Ranking Disappointing NBA players

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  • Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
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    Jordan Poole's season has been a rollercoaster of inconsistent performances, leaving fans and analysts alike frustrated with the lack of stability in his game. While flashes of scoring brilliance have occasionally emerged, Poole has struggled to maintain a sustained impact on the court, hindering the Washington Wizards efforts to secure a more dominant position in the standings.
    Ben Simmons' highly anticipated season has turned out to be a disappointment for both him and the Brooklyn Nets. The perennial All-Star's hesitancy to shoot and limited offensive contributions have been glaring issues, raising concerns about his fit within the team's dynamic. Simmons' struggles have added an unexpected layer of complexity to the Sixers' championship aspirations.
    Damian Lillard, known for his clutch performances and leadership, has faced an unexpectedly challenging season with the Milwaukee Bucks. Hindered by injuries and inconsistent team play, Lillard has been unable to propel his squad to the level of success they've achieved in previous seasons. The disappointment surrounding the team's performance has cast a shadow on Lillard's typically stellar reputation.
    Zach Lavine, the dynamic scorer for the Chicago Bulls, has experienced a frustrating season marked by injuries and the team's inability to secure a prominent playoff position. Lavine's offensive firepower has been a beacon of hope for Bulls fans, but the lack of consistent success has left many disappointed, especially considering the talent on the roster.
    Mikal Bridges, known for his defensive prowess, has faced challenges in making a significant impact on the offensive end for the Brooklyn Nets this season. While his defensive contributions remain valuable, the team had hoped for more consistent scoring from Bridges to complement their star-studded lineup, contributing to a sense of disappointment in his overall performance.
    Klay Thompson's return to the Golden State Warriors lineup after a long injury layoff has not unfolded as smoothly as many had hoped. Struggling to regain his pre-injury form, Thompson has faced difficulties finding his shooting rhythm, leaving fans nostalgic for the sharpshooter who played a pivotal role in the Warriors' championship runs.
    Andrew Wiggins, despite occasional flashes of brilliance, has had a season marked by inconsistency for the Golden State Warriors. Fans had hoped for Wiggins to step up and provide reliable scoring alongside the team's stars, but his uneven performances have left many disappointed in the forward's ability to fulfill that role consistently.
    Scoot Henderson, the promising rookie, has faced the steep learning curve expected of first-year players in the NBA. Adjusting to the league's intensity and pace, Henderson has encountered challenges in making an immediate impact, contributing to a somewhat disappointing start to his professional career. However, there remains optimism for his future development and contribution to his team's success. Portland Trailblazers
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  • @csoors4783
    @csoors4783 3 місяці тому +12

    Saying scoot has NO highlights just shows u aren’t tuned into to him enough to include him in this list

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому +1

      this is absolutely true.

  • @connorfriedman1984
    @connorfriedman1984 3 місяці тому +4

    Great video. As a bulls fan, I think you could basically make a top ten list that is just our roster. It’s brutal out here

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому +2

      You'll make the play-in and we'll see what happens. I wouldn't count them out of the 8th seed. also thanks!

  • @metal--babble346
    @metal--babble346 18 днів тому +1

    Scoot is a garbage time stat padder. Fits right in with the terrible Blazers. The players in Portland are so happy with big contracts, some of them don't play any defense, and some of them fake injuries just to skip games.

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  18 днів тому +1

      they need a leader for sure.

    • @metal--babble346
      @metal--babble346 16 днів тому

      the GM in Portland thinks it's cool to lose for draft picks. They tell us it's an OKC rebuild in 2 years. In actuality, Blazer basketball looks more like a really bad version of the Wizards team with Beal, Porzingus, Kuzma. A retool that needs to get get completely overhauled... Front Office included

  • @JC-tu6hc
    @JC-tu6hc 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video, comrade.

  • @cartiezvaks
    @cartiezvaks 3 місяці тому +6

    Said he brought dominance 😂

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому +1

      My mother always told me "Don't toot your own horn"

  • @SimpIguess
    @SimpIguess 3 місяці тому +2

    Poor Zach, he has one bad season playing through a injury that needed surgery and now his discourse is he needs to come off the bench lmao… I do believe a player like him would fit on the pistons tho lol

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      do you believe in advanced stats?

    • @SimpIguess
      @SimpIguess 3 місяці тому

      @@whatshorts I personally do not

  • @MavsHag
    @MavsHag 3 місяці тому +3

    I totally got what you mean about generational wealth if all things were equal....but as you noted they aren't so yeah, get your bag, Beal.

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому +1

      yeah, it gets complicated when you think of it under the lens of rectifying the past.

  • @lizard_man6947
    @lizard_man6947 3 місяці тому +2

    You didn’t tell me you had this channel🙀

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      It's a secret channel 🤫

  • @FranzFerdinand76
    @FranzFerdinand76 3 місяці тому +1

    Ayton wasn't told he was going to have a larger role on offense. He was told don't expect to get a bunch of touches because the Blazers were going to be running their offense through their guards. After the first month or so with Portland his numbers have been good when he's healthy. Not to defend Ayton too much because I think he's going to end up being a decent player, but I don't see him coming close to living up to his potential.

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      I think he's one of the best centers in the league, but he should be making all-nba third teams by now.

  • @Lee-tj8km
    @Lee-tj8km 3 місяці тому +1

    scoot is nice but people had unrealistic expectations for him in his first year. Point guard has the highest learning curve so its unfair to judge him when one season hasn't passed

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      very true. I think he's going to be good next year.

  • @samuelecasale6802
    @samuelecasale6802 3 місяці тому +2

    Idk how i found your channel but i love the way you analyze and talk about everything and everyone

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      thanks man! glad the algo gods brought us together!

  • @ayron4428
    @ayron4428 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video as always bro

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      Thanks man! Glad you dig the videos!

  • @pgoughms
    @pgoughms 3 місяці тому +2

    Bro looks like serial killer

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      I get that a lot, but not as much as I get George Kittle.

  • @user-kf8xv4qe4c
    @user-kf8xv4qe4c 3 місяці тому +1

    Great vid except for the scoot part you made a couple mistakes 1. “Doesn’t assist” bro is leading all rookies in assists so idk how you come to that conclusion 2. He was the 3rd pick not 2nd 3. Small thing but you said Aaron Nesmith is a rookie but it’s his 4th season in the league. Aside from those things great vid!!!

    • @ClaytonRitter94
      @ClaytonRitter94 3 місяці тому

      Haha tons of mistakes in the part about mikal to, 5 point drop not 6, nets didn’t win a game off the sixers in the playoffs, “kinda good” last year and they were 12-15 after the kd trade. Lots of rough spots

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      I guess, I saw 4.7 and it didn't seem like a lot. my bad on the Nesmith thing don't even remember him in Boston.

  • @dextermills8168
    @dextermills8168 3 місяці тому +1

    I fw your overall analysis of players . Great content . Have these types of discussions every day with my cousins lol
    This is 💯

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks man! Glad you dug the video. say hi to your cousin for me.

  • @JoyEmporium69
    @JoyEmporium69 3 місяці тому +1

    If Jordan Poole gets traded to the Pelicans it’s over

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      haha why would they do that?

    • @JoyEmporium69
      @JoyEmporium69 3 місяці тому

      @@whatshorts so he can go out to dinner with Zion and become a succulent bbw

  • @nols9886
    @nols9886 3 місяці тому +3

    Nets were swept by the sixers btw

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      my bad. for some reason I thought they got a game.

  • @jeremiahcribbs9986
    @jeremiahcribbs9986 3 місяці тому +1

    W presentation

  • @bookaufman9643
    @bookaufman9643 3 місяці тому +3

    Dame has a worst field goal and 3-point percentage than Klay Thompson. Yikes. Dude is shooting 35% from 3!!😢

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      It's interesting how 35 percent is bad on high volume now.

    • @bookaufman9643
      @bookaufman9643 3 місяці тому

      @@whatshorts the percentages will only get higher and higher as the years go on. Look at what Grayson is doing with a pretty good volume. I'm not sure what it is but he was at 47%. Somebody will finish a season at 50% with a high volume in the next couple years. Practice makes perfect and kids are shooting a lot of threes now.

  • @MrDilly4545
    @MrDilly4545 3 місяці тому

    Not even a Blazers fan but if you can't see that Scoot has some major potential you either ain't watching games or ain't seeing the game right

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      You're right. I don't watch a lot of Blazers games. Does he look good?

    • @griff9077
      @griff9077 3 місяці тому

      He's improved his playmaking and 3 pointers recently. But he has terrible games like blazers vs nuggets which was 5 games ago for himself.

  • @bookaufman9643
    @bookaufman9643 3 місяці тому +1

    Except Kyle korver doesn't have a job. Well he has a job as an assistant general manager with the Atlanta Hawks but he doesn't have an NBA shooter's job anymore. Maybe 42 is too old???😅

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      He has a bit of tragic story as to why he wasn't playing the year he retired, but 42 might be a little old. haha

  • @Tarquin2718
    @Tarquin2718 Місяць тому +1

    What is that hair in your neck. Don't want to be rude, but it is 2024 🙂 You have a good head man, go to hip barber? and get a hip hairdo.

  • @woodyharrelson2624
    @woodyharrelson2624 3 місяці тому +1

    Andrew Wiggins got a tiny head

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      I got a big head. can you tell?

  • @israeldavila5073
    @israeldavila5073 3 місяці тому

    Hows mikal disappointing plays right away does what is asked not every players gonna be a star!!!

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      I have really high expectations of him. I was expecting him to be an all-star and the nets to be in the play-in. I like him.

  • @orenspiegel2162
    @orenspiegel2162 3 місяці тому

    @What Shorts ahhh no the Nets got swept by the Sixers in the playoffs. Didnt win a single game, Check facts before you spread misinformation. You claim Nets won a game against the Sixers, at the beginning of your video. So right out the gates, youre establishing yourself as someone who doesnt double check his analysis. Your listeners drop the moment they realize this

    • @whatshorts
      @whatshorts  3 місяці тому

      I hope people don't leave.

    • @orenspiegel2162
      @orenspiegel2162 3 місяці тому

      I’m impressed with how well you took the feedback, and must give you props for not turning into a defensive troll. I’ll subscribe out of the respect