Things Get Personal As Stephen A. Smith & Jay Williams Debate Kyrie Irving Trade 

Stephan caught what Jay was really tryna say basically calling him a “house nigga” in the most professional way which is why he kept asking what you really tryna say 😂😂it automatically got personal cause he slick just got called out on his show in front of his master cause Jay knows Stephan can’t speak what he really feel from the hand that’s constantly up his ass😂

For context… Kyrie was voted #1 guard for the ASG game by fans. Voted #1 guard for the ASG by GMs and other NBA execs. Voted #4 by Media. 🤔 #controlthenarrative

When SAS mocked J will wit the “ I FiNd It InTeReStInG” remark 😂😂😂 J Will wanted to go in SAS shit 😂😂😂😂

Sas walked into management AGAIN and says its either me or jay.

Tim Legler just sitting there like a fly on the wall nodding his head and enjoying the show

He has played more than Kawhi. Hop off of Kyrie 🤦🏾‍♂️

Have that same energy for your "friends" Jerry Jones and Dana White Stephen A.

Kyrie is a headache. Plain and simple

The look on Legler's face while this is going on is priceless🤣🤣🤣

I was into Stephen A as a teenager. An an adult I can see he's a fraud.... ALL these sports "experts" who never played basketball, football, baseball or boxed, but have the audacity to think their 'fan opinion' is more valid than pros who were All Americans, All Stars or even HOFers... are jokes. The only ppl sillier than them are the other fans who watch them everyday on TV

SAS is right about Kyrie, he’s been a narcissistic diva who been jumping team to team because he’s a weirdo.

Good luck for Jay Will standing up. Stephen A words are not fact. They are only LOUD opinions.

You'll be seeing less of J Will on 1st take

Tim Legler is in a really long Southwest Airlines commercial.

When a black man is a thinker and not just an athlete people get upset. If SaS wasn’t always buck dancing he wouldn’t have that show massa love to watch him show out. Respect and dignity will outlast dollars watch

Jay Williams has become unwatchable, like Malika Andrew's. Respect someone's opinion.

Why is Stephen A. more upset about Kyrie then he was about Dana White smacking his wife on camera?

My man Tim Legler just sitting there like 👀 👄

I like Stephen A but the fact is he has a personal dislike for Kyrie. And Jay exposed it. Stephen A was just embarrassed he got blown up

JAY W IS THE ONLY ONE THAT AT LEAST STANDS UP TO STEPHEN A. GOOD JOB JAY.

Here they go with their undisputed moment 😂

I think it has something to do with both Jay Will and Kyrie are Duke PGs, also both Kyrie and Jay Will played h.s. ball in Jersey... Kyrie probably hits close to home for Jay. Both were top 2 picks...and both have off the court issues that hamper their availability, and in the case of Jay Williams, off the court stuff cost him his career. I think Jay Will is too close to this Kyrie issue to be logical and not personalize it given both players backgrounds.

Needless to say, that was Jay Williams last day at ESPN.

Tired of Stephen A he’s rude and disrespectful period

It's deeper than that. SAS gives Kyrie heat but never gave that heat to Jerry Jones or Dana white

Jay Williams is right. SAS has been the main one leading the charge labeling Kyrie as a guy who "doesn't show up to work" and it all started because Kyrie missed the season not being vaccinated Kyrie missed a few games during the Jan 6 moments, and missed a season for not getting vaccinated (most unpredictable time of our generation) yet SAS makes it seem like Kyrie just doesn't play games because he doesn't want to. He usually misses games because he is injured, like many other players. SAS doesn't push this narrative with players like Kawhi, Zion, AD, Paul George, Kevin Love, Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal (another player who didn't get vaccinated), and many more who consistently miss games each season. Never hear SAS say Kawhi doesn't "show up to work"

Let's be honest here, Smith yells pretty much every episode. It's rare that he does not sound like he is upset when he talks. He did end up getting triggered as time went on because Jay kept saying he was getting upset so he ended up actually getting upset. Jay has always been a "leave Kyrie alone" type of person. Kyrie tends to do more things that will make you pick on him than make you praise him. Hell, the one thing that you can praise him on(basketball) he tends to not do as often now. The dude will just bolt on the team and show up 2 weeks later like he overslept. Steven A has always praised Kyrie for being an amazing player and a superstar in the league. But he has also criticized him for what he has done, and we can all agree that it's rightfully deserved. Jay is blinded by his love for Kyrie and he just sees it as Steven A picking on his little brother for no reason. Even though his little brother has been bullying all the kids in the playground for a while he just chooses not to see it.

STEPHEN A SMITH IS SO BITTER AND JEALOUS THAT HE WAS NEVER A PRO ATHLETE HIMSELF IT’S SICKENING!!!!!!

Kyrie is not a real leader for any movement, their is so many amazing black voices out here right now doing the actual work & speaking on issues that matter but because they are not famous do not get any recognition. America is obsessed with idea of celebrity & due to that fact the people & media prop up clowns like kyrie to be the face of this bs. “ Yeah, heroes looking for the villains to help I never been sophisticated, saving face Being manipulative, such an acquired taste “ - Kendrick Lamar on Savior

SAS acting like a female 😂

There's a comment I wrote about how hypocritcal it is that everyone is criticising Kyrie instead of Amazon... but that got deleted. TYTsports, why are you deleting my comments ???

Jay Williams was wrong. How can he say with a straight face that Kyrie Irving is being mis-characterized? Everything SA said about Irving is true (and I am NO Stephen A. apologist by ANY means). He didn’t show up to a majority of his games, he’s been a headache for the organization, and I’m sure his teammates weren’t thrilled with how he’s conducted himself on and off the court for the last few years. I think we take this sticking up for each other thing too far sometimes.

Smith was wrong and there is a defending Kyrie. He hasn’t played because of this COVID vaccin restrictions and because of an insane suspension for a twitt. In those 2 situations, he just had the right to do what he did and to say what he said. He didn’t choose not to play as far as I am concerned. The third thing we are talking talking about was the Georges Floyd situation. Was he wrong? The guy is in control of his life and expressing his ideas. You people just hate that. You just expect them to entertain you people.

I honestly don’t know what Jay’s point was supposed to be

It didnt work on cleveland, not in boston, not brooklyn and now the mavs. At somepoint youve got to realize, where kyrie is, trouble follows. There is always something woth this dude and jay wil cant accept that fact

Williams is truly The Goat...

Jwill is always defending fellow Duke player..same old

To be honest SAS DESTROY jay here. 😂😂😂😂😂

Stephen A can be annoying but he's right on money about Kyrie. Idk why Kyrie has so many defenders tbh

Shoutout to Jay Williams! How many times has Stephen A said “The problem with Kyrie” over the last week??? He starts every discussion about Kyrie with that statement.

Steven A. acts like the money comes out of his pocket. The Nets exercised their right to not pay Kyrie long term and Kyrie responded with a move in his best interest. None were wrong, what's the big deal??

I was never really a fan of Jay Williams, but I definitely am now.

Jay is so calm that's the best way to win a debate

Stephen is telling the truth..... kyrie is not reliable, he's messy, he's unreliable, he's controversial.... he finds any excuse to NOT show up for work.....he shitted on KD who backed him (no loyalty)...... and make no mistake.....I LOVE JAY..... and I love Kyrie..... but Kyrie is a trip..... he's messy.....oh .. and I totally love Stephen a badass

Williams is always defending Irving. Two Duke Alums. Williams is the one who is taking it personally and believe me I am no fan of Stephen A Smith.

The narrators' analogy of Jay Williams was utterly bullshit. It is clearly evident that Stephen A. Smith takes offense to any iime he is confronted with his overwhelming diissention into personal attacks on Kyrie Irving, Kwame Brown and others in reference to non sorts opinions on these individuals' characters. Its no coincidence that he and his former boss and co-host Skip Bayless share that professional flaw.

Credit to j will for not losing his cool. Way to keep it professional

Take the basketball aspect out of it, if you own a business, would you want your top employees taking time off everytime there is an issue, you are paying them all this money and you are expecting them to fulfill their contracts, and expects you to continue paying them, even when they are not there half the time, wouldn't you have an issue with that. Be honest with yourselves and look at the bigger picture. Kyrie is a distraction, plain and simple.

Jay Williams doesn't hold players accountable 😂😂😂

The back and forth over Stephen A. being triggered is my favorite part.

Stephan A Smith has no problem going in on a black athlete but went soft when talking about Dana White slapping his wife…

Stephen A was going to get exposed by J Will he was very close but he didn’t want to subject his professional career… cmon people read in between the lines.

I think Jay Williams stands up for Kyrie so much b/c he sees what coulda been for him had he not got hurt. Both guards from Duke, high draft picks.

Jason Williams always defending Kyrie Irving. The Duke brotherhood is always on protection mode. Kyrie is not reliable and Dallas will experience that in due time.

In the last 13 months James Harden demanded a trade from Brooklyn KD demanded a trade and now Kyrie. Has anyone ever set back and thought hmmmm maybe it’s not the players maybe it’s the Brooklyn Nets organization screwing things up.

Let’s be honest, Stephen A. was like this with Kwame Brown and also Dak Prescott. He doesn’t move on & he does pick his targets.

Molly wanna change the subject fast because she ain’t want her relationship with Stephen A exposed 😂

He anit have this energy for Dana white Brett farve losing white QBs bad white basketball players stay woke

Nets didn't want to pay him. Let him go find his contract

This whole debate put Molly as the moderator or host ina very awkward spot

The best part is Tim legler sitting there lol 😂😂😂

Dem Duke boys stick together 🤣🤣🤣

Jay, stop crying. In this case Stephen A didn't say anything that wasn't factual

Way to go Jay Will 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Stephen A didn’t really want that smoke 🤣🤣🤣

Stephen Smith is terrible. He didn't say anything about Tony Romo saying the N word during the game,. Jerry Jones and many more. Always disgracing black players. It's personal with kyrie , Stephen Smith is crazy guy. I love Jay Williams

J.Will got personal with SAS on this one.

So it is okay, for the Nets to not want to commit to Kyrie, and make all these demands. Jay is right, Steven A does not for the same energy about others to include Dana White.

If you are an organisation and pay a guy millions to show up and the guy misses over a hundred games without being injured, you won't sign the same guy to a multi year contract. We all know Kyrie has been great these past few weeks and we all know he is a legit all time great talent. He just has a different issue each year that keeps him from doing his job. I used to love Kyrie until a few seasons ago, then I realized that this guy will throw away his prime. One day Kyrie might realize what he did and how he robbed himself of multiple titles. I think Stephen A. feels the same way and on top of it he wants young black men to be professionals, to be good role models for our young brothers. I feel ashamed when Kyrie spits out all these flat earth and vaccine theories...he wants to be different and controversial so hard but picks the wrong topics. He makes some of us EDUCATED black men feel ashamed. Flat earth my ass....and no the vaccine doesn't give you blue balls and no, the Jews are not our number one problem. I don't care about what religion enslaved our ancestors because Christians, Muslims and Jews all enslaved us. So it ain't the religion, it was all about the money as always. But it's hard to fight capitalism if you are being paid millions to play ball. Did Kyrie ever care about the children that are being forced to produce his shoes? There are slaves TODAY in Asia, Africa, India, Saudi Arabia, etc. Why get suspended over calling out people who enslaved us hundred of years ago, when you can fight slavery TODAY. He does have the resources...

Legeler is Lupita when Will was screaming at Chris Rock after slapping the taste out of his mouth.

There's alot of things I disagree with Stephen A but he is totally correct on his stance with kyrie. All he is asking is the man to come to work

I am not a fan of Smith, but facts are facts. Irving misses many games for various reasons, which is a concern for any team.

Stephen ASmith: "Stop Telling Us What You Find Interesting And Tell Us How You FeeL!!" Also Stephen ASmith: "I Bring You On The Show Because Of What You Find Interesting!" SAS says Kyrie doesn't show up to work because of a mandate that was in FACT changed!..SAS knows this and still says it for "headlines"! Smh lol #Sellout SAS. "No problem Brother.. i get it!! get your money!!" Also SAS. "The Problem is KYRIEE is getting the check And Bezoss is Writing The Check!!" LoL 🤡

You can’t rely on Kyrie. Simple as that. If you have issues wherever you go eventually you need to look at yourself

SAS does go overboard sometimes but J Will never holds the players accountable.

Jay is right, Stephan comes with an extra level of hatred when it comes to Kyrie. When it’s another situation like Jerry Jones or Brent Farve, Stephan has compassion. He knows his place. He knows what lines he better not cross.

Stephen A Smith is only mad because Kyrie got out of taking that shot. Simple as that.

SAS hates when someone calls him out on how he's always talking negative about Kyrie Irving and Jay Will is right SAS is the biggest sellout clown on TV when it comes to Kyrie Irving he's dogged Kyrie Irving out for years thanks Jay Will..

Jay said nothing wrong 🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

Jay shouldn’t be on television. Stephen A ate him up with presence. Jay seems envious.

Kyrie missed 40% of his games because the NBA sent him home and wouldn't allow him to play because he chose to make health decisions regarding HIS body that didn't align with "the Message"... #MyBodyMyChoice

I'm a Stephen A. fan but in all honesty, it's true that Stephen A gets fired up on everything Kyrie, just look up his old videos - it's borderline obssessive. There have been interviews that have nothing to do with Kyrie and somehow Stephen A. will rope in the Kyrie topic. It's really puzzling.

Stephen A. Know there’s some of us out here that hasn’t forgot about the Jerry Jones sloppy top he was giving him by defending that BS from back in the day.

Regardless of everything with Irving,, SAS has been personal with Kyrie

Jay Williams reminds me of my older brother when it comes to Kyrie... Kyrie can do no wrong or be criticized🤔

Biggest issue and most important is the personal lack of accountability Kyrie has. Kyrie is an incredible player but that doesn’t help any organization when that talent is unavailable. A lot of reputable journalists/reporters and players bring up how his decisions to not play hurt the teams he’s been on and his reluctance to take accountability. Kyrie’s track record shows or gives teams hesitancy to pay him max dollars and from an organizational standpoint that has merit.

Stephen A is a bully sometimes and too full of himself. Kyrie may be “box office” but I would not want him on my team. He breaks your heart with his selfishness.

Jay a real 1

I'm with Jay more but I understand Stephen a on if your a athlete your held to a different standard and your gonna be highlighted

Not the first time jay williams has questioned Stephen A on some shit 😂 he’s just the only person to do it

Jay Williams sounds like Kyrie's Lawyer. Keep in mind that Jay played for Duke, Kyrie played for Duke. There is a personal interest there

Nooooo the quite part out loud. Is kyrie is actually the target of hatred because he doesn't surrender when asked too. Then after the classic move to get kyrie in line the we'll threaten his basketball career and he didn't react to this either. The Jewish community took his money through demanding that he be shunned by his sponsors NIKE being the most important one. Kyrie still wasn't submissive enough. In addition the constant character assassination from sports announcers and media across the board has had minimal impact on him. This is why he has been totally discounted and dismissed. But kyrie has actually shown much more intestinal fortitude than other players who have been in similar situations. Now the NBA and also the media and other people who are looking to destroy him see he is still standing. Are now concerned about his ability to become even more of a threat outside of basketball. Truth is at this point they will move to attack him legally and try to make him lose his freedom. Stephen is in full awareness of the situation and will continue to try to discount kyrie. He will question kyrie mental health. His loyalty to the game. On the old Shut up and play. This is what the NBA wants and Stephen is doing this by trying to accomplish this by reframing this into. Kyrie doesn't want to play basketball or he's always taking days off. THIS IS THE REAL ISSUE!!! The middle class and the poor are really seeing things differently and the Jewish community are scared to death that they are being exposed for exploiting them. But then they are holding freedom of speech hostage against all the black community in media and sports but especially in the music industry. Wow

J Will is a real one, Stephen A is a "Herb"

Where was this energy for Dana White?!! He didn’t have a 1/10 of this energy for that woman beater but has everything in him for Kyrie if that cat sneezes

Well Jay won’t be back

If Stephen A Smith was a sports commentator back in 1968, he would have been giving Tommie Smith & John Carlos a hard time for the Black Power Salute after receiving their medals in Mexico City. Being a puppet of mainstream is the legacy that Stephen A Smith chose. - American Intermediary

Stephen A Smith didn’t have that energy for Dana Smith or Aaron Rodgers.

Lol it wouldn't surprise me if Stephen A. got Jay not to come on First Take for a while

Needed this coverage thanks

SAS calls how it is. Jay always on the players side and making excuses for them. He is weak just like this current culture.

Stephen A gets on my nerves. He goes hard on blacks but takes ot easy on white players. I am sick of it.