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@Emperor-Krack
April 23, 2026 at 8:18 pm
He’s been the goat over Jordan over 10 years ago stop it 😂
@Christian-z8p5k
April 23, 2026 at 8:23 pm
lol creeping? more like way ahead 😂
@Leyo_Leyo
April 23, 2026 at 8:38 pm
This happened before as long as lebron has floor spacers, a backup PG and a non ball dominant big just a cutter, he’ll manage to win a series offensively
But that defensive scheme it:s JJ reddick.
Rockets needs to make their perimeter shots to force Lakers double on KD should be the man guarding Sengun to fire up a 2 man Game.. Thompson is not a shooter and everytime he catches the ball from KD he always looks for Sengun.. that’s a problem
@TDGRHYTHM
April 23, 2026 at 8:40 pm
When LeBron James takes control of a playoff series, history says it’s already over.
Sitting at a perfect 32–0 when leading 2–0, LeBron has built a reputation for closing the door once he gains the upper hand.
It’s about experience, control, and knowing how to manage every moment that follows. Teams have tried to fight back from that deficit against him, but none have succeeded.
Now, with the Rockets staring at that same situation, the challenge isn’t just winning games, it’s rewriting history against one of the greatest to ever do it.
The pressure just reached another level.
@MrIncred1ble92
April 23, 2026 at 8:46 pm
13:45 pause
@r.josephj2025
April 23, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Steven A Smith was forced to say that
@jaivee8158
April 23, 2026 at 8:52 pm
Shay: Trash Talk.. then laugh
that was gold! hahaha
@v8rmusic406
April 23, 2026 at 8:54 pm
Wemby’s height changes every week LOL “7’7, 7’4, 7’5, 7’6” 😂
@marymckenzie2025
April 23, 2026 at 9:03 pm
I agree with Stephen A on this, we need to have some toughness and attitude around.
@okthen5566
April 23, 2026 at 9:12 pm
LeBron 2035 mvp in a wheelchair.
Stephen A……he’s almost there😂
@ringsideenergy
April 23, 2026 at 9:24 pm
Perk hates nikola so bad
@Mac_Daddy_Conner
April 23, 2026 at 9:26 pm
as if theres something a 41 year old can do that can make any impact on a players legacy. If you didn’t see it for the past 23 years you aint seeing it now. This is what happens when fat non athletic losers commentate on professional athletes.
@horacebledsoe7510
April 23, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Is it me or Stephen A haircut on the sides looks horrible…. 😂😂😂😂 who did his fade
@jayjohnson6567
April 23, 2026 at 9:29 pm
Come on Perk don’t jump off the ship now after all that Championship talk you been saying 🙄 spurs
@Mac_Daddy_Conner
April 23, 2026 at 9:34 pm
SAS being the spokes person for ESPN is how you know ESPN is garbo. They use to be the leaders in sports coverage now its just click bait hot take garbo
@laz7710
April 23, 2026 at 9:56 pm
We’ve known this. We don’t need stupid steven a smith’s opinion to justify what is factual.
@PoppaRyno
April 23, 2026 at 10:12 pm
Nope
@christophervelasquez2063
April 23, 2026 at 10:14 pm
The blonde looks like a female Pat McAfee lol and I can’t unsee it lol
@rameezraja5566
April 23, 2026 at 10:16 pm
So this is what motivates LeBron then.. getting past jordan
@terrellbarno5449
April 23, 2026 at 10:47 pm
Dame dolla 🤣🤣
@jamesbell6486
April 23, 2026 at 10:49 pm
Before I am here Stephen a Smith I already know what he’s going to say deflect away from the Lakers And LeBron
@mashkenchup3519
April 23, 2026 at 11:01 pm
Dude would just pretend he didn’t say this once the Lakers started losing. lol
@TianmaoMa-rd1rn
April 23, 2026 at 11:16 pm
Why are we talking about next season with Dame D.O.L.L.A when we’re in the middle of the playoffs? Chill ése
@Dozaboi
April 23, 2026 at 11:18 pm
Bron still making teammates better at 41 🐐
@BradyBryant-s4e
April 23, 2026 at 11:22 pm
He’s not even top 10