The Rockets trading James Harden for Kyrie Irving would be a bad move - Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Jay Williams debate whether the Houston Rockets should demand that the Brooklyn Nets include Kyrie Irving in a trade package for James Harden.
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تاریخ انتشار پیش 2 ماه
I love hearing people thinking allowed after trades have been done and big boobs have been made most of the stuff they're saying makes more sense than the trade itself it's going to be interesting to see how Brooklyn is but it's very sad they dismantled that team there was some really great players all together in one place I think all they really needed was Kyrie and Durant all there and everybody healthy to see how they were going to be because that never
James Harden is spectacular during the regular season and then all of the expectation and pressure of the playoffs is too much for him. Kyrie Irving is inconsistent and just not a general good teammate and the guy has little Hissy Fits. The trade has been done we now have three superstars on one team and we will have to see who makes the sacrifice
Max was trying his hardest to hide that Covid lol
i really hate this jay williams guy.
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Using initials as nicknames is a fad that will pass, hopefully soon.
Stopped watching when I heard "KI"
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Kyrie isn’t a 4.5 star player. Most overrated
Down vote bc Jay Will on the show.
I hate seeing Jay Will. GET HIM OFF THE SHOW!
The Rockets wouldn’t make that trade even if James Harden left them his beard
Kyrie and 2 first round picks for Harden
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"KI" is too close to AI, please Jay Williams, please
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Only KI I know is the shooter from Chicago not no Kyrie Irving!
Man look im a lifelong Rockets fan...i live in Htown.....the media can dream up a James Harden KD reunion all they want.....the fact of the matter is that the Rockets have NO INTEREST in what Brooklyn is offering them for Harden....period.....not even Kyrie because of his availability issues....to the point where they are not even answering the phone for the Nets at this time.....so if they want Harden...they gonna have to get a 3rd team involved to satisfy the Rockets demands......and at this point....Houston basically has stopped ALL Harden and Westbrook trade negotiations and is ready to run it back another year with those two.
No one: Not a single soul: Max Kellerman everyday the past 3 days: “Kobe you’re a 5K diamond...”
Just call him "Kyrie" like everybody else, KI corny af
Literally Nobody: Jay Williams: Referring Kyrie as "KI"
Jay Will is so corny lol “KI” is the worst and most forced sounding nickname ever. Relax dude.
If they trade Kyrie then there is only one way it ends... Mfer retiring and becoming a full time preacher
Jay Will is so corny lol “KI” is the worst and most forced sounding nickname ever. Relax dude.
Impossible
It amazes me that the “former teammate” angle is being used once again with James Harden.. Russell Westbrook was a former teammate, and is currently a teammate.. yet they talk about the two of them like the relationship went bad. (Bad or not they likely looked at the league around them and figured, if this team is paying the two of us, and we aren’t enough, we aren’t going anywhere..) BUT this is the same group of clowns talking about KI🤣 and KD like they are best buddies. Laughable. Irving was nothing special before LBJ came back home.. leaving that team erased him from any relevance. Durant couldn’t get anything done before joining the enemy (GS), I expect less of him now. Goofy KD practically joined a championship team in the last two minutes of the game. Rings are real, but not much to speak on.. means less than his run in OKC.
0:29 “Graduated” A graduation typically follows success.. he isn’t capable of being the main guy.. no graduation necessary, he flunked out.
When did ben simmons become 4 1/2 star NBA player max? they didnt wven put Damina lillard name up in the discussion wth
Max trying so hard to hide his covid
Irving is a dumpster fire mentally.
Literally Nobody: Jay Williams: Referring Kyrie as "KI"
Max literally says the same thing everyday 😂😂😂
I would love for Kyrie to come to the West after all of that trash talking that he did about LeBron and then have to face him possibly in the playoffs. So he can get exposed and eliminated.....
Didn't even watch. Not going to happen. Nets would lose KD as well. Forget the only reason he went there was to play with "KI" (Thanks comment section)
It's about titles not eagles check it at the door
This would be hilarious because kyrie did so much brown nosing to jump on kd's back so he could show up lebron and face the Lakers in a finals battle, only for the whole plan to be detoured and he gets traded lmao
This would be a smart move for Brooklyn, bad move for Houston, kyrie is self destructible
For me there’s 6 stars and the only players who are a 6 star players are kawhi lebron and Kevin durant for me a six star is they come into your team and make you great make you winners 2 way players for me kawhi durant and lebron are different level to everybody else they can do almost everything
Max trying so hard to hide his covid
I can see that three team trade Max talked about but instead of Ben, it’s Embiid. Russel n Ben makes no sense as teammates so Embiid would be a far better fit. Houston needs a big too. Philly can get LeVert, Dinwiddie n a pick from each organization.
She is so much better than Molly!
Jay Williams: “Ki” Everybody else: 😒
Kyrie n boogie once upon a time would've been a great combo
Literally Nobody: Jay Williams: Referring Kyrie as "KI"
Everybody in this planet: Kyrie Irving Jay Williams: KI
Kylie would not show up in Houston. Bad story
Max Kellerman's NBA “Star System” (5) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: MVP (4) ⭐⭐⭐⭐: All-star (3) ⭐⭐⭐: Starter (2) ⭐⭐: Rotation (1)⭐: Ryan Hollins🤣
The only big three i want to see is Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russel Westbrook in a sub par team.
Players have become such greedy cry babies over the years it's turned off a lot of fans.
BAM! Kyrie goes to the Rockets lol
Nets can't trade irving for harden
Why on earth would the nets trade Kyrie if they want to win a championship with him and KD.. makes zero sense
They should probably trade them know what if gosh forbid westbrook or harden gets hurt they're screwed and half to keep them on a bad contract.
If that happens Kyrie will Become a laker
Stephen A is Right. James harden is a better player than Erving. It's not going to be fair but whatever they say......Russell Westbrook won't win anymore with only PJ Tucker and Ben Macklemore!
Lol 😂 they’d be fine stfu this time Stephen A
Those three are so f@
Anyone else cringe every time Jay Williams said “KI”
Why not ask for Kyrie in return for Harden? Get as much back for trading away a star player as you can. Also Jay Will does sound cringy saying K.I. 😂😂😂
Max pulling out the 2k Franchise Star ratings and didn’t even shout out lol
Kyrie isn't taken no team to the finals. playoffs, maybe but that is as far as it gets with him.
‘Kyrie’ is the same amount of syllables as ‘KI’😂
Comment underrated
I think it’s a good move, kyrie ain’t harden can’t play together
I would love to see Kyrie for Harden, Kyrie will definitely retire😂
I hope they do trade for Harden. Nothing would make me happier than watching someone do to Irving what he does to everyone else.
The three of them want to play together lol How they gone break up KD and Kyrie when Kyrie made the decision from them to go to the nets
I do! I think Kyrie needs that wake up call. Should’ve stayed with Lebron 😂
No ones gonna mention Max’s rona coughs?
Harden to the Warriors...
JW, why are you acting like people refer to Kyrie as KI? Stop it JW, and just sit there and let MK and SAS make their points. The End!
Imagine asking Durant to go to your team, then be traded because Durant asked for Harden lmao
JW is a goof
I want Harden with Brooklyn ! Those three would be great together !
KI is a great nickname for kyrie 🔥
I’ll trade kiri for harden in a heartbeats, of course if you know basketball kiri is hardly on the court. Kiri is injury prone , as for James harden he’s made out of steel and can give you 45-50 games for sure.
The nets should trade him.
Kyrie irving is better than james harden easily more efficient and clutch and is a winner short memories here
Sign Giannis right after!!!! Keep Russ there and grab Serge too and have MELO and Rondo come off the bench
Trading the one man that kept their team alive for a dude that was broke the whole season..Nani!!!!
You know. I’m not a huge fan of these “super teams” but I’ve noticed that they really open up the floor for younger guys to maximize their potential, so I think overall they’re doing a good thing.
Ide do it. Kyrie is toxic to teams get rid of him now and keep the other pieces instead of trading em away
Let harden play with KI and make Westbrook play big and play with kI
Did you say dimwit?
Steven A bias opinion Smith
So he’ll say “Kevin Durant” but refer to Kyrie Irving as “KI” I hate this dude.
A 5 star player should be able to take you to the finals
Kyrie would retire lol
Max logic doesnt make sense, as much as basketball is a star drivin league, teams win chips, so splitting a gold to smaller nuggets to create team and later bring in another star, is not a failed move
I love KD so much I hope he comes back from this injury and wins a title and finals MVP
I’m gonna be honest I don’t want Harden on my team no matter the circumstance. Three very ball dominate players with strong personalities and a new coach who hasn’t coached in his life. Yeah no thank you
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omg that would be hilarious if kyrie gets traded before ever getting to play with durant.
This may be the most disliked/detested big three the league may ever have. Everyone except Nets fans will be rooting hard against this squad. Looking back at Miami's big three, people disliked them only for LeBron's stupid "Decision." But I think everyone still appreciated Wade and Bosh. Can't wait to hate this team!
How much help does kd need to take down lebron 💀
Kyrie would retire lol
You good max
Jay try'na sound cool n start a new nickname🤦🏽♂️
Man said K.I wagwan for this dude 🤣🤣🤣 but im with max on this one. 3 way trade if nec