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Stephen A. says Kawhi Leonard ‘SHOULD BE BANNED!’ | First Take
Stephen A. Smith and Chris Canty join First Take to discuss Kawhi Leonard having an undisclosed sponsorship agreement allegedly worth millions of dollars with the company that designed the Clippers’ videoboard. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: #ESPN #NBA
@TroyWilliamsYouTube
August 7, 2026 at 10:47 pm
As if these guys don’t get paid enough, and yet Kawhi still wants a side hustle? Greed beyond words.
@rodneyperry7940
August 7, 2026 at 10:47 pm
Corruption has to be treated the same way as racism. Forced sale.
@SoundBiteLord
August 7, 2026 at 10:48 pm
1 year is not enough. Balmer should be out as owner
@johnwillard6324
August 7, 2026 at 10:48 pm
Didn’t JOE Smith get caught doing this at GS
@JohnPoloMedia
August 7, 2026 at 10:50 pm
This is horrible reporting!!! Clearly he did not listen to the full breakdown. Kawhi didn’t get all his money from Aspiration and they ain’t even come close to discussing Balmers involvement. I get it, yall are protecting the NBA or y’all really don’t care.
@erock8000
August 7, 2026 at 10:51 pm
SAS on here dry snitching. “Good job Pablo Torres”. Basically saying, it’s not me since I’m talking about this topic. It’s all Pablo!
@dbear452345
August 7, 2026 at 10:52 pm
According to cba Kawhi can’t be suspended.. His contract can be voided though
@irvingmillardjr9240
August 7, 2026 at 10:55 pm
Get rid of the cap let them brothers get paid
@mrmrsnever
August 7, 2026 at 10:55 pm
Gtfoh …More than a yr
@Ant-Tee
August 7, 2026 at 10:59 pm
That needs to go to Ballmer he
The worst one out of everybody ballmer pulled off heists he been stealing and smuggling all kinds of money then built a stadium and pocketed it
@Pattyomcshaunessey
August 7, 2026 at 11:00 pm
who is the moderator today?
@JasonQuinn-qq4om
August 7, 2026 at 11:00 pm
The Clippers modo is if you’re not cheating you’re not trying.
@SayWhat336
August 7, 2026 at 11:01 pm
Balmer may as well sell the team
@Ewebster601
August 7, 2026 at 11:08 pm
Where is Kendrick Perkins?
@Rob-b2q8p
August 7, 2026 at 11:08 pm
Just. be glad they did not win the title in 2020. It would stain the league forever
@James-r1g6f
August 7, 2026 at 11:09 pm
The only dude to put LeBron on his back
@thedudeunchained7583
August 7, 2026 at 11:12 pm
Crazy hypocrisy…Sneaker companies have been rewarding players for being on big market teams like Lakers for ages. Then you had teams in lower tax staates …it’s never been a level playing field in regards to money off the court.
@reggmac594
August 7, 2026 at 11:14 pm
Pablo Torre deserves a Pulitzer award for his journalism
@myceliumrunning
August 7, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Everyone’s pointing the finger at the clippers but Kawhi cosigned on all those deals. Kick him out of the league.
@jwill9817
August 7, 2026 at 11:16 pm
Stephen A. STFU already!! Y’all care more than the fans actually do. We just wanna see him hoop.
@BacardiiM3
August 7, 2026 at 11:17 pm
The flippers are done lol. Shaq’s curse lives on
@albertoy4
August 7, 2026 at 11:18 pm
one year ban?
this one should be lifetime ban.
why do purple think ballmer is any good? he’s an obnoxious billionaire. he’s shady as fok in my book.
@bennytakeson
August 7, 2026 at 11:20 pm
Balmer has more money than God and a team of attorneys, he will not go quietly. Arbitration… this is gonna get really nasty for the NBA.
@WorkersUnited111
August 7, 2026 at 11:21 pm
Hot take: every owner does this for superstars and have been doing it for years.
@Slayboy504
August 7, 2026 at 11:24 pm
If he wants to do Kawhi, then go cover the hundreds of professional athletes that does the exact same thing! Who cares if he’s getting hush money on the side, horrible story