Why Kawhi Leonard Was The Perfect Wing Defender

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @HoopVenue
    @HoopVenue  2 місяці тому +11

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    • @shieldon530
      @shieldon530 2 місяці тому +1

      Lol I def should put the vape down and cop one of these 😂 one day

  • @andredornelles8014
    @andredornelles8014 2 місяці тому +356

    Kwahi + Duncan was just absurd defensively

    • @EbonysUnderAttack
      @EbonysUnderAttack 2 місяці тому +58

      03 Duncan and 15 Kawhi defensively would be the GOAT defensive duo and no one can tell me otherwise

    • @rgonzalo511
      @rgonzalo511 2 місяці тому +46

      ​@@xavierb9061True but its because he started taking the primary offensive role on his teams. Which is insane cause he started as a defensive specialist role player.

    • @d3adyoutubeaccount
      @d3adyoutubeaccount 2 місяці тому +8

      Duncan was lowkey declining defensively heavy by here

    • @Time_Lapse_Master.
      @Time_Lapse_Master. 2 місяці тому +13

      ​@@d3adyoutubeaccountDuncan was a major positive (fringe All-D) from the 12-15 period. Fell off heavily on his last season tho

    • @donnie876
      @donnie876 2 місяці тому +12

      Hakeem was a better defender than Duncan

  • @poly_g6068
    @poly_g6068 2 місяці тому +181

    His wingspan made his giant hands THAT much worse. Jordan and Pippen played off of each other's defensive weaknesses. Kawhi was just both players defensively.

    • @SavionSims-f1y
      @SavionSims-f1y 2 місяці тому +1

      Nah not both defensively

    • @dark8prince201
      @dark8prince201 2 місяці тому +3

      He didn't have Jordan's straight line speed

    • @prezian1312
      @prezian1312 2 місяці тому +16

      @@dark8prince201 Kawhi is a better defender than mj in my eyes.

    • @Slapshot544
      @Slapshot544 Місяць тому

      ​@@prezian1312Facts

    • @eemfunnyasf
      @eemfunnyasf Місяць тому +4

      @@dark8prince201Kawhi is miles ahead of MJ defensively.

  • @AK--if1su
    @AK--if1su 2 місяці тому +82

    no matter what the haters say, understand that if you don't hoop, you wouldn't know how taxing being a defender is, especially with how quick you have to move laterally and vertically some times. Your legs need to be super strong but your hips and back need to be overly-flexible. I get why the guy has injury issues now in his old age and its more so due to being a solid defender back in his earlier years. (Kwahi)

  • @BlueGrovyle
    @BlueGrovyle 2 місяці тому +149

    Leaving that Shawn Marion shot in the footage is diabolical.

    • @andredornelles8014
      @andredornelles8014 2 місяці тому +5

      I even rewinded it a bit because I didn’t realized who it was and assumed someone managed to get a hand in the bal 😂😂

    • @snupedummy
      @snupedummy 2 місяці тому +1

      😂

    • @A-Plays-Games
      @A-Plays-Games 2 місяці тому +1

      timestamp?

    • @BlueGrovyle
      @BlueGrovyle 2 місяці тому +1

      @@A-Plays-Games 1:15

  • @dimelo58
    @dimelo58 2 місяці тому +213

    Injuries really robbed us from seeing how great he could have been for his whole career.

    • @jlui21
      @jlui21 2 місяці тому +19

      -- One of the BEST non-MVP players ever.
      Other notable non-MVP potential GOATs? TMac, Kevin McHale. Just thinking out loud.
      Honorable mention? Maybe Pippen, Luka/SGA for now.

    • @AlexBrown-xp7mt
      @AlexBrown-xp7mt 2 місяці тому +19

      @@jlui21for peak? I lean toward D-Wade tbh. Kawhi defo in the convo. Chris Paul also a big candidate for me.

    • @anubis4032
      @anubis4032 2 місяці тому +11

      Bro we saw his peak its not like he is a greg oden or d rose😂

    • @dimelo58
      @dimelo58 2 місяці тому +6

      @@anubis4032 I guess that’s true but he’s been injured so much that he’s been like a non factor for a while now.

    • @bigbangbasketball
      @bigbangbasketball 2 місяці тому +9

      I still hate zaza for that closeout

  • @nigelee
    @nigelee 2 місяці тому +93

    I remember at one point stat heads realized that the Spurs were conceding more points with Kawhi on the court than with him off. Turned out teams were telling his man to go stand in the corner, taking him out of the game, while they attacked the other Spurs 4 on 4. In one game against Chicago, Jimmy Butler stood several feet behind the 3 point line with Kawhi on him, making no effort to get the ball.

    • @geordiejones5618
      @geordiejones5618 2 місяці тому +19

      Surprised the Spurs didn't just zone up in response to that

    • @Spawnamvs
      @Spawnamvs 2 місяці тому +15

      There was a Thinking Basketball video on this that really pointed this fact out
      Edit: It wasn't Thinking Basketball. Sorry guys 😭

    • @nigelee
      @nigelee 2 місяці тому +5

      @@Spawnamvs I think that's where I saw it.

    • @frz_-
      @frz_- 2 місяці тому

      @@Spawnamvswhich video?

    • @Spawnamvs
      @Spawnamvs 2 місяці тому

      @frz_- Well I thought it was Thinking Basketball but after searching, I may be wrong. Maybe Bballbreakdown or an older basketball channel may have it, but I'll post it here if I ever find it

  • @blueytho0154
    @blueytho0154 2 місяці тому +12

    There used to be a Kawhi steals compilation from 2016. The quality was super good & it had Bob Marley’s “no woman no cry” playing in the background.
    The video got taken down. It was the greatest defensive Kawhi mix.
    That video was therapeutic & beautiful. If anyone screen recorded it - please re-upload it!

  • @frz_-
    @frz_- 2 місяці тому +69

    A man than lanky and strong shouldn't be allowed to be that quick and fluid absolute CHEATCODE

    • @challenger_xne
      @challenger_xne Місяць тому +1

      I don't think lanky is the word you're looking for. He is built

  • @Briones215
    @Briones215 2 місяці тому +48

    Young and prime kawhi the goat best defender of his era I agree he might be even a better defender in the 90 or when the hand check is available for him to thrive as defender

    • @kennn30
      @kennn30 2 місяці тому

      Draymond green

    • @Zekenm11
      @Zekenm11 2 місяці тому +5

      FACT, when some people say all the nba is soft now i just spit out my water, kawhi was stronger than pippen with (as far as we know) the same level defense but kawhi was handi capped by the handchecking rule, imagine kawhis big ass hand on your hip playing defense, i would just ask to be waived before a game against him.

    • @johnnyappleseed6889
      @johnnyappleseed6889 21 день тому

      @@kennn30overrated donkey. If he was drafted to any other team, his greatest achievement would be 1 time 3rd team all defense.

  • @waff6ix
    @waff6ix 2 місяці тому +59

    KAWHI LEONARD🔒🔒🔒SPURS & CANADA LEGEND

    • @Titan2User
      @Titan2User 2 місяці тому

      Why u always every where. Also people in 2k do have crazy egos

    • @waff6ix
      @waff6ix 2 місяці тому +3

      @@Titan2UserI JUST REALLY LOVE BASKETBALL 💯

    • @Titan2User
      @Titan2User 2 місяці тому +1

      @@waff6ix I feel u bro keep doing your thing and don’t sellout to the free masons when u get to the top

    • @kennn30
      @kennn30 2 місяці тому

      Stop talking in caps

  • @Pokepoketpoke
    @Pokepoketpoke 2 місяці тому +20

    To do what he did WITHOUT hand checking is why I have him as the goat perimeter defender over pippen

    • @josephlitang8970
      @josephlitang8970 2 місяці тому

      What is Pippen's defensive advantage over Kawhi?

  • @woo_shynen8805
    @woo_shynen8805 2 місяці тому +14

    thats why kawhi would be in my all time sf spot, I understand larry, bron and kd have had more success, but kawhi's suffocating defense and long wingspan would wreck havoc along side jordan, garnett hakeem and curry. Him and mj would be the perfect go to clutch scorers

  • @Free-Night
    @Free-Night 2 місяці тому +7

    Bro was a ball hawk Gamble God back den he still really good now its just he dont run all over the place and shit he be chilling till he gotta remind dem he can take it if he wants

  • @caelanroberts8566
    @caelanroberts8566 2 місяці тому +17

    That Shawn Marion shot was atrocious 😂 1:20

    • @rik4raj
      @rik4raj Місяць тому +2

      I burst out laughing when I saw that

  • @joejeffery5454
    @joejeffery5454 2 місяці тому +9

    Holy shit kawhi really is a robot, like you said his defensive instincts are insane most of the steals on the ball handlers are just simply because he’s reading the offensive players mind way before they know what they’re gonna do

  • @bamiseogundipe
    @bamiseogundipe 2 місяці тому +16

    Board man gets paiddd

  • @thenorthremembers728
    @thenorthremembers728 2 місяці тому +9

    You should make a top 20 defenders in the nba similar to your top 25 players.

  • @sincerelyimjean
    @sincerelyimjean 2 місяці тому +17

    Greatest perimeter defender of all time ?

  • @TheeKing7
    @TheeKing7 2 місяці тому +12

    I'M BEGGING YOU TO DO A PRIME BEN WALLACE VID OR A 2004 PISTONS VID

  • @markellcain3417
    @markellcain3417 2 місяці тому +5

    Yes a Kawhi defense video!!!

  • @theredhood9048
    @theredhood9048 2 місяці тому +9

    love ur vids

  • @nbapbaupdate8338
    @nbapbaupdate8338 2 місяці тому +7

    Imagine Kawhi Leonard stay healthy in his NBA CAREER DAMN

  • @SheeshEther
    @SheeshEther 2 місяці тому +12

    “Was” 😂😂😂 still is

    • @MyUniqueHandle.
      @MyUniqueHandle. 2 місяці тому +6

      lol true, dude still has long defensive highlights every season

  • @kevinira256
    @kevinira256 Місяць тому

    Great video. You should make a video about his offensive evolution throughout the year and how he would’ve ranked alltime if it wasn’t for injuries.

  • @e-storylearning985
    @e-storylearning985 2 місяці тому +1

    What a great work !!!! Thank you

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @chibill467
    @chibill467 2 місяці тому +4

    it was crazier witnessing that Toronto run, dude was carrying in offense AND defense, like he had ultra instinct

    • @alexescutia4805
      @alexescutia4805 2 місяці тому

      Idk about carrying but he was the superstar on both sides

  • @TheShadowswagg
    @TheShadowswagg 2 місяці тому

    Keep up the good work I look forward to your videos

  • @bobbuilder4422
    @bobbuilder4422 2 місяці тому +2

    Hey Hoop Venue, can you please make a Steve Nash video?

  • @bigbangbasketball
    @bigbangbasketball 2 місяці тому +1

    Pre load management Kawhi was a sight to seee 🤧

  • @kami_ow1366
    @kami_ow1366 2 місяці тому +4

    hoopvenue + dinner omg

  • @TheMurr
    @TheMurr 2 місяці тому +4

    Board Man gets paid

  • @ch_jay
    @ch_jay 2 місяці тому

    love this channel, should have much more subs

  • @thisisSPARTAorsprite
    @thisisSPARTAorsprite 2 місяці тому +4

    Best is he a top 20 player?
    I actually have him ahead of KD
    But respect if tied or right behind KD
    2 DPOY > MVP
    2 Finals MVP on TWO different teams
    KD only has won with the Dynasty Warriors
    Kawhi won with Old Spurs (still great yes) and then Great Raps
    2 Chips = 2 Chips

    • @pranavmanie1479
      @pranavmanie1479 5 днів тому

      I love Kawhi, he's my favorite player ever, but this is a really hard case to make. KD is a top 10 scorer all time. Say what you will about the GSW rings - he won 2 Finals MVPs on them. And he has a historic MVP.

  • @jasonebi7308
    @jasonebi7308 2 місяці тому +3

    In a parallel universe, kawhi is mentoring sochan in the spurs.

  • @sincerelyimjean
    @sincerelyimjean 2 місяці тому +1

    Exceptional Top Tier Defender

  • @jeangentry6656
    @jeangentry6656 2 місяці тому +1

    I miss Kawhi on the Spurs. I hope he returns to the team someday.

  • @fourlitres_lai
    @fourlitres_lai 2 місяці тому +3

    "your oral fixation"
    bro was paid to read a script lmaoo

  • @GoodMorningLetsBasketball
    @GoodMorningLetsBasketball 2 місяці тому +1

    Another banger 🔥

  • @moneymoney3235
    @moneymoney3235 2 місяці тому

    @ 1.20 is so funny. Bron passed to a wide open Channing who hit the top of the backboard 🤣🤣🤣

  • @KevinHuerter9
    @KevinHuerter9 2 місяці тому +1

    I was just thinking last night about Kawhi and now I see this the next morning lol

  • @MikeTheNBAGuy
    @MikeTheNBAGuy 2 місяці тому

    How would you compare Ben Simmons' defense in 2021 to those other ATG perimeter defenders? It was a small sample size, but I think his perimeter defense that year was the best we've seen in the 2020s besides maybe Herb Jones last year

  • @EbonysUnderAttack
    @EbonysUnderAttack 2 місяці тому

    Hoopsvenue how would you compare OGs defense now compared to Kawhis defensive peak? They both have similar builds (6' 7 + 7'3 wingspan) so im curious to know your take

  • @howlcittv7434
    @howlcittv7434 2 місяці тому +1

    Love Mr.Pippen but this guy is best wing defender ever period. Plus he’s doing this in a offensive era!!

  • @Flizop
    @Flizop 2 місяці тому

    great vid we need jimmy or pg next

  • @scottmcmillen3015
    @scottmcmillen3015 Місяць тому

    Great video! Excellent clips and analysis. But don’t start graphs from 90. It’s misleading, and if your argument is sound, it’s unnecessary. Man, The Claw was/is something else!

  • @zackhalilovic4753
    @zackhalilovic4753 2 місяці тому

    i feel like og anunoby can (might already have tbh) come close this level of kawhi’s defense

  • @JoshuaD.Howard
    @JoshuaD.Howard Місяць тому

    I Always Say It, 2017 Spurs Kawhi is his best version ever, he was doing crazier stuff on defense any ever before and had already unlocked his Generational Playoff offense, ‘17 Whi>>>

  • @jessISaRicePrincess
    @jessISaRicePrincess 2 місяці тому

    You know... there is just the big fat "I" with kawhi and i love this dudes game

  • @derrenkonnor4351
    @derrenkonnor4351 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm begging you to cover tim duncan dude

  • @AZSecondCity
    @AZSecondCity 2 місяці тому

    Did not expect to hear the name Alonzo Gee today

  • @howlcittv7434
    @howlcittv7434 21 день тому

    Look at the players he’s doing this against! Any logical person has to see he’s the most impactful/disruptive defensive perimeter player to ever play the game! Top five defensive player ever as well
    !

  • @pranavmanie1479
    @pranavmanie1479 6 днів тому

    Kawhi is my favorite player of all time, and this video is pretty much why. He doesn't have MVPs, he doesn't have scoring titles, and he was hardly ever available due to injury.
    But dammit, he was a top 5 player when healthy. Could give LeBron and KD a run for their money. And had the best midrange game after KD. And even in his limited career, he has 2 Finals MVPs and 2 DPOYs, all well deserved.
    best defender of the 2010s. don't @ me with Draymond Green.

  • @gojousatoru3037
    @gojousatoru3037 Місяць тому

    Most interesting that about him was he never mis timed a block. Watch his feet every single time he contests in this video tell me he doesn't match the pace and timing when a player takes 2 steps slashing to the bucket.

  • @joseyeastwood
    @joseyeastwood Місяць тому

    With the emphasis on “Was”

  • @pi_za8214
    @pi_za8214 2 місяці тому +1

    Can’t wait to watch this video
    Kawhi or dray? (Defensively)

    • @hassgoated6934
      @hassgoated6934 2 місяці тому

      Idk bro that's a Tuff answer 😅

    • @MyUniqueHandle.
      @MyUniqueHandle. 2 місяці тому +3

      Not even a question kawhi
      Kawhi has more steals than fouls. Draymond isn't even known for stealing the ball.

  • @brandonahmed5859
    @brandonahmed5859 Місяць тому

    Injuries took a toll on who he is defensively these past handful of years (still really good) but kawhi before the injuries is the best wing defender ever & I personally don’t think it’s even that close

  • @shaft9000
    @shaft9000 2 місяці тому

    I've only ever seen two other players get a no-look steal.
    Kawhi is the ONLY dude I've ever seen get 2 no-look steals, _that's twice in the same season,_ and four times for his career.

  • @carsonward4469
    @carsonward4469 2 місяці тому

    I miss the old music you used in videos tbh

  • @howlcittv7434
    @howlcittv7434 2 місяці тому +4

    He should have 3, really 4 DPOYs awards!

  • @MugiOverall
    @MugiOverall 2 місяці тому +1

    Would easily be a top 10 player all-time if he managed to stay healthy

  • @DreBeats_
    @DreBeats_ 2 місяці тому

    now he’s the perfect bench defender

  • @AEC2.0
    @AEC2.0 2 місяці тому

    I think as a non big man I think Dennis Rodman is the greatest defensive player outside of that as a big man I think it is either Kevin Garnett or Bill Russell

  • @MiguelPerfecto
    @MiguelPerfecto 2 місяці тому +1

    No getting around Kawhi if he were able to hand check!

  • @TheJeaneaux
    @TheJeaneaux 17 днів тому

    From about 2014 to 2017, Kawhi Leonard was the best defensive player in the NBA.

  • @crablord7934
    @crablord7934 Місяць тому

    That crossover killer of a claw is so disgusting, you could not dribble in front of this guy chest to chest and expect to keep it.

  • @gabrielzazueta2218
    @gabrielzazueta2218 Місяць тому

    It’s funny how shook LeFraud is when Leonard is guarding him

    • @IDK-0402
      @IDK-0402 Місяць тому

      Even in a Kawhi video, people still hating on Bron 😂😂😂

  • @ajsmith3606
    @ajsmith3606 21 день тому

    Players don’t play like this anymore, it’s three or nothing; defense included. Kawhi is an all around player, he played defense , his mid range is lethal and he can shoot the three.

  • @RowseySmells
    @RowseySmells Місяць тому

    1:20 WHAT IS THAT FORM

  • @kevinkingslayer2450
    @kevinkingslayer2450 2 місяці тому

    I'm an old school fan but Kawhi is my favourite player of all time..... Mj is still the GOAT though😉✌🇹🇹

  • @misterclutchabc
    @misterclutchabc Місяць тому

    The Claw has been the best since Scottie Pippen.

  • @JOHNNYPMUSIC
    @JOHNNYPMUSIC 2 місяці тому +20

    Kawhi or Pippen defensively

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  2 місяці тому +14

      Could go either way. I think Pippen could've been more like Draymond had illegal defense not impeded his ability to play free safety.

    • @HoopEnthusiasts
      @HoopEnthusiasts 2 місяці тому +2

      @@HoopVenueI think kawhi was a better team defender too, but PG could also get in this convo tbh.

    • @Kawhiburnergaming
      @Kawhiburnergaming 2 місяці тому +1

      Kawhi

    • @snupedummy
      @snupedummy 2 місяці тому

      Pippen

    • @RasuiTheFallen
      @RasuiTheFallen 2 місяці тому +5

      both are great, couldn’t go wrong either way. i think kawhi had a easier time with smaller guards but pippen was better in guarding bigger forwards.

  • @junemaxmusic
    @junemaxmusic 12 днів тому

    Can anyone help Wiggins at @4:20?

  • @markndallas
    @markndallas 2 місяці тому

    Isaiah Thomas next…?

  • @nicklauschristofonoXXII
    @nicklauschristofonoXXII 2 місяці тому +1

    Was?!

  • @JohnSmith-uw4jp
    @JohnSmith-uw4jp 2 місяці тому +1

    VapeVenue

    • @frz_-
      @frz_- 2 місяці тому

      😂😂😂😂

  • @Qesonayo
    @Qesonayo 2 місяці тому

    Lucki can do no wrong in my eyes

  • @markndallas
    @markndallas 2 місяці тому

    John Wall

  • @Sharko-v7v
    @Sharko-v7v 2 місяці тому

    Metta wrld peace?

  • @markndallas
    @markndallas 2 місяці тому

    Anthony Davis

  • @xdpower1300
    @xdpower1300 2 місяці тому

    Amennn god blesss you all and Jesus loves you all and follow god road Amennnn

  • @JP-jd8wr
    @JP-jd8wr Місяць тому

    Pippen was better. ANYONE who watched both will tell you. And Kawhi COULDN'T guard Westbrook in those KD/Westbrook years. Like AT ALL. Go back and watch it. Kawhi was too slow footed to guard point guards. Pippen could legitimately guard 1-5 in the 90s. Draymond is a better defender than Kawhi as well for versatility and truthfully 1 of Kawhi's DPotY awards SHOULD HAVE BEEN Draymond's. Same with at least 1 of Rudy Gobert's awards.

  • @davidf2244
    @davidf2244 Місяць тому

    This is a really boring way to talk about greatness. It's much more interesting to give the best arguments against it, and show how they fail.

  • @gogadantes8699
    @gogadantes8699 2 місяці тому +2

    2:55 and look at the kInG immediately and hysterically crying foul. My god his mentality is insufferable.

    • @poly_g6068
      @poly_g6068 2 місяці тому +3

      Why is it insufferable? His pressure to succeed is that great. Be glad it's not yours.

    • @stump4522
      @stump4522 2 місяці тому

      ​@@poly_g6068because he rather waste time aka load management on court by talking/whining at the ref instead getting back into defense.

    • @poly_g6068
      @poly_g6068 2 місяці тому +2

      @@stump4522 You're describing two different things.

  • @armthesharks6904
    @armthesharks6904 2 місяці тому

    1,597th

  • @gobby1706
    @gobby1706 2 місяці тому

    I think Roberson was on his level

  • @skytoofly4138
    @skytoofly4138 2 місяці тому +2

    first

  • @AaliyahFCBarkley
    @AaliyahFCBarkley 2 місяці тому +1

    Khawhi Gets 2 DPOYs Draymond gets 1 yet Pippen had none Total Blasphemy Klaw ain't better than Scottie Pippen on D 💯😁

    • @chibill467
      @chibill467 2 місяці тому +2

      I don't know man, Kawhi been doing it with modern rules wich heavely partial to the offensive end, and he does really clean defense

    • @howlcittv7434
      @howlcittv7434 2 місяці тому +2

      He makes defense look poetic!!

    • @matthewlee4697
      @matthewlee4697 2 місяці тому +1

      Yes he is

    • @stump4522
      @stump4522 2 місяці тому +1

      Kawhi plays an era that favors offense.

  • @AaliyahFCBarkley
    @AaliyahFCBarkley 2 місяці тому

    Pippen averages 2 steals for his career to Klaws 1.7 and Pip has a career Def Rating of 101.4 to Klaws 103.2 😂 Yeah Pip is Easily Better 💯

    • @chibill467
      @chibill467 2 місяці тому +1

      it's harder to achieve those with modern day rules which is heavily favoring the offensive side, his stat could boost with old time rules

    • @alexescutia4805
      @alexescutia4805 2 місяці тому

      Naw

  • @a3per818
    @a3per818 2 місяці тому +1

    As great as Kawhi is, he stole my pookie Draymond's DPOYs twice 😠

    • @kevinira256
      @kevinira256 2 місяці тому

      Not in 2016. 2015 is arguable.

    • @a3per818
      @a3per818 2 місяці тому +1

      @@kevinira256 Draymond was easily better in both years

    • @kevinira256
      @kevinira256 Місяць тому

      @@a3per818 no he wasn’t. Draymond also had better defensive help and kawhi anchored a better defensive team. The only non-big to anchor a top 10 defense of alltime in 2016.

  • @sergywolfy6834
    @sergywolfy6834 2 місяці тому

    1:19 Common Shawn Marion Form W