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Kawhi Leonard is the WORST SUPERSTAR Stephen A. Smith has ever seen in sports š¬ I First Take
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Chris āMad Dogā Russo join Molly Qerim to discuss Kawhi Leonardās signing a $28 million endorsement deal for a āno-show jobā and whether an investigation should be conducted. 0:00 Kawhi Leonard signs a $28 million endorsement deal 0:30 Thoughts from an anonymous former Aspiration employee 1:04 Clippers statementā¦
@992porter
September 3, 2025 at 10:43 pm
Iām disappointed in SAS. He should have spoken for to the point of the topic. This is a big deal and he played with the topic. His voice is powerful and he did nothing here. Pablo has been correct during this whole year and he did not address it
@chet174able
September 3, 2025 at 10:44 pm
Is his money. So who cares heās not stealing it. He can give his money to anyone he wants.
@KyleKelce
September 3, 2025 at 10:45 pm
Thatās Paul Georgeās voice in disguise š
@KyleKelce
September 3, 2025 at 10:46 pm
Steve Balmer is rich enough to buy all the NBA teams. Nothing will happen.
@mikekillagreen9432
September 3, 2025 at 10:46 pm
Stephen A getting 20 million to argue with players and failed predictions is getting paid to do nothing
@brandonclarke5775
September 3, 2025 at 10:48 pm
Toronto thanks you for the championship, we wanted you to stay but you went home to LA so while we are in rebuild, we are happy you left.
@unlikelyhero830pope3
September 3, 2025 at 10:53 pm
Ever since he left San amo tip his character has dropped .
@stuartprod
September 3, 2025 at 10:53 pm
Always used to say ācanāt disrespect a man for getting a bagāā¦now I guess I gotta add ālegal or notā
@Keegan.Stephen
September 3, 2025 at 10:53 pm
Five years later, as a Lakers fan, I just love to see the bullet we dodged š
Five years laters, one championship, Luka as our next superstar franchise player, endless potential for the next ten years
Vs.
Kawhi āno showā, potential fraud, zero championships or conference finals, PG exit, Ballmerās embarrassing court side theatricsā¦
Man am I glad to be a Laker
@chadreese167
September 3, 2025 at 10:57 pm
šššāWalking absenteeā would be a funny 2k build
@frankenviews4069
September 3, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Kawhi is the worst employee who is the best at basketball.
@danielplainview2360
September 3, 2025 at 11:00 pm
There is lightweight coverage of this scandal on the ESPN website. Proving once again, they are less about sports journalism and more about entertainment. Canāt hurt the product.
@Mark198d
September 3, 2025 at 11:02 pm
I donāt ever wanna hear Mad Dog and Stephen A talk about a serious news story like this. They are both unserious people.
@RasaanRphp
September 3, 2025 at 11:04 pm
4:22 š missed like 34 games before playing 21-25 š
@2gulfalco
September 3, 2025 at 11:08 pm
Ballmer and his billions make him invulnerable, the NBA will totally cover for him AGAIN
@ree-h4l
September 3, 2025 at 11:09 pm
2:52 āā¦in SPOURTSā
@Nature440-d8z
September 3, 2025 at 11:11 pm
Podcasts straight to ESPN
@brandonharbison3991
September 3, 2025 at 11:12 pm
He turned into Casper the ghost š» lately
@MoneyMitch365
September 3, 2025 at 11:12 pm
False take ! KD is the absolute worst āsuperstarā that needed a 73-9 team for rings. Kawhi did the complete opposite and earned his.
@Danny-hj2qg
September 3, 2025 at 11:13 pm
Balmer can do whatever he wants with his own money.
@silentd_6
September 3, 2025 at 11:14 pm
Stop giving billionaires the benefit of the doubt
@antaviousphillips5767
September 3, 2025 at 11:16 pm
Dat fool said trust me theyāll be more šššššš
@nr30199
September 3, 2025 at 11:17 pm
Some people have all the luck
@JoeyHuman
September 3, 2025 at 11:17 pm
āthatās the Kawhi I know ā he gets paid to do nothingā This story is Stephen Aās Super Bowl victory lmao
@WendellRagler
September 3, 2025 at 11:19 pm
Stephen always talking about getting a bag he getting the bag but Stephen trying to paint a company man narrative shame on you Stephen Aā¦.