Top 10 Biggest Draft STEALS In NBA History

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  • Here we are going to discuss the biggest steals in the draft, and the players who yielded the best return relative to their low draft position.
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    The NBA draft is just like any type of betting. The outcome depends on the human factor and luck - which makes the job of a general manager extremely hard at times. Even the most celebrated college players can turn into busts, and sometimes the rawest prospects develop into All-Stars and MVPs.
    Top 10 Biggest Draft STEALS In NBA History
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  • @mikeevans4341
    @mikeevans4341 Рік тому +1075

    At this point, Jokic is the greatest Draft Steal of all time. A second round Draft pick who is a back to back MVP, the best center in the game and has a good chance of bringing the first championship to Denver.

    • @nugghoopz564
      @nugghoopz564 Рік тому +60

      How funny a 60th overall pick who was 5'9 managed to average 27ppg for Boston..the NBA is truly unpredictable

    • @MJGOAT
      @MJGOAT Рік тому +11

      Yeah Stockton is 2nd imo

    • @batsal123
      @batsal123 Рік тому +8

      He needs a chmpionship for becoming the best steal, lets see in this playoff

    • @Thomasraymun
      @Thomasraymun Рік тому +8

      Maybe in the nba but Brady is greatest still all time

    • @Birdsarecool712
      @Birdsarecool712 Рік тому +4

      Lol rn theyre beating LA Lakers 3-0 in games

  • @JohnNy13375
    @JohnNy13375 3 роки тому +3709

    Still crazy how Jokic was a second round pick

    • @cj__editz5362
      @cj__editz5362 3 роки тому +21

      @YurigoBtw facts bro like what are they om

    • @sticky9400
      @sticky9400 3 роки тому +340

      @YurigoBtw I think jokic is better then embiid

    • @taetaegames5392
      @taetaegames5392 3 роки тому +2

      Right

    • @ryanton3572
      @ryanton3572 3 роки тому +78

      @@sticky9400 Jokic is the better slasher, shooter, and playmaker

    • @sanfranreal2148
      @sanfranreal2148 3 роки тому +14

      @@ryanton3572 mid range yes, but 3pt Embiid is very underrated

  • @sasarasasarasa
    @sasarasasarasa 3 роки тому +652

    Ginobili 's 57th pick is just hilarious, seriously 😁

    • @alexeim1966
      @alexeim1966 3 роки тому +19

      A similar styled player, Michael Cooper was picked 60th in 1978 by the Lakers.

    • @ghost_wade4985
      @ghost_wade4985 2 роки тому +60

      Considering that he was already a proven winner in Europe. A bit like Luka Doncic. Picking Ginobili was risk free

    • @jalfury4193
      @jalfury4193 2 роки тому +12

      ginobili was drafted in 1999 and he recently won in europe in 2001, it took him 3 years to go to the spurs

    • @rammpage4468
      @rammpage4468 Рік тому +8

      Well, one thing we need to remember is that foreign players normally have contracts with other leagues in other countries, and since those players don't make as much money as one would in NBA, they can't afford to buy out their own contracts, and NBA teams normally (or rarely) pay that buyout for them, so those NBA teams that picked foreign players, they are RISKING it big time. For instance, Ginobili entered the 1999 NBA draft, but at that time, his contract still had 3 years left, so the earliest time he could make it to NBA was in the year 2002. Can you imagine drafting a foreign player who may or may not be physically suited to play in the NBA and can't even make it to the NBA in a few years? That's almost like wasting a draft pick.

  • @TheTrueJayMacc
    @TheTrueJayMacc Рік тому +221

    As a Spurs fan, this list makes me happy.
    While we’re not much of a threat anymore, we had a superb run, and Manu and Parker were driving the bus along with Timmy.
    Definitely two of the most underrated acquisitions in basketball history.

    • @constantmotivation8489
      @constantmotivation8489 Рік тому +19

      Congrats on Wemby

    • @Dancerling60
      @Dancerling60 Рік тому +3

      y'all are pretty much of a threath now lol congrats on the adquisition of wemby

    • @colin1818
      @colin1818 Рік тому +3

      oh how things change...

    • @JC-vz9vn
      @JC-vz9vn Рік тому +3

      we back homie

    • @tenri6165
      @tenri6165 Місяць тому +1

      Spurs is back just need another piece like a ginobli and parker you guys are rolling

  • @andreasgamperl9583
    @andreasgamperl9583 3 роки тому +2319

    Nowitzki remains underrated and underappreciated

  • @MrPhilbautista
    @MrPhilbautista 2 роки тому +120

    Steve Nash was drafted after Kobe, won 2 MVPs, and not even an honorable mention is criminal oversight.

    • @SeanCarterCFH
      @SeanCarterCFH Рік тому +7

      Agreed, especially when you give one to a guy that pulled a gun on a teammate a shout out instead 🙄

    • @NiX_xD
      @NiX_xD Рік тому +9

      Same with Draymond

    • @emoh4940
      @emoh4940 Рік тому +1

      Kobe should of won it over in him in 05 I seriously think that in terms of skill 2005 Kobe is the greatest of all time

    • @Blakendp83
      @Blakendp83 Рік тому +1

      Kobe the much greater player, Nash very good player on a better team and no tarnished reputation at the time due to the rape allegations. Team success plays a large role in winning a mvp not being the best player. Otherwise Jordan would have every year during his prime

    • @neben
      @neben 10 місяців тому +1

      This list is crap, no kawai, Stockton is low.

  • @belld.s5276
    @belld.s5276 2 роки тому +412

    I feel like Stockton's assist record is getting close to unbreakable. 19 years and averaged more than 10apg per season. Dunno if we'll see anyone with that sort of consistency again.

    • @huskiehuskerson5300
      @huskiehuskerson5300 2 роки тому +4

      Well that's all he did

    • @harrynewell5631
      @harrynewell5631 2 роки тому +9

      Goat Point guard

    • @harrynewell5631
      @harrynewell5631 2 роки тому +83

      @@huskiehuskerson5300 he holds the steals and assists record and is high in the scoring list

    • @jimbojimbo154
      @jimbojimbo154 2 роки тому +4

      Fr. It’s actually kinda wild.

    • @praveen6951
      @praveen6951 2 роки тому +5

      @@huskiehuskerson5300 well he did it very well I would say to be a HOF and top 75 all time

  • @eriknamoca4097
    @eriknamoca4097 3 роки тому +72

    Steve Nash was selected 15th overall by the Phoenix Suns. 2x MVP (2005,2006) 8x NBA All-star

    • @jewbego5323
      @jewbego5323 2 роки тому +1

      Poor man's John Stockton

    • @Zoot004
      @Zoot004 Рік тому +2

      @@jewbego5323 Steve Nash > John Stockton.

    • @jewbego5323
      @jewbego5323 Рік тому +1

      @@Zoot004 Nash couldn't guard a stationary cone.

    • @Zoot004
      @Zoot004 Рік тому +4

      @@jewbego5323 Stockton could not grab a regular Season MVP Award.

    • @---kr3zg
      @---kr3zg 9 місяців тому

      Jokic was drafted 41st and is a 2x mvp 1x fmvp and a champion at only 28 he is by far the beat steal in the draft ever

  • @charleswynpulmano8075
    @charleswynpulmano8075 3 роки тому +565

    Having Parker and Ginobili on the list makes it the perfect list.

    • @ernieestrada193
      @ernieestrada193 3 роки тому +8

      ☝️🇨🇱9🏆🏆🏆🏆 20🏆🏆🏆🏆🐐 go spurs go

    • @e2-woah939
      @e2-woah939 3 роки тому +4

      I agree

    • @ernieestrada193
      @ernieestrada193 3 роки тому +4

      🐐20 🐐9

    • @t3mptdinx87
      @t3mptdinx87 3 роки тому +1

      I agree but want to say this: A delusional Spurs stan!

    • @carlosa7598
      @carlosa7598 3 роки тому +9

      I have all Manu's jerseys including his Argentina one. Always will be my favorite all time and people on base even call me that because I play just like him. Just not as good as him though.😂😂😅✌️🗾 GSG from Saga, Japan

  • @kunaljoshi6387
    @kunaljoshi6387 3 роки тому +645

    Jokic is cracked out of his mind still can't believe it lol played 2K using him dropped 70 points

    • @deveshpatel6030
      @deveshpatel6030 3 роки тому +8

      Same I be dropping like 50 points

    • @knicks1seed566
      @knicks1seed566 3 роки тому +15

      Fortnite terms

    • @leftynate476
      @leftynate476 3 роки тому +6

      @@deveshpatel6030 lol I be dropping 100 points 😂😂

    • @dr.manhattan7283
      @dr.manhattan7283 3 роки тому +2

      What mode

    • @leftynate476
      @leftynate476 3 роки тому +5

      @@dr.manhattan7283 online 5v5 we one quarter =12 mins that's why I could drop 100

  • @pablosolimeo2006
    @pablosolimeo2006 3 роки тому +649

    Nikola Jokic will be an even bigger draft steal when the season is over, as he is most likely gonna win MVP.

    • @ZayK-WithDaDraco
      @ZayK-WithDaDraco 3 роки тому +3

      Nah curry getting it dude has to carry a team to the playoffs.
      And I'm not a fanboy I'm just saying it as the truth

    • @jessbactar8728
      @jessbactar8728 3 роки тому +27

      @@ZayK-WithDaDraco lol curry does not steal jokic 1 allstar and 3rd. in the west fuckyou lol

    • @pablosolimeo2006
      @pablosolimeo2006 3 роки тому +36

      @@ZayK-WithDaDraco Joker has better stats, 10th highest PER all time, and better record
      Also he lead his team in 4/5 categories

    • @RicardoSanchez-ld1qh
      @RicardoSanchez-ld1qh 3 роки тому +26

      @@ZayK-WithDaDraco Curry didn't even make the playoffs.

    • @ZayK-WithDaDraco
      @ZayK-WithDaDraco 3 роки тому

      @@RicardoSanchez-ld1qh still he has to every year well try at least.

  • @kombatcyn5960
    @kombatcyn5960 3 роки тому +42

    I feel like what San Antonio is really good because people who are drafted late are gonna try they’re hardest at all times to prove themselves

    • @danortega748
      @danortega748 3 роки тому +2

      Without gm buford, they could have not spotted manu, pops do not know him totally.

  • @arrownoir
    @arrownoir 3 роки тому +1831

    Don't forget Cleveland getting LeBron at #1, that was highway robbery.

    • @Jirl_25
      @Jirl_25 3 роки тому +130

      Make sure to swallow

    • @aidansrandomstuff6843
      @aidansrandomstuff6843 3 роки тому +196

      @@teddy5269 you must be ten

    • @Jimmy_Hopkins15
      @Jimmy_Hopkins15 3 роки тому +22

      @@teddy5269 right stupid comment

    • @icetbh
      @icetbh 3 роки тому +28

      @@teddy5269 its a joke

    • @orielya5624
      @orielya5624 3 роки тому +20

      @@teddy5269 someone didnt get it....

  • @Itcjmane
    @Itcjmane 3 роки тому +373

    You forgot that Marc won a championship with Toronto 2019

    • @gorazddeka1062
      @gorazddeka1062 3 роки тому +46

      Also forgot to mention manu wiping floor with team USA in 2004 olympics

    • @Time_Lapse_Master.
      @Time_Lapse_Master. 3 роки тому +31

      Also forgot to mention the undrafted, four-time DPOY Ben Wallace

    • @Time_Lapse_Master.
      @Time_Lapse_Master. 3 роки тому +4

      @DaFuzzBearYT yep but a four-time DPOY who is undrafted should be more than a honorable mention

    • @Time_Lapse_Master.
      @Time_Lapse_Master. 3 роки тому +1

      @DaFuzzBearYT totally agree

    • @Time_Lapse_Master.
      @Time_Lapse_Master. 3 роки тому +1

      @DaFuzzBearYT The two-time FMVP who is picked around tenth should be more than a honourable mention, since JB who havent won any major award (MVP,FMVP,DPOY) IS ON THIS LIST. no offence to him though

  • @nixondelacruz2095
    @nixondelacruz2095 3 роки тому +99

    Manu Ginobili will always be my favorite player of all time

    • @libertarian4323
      @libertarian4323 Рік тому +1

      I can't decide between Manu and Timmy. Both are all time Spurs geats along with David Robinson, Gervin, and Tony. Those 5 are easily the top 5 Spurs of all time.

  • @redhorse6652
    @redhorse6652 Рік тому +17

    There was also Michael Cooper the inventor of 3 and D. He was picked 60th at the draft in 1978. He won 5 titles with the Lakers. And was on the all NBA defensive team 7 times.

  • @jameslegendre712
    @jameslegendre712 3 роки тому +569

    No Ben Wallace? He went in drafted and ended up 4 time DPOY and NBA champ. Only undrafted player even considered for the HoF.

    • @moconnor6996
      @moconnor6996 3 роки тому +85

      I don’t think he was including undrafted players

    • @MasterBepis
      @MasterBepis 3 роки тому +121

      Well technically he wasn't a draft pick

    • @davidkelln9225
      @davidkelln9225 3 роки тому +3

      Wallace is a great pick!

    • @svenshrempf
      @svenshrempf 3 роки тому +13

      If he was undrafted then why would he be here when it talks bout lottery picks, dummy?

    • @erikyoung1797
      @erikyoung1797 3 роки тому +5

      @@svenshrempf Not all the players on his list were lottery picks............Einstein.

  • @riadanabtawi5880
    @riadanabtawi5880 3 роки тому +82

    Parker of Spurs was 18 years of age when he joined the Spurs .
    Drafted at #28.
    Ginobili was # 56
    Both proved to be great team players winning many NBA Champioships together.
    Both of them were 'a big steal' by the Spurs.

    • @waduheck7860
      @waduheck7860 2 роки тому +8

      The last first pick drafted by the Spurs is Tim Duncan lol

    • @ernieestrada193
      @ernieestrada193 2 роки тому +2

      🐐21 20🐐 9🐐

    • @roderickvaliente7328
      @roderickvaliente7328 2 роки тому +5

      Both parker and ginobili also benifited from the spurs player development program and the spurs structured team mindset. So i also give credit to the spurs organization. Just imagine what it would be like if they get drafted by teams who sucks at developing young players. Mybe theyll be just average players or is out of the league in like 3 to 4 years.

    • @riadanabtawi5880
      @riadanabtawi5880 2 роки тому +5

      @@roderickvaliente7328
      Hundreds of players played for the Spurs over.the years under the same program..but got no talent..
      Parker and Ginobili got talent.
      That's the difference.
      Ginobili was a European champion before he joined the Spurs.
      Your point of underestimating their talent is obvious.
      Look at the Spurs the last 3 years.
      No talent, no playoffs, no matter what Popovic can do .

    • @GroverJ83
      @GroverJ83 2 роки тому +2

      @@roderickvaliente7328 Ginobili at 22-23 was the best player in Euroleague before he became a Spur. Pop definitely helped cut down on the turnovers but the dude already was a pro with a full skill set from minute 1 he stepped foot in the NBA.

  • @snowdenwyatt6276
    @snowdenwyatt6276 2 роки тому +22

    Mostly limiting this list to the two-round era (Iceman excepted) really compresses it. People (especially in Phoenix) remember the 1969 draft and the coin flip for #1, but the 2nd or third best player in that draft went way later in the fourth round (also to Milwaukee as it turned out). HOFer Bob Dandridge. A list like this limited to third round or later picks would be interesting.

  • @ernieestrada193
    @ernieestrada193 3 роки тому +60

    Manu Ginobili 🐐🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @arandomv0rt3x
    @arandomv0rt3x 9 місяців тому +6

    2:44 HE CALLED IT

  • @carlosa7598
    @carlosa7598 3 роки тому +11

    I have all of Manu Ginobili's jerseys. Including his Argentina jersey as well. My boy since Day 1. GSG for my hometown team from Saga, Japan

  • @tylerheinsius533
    @tylerheinsius533 3 роки тому +100

    Look at what San Antonio did they always find great players late and cant forget khawi too with them

    • @bentaylor6995
      @bentaylor6995 3 роки тому +9

      Well Kawhi was actually drafted by the Pacers and traded to the Spurs

    • @danortega748
      @danortega748 3 роки тому

      Ginobili was discovered by buford, and pops knows nothing about him, lol

    • @johnnytimestamp8224
      @johnnytimestamp8224 2 роки тому

      traded, but they also drafted Leandro Barbosa around the 29th pick

  • @septicmms3616
    @septicmms3616 3 роки тому +220

    this is good

  • @deathstarstallion
    @deathstarstallion 3 роки тому +3

    Great video. I've watched like 3 other videos wit the same title and content but they have manu ranked like number 6 and then tony parker 10. Glad he doesn't just skip lesser known players

  • @---kr3zg
    @---kr3zg 9 місяців тому +9

    Jokic is by far the best draft steal ever

  • @michaelmorgan3910
    @michaelmorgan3910 2 роки тому +116

    As much as I rooted against Kobe he was quite frankly a legendary player by all accounts, why I don't think he belongs in this list though is because it wasn't that anybody whiffed and missed by not picking him, he was picked where he was because everyone was afraid to draft him due to him saying he would only play for the Lakers, more or less. It's also why I don't consider him being traded one of the worst trades of all time, the Hornets drafted him with the expectation to get a veteran player from the Lakers instead of letting the Lakers have a free and clear Kobe Bryant when they came up to pick their draft pick.

    • @nobetter7747
      @nobetter7747 2 роки тому +7

      still laughable to look back that lakers got kobe and charlotte got vlade divacs

    • @henny6566
      @henny6566 2 роки тому +5

      @@nobetter7747 Yeah they should have just not drafted him period if that was all they were gonna get for him.

    • @henny6566
      @henny6566 2 роки тому

      Well that was part of it but the only other team that had real interest was New Jersey because no team was really looking for a SG that high in the draft. Calipari and the Nets were gonna take him at number 8 or 9, I forget exactly what number they had since he worked out for them and he's from the Philly area so he did also wanna play for the Knicks. But when Jerry West called he told Kobe to tell the Nets he won't play for them so they didn't draft him and took Kerry Kittles instead since they needed a SG.

    • @wloonie
      @wloonie Рік тому +1

      To be honest, Kobe at #13 was realistic. It wasn't until his 4th season that he really hit the stride. Coming from the high school, he was shaky on defence for his entire career and in other aspects of the game he simply needed time to improve.

    • @mkpm1304
      @mkpm1304 Рік тому +2

      I believe he was drafted exactly where he should've been. No one was talking about him he was a skinny high school kid and taking kids out of high school wasn't considered a good idea. A total of 5 players were picked out of high school between 62 and 96 that's a span of 34 years ! If Kevin Garnett hadn't been drafted a year earlier the Lakers probably could've grabbed Kobe in Rd 2. You gotta remember a *total of 5 players* had been drafted out of high school *before* Kobe was drafted. Damm near everybody believed drafting high schoolers was a huge mistake that would stunt a players development. Looking at the list though I'd have to disagree ! Moses Malone , Garnett, Kobe, Jermaine O'Neil, Tracy McGrady, Rashard Lewis, Eddy Curry, Amari Stoudemire, *LeBron James* , Dwight Howard etc a total of 44 and at least 7 are hall of fame worthy. I'm from Philly and am still here I actually remember talking to my friends parents about them drafting Allen Iverson and my buddies parents are *hard core* Philly fans so even his mom knew more about the local teams than I did. I remember her telling me about Kobe and Kobes dad and her looking at her husband and saying "Mike wouldn't it be nice if we got both of em?" lol one of them things that's stuck in your head for no apparent reason. I also remember a Kobe interview where he said growing up he dreamed of being drafted by the Sixers. You seem to know more about Kobe than I do as I was a Philly fan so I never paid much attention to Kobe as he wasn't "one of us" anymore ! But damn Kobe + A.I + Motumbo would've been something to see !

  • @tobaliciousholland12
    @tobaliciousholland12 3 роки тому +37

    Could've mentioned how Gasol was a pivotal part of the Raptors winning 2019 chip. His D on Embiid was pivotal in the 2nd round.

    • @geronimopratt7976
      @geronimopratt7976 3 роки тому

      Make a video and add your content

    • @jewbego5323
      @jewbego5323 2 роки тому +1

      People only remember Blake Griffin embarrassing that guy.

    • @mkpm1304
      @mkpm1304 Рік тому +2

      @@jewbego5323 you got it all wrong. People don't remember Blake Griffin at all and they'll always remember Embiid as one of the GOATS and the best big man of the modern era. Great players can play in *any era* and a 7'2 guy who's on the All Defensive team *and* leads the league in scoring isn't something people forget. Unless you know some guys over 7ft tall that can drain 3's at near 40% while simultaneously being the most dominant scorer in the paint since Shaq while simultaneously going top 3 in rebounds while simultaneously throwing his name in the hat for DPOY ? lol of course you don't ! And don't get it twisted if he wasn't carrying the offense on his back he could *take* that DPOY award *every season* and Giannis is the only other player who could also make that claim (great on BOTH sides of the ball) on top of that he's been leading the league in double+triple teams 3 years straight ! He has to fight harder than *anyone in basketball* for every shot. And that alone shows you how much opposing teams respect him when he has the ball in his hands ! Not to mention he didn't start playing basketball until 2014 !!! He's been playing for a total of *EIGHT FREAKING YEARS* !! let that sink in ...

  • @richdouglas2311
    @richdouglas2311 Рік тому +9

    Larry Bird. Because he missed a year transferring from Indiana to Indiana State (it was more complicated than that), Bird was eligible for the draft after his junior season. (At Indiana State, where he averaged 30 pts but was still relatively unknown). Red Auerbach, with the 6th pick in the draft (and a dismal Celtics team), selected Bird even though Larry had already announced he was going back to the Sycamores for his senior season. Of course, he had a spectacular season, taking the team all the way to the NCAA finals, where Magic and Michigan State ended their undefeated season. Well, Auerbach was looking pretty smart, having already drafted Bird. But....Red had to sign Larry before the next NBA draft or Bird would go back into the draft and the Celtic's pick would have gone wasted. But Larry ended up signing the largest rookie contract in the history of SPORTS and the rest is both legend and history.
    Red took this chance even though 5 other teams passed on Bird (for the risks described above). Larry Legend, indeed.

  • @jspurs22
    @jspurs22 3 роки тому +66

    Ginobili will always be and should always be the greatest steal in NBA Draft history

    • @Xvisionary0397
      @Xvisionary0397 2 роки тому

      no it be kobe drafted to a superstar team big market team only 17 ton the nba tht more interesting no thought he be the man

    • @brianpatrick8441
      @brianpatrick8441 Рік тому +3

      @@Xvisionary0397 drafted 13 isnt a steal, drafted 41 like Joker 2 time mvp should be #1

    • @okoroifeanyichukwu8762
      @okoroifeanyichukwu8762 Рік тому

      @@brianpatrick8441 Correct!

    • @Xvisionary0397
      @Xvisionary0397 Рік тому

      @@brianpatrick8441 tht stupid no it isn't kobe was 17 and drafted outta hs to a one of the best teams in the world and had to develop into superstar status with shaq tht more impressive then a kid from Russia .

    • @alioli1998
      @alioli1998 Рік тому

      @@Xvisionary0397 he’s not even from Russia u dumbass

  • @blizzardRM10
    @blizzardRM10 2 роки тому +8

    Rodman won 5 championships being one of the key players on the court in terms of defence and rebounds and he is so underrated it's almost criminal.

  • @CWU2006EOY
    @CWU2006EOY 2 роки тому +5

    Rodman played for Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a four-year NAIA school. Rodman was a three-time NAIA All-American and led the NAIA in rebounding twice (1985, 1986). In three seasons there (1983-1986), he averaged 25.7 points and 15.7 rebounds, and registered a .637 field goal percentage. In 1986 he led his team to the NAIA semifinals where he scored 46 points in a single game, while grabbing a tournament-tying record 32 rebounds. So, he was not simply a juco product.

  • @therealronswanson
    @therealronswanson 2 роки тому +6

    i live in a small town in sweden, basketball isnt partcularly big but for some reason i never understood George Gervin Jr played for my local team for years. Needless to say he was dominating. When he won his first championship here in Sweden the Iceman himself attended the game.

  • @Sunnykin100
    @Sunnykin100 11 місяців тому +5

    Bro now joker is the no.1 steal

  • @yodeeprai4620
    @yodeeprai4620 3 роки тому +16

    4:35 it said Ron Artest on the defensive player of the year award

  • @Carayo-ct2jb
    @Carayo-ct2jb 3 роки тому +8

    This channel need to get 1M now!

  • @kavenavery8561
    @kavenavery8561 Рік тому +8

    Kobe was not unknown. he was the best player in high school. people were calling him the next Jordan, NBA teams were just skeptical about drafting high school players with lottery picks. I remember watching him in high school. I thought he was going to be really good, but I did watch the McDonald's game every year. far from being unknown, hell he signed a big shoe deal with Adidas before he ever stepped on the basketball court, he took pop singer Brandy to the prom.

    • @hthrun
      @hthrun Рік тому

      I was going to post the same thing. I remember hearing about him all the time. Also, I didn't think the Lakers bamboozled the Hornets. IIRC, Kobe refused to play for the hornets so they had to trade him. Kobe only wanted to play with the lakers...

    • @wephilips6651
      @wephilips6651 Рік тому

      I live in the UK and could be misremembering but I swear even I was aware of him at the time he was drafted

    • @sethtate2079
      @sethtate2079 Рік тому

      Didn't he take Brandi to prom??? He was a national star in highschool. His teammates didn't like all the publicity he was getting.

  • @yavuzkiremitci
    @yavuzkiremitci Рік тому +7

    I stop watching after Jokic at 7

    • @traviskrueger9531
      @traviskrueger9531 Місяць тому

      They created this video years ago, I’m sure he hold rate higher now.

  • @buritobob_smm2382
    @buritobob_smm2382 3 роки тому +27

    About Gasol, you forgot to mention he won a championship

    • @Jirl_25
      @Jirl_25 3 роки тому

      Paul Gasol did, two. But Marc has not

    • @muhammadfikrialfattah9115
      @muhammadfikrialfattah9115 3 роки тому +15

      Marc win 2019 season in raptors

    • @patrickmatthews8191
      @patrickmatthews8191 3 роки тому +6

      @@Jirl_25 Marc Gasol won 1 title with the Raptors back in 2019

    • @Jirl_25
      @Jirl_25 3 роки тому

      @@patrickmatthews8191 oh yeah he did... is like that Finals didn't count to me 🤣🤣

    • @dassitbra8900
      @dassitbra8900 3 роки тому

      Yea he got a mention over the guy who led them

  • @sanpedroez3367
    @sanpedroez3367 3 роки тому +17

    Tony Parker was amazing but was he really the "best point guard in the NBA"?

    • @arrownoir
      @arrownoir 3 роки тому +8

      Unfortunately for him , there was also a guy by the name of Steve Nash, when Parker was at his peak. Then you had CP3 and DWill putting everyone else to rest, before scoring PGs like Rose and Westbrook started dominating the NBA.

    • @goofy-_-1907
      @goofy-_-1907 3 роки тому

      @@arrownoir then curry came...

    • @ernieestrada193
      @ernieestrada193 3 роки тому

      Yes 🇨🇱🐐🏆🏆🏆🏆9 tp

    • @ethangames5
      @ethangames5 3 роки тому

      He was aiight

    • @cypher787
      @cypher787 3 роки тому +1

      Parker was insanely underrated he was probably never the number 1 pg in the league but prime tony parker was always in the top 5 at that position

  • @nathanp9684
    @nathanp9684 2 роки тому +3

    man the spurs big three was so much fun to watch. getting to see them live was special

  • @omnivorous65
    @omnivorous65 3 роки тому +12

    Being able to draft Michael Jordan at #3 must be one of the biggest draft steals ever.

    • @swagg_legend2235
      @swagg_legend2235 2 роки тому +6

      not really, cause Hakeem was #1 in that draft and he still arguably the greatest C ever

    • @ILOV3BUTT3R
      @ILOV3BUTT3R 2 роки тому +5

      I mean, no one blamed the Rockets for picking Hakeem. If Houston's guards didn't decide to drown themselves in coke, that's the start of a dynasty.

    • @gerardomalazdrewicz7514
      @gerardomalazdrewicz7514 2 роки тому +2

      @@ILOV3BUTT3R On the other hand, Portland picking Sam Bowie at #2.....

    • @user-zd9vy4nw1e
      @user-zd9vy4nw1e Рік тому

      Both teams wanted a center i think this was the reason they pick 2 big men instead. Hakeem was not a bad choise. HR got 2 chips thanks to him, no chip without him. But to say he is arguably the greatest center i doubt that, even if he is one the very best. Sam Bowie i think get severe injury that ended his career, dont actualy know what could he done if he have a full healthy career. But no mater that MJ is until today the best player ever arguably. I understand why teams make mistakes but its still mistakes.

  • @NJTDover
    @NJTDover 3 роки тому +8

    Manu was the biggest steal so far. Numero Uno, pardner!

  • @SiamHomeSource
    @SiamHomeSource 3 роки тому +19

    John Stockton would drop 20pts 15 assists and 7 steals on you then file your taxes and 401k

    • @riddlerrl
      @riddlerrl 2 роки тому +1

      yeah, I watched the video too

    • @henny6566
      @henny6566 2 роки тому

      And drive off in his Chrysler minivan.

  • @ericgrimes341
    @ericgrimes341 2 роки тому

    I like videos like this. Lost in the GSW triumphs of the early last decade the Grizzlies were gritting and grinding to the WCF.

  • @johnatspray
    @johnatspray 2 роки тому +3

    Experts: This guy is short, unathletic and looks like an accountant.
    John Stockton: * makes more assists and steals than anyone in NBA history *

  • @lebronjamescumrag8373
    @lebronjamescumrag8373 3 роки тому +42

    Man Karl Malones draft pick and the age of his baby momma have something in common they where both 13

    • @AnkanBasu7
      @AnkanBasu7 3 роки тому +1

      ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

    • @Smart-Towel-RG-400
      @Smart-Towel-RG-400 2 роки тому +1

      I instantly thought of this to 😆

  • @germanischerkrieger6018
    @germanischerkrieger6018 3 роки тому +15

    Jokic will become the first MVP which was drafted not in the first round...
    And also now with 25 year of age with no doubt in the top 5 Nuggets players of all time
    Very sad that Murray get injured because with him he have a chance for a ring
    I mean he is out and Denver is still place 4 in the west in front of Lakers,Mavs,Blazers etc
    Next season I believe Jokic will get his 2x MVP or win a ring when his team stay healthy
    What I want to say is Jokic is never place 7
    1-3 for sure
    After his career he will be definitely the biggest steal ever

    • @ataytaygaraev4298
      @ataytaygaraev4298 2 роки тому +1

      Now it's sad they are nowhere near to contender status after they gave Michael Porter jr a max contract and he out of a season with back injury.

    • @renzo0995
      @renzo0995 2 роки тому +1

      2x mvp jajaj

  • @marnv2956
    @marnv2956 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you and God bless

  • @LightningCeltic
    @LightningCeltic 3 роки тому +9

    “Best rebounder the NBA had ever seen” Wilt chamberlain averaging 23 rebounds a game for his career Am I a joke to you?

    • @saftlasso6557
      @saftlasso6557 3 роки тому +2

      He didn't include wilt in the list of players with 4 or more scoring titles either

    • @henny6566
      @henny6566 2 роки тому +1

      @@saftlasso6557 Iverson also has 4 scoring titles.

    • @blazefactor6849
      @blazefactor6849 6 місяців тому

      Wilt was a great rebounder, but he was playing at a time where the pace was insanely high and people couldn't shoot very well. He basically got fed a shit-ton of boards because he happened to be really tall and mobile.

  • @raptors11111
    @raptors11111 Рік тому +3

    This list needs updated since its 2 years old now lol. Jokic easily the biggest steal of all time now after back to back MVPs and being a frontrunner this year as well

  • @user-mm8qh1tx6d
    @user-mm8qh1tx6d 11 місяців тому +3

    He called Jokic winning the Nuggets a championship

  • @UtoiAnimeReviews
    @UtoiAnimeReviews 3 роки тому +121

    My Hero is no.1. This video deserved my like!

  • @4.5_shammer
    @4.5_shammer 2 роки тому +1

    Manu ! I was about to say if he wasn’t on this list ….. Great video bro !

  • @karz1810
    @karz1810 3 роки тому +42

    6:04 How can you not get Kobe Bryant's name correct?!

    • @GatCat
      @GatCat 3 роки тому

      There are MANY mistakes in this video..but this is the worst. Lol.

    • @learningwithluisisfun.4627
      @learningwithluisisfun.4627 3 роки тому

      Is it big deal? Just enjoy the video bruh. This man made a great effort on making this video.

  • @AMVmushroom
    @AMVmushroom 3 місяці тому +1

    I was yelling at my screen about how Jokic should be first and then realize the video is three years old lol

  • @AutopilotAndChill
    @AutopilotAndChill Рік тому +4

    The biggest steal is Michael Jordan. Best player ever went 3rd. Should’ve went number 1.

  • @dannychamberlain6244
    @dannychamberlain6244 2 роки тому +12

    2014 had 2 great steals in my opinion, Devin Booker and Nikola Jokic

  • @alvintenan5330
    @alvintenan5330 10 місяців тому +4

    Bro nikola just got the champ this year

  • @Triclips
    @Triclips Рік тому +1

    Great video

  • @Raghuveer2798
    @Raghuveer2798 2 роки тому +9

    After winning the MVP this year, Jokic should be much higher on this list.

  • @unstable3s650
    @unstable3s650 3 роки тому +9

    Bruh I never knew they did John Stockton dirty like that

    • @kenrickeason
      @kenrickeason 3 роки тому +4

      To be fair John did look like someone's 40 year old Dad.. Even back then.. 😂😂😂 but one of the greatest players that ever touch a basketball court when it was all set and done.. Great player..

  • @lovetownsend
    @lovetownsend 3 роки тому +8

    Dennis Rodman’s story is amazing

    • @missayawk
      @missayawk 2 роки тому +2

      Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen and David Robinson all Hall of Famers and not even projected to be in the NBA entering college/ academy.All three had unheard of growth spurts after 18 yrs old

  • @robertosucci1151
    @robertosucci1151 Рік тому +2

    Jokic was second round 41st pick or something and bro is now a 2X MVP

  • @gamingwithragemonster3983
    @gamingwithragemonster3983 7 місяців тому +4

    karl malone being the 13th overall pick is ironic

  • @tmguyton2308
    @tmguyton2308 6 місяців тому +3

    You were right Denver 2023 NBA Champions

  • @Ma1q444
    @Ma1q444 2 роки тому +5

    Jimmy butler wasn’t good at first but it was his insane worth ethic that made him so good

  • @hangcool
    @hangcool 11 місяців тому +2

    Nikola Jokic - possibly bring the first NBA title to Denver.. Mission accomplished :D :D

  • @enanebres6481
    @enanebres6481 2 роки тому

    Amazing video

  • @hartyharr8064
    @hartyharr8064 3 роки тому +20

    MJ was so good he got drafted 3rd and that was a huge steal

  • @ChrysterDk
    @ChrysterDk 3 роки тому +35

    Damn, this Kobe Brynat guy crazy good

    • @kangaroo8179
      @kangaroo8179 3 роки тому

      The way you said this made me think you don’t know who Kobe is........

    • @BKawai-jr7et
      @BKawai-jr7et 3 роки тому +8

      @@kangaroo8179 the way you said this made me think you don't know what joke is.............the only thing you know is jokic.

    • @ethangames5
      @ethangames5 3 роки тому +1

      Kobe is one of the greatest basketball players who ever lived. My top 3 NBA players are lebron , MJ and kobe .

    • @ethangames5
      @ethangames5 3 роки тому

      Sorry to tell u. But Kobe died a tragic helicopter accident if you didn't know

    • @kedda4515
      @kedda4515 3 роки тому +1

      @@ethangames5 it was a joke he knows who he is

  • @dragroch5536
    @dragroch5536 Рік тому +1

    Would have liked to see Brook Lopez mentioned here, although it might be a biased thought because he's my favourite NBA center and one of my favourite NBA players. Nowitzki would be a better mention since 1998 was a weak draft.

  • @benjiyola421
    @benjiyola421 11 місяців тому +2

    Joker got that title

  • @AidenBF56
    @AidenBF56 3 роки тому +95

    You may have heard of this guy named Kawhi Leonard, he’s pretty good, but not even an honorable mention.

    • @cuh6918
      @cuh6918 3 роки тому

      You saying I.T and Draymond > Kawhi huh?
      /s

    • @AidenBF56
      @AidenBF56 3 роки тому +7

      @@cuh6918 Nah I’m saying Kawhi wasn’t even on this list.

    • @Anti-McDojo
      @Anti-McDojo 3 роки тому +1

      Because he's a Flipper and a choker.

    • @OzLecx396
      @OzLecx396 3 роки тому +11

      @@Anti-McDojo mocking a 2 time nba champ 2 dpoy 2 fmvp by an average person not in the league

    • @Anti-McDojo
      @Anti-McDojo 3 роки тому +2

      @@OzLecx396, I am not mocking him. Mocking has an element of fallacy, a mere trash talk or a malicious allegation. Whereas what I've said is history itself. In short: Kawhi's chokejob is on of the most certain thing happened in history, same thing how KD, Curry and Wilt blew a 3-1 lead they'd supposed to win.
      Blowing a 3-1 lead is faaaar more shameful and degrading than losing a playoff series even a Finals series on matches wherein you are expected to lose.
      So you are accusing me of mocking Kawhi? Coming from a mere muppet who is not also playing in the league, let alone on a community basketball tournament? How hypocrite you and your family where you came from are.

  • @jakesmith4803
    @jakesmith4803 3 роки тому +86

    I FEEL KAWHI SOULD BE ON THIS LIST

  • @AGodlySped
    @AGodlySped 3 роки тому +3

    "Kobe Brynat" lmao

  • @SnowDaulphin
    @SnowDaulphin 3 роки тому +4

    Mark Eaton was a steal 4th round...averaged more than 4 blocks per game over 7-8 seasons

  • @madclown7308
    @madclown7308 3 роки тому +7

    Looks like an accountant 😂🙊

  • @waggly2k108
    @waggly2k108 3 роки тому +3

    Who’s here after jokic is the mvp

  • @emmanuelolivera6526
    @emmanuelolivera6526 2 роки тому +1

    Grande Manu!

  • @JonCom3dy
    @JonCom3dy 2 роки тому +2

    How crazy is it that the Gasol brothers were traded for each other and both teams won the trade.

  • @carloscifuentes5656
    @carloscifuentes5656 3 роки тому +8

    4:38 Allen Iverson also won 4 scoring titles

    • @sanket9305
      @sanket9305 3 роки тому +3

      And Wilt Chamberlain too

    • @geronimopratt7976
      @geronimopratt7976 3 роки тому +2

      @@sanket9305 I don't think this guy knows 💩 about basketball.

    • @danortega748
      @danortega748 3 роки тому

      Iverson is the top pick, no teams never had a chance to draft him, except the sixers, can you consider that a steal?

  • @Jus2K
    @Jus2K 3 роки тому +16

    Where's Alex Caruso?

    • @JonCom3dy
      @JonCom3dy 3 роки тому

      There’s gonna be a woooosh here in this thread lol

    • @sanfranreal2148
      @sanfranreal2148 3 роки тому

      @HexsXD BRO I DON’T GIVE A FUCK IF YOU ARE KIDDING ITS HONESTLY SO FUCKING ANNOYING

    • @yagamilight3121
      @yagamilight3121 3 роки тому

      @Tucker Oliver How dare you to say that Caruso is not good?
      He's the goat 🐐🐐

  • @ThankYouBroSports
    @ThankYouBroSports Рік тому

    Would love to see this updated after this years finals

  • @KiranSrinivasan-uj2ee
    @KiranSrinivasan-uj2ee 14 днів тому

    2:44 “and possibly win Denver’s first title” He predicted the future lol

  • @user-fg5te4vz2n
    @user-fg5te4vz2n 3 роки тому +4

    Honorable mention: Michael Porter Jr 🐐

  • @fireformleo1445
    @fireformleo1445 3 роки тому +3

    Allen Iverson, Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem are also people who won more than 3 scoring titles :( can’t forget about them!

    • @winlox925
      @winlox925 3 роки тому +1

      He said 4 scoring titles

  • @dougkubo3855
    @dougkubo3855 2 роки тому +8

    1986 had the most steals. Arvydis Sabonis last pick of the first round, the second round of the draft was better than the first. Rodman, Mark Price, Jeff Hornacek, Nate McMillen, David Wingate, Johnny Newman, Kevin Duckworth. The first round was cursed by drugs and injuries (Len Bias, Chris Washburn, William Bedford, Roy Tarpley, Ron Harper, Johnny Dawkins).

  • @ferchit3883
    @ferchit3883 3 роки тому +4

    Totally agree with Manu being top 1

  • @alphabatalla2316
    @alphabatalla2316 3 роки тому +6

    Can’t believe that you’ve misspelled the name of the Black Mamba!

  • @alexandercuturilo8384
    @alexandercuturilo8384 3 роки тому +11

    Nikola Jokić u trci za MVP titulu vodi,
    Mir Božiji, Hristos se rodi!

  • @FuShengAlex
    @FuShengAlex 3 роки тому +1

    Kobe Bryant doesn't belong on this list.
    He didn't "fall" to #13 with 12 teams passing on him. The Nets were desperate for a SG and Calipari really wanted to draft him earlier at #8 but he already let it be known that not only did he have no intentions of playing there, but also that he wanted to be a Laker from the get go. So they had to settle for the next best available SG Kerry Kittles.

    • @henny6566
      @henny6566 2 роки тому

      He actually wanted to play for the Knicks also but they didn't have a high pick plus were not interested since they had 2 SG's already. Kobe actually would have played for the Nets because he worked out for them and liked Calipari and being from Pennsylvania, he'd be close to home but when Jerry West called him since they were the only team to show real interest he told Kobe to tell them he won't play for them so they went with Kittles instead. But even if he dropped to 8th that is a steal since he turned out to be an all time great.

  • @maxrountree5592
    @maxrountree5592 Рік тому +1

    Malone going at the 13th pick is too funny.

  • @scofieldboi3657
    @scofieldboi3657 3 роки тому +11

    wheres the claw

  • @trigun442
    @trigun442 3 роки тому +7

    4:39 cmon need to do research. You forgot Allen Iverson...

    • @travismichael9595
      @travismichael9595 3 роки тому

      And Wilt!

    • @michaelbrantley6039
      @michaelbrantley6039 3 роки тому +1

      James Harden about to b on that list by next season. So wilt, gervin, Iverson, Durant, Jordan, and Harden will all have 4+ scoring titles

  • @GatCat
    @GatCat 3 роки тому +1

    4:34 shows Marc Gasol winning the 2003-2004 DPOY, awarded to Ron Artest. Lol 😂

  • @v_kos
    @v_kos 3 місяці тому +2

    crazy how this video aged...

    • @jacksonconley5117
      @jacksonconley5117 3 місяці тому +4

      Considering the fact that both Giannis and Jokic won a championship after this video was posted.

  • @vlr_1374
    @vlr_1374 3 роки тому +4

    Did he just call stockton the best passer? Bruh, MAGIC.

    • @AryanSharma-ol3ty
      @AryanSharma-ol3ty 3 роки тому +4

      i mean stat wise its stockton but the more explosive and way more loved yea magic is one of the best passers

    • @vlr_1374
      @vlr_1374 3 роки тому +1

      @@AryanSharma-ol3ty stockton: best assister
      Magic: best passer and PG

  • @josemorales-jr4oh
    @josemorales-jr4oh 3 роки тому +20

    Manu...ORGULLO ARGENTINO!!!

  • @jacksonconley5117
    @jacksonconley5117 3 місяці тому +1

    Nikola Jokic is the Tom Brady of NBA Draft Steals.