When we see an NBA player struggle, people fail to take into account that that player is also guarded by the best players in the world, according to defensive schemes created by the best basketball minds on the planet. An NBA pro can see your shoulder twitch and know exactly what you are going to do, just like a pro boxer. Only the best players in the world can score against an NBA defence. If you can get two points against Kawhi or Gobert or Pat Bev, you can get 50 against some dude at the gym.
I’ve played a lot of street ball in NYC, Detroit, Jersey and a number of of other BB Mecca’s. And played with a number of NBA players. I played with Dick Barnett of the championship Knicks who was an NBA All Star in a Jewish Y for years every Sunday morning. He was in his late 40’s and was unguardable. And there were was real competition at this gym and still couldn’t stop him.
Barnett used to say to me as he did his famous kicking jump shot “Too late Tobin”. I’d always say “Fuck you, Dick”. Always a good laugh. Nice guy and smart
Alex Caruso explained something interesting in an interview. A good scorer or shooter can be replaced by an inferior shooter or scorer. The reason? Guys get stuck in G-League because they can’t accept role. “A big reason guys get stuck in the G-League is because they don’t realize the position they’re trying out for. It’s like going to a job interview thinking you’re going to be the CFO of the company, and they’re looking for someone to clean the bathrooms.” When you're no longer the best scorer or shooter of your team (because, in College and in the pros, everyone could play), can you offer something ? Energy, rebounds, defense, presence, hustle, etc.
I grew up with tyreke Evans he was like a god to us but when he went pro he learned where he really stood amongst the elite
Tyreke’s rookie season was insane tho
Yeah bet you guys were hyped that rookie season
@@robertmullis8799 definitely no doubt
When we see an NBA player struggle, people fail to take into account that that player is also guarded by the best players in the world, according to defensive schemes created by the best basketball minds on the planet. An NBA pro can see your shoulder twitch and know exactly what you are going to do, just like a pro boxer. Only the best players in the world can score against an NBA defence.
If you can get two points against Kawhi or Gobert or Pat Bev, you can get 50 against some dude at the gym.
I agree completely.
I’ve played a lot of street ball in NYC, Detroit, Jersey and a number of of other BB Mecca’s. And played with a number of NBA players. I played with Dick Barnett of the championship Knicks who was an NBA All Star in a Jewish Y for years every Sunday morning. He was in his late 40’s and was unguardable. And there were was real competition at this gym and still couldn’t stop him.
People just don't get it. It ain't even close!
Barnett used to say to me as he did his famous kicking jump shot “Too late Tobin”. I’d always say “Fuck you, Dick”. Always a good laugh. Nice guy and smart
Alex Caruso explained something interesting in an interview.
A good scorer or shooter can be replaced by an inferior shooter or scorer. The reason? Guys get stuck in G-League because they can’t accept role.
“A big reason guys get stuck in the G-League is because they don’t realize the position they’re trying out for. It’s like going to a job interview thinking you’re going to be the CFO of the company, and they’re looking for someone to clean the bathrooms.”
When you're no longer the best scorer or shooter of your team (because, in College and in the pros, everyone could play), can you offer something ? Energy, rebounds, defense, presence, hustle, etc.
This was well said by Alex. Im not the best scorer but im a great defender and I put in the most effort on the court.
He nailed that explanation. Perfect example.
A lot of people need to hear this. I hear so many idiots calling NBA players trash.
Love the quality of your content despite being a small channel.
Thanks bro i appreciate that
A guy that plays more than 10 years is not the worst player ever
Exactly. The worst NBA player ever is the guy you'll *never* hear about.
Worst player in nba closer to MJ than we are to the worst player in nba
Facts
A Scalabrini quote
@@johntobin3235 I’m closer to Lebron, than you are to me -Scalabrine 😂
You have to do how good are the worse players.
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299th subscriber one day got to see this when you reach a lot of subs ❤️❤️❤️
Ayeee thank you!!!! 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼
Crazy when you think about it
Ben simmons whatching that and thinking he is steph curry
Lmaoooo
about as good as me
We can all shoot better than shaq (unfortunately i'm incorrect)
I will be close
If you practice
And don't get lazy
@@Young-sk6hf if practice is all it took. Everyone would be an nba player.
@@yesyoucan7877 yeah the discipline and determination you need is insane
@@thecoconutgum talent too