On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins join Molly Qerim to react to the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
0:00 Anthony Edwards-Luka Doncic comparison
3:44 Higher on Ant-Man or more down on Luka?
5:22 How do you view Nico Harrison now?
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@DrumDrumMan-p1t
May 1, 2025 at 9:26 pm
Steven A. Luka is now a free agent, he does not have to resign with the Lakers, So He Is Not The Heir Apparent
@jjnelson3232
May 1, 2025 at 9:36 pm
Nico was right, the boy is milk toast. Can’t guard a statue!
@Cluadeing
May 1, 2025 at 10:46 pm
Sure.. but where are the Mavs?
@jjnelson3232
May 2, 2025 at 12:53 am
@@Cluadeing The Mavs when healthy is the better team, that’s where they at. The Lakers going home next season again because to really be championship material they need a complete rebuild. LeBron needs to retire and they need to overhaul their roster. They will make small changes and be right back at the house next year playoffs because they Dumb and stubborn like their arrogant coach.
@jjnelson3232
May 2, 2025 at 12:55 am
@@Cluadeing Nico was right and time will prove it. Last night was just a sample.
@kevlarbrinks4734
May 1, 2025 at 9:37 pm
Luka got schooled by his daddy Anthony Edwards πππππππππ
@jjnelson3232
May 1, 2025 at 9:38 pm
Anthony is a overall better basketball player than Luka.
@zmoneytmnt
May 1, 2025 at 9:47 pm
LeBron had an ok series but his demeanor didn’t seem the same. He was laughing and Joking a lot. 2012 LeBron had a completely different demeanor. I guess you can’t blame him because he’s getting old
@KMDJ3
May 1, 2025 at 9:54 pm
The got no center π€·πΌββοΈ
@r.m.90
May 1, 2025 at 10:06 pm
So Nico was right π
@Cluadeing
May 1, 2025 at 10:45 pm
Where are the Mavs?
@alexandermontufar497
May 1, 2025 at 10:09 pm
We get it y’all retards hate Luka have been discrediting him his entire career bc y’all can’t stand his greatness so y’all are desperately searching for the next great American hope. Ant will never be better than Luka & hasn’t outplayed him in the series not even close. Ant & Luka are at opposite ends of the media-love spectrum. They’re trying to push one dude as the face of the nba and they’re trying to diminish and disrespect the other dude 24/7.
He never even been first team all-nba and Luka would’ve had 6 if he didn’t get injured
@combat_sports_fan
May 1, 2025 at 10:50 pm
As someone who has watched Luka’s entire career, I stand firm on it, if Luka stays on the Lakers, Ant Man will probably win a championship before him. Luka WILL need to move from Los Angeles to win a championship.
@combat_sports_fan
May 1, 2025 at 10:51 pm
The objective difference is, Luka needs a Better Team, guys like Ant Man, Prime Lebron, Jordan, etc they ARE the Team, bc they are ELITE BOTH ends of the floor.
@niean1
May 1, 2025 at 11:39 pm
Luka is clear of ant and itβs not close
@combat_sports_fan
May 2, 2025 at 12:26 am
@@niean1 because you guys factor in only offense. No he is not clear of Ant OVERALL. DEFENSE AND OFFENSE is BASKETBALL.
@Samiou322
May 1, 2025 at 11:04 pm
Luka averaged 30 this series, which would have been much more without the game he was sick. The Lakers only big man they dont play. You guys are nuts.
@Kenny-qg9gc
May 2, 2025 at 2:43 am
@@Samiou322 Ant could of averaged more if he didn’t get hurt in game 4 when LeBron fell on him. But I get it we just ignore Ant injuries lol.
@Brian..S
May 1, 2025 at 11:17 pm
Antiman skunt
@dexterdaniels2953
May 1, 2025 at 11:41 pm
Ive never liked lukas game but i love his skillset
@dexterdaniels2953
May 1, 2025 at 11:43 pm
Nico cookedπππ
@jaredyoung1317
May 2, 2025 at 12:06 am
How is Shay doing after LA loss
@losmechus29
May 2, 2025 at 12:12 am
neither, love Luka, hate Ant
@bullsfan2021
May 2, 2025 at 12:17 am
They should’ve played Dalton, Hayes and Vanderbilt more
@jabariblake4523
May 2, 2025 at 12:33 am
Did SAS win that bet against Jay??
@jkj03_
May 2, 2025 at 12:45 am
How exactly did they defend Bron Jwill? Itβs not like heβs getting doubled like Ant Man and Steph. Heβs not getting beat up like MJ? Youβre telling me that βfreight trainβ everyone made him out to be canβt bully Ant Man? We already knew that tho from when Kobe was being just being simply physical with him.
@slaerkz
May 2, 2025 at 12:48 am
ESPN doing the hardwork to put the BLAME on Luka. Classic.
@Kenny-qg9gc
May 2, 2025 at 2:36 am
@@slaerkz All superstars get blamed when they lose. Especially if you was the favorite to win the series. It happens in all sports.
@wisdomforever7703
May 2, 2025 at 12:58 am
Anthony Edwards is top 3 player in the world. You could make an argue that he has little to no weaknesses in his game. Only Jokic and Shai is giving Ant a run for best player in the world title.
@JoeyHuman
May 2, 2025 at 1:35 am
Back to Nico apologizing lol They played 1 half together and get every excuse in the book
@JoseAntonioPachecoVela-nm3jn
May 2, 2025 at 1:50 am
Where the heck is Shannon Sharp??
He is nowhere to be found
@Hoops-Insider-q1q
May 2, 2025 at 2:13 am
Are we praising Ant too much for “two-way effort,” or is Luka getting unfairly dragged just because he doesnβt fit the defense-first narrative?
@daoyang8919
May 2, 2025 at 2:34 am
Yeah I don’t see any Mavs fans defending Luka atm