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@susan3288
February 14, 2025 at 9:10 pm
THERE YOU GO AGAIN, A BANDWAGON FAN WITH THE LAKERS. SO THE ALL-STAR WEEKEND IS JUST FOR FUN. WHY GO ALL OUT IN THE ALL STAR GAME BRING YOUR A GAME TO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON.
@LynetteKern-r3w
February 14, 2025 at 9:11 pm
Stephen A., just STOP! LeBron needs help. Luca will do his best.
@danielsabzerou3506
February 14, 2025 at 9:13 pm
Ben Simmons succumbed to the Kardashian Curse.
@maxhedrick311
February 14, 2025 at 9:15 pm
KP might me on the spectrum I’m deadass
@smokefreehouse
February 14, 2025 at 9:21 pm
Of course he does. Dude can’t stop talking about lebron. Denver is dominating everyone and never says anything about them.
@wowmawc
February 14, 2025 at 9:24 pm
The media has pushed “chips/rings” so much that teams and players has to use every advantage they can get to be able to win one.
Instead of trying, theyd just cruise this weekend and rest for the 2nd half of the grind.
@relaxingwaves361
February 14, 2025 at 9:25 pm
Lol. The allstar is not was it was because today’s NBA players doesn’t have the same competitiveness as Kobe or MJ.
@LynetteKern-r3w
February 14, 2025 at 9:37 pm
Lately, Stephen A. sounds more like a MAGA member than that SMART, WELL DRESSED host on ESPN we 💗 watching daily. All he needs is the STUPID red cap.
@thewhambulance4677
February 14, 2025 at 9:37 pm
the NHL did things different this year. They did the 4 nations. 4 countries of players competing in an Olympic style tournmnent.They have been playing hard.
@therealone310
February 14, 2025 at 9:43 pm
No one likes feeling like they have to work and have no voice or any sort of independence. I feel like the league is treating these players like their objects now. Thats my personal opinion, and when you feel like you have no voice you rebel. Thats what I think is taking place. I think Adam Silva and other owners after years back from trades are taking all these players rights. That’s why they get injured half play on purpose etc.
@Troubl3dYouth
February 14, 2025 at 9:50 pm
They cant win anything with defense 😂 delusional lakers frank glazer
@YpTooWavvy
February 14, 2025 at 9:54 pm
Sas you can go complain to the nba. Yo words aren’t bigger than the nba dawg pls chill
@HondoHozho
February 14, 2025 at 9:55 pm
How the hell is the team that gets more news coverage of their losses than the best team in the NBA’s wins, a sleeper?
🤔
@stevejames9167
February 14, 2025 at 9:57 pm
That game is a joke. What a waste of everything. Get rid of it for these lazy, spoiled leeches.
@RegalToneT
February 14, 2025 at 10:04 pm
Stephen A.. that’s actually a pretty good idea. The NBA players promote the slam dunk contest and make it a city thing..
@LexFlowState
February 14, 2025 at 10:04 pm
I think they should get rid of the All-Star game and instead play a dodgeball game. That would be fun as hell! Because if you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a ball😂
@tonyLee-rw3cv
February 14, 2025 at 10:04 pm
I think JJ Reddick should have Luca come off the bench. In coming off the bench, JAMES and Luca can alternate running the offense. This will also allow Vincent, Knect and other role players more playing time. The rotation before Luca was amazing and their defense was rated #1 during that period. Imagine having James and Luca in the 4th Q with fresh legs. Let’s face it, both James and Luca need the ball, and by having Luca come off the bench, the Lakers will have the top 2 offense generaters always on the court.
@jjones2509
February 14, 2025 at 10:13 pm
Sleeper?
@cmattil
February 14, 2025 at 10:16 pm
Perk needs to go back to high school and learn a bit
@ENY11207
February 14, 2025 at 10:21 pm
SAS: Ben Simmons war in Ukraine lol😂I listen to first take for one main reason to hear SAS! 😂
@cliffordmartin3303
February 14, 2025 at 10:22 pm
Lakers have to beat Denver either on Feb 22nd, March 14 or March 19th.
Then I’ll believe they are the sleeper team
@cmattil
February 14, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Yeah Norman Powell is an all star but you 🐈 won’t say who should come off. Get real
@nbapbaupdate8338
February 14, 2025 at 10:26 pm
Ben10 ROTY 💯
@bashawnking1452
February 14, 2025 at 10:29 pm
I keep saying east vs west in the winning side get home court in the finals
@jonathanaguilera8078
February 14, 2025 at 10:30 pm
How are tbe lakers a sleep pick. Stephen A loves the lakers