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This draft class with 3 or potentially 4 hall of famers, some stars during their prime, and a lot of quality role players. Looking back, Jimmy Butler, last pick of first round and IT, last pick of the entire draft is pretty crazy
You forgot the MANIMAL "Kenneth Faried" those years in Denver with Ty Lawson.. A lot of fans had been forgotten him cuz of his short Prime years but he's a dog in those 4 - 5 yrs with denver
yeah I actually remember how I argued with my friends that Faried is actually good and got even surprised he's out of the NBA. But I just understood why. I still think he's still an NBA caliber
Jan Vesely went on to cook in Europe. Followed Luka as EL MVP in 2019, won an EL championship in 2017, 3 times EL First team... My boy definitely can ball.
Once Tristan Thompson dated a Kardashian, he went from having a rating in the 80's to below 65. The curse is real. I wonder who'll be next to decline rapidly when they date a Kardashian?
I was 18 years old when this draft happened and this was a good draft with Kyrie Irving,Isiah Thomas and Kawhi Leonard who have become a fantastic player with respective NBA teams,good friends!!!LONG LIVES TO ALL OF THEM RESPECTIVELY,GOOD FRIENDS!!!:-D
Jan Vesely is not the only “true bust” here. Derrick Williams definitely gets that title as well. E’Twaun Moore had a solid career for the 55th pick too.
the change of music after the top 8 was awesome.. Leonard is the best player in this one. the spurs dont have any idea that time. they just want a wing who could defend and rebound to help duncan
I think Vesely and Kawhi just went to a system where they can make or break your career. For Vesely, well Wizards was known for not developing talent, and Spurs just unlocked Kawhi's potential.
2011 is a weird draft to evaluate. There is so many great players from this draft, but with all the injuries you can't help but feel like we only got this draft at 70-75% of it's ability (Even Kawhi you feel like would be an unquestioned top 15 player if he played at least half of his games over the last 6 years).
To me, there is many draft picks that turned to be good apart from kyrie, kawhi, Vooch and JV. Kenneth Faried was an energetic rebounder who is also althetic very good at defence and rebounding the main issues why he was out of the nba was he couldn't shoot and be more consistent if he had developped his shot earlier he would be in the NBA today. Enes Freedom, a talented big man was a double double machine, his defense and his lack of atheltism were his biggest weaknesses which couldn't help him to stay in the nba much longer. Kemba Walker was a incredibly star for the hornets because of his leadership and his popularity, he would have taken a paycut, becoming lamelo's mentor and etc., the celtics and the knicks killed his career and he is now out of the league playing in Monaco. Tobias Harris wasn't a bad player. It's just that his lack of consistency and not showing enough defense was the reason why the sixers refused to pick up his contract for next season. This draft was still a famous one.
oh yes. My favorite draft class. The year also starts my following of NBA... There was kai, klay, kawhi, jimmy, IT. Then there is Knight, owner of the two best highlights of the game, the DJ poster and the Kai ankle breaker. Always memorable.
From Kyrie, Tristan Thompson, (Which Thompson was a great supporting player to pair with Kyrie. His rebounding, Toughness defensively, and touch down low, are everything that the cavs needed in a center.) Jonas Valanciunas is the definition of a high motor center in regards to rebounding. His play style may be a little slow for a center in regards to his post up game but his rebounding sets him apart. And Klay being the 11th pick to the warriors was the perfect back court player to pair with Steph. After that they drafted Draymond and the dynasty began. Unfortunately now with Klay potentially leaving Golden State, the dynasty might be over.
kind of glazed over Klay's career with 3-pt records, scoring records, All-NBA third and Defensive 2nd team, and chips. At 11 he was absolutely a steal, especially compared to the bums picked in front of him
It was never gonna get paid. Anyone that knows more than just the ball side of the nba knew that. It’s hard talking ball to people who don’t consider the business side of the league. He was 5’ whatever no gm is “gonna back the brinks truck up” for him. First of all. 2nd. They done have their future stars. Both brown and Tatum drafted top 4 picks in respective drafts. And by the time he was traded it was already written on the wall them two gonna be good.
It's a draft that almost everyone knows the top 15 picks (except for Jan Vesely) That's super solid Apart from those mentioned, Motiejunas/Faried/Mirotic/Norris Cole/Cory Joseph/Bojan/Parson were all soooooooolid during that period too Parson did fleeced the contract but right up to that payday he did balled the f out, great offensive player with size. Injuries played a part in him being "overpaid" MarShon Brooks & Jordan Hamilton had their tiny moments too Reggie Jackson plays like a top 10 PG whenever he plays the Lakers too. Let's not forget Josh Selby, during summer league everyone thought he'd be the biggest steal of the draft. All in all a SOLID SOLID draft. 09' (Curry/Jrue) draft is top heavy (15 total chips) 11' (Kawhi/Klay/Butler) draft is the most balanced (14 total chips) Both hella solid, 09' just "seem" lesser impressive now because of all the underachievers like Thabeet/Tyreke/Flynn/BJ Mannnnn Curry is generational which gave 09' the edge for me as the best draft class since 03'
People really need to stop saying Kanter got blackballed. He didn’t, he just became unplayable because of his garbage defense and lack of offensive game. By his last season, he could score in one way and defend in zero ways. Nobody can stick in the NBA with that skillset.
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15:09. I disagree 👎. Klay Thompson is the man 👨. 4 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 titles, more than any pick in the 2011 draft, including Kawai Leonard, Tristan Thompson, Kyrie Irving.
Look at the 2018 draft class, it’s much better than this draft class you mentioned! It has way more depth: Luka Doncic Trae Young Shai Gilgeous Alexander Jalen Brunson Jaren Jackson Mikal Bridges Michael Porter Jr Anfernee Simons Just to name a few!
@@Randooooo. Caitlin Clarke… the woman with the scoring champion belt due to her shooting mostly threes…. Have you heard of her? She currently plays in the wnba. Jimmer couldn’t make it in the nba, and he played mediocre oversees
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Nah 2009
This draft class with 3 or potentially 4 hall of famers, some stars during their prime, and a lot of quality role players. Looking back, Jimmy Butler, last pick of first round and IT, last pick of the entire draft is pretty crazy
Everybody gets in the basketball hall of fame
Jimmy is 1,000% a hall of famer if that is who your questioning. That became official after the 2022 season was finished
You forgot the MANIMAL "Kenneth Faried" those years in Denver with Ty Lawson.. A lot of fans had been forgotten him cuz of his short Prime years but he's a dog in those 4 - 5 yrs with denver
I remember Faried, he was my favorite role player when he was in Denver. Great hustle player and underated defender.
yeah I actually remember how I argued with my friends that Faried is actually good and got even surprised he's out of the NBA. But I just understood why. I still think he's still an NBA caliber
Faried's game is just as outdated as Bismack's.
The reason Bismack had a longer career because of his reliability
Jan Vesely went on to cook in Europe. Followed Luka as EL MVP in 2019, won an EL championship in 2017, 3 times EL First team... My boy definitely can ball.
he just got few opportunities in the NBA. and when he returned to Europe, he becomes a clear cut basketball legend in Czech Republic, his home nation.
@@denzelminimo1883The Washington Wizards are the worst Team when it comes to developing Players
@@kizoro3909 yup. Also, they just pick Vesely for marketing purposes.
Once Tristan Thompson dated a Kardashian, he went from having a rating in the 80's to below 65. The curse is real. I wonder who'll be next to decline rapidly when they date a Kardashian?
The original "Tobias Harris over me?!"
Kinda insane both were late bloomers
I was 18 years old when this draft happened and this was a good draft with Kyrie Irving,Isiah Thomas and Kawhi Leonard who have become a fantastic player with respective NBA teams,good friends!!!LONG LIVES TO ALL OF THEM RESPECTIVELY,GOOD FRIENDS!!!:-D
The Spurs wanted Faried and got Leonard someone was watching over them haha
Kawhi is the clearcut best player of this draft class without question.
Real
Ever heard of Klay Thompson
@@kofiboadu6744 😂😂😂 Funny man
@@kofiboadu6744ur trolling
@@kofiboadu6744Klay Thompson has never even been the 3rd best player on a championship team
Jan Vesely is not the only “true bust” here. Derrick Williams definitely gets that title as well.
E’Twaun Moore had a solid career for the 55th pick too.
8:43 "and a roster full of BONEHEADS."
I bursted out laughing when I heard that 😂😂
the change of music after the top 8 was awesome.. Leonard is the best player in this one. the spurs dont have any idea that time. they just want a wing who could defend and rebound to help duncan
_As a Sacramento Kings fan, I would love to forget about Jimmer Fredette._
he is now a 3x3 star
14:55 *More people need to learn about Chip Engelland.*
I know, so many casuals think Kawhi just waltzed into the league averaging 25ppg smh........
How often do you see the 1st pick in the draft traded for the last? This is the only class I can I think of.
come to think of it. now that is interesting
hey, thats a fun fact lol
this would go crazy in NBA trivia
8:43 “A roster full of bone heads” proceeds to show picture of Javale and Swaggy P 😂
trading kawhi for george hill is one of pacer biggest fumble ever
Kawhi and Butler really make this class insane...
@@razkable and IT as well. Number 1, 15, 30, 60 picks are insanely spreadout collection of stars
Cmon no mention of Reggie Jackson. NBA champion and is still playing in the league today
I think 2018 will look really good soon
I think Vesely and Kawhi just went to a system where they can make or break your career. For Vesely, well Wizards was known for not developing talent, and Spurs just unlocked Kawhi's potential.
2011 is a weird draft to evaluate. There is so many great players from this draft, but with all the injuries you can't help but feel like we only got this draft at 70-75% of it's ability (Even Kawhi you feel like would be an unquestioned top 15 player if he played at least half of his games over the last 6 years).
The 2018 class is the best since the turn of the century tbh, it was stacked everywhere
To me, there is many draft picks that turned to be good apart from kyrie, kawhi, Vooch and JV. Kenneth Faried was an energetic rebounder who is also althetic very good at defence and rebounding the main issues why he was out of the nba was he couldn't shoot and be more consistent if he had developped his shot earlier he would be in the NBA today. Enes Freedom, a talented big man was a double double machine, his defense and his lack of atheltism were his biggest weaknesses which couldn't help him to stay in the nba much longer. Kemba Walker was a incredibly star for the hornets because of his leadership and his popularity, he would have taken a paycut, becoming lamelo's mentor and etc., the celtics and the knicks killed his career and he is now out of the league playing in Monaco. Tobias Harris wasn't a bad player. It's just that his lack of consistency and not showing enough defense was the reason why the sixers refused to pick up his contract for next season. This draft was still a famous one.
Iman Shumpert is the GOAT, don't @ me
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That IT season was more magical than winning a title this year
Great Vid Like Always! 🔥🔥
i feel like faried and mirotic deserve a mention
Mirotic chose to play overseas instead of the Nba since he’s international
in 2k this is the draft in the lebron era. broo it’s amazing trading for picks. i had kyrie on the kings w boogie. wild shit
oh yes. My favorite draft class. The year also starts my following of NBA... There was kai, klay, kawhi, jimmy, IT. Then there is Knight, owner of the two best highlights of the game, the DJ poster and the Kai ankle breaker. Always memorable.
Who’s the other 2 all stars?
Kemba and who?
@@spidamitchell8311 Vucevic
Can’t wait for Andy video on the current Knicks. 👏🏼
Jonas still out here running with the youngins signed to the Wizards and possibly could be traded this season!
Can you do a video about the 2018 draft class?
6:38 he became only the second NBA player to cheat on khloe kardashian. What an achievement 😂
Only the second player to cheat on khloe 😂😂
From Kyrie, Tristan Thompson, (Which Thompson was a great supporting player to pair with Kyrie. His rebounding, Toughness defensively, and touch down low, are everything that the cavs needed in a center.) Jonas Valanciunas is the definition of a high motor center in regards to rebounding. His play style may be a little slow for a center in regards to his post up game but his rebounding sets him apart. And Klay being the 11th pick to the warriors was the perfect back court player to pair with Steph. After that they drafted Draymond and the dynasty began. Unfortunately now with Klay potentially leaving Golden State, the dynasty might be over.
This year's draft with wemby and chet gon be the best this century
kind of glazed over Klay's career with 3-pt records, scoring records, All-NBA third and Defensive 2nd team, and chips. At 11 he was absolutely a steal, especially compared to the bums picked in front of him
2024 Draft will be even greater!
This draft actually deep
You made it sound like Isaiah Thomas is dead lol
Didn't know Kawhi Leonard won 7 DPOY. I love living in bizzaro world
Several, not seven
Iman Shumpert wasn't some star, but he was a key bench player for the Cavs 2016 championship squad.
2011 is the most injury riddled class of all time
3:23 to be fair to derrick williams nobody could match kyrie in the skills department even in 2024
Make a video about the 2018 draft class
It was never gonna get paid. Anyone that knows more than just the ball side of the nba knew that. It’s hard talking ball to people who don’t consider the business side of the league. He was 5’ whatever no gm is “gonna back the brinks truck up” for him. First of all. 2nd. They done have their future stars. Both brown and Tatum drafted top 4 picks in respective drafts. And by the time he was traded it was already written on the wall them two gonna be good.
I feel like 2018 nba draft will be the best soon
Best draft class this century!!! That’s right I said it!!
We gotta stop with the “Enes Kanter got blackballed from the NBA” narrative, he was just ass
10:48 i thought knight did well besides the memew
It's a draft that almost everyone knows the top 15 picks (except for Jan Vesely)
That's super solid
Apart from those mentioned, Motiejunas/Faried/Mirotic/Norris Cole/Cory Joseph/Bojan/Parson were all soooooooolid during that period too
Parson did fleeced the contract but right up to that payday he did balled the f out, great offensive player with size. Injuries played a part in him being "overpaid"
MarShon Brooks & Jordan Hamilton had their tiny moments too
Reggie Jackson plays like a top 10 PG whenever he plays the Lakers too.
Let's not forget Josh Selby, during summer league everyone thought he'd be the biggest steal of the draft.
All in all a SOLID SOLID draft.
09' (Curry/Jrue) draft is top heavy (15 total chips)
11' (Kawhi/Klay/Butler) draft is the most balanced (14 total chips)
Both hella solid, 09' just "seem" lesser impressive now because of all the underachievers like Thabeet/Tyreke/Flynn/BJ
Mannnnn Curry is generational which gave 09' the edge for me as the best draft class since 03'
Reggie Jackson deserves a mention too
I still can’t believe “Anus” Kanter was drafted that high
Anus Cancer
Anus Cunter you mean?
Say didn't you made a video about this a long time ago when you were just getting started? That was the re-draft.
Tristan Thompson didn’t justify a top 5 pick. He was average and never saw that upside people talked about. Also overshadowed by the Kardashian stuff
Hi Andy
People really need to stop saying Kanter got blackballed. He didn’t, he just became unplayable because of his garbage defense and lack of offensive game. By his last season, he could score in one way and defend in zero ways. Nobody can stick in the NBA with that skillset.
2003 vs. 2011🤔🤔🤔
They had some pretty good ass players in this class.
2018 was the most stacked Draft class tho
Put some respect on Klay Thompson. Y’all remember he scored 35 in a quarter ?
Let's not ignore the 2018 draft either. Luka, SGA, Brunson, Trae, JJJ, Mikal Bridges, MPJ, Donte, Huerter, Grayson Allen, Simons...
Amazing draft with 4 all stars and 3 all nba players and some great starters
'09 class can give this draft class a run for its money
Let Him Cook 🗣️🧑🍳🍳🔥
1996 draft class vs 2003 draft class
59th Hanga Ádám :
EuroLeague champion (2023)
EuroLeague Best Defender (2017)
2× Liga ACB champion (2021, 2022)
3× Spanish Cup winner (2018, 2019, 2021)
2x Spanish Supercup winner (2021, 2022)
ABA League champion (2024)
Serbian League champion (2024)
Serbian Cup winner (2024)
All-Liga ACB First Team (2017)
2× All-Liga ACB Second Team (2016, 2020)
2× Liga ACB Defensive Player of the Year (2016, 2017)
Central European League winner (2009)
Hungarian League Best Defender (2011)
Hungarian League Domestic Player of the Year (2011)
All-Hungarian League Second Team (2011)
2× Hungarian All-Star (2009, 2011)
So this class only had nine players pan out and just 5 all stars
Isaiah Thomas will always be my favorite player on this class. ☘️
I’d say the 1996 draft class was better than the 2003 one
Class of 2018 please
You forgot to mention Norris Cole
15:09. I disagree 👎. Klay Thompson is the man 👨. 4 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 titles, more than any pick in the 2011 draft, including Kawai Leonard, Tristan Thompson, Kyrie Irving.
I hope I.T can have a good post NBA career. The guy doesnt deserved to be blackballed.
God I love Alec Burks
2018 had the second best draft class
it's interesting you mention Enes' lack of defense so much but don't talk about Kemba's dreadful defense.
He talked about all players highlights and downfalls. Injuries, not defense was the downfall of kemba
He’s a pg bro😂😂
@@tw7321 before injuries, he was a horrible defender anyway.
@@NextEraPod so?
Look at the 2018 draft class, it’s much better than this draft class you mentioned! It has way more depth:
Luka Doncic
Trae Young
Shai Gilgeous Alexander
Jalen Brunson
Jaren Jackson
Mikal Bridges
Michael Porter Jr
Anfernee Simons
Just to name a few!
Andy Hoops videos and my lunch time is a Shaq & Kobe combination
15:54 No
You should do more draft class reviews like this
Valanciunas would've had a better nba career if Dwane casey didn't have him on a leash.
It’s the nba equivalent of 2011 nfl draft
FREEDOM!!
would D Will be the number 1 pick in the '24 draft?? but for real...
Vooch is my most favorite player in this draft.
Always been a fan of him since his Orlando tenure 💯
Starting 5:
Kyrie
Klay
Jimmy Butler
Kawhi
JV?
Kemba walker is Brandon knight with a longer career
4 videos since last week and still no video about Boston winning their 18th champion???
What’s the point of talking about them? There was nothing interesting or mind blowing about it.
@@montyFR its still basketball, and besides the whole media was against Boston the whole playoffs
You’re begging for it at this point
pick 11 went 0-10 in a elimination game
2018 Class is the Best
1996 is the best class
Jimmer was the greatest MALE 3 point shooter. We can’t disrespect the queen herself.
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@@Randooooo. Caitlin Clarke… the woman with the scoring champion belt due to her shooting mostly threes…. Have you heard of her? She currently plays in the wnba. Jimmer couldn’t make it in the nba, and he played mediocre oversees
@@daj_leo4417 Caitlin Clark isn’t the best 3P shooter of all time
@@Randooooo. In college yes.
@@Randooooo. I understand that the blk community wants me to hate on her because of her skin color. But she did what she did.
2018 may be better though soon
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For me valancuinas was the most wasted talent.. he was a very big man
No good reason, ok surrrrre
God blesss you all and Jesus loves you all and follow god road amennn
Never viewed Tristan Thompson as a smart player. He was just a big guy coming out of Texas that just used his strength
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