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Mad Dog says the Knicks would ‘HAVE TO’ trade Brunson for Jokic if… 👀 | First Take
On First Take, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Stephen A. Smith, Markieff Morris and Marcus Morris Sr. join Shae Cornette to discuss Jalen Brunson’s legacy in New York and more. 0:00 Is Brunson a top-5 player? 3:04 Mad Dog responds 4:55 Rebuttal 6:35 Stephen A. responds 8:15 Has Brunson proved himself? 11:35 Final thoughts ✔️ Subscribe…
@mobjay901
June 17, 2026 at 10:00 pm
I’m sorry Steve but you was pissed when the Knicks first got brunson, he exposed y’all and now this show is hard to watch
@TBreezy2025
June 17, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Why tf would they trade away the center piece and finals mvp who led the NY Knicks to their first nba championship in 53 year 😅😅
@TEON925
June 17, 2026 at 10:04 pm
crazy to think in the past the champions star is the best player in the world. now NY wins championship and tells brunson is TOP 5. did you understand what he does? check the numbers he breaks during the run? crazy mtfers!
@MikeColascione-o5v
June 17, 2026 at 10:08 pm
Stupidity commences. What the hell are these conversations.
@justgary2471
June 17, 2026 at 10:09 pm
Brunson isnt a top-5 star, Brunson is a Top-5 WINNER. Dude is not MJ, Bron, Kobe, Steph, Dirk, Shaq, Magic, or Bird. BUT Brunson is a generational winner.
All he does is win on every level and compose himself as a leader. He is a role model to kids.
If WW3 ever happens, Brunson would never lose a fight.
@trevorprior7
June 17, 2026 at 10:11 pm
The disrespect to Brunson. Guy wins the chip, single handily wins game 5. Not only a champion, but does it for NY after a 53 year drought! And y’all do him dirty with this conversation? They ain’t even had the parade yet.
SAS usually annoys me, but thank you for standing up for Brunson putting them on notice with this Brunson blasphemy and dropping facts on their heads.
@deweysrt2753
June 17, 2026 at 10:14 pm
Mad Dogs takes are always horrible
@davidrodriguez3444
June 17, 2026 at 10:20 pm
Tell Mad Dog he’s an idiot.
@floydhockey71
June 17, 2026 at 10:23 pm
Mad dogs made a career off being a loud moron.
@deweysrt2753
June 17, 2026 at 10:25 pm
Stephen A Cooked Mad Dog
@WaGwan-n6x
June 17, 2026 at 10:27 pm
Jokic is old and slow. Brunson has about 4 or 5 more years of prime
@juviegull
June 17, 2026 at 10:27 pm
SA IS RIGHT FOR ONCE
@HipHopIsRealUniverse
June 17, 2026 at 10:32 pm
mad dog turned up on Stephen A Smith..lol i love it.. i used watch mad dog on WFAN for years.. love hm.
@TravoisKnox
June 17, 2026 at 10:32 pm
Don’t start that B’s they need to add role players only they str8
@maxdubs222
June 17, 2026 at 10:33 pm
Shut the f up. Jalen is a Knick lifer now
@808Buddha
June 17, 2026 at 10:51 pm
this must be the ultimate rage bait. the nova connect doesnt work with other players. its like telepathy essentially with hart and bridges and brunson.
@ProjectDMediaGroup
June 17, 2026 at 10:51 pm
Mad dog Russo is so old and dumb it actually hurts
@spttttttt
June 17, 2026 at 10:53 pm
they hate that they were completely wrong about brunson. hope he keeps winning chip after chip just so these pundits are reminded of that repeatedly
@tylercole5218
June 17, 2026 at 10:58 pm
These segments are a part of why ESPN has lost all it’s respect
@BallOut724
June 17, 2026 at 11:00 pm
No player is better than Brunson right now. The Champ is HERE!
BallOut!!!
@bhlenguides
June 17, 2026 at 11:06 pm
Anything for clicks huh?
@kiritonaruto1988
June 17, 2026 at 11:17 pm
I love Doggy debating Stephen A, he’s the show go Doggy! Shenae is also the best.
@coachgeorgepenn
June 17, 2026 at 11:18 pm
😂 Out your mind if you think JB would get traded
@MJR2K
June 17, 2026 at 11:22 pm
There’s too many people on this panel
@stickler6014
June 17, 2026 at 11:29 pm
I think the Knicks should trade Tyler Kolek for Anthony Edwards straight up. Maybe have to throw a second round pick as a sweetener. It just makes sense for both sides.