The NBA Countdown crew pick one word that describes the new-look Dallas Mavericks headed by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, but Stephen A. expresses doubt in their ability to win games.
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31 Comments
This narrative that Kyrie doesn't play defense has proven to be false.
Didn’t think we’d beat Utah last year, definitely didn’t have us beating Phoenix. You can’t tell me the current roster is worse than last year once everyone’s healthy… y’all just watch
2:46:50 Let’s only take a moment to congratulate how many time and effort she put into this videos!?
It's fabulous, and I think they justify a lot more than that.
Luka and Kyrie will be defending the 4th and 5th best players on the floor. They both play decent enough defence and the Mavs whole system is about switching. Green, Bullock and Kleber will be guarding the best guys on the opposite team 95% of the time
5:14:43 Can we simply take a minute to appreciate how many time and dedication was placed in this videos?
It's incredible, and I consider they justify a lot more than that!
Professional Hater Stephen A. Snitch
Tbh, this is good. As a Mavs fan, I dont want Stephen A on our side. Dallas is a much better team as underdogs than favorites.
Dallas played one game people. Do you think Kyrie will behave well for the long run along side Luka? They need to go through fire and water, be together on the court, and handle the loss to see how they gel and come together when most needed. It could be Luka’s beginning of downfall in his career
they're not lockdown defenders, but Luka and Kyrie play D.
When it comes to Kyrie Irving, I don't take Stephen A Smith seriously. He gets in his menstrual period whenever discussing Kyrie.
They just love to hate on kyrie just wait till they’re proven wrong
Stephen A just say the mavs could go back to wcf the other day now he is saying they could go home in the first round . How you switch up just like that c'mon SMH !!
Gotta love these analysts. Mavs defense is elite if you compare it to the Suns.
Ain’t no way they first round exits
All these guy talking about defense, there are very few defensive teams in the west anyway, it's an offensive arms race.
just wait till Luka and Kai start cooking them boys
Luka and kyried defense isn't as bad as people make it out to be.
Both cats better learn how to play defense
suns ain’t going to the finals. i don’t trust book and cp3 in the playoffs
What a 🧢 narrative. Kyrie + Luka = 🏆
Stephen A. Is entertaining AF but his takes is mostly wrong
Lets see how they create the narrative its gonna be Kyrie's fault when they dont get past the first round. Luka is the biggest defensive liability on the team easily. Kyrie actually makes the defensive effort, Luka does not. But you know, they can never say anything bad about their Great Wh:te Hope
Mavs being a first round exit is the dumbest take ever
Ky-reeee fanboys that are all of a sudden Mavs fans and historians is too funny. You’ve never watched a Mavs game until Ky-reeee played, yet talk as if you’ve followed Luka’s career from Real Madrid. Kids are so funny.
fun fact, just 3 days ago stephen a smith said the mavs could go to the finals
yeah and neither do the phoenix suns lol. If ppl think mavs aren’t going to play defense u think suns will
We don't believe you SAS, you need more people. Rose played in the league so his opinion wins.
They said the same thing about warriors every season, and they end up winning the championship lol 😂
Lets see you guys bet against Luka in the playoffs
Luka is good enough to win playoff series himself but it depends on kyrie tbh. Does he step up or fold again
Same experts that said Luka had a low ceiling – Stephen A Smith and Jalen Rose and that other guy with the beard
Kyrie actually plays good defense in the playoffs/finals.