie, Steven A. won that argument. 🤦🏾‍♂️😔

    • @BrothersVengeance
      @BrothersVengeance 2 years ago +68

      No he didn't. Stephen A is just a much better talker and journalist. That's it!!

    • @breal6592
      @breal6592 2 years ago +70

      No he didn’t 😂 all he said was 6-0…. And that’s a team accomplishment

    • @SouthJerzVillains
      @SouthJerzVillains 2 years ago +179

      @breal6592more finals mvps more mvps more scoring titles more dpoys more 1st team all defense none of those are team accomplishments tho lmao

    • @hex3639
      @hex3639 2 years ago +83

      My question is why do people talk about 6-0 but never mention how many times he didn't even make it to the finals mfs avoid it like the plague.

    • @jackjax7921
      @jackjax7921 2 years ago +8

      @SouthJerzVillains On a weak era.

  • @matthewwazbinski1489
    @matthewwazbinski1489 2 years ago +423

    I love how Stephen right off the bat RESPECTS Shannons time as a player. He knows that was a tough part with skip, so he wants to prove he’s different

    • @lite-g4w
      @lite-g4w 2 years ago +5

      Lol he just said what skip said indirectly. Ever since the kwame incident sas has changed his tactics.

    • @rexfeliciano
      @rexfeliciano 2 years ago +14

      I don’t like skip but skip has always called sharp “the hall of famer “…

    • @kingdomdreams4
      @kingdomdreams4 2 years ago +8

      Notice how Stephen was able to calm Shannon down a little with his reverse psychology by calling out how dramatic he is about the topic, knowing that would simmer him down so they could have a logical level headed discussion even tho Shannon will never be 100% logical on this topic bc he is too emotional over Lebron

  • @Theturthwill
    @Theturthwill 2 years ago +218

    “ I have LeBron as a second best player and people think that’s disrespectful “ Shannon “it is” 😂💀

    • @ARmirzaful
      @ARmirzaful 2 years ago +10

      Lol, but Magic and Kobe in their primes, they would give Lebron a solid battle. I don't know if they would win but I know Kobe would kill Lebron in crunch time defensively. It's tough for Lebron one on one in crunch time.

    • @zene8001
      @zene8001 2 years ago +1

      @ARmirzafulwe’ll that’s why it’s a team game we not taking one on one if that’s the case I’m taking Shaq over anyone

    • @ChillyBraden
      @ChillyBraden 2 years ago +1

      Since when did that EXACT quote happen? 😒

    • @misganwchekole2160
      @misganwchekole2160 Year ago

      ​@zene8001Shaq over Kareem Abdul jabar Hakeem and Wilt? Seriously?

    • @DanteBeChillen
      @DanteBeChillen Year ago +1

      The entire argument is flawed because if its not “disrespectful” being number #2 he should be fine with jordan there.

  • @imagine1st381
    @imagine1st381 Year ago +1

    "right now you get called for passin gas" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @KingLeo7
    @KingLeo7 2 years ago +25

    The best first take preview I've ever seen 😂😂😂

  • @derrickirie2011
    @derrickirie2011 2 years ago +60

    Shannon loosing this argument by many miles 😂😂😂😂

  • @tonioc7480
    @tonioc7480 2 years ago +42

    “You should’ve hung up on him” made my night 😂😂

  • @daffabdoul9049
    @daffabdoul9049 Year ago

    “The “ T.h .e😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @barryle8413
    @barryle8413 2 years ago +17

    It’s like watching two uncles after thanksgiving dinner 😂

  • @mrreddington777
    @mrreddington777 2 years ago +56

    What I love is that they can debate and not make it personal

  • @stevetrevino5346
    @stevetrevino5346 2 years ago +43

    Emotions vs Facts .
    Truth.
    Love it !!!

  • @ryananderson209
    @ryananderson209 Year ago +2

    He said you could get caught for passing gas 🤣🤣🤣

  • @LeetraviusMcKay-q6m
    @LeetraviusMcKay-q6m 2 years ago +35

    “I didn’t hear you say that when Magic was here” 😂😂😂

  • @Salomão1997
    @Salomão1997 2 years ago +71

    One of greatest moments of RUclips!😂😂

  • @EndEverAfter
    @EndEverAfter 2 years ago +264

    Getting a little taste of what’s to come on First Take! Let’s go! 🔥

    • @wesswood1
      @wesswood1 2 years ago +3

      Facts

    • @BrianScottDigital
      @BrianScottDigital 2 years ago +5

      Magic scored 19 points against Jordan in the 91 Finals on 4-5 shooting most of his points came from the free throw line…Jordan had 36

    • @92kris
      @92kris 2 years ago

      💯💯

    • @fadya.3660
      @fadya.3660 2 years ago

      @BrianScottDigitalwho are you even replying too lmao this comment is about first take

  • @C2H9J90
    @C2H9J90 Year ago +1

    They have good chemistry, they got got energy. 😂🤣

  • @ivanivalente_ao
    @ivanivalente_ao 2 years ago +119

    The interview was great, guys!
    The intensity, solid points, etc. Way to go!

  • @michaelj333-90
    @michaelj333-90 2 years ago +340

    I'm sure you know this Unc, but you're the only reason a ton of us are willing to watch espn again. You are bringing them back!

    • @JMO50
      @JMO50 2 years ago

      Shut Up Bro

    • @SWTmel
      @SWTmel 2 years ago +2

      Same!

    • @qborn
      @qborn 2 years ago +5

      still not watching until malika andrews is gone

    • @basedmek
      @basedmek 2 years ago +2

      Yeah I haven’t watched first take this consistently in about 5 years. Now I’m back bc of Shannon 😂

  • @Fonthandler
    @Fonthandler 2 years ago +71

    Shannon still screaming to get his point across and now Stephen A is the calm and collected Skip. 😂😂

  • @adamwilson1691
    @adamwilson1691 Year ago

    lol the "no" at the end

  • @_istudywater
    @_istudywater 2 years ago +14

    This is the most classy James/Jordan debate I’ve ever seen.

  • @JamesWilliams-wc2zq
    @JamesWilliams-wc2zq 2 years ago +1083

    1988, Michael Jordan won Defensive Player of the Year and the scoring tile (35 PPG).
    That same year, Jordan also collected every major individual accolade:
    - MVP
    - Defensive Player of the Year
    - All-NBA First Team
    - All-Star Starter
    - All-Star Game MVP
    - Slam Dunk Champion
    - Scoring Leader
    - Steals Leader
    WITHOUT MISSING A SINGLE GAME

    • @lolipopi503
      @lolipopi503 2 years ago +132

      This will end the debate.

    • @lucasphillips2177
      @lucasphillips2177 2 years ago +112

      @lolipopi503eh not rly. Everyone knows bron was robbed of DPOY in 2013

    • @maxiiimus2165
      @maxiiimus2165 2 years ago +124

      ​@lucasphillips2177 that would only be one compared to MJs 9?

    • @daleedwards889
      @daleedwards889 2 years ago +34

      And still went home early😂

    • @sidenote1459
      @sidenote1459 2 years ago +23

      Finals MVP too?

  • @Noble_Savage704
    @Noble_Savage704 2 years ago +26

    The way he barked out "Magic Was 73!!" 😂😂😂😂

  • @edoardovicario4837

    "Magic was 73" is crazy 😭😭😭

  • @ramoduff9399
    @ramoduff9399 2 years ago +334

    I can tell that Lebron and Jordan are bursting with laughter on this continuious debate about them.

    • @jada8047
      @jada8047 2 years ago +6

      🐐 👑
      Ha Ha

    • @antoniochasten3192
      @antoniochasten3192 2 years ago +55

      At least Jordan is 'cause he knows, like a lot of us sane individuals knows, this ain't even a debate. It never was and never will be.

    • @NwoFresh
      @NwoFresh 2 years ago +30

      Jordan laughing Lebron is crying

    • @jimsim8736
      @jimsim8736 2 years ago +7

      @NwoFreshYou beat me to it by 1 minute, word for word that was going to be my reply lol

    • @Nettamorphosis
      @Nettamorphosis 2 years ago +11

      Shid, Jordan taking it personally.

  • @antoniohill2349
    @antoniohill2349 2 years ago +53

    This team is going to be killing it on First Take

  • @the_giggities
    @the_giggities 2 years ago +690

    I love how Shannon brings up Magic Johnson's age with Jordan's first title. Magic was 31. Dirk Nowitzki on the flip side was 32 going on 33 when Dallas, who was an older team too, beat Miami

    • @2011hwalker
      @2011hwalker 2 years ago +32

      Chicago was absolute trash squad when Chicago lost to the Pistons, a multiple championship team.

    • @gdtiago1
      @gdtiago1 2 years ago +63

      The Msvs in 2011 swept the Lakers, beat Spurs and OKC in the playoffs. They played tremendous defense and had lethal 3point shooters with Dirk playing great.

    • @rgood1204
      @rgood1204 2 years ago +46

      Did Dirk have 9 years of going to the NBA finals on his treads? I love how y'all ignore the same Dallas team SWEPT Kobe Bryant's 2 time defending champions that same year in the playoffs.

    • @cloudunderweather9554
      @cloudunderweather9554 2 years ago +8

      Pretty sure magic was 73 😂

    • @DynoGreen313
      @DynoGreen313 2 years ago +55

      @gdtiago1 and dirk was older than magic and lebron had a superteam and dirk was by himself and jj barea and jason terry schooled lebron all series long ... and lebron scored just 8 pts in one game and blew a 2-1 lead losing 3 straight after being heavily favored to win the ring

  • @akaNalyd
    @akaNalyd Year ago +1

    a glaze off is nuts but im here for it 😂

  • @TheCre88tor
    @TheCre88tor 2 years ago +485

    5:37 - Shannon screaming "MAGIC WAS 73!!!" is the equivalent to the Coming to America line when Eddie Murphy's barbershop character said "JOE LOUIS WAS 76 YRS OLD WHEN THEY FOUGHT!" 😂😂😂😂

    • @chazzt.k6576
      @chazzt.k6576 2 years ago +10

      yes! lmaooo I caught that too it got me good

    • @c.kizzee8961
      @c.kizzee8961 2 years ago +45

      Magic was actually 32. Worthy was 30. Shannon is rewriting history. Sadly, this is the norm for lebron bootlickers.

    • @chopdanovelist794
      @chopdanovelist794 2 years ago

      😂😂😂

    • @adrianneal5004
      @adrianneal5004 2 years ago +22

      Magic was 31-32 that year in 91.... Shannon reaching

    • @illmaticeric
      @illmaticeric 2 years ago

      That was great 🤙🏿🔥

  • @jmo7956
    @jmo7956 2 years ago +8

    "Most of us sane individuals know " 😂😂😂😂😂 this was good!!!!

  • @ltrigga219
    @ltrigga219 2 years ago +291

    Wow, one of the few times I’m 100% with Stephen A

    • @sammadanat3396
      @sammadanat3396 2 years ago +9

      Was gonna like this comment but I wanted to keep it at 23 ;)

    • @sachasoorma
      @sachasoorma 2 years ago

      Stephen A. only ever been right once in his life... last week when he apologised after the track star brother schooled him about World and local champion status... but anyways, whut was you doin at them high-schools Stephen...?

    • @FreedomFighter2112
      @FreedomFighter2112 2 years ago +5

      In the last 50 years, Career Résumé - Total Achievements: (Titles / MVPs / Finals MVPs / 1st All-NBA / 1st All-DEF / Scoring Titles/ All-Star MVPs)
      1st: Jordan = 49
      2nd: Kobe = 34
      2nd: LeBron = 34
      4th: Kareem = 31
      5th: Duncan = 29

      You can debate 2nd-5th place but Jordan is so far ahead of everyone else…it’s not even close. Also the most amazing thing is that Jordan accomplished all this while playing in at least 5 years less than the other players

      By the way, Curry has 13 Total Achievements in his career and Jokic has 7. That’s just to put things into perspective in the overall picture

    • @user-hd1rk7lq7o
      @user-hd1rk7lq7o 2 years ago

      @sachasoormaonly ever been right once in his life ? lmao someone should ban you from havin opinions.

    • @sachasoorma
      @sachasoorma 2 years ago

      @user-hd1rk7lq7o yeah... then we can all be Stephen A. disciples like you 🫣💀

  • @michiganmafia5289
    @michiganmafia5289 4 months ago

    I miss these 2 brothers together

  • @AmbassadorAusar
    @AmbassadorAusar 2 years ago +75

    With these two guys going at it it's about to be 🔥 once they get on the show together!

  • @robertbrown9785
    @robertbrown9785 2 years ago +22

    "SIX finals losses!" lol I love the chemistry between these two

  • @alexchopper7997
    @alexchopper7997 2 years ago +189

    I don’t always agree with Stephen A Smith, but he killed it in this debate with knowledge, facts, and common sense.

  • @zacbrower5348
    @zacbrower5348 Year ago +4

    Dude they talk in 2x speed

  • @MikeLoveThyself
    @MikeLoveThyself 2 years ago +19

    This what we been waiting for, first take is going to be special again with these two

  • @justinallen1092
    @justinallen1092 Year ago +40

    Shannon is a grown man that really just said Bron is the GOAT "because"

  • @noddazz
    @noddazz 2 years ago +47

    Yea this duo is going to work just fine 😂 Loved this

  • @danieldavid9990
    @danieldavid9990 Year ago +5

    The reaction and action for this 2 guys are so good, interesting, informative, and very funny. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ishmone21
    @ishmone21 2 years ago +489

    I've been waiting for Stephen A and Shannon to finally chop it up in debates!!!! I love it, but Stephen A is right on this debate!!!! Get em Stephen A!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @eddiewilson3724
      @eddiewilson3724 2 years ago +3

      Shannon Sharpe has been on first take back in like 2013 with srephen a and skip its should be still on you tube

    • @Waryaa-Wariiri
      @Waryaa-Wariiri 2 years ago +5

      You call this a debate? Yelling as a retort is your kind of debate? This is arguing for the sake of yelling.

    • @lakeshowbron4747
      @lakeshowbron4747 2 years ago +9

      ​@Waryaa-Wariiricry 😂😂😂

    • @LeSteeler
      @LeSteeler 2 years ago +1

      Shannon won

    • @ACCURATEMEMES
      @ACCURATEMEMES 2 years ago +7

      Yeah I loved every bit of their debate but Stephen A. was cooking Shay with undeniable facts✊🏾❣️

  • @christianasmond888
    @christianasmond888 2 years ago +296

    Big up to Stephen A Smith for getting Shannon Sharpe on first take. This will be a great collaboration. I'm definitely tuning in.

    • @FreedomFighter2112
      @FreedomFighter2112 2 years ago +9

      In the last 50 years, Career Résumé - Total Achievements: (Titles / MVPs / Finals MVPs / 1st All-NBA / 1st All-DEF / Scoring Titles/ All-Star MVPs)
      1st: Jordan = 49
      2nd: Kobe = 34
      2nd: LeBron = 34
      4th: Kareem = 31
      5th: Duncan = 29

      You can debate 2nd-5th place but Jordan is so far ahead of everyone else…it’s not even close. Also the most amazing thing is that Jordan accomplished all this while playing in at least 5 years less than the other players

      By the way, Curry has 13 Total Achievements in his career and Jokic has 7. That’s just to put things into perspective in the overall picture

    • @BlameNate
      @BlameNate 2 years ago +1

      He's going to be an after thought on that roster. He should've stayed on Undisputed

    • @KodakBlacksBrain
      @KodakBlacksBrain 2 years ago

      @FreedomFighter2112all star mvp is not a real accolade. Nobody gives af about all star games and they’ve always had loose defense and has rarely ever been competitive from start to finish like it would in a real game.

    • @autonomouspilgrimage6137
      @autonomouspilgrimage6137 2 years ago

      @KodakBlacksBrain what about these accolades…
      Jordan’s accomplishments
      -6 championships
      -6 NBA finals MVP
      -4 regular season and finals MVP in the same season
      -rookie of the year and all star in the same season.
      -86’-87’ season he became the first player to reach 3,000 points since Wilt Chamberlain in only his second season in the NBA.
      -10 time NBA scoring champ
      -Highest Career scoring average 30.1
      -Highest career playoff PPG 33.4
      -9x all NBA and DPOY winner
      -DPOY and scoring champion in the same year (only player to do this)
      -Highest career (PER) player efficiency rating career 28.0
      -Played in 9 championships NCAA, Olympics, and NBA as the team leader and never lost.
      -Never lost 3 games in a row over an 8 year stretch, playing all 82 games 9 seasons of his 15 year career
      -Highest PPG average in a playoff series all time 43.7
      -Highest PPG in a finals series 41 PPG
      -From 1991-1998 he never lost more than two games in a row
      -The only player to lead a team to 6 chips in 8 years span
      -Only player to win scoring title, regular season MVP, NBA championship, finals MVP, and make first team all defense all in the same season and Jordan did it 4x
      -Player with most 40 and 50 point games
      -5 playoff series with of 40+ PPG. No one in the modern era has one and no one ever has had more than one.
      -Won championships with 6 of the top 10 lowest scoring supporting casts in history of championship winning teams, including the top 2 all time.
      -Averaged more assists in his first finals (11.4) then Lebron averaged in any of his finals
      -MVP, scoring champ, DPOY, 1st team all NBA, and dunk contest winner all in the same season.
      -Jordan has the all time record for most block shots by a guard (893)
      -Jordan’s 131 blocked shots in a single 82 game season is the most ever recorded by a guard
      -Jordan is the only player ever with 200 blocks and 100 steals on a season and he did 2x
      -Jordan holds the record for most all NBA defense first team selections with 9
      -Jordan has the second most steal titles in NBA history with 3.
      -there are 4 players that hold records for most ppg avg against a franchise. Jordan holds the record for most ppg avg against 16 different franchises….second place is Chamberlain with 6

    • @m74d3
      @m74d3 2 years ago

      ​@KodakBlacksBrain​you do realize that's largely irrelevant to the point because deducting the all star MVPs doesn't really change anything, right? It would look like this without all star Mvps:
      1. Jordan - 46
      2. Lebron 31
      3. Kobe - 30
      4. Kareem - 31
      5. Duncan - 28
      Basically exactly the same, with Jordan 15pts above 2nd place. The only thing that really changes is Lebron moves one point ahead of Kobe for 2nd rather than being tied.

  • @alawishes1733
    @alawishes1733 2 years ago +79

    These two knuckleheads need their own show together. They’re excellent. It’s a perfect relationship.

    • @brownpride1179
      @brownpride1179 2 years ago

      I still think Brooks debating with Shannon is better.

  • @StarKushExoticGalaxy

    Pierce Brosnan Bond🔥🔥

  • @ahmadsyaa6138
    @ahmadsyaa6138 2 years ago +264

    Imagine If they added one Kobe fan into that debate, it would be even more chaotic as it ready was hahaha

    • @SimplyAJ24
      @SimplyAJ24 2 years ago +9

      no it wouldn’t because both of them have him 3

    • @jeremytucker8853
      @jeremytucker8853 2 years ago +61

      Thing is nobody believes Kobe is goat.

    • @vulcanraven9701
      @vulcanraven9701 2 years ago +39

      Kobe wasnt even better than Shaq.

    • @ahmadsyaa6138
      @ahmadsyaa6138 2 years ago +8

      @jeremytucker8853 I'm pretty sure there's a at least some, I mean after what he had done on & off the court especially his mentality & his work ethic

    • @willn8664
      @willn8664 2 years ago +3

      Also add in a Wilt Chamberlain fan.......

  • @derekcoleman306
    @derekcoleman306 2 years ago +38

    "They accused Noah of drunkeness, God still gave him the arch."
    Shannon Sharpe 😂😂

    • @KayGee247
      @KayGee247 2 years ago +1

      You can hear the staff laughing in the background 😂

  • @J0SHOFFICIAL
    @J0SHOFFICIAL 2 years ago +137

    I agree with Steven A on this one 💯

  • @1stpush
    @1stpush 3 months ago

    Loved this! Respectful passionate debate.