First Take previews Spurs vs. Grizzlies ahead of the play-in game
Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman discuss head coach Gregg Popovich and star player Ja Morant’s importance to their respective teams ahead of the San Antonio Spurs facing off against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Melanated God
May 19, 2021 at 6:26 pm
I agree with Max.
Brandon Linson
May 19, 2021 at 6:28 pm
Spurs will win both teams don’t shoot well from 3 but spurs are better so it comes down to who makes more 3s
Bryan
May 19, 2021 at 8:18 pm
The Grizzlies are the better team and theyโre at home lol. The Spurs have one of the worst paint defenses in the league. So their only chance to win is by hitting 3โs. If they donโt fall theyโre completely screwed
heartofthenba
May 19, 2021 at 8:35 pm
@Bryan Lol how do we have the one of the worst paint defenses in the league? When Jakob Poeltl is on the floor, the Spurs are 4th in Defensive Rating.
Bryan
May 19, 2021 at 8:40 pm
@heartofthenba You guys allow the 5th most paint points in the nba
Billy Williams
May 19, 2021 at 10:08 pm
Dude the Grizzlies will win we already beat them in back to back games in their own building we can beat them one more time we dominated them last time we played them lol!
MB CVADF3
May 19, 2021 at 6:42 pm
As of now DeRozan>Morant
Kyle Jr
May 19, 2021 at 9:18 pm
Yes Derozen has playoff experience but I don’t know
MB CVADF3
May 19, 2021 at 10:19 pm
@Kyle Jr DeRozan is a playoff choker though, so the Grizzlies are my pick.
Kyle Jr
May 19, 2021 at 10:23 pm
@MB CVADF3 same
ruben d
May 19, 2021 at 6:42 pm
As a Spurs fan, I’m just glad we got a segment. Go Spurs Go. Don’t sleep on us for one game
Billy Williams
May 19, 2021 at 10:39 pm
@Aryan Sharma Nah I donโt think so bruh lmao but feel free to believe what you want to believe tho itโs a free country! ๐๐๐
Aryan Sharma
May 19, 2021 at 10:40 pm
@Jugg 901 dawg show respect on the spurs because for two decades they have been whooping whatever team you a fan of.
ruben d
May 19, 2021 at 10:43 pm
@Billy Williams if you win it’s what it is, but we ain’t lying down. That’s all I’m saying, no easy Dub. Jim Carey Mentality, so your telling me there’s a chance.
Billy Williams
May 19, 2021 at 10:55 pm
@ruben d I didnโt say that yโall gonna lay down Iโm sure we will get your best shot tonight yโall season on the line just like ours will be! But I feel like we should come out on top we shall see may the best team win mane!
Billy Williams
May 20, 2021 at 2:35 am
@Aryan Sharma How did that work out for you bro lol!
Bongkito Pascual
May 19, 2021 at 6:44 pm
Love my spurs but itโs just so hard to win without DWhite. We definitely miss him.
King Magick
May 19, 2021 at 6:46 pm
Is it just me or does molly looked cracked out in this video
Mr. Anderson
May 19, 2021 at 6:46 pm
I got the Grizzlies in 1
Hot Takes
May 19, 2021 at 6:48 pm
Would be incredible to see Pop win one more ring. Probably wonโt happen bc the Spurs wonโt be good enough soon but I would give him the GOAT title among head coaches for sure.
aimee alexis
May 19, 2021 at 7:05 pm
Ja๐๐๐โค
It's Yuh Boyyy
May 19, 2021 at 7:16 pm
Demar is heavily slept on
Hayden Nyagah
May 19, 2021 at 7:16 pm
this whole segment was basically one big diss to DeRozan. He’s really become underrated since being in San Antonio
jonathan Highsmith
May 19, 2021 at 7:35 pm
I feel like Stephen a and max disagree just because they need to keep up the show on
masta monsta
May 19, 2021 at 7:52 pm
Morant needs to stop being timid and go out there dominate the game. This man playing like Mike Conley wanna avg. 17 18 pts. No bruh Ja go out there and get 30+
martin salas
May 19, 2021 at 7:52 pm
Go Spurs Go… its worthy to say both teams …could lose a star player and move on ..looking at injury to which will help your bench and in the playoffs becomes very important…the healthy team wins it…and that’s that.
Bryan
May 19, 2021 at 8:15 pm
The Grizzlies are more healthy than the Spurs
Justin Humphrey
May 19, 2021 at 8:01 pm
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LouisianaSteppin 4life
May 19, 2021 at 8:03 pm
Man they disagree with each other every time Smh you kno pop more important stop it stephen stop it
Scott Sullivan
May 19, 2021 at 8:07 pm
The spurs need to play their bench more and let patty comes off bench with Lonnie walker!!!!
PrettyBoyErin
May 19, 2021 at 8:09 pm
I think spurs will win
Victor Juarez
May 19, 2021 at 8:34 pm
Steven A smith always hates on the spurs man is still salty about 99โ ๐๐๐
Muddy Waters
May 19, 2021 at 8:39 pm
Pop needs to retire or join another team. The west is full of young upcoming teams. The Suns, Pelicans, Grizzlies, and Nuggets are super young and will make the playoffs for the next 5+ years. Then you add both LA teams, the Jazz, Portland, GS, and interesting Minnesota team. Spurs just donโt strike fear into anyone anymore and donโt have any young superstars.
Kanye East
May 19, 2021 at 8:49 pm
He will never coach another team. It would be so weird lol. Heโll retire with the Spurs
Memphis Grizzlies
May 19, 2021 at 9:33 pm
Stephen A. tho ๐
Wutbitch 420
May 19, 2021 at 9:48 pm
Stephen A you need to stay of tha weeed man! Go Spurs Go!
Cahvant Hayden
May 19, 2021 at 10:12 pm
I need Patty Mills to get to assists
William Shaw
May 20, 2021 at 2:13 am
2011 Grizzles finish off Spurs same building tonight 2021 Grizzles finish off Spurs same building wow
Juicy
May 20, 2021 at 2:32 am
ESPN Actually talking about the Spurs? WOW The sky must be falling