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Stephen A. has TWO QUESTIONS about Kawhi Leonard going forward… | First Take
On First Take, Kendrick Perkins, Brian Windhorst and Stephen A. Smith join Amina Smith to discuss the latest NBA storylines, including: 0:00 All-Star Game 2:30 Kendrick Perkins responds 5:00 Kawhi Leonard’s performance 8:30 Slam Dunk Contest ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: #ESPN #NBA
@dashawnwhye5922
February 16, 2026 at 8:32 pm
Kawhi leonard been a top player since 2014 when he destroyed miami in the finals 4 to 1 he locked lebron down after game 2 miami got blown 3 times kawhi was on his prime at that time and he was a defensive player of the year back to back and he has one of the nastiest mid range shots in the game his fade away is crazy soon as he shoots it i already know its going in then he went to the raptors and one a championship in his first season sure he missed some games to work on himself but when it came to the to the playoffs and the finals he showed up once again i hope he wins a championship with la it would be crazy
@Waldoo-o
February 16, 2026 at 8:36 pm
Kawhi is only balling out because it’s a contract year for him. He will sign a contract and go extinct and be injured again. Kawhi is overrated
@VinneyManlalayagVlogOfficial
February 16, 2026 at 8:53 pm
He’s a beast in that all star play not winning Mvp trade him again the east be a king champ again
@justlivinglife86
February 16, 2026 at 8:58 pm
I disagree ant man doesn’t play like mj . Stephen a sniffing u definitely need to be tested
@pkeys11
February 16, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Why are we not praising Kawhi for his performances yesterday…over 30 points in 12 minutes that’s insane!!
@paulpryce739
February 16, 2026 at 9:04 pm
Kawhi is a fake. He was faking injuries to get money under the table from Ballmer. All of a sudden, he is “in form” and “healthy”. We have NEVER seen him play well. Ballmer, Kawhi, Aspiration were all schemeing and he got busted, and now he is being shamed into play now. He BETTER PLAY and PLAY WELL. Let’s keep it 100, Kawhi is a fraud. Ballmer was doing illegal dealing and they got BUSTED!
@bryanpage1011
February 16, 2026 at 9:10 pm
if this is what counts as sports journalism these days just pack it up espn. no facts or commentary just hate
@ameenahsan3748
February 16, 2026 at 9:10 pm
Kawhi has arguably been a top 10 player this season end of story
@AngelaLopez-kq6xk
February 16, 2026 at 9:11 pm
ESPN ….. needs to be sued 💯
For tht damage done to players ❤
@elliottwilson2352
February 16, 2026 at 9:36 pm
SAS is so corny
@nathanjackson2136
February 16, 2026 at 9:39 pm
Why when kawhi said he was better den Kobe people got mad 😭
@Guruji-2002ঐ
February 16, 2026 at 9:41 pm
Stupid mf in social media they don’t know what they talking so stupid
@Guruji-2002ঐ
February 16, 2026 at 9:41 pm
I’m tired this two stupid mf in this show kick them out park and Stephen a
@nitoshadow
February 16, 2026 at 9:41 pm
only 2 players in the league i’d be confident in to take a mid roster and get a ring… jokic and kawhi, theres a few players that could get a mid team to the finals like jimmy butler but dont have enough to win it all
i just they impact is just game changing
but let me know if i missed anyone n dont say bron kd or steph cuz they needed multiple all stars
@nitoshadow
February 16, 2026 at 9:44 pm
kawhi dont owe the nba nun, but yea he be hurt but we all know what he do when he step on the court
@tezmoe5TTV
February 16, 2026 at 9:58 pm
6:57 what was that noise??
@kentown716
February 16, 2026 at 9:58 pm
Why do people want to see LeBron in the dunk contest he is not going to be a creative dunker dude stiff as hell
@Ckearney88
February 16, 2026 at 10:10 pm
Call out Luka and Joker sas
@EMPEROR_KING_SIDDY79
February 16, 2026 at 10:12 pm
Kawhi Leonard Jordan 🎯✍🏾😂
Especially when they let pg-13 go to the 76ers
@EMPEROR_KING_SIDDY79
February 16, 2026 at 10:12 pm
Clippers just got a lil younger
@kthafinnese
February 16, 2026 at 10:15 pm
Kawhi got 2 rings and 2 finals mvps some guys like Carmelo and Tracy don’t even got a ring
@eurosolomon5631
February 16, 2026 at 10:16 pm
Man oh man Stephen a just want hot topics and fake narratives. He the ONLY one still complaining for clicks smfh
@raphaeljansa7986
February 16, 2026 at 10:22 pm
best 2 way player in last 15yrs. Stop hatin on Kawhi, he is elite. The Aspiration story lingering is the only dark cloud.
Antman is amazing but cant make a a daddy of 4 kids from 4 women the face of the NBA, even Ant himself knows. no need to push that narrative .
@Rich_Bower
February 16, 2026 at 10:22 pm
Reading the comments you fans pick and choose. Where is this sympathy for AD cause AD has played more games than kwahi in the last 5-6 years easily