Jalen Williams Has Taken The Leap

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  • Опубліковано 30 січ 2025

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  • @notperfect101
    @notperfect101 Місяць тому +137

    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.

  • @marmarlol2226
    @marmarlol2226 Місяць тому +260

    i used to pray for times like this

    • @ithurtsdoesntit
      @ithurtsdoesntit Місяць тому +6

      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

    • @kaplivetv
      @kaplivetv Місяць тому +17

      @@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

    • @spritedan6672
      @spritedan6672 Місяць тому +2

      Can you be my boyfriend?

    • @FreeDiddy-69
      @FreeDiddy-69 Місяць тому

      ​@@spritedan6672 can i be?

    • @mosessupposes2571
      @mosessupposes2571 Місяць тому

      Same 💙🧡🤍

  • @Patstream
    @Patstream Місяць тому +172

    OKC had the greatest and fastest rebuild of all time.

    • @calebmoore1861
      @calebmoore1861 Місяць тому +5

      I agree!!!

    • @codyking3825
      @codyking3825 Місяць тому +3

      Nah Celtics did

    • @mamadoubarrie6607
      @mamadoubarrie6607 Місяць тому +14

      And its so crazy how we was hating on the rebuild about 2 to 3 yrs ago

    • @mosessupposes2571
      @mosessupposes2571 Місяць тому +1

      @@mamadoubarrie6607”We was hating” 😂 We who, ma’am?

    • @mamadoubarrie6607
      @mamadoubarrie6607 Місяць тому

      @@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

  • @dimelo58
    @dimelo58 Місяць тому +105

    Seems like a great kid too, big ups to him.

    • @bigbangbasketball
      @bigbangbasketball Місяць тому +2

      Easily one of my favorite players

    • @AidanXavier988
      @AidanXavier988 Місяць тому +2

      Dub is awesome! Very charismatic & insightful off court, truly our heart & soul

  • @GlizzieMcGuire
    @GlizzieMcGuire Місяць тому +44

    one of my favorite young guys in the league, glad to see hes making the jump into bonafide all star

  • @heat_death7
    @heat_death7 Місяць тому +30

    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.

    • @SpecOpsCM
      @SpecOpsCM Місяць тому +9

      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.

    • @superman10501
      @superman10501 Місяць тому +1

      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.

    • @VonRipper
      @VonRipper Місяць тому

      Yup I be calling him baby kawhi already

    • @clarenceorozco5300
      @clarenceorozco5300 Місяць тому

      Huh?Prime kawhi level defender?Bro you are not serious​@@superman10501

  • @Triads297
    @Triads297 Місяць тому +11

    You make the best breakdowns on YT. Thanks for covering the thunder. New teams on the come up are always interesting

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому

      I really appreciate that!

  • @nigelee
    @nigelee Місяць тому +46

    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.

    • @RoccstarLivinYT
      @RoccstarLivinYT Місяць тому +2

      They’re slowly moving him towards the 2 but it’s great that he can play so much bigger defensively

    • @ryanamburgy2791
      @ryanamburgy2791 Місяць тому +2

      Once Chet comes back JDub might be able to play SG

    • @5115neo
      @5115neo Місяць тому +1

      @@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

    • @ryanamburgy2791
      @ryanamburgy2791 Місяць тому +1

      @@5115neo he guarded Kyrie in the playoffs

    • @beankobe8205
      @beankobe8205 Місяць тому +1

      Sga makes other teams have to double on every play , it allows a 6’6 forward to get open shots

  • @markellcain3417
    @markellcain3417 Місяць тому +64

    OKC Celtics finals gunna be a good one

    • @Kentarius
      @Kentarius Місяць тому

      Lol

    • @ryanamburgy2791
      @ryanamburgy2791 Місяць тому +1

      Or OKC Cavs but probably OKC Celtics

    • @PatoNani18
      @PatoNani18 Місяць тому

      OKC vs CAVS

    • @A1DaN04
      @A1DaN04 Місяць тому

      Gotta get there first

    • @Sinstat
      @Sinstat Місяць тому

      @@PatoNani18nobody wants to watch no Cavs in the finals. Just like nobody wanted to watch the nuggets in the finals

  • @Hi-Im-High
    @Hi-Im-High Місяць тому +20

    I wish we could see the full potential of this team with both Chet and Iheart it would be scary

    • @kaibenzo
      @kaibenzo Місяць тому +7

      hopefully playoff time

  • @superman10501
    @superman10501 Місяць тому +4

    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.

  • @Thunderup01
    @Thunderup01 Місяць тому +7

    Was finna sleep and got this noti 🫡been asking for this and you delivered 🤝🏿

  • @SkeletonGaming1
    @SkeletonGaming1 Місяць тому +6

    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 🙌🏼

  • @Jfloo-r9k
    @Jfloo-r9k Місяць тому +23

    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

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому +2

      Great observation, totally agree!

    • @beankobe8205
      @beankobe8205 Місяць тому

      @@HoopVenuecuroso only playing like15 mins a night,give the team credit for being great

    • @KBilliez
      @KBilliez Місяць тому

      @@beankobe8205it’s a video about JDub 😂

    • @Jfloo-r9k
      @Jfloo-r9k Місяць тому

      @@beankobe8205 what ?

  • @icrashout
    @icrashout Місяць тому +3

    Glad to see Jalen Williams taking the huge leap, he has been playing amazing basketball

  • @hankrutherfordhill01
    @hankrutherfordhill01 Місяць тому +2

    You're putting out some of the best basketball content anywhere. Keep it up brother

  • @EatGamblePlay
    @EatGamblePlay Місяць тому +2

    Jdubb showing so much polish at a young age. Great video, Subscribed.

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @veradrummond2597
    @veradrummond2597 Місяць тому +1

    So happy he's getting recognition!!!

  • @mookeychase0907
    @mookeychase0907 Місяць тому +1

    I love this kid I noticed him last year they have a great tandem he gonna be a superstar…

  • @ethanmay6454
    @ethanmay6454 Місяць тому +2

    4:23 commentator took a smoke break and thought we wouldnt notice

  • @Whaticansayaboutit
    @Whaticansayaboutit Місяць тому +4

    Great analysis. Thanks. Thunder up 🔥🔥🔥.

  • @AJSloan0911
    @AJSloan0911 Місяць тому +1

    Great video now need to do one on the other Jalen in ATL who also has taken the leap!!

  • @bigbangbasketball
    @bigbangbasketball Місяць тому +3

    Watching OKC play basketball is like listening to a well composed symphony

  • @nbapbaupdate8338
    @nbapbaupdate8338 26 днів тому +1

    Jaylen Brown BREAKDOWN you're next video Hoop Venue 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤

  • @williammclaughlin7458
    @williammclaughlin7458 Місяць тому +12

    OKC winning the west for sure this year!

    • @theleastbannedman
      @theleastbannedman Місяць тому +5

      Is “west” code for “finals?”

    • @Moneyman-t3e
      @Moneyman-t3e Місяць тому

      They’re not beating Dallas in the playoffs

  • @_veerist
    @_veerist Місяць тому

    Thanks for another great vid mate! Just a recommendation of you think it’s worth making a video; I would love to watch an updated analysis of the MVP contenders this szn like Jokic, Shai and Tatum. And maybe Luka and KAT and AD, since you’ve already made a beautiful breakdown of Giannis’. Thanks!

  • @nbapbaupdate8338
    @nbapbaupdate8338 26 днів тому +1

    Jalen Williams ALL-STAR this season 🤔🧐🤨

  • @EzraRoberts-j1l
    @EzraRoberts-j1l Місяць тому +1

    I played against him in fort smith. He’s amazing but we were surprised he wasn’t fast he’s just stupid smart

  • @angelpando7773
    @angelpando7773 Місяць тому +1

    Finally jdub getting some recognition 👏🏽

  • @ts5300
    @ts5300 Місяць тому

    Bro finally somebody covering jdub , my favorite young player in the league easily

  • @kushpapikoolface4801
    @kushpapikoolface4801 Місяць тому +2

    That Floater at 3:57 is what’s missing from Tatum’s game.

    • @accordingtodrew7302
      @accordingtodrew7302 Місяць тому +1

      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

    • @camronjohnson8363
      @camronjohnson8363 Місяць тому

      A lot of on the ball players don’t use it enough

    • @kushpapikoolface4801
      @kushpapikoolface4801 Місяць тому

      @@accordingtodrew7302 I disagree some what especially when the Celtics mainly play a drive and kick offense with Tatum doing most the driving and kicking it out to a 3pt shooter. Instead of kicking it every time, shoot a floater every now and then. The crazy things, Tatum is essentially a guard on offense. All the other guards uses that same floater or some variation of it whether it be a hook shot, push shot etc. From the greats like Curry and Luka, all the way to the good guys like Trey Young and his own teammate D. White. Tallest guy is Luka at 6’7”. Tatum is 6’9” and longer than all of them. It should be easier for him to get that shot off. It will only help his team and himself. For his team, it bails them out when the 3 isn’t falling and guys get more open because the other team is not guarding Tatum for the shot and pass instead of just the pass. Guys gonna get easier opportunities to score off that attention he’ll get. For himself, he’ll be more efficient and if that becomes his go to move(which he doesn’t have), he can then develop a counter move from that if that DONT work which he also doesn’t have(counter move that is). That counter move may be an extra dribble baseline for a jumper. Then all of a sudden, he’s a mismatch. People will no longer hesitate to have him in there Top 5. Will just be better for both him and the team.

  • @bradperrotte2027
    @bradperrotte2027 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @muvzyhoops
    @muvzyhoops Місяць тому +1

    2 am hv binge! why not

  • @andrewabraham5109
    @andrewabraham5109 Місяць тому +1

    J-Dub might already be in all nba discussions if he continues his 2 way play!

  • @nachospr4136
    @nachospr4136 Місяць тому +1

    Having Shai and JDub in Fantasy has been such a blessing

  • @maextsai
    @maextsai Місяць тому

    he's very good. a true three level scorer with arguably no weaknesses in his game

  • @kccharley6910
    @kccharley6910 Місяць тому +4

    crazy how he doesn’t even consider himself for dpoy, he says dort himself

    • @ryanamburgy2791
      @ryanamburgy2791 Місяць тому

      Chet, Dort, JDub, and maybe even Caruso should all be all defensive

    • @y3ager656
      @y3ager656 Місяць тому +5

      @@ryanamburgy2791 Cason Wallace has a future all-nba defensive team potential too

    • @ryanamburgy2791
      @ryanamburgy2791 Місяць тому +1

      @@y3ager656 yeah Cason definitely also has the potential, but not this year I don't think

    • @y3ager656
      @y3ager656 Місяць тому

      @@ryanamburgy2791 I think JDub can sneak the 2nd defensive team.

    • @tonton.-
      @tonton.- Місяць тому

      They all support eachother and that is what makes the team beautiful.

  • @XChronicHash
    @XChronicHash Місяць тому +1

    It’s crazy how efficient he is, plays like a 10 year vet

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому

      Definitely stands out!

  • @senLuno
    @senLuno Місяць тому

    he took the leap so fast

  • @gjpriest445
    @gjpriest445 Місяць тому

    Okc and celtics gonna be the new cavs vs warriors matchup for the 2020s

  • @Boozydaily
    @Boozydaily Місяць тому

    I love his game

  • @TreyFigueroa
    @TreyFigueroa Місяць тому +4

    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.

  • @chazmccownsr.6811
    @chazmccownsr.6811 Місяць тому +2

    that dude is Kawhi Leonard with personality.

  • @Heart_ken01
    @Heart_ken01 Місяць тому

    Good watch.

  • @grandpa203
    @grandpa203 Місяць тому

    I love jdubb game…like to see him get more opportunities as the main ball handler. My one concern about OKC is that at end of games they live and die by Shai one on one a little too much

  • @y3ager656
    @y3ager656 Місяць тому +1

    all-star and all-nba defensive team would feed us okc fans.

  • @WestCoastCheeseHead
    @WestCoastCheeseHead Місяць тому +2

    He’s just natural basketball player

  • @mazinzakki13
    @mazinzakki13 Місяць тому

    Im sure u have seen the Tyler Herro leap, we need a breakdown on his recent play as well

  • @HCXWinchester
    @HCXWinchester Місяць тому

    ALL-NBA PLAYER!!!

  • @brown3261
    @brown3261 Місяць тому +5

    this is not the same Jalen Williams, I think

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому +2

      One might say that…

  • @SonnyCapone
    @SonnyCapone Місяць тому

    This guy is a monster wtf OKC has the greatest draft team ever

  • @dragonmaster9577
    @dragonmaster9577 Місяць тому +1

    Jalen Williams has taken the leap to be a dirty player. Justice for BI 😤

  • @TreyFigueroa
    @TreyFigueroa Місяць тому +3

    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.

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому +1

      Appreciate the feedback!

  • @GAME7ROCK
    @GAME7ROCK Місяць тому

    My fantasy team is called Midnight Club 3 JDUB Edition and im currently 1st in an 8 man team, Jdub has been my favorite player, he can do it all, great second option , okc would be really different without him

  • @agentswankster9817
    @agentswankster9817 Місяць тому +1

    JDUB potential is immense and don’t for get Isiah joe is a sharpshooter

  • @Troy_Aesthetics
    @Troy_Aesthetics Місяць тому

    MAKE A VIDEO ON CADE CUNNINGHAM

  • @itaysafdia248
    @itaysafdia248 Місяць тому +1

    They have 2 sgas Kd with rim protection and like 40000000 picks left, how is this fair.

  • @jeffmontray88
    @jeffmontray88 Місяць тому

    Thunder up!!!

  • @jameshillarybalonda1222
    @jameshillarybalonda1222 Місяць тому

    This is why we OKC fan called him J-Dub

  • @theleastbannedman
    @theleastbannedman Місяць тому

    He was this good last year

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому +1

      He was already really good, but I definitely think he's improved on both ends. Currently the betting favorite for MIP!

  • @808bboarder
    @808bboarder Місяць тому +3

    To think SGA and JDub could’ve been Clippers 💀

  • @Boozydaily
    @Boozydaily Місяць тому

    Best GM in the league! Sam Presti!

  • @isho2x
    @isho2x Місяць тому +2

    Jalen williams could easily average 25ppg+ if he was a number 1 on another team

  • @MarquisdeSuave
    @MarquisdeSuave Місяць тому +3

    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.

  • @RepVintage
    @RepVintage Місяць тому

    He burst isn’t bad he just seems kinda top heavy I think he’ll be fine once he loss that body fat

  • @frmjewduhh
    @frmjewduhh Місяць тому

    J-Dub is a 2-way, 3-level scorer who can play 1-5! Name another player who can claim that?

  • @racks17889
    @racks17889 Місяць тому +2

    He not 6,5 he is 6,6

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому +1

      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.

  • @jasewhitehead
    @jasewhitehead Місяць тому +1

    W

  • @AlexRodriguez-i8m
    @AlexRodriguez-i8m Місяць тому

    Im a knicks fan but i see OKC vs The Celtics in the finals

  • @Crispen30
    @Crispen30 Місяць тому

    Did he say J Dub is a not a top tier athlete in the NBA/has athletic limitations?

  • @ScottySkilz1
    @ScottySkilz1 Місяць тому

    MIP 100%

  • @krue14
    @krue14 Місяць тому

    Presti undercut the entire league

  • @kami_ow1366
    @kami_ow1366 Місяць тому +1

    dont curse jdub please

    • @mosessupposes2571
      @mosessupposes2571 Місяць тому

      What? What’s this barbaric “curse” talk?? 😂

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому

      I've got some bad news.

  • @iguesss
    @iguesss Місяць тому

    Nah he seems the same honestly

  • @Dipset415
    @Dipset415 Місяць тому +2

    He’s the less athletic iggy

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому +1

      Really fun comparison, love Iggy's game.

  • @jonasgorea3823
    @jonasgorea3823 Місяць тому +1

    Brb just saw the warriors get robbed blind (im not a warriors fan btw, okc fan)

  • @TLG1887
    @TLG1887 Місяць тому

    F🎉🎉🎉

  • @AnneNavarrro
    @AnneNavarrro Місяць тому

    Oil ul for mommy hv

  • @carlocalingasan998
    @carlocalingasan998 Місяць тому

    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.

    • @MrGetOff03
      @MrGetOff03 Місяць тому

      Shut your mouth casual

  • @pi_za8214
    @pi_za8214 Місяць тому +1

    Is it bad to say mini lebron?

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Місяць тому

      I'd say he's a lot closer to Kawhi stylistically.

  • @XYHagtos
    @XYHagtos Місяць тому

    he's very corny and cringe 🤦

    • @MrGetOff03
      @MrGetOff03 Місяць тому

      Just like ur momma, when she birthed you

    • @tonton.-
      @tonton.- Місяць тому +1

      having fun is corny now 😂

  • @aimloqr4354
    @aimloqr4354 Місяць тому

    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

    • @MrGetOff03
      @MrGetOff03 Місяць тому

      Sybau

    • @babybenj52
      @babybenj52 Місяць тому

      Superstars carry a team, while stars play that vital role of assisting a superstar carry that team.

    • @aimloqr4354
      @aimloqr4354 Місяць тому

      ​@@babybenj52We call those people fringe all stars or just high level roleplayers

  • @aiirizzy2862
    @aiirizzy2862 Місяць тому

    nice regular season leap he'll continue to shoot the thunder out of important games with his garbage shot diet

    • @SpecOpsCM
      @SpecOpsCM Місяць тому +3

      Hmmm remind me to come check on you in about 5 months so I can have a good laugh.

    • @MrGetOff03
      @MrGetOff03 Місяць тому

      Sybau causal

    • @aiirizzy2862
      @aiirizzy2862 Місяць тому

      @@SpecOpsCM even thunder fans are acknowledging how bad it is with him when he as to play meaningful games keep on coping though

  • @kamp4347
    @kamp4347 Місяць тому

    Huhhhhhh now everyone glazing my team🥱

  • @OhhCharger
    @OhhCharger Місяць тому

    W