Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Monica McNutt get together on First Take to discuss Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel’s impact as rookies, which teams should push for Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the trade deadline and what’s going on with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
0:00 Cooper Flagg explodes for 49 points
2:00 Kon Knueppel and Steph Curry rookie comparisons
5:47 Who is the best star to pair Giannis with?
11:20 Which team needs Giannis the most?
13:27 How vulnerable are the Thunder in the West?
17:08 Potential Giannis and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pairing?
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@aytac007
January 31, 2026 at 1:05 am
The only team that giannis will look good at is the rockets, the guy is a point forward, he needs the ball at all times to be successful, he would be a perfect fit with kd, as kd does not need to touch the ball that much to score.
@obryn
January 31, 2026 at 1:05 am
Nico would trade Coop
@MilitantMaddawgs
January 31, 2026 at 1:18 am
Definitely would
@MilitantMaddawgs
January 31, 2026 at 1:18 am
Giannis for Coop/Washington would be perfect
@dannicosworld8252
January 31, 2026 at 1:10 am
What about Atlanta, they have young players and they have the NOP, first round pick which will most likely be top 4. They can use CJ’s contract and maybe Rizacher as well
@MilitantMaddawgs
January 31, 2026 at 1:13 am
Comparing Flagg to LeBron is SO disrespectful
@Evilevilmonkeyy
January 31, 2026 at 1:15 am
0:05 lol bs no one knew luka would be this cold
@RajuKu-z1p
January 31, 2026 at 1:16 am
THUNDER WERE OBLIGATED FROM THE ONSET, the thunder squad needs to trade everyone, shooting is demoralizing as nobody can put the ball in the hoop except Shai, if they did Shai would be averaging 15-20 assists nightly currently it’s an injustice to his gameplay Sam p better start vetting and scouting and bring in new talent to complement Shai’s ability and talent.
@jaysonvelasquez726
January 31, 2026 at 1:20 am
I agree with the thinking of the Giannis-Ant pair and in the scond list, Giannis- Brunson pair.
@joem7462
January 31, 2026 at 1:21 am
They all run de court on defense when theyre rookies yo. Just wait till the have more years on the league
@THUGGO773
January 31, 2026 at 1:25 am
Dallas will trade Coop next year 😂😂😂😂😂
@OrangeCAT-o5i
January 31, 2026 at 1:27 am
i think OKC should go all in for Giannis
@eliasih8628
January 31, 2026 at 1:30 am
Lebron never had the offensive package that Cooper Flagg has, lol wth is Windhorst saying
@BennyGPrice
January 31, 2026 at 1:39 am
Not advertising tanking lol
@BennyGPrice
January 31, 2026 at 1:42 am
Niko would trade him for Carl Anthony towns right now
@suppamarz7592
January 31, 2026 at 1:45 am
Monica is very unprofessional. wow is she always like this?
@BennyGPrice
January 31, 2026 at 1:50 am
Monica look sexy as Picasso lol
@BCrahan1216
January 31, 2026 at 1:56 am
Bro I’ve barely seen a single highlight clip of this dude. I’d put Zion over Cooper
@salahsabiti6901
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 am
Guys it’s Steph. The off the ball action. Giannis driving. OKC will be confused. I know in my gut.
@xmajesticfaithx5587
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 am
Lebron is NOT a complete player SMH
@theadvisor513
January 31, 2026 at 2:01 am
Somebody please get Monica😂 WTH!
@ek1743
January 31, 2026 at 2:07 am
Giannis with OKC is not scary at all. To get him, they’d have to give up Jalen/Chet, and likely two of Wiggins/Wallace/Joe/Mitchell. Giannis and SGA also both need the ball in their hands. Thats why him and Dame didn’t work
@DonQuixoteSosa
January 31, 2026 at 2:07 am
That fit ain’t it for a sports talk show 😂😂
@QUANGCẦMtrương
January 31, 2026 at 2:15 am
Oh my god! GIANNIS vs SGA,,…OKC will be the next champion
@fir2nino
January 31, 2026 at 2:16 am
Why is monica still hired after racist comments about that wnba player ?
@DomsDiner160
January 31, 2026 at 2:25 am
Judy Funnie 😂❤
@EFlyMcfly2
January 31, 2026 at 2:31 am
Rince and repeat.
Same old Cheet.
Boring.
Circus show in a nut shell.