Damian Lillard already got Stephen A. rethinking his NBA champion prediction 😄 | First Take 

if dame wins a championship i will be so happy. He is really just the epitome of putting the team on your back

Dame is strong in every area that Giannis is weak in, which is shooting, free throws and closing games...and Giannis is strong in every area Dame is weak in, which is driving, defense, rebounding and shot blocking...DAME & GIANNIS COMPLIMENT EACH OTHER JUST LIKE SHAQ & KOBE DID...A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN😊

"Dame hasn't had that much space to operate since Mobby Dick was a goldfish"- Perk's one liners are just gold

That step back was cold boy

"Since moby dick was a goldfish" Perk just be coming up with these sayings😂😂😂

Replacing Jrue Holiday with Damian Lillard is just what the Milwaukee Bucks needed. The Bucks needed a shot creator to ease Giannis with running the offense

I was not a bucks fan and I was not a Blazers fan, but I’ve been a Dame and Giannis fan for about 6 years now. Long story short, I want them to win it all and dominate for the next 3 years.

Man if Dame would have left Portland years ago he would have at least 1 ring by now

This is probably the closest thing we’ve had to Shaq and Kobe since the early 2000s. Dominant big and a bucket getter (obviously Dame isn’t what Kobe was defensively). I’m Hype to watch this duo play this year

As a Blazer homer I'm happy to see Dame with the Bucks. I hope the Bucks get a ring with this duo...

I think some Bucks fans are going to be pleasantly surprised to see how great Lillard really is. Everybody see's the highlights but coming from a West Coast late night team not everyone gets to see how great he is thru an entire game. Playoff time in the East should be pretty good this year.

Great take from Perk. Dame's shot creation and closing add life to the Bucks offense, and he's never been on a team this good.

Hope dame get his first ring 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Smartest thing Kendrick has ever said

Bucks is high level basketball! The poise they got is crazy! And they got a heck of a coach

Happy for dame he’s had to be that guy for so long. It’s surprising to see him in more laxed role. Hope everyone stay healthy. Love to see them make a push.

To think Miami really drop the ball this bad🤦‍♂️

Milwaukee FINALLY has a legit CLOSER. But Boston still looks dangerous, especially if Porzingis can stay healthy. Big IF

“He dropped that what 50 what was it 56-54 piece wings dinner, habanero style?” “ALL FLATS !” 😂😂😂

My two favorite players in the NBA are together! I can't believe it. Dame is smooth and effortless. Giannis is smashingly dominant.

Great intro Perk you hit it right on the nail 🔥

Boston vs Milwaukee gonna be an amazing ECF

That is by far the best commentary I have ever heard from Perk.

It’s so fulfilling seeing Dame finally get the recognition he deserves 🤘🏼

Crazy being from Milwaukee witnessing this game live at firserv forum 🤦🏾‍♂️😭🦌 bro this was a good game!

Dame is clutch god

Yo glad to perk on again need to see alot more.

This the conversation I was gon search💯😵‍💫

Is it me or are these first games so damn intense

As a Celtics fan we disown Perk, guy always picks against us smh

This is one gonna be of the most exciting years in nba history

This game was really up there big ups

I want to see Bucks sweep heat again in the 1st round. Bucks VS Celtics and then Bucks vs Nuggets in the finals. Giannis vs Nokic in 7 games would be legendary.

If Giannis and Dame decide to take over any 4th quarter, its over for whoever is the opponent.

My man Dame so glad for him. Let's go Dame.

76ers are a pretty good team and to see the buck do this at such an early start with new adjustments and new members to the team is crazy. Well done dame.

Just wanted to show SGA some love

The way Lillard hunts for fouls as well is gonna be a huge plus . He don’t miss from the free throw line . Smart offensive player .

Dame is a beast in the clutch and closing minutes that’s why the bucks brought him to the team. Loads of pressure let off Gainnis shoulders especially in the closing minutes of the games.

I really enjoy seeing perk and Stephen A together, a great funny segment 😂

I really hope Celtics Bucks matchup be fully healthy for both squads I’m a Celtics fan but I also believe the Celtics have more depth and more ways to attack if coach learn how to properly use the depth but it will be a great gane

That time of the year where we hear Perkins breathing all show

This gonna be a Great NBA season!

Yea this duo is gonna be speçial

Let's be honest, nobody should give af about any of Stephen A's predictions because he literally changes his mind every other day.

We all forgot about Denver all the sudden ?

Dame showing y’all he really that dude..now he got a great supporting cast around him

The crazy thing is Giannis had a bad game and he still gave you like 20 and 10 with good defense, imagine when they both have it going, it’s wraps

You guys forget, Giannis did not play all summer because of his knee procedure, Midd on a 15 minute restriction, Dame didn’t play all summer due to trade, new coach and scheme, new pieces around core (still think Jae Crow should start at the 3, Midd at the 2), Cam Payne has to get acclimated as back up point, Bobby is on a minute watch since he played in the Olympics, Beasley trying to get his confidence right since the Flakers fiasco and Beauchamp still working on consistency and confidence! This is only the beginning! Embleed had his whole team except the no defense of James Soften! That’s why it was close, I’m just saying!

Dame is your favorite player's favorite player. Dude is unbelievable

Preach Perk!!!

Dame in a word greatness #fact

the way Gianis gave the ball to lillard in the 4th was insane

The best duo in history I smell a championship 💯✊ respectfully

Love the real spit from Perk!

This takes ENORMOUS pressure off of Giannis. He can just play and be himself and let Dam Time close. That's it

Ppl got amnesia, ppl forget kris was dropping 30 and 40pts and hitting the clutch shots in the bucks finals run that whole playoffs

ALL FLATS! THANK you Perk! 🤙🏾🫡🙌🏾

As a Portland native and watching Dame his whole career he deserves it y’all !!

Why would you step away from the Celtics pick? The Bucks beat Philly by 1 point without Harden? Yeah Dame looked great but those two teams are neck and neck there really shouldn’t be a conversation until the Playoffs start.

SGA Future MVP💯👍

Actually agree with everything on KP. Dame Dolla is now unleashed!

SAS hasn't come on tv with original commentary in YEARS. Every brother is special and from that perspective

They beat the Sixers by 1 point...

Miami Heat punching the air right now 😊

After 1 take now there favorite and Stephen a prisoner of the moment

Finally an accurate discussion.

Philly still looking good

Ppl still underrating how perfectly Dame and giannis complement each other's games

DAME TIME LET'S GOOO. So happy to see Dame w/ a legit organization.

Lets goo Dame

Bruh Philly lost by 1 point 😂

Oh come on, the Bucks BARELY beat the 76ers WITHOUT HARDEN at HOME with Dame getting 17 free throws. Stephen A's original prediction of Celtics winning the chip is still sensible to me

I finally agree with Stephen A. Perspective on this 1.

shows what happens when u give him right support

Middleton didn’t play the series Tatum dropped 40. When Milwaukee core is healthy, they win. Boston and Miami only beat them when they are hurt.

Bucks and clippers had the best opening night

Finally we get some big PERK!!!!

It's one game.........long way to go.

Dame can finally start in the All Star ⭐ game 😁

Giannis was a -14 last night. That's worrying hopefully they can work it out because winning by 1 point on a team with internal issues is worrying me as a Bucks fan.

Agree on all opinions and love Molly's look!

Dame Dolla! Make you wanna holla

SAS is always wrong. And he is the reason why.

The only concern for the bucks is can they do this consistently for 82 games. Not win them all of course, but to grow the team chemistry and face adveristy as a team. It always takes a little time for a superstar to find his rhythm with a new team, but this is only a slight concern as i have full faith in this team to go on a deep playoff run

Perkins taking a massive flyer on the Bucks, picking them. What a prognosticator!

Love perk man 💯

Chuck/Kenny were right. Dame was looking like a 2k dribble head out there. He took some awful shots and some series he didn't even bother to pass. Once he fixes that they are taking off.

This is going to age like milk. Boston is the team to beat period. Getting trigger happy just because Dame has one good game is going to age like milk 😂💀

the switch up is crazy😭😂💀

“I consider you a drumstick guy” lmfaoooo

How does this affect lebron's legacy?

We shall see. Boston has a more balanced roster, but Tatertot and Brown are soft mentally and Dame is bullet proof up there. It really is exactly what the Bucks needed. I have more faith in Dame and Giannis then I do The Jays + porzingus.

Kendrick Perkins never fails to ruin my day

I can't wait to see Dame going against the teams in the West

Giannis played ok in this win. Once they get chemistry it will be tough to stop Giannis and dame. When they went up by 20 I think we will see them doing that to team consistently once they get it rolling. I don’t expect kelly oubre to keep shooting like he did

I say: Bucks, Nuggets and Celtics have the biggest chance to win. But we are missing some depth with the Celtics. Clippers and Suns are the biggest outsiders.

Top 5 best players at each position! Point Guards - Steph , Kyree , Dame time , Fox , Ja Shooting Guards - Jimmy Buckets , D booker , Anthony Edwards , Klay Thompson , Donavan Mitchell Small Forwards - Lebron , KD , Kawhi , Tatum , Ingram Power Forwards - AD , Giannis , Kristaps , Scotti Barnes , Sabonnis Centers - Joker , Embiid , Gobert , Towns , Brook Lopez

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If the Bucks stay healthy they will win the championship!