These Guys are Ruining the NBA

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  • @bowwowo
    @bowwowo Рік тому +5508

    I agree cuz the rockets offense is really just "let him cook"

    • @shadow_realm47
      @shadow_realm47 Рік тому +311

      But the problem with that mentality is they just cook humble pie for themselves.

    • @davon6704
      @davon6704 Рік тому +56

      My Lakers be doing that shii a lot too

    • @beankobe8205
      @beankobe8205 Рік тому +46

      They r just really young the warriors grew togther before they started wining

    • @rayburks7059
      @rayburks7059 Рік тому +123

      @@beankobe8205 don't compare the warriors to the current rockets they have 2 different mindsets towards the game

    • @michaelbarnes2126
      @michaelbarnes2126 Рік тому +10

      I think they need a legit PG Kevin Porter Jr is more of scoring guard who isn’t that good of a distributor

  • @dylanphillips426
    @dylanphillips426 Рік тому +5205

    Thanks dunkey for this flawless basketball and social commentary video

    • @piggybron8486
      @piggybron8486 Рік тому +226

      LMFAOO

    • @EyeOfThePhi
      @EyeOfThePhi Рік тому +54

      because all BIPOC folks sound the same to you...? Is that what you're seriously saying.....?

    • @90sbaby6
      @90sbaby6 Рік тому +810

      @@EyeOfThePhidunkey is white 💀

    • @rayoota7613
      @rayoota7613 Рік тому

      @@90sbaby6no he’s black

    • @marijs5068
      @marijs5068 Рік тому +197

      @@90sbaby6 well actually... he is of puerto rican descent

  • @lionlikemessenger
    @lionlikemessenger Рік тому +36

    In the next 20 years, over half of the NBA might be international-born players.

    • @dreamcage1801
      @dreamcage1801 2 місяці тому +4

      Yup and I have more respect for them than American nowadays. Flagg I may respect if he turn out great.

    • @MinisterManDan
      @MinisterManDan Місяць тому +1

      I have a friend who works as a pro team as a scout and he thinks over the next 10 years you’ll see American born players signing developmental deals in Europe as teenagers to get European youth coaching

  • @ben-eg3gn
    @ben-eg3gn Рік тому +4410

    I think this is why European players are taking over the league. In the Euro league the way the rules are and how they officiate games benefits team play and great defense and I think the farther the game progresses the game will be almost fully run by euro hoopers unless this whole highlight hooping thing can get cracked down on.

    • @Richyrichasf
      @Richyrichasf Рік тому +191

      They will never take over the league

    • @antwerp_1024
      @antwerp_1024 Рік тому +732

      @@Richyrichasf they basically already are 😂😂 3 of the 5 best players in the league right now are European players, ain't nothin wrong with it 🤷🏾‍♂
      Edit: (Ain’t tryna start a America v Europe argument 😂😂 I’m just sayin Europe is onna come up)

    • @NinjaProKillerz
      @NinjaProKillerz Рік тому +115

      lets be honest, euro players not taking over the league 😂😭💀🥱🥱🥱

    • @themispavlitsas5748
      @themispavlitsas5748 Рік тому +466

      @@Richyrichasf there are 7 players out of the 24 in the All-Star Game that are not from the USA. And 5 of them are from Europe . Also there hasnt been an American MVP since James Harden back in 2018 and id doesnt look like that is going to change this year

    • @InfiniteCoreXD
      @InfiniteCoreXD Рік тому +78

      @@themispavlitsas5748 there's still more american talent out there. Doesn't matter bout no mvp award, american talent is still there

  • @Sunkhrist
    @Sunkhrist Рік тому +2322

    Working at the stadium has made me realize how sorry I feel for the fans sometimes... some of them come in so happy and hopeful and leave with such disappointment. It's sad.

    • @tonytoni1150
      @tonytoni1150 Рік тому +36

      What?! Really?

    • @kevinkevin-vk7su
      @kevinkevin-vk7su Рік тому +18

      Seriously?

    • @Sunkhrist
      @Sunkhrist Рік тому +60

      @TonyToni 11 yess! It's surprises me every single time.

    • @shawklan27
      @shawklan27 Рік тому +2

      Wow

    • @Young_Dab
      @Young_Dab Рік тому +132

      What did they expect? This isn't sad it's funny asf 🤣 If I was a Houston fan I wouldn't waste my time or money to watch them play. Just wait til they get better

  • @beefcakesensei
    @beefcakesensei Рік тому +992

    This is a commentary that can be applied to American culture at large. We are all about the individual, with no thought for the collective. Well done

    • @maartenvz
      @maartenvz Рік тому +9

      Its time to put us back in usa ;)

    • @ccramit
      @ccramit Рік тому +30

      When you look at countries like Japan, I am envious. You do your thing, but you don't bother other people while doing it.
      I don't know how many times I've had to call management about my idiot neighbors blasting music at 4am. They had to be threatened with eviction before they stopped being a nuisance.

    • @respectedlocalgentleman7108
      @respectedlocalgentleman7108 Рік тому +65

      @@ccramit Japan is a thousand year old culture which has always focused on self-preservation. We are consumerist automatons who define ourselves by how many toy trucks we own.

    • @kkonaklap6067
      @kkonaklap6067 Рік тому +81

      ​@@respectedlocalgentleman7108 And collectivist countries like Japan are full of tradition-bound automata who scream and flee from the slightest sign of resistance to the status quo as they say yes to their relatives making all the life decisions for them. I live in one of such countries and I will say that the grass is always greener on the other side, pal

    • @respectedlocalgentleman7108
      @respectedlocalgentleman7108 Рік тому +8

      @@kkonaklap6067 Not your pal. Didn't ask.

  • @nolanvernon2822
    @nolanvernon2822 Рік тому +1050

    4:05 the thing about the "foreign bigs" is that in these other professional leagues, fundamentals, playmaking, and strategy are far more emphasized, in part because more physical defense is allowed. In many ways it is more stylistically enjoyable than the NBA, even if the top end talent is clearly not the same. That's part of the reason why Luka is so next-level, and to a lesser extent, why guys like Ricky Rubio became masterful playmakers.

    • @swed8506
      @swed8506 Рік тому +88

      Partially correct, fundamentals, playmaking and strategy are far more emphasized to make up for their lack of athleticism. Example: Luka/Jokic are naturally limitless skilled players but one of the most unathletic stars the game has never seen, then you have Giannis, one of the greatest freak of natures we've seen but had to work more relentlessly to improve his skills throughout the years, which he still lacks to an extent.

    • @jakesnake6842
      @jakesnake6842 Рік тому +6

      said it perfectly. That’s exactly how jokic n luka succeed so much as slow as they play

    • @Jaguarsclaw
      @Jaguarsclaw Рік тому +19

      @@swed8506 That doesn’t make sense because the lack of athleticism isn’t isolated to one European team. So why would they be trying to cover a deficiency that most teams suffer for based on your claim.

    • @swed8506
      @swed8506 Рік тому +14

      @@Jaguarsclaw it makes perfect sense when you realize I'm comparing the average nba player to an average player in the euros and not all european players can play at the highest level in the nba and most of them struggle to play defense in the United States. Kinda like how guys who aren't even good enough for the G League are stars wherever they go when they play overseas. An average player overseas doesn't even compare to average players in the NBA. The talent is what seperates both levels. But you have guys like Luka and Jokic who excel in every aspect on the offensive end but get burned whoever they guard. Their offense makes up for it, and they are only some of the few. There's levels to the game

    • @Jaguarsclaw
      @Jaguarsclaw Рік тому +18

      @@swed8506 That would mean good defense is synonymous with athleticism which we know not to be the case. Uses cases like Luka and Jokic, can be easily countered with individuals like Marc Gasol, Rudy Gobert who are the opposite high skilled defenders but not first options on offense. There aren’t many players in general who play both ends of the court successfully at a level we’re they considered first options. One could even argue Luka and Jokic suffer defensively cuz they carry the offense burden of there teams. Luka has another first option guard so I’m curious to how his game will now develop.

  • @kingdot9287
    @kingdot9287 Рік тому +1463

    as a Houston native, this video hurt but the amount of truth is undeniable... the rockets have been fumbling the ball for YEARS and I fear they will never fix the problems the have in the front office. Hopefullythey can build Jalen Green into the SS we all know he can be, or another team definitely will

    • @StainMasters
      @StainMasters  Рік тому +91

      The team has so much raw talent. That’s why a winning culture is so important, one move in that direction and this team will blossom.

    • @beankobe8205
      @beankobe8205 Рік тому

      It’s just a young team lol you sound dumb, the suns didn’t start winning until their stArs grew up the same with the warriors

    • @YomamaAhippo
      @YomamaAhippo Рік тому +10

      Or we gonna have some Seattle rockets 😂

    • @rayburks7059
      @rayburks7059 Рік тому +13

      If you wait to late to fix bad habits you jus end up solidifying that onto them it's why Kevin Knox never panned out and why Westbrook has so many bad tendencies teams like this need to teach these players how to win

    • @kingdot9287
      @kingdot9287 Рік тому +1

      @imgonnaputsomedirtinyourey5171 I wasn't for James Harden at first but I definitely wouldn't mind having him back in a rockets jersey

  • @yoogeo1
    @yoogeo1 Рік тому +456

    Not a basketball fan primarily but I appreciate the game. So much of what you say translates to football (soccer). Kids played for the live of it back in the day, but because of social media and traditional media, people have seen it can lead to a lifestyle, so now everything is geared towards achieving that lifestyle and being "the star". It's a shame as we lose so much of what made us love our respective sports in the first place

    • @maximo6037
      @maximo6037 Рік тому +30

      More specifically, the money in professional sports became absurdly high. It is generational wealth levels. Now everyone is out for themselves first.

    • @Luka-st4uf
      @Luka-st4uf Рік тому +34

      Ehh I'd still say it's nowhere near to this level in football. Mainly because basketball has always been sport dominated by individuals. From Wilt, Bill Russell and Kareem, to Magic, Bird and Jordan and finally Kobe, LeBron and KD. Yes it used to be more team oriented but in a sport where there's only 5 players on each team a superstar or what would we call in football a world class player is worth way more. In fact, I've heard arguments that football has gone the other way at least in terms of the actual sport (putting aside the lifestyle and social media etc.), with way less superstars who would stand out in quality and more just really good players who fit systems that top coaches like Pep, Klopp, Ancelotti, etc. organise. If anything is ruining football is the greed of the owners and the executives who have sold our football and are slowly turning it into American sports with too high ticket prices, constant advertisement and unsatiable greed.

    • @maximo6037
      @maximo6037 Рік тому

      @@Luka-st4uf Daniel Jones wants to get paid $45 million a year

    • @J_Jayyyy
      @J_Jayyyy Рік тому +6

      This is not the case at all for football 😂😂

    • @jump23kid
      @jump23kid Рік тому +2

      Thank you, I've been saying this for years now. Its all about image now I saw a video the other day some guy judging players outfits on the court.. play the game who cares what you look like or how many followers you'll gey from a dunk. It's a sad world we have now unfortunately.

  • @Ifraneljadida
    @Ifraneljadida Рік тому +473

    Why do people think the Cavs were willing to get rid of KPJ for nothing? Look at the Cavs team. Top defense in the league, passing, effort, chemistry and a culture. I'm glad you mentioned our team. KPJ had anger problems, was ego driven and bad for the culture. He wants to look cool at the expense of being a winner

    • @look_out_in_the_hills1088
      @look_out_in_the_hills1088 Рік тому +6

      If someone moved my locker because we traded for someone and didn't tell me that they were, I would be pretty mad too

    • @Ifraneljadida
      @Ifraneljadida Рік тому +79

      @@look_out_in_the_hills1088 Well then your a** would be shipped out to play for Houston. You make $500k a year and are mad about a locker ? Don't let the door hit you on the way out - The Cavs care about winning and thats it

    • @jaypennie7297
      @jaypennie7297 Рік тому +8

      @@Ifraneljadida “cavs care about winning “ y’all just started doing this without Lebron let’s stop it 😂

    • @jaypennie7297
      @jaypennie7297 Рік тому +1

      @ilovekaine well that’s why I said y’all just started being a good organization because as a major Lebron fan y’all’s front office sold Lebron in his first stint so it’s not like the Cavs have always been this top tier of a front office

    • @dinomaddamma5642
      @dinomaddamma5642 Рік тому +11

      @@look_out_in_the_hills1088 your ass wouldn’t have thrown food and shit across the locker room either. You can be mad but you have to be professional

  • @GigaGorilla348
    @GigaGorilla348 Рік тому +379

    Just a comment about the sengun. I saw in a comment where someone said that the reason the European players seem to be exceeding expectations and play better basketball is because of how they’re taught the game. In America, we have a “highlight culture” where from a young age we have the mixtapes of these kids doing the hesi crossover stepbacks that boost them to stardom and put them in the position in the draft. In Europe they have a culture that still promotes teaching their kids to play fundamental basketball.

    • @RedDenim
      @RedDenim Рік тому +40

      We need a young player from the US with strictly strong fundamentals to make it cool sadly, and this dude gotta go viral from beating a highlight culture player with only fundamentals and clamps

    • @cycleoflife565
      @cycleoflife565 Рік тому +28

      The fact that the league looks negatively at players that are anything but one and done or sophomores entering the draft contributes to the lack of skill players entering the league from the states.
      Still, Jokic, Doncic and Giannis are exceptions, not the norm. I don’t see a surplus of Euro guards taking over the league.

    • @jackmayor3574
      @jackmayor3574 Рік тому +15

      @@RedDenim Evan Mobley seems like that type of guy. Granted his offense is raw. But his defense is amazing.

    • @iceek1778
      @iceek1778 Рік тому +6

      @@cycleoflife565 they are coming just wait

    • @iceek1778
      @iceek1778 Рік тому +6

      @@cycleoflife565 look the all star starter it’s already almost half non American

  • @MarquisdeSuave
    @MarquisdeSuave Рік тому +95

    There used to be a player in the NBA named World B. Free (aka Lloyd). Free would absolutely light the league up as he had a terrific nose for the basket and one of the best jumpers for that era. There was around a 10 year stretch where he averaged over 22ppg every season.
    But he wasn't at all well regarded by the NBA and his teams were often terrible.
    He was a gunner. Didnt
    Matter the situation, if Free got the ball, he was shooting it. Didnt matter if he was 1 on 1, or 1 on 4, he was taking that ball and trying to score no matter the situation.
    He never made teammates better. He never made teams better and he bounced all over the league with the very worst teams the league had to offer.
    That's who Jaylen Green reminds me of, World B Free.

    • @based_windwalker
      @based_windwalker Рік тому +7

      30 for 30 said he never met a shot he didn't like lol

  • @FinnishSportsGamer
    @FinnishSportsGamer Рік тому +585

    As a Pistons fan, I really hope my team doesn’t ever have a situation like this. I know we are bad right now but our best player has barely played this year and luckily it seems like everyone on the team has a fairly good sense of what their role is. I’m just hoping that next year once we get Cade back along with another high draft pick that we’ll be able to take a step towards being a solid team; I’m not expecting anything crazy, but a push for the play-in would be nice

    • @shadow_realm47
      @shadow_realm47 Рік тому +49

      Cade has a good mind, you can see he's thinking about leading and winning. He can still do it, but he needs a ton of help.

    • @blainebromfield8307
      @blainebromfield8307 Рік тому +3

      Orlando has officially jumped Detroit in the Power Rankings. Paolo & Franz is much better than anything Detroit has to offer. Cade a BUST

    • @savageskip
      @savageskip Рік тому +29

      @@blainebromfield8307 both of them are at the bottom of the east, who cares?

    • @strikercurry339
      @strikercurry339 Рік тому +23

      To be honest y’all are already a solid team just have zero experience and could use a lil better coaching

    • @Milfhunter040
      @Milfhunter040 Рік тому +25

      Cade a real deal tho i think he way better than Green and Lamelo.

  • @thatcomicguychris4877
    @thatcomicguychris4877 Рік тому +567

    Been a Hornets fan since 1992 and I can tell you that the Hornets problems aren’t Lamelo. Lamelo’s problem is actually ownership and management. Miles Bridges was definitely a huge set back in the offseason but the coaching situation was equally as bad. Kenny Adkinson left after just a day of being announced as the head coach. They really should have opened up the wallet and went after D’Antoni. He may have never won a championship but he turned both Steve Nash and James Harden into super stars and brought in tons of money for the organization because the team was always on tv and selling out games. He could have done the same thing with Lamelo and the Hornets. I love my hornets but they are horribly mismanaged. We could get the number one pick and mess up because ownership/management doesn’t change its ways.

    • @InfiniteCoreXD
      @InfiniteCoreXD Рік тому +14

      Should bring miles bridges back

    • @lemauntory2951
      @lemauntory2951 Рік тому +17

      Jordan needs to sell the hornets

    • @coppermanarrowz1001
      @coppermanarrowz1001 Рік тому +10

      @@lemauntory2951 sell em ? Ain't that's what yall said Jerry Richardson should've done to the panthers.... look at the panthers now... different owner .... even worse team

    • @coppermanarrowz1001
      @coppermanarrowz1001 Рік тому

      You mean Ric Cho? I hate when hornets fans doesn't want to say names.... RIC CHO FUCKED THIS TEAM... MITCH HAS BEEN AN IMPROVEMENT BY FAR

    • @internationalpeanut1488
      @internationalpeanut1488 Рік тому

      Blame Jordan he sucks as an owner lol

  • @snarkmark2806
    @snarkmark2806 9 місяців тому +25

    They’re athletes,not basketball players. Europe produces basketball players, which is why they’re taking over.

    • @mrgodly-dredark7538
      @mrgodly-dredark7538 3 місяці тому +5

      What is bro yapping about 💀

    • @RobertEgnitz-km6ky
      @RobertEgnitz-km6ky 3 місяці тому +4

      True American basketball has turned into a more highlight reel type of play instead of winning, Europe play isn’t about flash it’s about winning 💯

    • @MrSlashblade
      @MrSlashblade 3 місяці тому

      @@RobertEgnitz-km6kyy’all have two guys who’ve won in the past decade as the number 1 and BOTH guys were underdeveloped when they got drafted

    • @isoulated28
      @isoulated28 2 місяці тому

      Your brain cant comprehend 😂​@@mrgodly-dredark7538

  • @ignoblesavage5559
    @ignoblesavage5559 Рік тому +446

    Even Kobe learned to play off the ball, and he ALWAYS put the effort in on defense. Guys like these only see like 30% of the game...the parts that give them personal glory.

    • @jamesonedwardsii4943
      @jamesonedwardsii4943 Рік тому +13

      In Kobe’s era ALL the stats played off the ball….. that’s just how the game was played

    • @ignoblesavage5559
      @ignoblesavage5559 Рік тому

      @@jamesonedwardsii4943 well, when I point out that he played more (& more effectively) off the ball, it's normally in response to ppl who accuse him of ball-hogging & playing keep-away from his teammates while he did all the ballhandling & shooting (basically accusing him of playing the way Harden played in Houston). Those of us who watched closely enough know better...was he more that way the couple years Phil (& the triangle) was gone? Yes. But with its return, Kobe now got to experience running it from the MJ position, with plenty of post-work that he was almost never able to do with Shaq around.
      And truth be told, Kobe was better playing off the ball. Had he not starting incurring ALL the catastrophic injuries to his shooting hand/fingers & rt. shoulder, we would have seen Kobe at his most efficient. His FG% & 3 pt % both took a serious dip in '09-10, & with the exception of '12-13, those numbers were on a steady decline the rest of his career, with lower numbers than he'd ever posted BY FAR, esp. when he added the achilles/knee/rotator cuff injuries.
      I thought he should have retired after the achilles in '13. It would have been a great season to call it quits on: 27.3 pts, 5.6 reb, 6 ast, .463 FG%, singlehandedly dragged the dogging Lakers from on the verge of elimination from playoff contention to a freight train close to pull them into the 8th spot with the win on the night he did the achilles. Legendary stuff. But he just believed that he could hard-work his injuries into submission & win that 6th title...& posted some horrific numbers in t h e process of learning about his mortality. I honestly think if he HAD retired in 2013, he would be a more viable candidate for all-time top 5. I'm a Kobe guy & I have him at 6 or 7 depending on how I feel that day. 1) wilt, 2) MJ, 3) Kareem, 4tie) Jerry West & 4tie) LeBron, 6) Larry Bird, 7) Kobe, 8) Magic, 9) Hakeem Olajuwon,10tie) Timmy, &10tie) B. Russell (the only "1-way" player I have...his D was that good.) West,Bird, & LBJ sometimes shuffle their spots, & everyone from 10 on is subject to my mood (or a new way of looking @ old info) u

    • @ignoblesavage5559
      @ignoblesavage5559 Рік тому +1

      @@jamesonedwardsii4943 BTW, LeBron has always been pretty much the way he is now: ball in his hands making the offensive decisions, no real PG, a lot of guys spotting up @ the 3 pt line waiting for LeBron to pass. It's why people say playing with LeBron tends to hurt the careers of certain guys (specifically C. Bosh & K. Love, PFs who both had real post presence--esp. KL, both high post for passing & low post for putting in work, 26 & 13.5, 26 & 15 in 2 of his last 3 yrs in Minn.). But they both have said they have no regrets for having to do that to win a title(s), so...
      Anyway, yeah, even Miami had already featured a lot of just hand the ball to D. Wade on a 1-4 set, let him go to work, even before LeBron came along. And you remember "Iso Joe" Johnson, right? And the entire 90s & the first 6-7years or so of the 2000s (but only on teams with a real iso-able star).

    • @donnymoney4222
      @donnymoney4222 Рік тому +3

      Kobe was an all-time great he never took no for an answer

    • @jamesonedwardsii4943
      @jamesonedwardsii4943 Рік тому +1

      @@ignoblesavage5559 I vaguely read over your responses I’ll read them In full later maybe but
      1. Kobe played off ball most of his career….. he had too to play in the triangle and be effective with Shaq. He only became the focal point after Phil left and during a stretch where his teammates were terrible.
      2. LeBron hasn’t always been ball dominant the way he is now. His first two years in the league he did in fact play of the ball on designed pin downs, curls and back door lobs BUT he became more ball dominant as to not ignore his passing ability and actually brought in the era where everyone was looking for ball handling wings.

  • @maxrodriguez889
    @maxrodriguez889 Рік тому +844

    Bruh Lamelo is the definition of playing for the love of the game, you cant blame him for how much has gone wrong with his team these last couple of years, especially the beginning of this one

    • @shanescott1124
      @shanescott1124 Рік тому +50

      Melo teams are always 500 except for this year

    • @xXHighRyzeXx
      @xXHighRyzeXx Рік тому +191

      Fr he's been injured half the season basically and we had a terrible offseason

    • @Mcali1984
      @Mcali1984 Рік тому +146

      Fr. You can tell he’s just out there having fun and living a great life in the court. You can tell he doesn’t take being in the NBA for granted. I disliked him, until he got to the NBA. It’s nice to see someone with that same passion since Kobe and Rose. Blessed.

    • @jdrmanmusiqking
      @jdrmanmusiqking Рік тому +2

      Yeah this guy is a clown. Hes right about Houston but thats it

    • @maxrodriguez889
      @maxrodriguez889 Рік тому +36

      @@shanescott1124 Exactly we gonna act like prior to this season with the miles situation and injuries, since Melo got there the Hornets werent improving by 10 wins each season?!

  • @iCheckMyPulse
    @iCheckMyPulse Рік тому +8

    Hey look, turns out Rockets getting a head coach that knows what planet he's on actually makes a massive difference.

  • @Taima_the_lion
    @Taima_the_lion Рік тому +389

    I miss James Harden so much, he was a highlight machine but he actually won us games and made a positive impact on the game and helped the offense overall with his playmaking as well

    • @crucial-_-sellz348
      @crucial-_-sellz348 Рік тому +28

      nah according to others he's just a scorer lol

    • @InfiniteCoreXD
      @InfiniteCoreXD Рік тому +2

      Kpj could become a harden type the potential is there

    • @xsmm4156
      @xsmm4156 Рік тому +75

      @@InfiniteCoreXD kpj is never going to be the playmaker harden is

    • @InfiniteCoreXD
      @InfiniteCoreXD Рік тому +7

      @@xsmm4156 he averages 6 assists and he's not even the primary playmaker. He showed signs of his potential last year with those big games he had. He definitely can

    • @RJTradess
      @RJTradess Рік тому +60

      @@InfiniteCoreXD harden one of the best offensive players every bro, stop it

  • @kevinward4312
    @kevinward4312 Рік тому +30

    0:24 Did you just slander King Reid?

    • @OxenFloxen
      @OxenFloxen 2 місяці тому +1

      He earned himself this dislike just with that tbh, didn't finish the vid

    • @thecrew3391
      @thecrew3391 Місяць тому

      Frrrrr😂😂😂

  • @LibraSnakeLibraSnake1018
    @LibraSnakeLibraSnake1018 Рік тому +149

    I saw an interview recently where Jalen Green was talking about how as a rookie he made other rookies do tasks for him like carrying his bags, and it really struck me as a sign that the Rockets didn’t have the culture to develop young players. Giving someone in their rookie season that much power over the locker room is a bad idea because it makes that guy feel like he’s the man, when no rookie is when they first start off. You should have to earn your way to that position. The Rockets need either a veteran presence in the locker room or a stronger coach to lay down the law.

    • @Svarog187
      @Svarog187 Рік тому +46

      Bruno Sundov and Zydrunas Ilgauskas said that Lebron was making coffee and bringing them Donuts as a rookie while already being way better than them, thats one of the reasons Lebron learned.

    • @joebidensplan7934
      @joebidensplan7934 Рік тому

      @@Svarog187 LeBron goat

    • @TexxVlogz
      @TexxVlogz Рік тому +5

      They got rid of vets no one to put them in they place

    • @Not_Sal
      @Not_Sal Рік тому +1

      @@TexxVlogzhe’d have ended up getting beat up

    • @TheSexymama777
      @TheSexymama777 Рік тому

      I saw that the other day and realized Jalen green is just not gonna be that guy, at least not without them bringing in a vet he has to respect.

  • @Mahdi_Amine
    @Mahdi_Amine Рік тому +5

    0:32 i'm impressed how he used this lebron vs brooks comparison 2 months before the lebron brooks beef happened

  • @AtlanticCanadianAstronomy
    @AtlanticCanadianAstronomy Рік тому +22

    This is so true. Been waiting for people to realize. This new generation just wants the clout and lifestyle of the NBA and are happy with the occasional "highlight clip" to keep them relevant.

  • @GridironGreek
    @GridironGreek Рік тому +330

    As a super casual NBA fan this was such a great video to get a better analysis on the Rockets, and how I should look at teams going forward. I mainly watch my team and then some random games in between but I would love to keep seeing videos like this from you. Great storytelling and you didn't drag it out too long. Keep it up 🔥

    • @kofalofa6648
      @kofalofa6648 Рік тому +2

      Storytelling??

    • @raiderlevie1791
      @raiderlevie1791 Рік тому +14

      As a non casual nba fan, I would recommend you disregard the points made in this video. He manipulates stats in an attempt to prove his narrative. The problem with statistics such as bpm is role is not accounted for. Jalen green has a -2 bpm because he is a 2nd year guard( guards are always less efficient especially when young based on shots they shoot being further from the rim)and is the expected to fulfill the offensive role in Stephen Silas( the rockets coach) offense which was built for players like James harden and Luka. He also does not mention that great shooting guards such as Kobe Bryant and devin booker posted similar bpm in their 2nd year while also having a much smaller role. This is why I would never advise UA-cam or social media as a source of information. They pick a subject and then find information to back it up instead of reasearching and then making a conclusion. Good day.

    • @kang6914
      @kang6914 Рік тому

      @@kofalofa6648 lmao

    • @clarencecompton9821
      @clarencecompton9821 Рік тому +1

      @@raiderlevie1791 Where do you get your information from for the NBA then

    • @raiderlevie1791
      @raiderlevie1791 Рік тому +2

      @@clarencecompton9821 By watching the nba, the best possible resource

  • @lastking320
    @lastking320 Рік тому +3

    They are legit ruining the NBA. Traveling every dribble… never run back on transition.. no defense… just a disgrace to basketball.

  • @RudieObias
    @RudieObias Рік тому +541

    As a Cavs fan, when CLE traded Kevin Porter, Jr to the Rockets, I was upset because he's such strong scorer. However, after sometime to really think about, I'm happy the team traded him. While he's a good scorer, he doesn't play defense and he had a really bad attitude in the locker room and off-the-court. It's not the kind of organization the Cavs are trying to create these days. The Cavs improved greatly, while the Rockets are sinking.

    • @essential_listening
      @essential_listening Рік тому +25

      Addition by subtraction. He had to go.

    • @Nlk12004
      @Nlk12004 Рік тому +6

      Same with my team this year. Nets got rid of kd and Kyrie but they got great players back

    • @hotsauce2640
      @hotsauce2640 Рік тому

      The Cavs should’ve kept him and started him he would’ve paired with Garland bc he could’ve been running his natural position. He was having a bad attitude bc of his situation he wasn’t getting pt on a god awful cavs team. Plus the Cavs aren’t great at developing youngins

    • @RudieObias
      @RudieObias Рік тому +10

      @@hotsauce2640 Well, KPJ was also arrested for drugs and gun possession when he was in Cleveland-which didn't help his cause in Cleveland. KPJ didn't fit in with the team's chemistry too. I was sad to see him go, but ultimately, he would've continued to be a cancer in the locker room, if he didn't mature. I'm happy he's finding his way in Houston though.

    • @hotsauce2640
      @hotsauce2640 Рік тому +1

      @@RudieObias Exactly you proved my point. The Cavs are notoriously horrible for developing and keeping their young players in check. They should’ve done something about it like what the rockets did. Send him to the g league until he gets back on his feet. Instead being the lackluster franchise they are they traded him for a bag of peanuts and missed out on a future all star front court with him and DG

  • @BigChrisENT
    @BigChrisENT Рік тому +1

    These stupid high salaries have been ruining the league for 30 years. All the players are homies, plus there's no loyalty on either side. Why would a player really care about championships when he's gonna make $45mil no matter what?
    The goal now is to pad your stats during the season to get a max contract. Hopefully you get one more, then you cruise til you retire. Then in your final years, suddenly they start chasing titles too no one wants them.

  • @ImEvilDoug
    @ImEvilDoug Рік тому +99

    Thank goodness OKC isn’t in the Rockets situation. Sam Presti is such a smart GM.

    • @carloswoe5002
      @carloswoe5002 Рік тому

      Yeah but OKC has the worst owner and coach in nba history. Their is reason why you guys have never won a championship, also are we going to forget that y'all had three HOFs on that team! Still could not win a championship, nor was ownership able to pay for all three to stay. All because the owner and the head coach at time and I quote "We can find talent like that again, and well just keep Russ as he's the cheapest to keep". Worst franchise in nba history how can someone or a organization be this up their own ass's is absurd. Fun fact OKC has rebuild their team more than all the teams combined, so if that's not telling about how they think over their I don't know what will.

    • @ImEvilDoug
      @ImEvilDoug Рік тому +1

      @@carloswoe5002 That’s your opinion. It’s not really that bad. The big 3 had egos. Also it’s HAD for the coach. The new coach is great. I agree with the owner though.

    • @ImEvilDoug
      @ImEvilDoug Рік тому

      @@carloswoe5002 Wdym OKC has rebuild their team more than all the teams combined?

    • @IloveKittenOverlordonCoD
      @IloveKittenOverlordonCoD Рік тому +1

      Giddey should’ve made all rookie 1st team over Green

    • @carloswoe5002
      @carloswoe5002 Рік тому

      @@ImEvilDoug I respect the hell out of fans like you no matter how hard it rains on y'all you are still their supporting. These are the fans the NBA is losing and it is sad! But yes OKC is looking great! As for your question; my response would be do your own HW. It is not personal its just that every time I source everything ppl always dismiss it as fake news. So I just let ppl do their own research because, at the end of the day we live in a world where ppl believe in what they want to hear, see and feel.

  • @Ifraneljadida
    @Ifraneljadida Рік тому +56

    Another thing about the Cavs. They get the importance of vets around the young players. We talked about the fundamentals in the Euro league.... it just so happens the Cavs have Ricky Rubio, Neto on the bench and Jose Calderon in the front office. We are making sure our young guys like Garland and Okoro learn the FUNDAMENTALS. Watching Ricky on the court is just magical and it's no surprise he mentored Donovan as well

  • @tdvu
    @tdvu Рік тому +31

    I think this is going to change for the Rockets once Ime Udoka takes charge. He will certainly put more emphasis on Sengun running the offense.

    • @tacotruck2901
      @tacotruck2901 Рік тому +1

      Hopefully Udoka can coach these young men into real ball players because we could definitely do some serious damage once they start to mature their feel for the game, excited for amen thompson and cam whitmore too!!

    • @lieutenantdan6709
      @lieutenantdan6709 Рік тому

      ⁠@@tacotruck2901yeah just gotta trade green and build around amen before green humps him too

    • @TBE_2K25
      @TBE_2K25 11 місяців тому +2

      And you've been exactly right to a T 🤞

  • @khaleelmartin6202
    @khaleelmartin6202 Рік тому +60

    They need to run their offense through Sengun, he’s shown flashes of Jokic and Sabonis. He has great footwork, traditional post play center, but he has great vision and passing. With actual coaching and discipline there’s no reason they aren’t on the same level as the thunder in terms of growth.

  • @OK-yy6qz
    @OK-yy6qz Рік тому +93

    That's the problem with Tanking teams. You don't just tell your players "go out there and lose" and then expect to somehow turn that around in a second. Not to mention there's always the next shiny prospect this year it's Victor so they're actively trying to lose to get Victor. Next year it will be someone else.

    • @Peakfreud
      @Peakfreud Рік тому +7

      Facts and it's Obvious...
      They're playing YMCA Ball, to get that Draft Pick.

    • @lot0pie
      @lot0pie Рік тому +1

      Victor is nothing more than a marketing strategy anyway

    • @mentalprograming5365
      @mentalprograming5365 Рік тому +2

      @@lot0pie at the moment.. thats a to be continued thing.. either he does a ben simmons/joel embiid thing and isnt the hype his first year or so or does a giannis thing and starts off from the bench to becoming a franchise player

    • @justinpoopeater9939
      @justinpoopeater9939 Рік тому +1

      The spurs have had best tanking so far . They're playing hard , team ball , passing , playing smart , playing under a system. All they need is 1 or 2 more pieces to be a playoff team again

    • @Bigedub101
      @Bigedub101 Рік тому

      Man I absolutely hate when teams tank, that's why I say how so many players that probably would been good just fall off... U tell a player who been playing all their life to just lose purposely

  • @the8u9
    @the8u9 Місяць тому +1

    Did you just say they are using the coach as an "escape" goat? 2:16 LOL

  • @acnhtourneypirate8508
    @acnhtourneypirate8508 Рік тому +56

    They seriously need to make SENGUN their playmaking option, JG & KPJ can definitely shoot but theyre selfish ballhogs and stat padders, it hurts to watch them solo the ball all game

    • @InfiniteCoreXD
      @InfiniteCoreXD Рік тому +2

      They both need the ball, they're gonna have to break that up and find guys that fit

    • @hijisfriend9030
      @hijisfriend9030 Рік тому

      @@InfiniteCoreXD that's horrible. You have lite Jokic in your team. JG and KPJ can be Murray and MPJ of the Rockets. With this, they basically can win and built something.

    • @ReallyGotMotion
      @ReallyGotMotion Рік тому

      @@hijisfriend9030 they can win chips with Senguns defense, same issue with Jokic

    • @zelsego23
      @zelsego23 Рік тому

      who cares they are tanking

  • @-Silent_G-
    @-Silent_G- Рік тому +113

    I can easily see you being up there with other basketball youtubers with more videos like these

    • @StainMasters
      @StainMasters  Рік тому +9

      🙏🏽

    • @rapaset3
      @rapaset3 Рік тому

      he has to work on the sound because these noises when he talks make the video unwatchable

    • @boochi7087
      @boochi7087 Рік тому +2

      @@rapaset3 I had no issues hearing what he was saying and wasn't bothered by any noise at all. Cadence and tone were just right in my opinion.

  • @taylorrenee4880
    @taylorrenee4880 Рік тому +2

    My guy said “escapegoat” 😂😂😂 it’s scapegoat…

  • @yadadamean6722
    @yadadamean6722 Рік тому +82

    GREAT CONTENT! I love how you equipped every point with stats. Also it was very nostalgic when you said growing up kids hooped for love of the game not for a mixtape or to show off their outfits before games. I'm not a older person that hates on the younger generation but I wanted to play like the winners. Bigs shooting 3s has truly cheated the fans out of seeing good basketball play. There has been scattered Bigs that could shoot, yet now its a MUST that a big can stretch the floor smh.

    • @blue-pi2kt
      @blue-pi2kt Рік тому +2

      Ah yes.... Nothing more exciting than *checks notes * Bigs not moving the ball in or out of the post, burning the whole shot clock and jacking up a bad 12 footer. Like I get it but the NBA is more athletic and conceptually complex than it ever has been at the top end of the League, so naturally watching teams executing it badly is just as boring. It was the same in the 90s when most jumpers were just trash 18 footers. The defence was a bit better but that's about all you can lean on.
      The issue with this Houston team is that their overall scoring talent right now is essentially trash, outside of the 2 we are clowning on and there is only one guy you want getting more shots with Sengun. The culture is obviously trash but offensively, aside from the volume and efficiency of 3-ball attempts which is kind of egregious, who else do you want taking more shots? It's a bad team, and bad teams ain't busting their asses on the other end to make the play when they are already getting spanked.

    • @yadadamean6722
      @yadadamean6722 Рік тому +1

      @@blue-pi2kt great point. I like how you said the new version of ball is just poorly executed. I agree with that, evolution is natural in life. I'm just accustomed to the game how I grew up watching.

    • @blue-pi2kt
      @blue-pi2kt Рік тому +1

      @@yadadamean6722 I like 90s ball too, and I really wish we could see what current Greats could back then. Is KD really too skinny? Imagine Giannis and Lebron going full tilt to the rim without worrying about offensive fouls every possession? And those guys vs young Shaq or peak Hakeem. But yeah, just hate the better in the old days stuff. Just different :) Same in baseball tbh.

    • @yadadamean6722
      @yadadamean6722 Рік тому +1

      @@blue-pi2kt Exactly & bro don't even get me started about baseball lol

    • @blue-pi2kt
      @blue-pi2kt Рік тому +1

      @@yadadamean6722 I'm so keen to see how the not-shift shift works and whether it makes any difference at all.

  • @Lobogrey2
    @Lobogrey2 Рік тому +39

    I’m a Rockets fan and Jalen green just went 5-19 yesterday for 11 points. It’s like bro can score 45 efficiently one day then 10 the next . Hopefully he becomes consistent because if not sengun is going to out franchise player with this years pick . Sengun is 🔥

    • @williamdavis9562
      @williamdavis9562 Рік тому +2

      A lot of people think Sengun is "The Guy" on that rockets team.
      They need to play through him and work to develop him and let him make all his mistakes now while they're tanking.

    • @walterwine
      @walterwine Рік тому

      Hes 19

    • @vincenthammons6705
      @vincenthammons6705 Рік тому

      @@walterwine shoot he can get taller men stop growing at 21

  • @nogins
    @nogins Рік тому +4

    The NBA is a league that suffers from the incompetence of those in charge of it. Not enough preemptive problem solving, not enough resolve. There are several pages the NBA ought to take out of Hockey's book. One, is its development infrastructure. But also the amount of minutes starters play in games, which in the NBA's case is excessive, and contributes to late season fatigue and injuries. Bottom line is, NBA officials should never even consider a decision that doesn't provide some benefit to the league. One recent example is the proposal of lowering the draft age eligibility. A move that would do nothing but hinder the league and its scouting department. What was the impetuous behind the idea? Because there are poor kids out there who need money, and just so happen to play Basketball. My case in point. A demonstration of NBA officials bending to the media, or the opinion of some sports Journalist. Something that as professionals in their field, they should never even give a second thought towards. Another idiotic, senseless move was evening out the lottery odds. Why do teams tank? Because they aren't good enough. So the NBA's solution was to make it even more difficult for them to aquire new young talent in the only way possible given the leagues cap restrictions. There other examples i could give that pertain to the rules of the game itself, and how they should be improved. Two are; the elimination of the 3 point line and a 30 second shot clock. The 3 line rewards shooting over athleticism, and the current shot clock often 'forces' plays, causing alot of errors and turnovers. Easy fixes that never get fixed.

  • @JamalB21
    @JamalB21 Рік тому +32

    In fairness if Jalen didn’t get pick by the rockets and they took one of the other guys, wouldn’t they just be in the same situation as Green is now? If Green gets drafted by the Cavs or Raptors his career would be totally different, especially in Toronto with a team full of Vets.

  • @ronomgenuff
    @ronomgenuff Рік тому +7

    This is brilliant... lol the use of the BPM was a little iffy but the point was well-received and well-supported.

  • @DF-kw6iz
    @DF-kw6iz Рік тому +2

    Kind of crazy how boring highlight hooping has gotten in such a short amount of time. When I was a kid (I’m 26 now) that’s all you wanted to see but now it’s pretty monotonous to lock eyes on one guy for a whole possession over and over again throughout the game

  • @moise.destin
    @moise.destin Рік тому +76

    I like your analysis, you are clearly someone who takes a step back and analyzes the game without fanaticism.
    Your words on lamelo are so well placed. Your script is well written, pleasing to hear and fun to watch

  • @chitownkidd33
    @chitownkidd33 Рік тому +8

    Great video. My buddy and I talk about this almost daily. The Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets are exactly what the MIXTAPE, AAU, SOCIAL MEDIA NBA product will eventually look like and it’s NOT A GOOD PRODUCT. The love for the game has diluted with guys with LESS SKILLS making MORE MONEY then EVER BEFORE. The league has peaked.

    • @onlyone23km
      @onlyone23km Рік тому

      I used to think the league peaked when Jordan played until he retired. Then, LeBron broke the scoring record and did everything else he did.

  • @DrakeBrunette
    @DrakeBrunette Місяць тому +2

    I was saying this 10 years ago and most people didn’t take me seriously…. Basketball is a TEAM sport and the over-glorification of “Super Stars” & “Scoring Leaders” was a major step backwards in the growth of basketball culture throughout much of America…

  • @KingMarc24
    @KingMarc24 Рік тому +47

    This was a great breakdown on how the game has changed since i was young. I see the love lost but maybe the game isn’t targeted to me. It’s about the young kids and in due time the love of the game will comeback. We just aren’t in the love era right now. It’s a job. The game is still fairly new to the world. So give it time. Love this page btw

  • @marcomcdowell8861
    @marcomcdowell8861 Рік тому +147

    If Houston manages to draft Wembanyama, I can't imagine that working out with this current roster. Green nor Porter are passing the rock lol. We already see Segun getting scraps with them on the court. Speaking of, with Green out, the Rockets played better team ball with Sengun as the focal point. Won a few games and were competitive in losses. Soon as him and Porter got back, straight decimation lol.

    • @Gghddssxfyy
      @Gghddssxfyy Рік тому +7

      Porter has been gone for a while man, and he’s had his best season so far

    • @daaydiorr9983
      @daaydiorr9983 Рік тому +5

      porter didn’t even come back yet lmao

    • @Dipset415
      @Dipset415 Рік тому +1

      Naw please go to Charlotte 🤓🤓🤓💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

    • @kadarbraxton4717
      @kadarbraxton4717 Рік тому

      He black fuck all that foreign shit.

    • @michaelyoung2978
      @michaelyoung2978 Рік тому

      I don’t think they’ll get Wemby they’re not the most desperate and their talent have plateaued

  • @citypopFM
    @citypopFM Рік тому +18

    Professional basketball went through this same cycle in the 1970's and sunk itself in such a low that the league was in danger of ceasing to exist with little public interest or popularity. Players weren't thinking of team play and only wanted to exist on the court so they could shine and be stars regardless if their teams were winning or losing.

    • @chrisschaeffer9661
      @chrisschaeffer9661 4 місяці тому +1

      That's the Narrative the Push. But it was Popular af in the 70s? Pro David Stern Propaganda!!!

    • @chrisschaeffer9661
      @chrisschaeffer9661 4 місяці тому

      Too bad You Weren't There too know what you're talking about Kid. It's a False Narrative.

  • @CodyRArcher
    @CodyRArcher Рік тому +10

    I’ve found even as a fan I’ve been swept up in the energy of “highlight player” culture. When Portland drafted Anfernee Simmons, I watched his highlights and was so hyped to see this dude ball out, but for his first few years Portland played him only here and there. Obviously now, he’s become so well rounded and a dependable player and second option, but that wouldn’t have happened if they just threw him out there and started throwing him lobs lol

  • @matthewvaughan8192
    @matthewvaughan8192 Рік тому +8

    I know a lot of people don’t wanna hear it but this all started with the release of Mamba Mentality. Most upcoming hoopers misguidedly read that book

    • @dom4591
      @dom4591 Рік тому

      It's not the books fault. It's people who don't understand the very simple concept

  • @Blackhwk13
    @Blackhwk13 Рік тому +1

    This is why I stopped watching the NBA and NFL a long time ago. It’s about the “show” and “spectacle” instead of the game

  • @outtatime9836
    @outtatime9836 Рік тому +95

    If you have ever watched lemelo play, his main goal is to have fun. Also The loss of miles bridges can not be understated when comparing haliberton to lemelo ball

    • @oldmanballer5088
      @oldmanballer5088 Рік тому +8

      His goal isn’t gonna win much if it’s “have fun.” That’s the problem when you turn the ball over and jog back on d and doing it while smiling is just stupid.

    • @jdrmanmusiqking
      @jdrmanmusiqking Рік тому +30

      Yeah this guy is a clown. LaMelo is miles ahead of Haliburton and is having a blast in the court.
      Charlotte's situation is absolutely nothing like Houston's so IDK why this dude brought it up. He must be a closeted LaMelo hater

    • @outtatime9836
      @outtatime9836 Рік тому +3

      @@jdrmanmusiqking I really think lemelo likes charlotte. Like think about it this way, being in Charlotte and under jordon gets you about as far away from lavar as possible

    • @michaelbarnes2126
      @michaelbarnes2126 Рік тому

      @@jdrmanmusiqking your team and LeMelo won’t be doing shit until MJ gets the boot have fun all y’all want but enjoy stinking like garbage 😂

    • @jdrmanmusiqking
      @jdrmanmusiqking Рік тому

      @@outtatime9836 Lavar is the reason why LaMelo and Lonzo are as good as they are
      Its funny how America loves to say stuff about absentee black fathers yet here is a black man who's only crime is being 100% supportive of his kids and hes of course demonized
      America just finds an excuse to hate black excellence if its not manifested in their acceptable white-washed ways

  • @DG-gx8pn
    @DG-gx8pn Рік тому +33

    That 2013 Spurs team got me into basketball and to this day is some of the most beautiful basketball I’ve ever seen.

  • @thasnipa597
    @thasnipa597 Рік тому +32

    Great video man, you make some quality points. I’m only 23, and I don’t really keep up with the NBA anymore because of the highlight culture. It’s become way too saturated, and due to the style of play the intricacies that were there when I was a kid just seem to no longer exist. I wish there was an easy solution, but unfortunately unless social media disappears or revenue takes a steep drop, this could only get worse…

    • @yassver
      @yassver Рік тому +1

      Revenue should take a drop if no one watches. I’ll watch the WNBA any day over this

    • @maartenvz
      @maartenvz Рік тому +2

      Just watch the nuggets, they play the right way

    • @Thisaintmeno
      @Thisaintmeno Рік тому +3

      Fr I’m trying to win everytime I step on a court not create highlights

    • @BrainDead235
      @BrainDead235 Рік тому

      Watch more Nuggets games AKA Jokic

  • @GoatMeal365
    @GoatMeal365 Рік тому +41

    Social media definitely impacted the way the game is played. If you go viral, you can be more of a star than other players who are wayyy better. But the game just evolves. There’s an older generation of players who thought the crossover was a carry. There’s another generation that thinks there’s too much shooting. The game will evolve inevitably

    • @thelastmanonearth2631
      @thelastmanonearth2631 Рік тому +11

      You ain't wrong, but what the game is becoming isn't evolution. It's a massive step back.

    • @theonlygoodonehere2259
      @theonlygoodonehere2259 Рік тому

      @@thelastmanonearth2631 in a way yeah, they literally are breaking textbook rules for entertainment

    • @GoatMeal365
      @GoatMeal365 Рік тому +2

      @@thelastmanonearth2631 that’s part of the evolution tho. Mikey Williams is a prime example. Got a $15MM Puma deal while in HS. Not cause he’s ranked no 1, but because on social media he’s a king. That’s historic (evolution). Young players are taking control of their own market share. But it does ruin the fundamentals of how team nba ball should be played.

    • @BroJ3221
      @BroJ3221 Рік тому +3

      @@GoatMeal365 Mikey Williams is an example of someone who’s 15 minutes will be up soon. He’s more flash than substance

    • @zacharyeldridge1975
      @zacharyeldridge1975 Рік тому

      And we will inevitably sit before the throne of Jesus Christ for our eternal judgement You can only condemn yourself by rejecting Jesus and His Truth. Do you even truly know it? Tomorrow isn't promised to anyone. Seek Him while He may still be found. The One True Living God of all Creation 🙌✝️🕊️🎺

  • @sterikerbrackebusch9494
    @sterikerbrackebusch9494 Рік тому +52

    Ive watched every Houston game this season and I agree with a lot of your points however the narrative that Jalens a selfish player is so off he is one of the only guys that consistently passes to Al P and if he can’t score in 3-5 seconds gives the ball up. Ever since KPJs been out we’ve see he’s he doesn’t care about his numbers it’s actually been frustrating how passive he’s been at times

    • @tiernancollins3730
      @tiernancollins3730 Рік тому +8

      Yeah it’s pretty clear he looks at just box scores lol

    • @hobowithagun24
      @hobowithagun24 Рік тому +3

      He’s selfish af

    • @yangsong5084
      @yangsong5084 Рік тому +3

      @@hobowithagun24 he is not selfish per say but he just doent know how to play unselfishly.

    • @xero_mnm
      @xero_mnm Рік тому

      agreed but i completely disagree with bro when he said it isn’t stephen silas’ fault. i do feel like he’s being controlled largely by upper management to tank but dude is such a bad coach. he is a main reason why we are so bad

    • @jacksonbashiri8118
      @jacksonbashiri8118 Рік тому +1

      finally someone with actual reasoning, half of the people in this comment section don’t watch rockets games and just go off of what people tell them they’re supposed to think

  • @KyleVolt
    @KyleVolt Рік тому +1

    Remember the bulls were trash when Jordan was averaging 28+ points. When he started playing team ball the rest of the league was in trouble

  • @jerrypastrana8176
    @jerrypastrana8176 Рік тому +6

    Highlight culture has ruined basketball in the US. The media exposure that these young guys experience spoils their egos and stunts their growth, making these players think that they're better than they actually are. They just stop developing and working on their game in the process , whereas European and overseas prospects don't have the same distractions, which is why they're running the league now. Americans are just too spoiled.

    • @mertholomy8414
      @mertholomy8414 Рік тому +3

      It sure is

    • @YoungChuy2398
      @YoungChuy2398 Рік тому

      In 10 years by now, the league is gonna be dominated by foreigners. American players are focused on stats and highlights then winning and being competitive

    • @kadarbraxton4717
      @kadarbraxton4717 Рік тому

      @@YoungChuy2398 I'll agree if these foreign players are black. Foh they're investing in Africa Which is five times bigger than the us. No matter what if anything the league will be blacker than ever. Hell if enough people love the sport on the continent eventually it will Force them to add teams because the overall talent will be overwhelming. If the love of basketball catches up with soccer it's a wrap.

  • @inaki6404
    @inaki6404 Рік тому +30

    I agree with almost everything you said. There are too many players today that focus too much on the highlights and too little on actually winning and that translates to the media and the fans. I get that in this era the public image matters al lot, but it feels insane that lots of people argue that players like Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr or Jordan Poole are better players that Tyrese Haliburton, Cj McCollum or Khris Middleton (I’m looking at you, Gilbert Arenas).

    • @respectedlocalgentleman7108
      @respectedlocalgentleman7108 Рік тому +1

      Cosign. Haliburton is a fringe MVP level player who has lifted a basic squad up out of nothing. CJ has proven that though he's not as flashy as Dame, he's more conducive to a winning culture. Khris Middleton, though their games aren't necessarily similar, is the closest thing to a Scottie Pippen, in terms of how he make his lead dog better and fill in the gaps. Green, Porter, and Poole are jokes, no wonder Arenas likes them.

    • @baseupp12
      @baseupp12 Рік тому

      ​​@@respectedlocalgentleman7108as cj really proved that what exactly has he won since not being with Dame

    • @I_Ace
      @I_Ace Рік тому

      Gilbert arenas is just like them though no wonder. He comes off very selfish and attention seeking just like the people he vies for.

  • @turntprophet7960
    @turntprophet7960 Рік тому +1

    I didn’t know I needed a Dunkey basketball channel until now.

  • @mari21304
    @mari21304 Рік тому +12

    I'm 47 and I haven't watched basketball that much in the last few years. I grew up loving it, I'm getting back into it now. This video seemed to be well done. This form of hoops is not my thing but I'm trying to get into it. I bet the game will change again and hopefully go back to being gritty.

    • @doubleyoujaytee3017
      @doubleyoujaytee3017 Рік тому +5

      I feel like the league will continue to be less physical and hyper offensive but it will get to a point where fans absolutely hate it and they’ll be forced to change.

  • @InfiniteCoreXD
    @InfiniteCoreXD Рік тому +33

    Jalen at the start of the year said they are a couple years away. Melo also said he feels their a big man away from turning it around. Melo rookie contract coming up, this is when we'll see what he's about. As for Jalen, it depends if he wants to be the main guy or play a role. His attitude screams first option, so unless KPJ or Sengun take a 2nd 3rd role it won't work.

  • @edwardzhou8590
    @edwardzhou8590 Рік тому +4

    thank you for this video. even when i play pick up, people are so egocentric. i’ve learned that i had to snap out of my own ego growing up, to appreciate this art. it’s something that takes time but it’s so worth it when you play for the fun of the game.

  • @RogueVariant
    @RogueVariant Рік тому +6

    I think a big contributing factor to this is how the coaches just let them go out and get buckets while they are young and don’t have much help around them. Just to see what all they can and can’t do. They are young and trying to develop. Everyone tried to say dbook was just empty stats too until he got some actual help around him.

  • @aguythatsrandom
    @aguythatsrandom Рік тому +4

    "Miles Bridges playing basketball in prison" Made me almost choke on my popcorn LOL

  • @tuhtty
    @tuhtty Рік тому +1

    Thank God that's not where Wemby is going now. Coach Pop is going to mould Wemby into an offensive beast like he did with Parker, Ginobili, Duncan, Robinson, Kawhi, the list goes on...

  • @drelinbryant4985
    @drelinbryant4985 Рік тому +10

    Dude your commentary is A1. Spot on, unbiased, calm and enthusiastic at the same time. Reminds me of videogamedunkey when he does his reviews. Bless your content.

    • @DemiseHarp
      @DemiseHarp Рік тому +2

      His voice does sound like Dunkey's

    • @h.gardea384
      @h.gardea384 Рік тому +1

      I'm convinced this is Dunk

  • @thanhky5824
    @thanhky5824 Рік тому +7

    Good analysis bro. These are the kinds of videos that help your channel go up. Keep going!

  • @jugbrewer
    @jugbrewer Рік тому

    man this even trickles down to playing ball at the park on a tuesday. so many guys flailing on 360 layups into double coverage instead of making a good play. 99% of basketball isn’t highlight worthy but it’s still worthwhile if you actually love the game more than you need the external validation from looking cool.

  • @Findmeiainthiding
    @Findmeiainthiding Рік тому +9

    I think they’re still young so they just need a little more time to fine tune their game. That being said they also need an OG to get that situation under control.

  • @Happybima
    @Happybima Рік тому +41

    Great analysis...Sengun is hella special...Rockets really should try playing thru Sengun...at the very least he can pass/distribute and make plays...Green and KPJ can still score all they want as long as they don't do the primary ball handling

  • @LGseeker
    @LGseeker Рік тому +3

    You are right, but winning doesn’t necessarily correlate with selling tickets. Teams will get players that produce output and with a powerful brand (social media clout) than a player who wants to win the NBA finals.
    The fans wants a championship, but owners want consistent ticket sales.

  • @MrMeMyselfandI
    @MrMeMyselfandI Рік тому +13

    I’ve been thinking about this - more-so with Melo because he’s more of a star than the rockets players. I think a lot of players are just content to collect cheques, be social media stars and there’s nothing OVERTLY wrong with that - particularly with how some of these teams build poorly and keep players in poor situations - however I think we’re gonna see two kinds of players emerge in this league… the Jimmy Butlers (regardless of talent, they work hard) and the Ben Simmons (content to sit on their laurels that their physical gifts have given them).

  • @datboykb
    @datboykb Рік тому +27

    I think the the problem is the Rockets has so many young guys that they outnumber the seniority of the franchise and don't listen. Look at how all the vets talk about them, Wall tried to give them solid advice and you can tell it went in 1 ear and out the other. The coach is basically wasting potential he might have because they don't listen to him, yet he gets ALL the blame on why the team is performing the way it is. Using your example with Poole, I feel like Poole was the same way, but the Warriors knows how to build players right IF THEY WANT TO LISTEN!! Poole had those same tendencies on the Warriors where he's only looking out for himself and you can tell it was frustrating the vets. He still does sometimes from time to time but you can tell he actually LISTENED to the advice and criticism he got and now he's basically being set-up to take the keys away from Curry when he retires. All in all the young guys of the Rockets need to take a longgg hard class study about teamwork and discipline, because how it's looking now....the Rockets are gonna be the old Sacramento Kings that don't sniff a playoff spot for 16 consecutive seasons while also being a team NOBODY will want to come play for.

    • @jeffreyware7808
      @jeffreyware7808 Рік тому +2

      Harden trade was like 2 seasons ago, let them actually have a rebuild before you think they’ll miss the playoffs for 15 years lol. Poole also developed on the biggest dynasty in modern history, not really a surprise lol

    • @javierlandaverde4108
      @javierlandaverde4108 Рік тому

      As someone who watches the Warriors. Jordan Poole is scoring more this season that last season yet I feel his impact was so much better last season. This season he had a lot of issues and you can tell he's still a young guy that needs to mature. They are not confident on him to close out games and last year in the post season he played less then Gary Payton II towards late in the playoff.

  • @exmachina41
    @exmachina41 Рік тому +2

    I'm not a big guy, but my entire teenage years, I play the post. I use post moves, dream shakes, all that. But as I advanced from my 20s to my late 30s, I never get the ball on the post anymore. Gym hoopers and street hoopers made everything ISO based where cross-overs and long-range shooting was the only way to score. I don't hoop anymore but man, I miss my younger days fighting for position and bullying down low.

  • @DanielYohannes-21
    @DanielYohannes-21 Рік тому +9

    Not a Rockets fan but you speak so much truth I had to let yk. It feels so good to finally have someone speak the truth about John Wall too🤦🏽‍♂️.

  • @BrandonGiordano
    @BrandonGiordano Рік тому +5

    As I got older and started working myself I realized that most NBA players are just doing their job. I had this realization mainly when i went from just training jiu jitsu to teaching as well. When something becomes a job or a responsibility it can lose it's fun because it's no longer a choice in a way. I don't blame them for prioritizing their finances over wins. Eapecially when time has shown that the league can love you for a day and cast you out the next

    • @spoodyR3
      @spoodyR3 Рік тому

      This kind of play is only gonna get these guys kicked out of the league soon he’s gonna be getting shipped out left and right

  • @bnsz8704
    @bnsz8704 Рік тому +1

    A lot more players now play for the highlights instead of the championship. Especially with all the rising talent teams are encouraged to lose to get higher picks.

  • @JamalB21
    @JamalB21 Рік тому +8

    Curious to see what the league looks like in 5 years, with more players who grew up in the current AAU era entering the league.

    • @lukekahs177
      @lukekahs177 Рік тому +4

      European players will continue to dominate.

  • @jayfiggs4656
    @jayfiggs4656 Рік тому +5

    What Green and Porter could use is some willingness to be taught and taught by some hard nosed veterans over the summer. Doesn't need to be someone specific just somebody to bring them down to earth and with relatability when it comes to being stubborn and arrogant.

  • @HalIofFameHater
    @HalIofFameHater 3 місяці тому +2

    If I make the league it’s gonna be the third round of the 1988 draft

  • @2stepjoey
    @2stepjoey Рік тому +6

    Long time rockets fan, and this was a great video. Glad you used that wall video clip. It's frustrating seeing actual talent on my team and these guys as constructed could make the play in at least. The west is so wide open anyone could, but these guys wanna tank so bad, they just said eff it. Like somehow if they get that big center, everything was worth it. Now they have to actually play and the team while good will still need to develop.

    • @afterlyfe12
      @afterlyfe12 Рік тому

      if we do draft wembanyama, i will be extremely annoyed. everyone’s acting as if he wasn’t putting up average numbers in america, then all of a sudden he goes back to the french league against much weaker competition and he’s considered the #1 pick. in my opinion, we package whatever pick we land, jalen green and a few other pieces and get a pass-first vet and a few other players that have been in the league for a while that can help develop sengun and bari. jalen is a lost cause. terrible attitude, doesn’t care about winning, doesn’t even like being a part of the franchise which is something i don’t want to see on my team. sick of it.

    • @afterlyfe12
      @afterlyfe12 Рік тому

      another thing is wembanyama is another young big that we don’t need. we NEED to draft scoot OR amen thompson. i don’t want to see anyone else drafted apart from those two

  • @Jonathan-A.C.
    @Jonathan-A.C. Рік тому +17

    What you said about kids growing up being different nowadays is so damn true.
    So much AAU, training camps, constant practicing, etc. It’s not just about living Basketball anymore

    • @bipolarminddroppings
      @bipolarminddroppings Рік тому +6

      Yup, as a kid I played ball about 8 hours a day, almost all of which was just hooping at the playground with other kids.
      I played in the UK national league and we only practiced 3 times a week, played 1 game a week on a saturday or sunday.
      Now, the kids play organised ball (mostly practice sessions) every single day and they barely ever just play for the love of playing.

  • @222trappo
    @222trappo Рік тому +1

    i think it might have something to do with where the player is from, i’m from europe and here it’s still just people playing basketball for fun and the ones that are really good pursuing a high level which would explain all the young european stars that aren’t covered compared to the american kids growing up trying to make mix tapes

  • @carsonrhoads2842
    @carsonrhoads2842 Рік тому +12

    While I agree it isn’t Silas’ fault, he needs to go. If you watch the games he has lost his locker room entirely. Sucks especially since the front office will probably do the same thing again

    • @StainMasters
      @StainMasters  Рік тому +14

      Yea, I just didn’t wanna dog on the guy cause he’s not a bad Xs and Os guy. Just doesn’t have that command over the locker room.

    • @Byronic19134
      @Byronic19134 Рік тому +11

      Of course he's lost the locker room he got an AAU team of spoiled teenagers like how could he possibly have the team?

  • @Youralwayswhining4367
    @Youralwayswhining4367 Рік тому +6

    Great video...... Good content, you can tell kpj and green only care about getting there own.

  • @lisasimpson507
    @lisasimpson507 Рік тому +1

    Pro teams like the Rockets kinda reminds me of my basketball team in middle school where the “best” players weren’t team players that made bout 3 of 20+ 3pt attempts & would rather die than play off ball

  • @Jdottington
    @Jdottington Рік тому +5

    as a rockets fan, i think jalen n kpjs biggest problems is they all think they’re james harden. if jalen was more confident and focused during games he could absolutely be james harden and so could kpj but like you said they want highlights. only issue i have with this video is that you compared us to the cavs which is fair at face value but in 2020-21 the cavs had been rebuilding since 2019 and we had been competing since 2016 so their rebuild started much earlier, but overall great video 💯

  • @mEtil5656
    @mEtil5656 Рік тому +3

    Really love the game where green hit 2 or 3 threes in currys face and started talking trash, steph completely ignored him and went on to humble him

  • @hughmungus3630
    @hughmungus3630 Рік тому +1

    did he forget the part where houston got the nets future in the harden trade? whether they draft someone or trade those picks in a package for players, they have value

  • @shotgunshots1
    @shotgunshots1 Рік тому +7

    Alpren Shengun the real star of this team

  • @donniet348
    @donniet348 3 місяці тому +3

    Your take on OKC aged well.

  • @billm5435
    @billm5435 Рік тому +1

    Problem is these guys treat the game like an AAU game…..

  • @hrpaperstacks3661
    @hrpaperstacks3661 Рік тому +14

    This is a very good video. I feel like the Pelicans were trending towards this when they traded Jrue but they kind of shifted their philosophy. Play fast and free on offense and swarm to the ball on defense. It's still a work in progress but they are on their way if Zion can stay relatively healthy.

  • @ronthealmightyratking8206
    @ronthealmightyratking8206 Рік тому +4

    As someone who likes Jalen Green, I heavily agree with this...
    -Ron, The Almighty Rat King

  • @thirtyworld
    @thirtyworld Рік тому +2

    My 3rd grade mixtape would have been lit. A lot of standing around, scratching my butt, airballing layups. For the love of the game.

  • @mr.longjohn0014
    @mr.longjohn0014 Рік тому +15

    I agree with everything you said about Houston. However the Lamelo stuff was iffy. I agree he makes a lot of mistakes, shot selection, gambling on defense, couple other things too. However his team is constructed horribly, worse than the rockets. A lot of issues with that team is nowhere near his fault. Plumlee is his starting center, I feel that says enough.

    • @BloodBlothers
      @BloodBlothers Рік тому

      He's a good player, and his team is bad yes, but the winning wasn't the topic, it's the focus on improvement that's being questioned. He hasn't seemingly improved in any areas by a marked amount since entering the league, and that is fair enough to point out. All those things you mentioned should be getting scrubbed out of his game but don't really seem to be
      EDIT: Like take Luka for example, and I know generational talent so not fair but just roll with me. Since coming into the league he was already pretty polished, but even still he managed to develop a lethal go-to stepback move, a post game, better awarness in passing lanes on D so he's grabbing more steals, and his overall court awarness seems to have exploded this year to where he's now throwing crazy no looks while still lowering or keeping in line w/ his TOs. I mean shoot, even improving his body, throwing down posters which is a far cry from the rim grazers he was getting his rookie year. That's what people think of development of these high picks and it's just dissapointing when some guys just keep going with what's worked for them so far.

    • @imjordxn_
      @imjordxn_ Рік тому

      @@BloodBlothersI feel like the hornets it’s just bad at developing players he need to go somewhere that will develop him right because since he been a hornet he been playing off God given abilities

    • @BloodBlothers
      @BloodBlothers Рік тому

      @@honcho-l1h Jalen Green's stats have also ticked up, so is Lamelo just the exception or is this video full of shit. Take off the BBB branded sunglasses, it's not that serious, I like the guy's game alright. But given how his development is looking right now, he seems more likely to plataeu than explode.

    • @BloodBlothers
      @BloodBlothers Рік тому

      @@honcho-l1h What does that have to do with what I said? He can be developing more than an underdeveloping player, and still be underdeveloping himself.

    • @zachcomposto535
      @zachcomposto535 Рік тому

      Their second best player is PJ Washington, it was obvious they’d be bad. LaMelo would be averaging at least 10 assists if his teammates didn’t suck

  • @ronel16
    @ronel16 Рік тому +6

    imagine if Kobe coached Huston, that squad would be unstoppable

  • @CDiesel720
    @CDiesel720 Рік тому +6

    Damn. This is a GREAT video. There are so many teams wasting their young talent by not surrounding these guys with the right vets and coaching them to play NBA basketball. Not this travel AAU stuff that is tied to lazy coaching of entitled young players. You can't develop if the coach just allows you to play streetball.
    I hope those dudes in Houston get right cause they are talented AF but Coach Silas looks like he's coaching with his hands tied and allowing these guys to ruin themselves.

  • @ajax203showme
    @ajax203showme Рік тому +13

    New to the channel. Fantastic commentary on the state of the game. You nailed it by describing the younguns as cloutchasers rather than a love for chasing the ball. I sensed this about the league trickling down to AAU, it's weird, and as I said, you nailed it.