About Jokic's Serbia comment, it wasn't a threat towards the refs from him, it's because Sebian fans tend to throw batteries and coins at sporting events, shit gets crazy, especially cuz they're so passionate and all the smoke and shit. Every game there feels like a game 7 in the finals between teams that loathe eachother
I'm always excited to see you succed Kenny. I've watched you grow as a person, through multiple channels that have all received love and growth for 7ish years. I can't wait to see what's in the future for you
I don't even care if the refs miss calls or calls ticky tacky stuff. All I'm asking for is consistency. I've seen Draymond bark at refs in their face for over 30 seconds without any consequences, yet Jokic says one sensitive word and gets an insta ejection. Like come on man
When you kick out the best player In the game you can see the NBA Refs have way too much power. Let players show passion, you can see whats too much. Imagine if this was a playoff or play in game. Refs need to be held accountable, gambling and money is involved now. Do not mess with people's money and people's time.
No diss to Greg, but his take just further reinforces my belief that body-control is an underrated skill that Lebron might not be the absolute best at but is up there. I think it´s most evident on passing, especially on hitting the shooting pocket and alley-oops. Maybe this qualifies as a Eye Test Take which I´ve noticed as a Rockets fan: VanVleet really struggles at hitting alley oops. Like he has the vision for it, but he doesn´t seem to be comfortable throwing them. My theory is that it´s because he leans foward too much to protect the ball and maaybe his hand are a little to small to palm it. I don´t really have any stats or even his measurements to confirm that, it´s just vibes.
28:14 i think kat might be the one that gets left out. if ant continues to be this good he’s a lock and rudy’s dpoy-like season so far will put him in over kat, i believe. as a timberwolves fan i’m not complaining about the convo of a third player on my team being left out, even if kat is my fav player lol.
I remember one of the 2 NBA games I’ve been too (I live in Aus it’s super rare to get the opportunity), and when I tell you EVERYBODY got ejected. It was a knicks v Bulls game at MSG, and from memory, the coach at the time Woodson, Melo, Tyson chandler, Jokim ALL got thrown out. Most people may only get to go to one game ever and that’s if they’re lucky, the fact the refs can just throw players, especially the stars we come to watch just ruins the viewing experience. Ejections feel like such an emotional response from one referee so why can’t they review it and if 2/3 refs agree, it results in an ejection?
I'm sure somebody has mentioned it in the comments, but even the NBA rulebook states that cursing at a ref alone doesn't even warrant a tech, and definitely not an ejection (Section V, e.)
The context of Chicago Serbs showing out explains why the booing was so audible on the broadcast. I feel for those Jokic fans, it’s sucks not getting to see him finish the game, the one time a year they get to see him.
#AskKB What’s up Kenny! this one is more of a thought provoking suggestion, but what do you think about if a single referee can only hand out a single Tech per player. Don’t you think that might solve issues? Personal problems between a ref and player then get minimized and it’s a little harder to piss off 2 at the same time
Yes, my Wolves just got blasted by the refs against the Pelicans. The wolves had 16 free throws going into the second half and the Pelicans had 20. The game ended with a 19 to 41 free throw differential in favor of the pelicans. They can control the outcome of any game, and there is literally nothing you can do. It was a physical game from both sides and they just let the pelicans get away with anything. It was ridiculous
It's insane that the NBA created a totally new set of rules specifically to keep stars playing. But they allow refs to constantly toss star players on a whim. It makes no sense.
Im the opposite with the Mark Jackson/JVG booth. Mike Breen was the only one paying attention to the game while they bickered like married men. Whole family had games on mute cause of them. Mike carried them so hard
on Gil's comments about someone being 20/21 averaging under 10 a game if I did the math right, Jimmy Butler was 22 during the start of rookie season. He averaged 2.6 ppg In his second season, he got 26 mpg, and averaged under 10 ppg. According to Gil, he wouldn't have wanted "future Jimmy" TMac who was a great scorer averaged under 10 ppg his first two seasons. He was 20 at the end of his second season, and he averaged 9.3 ppg in 22.6 mpg. Gil is saying he wouldn't want someone like TMac
Ok my hot take: Derrick white is truly an all star. He is one of the most efficient offensive players while being one of the consensus best defensive guards in the league. I understand that the league values volume but this guy is seriously one of the most impactful players in the league
Yes and yes. Just check on the refs to see what are they doing gambling wise and for the warriors, well, get rid of Draymond Green, he has the podcast, he'll be alright.
I was so close to getting tickets to that Bulls-Nuggets game but I'm glad I didn't. I was happy the announcers weren't ridiculous homers and realized how crappy that ejection was for the fans. Even the diehard Bulls fans wanted to see Jokic play. And then it was doubly insulting that the Bulls lost to the Nuggets with Murray or Jokic. And that foul Jokic was complaining about was an obvious foul. You shouldn't even get a tech when it's an obvious bad no-call.
With the way Giannis been playing and now him dropping his 64 point game (2nd 50 or more game), should he be consider in MVP talks with Embiid, Joker, and SGA? #AskKB
Feel like Porzingis has a good shot at bein an all star again, same area as Brown but a bit more efficient and the Cs are the number 1 seed rn so its sorta hard to not give em at least 2.
I was at the pistons game when jokic was ejected. I chose the nuggets game to attend because i wanted to watch the best player in the world. For him to get ejected just for jawing with the refs was really disappointing
I don't think that the refs have too much power, because you kind of have to have ultimate power to enforce the game. The problem is more that the people who wield that power in tday's game aren't up to the task.
#ask KB as a laker fan I sometimes question the decision making and coaching of Darvin Ham, especially the way he plays AD on the offensive end, Kenny what is your opinion on Darvin Ham as a coach.
Me personally, I think what Gill was trying to say is for a player to be on a bad team and to be a lottery pick you will want more than 10 points especially since your team has only won 2 games, clearly, no one else is getting buckets and the example of players that you name all played on playoff teams so they didn’t have the freedom to do what they want versus someone who’s on the team that has only won two games
Changing the personnel on the Dubs wont' really do very much. sure you can maybe upgrade the talent at a steep price of giving away all the picks they have left and the only nice young players they have. But as long as Steph and Steve are there it's going to be the same tired old motion offense and aversion to playing the size necessary to compete in the modern game. They get killed in the paint on both ends every game and without GP2 and the wiggins of old they have no serious POA defenders. They have to blow it up completely while Steph's value is still sky high. They are going to have to rebuild at some point, why waste time hanging around to maybe make the playoffs and get booted the first round at best. Sell it all now and accelerate the rebuild.
The questions are: When does it end? When are the refs gonna start be held accountable for their garbage job? When will they start justifying their bad calls? As I read somewhere, they should be having press conferences too, since they want to be the stars of the show so much, so they can have their spotlight and justify all the garbage calls they make, cause this crap is making the league/ game look bad and unwatchable
Eye test take: Onyeka Okongwu is better and more consistent than Clint Capela, and OO's willing to shoot. At this point and the hawks need to trade Clint for another talented player or picks so that OO can develop further as a starter like was always supposed to be the plan. Also Bogi needs more shots.
#AskKB How would you deem the sun's experiment so far with the trades they have done to get Durant, Bradley Beal and the others, do you think they are still contenders? How do you rate them so far?
#AskKB hey kenny huge fan from australia In your opinion, is this the official end of the warriors dynasty, because people were saying that before and then they won anotha chip. Do you think that with the right moves they can pull it together (potentially blowin up this older core), or do you think it's becoming a culture issue?
#askkb I’m a sonics fans and I’m hoping for an league expansion In the near future what do you think expansion draft would do to the league and how would the landscape of league change with the adding of two teams
I’m glad somebody big is talking about this. Everyone who is still connected to the NBA is too afraid to talk about the refs. The refs are out of fucking control this season and I’m about tired of NBA basketball because of it. Give it 12 months, there will be another cheating scandal. Something has to give.
#AskKB Is Kawhi Leonard currently the best 2-way player in the game? Healthy Klaw is on some terminator ish lately. Last 10 his stats are insane: FG% 59.1 3P % 57.4 FT% 91.4 R 6.6 A 3.7 B 0.8 S 1.3 TO 1.3 PTS 29.4
#AskKB What’s your favorite matchup to watch right now in the league? That could be two players or two teams. P.S. I think if there started to be possible repercussions for horrendous calls. I know refs already get fined and the amount isn’t disclosed, but clearly it’s not doing enough to solve the issue. It’s arguably getting worse.
How many hundreds of thousands of dollars were bet by Serbians on Nikola Jokić’s stat line. To think gambling hasn’t had an effect on the referees is naïve.
Thank you for calling out the Gill take - from a Bucks fan, Ausar has been phenomenal and the lone bright spot in such a miserable season for Detroit. And on an even worse side, how about the dumbass Dray take about going after the Euros and enjoying the effect. Shocked nobody else in the media world has yet to do the same or even acknowledge the absurdity of those statements. There is entertaining and saying outlandish things for clicks, and then there is encouraging someone to hunt down certain players for comedic effect? Nah Gill, that ain't it bro. Appreciate you as always KB, keep up all the fire!!!!
#askkb first of y’all dawg congrats on all your success you’ll be top 10 on that list next year but besides superstars and 3 and d players what players are the most valuable? some of these upcoming drafts are kind of weak so what should gms look for
#AskKB Why does pushing the pace benefit a team? Is it just about the fast break, or does it help in the half-court? Wouldn’t it be best to slow down and try to find the best shot possible?
“I think that’s fuckin cap” to Ty lue thinking shai was gonna be a star 😂 same bro
This is a very VERY well constructed podcast.
😂 hearing Kenny drop an F bomb on any pod feels like such a shock factor. Dude FELT that cap in his soul
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What they need to fix is the criteria on when they need to call T about complaining. They need to put a guidelines to it.
This podcast such a vibe with the editing and music parts. Keep it up Kenny
About Jokic's Serbia comment, it wasn't a threat towards the refs from him, it's because Sebian fans tend to throw batteries and coins at sporting events, shit gets crazy, especially cuz they're so passionate and all the smoke and shit. Every game there feels like a game 7 in the finals between teams that loathe eachother
I'm always excited to see you succed Kenny. I've watched you grow as a person, through multiple channels that have all received love and growth for 7ish years. I can't wait to see what's in the future for you
don't think ive ever been this invested into someones sucess
I don't even care if the refs miss calls or calls ticky tacky stuff. All I'm asking for is consistency. I've seen Draymond bark at refs in their face for over 30 seconds without any consequences, yet Jokic says one sensitive word and gets an insta ejection. Like come on man
When you kick out the best player In the game you can see the NBA Refs have way too much power. Let players show passion, you can see whats too much. Imagine if this was a playoff or play in game. Refs need to be held accountable, gambling and money is involved now. Do not mess with people's money and people's time.
No diss to Greg, but his take just further reinforces my belief that body-control is an underrated skill that Lebron might not be the absolute best at but is up there. I think it´s most evident on passing, especially on hitting the shooting pocket and alley-oops.
Maybe this qualifies as a Eye Test Take which I´ve noticed as a Rockets fan:
VanVleet really struggles at hitting alley oops. Like he has the vision for it, but he doesn´t seem to be comfortable throwing them. My theory is that it´s because he leans foward too much to protect the ball and maaybe his hand are a little to small to palm it. I don´t really have any stats or even his measurements to confirm that, it´s just vibes.
Just what i needed on my lunch break 🔥😁
Facts 😂😂😂
28:14 i think kat might be the one that gets left out. if ant continues to be this good he’s a lock and rudy’s dpoy-like season so far will put him in over kat, i believe.
as a timberwolves fan i’m not complaining about the convo of a third player on my team being left out, even if kat is my fav player lol.
I feel like if Kat can have like a handful of 35+ point games and get the W in them, from here to the all star break he would get in.
I remember one of the 2 NBA games I’ve been too (I live in Aus it’s super rare to get the opportunity), and when I tell you EVERYBODY got ejected.
It was a knicks v Bulls game at MSG, and from memory, the coach at the time Woodson, Melo, Tyson chandler, Jokim ALL got thrown out.
Most people may only get to go to one game ever and that’s if they’re lucky, the fact the refs can just throw players, especially the stars we come to watch just ruins the viewing experience.
Ejections feel like such an emotional response from one referee so why can’t they review it and if 2/3 refs agree, it results in an ejection?
Imagine showing wemby highlights to aliens. And one of em is like "YO that's my nephew" 😂
I'm sure somebody has mentioned it in the comments, but even the NBA rulebook states that cursing at a ref alone doesn't even warrant a tech, and definitely not an ejection (Section V, e.)
Thanks for keeping these under and hour, they well paced
33:10 Kawhi averaged 8 ppg his rookie year.
The context of Chicago Serbs showing out explains why the booing was so audible on the broadcast.
I feel for those Jokic fans, it’s sucks not getting to see him finish the game, the one time a year they get to see him.
23:40. I'm showing them Ron Artest carrer fight highlights. Malice in the palace type clips. make sure they know we're not easy pickings
I hadnt followed the nba for like 6 years but this year I got back into it and out of every nba creator I've been recommended on all fronts
25:33 Kobe, show the alien the Black Mamba highlights, they will think we are cold blooded creatures
The league really giving all the content creators the sauce this week
#AskKB
What’s up Kenny! this one is more of a thought provoking suggestion, but what do you think about if a single referee can only hand out a single Tech per player. Don’t you think that might solve issues? Personal problems between a ref and player then get minimized and it’s a little harder to piss off 2 at the same time
Yes, my Wolves just got blasted by the refs against the Pelicans. The wolves had 16 free throws going into the second half and the Pelicans had 20. The game ended with a 19 to 41 free throw differential in favor of the pelicans. They can control the outcome of any game, and there is literally nothing you can do. It was a physical game from both sides and they just let the pelicans get away with anything. It was ridiculous
been watching ur content hella lately good work bro
Kenny getting sponsors on top of sponsors on top of sponsors. Keep it up dude
It's insane that the NBA created a totally new set of rules specifically to keep stars playing. But they allow refs to constantly toss star players on a whim. It makes no sense.
Im the opposite with the Mark Jackson/JVG booth. Mike Breen was the only one paying attention to the game while they bickered like married men. Whole family had games on mute cause of them. Mike carried them so hard
They only make the calls the commissioner tells them to make
Youre my idol Kenny! Thank you for all you do the community!
Brotha, your takes, debates, and data are second to none 👏🏻
GREG I NEED SOME OF THAT GREEN YOU SMOKING
Love your podcast man. Great insight. Keep up the good work.
no one’s talking about Anfernee Simons looking like a all star starter
on Gil's comments about someone being 20/21 averaging under 10 a game
if I did the math right, Jimmy Butler was 22 during the start of rookie season. He averaged 2.6 ppg
In his second season, he got 26 mpg, and averaged under 10 ppg.
According to Gil, he wouldn't have wanted "future Jimmy"
TMac who was a great scorer averaged under 10 ppg his first two seasons. He was 20 at the end of his second season, and he averaged 9.3 ppg in 22.6 mpg.
Gil is saying he wouldn't want someone like TMac
Ok my hot take: Derrick white is truly an all star. He is one of the most efficient offensive players while being one of the consensus best defensive guards in the league. I understand that the league values volume but this guy is seriously one of the most impactful players in the league
STILL LOVE THE SEGMENT
that jock ejection was the only thing that ruined my $200 ticket smh
Yes and yes. Just check on the refs to see what are they doing gambling wise and for the warriors, well, get rid of Draymond Green, he has the podcast, he'll be alright.
As a Pistons fan, I can tell you right now that Troy don't know when to trade a player even when it would be beneficial.
“A lil 50 ball” is crazy for Mr white I can’t lie
They dont have too much power, its just the use of that power comes into question sometimes when its used hastily.
Kenny Beecham, ladies & gentlemen 🙌🏾
Show the aliens clips of draymond green fighting people😂
I was so close to getting tickets to that Bulls-Nuggets game but I'm glad I didn't. I was happy the announcers weren't ridiculous homers and realized how crappy that ejection was for the fans. Even the diehard Bulls fans wanted to see Jokic play. And then it was doubly insulting that the Bulls lost to the Nuggets with Murray or Jokic. And that foul Jokic was complaining about was an obvious foul. You shouldn't even get a tech when it's an obvious bad no-call.
Mob boss Jokic is so entertaining every time he shows up I can’t lie
Similar to the jokic situation, the only NBA game ive gone to was to watch Luka in Minnesota a year ago and he got ejected lol
here before kenny become 1 most influential person in sports media ⬇
not Kenny basically describing the plot of Space Jam
With the way Giannis been playing and now him dropping his 64 point game (2nd 50 or more game), should he be consider in MVP talks with Embiid, Joker, and SGA? #AskKB
The games are so rigged this season that we really have no idea who the MVP should be.
thanks for all the great content kenny
Feel like Porzingis has a good shot at bein an all star again, same area as Brown but a bit more efficient and the Cs are the number 1 seed rn so its sorta hard to not give em at least 2.
Jokic's stats have been harmed by these ejections because they occurred early in the game.
I was at the pistons game when jokic was ejected. I chose the nuggets game to attend because i wanted to watch the best player in the world. For him to get ejected just for jawing with the refs was really disappointing
Jrue was an all star last year
#askkb what do you see in the Detroit pistons future and whats there record gonna be at the end of the season
Only podcast i listen to
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I don't think that the refs have too much power, because you kind of have to have ultimate power to enforce the game. The problem is more that the people who wield that power in tday's game aren't up to the task.
I love how there are no comments about the alien take cause how can you even argue against that
Interesting podcast.
Greatest ball-talker there is, keep it up fella!
#ask KB as a laker fan I sometimes question the decision making and coaching of Darvin Ham, especially the way he plays AD on the offensive end, Kenny what is your opinion on Darvin Ham as a coach.
Wemby untouchable but I get what you mean wit the rookies not being untouchable.
Crazy beal alrdy went down again
RIP George McGinnis
Me personally, I think what Gill was trying to say is for a player to be on a bad team and to be a lottery pick you will want more than 10 points especially since your team has only won 2 games, clearly, no one else is getting buckets and the example of players that you name all played on playoff teams so they didn’t have the freedom to do what they want versus someone who’s on the team that has only won two games
Changing the personnel on the Dubs wont' really do very much. sure you can maybe upgrade the talent at a steep price of giving away all the picks they have left and the only nice young players they have. But as long as Steph and Steve are there it's going to be the same tired old motion offense and aversion to playing the size necessary to compete in the modern game. They get killed in the paint on both ends every game and without GP2 and the wiggins of old they have no serious POA defenders.
They have to blow it up completely while Steph's value is still sky high. They are going to have to rebuild at some point, why waste time hanging around to maybe make the playoffs and get booted the first round at best. Sell it all now and accelerate the rebuild.
This guy has such a good radio voice it's actually generational.
The questions are: When does it end? When are the refs gonna start be held accountable for their garbage job? When will they start justifying their bad calls? As I read somewhere, they should be having press conferences too, since they want to be the stars of the show so much, so they can have their spotlight and justify all the garbage calls they make, cause this crap is making the league/ game look bad and unwatchable
As a Celtic fan thank you these refs ref us different they hate us
Eye test take: Onyeka Okongwu is better and more consistent than Clint Capela, and OO's willing to shoot. At this point and the hawks need to trade Clint for another talented player or picks so that OO can develop further as a starter like was always supposed to be the plan. Also Bogi needs more shots.
#AskKB
How would you deem the sun's experiment so far with the trades they have done to get Durant, Bradley Beal and the others, do you think they are still contenders? How do you rate them so far?
#AskKB hey kenny huge fan from australia
In your opinion, is this the official end of the warriors dynasty, because people were saying that before and then they won anotha chip. Do you think that with the right moves they can pull it together (potentially blowin up this older core), or do you think it's becoming a culture issue?
Nah kenny, Doc was telling the truth. Thats why he traded him and 6 first rounders for PG bc he knew how good SGA was abt to be lol
#AskKB how much will ja be able to do for the grizzlies? Should we just tank if we don’t have a chance to make the playoffs?
Sorry correct me if im wrong. Players pay a fine for every tech. Where does that money go? Does the NBA really want to fix this? 🤑 💵
Its not Chichago with the biggest Serbian Diaspora, its Wien...
If he called a ref a "motherfucker", isn't an ejection warranted?
Kenny where did you get that hoodie?
You should have ranked higher on the complex list than Arenas.
yes.
Isn’t demar taller than Anthony?
Hot Eye Test take.. nowadays Klay Thompson is just level with Max Strus…
#askkb
I’m a sonics fans and I’m hoping for an league expansion In the near future what do you think expansion draft would do to the league and how would the landscape of league change with the adding of two teams
I’m glad somebody big is talking about this. Everyone who is still connected to the NBA is too afraid to talk about the refs.
The refs are out of fucking control this season and I’m about tired of NBA basketball because of it.
Give it 12 months, there will be another cheating scandal. Something has to give.
#AskKB what type of classes did you take during school/ what did you do to understand sports media and business so well
#AskKB Is Kawhi Leonard currently the best 2-way player in the game? Healthy Klaw is on some terminator ish lately. Last 10 his stats are insane: FG% 59.1 3P % 57.4 FT% 91.4 R 6.6 A 3.7 B 0.8 S 1.3 TO 1.3 PTS 29.4
#AskKB
What’s your favorite matchup to watch right now in the league? That could be two players or two teams.
P.S. I think if there started to be possible repercussions for horrendous calls. I know refs already get fined and the amount isn’t disclosed, but clearly it’s not doing enough to solve the issue. It’s arguably getting worse.
How many hundreds of thousands of dollars were bet by Serbians on Nikola Jokić’s stat line. To think gambling hasn’t had an effect on the referees is naïve.
Man.... 👏👏👏 It is what it is.... But i agree, they ruin the game ... Ego is not to be involved in games 😔 Jokic have bad whistle for sure
Kenny, could Chris Paul save Detroit or the Spurs?
#AskKB what are your thoughts on the bulls ring of honor thing. Also is it a one time thing or are they adding people annually.
Thank you for calling out the Gill take - from a Bucks fan, Ausar has been phenomenal and the lone bright spot in such a miserable season for Detroit. And on an even worse side, how about the dumbass Dray take about going after the Euros and enjoying the effect. Shocked nobody else in the media world has yet to do the same or even acknowledge the absurdity of those statements. There is entertaining and saying outlandish things for clicks, and then there is encouraging someone to hunt down certain players for comedic effect? Nah Gill, that ain't it bro. Appreciate you as always KB, keep up all the fire!!!!
Ima be in the UC for Travis Scott cant fucking wait
#askkb first of y’all dawg congrats on all your success you’ll be top 10 on that list next year but besides superstars and 3 and d players what players are the most valuable? some of these upcoming drafts are kind of weak so what should gms look for
you should timestamp respective topics
No kawhi mention for the next all star?
#AskKB
Why does pushing the pace benefit a team? Is it just about the fast break, or does it help in the half-court? Wouldn’t it be best to slow down and try to find the best shot possible?