Stephen A: "Kyrie what's your favorite color?" Kyrie: "Well from my standpoint, it's not quite possible to have an actual favorite, due to the many varieties & unknowns amongst the color spectrum, but as a man with the will to make his own decision, my ego has been thrown away which leads me to the conclusion that it doesn't truly matter in my eyes"
Pizza Hut Employee- So would you prefer any topping besides pepperoni Kyrie- Well when you put things into the perspective of how certain things should into your body you have to think as an individual is it the right thing to do im not here to throw any shots at what kinds of toppings i would prefer because i have nothing but love for sausage ham etc this is why im only choosing to only have pepperoni because at the end of the day i have to decide what makes me happy
Marcus Franklin same here it's like molly it's been Stephen A's job long before you arrived to ask questions and in pretty sure he wanted the answer from kyrie not molly who's credentials for being on the show start and finish at (I'm attractive). Lol
Rudy M Kobe was one missed call from being a Bull in 07. Dr Buss and Kupchik nixed that deal by requesting luol deng in the deal, who was originally one of the main reasons Kobe wanted to go to Chicago... ANYONE can switch teams, even the greats!
The diff is Lebron was a free agent Wade could expect Lebron would leave and he gave Wade all he had for the 4 yrs he signed up.. Kyrie asked for a trade after winning a ring and getting back to the finals the next year.. So he didn't have to but don't act like it wasn't a problem between them
Tbh, he should have told Lebron and even if issues were to rise than it wouldn't be Kyrie's fault as he has informed other of his trade. But he did what he did 🤷🏿♂️
0:13 Kyrie Irving is 100% correct, why would he have to speak to lebron james about wanting out of the team. It's his life, the only person he talks about this is with his manager.
TheWiseGuy If you are not in a corporate world, let me enlighten you. If you are going to resign, you should let the organisation know because you are playing a key role. That is why there is a 1 month transition period to find someone for your spot and turn-over confidential documents. This applies to Kyrie’s position. If this is his thinking, then he does not give a damn to the organisation that made him what he is right now.
Why are all y'all saying he trying to sound smart I mean come on he talks like that in all of his post-game interviews. Are y'all just mad bc he's a super skilled, talented, intelligent, and accomplished young black men. #Stopthehate
It’s cus he was damn good and they didn’t wanna see him leave the cavs and you know that shit 😂 trynna see negativity in everything. Change your mindset homie
To keep it in a neutral perspective, if he does better in Boston, congrats to him. If he gets worse, then the media is going to eat him alive. His choices, his gamble, and his consequences.
Oleg P They didn't ask no simple questions lol! A bunch of convoluted leading questions. Max sounds like a prosecuting attorney trying to get the answer he wants and being unsatisfied with the truth.
Brian Cheng lebron robbed the 2016 final mvp from kryie for bailing him out after being down 1-3 to save lebron legacy from another embrassment loss AGAIN. Now lebron and his bronsexuals are crying why kryie left and being so sensitive for not telling lebron. Why does he need to tell lebron? Did lebron tell anyone when he decided to quit on his hometown and Miami? Lebron is about to quit again and did lebron say anything if he is staying or leaving, but instead, keep put the team in all these lebron drama and uncertainty? Lebron is clearly the biggest drama queen, crybaby and quitter of all time.
Doesn’t matter who LeBron is .. Kyrie Irving is a grown man LeBron was his teammate not his father .. Did anybody forget when LeBron left to Miami he made a media announcement? Same thing Kyrie did .. it’s nothing personal it’s just Business .. His life his future idk why people are so hurt about it lol it’s his choice
Lebron left Miami to win in other 2 teams, kyrie wanted to be the main man but he fail, now let's see how it goes with KD this season, 2 big egos in 1 team 🤦🏾♂️
@@Nostalgia9478 Kyrie didn't go to 4 Finals to lose three fourths of them. And Lebron lost 60% of his Finals. Both needed super teams to win. I got no tears to cry about these 2 clowns. I laugh.
I disagree with Kyrie's track of thought. When you establish a brotherhood with a teammate like Lebron James, you can't go behind their back and leave the team and city like that without talking to them about it. That's disrespectful, especially if they are family.
I can tell he peeped something about Lebron that he absolutely does not like. Lebron is HEAVILY guarded by his inner circle so much so that if anything about him get leaked it will be a trending topic. Lebron did something behind closed doors or have been doing something that Kyrie couldn't tolerate it AT ALL. If Kyrie was shady he'll spill a lot of secrets about Lebron that'll tarnish his legacy forever.
or maybe kyrie would just want to have his own team. hes a young player and doesnt want to fall in the trap of being surrounded by vets when your at the height of your prime. Also if lebron was doing some shady shit it woudl have been leaked long ago bro
Brian Goudy you’re missing the fucking point. It’s not his moral duty to tell anyone anything. The only people who need to know he was leaving or the people in management who actually finalize those affairs. If he didn’t play with LeBron none of you would care if he talked to anyone or not.
calls the man big brother for years and then treats him like another nba player now. I defended Ky in past convo's about not being a snake but damn. He pulled a KD with this one
Def not, When lebron first left Cleveland he didnt have the type of relationship with a player like he had with Kyrie the last few seasons, closest would be like Moe Williams lol. They literally looked at each other like brothers both on and off the court. Same with Russ and KD, they were "brothers" shit look at KD when he gave his MVP acceptance speech crying while talking about russ n shit...yet doesnt say one word to him after they blow the WCF and goes to the team that beat them. Try again mudda sooka *michael blackson voice*
Sani Nabi LeBron was Cleveland’s only hope of reaching the Finals and selfishly he abandoned his team and the organization so actually what LeBron did was worse than Kyrie
I respect what Kyrie is saying. Even though, I'm not for the move, he's being a man about this and not shying away from the questions. Do good this year my man!
cause he made a career decision? or due you check in with another man when it comes to how you provide? i dont remember lebron doing that? his current teammates still dont know if he's staying after this year. so what are you really trying to say?
If Kyrie Irving could go back in time to summer of 2017, he would have not requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kyrie and LeBron were one of the best duos in the NBA during that time. It was individual egos and the sports media sadly that affected their relationship off the court but on the court they were one of the best duos in NBA history. The results and accomplishments from the Kyrie and LeBron duo were amazing!
Like it always is it’s egos same in football ( soccer ) their was a famous trio messi, Suarez , Neymar, and they were brilliant together then ego and selfishness ruined it with Neymar leaving.
The only thing I’m mad about is the fact that you guys can’t read in between the lines , he’s not giving specific answeres but you should be able to comprehend what he’s saying
Golden Screen Warriors bull. They always gave that boy his credit, would be hard not to. You can't just say "Lebron won the game" when basketball has more than one statistic. Maybe football lol, since it's just touchdowns and defense. A person can literally catch all the passes and run to a td multiple times with no blockers and beat a team 28-21 because the time ran out before the other team could score (not taking away anything from football). But basketball has blocks, assists, rebounds, steals, points, defensive consistency, offensive awareness and I'm pretty sure at the end of the game, all of those are a factor. I've seen football games where a team could play no defense and still win because of a star rb/wr. Or a team that only plays defense win from fumbles and interceptions. Basically what I'm saying is, it's impossible for one man to carry a basketball team, so everytime Kyrie did something, it was recorded and acknowledged.
Why he gotta tell Lebron what he trying to do with his life? Lebron ain't his daddy.. That's why Kyrie wanted to leave cause everyone treats him like he's Lebrons son
He's his teammate!!!! He's also the reason this dude has a ring!! Like Max said you tell them so that they have a heads up and so that they don't take it personally!
jacksm00ve nobody is implying he has to do anything but you know what your decision is and you know I'm going to find out why not be the one to tell the people you was in the trenches with that you've decided to leave?
I am. I'm also here because of Stephen A. Smith. Wow how things have come full circle! Here Stephen is asking Kyrie why he didn't talk to LeBron James before leaving Cleveland. Then the world saw how Stephen backstabbed Max Kellerman. Having him kicked off of First Take surprising Max in the process! All for the sake of "professional growth" and wanting to "go in a new direction." All while disrespecting Max on a tour of media outlets. Kyrie just left Cleveland to leave an underlying toxic LeBron environment. Many of us speculated it was true, such as myself. Only to see the toxicity of LeBron James and Klutch Sports fertilize and bloom in full force all before our eyes! Now we see Kyrie shining, happy, and at peace experiencing a complete renaissance! We're now seeing full karma being bestowed upon all of those who ostracized Kyrie with harsh and unnecessary criticism. Luka Donic is is also silencing his critics. This strangely familiar. Must be a Dallas Mavericks thing! A regularly criticized foreign player being told her can't win the championship with a hungry point guard who's been seen as underwhelming. I can't wait to see these Mavericks shock the critics like Nick Wright, Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A, and others to win the NBA Finals!! Apologies for this lengthy soliloquy. 🙏
Fun fact Kobe was 25 when he became the leader of the lakers, Kyrie was 25 when he left Cleveland to be a leader of his own team… Kobe had 3 championships finals appearances by 25. Kyrie had 3 championship finals appearances by 25. If Kyrie and Lebron could’ve 3peated like Kobe and Shaq did, no question would Kyrie have stayed longer
True. Many sports hosts are looking really embarrassed and have been very humbled as things have come full circle! The toxicity amd narcissism of LeBron James and Klutch was under the surface brewing and Kyrie experienced it and graciously bowed out! Then the onslaught of critics occurred targeting Kyrie for years while LeBron James appeared to have.had escaped any blame and posing as the victim. Man has that LeBron James bloomed fully! Kyrie was able to self reflect, find his inner peace on a journey that saw his lose a lot. Now rising for the ashes is a quiet gracious man with a fire to win. He is able to share his experiences of criticism with Luka Donin who himself has been knocked for not winning Championships. Must be a Mavericks thing, as Dirk Nowitzki's journey sounds rather similar! Maybe it is just fate and the global nature of the NBA that is seeing these foreign players conquer to NBA. Meanwhile LeBron James and those in his camp sulk and feed excuses to the media. I want Dallas to take the championship not just win it!!
@@seanswinton6242whats embarrassing is toxic Kyrie has played for more teams in the past 7 yrs than Bron has played for in 21 yrs and The fact toxic Kyrie failed to deliver 1 title to 3 straight organizations despite joining 2 that were just in the conference finals without him😂
@seanswinton6242 blaming Lebron when even Kyrie himself came out and admitted that he acted immaturly. And most of what you said is false, Lebron has always had kyries back, he's always protected kyrie from the media. "Superheroes need help", that's what kyrie said in an interview when they asked what he would have done differently back in the cleaveland days
Showing your age Kyrie, you'll look back at this when you're older with that 1 ring on your finger. I get it, at 25, it's time to figure out your potential - most people understand. But it's odd to not tell your teammates/coworkers about it. If their opinion doesn't matter that much, then the decision is easy. You were afraid they might convince you otherwise. We all have used those "it's ultimately my decision" words before. Hell, LeBron's made as many mistakes at your age too. Nobody is perfect, but you will regret the way you left. To say you don't really care if LeBron is sensitive to not being spoken to, speaks volumes about how you treat your "teammates". Good luck in Boston!
The really question is: why he didn’t tell Lebron? Because that nigga is salty af. You’ve seen the way he treated JR smith after he fucked is in game one. Lebron is a god damn baby who u can’t reason with! Just look at how Steph treats and actually listens to his teammates, Kyrie probably didn’t wanna hear him talking usless shit to him and straight up told him after he requested a trade!
SAS was caught off guard when Kyrie said *No* then said he wasnt implying that he had to speak to LeBron then proceeded to *imply* he had to speak to LeBron. Smh.
Stephen don't have to tell LeBron James JACK, is LeBron James paying him or hold his career in his hand, NO!!!! Enough said. You go get kiss up don't mean he have to...
Seems like such a weird person doesnt answer anything directly. Some people can say big words and make them roll off the tongue he just seems like hes trying too hard
Good riddance. It's unfair how LeBron couldn't rest and leave this guy on the court to lead the team. Compare that to KD and Steph who sat for 12mins+ and preserved their energy for the 4th quarter. The Cavs and LeGoat are better off and he did them a favor imo.
Lebron with all those good players around him now (Crowder,Calderon,Korver,Wade,Thomas and I won't even count Rose) along with the already good Kevin Love, JR Smith...is 3rd in the east while Kyrie is number 1 with Boston. That 3 pointer in the 4th quarter in game 7 when it was like 40 sec left from Kyrie carried Lebron when they won 2016, and you say good riddance? HaHa
Aleks Jeff funny how all these guys become "good players" to the public all of a sudden lol. When Kyrie was on the team y'all wasn't holding y'all nuts on none of those dudes but now that Kyrie gone all of a sudden Cleveland has so many "good players". Y'all kill me. Y'all would argue that ice is hot if the opposing argument didn't have who you wanted on there side.
Kyrie tapped danced around every single question or clarification statement. His PR guy is good. Well done sir. We'll never know what really was the reason.
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Stephen A: "Kyrie what's your favorite color?"
Kyrie: "Well from my standpoint, it's not quite possible to have an actual favorite, due to the many varieties & unknowns amongst the color spectrum, but as a man with the will to make his own decision, my ego has been thrown away which leads me to the conclusion that it doesn't truly matter in my eyes"
LMAOOOO
Too much
Lmao 😂
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Fricking dieing HAHAHAHAHHA
Pizza Hut Employee- So would you prefer any topping besides pepperoni
Kyrie- Well when you put things into the perspective of how certain things should into your body you have to think as an individual is it the right thing to do im not here to throw any shots at what kinds of toppings i would prefer because i have nothing but love for sausage ham etc this is why im only choosing to only have pepperoni because at the end of the day i have to decide what makes me happy
THE_CRUSHING_BUBBLE "look Kyrie we can stick you in our philosophy program ok?"
Kevin Durant Haha!! I nearly pissed myself reading this. good one sir
THE_CRUSHING_BUBBLE Because he's good at basketball.
Lmfaooo
Kevin Durant Classic lol
I think kyrie is media trained
his dad is a 33rd degree mason
@@BoxCJ206er and?
You should do that more often. Think
@@cavoreo and that speaks volumes
@@raulcelaya9410 you have to be when you are a high level athlete.
"You NOT my DAD!!!"--- Kyrie
omg
The number of likes is alarming
💯 Savage mode:Activate
Helpful Tree i
How’d that work out?
@@BernardMarx95 Poorly
Anybody else thinks that whenever they talk about lebron being the best player in the world it lowkey pisses kyrie off
Cause obviously Kobe and Jordan had things to say
@@marcellisyale2185 i think they meant current and also bron is clear of kobe
@Randy Dungca even Perkins who was in the locker room said kyrie was always jealous and envious
Not a single clear answer.
he literally said you don't owe anyone anything when it comes to your life, he clearly means he doesn't owe Lebron shit
Exactly what Kyrie wanted
He got his training from piccolo, he knows how to DODGE
Robert Bledsoe
TFS reference on point 😂😂😂
He answered the question clearly, he said "no" you idiot. Were you not listening or what?
Kyrie just wants his own team, is that too much to ask?
Just say it HAHA
He pulled a Neymar
Hell yeah when you can even lead the team you left. Lol.
Tony Nguyen pass the henny
The man said he wanted to grow and obviously that wasn’t happening playing with LeBron. Nowhere did he say he wanted his own team.
This dude would make a great politician
for dumb people
Aged very poorly
Kyrie talks like a president and his answers still dont make any sense
Your comprehension skills are just trash
Right, you just slow.
Miguel Miranda you're just an idiot
You’re a dummy that’s all
It's because he's not dumbing it down for you..
.. every time Molly interjects I cringe
I thought I was the only one. Lol. She needs to be quiet.
Marcus Franklin same here it's like molly it's been Stephen A's job long before you arrived to ask questions and in pretty sure he wanted the answer from kyrie not molly who's credentials for being on the show start and finish at (I'm attractive). Lol
AGREED, I CAN'T STAND THAT B
Marcus Franklin nigga have you seen undisputed or first thungs first...them bitches bugging
Same
*Talking about if lebron took it personal about him leaving*
"Do you care about that at all"
"No" 😂😂😂 fucking goat
Daniel Aguilar LOL Kyrie the type of boring funny guy 😂
He’s now 12-12 without bron in the offs 😂 down 0-3 to the Cs. The same team he left for the nets
@@slimsleepr2k him and KD realizing that they needed Steph and Lebron, not the other way around
Were that get him now buddy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@feedgotcha they gon come bro g up that shot he still survives just wait
Kobe's prodigy
Even Kobe passes more
He plays for the Celtics and Kobe wouldn’t switch teams
Rudy M Kobe was one missed call from being a Bull in 07. Dr Buss and Kupchik nixed that deal by requesting luol deng in the deal, who was originally one of the main reasons Kobe wanted to go to Chicago... ANYONE can switch teams, even the greats!
With him tryna be kobe gonna hurt him in the long run
Rudy M Lol yeah loser. He requested a trade in 07. You were probably 8 at the time.
this is random but Lebron told him he's going to the Lakers and he said fuck this
Emmanuel James Lebron coming to the Knicks
Emmanuel James bron aint going nowhere
Emmanuel James we don't want that bum in the Lakers
Emmanuel James 😂😂😂
Lakers 805 if lbj went to the lakers they going to playoffs but since you don't want lbj have fun losing every single game and not going to the finals
Lebron didn't tell Wade he was leaving the heat, although I think players should tell their team maters what's up but I guess it is what it is
Facts
The diff is Lebron was a free agent Wade could expect Lebron would leave and he gave Wade all he had for the 4 yrs he signed up.. Kyrie asked for a trade after winning a ring and getting back to the finals the next year.. So he didn't have to but don't act like it wasn't a problem between them
Tbh, he should have told Lebron and even if issues were to rise than it wouldn't be Kyrie's fault as he has informed other of his trade. But he did what he did 🤷🏿♂️
Nobody asked you for this opinion sir
@@anthonyjmotuka6614 Why should he have to tell another person what he's doing with his life? Is that his family or something?
0:13 Kyrie Irving is 100% correct, why would he have to speak to lebron james about wanting out of the team. It's his life, the only person he talks about this is with his manager.
BUT KD WAS SUPPOSE TO CONSULT WESTBROOK.... I MEAN I AGREE WITH YOU....IM JUST SAYING!!!
TheWiseGuy If you are not in a corporate world, let me enlighten you. If you are going to resign, you should let the organisation know because you are playing a key role. That is why there is a 1 month transition period to find someone for your spot and turn-over confidential documents. This applies to Kyrie’s position. If this is his thinking, then he does not give a damn to the organisation that made him what he is right now.
TheWiseGuy its not true, you have to tell your parents when you leave the house, Kyrie should ask his daddy Lebron for premission!!!
Daniel Ramalan lol
TheWiseGuy if you wanna leave a team you should probably talk with the team captain about it too especially if it’s lebron
Why are all y'all saying he trying to sound smart I mean come on he talks like that in all of his post-game interviews. Are y'all just mad bc he's a super skilled, talented, intelligent, and accomplished young black men. #Stopthehate
Chillout He’s so smart that he thinks the earth is flat....
Not So Cool Dude lmao
Intelligent don't know about that.
Please stop with that 😂😂😂😂
It’s cus he was damn good and they didn’t wanna see him leave the cavs and you know that shit 😂 trynna see negativity in everything. Change your mindset homie
the world is flat
earth is flat right
LOL
The globe is flat
It feels flat where I’m standing
This isn't awkward
To keep it in a neutral perspective, if he does better in Boston, congrats to him. If he gets worse, then the media is going to eat him alive. His choices, his gamble, and his consequences.
True..He just gotta shut everyone up.
Darius Jenkins They’re not even covering him at all because he’s doing so well
Darius Jenkins 15 winning streak tought
He's doing pretty aight rn
Lol
Kyrie sounds like Kobe Bryant.
Earl Delaney that is his idol after all
Radius Jordan I get that's his idol, but you don't have to copy everything. Kobe went through the same thing with Jordan and he shook that eventually.
2007, 2011, 2014, and 2015 Finals were RIGGED
Lol I dont think hes trying to sound smart like Kobe. I think hes just trying to sound smart in general.
Saw that.
2007, 2011, 2014, and 2015 Finals were RIGGED or maybe they're just the same breed...
Y'all mad about his decision it's his life if he gets no more championships his fault simple 🤷🏽♂️
James Mitchell you taking this way to serious sit the fuck down
GambiT exactly writing paragraphs and shit 😂😂
No I'm mad that he can't answer a simple fucking question
Oleg P They didn't ask no simple questions lol! A bunch of convoluted leading questions. Max sounds like a prosecuting attorney trying to get the answer he wants and being unsatisfied with the truth.
Odell Beckham Jr. i'm more bothered at your grammar
He dodging and crossing up these questions like he do players on the court
Hasent won’t a ring since
Well said Kyrie!! Tell em!
Brian Cheng Tell them what!? 😲
bruh what the fuck did he tell em?
L
Brian Cheng lmao dude is a clown
Brian Cheng lebron robbed the 2016 final mvp from kryie for bailing him out after being down 1-3 to save lebron legacy from another embrassment loss AGAIN.
Now lebron and his bronsexuals are crying why kryie left and being so sensitive for not telling lebron. Why does he need to tell lebron? Did lebron tell anyone when he decided to quit on his hometown and Miami? Lebron is about to quit again and did lebron say anything if he is staying or leaving, but instead, keep put the team in all these lebron drama and uncertainty? Lebron is clearly the biggest drama queen, crybaby and quitter of all time.
Doesn’t matter who LeBron is .. Kyrie Irving is a grown man LeBron was his teammate not his father .. Did anybody forget when LeBron left to Miami he made a media announcement? Same thing Kyrie did .. it’s nothing personal it’s just Business .. His life his future idk why people are so hurt about it lol it’s his choice
Lebron left Miami to win in other 2 teams, kyrie wanted to be the main man but he fail, now let's see how it goes with KD this season, 2 big egos in 1 team 🤦🏾♂️
@@danielcastillo9587 couldn’t have said it any better.
@@danielcastillo9587 so far okay. they just need to play with each other more
This didn’t age well at all
This didn't age well^
@@Geoxon96fr 😂
Kyrie just being real...why tell anybody if its your decision
This man is really well spoken I love this dude
“Why would I have to?!”
Grown person answer!
To this day, Kyrie knows deep down that this was his worst career decision ever!
Except it wasn't. Nobody wants to play with narcissist Lebron. Kyrie is in the Finals now and Lebron is at home.
@@GreenEnvy.And now Kyrie is 1-3 in the Finals
4-6 doesnt look so bad, eh? lol
@@Nostalgia9478 That 2020 ring doesn't even count in my opinion. 3-6 still means you lost 2 thirds of your Finals, just like Kyrie.
@@GreenEnvy. 1-3
Kyrie has lost three fourths of his Finals, Bro
Narcissist Kyrie cant win without his DADDY Bron
Cry harder
😂😂😂😂
@@Nostalgia9478 Kyrie didn't go to 4 Finals to lose three fourths of them. And Lebron lost 60% of his Finals. Both needed super teams to win. I got no tears to cry about these 2 clowns. I laugh.
I disagree with Kyrie's track of thought. When you establish a brotherhood with a teammate like Lebron James, you can't go behind their back and leave the team and city like that without talking to them about it. That's disrespectful, especially if they are family.
This didn’t age well lol
You people still believe these players are friends? Dude it's a business. Stop buying what the media tells you all the time 🐑.
Did you say same thing about lebron when he left Miami?
We don’t know their relationship
Lol the saddest part is the people who don't understand his answers. If you think he didn't make sense I seriously doubt your intelligence.
But he didnt sound intelligent. You should question your own intellgence instead.
Hold this L
Johnny c stfu you idiot.
The way he said noo😂😂😂
I can tell he peeped something about Lebron that he absolutely does not like. Lebron is HEAVILY guarded by his inner circle so much so that if anything about him get leaked it will be a trending topic. Lebron did something behind closed doors or have been doing something that Kyrie couldn't tolerate it AT ALL. If Kyrie was shady he'll spill a lot of secrets about Lebron that'll tarnish his legacy forever.
or maybe kyrie would just want to have his own team. hes a young player and doesnt want to fall in the trap of being surrounded by vets when your at the height of your prime. Also if lebron was doing some shady shit it woudl have been leaked long ago bro
not no foul shit kyrie just doesn't want to be in lebron shadow its obvious,lebron came back and just took my guy shine
Larry Okoye nigga please
Ayoo fr?
It's called being professional, what y'all want him to do be a "nigga" ? 😂(kat williams voice)
Brian Goudy you’re missing the fucking point. It’s not his moral duty to tell anyone anything. The only people who need to know he was leaving or the people in management who actually finalize those affairs. If he didn’t play with LeBron none of you would care if he talked to anyone or not.
Molly went to sleep at 0:24 😂😂
Truuuu
Lol she’s so fine though
Kyrie sounds way more professional then i thought
calls the man big brother for years and then treats him like another nba player now.
I defended Ky in past convo's about not being a snake but damn. He pulled a KD with this one
If anything he pulled a Lebron
Def not, When lebron first left Cleveland he didnt have the type of relationship with a player like he had with Kyrie the last few seasons, closest would be like Moe Williams lol. They literally looked at each other like brothers both on and off the court. Same with Russ and KD, they were "brothers" shit look at KD when he gave his MVP acceptance speech crying while talking about russ n shit...yet doesnt say one word to him after they blow the WCF and goes to the team that beat them. Try again mudda sooka *michael blackson voice*
Sani Nabi LeBron was Cleveland’s only hope of reaching the Finals and selfishly he abandoned his team and the organization so actually what LeBron did was worse than Kyrie
I respect what Kyrie is saying. Even though, I'm not for the move, he's being a man about this and not shying away from the questions. Do good this year my man!
Kyrie is that young college kid who thinks he's a lot smarter than he really is.
More like you're too dumb to understand him. His intellect offends you because its a reminder of what you lack.
The Big B a grown ass man bringing a grown ass man decision
The Big B went to college one year is not a college kid 😂
cause he made a career decision? or due you check in with another man when it comes to how you provide? i dont remember lebron doing that? his current teammates still dont know if he's staying after this year. so what are you really trying to say?
Stupid
Did anyone else get the AD saying the earth is not flat
I got an ad that said "the world isnt flat" well damn Kyrie got something else to say about that 😂
If Kyrie Irving could go back in time to summer of 2017, he would have not requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kyrie and LeBron were one of the best duos in the NBA during that time. It was individual egos and the sports media sadly that affected their relationship off the court but on the court they were one of the best duos in NBA history. The results and accomplishments from the Kyrie and LeBron duo were amazing!
How do you know that you aren’t kyrie or Lebron quit throwing out bogus statements
Like it always is it’s egos same in football ( soccer ) their was a famous trio messi, Suarez , Neymar, and they were brilliant together then ego and selfishness ruined it with Neymar leaving.
Kyrie should’ve been a politician dodging those questions like that lol
"wanted an opportunity to perfect my craft" - amazing statement
dude that’s a whole lot of words you said when just “i’m a clown” would’ve sufficed.
Kylie dodges questions so good while giving a liable answer at the same time
He played at Duke. what do you expect?
This dude just danced, did a two-step around the question on why he didn't tell LeBron. That was amazing, lol
Even though Molly response is at the wrong time sometimes. She was on point with this one. Kyrie owes LeBron nothing
The only thing I’m mad about is the fact that you guys can’t read in between the lines , he’s not giving specific answeres but you should be able to comprehend what he’s saying
Kyrie Irving is well spoken and professional. Respect
The amount of times this guy said "perfecting my craft" during this entire interview is fuckingg insane
ESPN didn't care about Kyrie until he left LeBron......SAD!
Golden Screen Warriors bull. They always gave that boy his credit, would be hard not to. You can't just say "Lebron won the game" when basketball has more than one statistic. Maybe football lol, since it's just touchdowns and defense. A person can literally catch all the passes and run to a td multiple times with no blockers and beat a team 28-21 because the time ran out before the other team could score (not taking away anything from football). But basketball has blocks, assists, rebounds, steals, points, defensive consistency, offensive awareness and I'm pretty sure at the end of the game, all of those are a factor. I've seen football games where a team could play no defense and still win because of a star rb/wr. Or a team that only plays defense win from fumbles and interceptions. Basically what I'm saying is, it's impossible for one man to carry a basketball team, so everytime Kyrie did something, it was recorded and acknowledged.
Global Gang nigga danm all that shit he just said a sentence
Do you think Kyrie should have talked to LeBron before?
ESPN No, because at the end of the day LJ doesn't knock on his door and hand him a check. He got to the NBA with his own determination and talent.
Kyrie will be fine
Why he gotta tell Lebron what he trying to do with his life? Lebron ain't his daddy.. That's why Kyrie wanted to leave cause everyone treats him like he's Lebrons son
He's his teammate!!!! He's also the reason this dude has a ring!! Like Max said you tell them so that they have a heads up and so that they don't take it personally!
fallenprodigy23 LeBron is his daddy
But LeBron didn't tell ppl he was leaving nor is he committing to any team so why should Kyrie have to tell him anything?
Its called common courtesy and respect.
jacksm00ve nobody is implying he has to do anything but you know what your decision is and you know I'm going to find out why not be the one to tell the people you was in the trenches with that you've decided to leave?
0:39 me when ppl ask me about my decisions
That's a coward move, to not talk to your people and teammates when you making a decision to leave!
He don't own them shit Lebron pulled a coward move on national tv
Glo'ed Up he was the ONLY PERSON THERE only scoring option Kyrie is surrounded by talent but yet want to leave and be on a lottery pick team
Glo'ed Up LeBron did that to Miami as well....didn't day shit to Wade or the staff
No lol Kyrie doesn't owe them anything. Did u even watch the video?
DEMETRIUS WILLIAMS boy lebron was about to did the same thing to him in a year just like he did to Miami and Cleveland the first time...
who’s here after mavs go to finals?
I am. I'm also here because of Stephen A. Smith. Wow how things have come full circle! Here Stephen is asking Kyrie why he didn't talk to LeBron James before leaving Cleveland. Then the world saw how Stephen backstabbed Max Kellerman. Having him kicked off of First Take surprising Max in the process! All for the sake of "professional growth" and wanting to "go in a new direction." All while disrespecting Max on a tour of media outlets. Kyrie just left Cleveland to leave an underlying toxic LeBron environment. Many of us speculated it was true, such as myself. Only to see the toxicity of LeBron James and Klutch Sports fertilize and bloom in full force all before our eyes! Now we see Kyrie shining, happy, and at peace experiencing a complete renaissance! We're now seeing full karma being bestowed upon all of those who ostracized Kyrie with harsh and unnecessary criticism. Luka Donic is is also silencing his critics. This strangely familiar. Must be a Dallas Mavericks thing! A regularly criticized foreign player being told her can't win the championship with a hungry point guard who's been seen as underwhelming. I can't wait to see these Mavericks shock the critics like Nick Wright, Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A, and others to win the NBA Finals!! Apologies for this lengthy soliloquy. 🙏
Such a fucking baller
I love Kyrie’s response to when asked why he didn’t tell Lebron when requested for trade.
hes not answering anything just perfecting his craft ?
He definitely didn’t tell Dallas he showing up this 2024 Finals either so there’s definitely a repetitive communication issue with Kyrie😂
Molly......sit still and keep quiet
is that Mr.Perfect?..................
Fun fact Kobe was 25 when he became the leader of the lakers, Kyrie was 25 when he left Cleveland to be a leader of his own team… Kobe had 3 championships finals appearances by 25. Kyrie had 3 championship finals appearances by 25. If Kyrie and Lebron could’ve 3peated like Kobe and Shaq did, no question would Kyrie have stayed longer
Crazy to see these comments today
It's why I left a comment.
True. Many sports hosts are looking really embarrassed and have been very humbled as things have come full circle! The toxicity amd narcissism of LeBron James and Klutch was under the surface brewing and Kyrie experienced it and graciously bowed out! Then the onslaught of critics occurred targeting Kyrie for years while LeBron James appeared to have.had escaped any blame and posing as the victim. Man has that LeBron James bloomed fully! Kyrie was able to self reflect, find his inner peace on a journey that saw his lose a lot. Now rising for the ashes is a quiet gracious man with a fire to win. He is able to share his experiences of criticism with Luka Donin who himself has been knocked for not winning Championships. Must be a Mavericks thing, as Dirk Nowitzki's journey sounds rather similar! Maybe it is just fate and the global nature of the NBA that is seeing these foreign players conquer to NBA. Meanwhile LeBron James and those in his camp sulk and feed excuses to the media. I want Dallas to take the championship not just win it!!
@@seanswinton6242whats embarrassing is toxic Kyrie has played for more teams in the past 7 yrs than Bron has played for in 21 yrs and The fact toxic Kyrie failed to deliver 1 title to 3 straight organizations despite joining 2 that were just in the conference finals without him😂
@seanswinton6242 blaming Lebron when even Kyrie himself came out and admitted that he acted immaturly. And most of what you said is false, Lebron has always had kyries back, he's always protected kyrie from the media. "Superheroes need help", that's what kyrie said in an interview when they asked what he would have done differently back in the cleaveland days
Stephen A (out loud): “Yes”
Stephen A (In Head): “He isn’t answering any of my questions”
Man kyrie is really well composed and articulate when he speaks
Aathavan Mohanathas and he also believes the earth is flat
Well son, there's a thin line between being articulate and talking horseshit, you fucking donkey.
He smart asf remind me of kobe
la flame Stop hating
He actually sounds like a dumbass lol
All is answers have been more or less great.
Kyrie is going to be a future Sports Analyst because hes so well spoken
The way Molly looks at him intently when he answered the question, Man, that was melting.(what a beauty, Molly too fine) lol
Her personality sours her looks
Showing your age Kyrie, you'll look back at this when you're older with that 1 ring on your finger. I get it, at 25, it's time to figure out your potential - most people understand. But it's odd to not tell your teammates/coworkers about it. If their opinion doesn't matter that much, then the decision is easy. You were afraid they might convince you otherwise. We all have used those "it's ultimately my decision" words before. Hell, LeBron's made as many mistakes at your age too. Nobody is perfect, but you will regret the way you left. To say you don't really care if LeBron is sensitive to not being spoken to, speaks volumes about how you treat your "teammates". Good luck in Boston!
The really question is: why he didn’t tell Lebron? Because that nigga is salty af. You’ve seen the way he treated JR smith after he fucked is in game one. Lebron is a god damn baby who u can’t reason with! Just look at how Steph treats and actually listens to his teammates, Kyrie probably didn’t wanna hear him talking usless shit to him and straight up told him after he requested a trade!
H M You hit the nail right on the head!
Damn you definitely called it now that he apologized to LeBron lol
rude attack on Irving by ESPN, I hope he answers on the court.
Kyrie is very well spoken
SAS was caught off guard when Kyrie said *No* then said he wasnt implying that he had to speak to LeBron then proceeded to *imply* he had to speak to LeBron. Smh.
LeBron to the Lakers, Kyrie to the Celtics: Lakers v Celtics 2019 NBA Finals - LeBron v Kyrie Like if you think thatd be epic!
Shawn Jameson nah
This guy's mind is built different. Guess we should not judge him too quickly.
Great answer Kyrie 00:13.
LMAO. “Do you care about that all”
“No..”
He said it so savage 😂😂
Stephen don't have to tell LeBron James JACK, is LeBron James paying him or hold his career in his hand, NO!!!! Enough said. You go get kiss up don't mean he have to...
This is the equivalence of unfollowing someone on instagram
Jonathan Sosa he did that to LBJ too.
Kyrie handled himself extremely well this whole interview
He's well coached.
Kyrie got two lazy eyes 👀
Real talk... you are so right Johnny
lmao, Kyrie's face at 0:24 just says "he ain't gonna be the best for long"
That man is mad and he's coming for the king
Calling Lebron the king is so geh
Media won't quit asking the same question, until they get the answer they want.
Seems like such a weird person doesnt answer anything directly. Some people can say big words and make them roll off the tongue he just seems like hes trying too hard
Herburrito Hernandez what big words did he use? He used normal words. He's just not giving the answers you want to hear.
Kyrie looks like he's aged 100 years since leaving Cleveland
He just grew a beard so he looks older. If he shaves it, he will look like this again
why should he tell lebron. i dont tell my coworkers all of my business. has no reason to tell him really
zero because they won a ring together. He learned from LeBron. Why not end off on a good note?
James Harden Did Lebron tell him what he would do when would be a free agent ? Not sure of that.
Nobody: .... Kyrie: Goes to Duke for one year
😂😂😂
I'm so happy for my Celtics yes
Speak your truth Kyrie! I didn't know a grown man needs to ask permission to do as he feels. 🤔
I'm so proud of this young man. I wish him nothing but the best!
He explaining what he means and articulating it well
Good riddance. It's unfair how LeBron couldn't rest and leave this guy on the court to lead the team. Compare that to KD and Steph who sat for 12mins+ and preserved their energy for the 4th quarter. The Cavs and LeGoat are better off and he did them a favor imo.
better off? so they can swept by the warriors instead of lose in 5.
*LMAO say that when he leaves after this season*
Lebron with all those good players around him now (Crowder,Calderon,Korver,Wade,Thomas and I won't even count Rose) along with the already good Kevin Love, JR Smith...is 3rd in the east while Kyrie is number 1 with Boston.
That 3 pointer in the 4th quarter in game 7 when it was like 40 sec left from Kyrie carried Lebron when they won 2016, and you say good riddance? HaHa
How u feel now 💀
Aleks Jeff funny how all these guys become "good players" to the public all of a sudden lol. When Kyrie was on the team y'all wasn't holding y'all nuts on none of those dudes but now that Kyrie gone all of a sudden Cleveland has so many "good players". Y'all kill me. Y'all would argue that ice is hot if the opposing argument didn't have who you wanted on there side.
Kyrie tapped danced around every single question or clarification statement. His PR guy is good. Well done sir. We'll never know what really was the reason.
One of the best NBA player ! I guess all you Cleveland diehard fans starting to eat your words, Kyrie is doing great with Boston Celtics ! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
The first minute of the interview sounded like two parents asking their son about their relationships "it's his future it's his life" lol