He's one of my favorite players right now, been watching him since he came into the league. He's so versatile, can do almost anything, unselfish, team first player, great mindset and hustle, very smart player, great off-ball movement and great defensively as well. Jalen Williams is a magnificient basketball player, period.
Cap ahh, thunder have been a great org since they moved to OKC. There biggest mistake was letting Harden go and they have made up for that a million times over
@@ithurtsdoesntitwe had 3 years of being a bottom team then we made a playin push but even after that we couldn’t make it out the first round after KD left
@@mosessupposes2571 So do u not remember when okc was literally signing and trading random players not allowing sga to play and everyone talking bout how sga should leave cuz of bad okc is and wasting their talent its crazy how recency bias works
Keep in mind that Williams is doing all this while playing the 4 for OKC, despite being 6'6. I'm aware modern day wings aren't the PFs of old, but it has to be tough guarding guys bigger and taller than you.
@@RoccstarLivinYTimo, he’s too strong to play him at the 2. I think he slots in a general wing position PERFECTLY. Not that he can’t guard the 2, he absolutely can
I think the addition of Caruso as well plus having more trust in Cason have also played a part in his defensive jump as he’s just being asked to guard less of the main ball handlers allowing him to preserve energy for things like getting though screens and giving him more roaming opportunities. Last season when Dort wud ne on bench it wud be him picking up the main scorer or even have secondary scorer responsibility w Dort in the game
Amazing analysis Hoop Venue no need for ESPN anymore 🙏🏼 I appreciate all of the play selections that really show the concepts you’re mentioning. You and GOAT carry with the highest quality basketball analysis videos out there 🙌🏼
HOT TAKE: If Jalen Williams continues his development at the same rate, he will be a Kawhi Leonard level player. He's a fantastic secondary ballhandler, while also being a fantastic threat as both a catch and shoot option and as a cutter. While he isn't quite the generational defender Kawhi was, he doesn't have to be given the wealth of good wing defenders OKC has on their roster.
His defense imo is already at kawhi level. I mean he is second in steals in the entire nba while also being a legit shot blocking rim protection presence… what more can you ask of him? The only reason he isn’t a poa defender is bc the team has specialist for that. He very well could be but the team comes first and him being able to play the 5 at all proves his defensive versatility. His free roaming back line safety role suits the team much better. He truly is a do it all Swiss Army knife.
Offensively, he reminds me of Adrian Dantley, in the way how they're both shorter, less explosive players who simply know how to get shots off in traffic. Take a look at Dantley's highlights, very similar games.
I missed the Okc mavs game in the cup quarter finals and I’m upset about it. If you are a thunder fan reading this, don’t sleep on them or miss any game this year if you can help it. I have a feeling this will be a special year for this exceptional roster.
Ignoring everything, some of your very first words with saying that every player is able to make decisions and make their own space. I feel like that’s where the game is headed and should be. In traditional ball every position plays a role, but in the new game, centers should be able shoot, point guards play passable at minimum defense, defenders play 5-10ppg offense, but in post season, defenders prioritize defense and offenders prioritize offense.
Tatum just doesn’t attack the rim enough. He has the capability to and the proper teammates that create space for those opportunities. Draymond even said that during the finals they wanted him to keep shooting and not attack the rim
An improvement to your videos could be that you included lightly more explanatory graphics and stats. For example you explain okcs offensive rating and their various rating with or without players, but without knowing, googling, or researching of course, the watcher doesn’t know how good 122 offensive rating is compared to the rest of the league or shais offensive rating without the teams compared to jdubs rating without the team which was 113.
JDub will not take a leap until Chet and not SGA becomes the main guy for OKC. OKC will be the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. Perennial regular season leaders bowing out during playoffs.
Give yall 🥷 an inch and yall wanna yake a mile J-DUB (One of my favs) is never going to be a star, might seen harsh and cruel but he actually just isnt that good, a star can carry a team J-DUB can not , hes gonna be fine but he aint no All-Nba Member
He's one of my favorite players right now, been watching him since he came into the league. He's so versatile, can do almost anything, unselfish, team first player, great mindset and hustle, very smart player, great off-ball movement and great defensively as well. Jalen Williams is a magnificient basketball player, period.
This guy is a gem. Thank god for presti 🥹
My favorite player too
i used to pray for times like this
Cap ahh, thunder have been a great org since they moved to OKC. There biggest mistake was letting Harden go and they have made up for that a million times over
@@ithurtsdoesntitwe had 3 years of being a bottom team then we made a playin push but even after that we couldn’t make it out the first round after KD left
Can you be my boyfriend?
@@spritedan6672 can i be?
Same 💙🧡🤍
Seems like a great kid too, big ups to him.
Easily one of my favorite players
Dub is awesome! Very charismatic & insightful off court, truly our heart & soul
OKC had the greatest and fastest rebuild of all time.
I agree!!!
Nah Celtics did
And its so crazy how we was hating on the rebuild about 2 to 3 yrs ago
@@mamadoubarrie6607”We was hating” 😂 We who, ma’am?
@@mosessupposes2571 So do u not remember when okc was literally signing and trading random players not allowing sga to play and everyone talking bout how sga should leave cuz of bad okc is and wasting their talent its crazy how recency bias works
one of my favorite young guys in the league, glad to see hes making the jump into bonafide all star
OKC Celtics finals gunna be a good one
Lol
Or OKC Cavs but probably OKC Celtics
OKC vs CAVS
Gotta get there first
@@PatoNani18nobody wants to watch no Cavs in the finals. Just like nobody wanted to watch the nuggets in the finals
You make the best breakdowns on YT. Thanks for covering the thunder. New teams on the come up are always interesting
I really appreciate that!
Keep in mind that Williams is doing all this while playing the 4 for OKC, despite being 6'6. I'm aware modern day wings aren't the PFs of old, but it has to be tough guarding guys bigger and taller than you.
They’re slowly moving him towards the 2 but it’s great that he can play so much bigger defensively
Once Chet comes back JDub might be able to play SG
@@RoccstarLivinYTimo, he’s too strong to play him at the 2. I think he slots in a general wing position PERFECTLY. Not that he can’t guard the 2, he absolutely can
@@5115neo he guarded Kyrie in the playoffs
Sga makes other teams have to double on every play , it allows a 6’6 forward to get open shots
I wish we could see the full potential of this team with both Chet and Iheart it would be scary
hopefully playoff time
I think the addition of Caruso as well plus having more trust in Cason have also played a part in his defensive jump as he’s just being asked to guard less of the main ball handlers allowing him to preserve energy for things like getting though screens and giving him more roaming opportunities. Last season when Dort wud ne on bench it wud be him picking up the main scorer or even have secondary scorer responsibility w Dort in the game
Great observation, totally agree!
@@HoopVenuecuroso only playing like15 mins a night,give the team credit for being great
@@beankobe8205it’s a video about JDub 😂
@@beankobe8205 what ?
Amazing analysis Hoop Venue no need for ESPN anymore 🙏🏼 I appreciate all of the play selections that really show the concepts you’re mentioning. You and GOAT carry with the highest quality basketball analysis videos out there 🙌🏼
Thank you!
HOT TAKE: If Jalen Williams continues his development at the same rate, he will be a Kawhi Leonard level player. He's a fantastic secondary ballhandler, while also being a fantastic threat as both a catch and shoot option and as a cutter. While he isn't quite the generational defender Kawhi was, he doesn't have to be given the wealth of good wing defenders OKC has on their roster.
What he loses in defensive clamps he makes up for with all around play. Not many players can do everything that JDub does in year 3.
His defense imo is already at kawhi level. I mean he is second in steals in the entire nba while also being a legit shot blocking rim protection presence… what more can you ask of him? The only reason he isn’t a poa defender is bc the team has specialist for that. He very well could be but the team comes first and him being able to play the 5 at all proves his defensive versatility. His free roaming back line safety role suits the team much better. He truly is a do it all Swiss Army knife.
Yup I be calling him baby kawhi already
Glad to see Jalen Williams taking the huge leap, he has been playing amazing basketball
I love this kid I noticed him last year they have a great tandem he gonna be a superstar…
Was finna sleep and got this noti 🫡been asking for this and you delivered 🤝🏿
Jdubb showing so much polish at a young age. Great video, Subscribed.
Thanks for watching!
You're putting out some of the best basketball content anywhere. Keep it up brother
Thank you so much!
OKC winning the west for sure this year!
Is “west” code for “finals?”
So happy he's getting recognition!!!
Great analysis. Thanks. Thunder up 🔥🔥🔥.
Glad you enjoyed!
Great video now need to do one on the other Jalen in ATL who also has taken the leap!!
Read my mind!
Offensively, he reminds me of Adrian Dantley, in the way how they're both shorter, less explosive players who simply know how to get shots off in traffic.
Take a look at Dantley's highlights, very similar games.
Great comparison!
I played against him in fort smith. He’s amazing but we were surprised he wasn’t fast he’s just stupid smart
I missed the Okc mavs game in the cup quarter finals and I’m upset about it. If you are a thunder fan reading this, don’t sleep on them or miss any game this year if you can help it. I have a feeling this will be a special year for this exceptional roster.
Ignoring everything, some of your very first words with saying that every player is able to make decisions and make their own space. I feel like that’s where the game is headed and should be. In traditional ball every position plays a role, but in the new game, centers should be able shoot, point guards play passable at minimum defense, defenders play 5-10ppg offense, but in post season, defenders prioritize defense and offenders prioritize offense.
Finally jdub getting some recognition 👏🏽
Sam Presti’s best ever draft pick when you weight what pick he was taken at plus his absolute perfect fit along side the teams superstar.
J-Dub might already be in all nba discussions if he continues his 2 way play!
Watching OKC play basketball is like listening to a well composed symphony
Very well said.
Having Shai and JDub in Fantasy has been such a blessing
That Floater at 3:57 is what’s missing from Tatum’s game.
Tatum just doesn’t attack the rim enough. He has the capability to and the proper teammates that create space for those opportunities. Draymond even said that during the finals they wanted him to keep shooting and not attack the rim
A lot of on the ball players don’t use it enough
crazy how he doesn’t even consider himself for dpoy, he says dort himself
Chet, Dort, JDub, and maybe even Caruso should all be all defensive
@@ryanamburgy2791 Cason Wallace has a future all-nba defensive team potential too
@@y3ager656 yeah Cason definitely also has the potential, but not this year I don't think
@@ryanamburgy2791 I think JDub can sneak the 2nd defensive team.
An improvement to your videos could be that you included lightly more explanatory graphics and stats. For example you explain okcs offensive rating and their various rating with or without players, but without knowing, googling, or researching of course, the watcher doesn’t know how good 122 offensive rating is compared to the rest of the league or shais offensive rating without the teams compared to jdubs rating without the team which was 113.
Appreciate the feedback!
4:23 commentator took a smoke break and thought we wouldnt notice
It’s crazy how efficient he is, plays like a 10 year vet
Definitely stands out!
He’s just natural basketball player
2 am hv binge! why not
all-star and all-nba defensive team would feed us okc fans.
that dude is Kawhi Leonard with personality.
this is not the same Jalen Williams, I think
One might say that…
Im sure u have seen the Tyler Herro leap, we need a breakdown on his recent play as well
I love his game
JDUB potential is immense and don’t for get Isiah joe is a sharpshooter
Jalen Williams has taken the leap to be a dirty player. Justice for BI 😤
This guy is a monster wtf OKC has the greatest draft team ever
Best GM in the league! Sam Presti!
They have 2 sgas Kd with rim protection and like 40000000 picks left, how is this fair.
This is why we OKC fan called him J-Dub
Jalen williams could easily average 25ppg+ if he was a number 1 on another team
MAKE A VIDEO ON CADE CUNNINGHAM
He was this good last year
He was already really good, but I definitely think he's improved on both ends. Currently the betting favorite for MIP!
Thunder up!!!
Did he say J Dub is a not a top tier athlete in the NBA/has athletic limitations?
He not 6,5 he is 6,6
In the draft combine he was measured at 6'4.5, and the NBA has him listed at 6'5. I think he just seems bigger because of the absurd length.
Presti undercut the entire league
Is it bad to say mini lebron?
I'd say he's a lot closer to Kawhi stylistically.
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Nah he seems the same honestly
dont curse jdub please
What? What’s this barbaric “curse” talk?? 😂
I've got some bad news.
He’s the less athletic iggy
Really fun comparison, love Iggy's game.
F🎉🎉🎉
Brb just saw the warriors get robbed blind (im not a warriors fan btw, okc fan)
Cap
Oil ul for mommy hv
JDub will not take a leap until Chet and not SGA becomes the main guy for OKC. OKC will be the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. Perennial regular season leaders bowing out during playoffs.
Shut your mouth casual
he's very corny and cringe 🤦
Just like ur momma, when she birthed you
Give yall 🥷 an inch and yall wanna yake a mile
J-DUB (One of my favs) is never going to be a star, might seen harsh and cruel but he actually just isnt that good, a star can carry a team J-DUB can not , hes gonna be fine but he aint no All-Nba Member
Sybau
To think SGA and JDub could’ve been Clippers 💀
nice regular season leap he'll continue to shoot the thunder out of important games with his garbage shot diet
Hmmm remind me to come check on you in about 5 months so I can have a good laugh.
Sybau causal
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