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Stephen A. CAN’T KNOCK Joel Embiid for prioritizing health over everything | First Take YT Exclusive
On today’s First Take YouTube Exclusive, Stephen A. Smith reacts to Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Center Joel Embiid asserting that he’ll “probably never play back-to-backs” for the rest of his career. ☑️ Subscribe to ESPN+: 📱Get the ESPN App: 🏀 Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: ☑️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: …
@tombrokow8181
October 15, 2024 at 11:18 pm
Mr. Cameron crybaby, he did France wrong. Throwing treamates under the bus. Choke artist.
@foualter102
October 15, 2024 at 11:41 pm
please be consistent SAS, of you are asking Kawhi to retire, why not do the same for Embiid?
@Togomei
October 16, 2024 at 12:44 am
Number one threat to Boston…yeah aiight 😅
@stump4522
October 16, 2024 at 2:35 am
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@BlkDiesel
October 16, 2024 at 3:00 am
Let me introduce you to MR. SCREAMIN’ A. SMITH the WALKING CONTRADICTION. Embiid gets a pass because he’s from Philly. SAS has a soft spot for Philly players. But, let that had been KAWHI LEONARD or God forbid KYRIE IRVING saying this he would of read them the riot act.
@Lowenmensch408
October 16, 2024 at 3:04 am
A very big “IF”
@Urbohat
October 16, 2024 at 6:27 am
Kwahi won two rings and 2 finals MVP.
Remember that.
Embid got the media to steal an MVP from Jokic.
@Mon3ymike90
October 16, 2024 at 7:54 am
Why is Kawhi, a proven superstar get destroyed by Stephen A for prioritizing his health, but he gives Embiid a pass, despite him not accomplishing anything as close?
@dimitrijetucovic1307
October 16, 2024 at 9:32 am
Embiid is the media’s darling.
@ogbkballa
October 16, 2024 at 10:07 am
Who else came here to see the Kawhi comments lmao
@brandonb2375
October 16, 2024 at 10:40 am
The NBA really needs to shorten the season. Load management from stars is disrespectful to the fans that pay for those expensive tickets to see the superstars play.
@Ben-yr6ul
October 16, 2024 at 10:45 am
@2:40 SAS just conveniently forgot Embiid’s 15pts, 27%fg, -28 +/- performance in the game 7 vs Celtics. Lol
@BrandeeAugustus-hi7is
October 16, 2024 at 11:11 am
I think it’s different for the two because Joel Embiid has documented obvious injuries and surgeries. Kawhi Leonard is talked about how he’s so great and a champion; yet, since he’s left San Antonio he’s had the disappearing injuries you don’t see or understand. It’s because of his success that he gets more flak. You don’t expect success from Embiid no matter how good he is.
@elvistheripper
October 16, 2024 at 12:05 pm
A small price to pay you say for sitting out. If you are a kid who saved up for a ticket to see your favorite player and he isnt playing tonight because the millionaire has bigger plane then it’s a massive price to pay. Who pays this cost ultimately? The fans. But SAS in his ivory tower wouldnt know that
@williamparker3328
October 16, 2024 at 12:16 pm
PHILADELPHIA IS DONE! NOBODY IS HEALTHY AND THEY NEVER WILL BE COMPLETELY HEALTHY! THEY NEED TO GET YOUNGER PLAYERS THAT KNOW HOW TO KEEP THEIR BODIES IN SHAPE!!!
@mapete24
October 16, 2024 at 12:16 pm
I love the requirements for the individual awards
@lakersfanforlife1987
October 16, 2024 at 12:20 pm
Stephen a u need help what if have kid came from Japan see emdid play in one them back to back would be disappointed
@botmonmon6089
October 16, 2024 at 12:24 pm
But This guy went and played in the Olympics…
@kabook4000
October 16, 2024 at 12:53 pm
I’m raising you a Smitts Duncan Ewing hakeem Robinson Eaton mourning mutumbo Kevin Willis McHale; common theme, these big men played all out. Tired of it was healthy.
@richardnelson26
October 16, 2024 at 1:11 pm
Molly who?
@mvdbutler
October 16, 2024 at 1:35 pm
No Molly Qerim On First Take TUESDAY
@glennjenkins7907
October 16, 2024 at 2:24 pm
Where is Molly
@rano2613
October 16, 2024 at 2:54 pm
I had saw it somewhere: Joe L Embiid
@kertdman
October 16, 2024 at 3:10 pm
They coulld have already been the champ if not for Kawahi’s buzzer beater.
@rudykadous4005
October 16, 2024 at 3:49 pm
Im going to be in the comment section everyday asking the same thing til i get an answer from ESPN… First of all, why havent you guys reported anything about the desaster thats going on in the lakers organization?… How come u guys dont report how good quincy olivari is and what he did to single handedly win the lakers their first game? Why hasnt that idiot coach reddick not put quincy olivari in the next game after he did so good? Why r u guys not reporting on how bad bronny is and that hes taking up a spot on the roster from aomeone who teuly deserves it? You guys are runing this yoibg mans career cause hes making bronny look bad and you guys dont care!… Its disgusting and i wont stop til ESPN is exposed… Be real with yourselves before its too late…