Get your money & walk away! - Stephen A. & JJ Redick face off about Kawhi's reliability | First Take 

I love when SAS and JJ go at. They both bring the best out of what a sports debate should be

I love how JJ challenges Stephen A to be more serious. For a while there SAS was entering cartoon territory.

Now this is how a hot take is supposed to look like! This was great between Stephen A & JJ.

I love that ESPN is finally posting full segments instead of the 7 minutes or less thing that they were doing

JJ Reddick told Stephen A Smith & Mad dogg “listening to both of you it’s obvious neither of you have never played a high level of basketball” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

JJ : You haven’t played high level basketball. SAS: I start covering basketball since you 8 yrs old.

Max is sitting back somewhere sipping his tea ...laughing at Stephan A ....and JJ going at it 😅

“He doesn’t even have something to say anything in his own commercial” 😂

Im not gonna lie i love JJ but i agree with stephen A on this. I think the last time i felt kawhi’s presence in the NBA was when he went to toronto. Its been a long time since then. Sadly he should consider retirement because of the nagging injuries. Fans who go to clipper games want to see him and i feel like thats a rarity so its not fair for either side.

On a business stand point it is really a huge liability. You have 2 players with almost 50M contract but unable to play when you need them esp in the post season. It is also a disservice to the fans who pays top dollar to attend games and not seeing those stars on court. A franchise cannot be held hostage for so long. They can give them one last try next season.

Love it when JJ & SAS go back & forth with great points

I love how they cut off the segment right when JJ Reddick basically said that getting rid of kawaii probably wouldn't change anyway 🤣

Man this hurts me more than when Brandon Roy went down.

Quiet in his own commercial 😭🤣😂😂 I gotta see it

Wow this was amazing. I loved every moment between JJ and SAS. Great segment 👏 👍

JJ is as usual the most fact based and fine tune in his tone in here. My respect to JJ. He just doesn't make noises but set tones and put forward facts. Love it!!!

While I like JJ usually agree Stephen A is right Kawhi is done obviously the Knees cant handle the NBA anymore

Love when they keep it real

Don’t get why Stephen A cares about Kawhi’s personality lol. Also at 5:29 it just sounds like him fitting that to his own argument lmao.

That initial remark from SAS was very potent. JJ is correct that he has no first person knowledge of the athletic demands of an NBA game, but through the testimony of those who do which can corroborate SAS's position and the varied opinions of players which may conflict with JJ's account he can state his case.

JJ be intentionally getting under Stephen A skin 😂😂😂

Stephen went ham ngl 👀🔥

He's is unreliable when it comes to his health,but he's never unreliable when it comes to getting to the negotiating table...POWERFUL!!

Haven’t event finished the segment but I died laughing at the beginning when Stephen A mentioned to JJ how he has been covering the NBA since he was 8 years old. 😂😂😂 seems like SAS knew JJ was about to school em’

SAS is right from the perspective of the organization. Why on earth will they keep paying him when he keeps getting injured and if his body just cannot take it, why build a team with him as the anchor to have the team falling apart every season. You don't need to play basketball to understand that simple idea.

Stephen A is spitting facts in the playoffs Kawhi and PG has been a straight failure and a waste of time it’s time to blow this up it’s been 5 years and nothing is showed for it time to rebuild or trade these two

Brilliant debating. Saw JJ’s part before was so good, he explained everything so well. Great response by SA. Man, he’s a pro.

First take so gooooood. Great debate. Merits to both viewpoints especially with so many angles to consider on this. Business, Star Presence, Player on player understanding, Fans etc. How good.

Stephen A got JJ with this one

Love these 2 together

“You played for clippers “😂😂😂😂😂

JJ needs to be on there full time.

JJ went there for real !!! 😂

I love perk, I hope he keeps growing as an analyst so he can really debate like these two. Great conversation between SAS and JJ.

they started playing jazz music in the background when he was talking 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Shoutout to lebron. We never had to question his durability. Even in tough times, even when he had lesser teams, he played and im sure he wasnt 100% healthy each postseason. I marvel at his greatness.

“and you know he doesn’t really say anything” 🤣🤣🤣 5:25

The reason why I agree with Sas this time around isn’t only because Kawhi got injured it’s because they rested him on a schedule all season long just so his body would be ready but it still wasn’t enough it’s gotten to the point where in order to keep Kawhi healthy for the playoffs you’d have to sit him for like 60 games during the regular season but then you lose chemistry, and your team might really need him to win enough to games to even make it to the playoffs so then it’s like what’s even the point. His body can’t withstand this sport long enough for you to trust him on a team anymore and that’s the sad reality

Vintage first take! Love it!

Why jj getting Cooked liked this 😂😂😂

I won’t ever disrespect SAS journalism work and credibility. He is on it 1000% and he’s right here.

I've had a torn meniscus while in the military, during a course with full kit and load out for 3 months. About an extra 50-60lbs on my body, for 12hrs a day, and 2 days off the whole 3 months. It was brutal. I had a brace on the whole time and had to keep tightening and loosening it due to swelling. Then I developed rashes around the knee. I did what I had to do, and it was my decision. But I couldn't really "run" lol barely jog. And then it would lock up on me randomly. Kawhi could have gone out there but he would have been doing more damage to himself rather than helping his team. It's dumb. I'm a guard too and I did try balling with my bad meniscus. I played for 2mins and then I overcompensated and got a high ankle sprain trying to protect my knee. A very low time in my career lol they did the right thing with Kawhi. I have however fully recovered after surgery, at least in my knee. So he can definitely still play

Great debate… this is what first take use to be everyday .. jj is a great analyst going up against a goat…. I love how he is respectful and doesn’t let his reverence for Stephen A stop him from telling it like it is 👏👏

Can't Believe the Kawhi & Pg Clippers is About to be a 5 years old experience already... wow.

I LOVE the JJ sipping tea while Stevie A is doing his sweet talk BS @ the start!

The fact these guys debate back and forth from 2 different sides is amazing

JJ got SAS tripping up… I love it! 😂🤣😂

Stephen A Smith taking a shot at Skip in the beginning LOL

They both had really great points from different perspectives. I would probably side with Stephen A on this one...When you low manage all year long to be available for a playoff push but can't even make it through, that is a major problem!

an actual debate i love it

Haven’t watched FT in years, JJ got me clicking to find this segment lol

I love that stephen A seems to really enjoy his debates with JJ

SAS just sounds like he makes stuff up

Anytime I hear Stojakovic get mentioned it makes me happy

Great take !

When Stephen A smiles, he has ammo… always remember that

While JJ is right it was def a low blow to bring that up. It's no rocket science that SAS and Mad weren't professional athletes, but they're on this platform for their level of journalism and knowledge of the game from analysts perspective. He could've easily started off by saying "well as a former athelete this is my perspective".

Steven has was watching creed 3 yesterday, when I saw your part I immediately turned the jive off and left the theatre

SAS, the MJ of journalism!

Really impressed with how Stephen A responded after JJ seemed to have blown him out with his earlier comment. At this point it is not terribly farfetched for Kawhi to retire especially if his long term health maybe compromised. They say he limps everywhere

Had to see the full debate from instagram

Great take

JJ gets in his feelings alot

Stephen A is right. Kawhi's value is in his great play some guys are good locker room guys so play won't matter (see haslem) some guys are box office although their play don't match typically as they age or her hurt (see Kobe Iverson) kawhis inability to play means his value is severely diminished. That's all Stephen A is saying.. it's not rocket science

Timmy was silent in his Sprite commercial too 😂

Both good points.

Kawhi is a bad investment at this point. Toronto cashed in. San Antonio cashed in. The window has shut.

Of course, JJ has Clipper mentality. He played for them.

I love it!

“I talked to Barzini… haha

You know Stephen A had to come back at JJ 😂.

SAS is 10000% correct.

SAS is 💯 Right On Everything!

Nice valuable exchange they were sparring on a high level here

SAS is true about this 💯

The thing is, it doesn’t even seem to bother or frustrate Kawhi or PG that they barely play. That’s part of the problem. No one can ever deny Westbrook’s passion or intensity for the game.

JJ but them in their place. Talking to people is very different from preparing your body for the riggers of pro sport. Neither SAS nor Mad Dog listened to what JJ said, they just listened to argue.

What’s with Steve’s take? Him and that Howard Cosell jacket! 😂

Get him SAS, JJ defends his contemporaries like no other.

JJ never played high level basketball either lmfao 😂 😂😂😂😂😂

I usually don't agree or like what JJ says, but I loved his analysis on these two teams.

Let’s get jj and Stephen a on daily show !!!

Tearing a ligament is one of the worst injuries you can possibly have.. especially an acl or meniscus tear, I’ve had my own personal experiences and it’s no fun. I always liked Kawhi game, I hope he comes back better like last time.

Stephen A is RIIGGHHHTTT!! and I liked the way he went at JJ

Stephen A took JJ Reddick to school today! Dropped him off with a ham sandwhich. Lol

Tell’m Stephen A! 🔥

I hate people who end arguments by saying you didn’t play, you know nothing.

Lol one minute jj wants to be fake pro player than the next minute he is pro media 😂

I don't even watch NBA but this was entertaining lol they both make good points

0:23, Stephen A.'s best mic 🎤drop of the year!💯🤣😂And JJ knows it too💯

JJ doing his best to get booted off first take for good😂😂😂

Tony Parker AND the Spurs organization questioned Kawhi’s injuries…

same thing happened with brandon roy. sometimes the body just cant hold up. he should be thinking about his long term health at this point.

man this playoff season is different you can tell from this debate guys are going AT IT with fashion

Stephen A literally made all that stuff up about what Clippers people are saying about Kawhi

I wish Molly would be a Quiet Leader

Molly always looked good but this month OMG 😍

I been yelling for the past 6 months that merely a fanboy and most of his takes have been reflective of it. I use to listen until I started listening to Gilbert no chill and began to decipher the knowledge between the 2. JJ sounds smart while no chill breaks down the metrics stats and everything to do with the game. It’s levels

JJ getting ahead of himself sometimes, journalism is journalism and basketball knowledge is knowledge

If JJ was a GM. He’d have a nursing home as a roster, everyone would be on the IR. SAS is right on this one.