Stephen A Smith UPDATED Reaction- Kristaps Porzingis From Draft to NBA Rookie Star 

this dude bashes anyone who is not named Michael Jordan

If your gonna talk shit about somebody at least say their name right

stephen a smith talks like HE HAS THE CAPS LOCK ON

Whether you know him as Porzingod, Godzingis, Porzingoat, Goatzingis, Godzingoat, or Goatzingod, remember that he will go down as the savior of the New York Knicks.

'Never saw him play until he got to the NBA'. That's the problem with Stephen A Smith, talks too much out of '2nd hand impressions' and towing the conventional line without even first hand experience.

From a roaring lion to an apologetic sheep.

Stephen a is the biggest bandwagon in the sports media world.

Kristaps handled his whole situation great. From being booed and hearing that the Knicks shouldn't have picked him to now being ONE OF the best big men in the league. He didn't let none of the negativity get to him. Starting to become a big fan of him.

Kristaps Porzingis in a win over the Rockets... 24 points 14 rebounds 7 blocks

Smith might not realize that we have a couple generations of Latvian Americans raised in EXILE during the Soviet occupation of Latvia -- add to that a whole nation that only regained its independence in 1990-1 -- all -- and i mean all of us -- rooting for KP. Smith would do well to compare African American history to the history of the Native People of Latvia. That might help explain KP's heart. Dare I compare KP to Muhammed Ali? We have a whole nation hoping to dare to be able to say "don't step on me, we matter. no we will not disappear despite hundreds (actually thousands) of years of marginalization and oppression." Latvians were owned by landowners. We were bought and sold right along with property. Not a lot of people talk about that, but it's true. So, when Latvians watch KP competing in the USA -- in the actual "real" NBA -- we lift him up in our hearts as he jumps -- we want his shots to go in from thousands of miles away. He really is a hero -- and he is even taking pics w the Latvians living in the places where he plays. If he lasts or doesn't last (but I have a feeling he'll last), we love him. We are grateful for his presence, strength, determination, and intelligence. A culture, people, nation, and language -- so marginalized -- for so long -- but w so much to say and so much to offer. And KP is accepting his role in the spotlight with such grace and heart :-) That is what Smith might be missing & i think it might just bring Smith to tears -- to find out just what KP represents -- and how much it means to us that "one of us" is out there on the court playing professionally -- that one of us even "got picked." Let that one sink in. He's a hero just for getting picked. He's a hero scoring 4 points -- not to mention 29. He's a hero if he never plays another game, and he's a hero if he dominates the court for a decade -- or two -- or longer! When the crowd chanted his name: you can chant "Lat-vi-ja" to the chant of his name. We've hardly had a chance to shine as a people. It means a lot to us.

14,3 ppg / 7,3 rbg / 1,3 apg / 1,9 bpg / 0,7 spg - He is 20 years old. Let that sink in...

He’s not black.. that’s why Stephen A wasn’t sold on him.

Project my ass porzingis might be the best from the draft

Phil was trolling with that Shawn Bradley comment lol.

2:14 "I never saw the guy play" and look at the stuff he said

Love how he admits he never saw Porzingis play in Europe, and acts like that doesn't invalidate his opinion.

After KP6 dropped 24/14 (with Seven blocks) last night, today's NY Post headline read, "Kristaps Porzingis dominates in jaw-dropping tour de force." I really enjoyed listening to Stephen A. Smith go from a hatter and loudmouth critic, to a humbled and enthusiastic supporter of this rookie (and of Phil Jackson). Just goes to show you, that self-proclaimed "experts" like Smith aren't experts at all; they are just loud, pride-filled folks that think they know something about something that they themselves have never done or accomplished.

The definition of a bandwagoner.

When you are an ignorant that never saw a Porzingis game on the ACB(Spanish league), then this happens. Thank god in Spain we have a great league with awesome players.

I swear Stephen A hates anyone who's not American?

Stephen A just admitted that he bad talked a player whom he'd never seen play ....He's on tv..being paid, trashing people's names, yet he'd never even seen him play....

I usually agree with Stephen A smith comments and I know the dude knows his basketball and takes his job very serious. However, if you're gonna make such strong remarks as "Deceiving" to the Zen master, then perhaps you should've gone back and looked at Porzingis before you decide to go on a rant and make a fool out of yourself. I'm not a knicks fan, but glad to see you guys get something good finally.

Mad respect to Porzingus for proving everyone wrong and showing the NBA that he is valuable instead of letting the criticism get to him

Don't judge someone you don't know...

Give this young man a chance. Don't expect every foreign young player that gets drafted be a bust. Kristaps Porzingis proved Stephen A Smith and all of the Knicks fans wrong. My boy Kristaps Porzingis can ball and he's doing great for a rookie. He has a bright future ahead of him and I wish him the best of luck.

I hope Kristoph leaves after his rookie contract is over. The Knicks do not deserve him, the fans are ungrateful, and even Melo got heated when he was picked. New York fans are all brats man...

Tbh it shows nothing more than American arrogance about basketballers coming from Europe.

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KP tearing up the nba still. Time bookmarks -> 0:06 Initial Criticism of Knicks draft pick 0:25 Malcolm X style rant "Hoodwinked!" 0:53 Phil makes Shawn Bradley comparison. Stephen A sounds off 1:30 Continued criticism of Porzingis 2:55 Stephen A finally praises Porzingis 4:18 Molly: "Take a selfie with Porzingis" ORIGINAL STEPHEN A REACTION to Porzingis draft: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5RNX0ofgbUY.html

Stephen A should the Knicks build around Porzingis? "Hell No" Lmfaooooooo that shit was funny as hell

Lmfao "Stephen A, should the Knicks build around Porzingis?" Stephen: Hell no!

Should the Knicks build a team around... HELL NO!!!

This is great. I don't know which I enjoy more - KP's highlights or Stephen A backpedaling.

I used to really hate Stephen but now I really find it funny watching him. He is the funniest bandwagon in the world.

This video never gets old... I love coming back to this.... LOL ... KP Doing Ivan Drago on SAS's Apollo Creed.

One huge criticism I have of Stephen A for all of this. YOU NEVER SAW HIM PLAY OVER SEAS. Instead of talking shit on someone you never heard of, how about you do some research and watch some of his damn film and form your criteria around that. Come on.

How could someone not like Porzingy, one of the best underdog stories I've seen

this video has one of the best thumbnails on youtube. well done.

I love tingus pingus

Flash forward to this year and KP is going OFF! Added 20lbs of muscle. Youngest player in nba history to score 30 or more points in the first 5 out 6 games to start a season. You know what time it is....The Unicorns Time to Shine baby!!!! Go NY.

No better feeling in the wold than when you get a chance to prove doubters wrong KP is Rookie of the year so far

future hall of famer

He turned out the best thing to happen recently to the Knicks. I trust him more than Carmelo

Congrats to the Celtics for landing Tingus Pingus!

Never judge a book by its cover

"too tall for basketball" that has got to be the most stupidest thing ive ever heard

I love this video I watch it every time I come across it.

Now he's a Celtic and I hope he does well this upcoming season

Thanks to SAS I pronounce KP like this "Porzinjizz"

I was on of the many Knick fans that were pissed during this draft. We were mad cause we drafted someone who wasn't proven. Especially in a stacked draft were we could've gotten anyone, we got a skinny kid from some European country that nobody had heard of. Now, I'm excited! This kid can BALL! I see him as a more defensive, more athletic Dirk. He'll be an All Star in the next 2-3 years, guaranteed.

This is crazy haha. When me n my friend played 2k16 all day we had porzingus on our team and he was our favorite player. The dudes overall was whatever I think it was mid 70's but he was just a beast. He made 3s got rebounds and was a good shooter. And now he's like a huge star for the knicks...it's like 2k knew this guy was Guna b big

A year later, me and porzingus go way back.. I've known him like a brother...

0:46 "Poorzinjizz" man Stephen does this deliberately just for the disrespect, he hates this European Rookies so much 😂

It's actually good to be criticised by Stephen he always gets his predictions wrong. They should kick his ass off the air lmao. If I was a NBA rookie I would legit send him flowers and a champagne bottle if he says I suck.

2:03 had me dying

Because some player is from Europe and americans don't watch top leagues from there it doesn't mean player is not ready.If player plays in Spanish or Turkish league he's prepared 10 times more than any dude who played in college because he played against real competition

Shawn Bradley was a decent player. He didn't pan out to be the superstar but I think a lot of that had to do with the team philosophy.

Yo... Phil Jackson Knows What He's Talking Bout.

Best thing that came out of Knicks this season! Absolutely amazing

rocky music at the end dkm xD!

"He might be rookie of the year" "I don't think that's saying much" Big Kat.. Stephen A does not know basketball lol

Phil Jackson 13 rings SAS Zero rings not even a pro career in basketball Yet he thinks he knows more than the zen master At this point Porzingis has destroyed his reputation Stop backtracking SAS & say you are wrong & sorry to the kid.

this never gets old

Man I love it when a player preforms greatly against hate like that! Porzingis has continued to impress me and i hope to see more next year

Stephen A. Smith: "Porzin-Jiss" 😂

Well Porzingis did leave Stephen A (and every hater out there) hoodwinked, bamboozled, led astray, run amok and flat out deceived

Criticism>Doubts>Admiration, a must have path for great player!

Stephen A. Smith def needed to be dragged kicking and screaming into acknowledging Porzingis was actually that good lol

Just saying, people underestimated Ivan Drago before he killed Apollo Creed, and Porzee will be the Ivan Drago of the NBA

I bet you he'd have had a similar reaction had the Knicks drafted Kaminsky...if you know what I mean.

check out Tony Parker's face at 2:33 lol

“His core strength might never be good”? That’s nearly impossible. Anytime can strengthen their core above any muscle group

Stephen A never knew anything about Porzingis. The guy is a big name guy, all he cares about. Hate his attitude.

I don't care what anybody says but this kid is a huge Rookie of the Year Contender. This kid's got the energy level of Shaq in his prime, the way he puts back. Come on peeps

Please update this and add his before draft reaction to Doncic and few games after reaction to Doncic! :)

I'm keeping a copy of this video, bring it with me to heaven. It's so damn hilarious!

That’s so funny how SAS was so wrong 😂😂

This video just shows how NY Nicks fans do not deserve nice things...

Hes an all star nowwww 🔥

I love how Skip says "he may be rookie of the year" and then stephen a. says "but that's not saying much" ...... like what? that's the best award you can get for what pick the Knicks should have gone with. do you want him to be mvp his first year too?

Maybe he shouldn’t form opinions without ever watching a guy play basketball before

Stephen A should be ashamed of himself. How could He said what He said about this kid ! He ripped him of without even know is skills. Thats prejudice... Cheers from Portugal

I’ll never understand why people judge or put others down before even getting to know them or their game

What I see in Kristaps is a lot of the same traits the Admiral (David Robinson for you younger people) had. Mobile, agile, good shot, excellent footwork, good handle on the ball, great off the ball tracking. Now, he's still young (he's four years younger than the Admiral was as a rookie), and New York could still screw things up with him, but from what he's shown already this young man has a bright future in front of him and he has all the potential necessary to be a true superstar. I hope he becomes an absolute terror in the Big Apple.

Whose here after Porzingod just got traded?

Why was Steven A Smith criticizing him so hard when he hasn't watched him play in Europe? WTF is he talking about?

"let me very clear, I have no idea what I'm talking about"- stephen A

That just shows that people judge you no matter what! you just gotta do what you love, people will say anything.

Whos here after the trade

Updated statement on kristaps porzingis from Stephen a smith... "I am sorry I doubted KP....i I ran my mouth off because he was white and I assumed he couldn't play ball, boy do I look stupid...effective immediately I am resigning from any profession that will allow me to discuss sports because I know absolutely nothing"

Same thing when a guy by the name of Bird was drafted. All the "experts" were freaking out.

Lol i love the Malcolm X reference.

A good exhibit of the truth...guys like Stephen A. Smith are just loudmouths who are paid because they are amusing to watch. They actually know jack shit. Phil Jackson's first choice for a coach was Steve Kerr and his first pick was Porzingis. Let that sink in so you can appreciate how incredible his eye really is.

LOL. What a clown.

"He's 7'3 and can move. he better do something." - SAS That still cracks me up !

I will NEVER understood why Stephen A. is on television. holy sh#t I HATE ESPN so much. It’s like Fox News but sports.

The thing that makes Stephen A Smith good at his job is the same thing that makes him terrible at his job... his willingness to run his mouth about shit he has no clue about. It makes him great at keeping a show entertaining... It makes him terrible at making reliable commentary and predictions.

OMG he must feel so ashamed for his comments abou KP!

Porzingis is a very good player, I do not know why they despised him so much without seeing him play. I admire his potential, his athletic play and shooting ability in a player as high as