We knew Kyrie was great but I didn’t see this coming! – Michael Wilbon | NBA Countdown

NBA Countdown’s Malika Andrews, Michael Wilbon, Chris Paul, Stephen A. Smith and Bob Myers discuss Kyrie Irving’s impact on the Dallas Mavericks following their Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. They also react to comments made by Wolves coach Chris Finch after the loss and how they can get more out of Anthony Edwards.

0:00 Kyrie’s impact
4:02 CP3 credits Irving
6:47 Chris Finch’s comments

[Ozzywoozy]

KAI been that guy. The media were the ones that created that narrative about him. Glad he’s found a home in Dallas. Everyone here in DTOWN loves him!

[cedricspencer]

They talk about Kyrie like he was some kind of criminal, we don’t forget what wilbon and Steven A said about Kyrie when it was popular to hate him, keep that same energy and stay on that side

[Kevin.Costner.]

A Luka Kyrie Ring might question Stephen A’s Health😭💀

[Saipan]

Bunch of snakes the switch up is real 😂😂😂

[dud]

No doubt Kai deserves his flowers, but let’s be honest, everyone talking about him cos they don’t wanna talk about the white dude

[al]

F Wilbon, Stephen A, Barkley and Shaq for all shittin on Kyrie but now these hypocrites want to sing his praises. SMH

[wduewdr]

MEDIA, just stop the BS 😂

You tried to paint a different picture of him but now he has made these fools look like fools.

[yamamancha]

These people will turn on Kyrie in a second if given the chance. As great as Kyrie is on the court, he will always be remembered for his stance and these were the people collecting their 20 pieces of silver.

[kingryan]

Yo aren’t these the same people that tried to tear down kyries image for not taking the covid shot?…. Kyrie we never forgot or forgave them . Much love brother!

[SageHeru]

They just hate Kyrie for his opinions. He's been him.

[-hunt-]

They’ll do ANYTHING NOT to talk about Luka! 🤣

If Luka plays with ANYONE half decent they’ll try to portray him as the number 2. Luka closed the game out with 15 in the 4th why are they not talking about him at all lol.

[Ericrawnsley]

Dude was the second best player on the championship team that beat the warriors who had the best record of all time. He is widely considered the best ball handler of all time and has one of the most clutch shots in nba finals history. WHO TF DOESNT THINK HES THAT DUDE????

[OwnRules]

And here I thought the Mavs go as Luka goes - you know, the white guy who put the team on his back for all those games Kai was missing, the same guy who led the NBA in scoring almost averaging a triple double - the dude who took over in the 4th scoring 15 points, and making two critical defensive plays to win the game. Sure, Kai is one of the best players in the NBA and has been for over a decade, on top of which he is also one of the most spectacular players in the league, a joy to watch.

But make no mistake, Luka's the best player in this series by a margin - in fact, he is the best player left in the playoffs & top 3 in the NBA. And the Mavs are his team through and through. It'd be great if they'd mention all of that as well.

[Jay]

He drops 30 and you didn’t see this coming? Woooow ESPN that’s so crazy! Kyries first 30 point game ever !

[jasonau]

Same numbers. Same attitude. Win = Leader

Same numbers. Same attitude. Lose = Not Leader

These people are insane.

[ashamsthomas]

"Nobody said Kyrie can't play basketball"...well, you did say he shouldn't play basketball any longer.."Kyrie Irving should retire" - SAS 🤡

[dubdub]

These people will not give luka credit for anything, i love kyrie too but the media obviously doesn't like luka and we all know why

[fabbz]

All these analyst will lose it if Luka beats their face of the NBA 😂

[jorgemiguelmilano]

Chris Paul would make a great coach or analyst. I feel like I'm in a TED Talk every time he breaks down a play and discusses certain aspects of the game

[isaiahhh]

The real narrative in question is how the NBA media will give credit to anybody except LUKA 😭😭🤡