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  • @emmanuelmoses7249
    @emmanuelmoses7249 2 роки тому +901

    Isaiah Thomas looks like he's still in his 30s, I love it 😂💯

    • @LeChina
      @LeChina 2 роки тому +19

      He likes men too

    • @CrownMe13
      @CrownMe13 2 роки тому +17

      It’s Isiah btw

    • @Dengchiii
      @Dengchiii 2 роки тому +3

      *Isiah

    • @btwentwo
      @btwentwo 2 роки тому +23

      His teeth fascinate me. That’s some high-gleam toothpaste!

    • @mattpassos5689
      @mattpassos5689 2 роки тому +64

      @@LeChina y’all weirdos always bringing up the most useless information. True or not nobody asked and guess what nobody cares but you

  • @RicTone
    @RicTone 2 роки тому +1572

    I love hearing hall of famers talk basketball instead of nobodies.

    • @fargodavilleitnotd6729
      @fargodavilleitnotd6729 2 роки тому +70

      makes a hella of a difference doesnt it...

    • @fputulin1
      @fputulin1 2 роки тому +102

      100% agree. Their opinion holds more weight to me than any of those hot take radicals who never played in the NBA on ESPN

    • @fargodavilleitnotd6729
      @fargodavilleitnotd6729 2 роки тому +36

      @@fputulin1 skip springs to mind

    • @airuzair2424
      @airuzair2424 2 роки тому +94

      I hate Stephen A Smiths takes

    • @fargodavilleitnotd6729
      @fargodavilleitnotd6729 2 роки тому +8

      @@airuzair2424 gives me earache bro

  • @brendanking4079
    @brendanking4079 2 роки тому +417

    Love it how Isiah kept using Shaq’s history as examples to counter Shaq arguing back 😂

    • @MastermindRell
      @MastermindRell 2 роки тому +27

      Top tier strategy

    • @jermainejackson9024
      @jermainejackson9024 2 роки тому +5

      I loved it!

    • @leebutz4727
      @leebutz4727 2 роки тому +4

      😂

    • @andrzejgawowski2149
      @andrzejgawowski2149 2 роки тому +4

      Isaiah was always a brainy guy. Don't like his church tone usually, but in this particular one he got relaxed and obviously forgot all about it. It was probably most 80's Isaiah in talk you'll bump into nowadays.

    • @leeedwards8323
      @leeedwards8323 2 роки тому +1

      If that was Chuck, he would have ate him up and showed him his rings.

  • @noneofyourdamnbusiness9012
    @noneofyourdamnbusiness9012 2 роки тому +42

    4:55
    If a FORMER BAY BOY PISTON player says "you was fouled hard," there is no question about it.

  • @KatieLee0823
    @KatieLee0823 2 роки тому +307

    I like this Podcast it’s pretty dope. When Shaq said “you got to see if there’s some TRUTH in the criticism” I felt that.

    • @kudabeen
      @kudabeen 2 роки тому +7

      I think that is why Ben is hurt and disrupted because it is truth in the critique, but the hate...death threats from a fanbase and a team/media seeming to egg them on...that is tough to want to continue playing through and for...but Bill Russell played for those demons in Boston even after they broke into his home and violated his bed...Got to rise above the hate. Hoping he can. To talented to give up, but if he is too sensitive to the hate where it makes him hate himself I wouldn't blame him from walking away from all together

    • @TavaraTheLaughingLion
      @TavaraTheLaughingLion 2 роки тому +3

      @@kudabeen No it's cause his TEAMMATES and COACH threw him under the bus, yeah the fans' behavior added to the fuel but it's the teammates and coach that affected him. Like Isiah explained he did his job throughout the season, when he had a bad run they turned on him with the quickness and I bet they didn't say that sh** in the lockerroom; that's snake behavior. That's snake behavior.

    • @lucasloucetios164
      @lucasloucetios164 2 роки тому +4

      @@TavaraTheLaughingLion ben through himself under the bus passing up open shots, not being aggressive.

    • @TavaraTheLaughingLion
      @TavaraTheLaughingLion 2 роки тому +1

      @@lucasloucetios164 do u recall how Green and Harris were playing?

    • @kudabeen
      @kudabeen 2 роки тому +2

      @@TavaraTheLaughingLion must be the internet in you that leads with "No" while agreeing LoL...no doubt. Embiid is a big snake...this season (due to his injury most likely over humility) Embiid is a better less selfish teammate. I can recall him screaming on younger teammates on the court for their mistakes and only paying lipservice to his own...Ben had that crazy close to the first season as the focal point ans won the Sixers 1st playoff game as the best player in that Process Sixer growth and Embiid started his campaign to compete as the guy...he would go to the media and talk about Ben not shooting and it being tough on him...meanwhile with Ben not being there he still floats on the perimeter

  • @AD28197
    @AD28197 2 роки тому +857

    Could listen to Zeke talk ball all day.

    • @369pendulum
      @369pendulum 2 роки тому +17

      You ain't got a job bro?

    • @AD28197
      @AD28197 2 роки тому +69

      @@369pendulum what does my comment have to do with whether I have a job or not. Please elaborate "bro"

    • @randallanno2327
      @randallanno2327 2 роки тому +9

      Zeke? Is that Isiah's nickname?

    • @AD28197
      @AD28197 2 роки тому +19

      @@randallanno2327 yup

    • @dagobahman6737
      @dagobahman6737 2 роки тому +7

      @@randallanno2327 baby faced assassin Isaiah Lord Thomas III aka Zeke

  • @mrlilweezyana123
    @mrlilweezyana123 2 роки тому +271

    I hope people don’t dislike Zeke because of the mj beef. Every time I hear him speak (even around other Hall of famers) he get the upmost respect and he always dropping knowledge

    • @ZachAAlam
      @ZachAAlam 2 роки тому +28

      Even MJ says Isiah is the second best PG in history

    • @RafsanS15
      @RafsanS15 2 роки тому +1

      Ruined CBA, never surpass 1st round at Indiana after replaced Larry Bird, and his disasterclass at Knicks

    • @shanebryant9805
      @shanebryant9805 2 роки тому +14

      I like Zeke and Jordan. Again Zeke is arguable the 2nd greatest pg of all time even Jordan agrees. Zeke basketball iq is off the charts; is up their with Larry, Magic, Mj and LBJ. People really shouldn’t be trying to add fire to the Zeke and Mj beef. Listen whatever beef they got going on is their beef. At the end of the day all you can try to do is understand it and learn from it. Peace

    • @JamesEarlBonez
      @JamesEarlBonez 2 роки тому +14

      And he had to go through the 3 greatest teams of all times to get his 2 chips Magic Lakers Bird Celtics Jordan Bulls Moses Malone 76rs

    • @keithclayton5255
      @keithclayton5255 2 роки тому +2

      @@RafsanS15 And a horrible GM!

  • @vivalageegee
    @vivalageegee 2 роки тому +43

    “I ain’t say I wear them” is the low key shadiest thing I’ve ever heard 😂😂😂😂

    • @omotayosatuyi252
      @omotayosatuyi252 2 роки тому +1

      It was like a passive aggressive example starts at passive saying he bought them because he supports black business then aggressive with the quote you just said 🤣🤣

  • @Titanius67
    @Titanius67 2 роки тому +6

    So nice hearing two gentleman talking calmly, making their point without yelling at each other.

  • @philenchymsejour8018
    @philenchymsejour8018 2 роки тому +32

    11:35 Get those Shaqs for $29, this is why I love Shaq man 🤣. Not too big to joke about himself

  • @edgarrosas8456
    @edgarrosas8456 2 роки тому +68

    Beginning to end this whole segment was amazing

  • @kenjeshadugui
    @kenjeshadugui 2 роки тому +146

    Always loved Zeke...love him 100 times more now after what he said at the end of this podcast....
    Jordan & Pippen may despise you but I got mad love for you Zeke!

    • @Deadhammer218
      @Deadhammer218 2 роки тому +3

      You mean buying stuff according to owner's race? I like most of what he said in the inteview, but that's bull. Either the product is good or not; judge people by the merit of their character, not because their skin color matches yours....

    • @megavolt67
      @megavolt67 2 роки тому +2

      ​@@Deadhammer218 MLK's words come from the notion that some day we'll live in a more ideal society where people get a fair shake from the start regardless of their race. In the reality we still live in however, white businesses generally get more financial backing than non-white ones. Isiah wants to help black businesses to level the playing field a bit. I don't begrudge him that.

    • @youvetube
      @youvetube 2 роки тому +1

      Not that deep on the race thing … it so rare that a black person has the financial backing to start a business… he’s just trying to support or help in a small way… notice that both those brands failed( Ball & Marberry ) like you said lack of quality … but he did try to support in small way… he not going stop purchasing other products because they are not black own

    • @Deadhammer218
      @Deadhammer218 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@megavolt67People create reality with their actions. "Level playing field"? You believe in treating people differently according to their race?
      You really think that a white businessman is going to turn down funding a great product because the owner isn't white? People who have money to properly finance such endevours are counting on getting their money back, and only color they see is green.
      Can you present some evidence that "white businesses" recieve more financial backing?
      PS. I live in Poland, country that's 99% homogeneous, so I don't have any bias regarding the US.

  • @stanleygreen9073
    @stanleygreen9073 2 роки тому +24

    The legends need to start having their own podcasts.

  • @SupermanHopkins
    @SupermanHopkins 2 роки тому +320

    Notice how Shaq is letting IT talk uninterrupted? That's because Isiah Thomas is a HOF point guard who knows what point guards need to do in order to be successful.
    Ben Simmons would be smart to listen.

    • @AcerbicOrder
      @AcerbicOrder 2 роки тому +12

      Isiah is one of the last people anyone should be asking front office opinions on HOF or not. When it comes to playing/coaching sure but Front Office decisions no. His resume speaks to both.

    • @bmefilms6879
      @bmefilms6879 2 роки тому +18

      @@AcerbicOrder stop being a hater...and read. he clearly said HOF point guard and what point guards should do!!

    • @tmmitchell9541
      @tmmitchell9541 2 роки тому +4

      Yes... Isiah know bad moments " bad pass Bird intercepted, we lost the game" How the organization and players came around him and city of Detroit.

    • @warofmankind
      @warofmankind 2 роки тому +2

      @@AcerbicOrder exactly he's a horrible GM brother ain't got a clue

    • @SD4philly
      @SD4philly 2 роки тому

      yes sir

  • @gulledfarah3898
    @gulledfarah3898 2 роки тому +135

    Amazing takes. Especially Zeke’s comment about Magic practicing free throws. I hope this vid comes across Ben’s fyp.

    • @KimmyR3
      @KimmyR3 2 роки тому +3

      i checked the stats, Magic was never bad at FT.. he was a 76% -91% FT shooter

    • @RandomPlaceHolderName
      @RandomPlaceHolderName 2 роки тому +1

      @@KimmyR3 Magic also shot .875 in the 1980 Finals as a rookie including 14 for 14 in that legendary 42pts game with Kareem out.

    • @honestcomment862
      @honestcomment862 2 роки тому +2

      @@KimmyR3 Not bad but 76 % for an elite point guard is poor in addition to him not being a great shooter from the floor. To improve 15 % from the floor is an incredible increase. I doubt many players have ever improved that much.

    • @KimmyR3
      @KimmyR3 2 роки тому +1

      @@honestcomment862 yes, but that was on his 2nd and 3rd yr. im also not trying to argue.. zeke's story just got me intrigued so i checked because i can't imagine magic to be struggling with free throws.

    • @AnimeGirl8792
      @AnimeGirl8792 2 роки тому

      Idk how Ben is. I doubt he check video about himself.

  • @steezymtb5876
    @steezymtb5876 2 роки тому +5

    This really makes you appreciate the internet and this era. The amount of knowledge and experience these guys have, without social media we could never get our hands on these stories.

  • @Kirchoff7
    @Kirchoff7 2 роки тому +160

    Really appreciate Zeke’s perspective, he didn’t take the typical throw Ben under the bus, there were multiple parties at fault in this situation, I feel like the organization could have handled this better. Not to excuse Bens behaviour, but the organization should have shielded him, not expose him

    • @JBK353
      @JBK353 2 роки тому +10

      To add I felt like Joel Embiid should have never said a word about Ben Simmons. None of his business and that’s your teammate. You’re suppose to have your teammates back.

    • @JCPRuckus
      @JCPRuckus 2 роки тому +11

      They "shielded" him for 4 years. Embiid has a right to be mad when the second best player on the team refuses to address the one glaring flaw in his game for 4 years. And Doc defended his refusal to shoot and poor foul shooting to the point of losing credibility all season long. You can't honestly expect people to baby this man forever, while he releases video of himself working on his shot every off-season, but refuses to shoot in actual games.

    • @lumpyrex007
      @lumpyrex007 2 роки тому

      @@JCPRuckus
      fax

    • @richardanthony7855
      @richardanthony7855 2 роки тому +1

      @@JCPRuckus also, the whole team flew to la to try to get the guy to come back..... he refused to talk to them.

    • @mikediao15
      @mikediao15 2 роки тому +1

      The Organisation that Daryl Morrey ever been part of always use players as scapegoat. that's how things were in Houston. instead of Organisation absorbing the criticism, they always find player to use.

  • @tjali563
    @tjali563 2 роки тому +46

    I'm so glad Zeke gave Lavar his flowers. I still have by BBB sweatshirt from 2017. If I had the money, I would've got the shoes too. Lavar is a legend in the game. Nothing but respect for that man.

  • @upper510
    @upper510 2 роки тому +22

    Isiah is the king of storytelling. Love it when the OGs tell what really happened during their time in the NBA.

  • @MoralesCorner
    @MoralesCorner 2 роки тому +58

    Those are two great examples in Magic and Lonzo, you can see he has kept developing his game and that shooting form is looking great. He's going to be a huge factor for the bulls

    • @Dinrad360
      @Dinrad360 2 роки тому +1

      Already is.

    • @DM-lj2mn
      @DM-lj2mn 2 роки тому +1

      He’s definitely making an all defensive this year if he keeps it up

    • @basedgod1281
      @basedgod1281 2 роки тому +2

      I knew Magic was right about Lonzo Ball, he's a very talented all-around player.....

    • @kudabeen
      @kudabeen 2 роки тому

      #2 picks get to not be allstars and just play a role huh? After the hype, but a guy a year older should have it all figured out even having accomplished a lot more?

  • @plefevre
    @plefevre 2 роки тому +22

    Shaq worked on his free throws. He knew it was a weakness. He never became good at it but he worked on it to help his team win.

  • @elexanderrodriguez1743
    @elexanderrodriguez1743 2 роки тому +4

    Lots of respect ✊ with this two legands they played for the love of the game.

  • @TheMediocreGatsby
    @TheMediocreGatsby 2 роки тому +187

    Isaiah Thomas put the entire situation in the proper perspective.

    • @MacMM
      @MacMM 2 роки тому +4

      No he didn't

    • @toshibaren
      @toshibaren 2 роки тому +2

      @@MacMM at all. Nothing he saying is true. He is making up his own facts.

    • @Howdidhenotseeme
      @Howdidhenotseeme 2 роки тому +2

      Love Zeke but he dead wrong

    • @sebastianeckhart6991
      @sebastianeckhart6991 2 роки тому +5

      I don't agree with his take. Ben has been critizised for YEARS for not working on his game and sixers had his back. And I don't think you can be a great point guard in modern NBA if you can't make jump shots.

    • @HumanOptimization
      @HumanOptimization 2 роки тому +1

      dude was WAY wrong. Just trynna sound politically correct for a young brother.

  • @boydcrowder9841
    @boydcrowder9841 2 роки тому +26

    Wow, what a great interview demonstrating how these two players have evolved in their careers. Shaq is a commentator. Isiah is a management leader. Its just a completely different understanding. Fascinating.

  • @FROdaRIPPA
    @FROdaRIPPA 2 роки тому +8

    Isiah Thomas’ perspective is very insightful

  • @kentond19
    @kentond19 2 роки тому +200

    I love the reference Shaq made about Lonzo in comparison to Ben. That was the perfect analogy. Ben Simmons should be ashamed of himself at this point. He isn't incapable of improving he's simply unwilling to try from what we've seen so far.

    • @Mattjonesll
      @Mattjonesll 2 роки тому +13

      Maybe he is ashamed of himself.. maybe it really is all mental. Regardless of if it’s good or not he can shoot. His problem is he’s scared. the same reason he was scared to dunk / lay up in the play offs.
      Fair enough if he’s lazy but he can clearly can shoot just not mentally.. hes the opposite to giannis. not everyone is built for the bright lights.
      And the 76ers knew very well he couldn’t shoot when they gave him his huge contract.

    • @BlueHundred1
      @BlueHundred1 2 роки тому +8

      Also, Ben is afraid of FTs. Look at Giannis. He's one of the best in the league and won a title. He was missing tons of FTs but he never stopped. He wasn't scared of missing. He just wanted to win

    • @Mattjonesll
      @Mattjonesll 2 роки тому +10

      @@BlueHundred1 exactly what I mean.. it’s mentally.. giannis will miss 5 3’s in a row & still shoot a 6th.. even if he’s being booed or laughed at. Same with FT’s.
      If Ben got it together mentally be whole different story.. just like Isiah said start with FT’s. even if you go 2-10 make them foul you or you go through them with Authority and dunk!
      At the minute he’s stuck between being to sacred and not being all in.

    • @DigigodGamer
      @DigigodGamer 2 роки тому

      thats the problem Ben thinks hes a superstar whos arrived Lonzo know he had work to do.

    • @Mattjonesll
      @Mattjonesll 2 роки тому +2

      @@DigigodGamer he is a superstar though.. if from his debut he he still didn’t have a faraway or a jump shot or a 3. But had the right mentality like.. “Im that guy” the exact mindset of giannis.. mixed with his defence?!
      You talking arguably HOF type player.
      Just look at Kobe & jordan.. it’s the mindset that separates the good to the great.. the all star to the HOF.

  • @mikeg6606
    @mikeg6606 2 роки тому +47

    Zeke is right, they dogged him when he was down. Especially Embiid, and after he himself had been unfit and injured the previous few years costing the team any chance. Zeke also right Simmons need to put in real work. Good analysis.

    • @JCPRuckus
      @JCPRuckus 2 роки тому +8

      4 years, no offensive development. You can't hold your tongue forever when the second best player on your team won't work on the one glaring flaw in his game.

    • @sangun123
      @sangun123 2 роки тому +3

      @@JCPRuckus to be fair what most people are saying it’s on management for letting him stay at the same level while treating him as a perennial all star

    • @WidgetWagyu47292
      @WidgetWagyu47292 2 роки тому +2

      @@sangun123 it’s on both ends they definitely coddled him a bit too much but it’s also on him like cmon you play basketball! How do you not know how to shoot man.

  • @eaglelion9235
    @eaglelion9235 2 роки тому +53

    This was a super dope segment! Isiah is one smooth cat and one classy legend. And Shaq, how can you not like Shaq? Not possible.

  • @fmac0417
    @fmac0417 2 роки тому +53

    This is some of the best NBA analysis I've heard in a long time. ESPN/FS1 is baby brain. This is great.

  • @eliasgomez5230
    @eliasgomez5230 2 роки тому +11

    I love hearing Isiah Thomas talk basketball. He always brings a very insightful perspective on topics. One of my favorite players and people for sure. And he makes a great point with the Ben Simmons situation. But I believe Ben should also be real with himself and try to improve on his game.

    • @Truthorfib
      @Truthorfib 2 роки тому +1

      He needs a dude like Isaiah Thomas to guide him especially with the history and experience that legend has. He made a lot of good points in this show. The dude won a championship during Bird, Magic, Olajuwan, and Jordan's era for crying out loud 😂

  • @jimvo
    @jimvo 2 роки тому +36

    Shaq is 100% on point about Lonzo Ball working on his jumper. The dude has improved and if you can't see that you're blind.

    • @analcommando1124
      @analcommando1124 2 роки тому +1

      and yet he's only 4th banana on that Bulls team. He's basically a role player.

    • @rd7651
      @rd7651 2 роки тому

      Lonzo got that mental toughness from his dad. Ben gots none

    • @mercy1764
      @mercy1764 2 роки тому

      Shaq a 🤡
      You just enjoying the circus 🎪 show

    • @kudabeen
      @kudabeen 2 роки тому

      @@rd7651 what proves Lonzo is mentally tough? Shooting better as a role player in the regular season?...Ben is allstar all NBA all defense in regular season...avg a triple double in 1st round of Playoffs...but that's not mentally tough...yet Lonzo has done none of that...often injured, but he is tougher???

  • @BlueCollar1212
    @BlueCollar1212 2 роки тому +46

    I just love how incredibly kind Isaiah is.

    • @briananthony9955
      @briananthony9955 2 роки тому +16

      Don't let that smile fool you, my guy was a Stone Cold assassin back in the day 🔥

    • @dmaster6398
      @dmaster6398 2 роки тому +2

      @@briananthony9955 reminds me of mike tyson savage at what they did but time humbles people

    • @user-lf7nf3kl7t
      @user-lf7nf3kl7t 2 роки тому +3

      He has aged into a very classy guy. He was not a nice guy back in the day tho.

    • @QuestionEverything562
      @QuestionEverything562 2 роки тому +2

      Isiah was a pest in the 80s.

  • @TruthBTold-
    @TruthBTold- 2 роки тому +21

    Isaiah Thomas is ALWAYS dropping some type of knowledge....He is so precise in his analyses and had an amazing career to back up his talk...

  • @robertcammon5969
    @robertcammon5969 2 роки тому +174

    I think it hurt when Jimmy Butler went to the finals a year after Ben Simmons complained. Giannis won by mental toughness. Lonzo Ball worked on his shot. I think people don't respect a dude who has been coddled his entire career not working on his game. Doc Rivers sat on the sword the whole season and throughout the playoffs. He put the ball in his hands. How did Ben reward him?
    He played scared in big moments when you had players like Trae Young playing twice Ben Simmons size. 76ers as management and leadership grouped failed Ben Simmons by coddling him his whole career and rewarding him with a huge contract. Ben Simmons has never been accountable to playing up to what we see other All Stars level. He plays just below All star level but expects All Star treatment.

    • @grandmaster3211
      @grandmaster3211 2 роки тому +16

      All of these points you made, but didn't look at the numbers or actually games played.
      Butler went to a squad people said were a dark horse to win it.
      Giannas was the first option on his team and he was allowed to do whatever he wants.( simmons came in rookie of the year, 76ers winning with him, all star next.).
      Lonzo isn't even nominated an all nba defensive team or an all star. Your comparing a role player who hasn't had a winning season to someone who's been winning since a rookie collecting accolades... Bruh
      Trae young shot 38% for the whole series. How the heck is trae playing double his size while getting clamped by someone bigger. The 76ers were up by 25 gm7 before Ben simmons subbed out.
      Doc rivers big moments ? He's known for blowing big moments. With that sentence cp3 and pg13 are bums.
      Last, what do you want from Ben simmons he's the third highest paid player on his team , isn't the first option but fans keep wanting him to play like one.

    • @MG-ol8hs
      @MG-ol8hs 2 роки тому +8

      @@grandmaster3211 lets play a game, it's called how far do i have to look in order to find an excuse for ben

    • @supwititproductionz3738
      @supwititproductionz3738 2 роки тому +2

      @@grandmaster3211 lonzo is a way more complete player at this point because of his perimeter threat. If Simmons had just made his shooting league average he would dominate bc he's also a threat in the paint

    • @robertcammon5969
      @robertcammon5969 2 роки тому +7

      @@grandmaster3211 Ben Simmons can't be the No 1 option because he is scared to handle the ball late in games.
      That is why they put the ball in Jimmy's hands in the playoffs. I think it is funny when there are expectations to play like an All Star in the playoffs. Has Ben ever lifted any of his teams, what did he do in College????

    • @grandmaster3211
      @grandmaster3211 2 роки тому +10

      @@robertcammon5969 Let's not do what ifs. Ben hasn't been the number one option because he never came into a situation as the number one option.
      First year rookie of the year next year fourth option with Jimmy butler Joel embid and Tobias Harris. That's like as if Kobe showing promise then next year he has scottie pippen, shaq, and Eddie Jones on his team as first options Oh wait... that actually did happen except for the pippen part.
      Don't make up fake scenarios. He had 12 assist gm7. He's not afraid of the ball. College he got hurt dude, and still the first pick for a reason. You can't teach 6'11 with speed and court vision hoping he becomes a decent jason kidd shooter one day.

  • @rd94610
    @rd94610 2 роки тому +14

    Say what you want about Zeke. That man went out and bought a LEAGUE. He also supports his comrades by supporting their businesses...RESPECT!

  • @TheNamesDitto
    @TheNamesDitto 2 роки тому +37

    awesome pod! love hearing Zeke's input

  • @MisticStyles
    @MisticStyles 2 роки тому +38

    Zeke the most underrated professional basketball player in history. Defeated Prime Jordan, Magic, Bird.
    Shaq knows the deal.

    • @polskaman20001
      @polskaman20001 2 роки тому +8

      He is loved here in Detroit and he is why we have our titles even 04 championship he influenced joe D to build that team as well. The best.

    • @libatako
      @libatako 2 роки тому +3

      The same could be said old Larry beating on prime pistons squad

  • @jwrsob
    @jwrsob 2 роки тому +3

    Isiah is articulate, intelligent, and arguably the best point guard of all time...this interview really helps highlight his wisdom and supportiveness!

    • @rucianapollard7098
      @rucianapollard7098 Рік тому +1

      One of the best of all time, gotta add Jordan and Magic to that conversation

    • @CCEkeke
      @CCEkeke 10 місяців тому +1

      @@rucianapollard7098 Jordan was a shooting guard. But yes about Magic.

    • @123slasher.16
      @123slasher.16 8 місяців тому

      That's why he has a graduate degree in education.

  • @arifasyraf3535
    @arifasyraf3535 2 роки тому +2

    This is such a good take and advice from zeke. I hope Ben see this video and take his advice into heart.

  • @AFO_AnalyRics
    @AFO_AnalyRics 2 роки тому +1

    Find you a friend who sorts out and simplifies your murky situations the way Zeke just did here. Respect.

  • @tytipton6346
    @tytipton6346 2 роки тому +13

    Love Detroit Pistons. Love Shaq.

  • @duffman1876
    @duffman1876 2 роки тому +8

    Eyy good to see Uncle Zeke on here,love hearing his thoughts on things😎🍻🍺

  • @keithragin6573
    @keithragin6573 2 роки тому +2

    I totally agree with Isaiah’s logical-reasons and diagnosis. Sometimes a players potential for achieving their fully potential for greatness is hindered by the team . This is his best opportunity to really prove his point through his actions

  • @mitchellnovoson4237
    @mitchellnovoson4237 2 роки тому +1

    Need more episodes asap. Big fella work ethic is out of this world!

  • @amitesh24
    @amitesh24 2 роки тому +76

    Isiah is truly one of the best point guards in the history of the NBA but the man was trash as an Executive of the Knicks

    • @charizard963
      @charizard963 2 роки тому +3

      Facts

    • @nothumbs12gaming79
      @nothumbs12gaming79 2 роки тому

      Exavtly,, lol

    • @mattpassos5689
      @mattpassos5689 2 роки тому +2

      Can’t blame him specifically the knicks been trash cuz of a lot of other factors till lately

    • @TheKiid810
      @TheKiid810 2 роки тому +4

      He had a eye for talent tho

    • @alexanderadonyae7937
      @alexanderadonyae7937 2 роки тому

      The knicks was already trash after the year "2000" first round exit in "2004" lol and didn't make the playoffs till 2011

  • @Brainhoneywalker
    @Brainhoneywalker 2 роки тому +27

    Loved this discussion. I understand the “Ben Simmons Situation” soooo much better. Thank you!! It was so interesting and comprehensive. It also had a beautiful flow.

    • @rlm78iii
      @rlm78iii 2 роки тому +1

      Hearing the perspective of credible people make all the difference. I hadn't considered this angle cause of how the media was portraying this.

  • @mrg7407
    @mrg7407 Рік тому +4

    I Love Isiah Thomas. He is getting better and better with age. God Bless Him.

  • @dandylawe8875
    @dandylawe8875 2 роки тому +2

    Outside of the Jordan Beef Zeke is a really great guy and was a great player, he definitely loves the game and likes to share what he can to help new and current players

    • @rucianapollard7098
      @rucianapollard7098 Рік тому

      Jordan was/is a real a hole!! He has very few friends in the NBA, even guys he used to be friends with back in the day, like Charles Barkley

  • @JayTheAdviceGuy
    @JayTheAdviceGuy 2 роки тому +8

    This was a GREAT clip. I didn't want it to be over lol Love Shaq & Zeke sittin' down chopping it up.

  • @simonssol3526
    @simonssol3526 2 роки тому +33

    Thomas coming across as an absolute gentleman here

  • @cbrown940
    @cbrown940 2 роки тому

    GREAT conversation!

  • @shlmel
    @shlmel 2 роки тому +10

    👏👏👏 The quality of this show was perfect. It wasn't a gossip show or a finger pointing show or a "wordy" narrative show full of giggling. It was a show about resolution via support. This is a good cast. #Isaiah_Thomas has always looked for the glass half full, and he has always worked on/with young Players & Prospects from there. 🏀

  • @charlesjackson6485
    @charlesjackson6485 2 роки тому +4

    Man, I love Isaiah... He stay 'Hood.. he stay Chicago salute gratitude bless up

  • @sleepyguy6201
    @sleepyguy6201 2 роки тому +37

    The same man who gave Jerome James a 5 year 60 million dollar contract btw

    • @ShutThePuck
      @ShutThePuck 2 роки тому

      $30m but it was still ridiculous at the time

    • @sleepyguy6201
      @sleepyguy6201 2 роки тому +2

      @@ShutThePuck fr fr but I confused his contract with Eddy Curry's since they got signed nearly the same time

    • @ShutThePuck
      @ShutThePuck 2 роки тому +2

      ​@@sleepyguy6201 I hear u, he inked so many bad deals it's hard to remember them all

    • @aramnalchajian6756
      @aramnalchajian6756 2 роки тому

      @@sleepyguy6201 Please don't remind me of the Curry trade. Two first round picks for an overweight player that Chicago didn't want. Those picks ended up being Noah (when he was good and before he was too "lit" to play) and Aldridge.

    • @sleepyguy6201
      @sleepyguy6201 2 роки тому

      @@aramnalchajian6756 Noah retired, Aldridge still ballin

  • @gundamzaku214
    @gundamzaku214 2 роки тому

    Great discussion!!!

  • @evan-gi8cd
    @evan-gi8cd 2 роки тому +17

    Isaiah was making good points talking ab the free throws

    • @BULLIESBULLY
      @BULLIESBULLY 2 роки тому

      Facts and I bet it’ll lead to him pullin up for middys as well

    • @HumanOptimization
      @HumanOptimization 2 роки тому

      he was talking about a whole different era though

  • @Rahul-ty7fb
    @Rahul-ty7fb 2 роки тому +7

    respect for Isiah at the end

  • @TwanVRr39O
    @TwanVRr39O 2 роки тому +20

    When Isaiah Thomas speaks, I’m listening and I hear him 👌🏿

  • @FontrellaCole
    @FontrellaCole 2 роки тому +20

    I love to hear more podcasts like this one. I enjoy them all don’t get me wrong but I would love more of these one on one with hall of famers and players.

  • @MrKing8050
    @MrKing8050 2 роки тому +21

    Yea cause Isiah has a very good history of putting teams together, it's not like an entire league folded under his watch....

  • @mink317
    @mink317 2 роки тому +42

    I.T. A real one. Coming from a Pacers fan who hated to see him leave!!! He really goat stature

  • @tryjames1ify
    @tryjames1ify 2 роки тому +4

    Truly a Great interview..love the example used so you get it. Isaiah is TRULY a Beast at GM and a FUBU mindset 🙏

  • @johnnybones50
    @johnnybones50 2 роки тому +1

    It’s not just that series that started this, Ben been saying he’s gonna work on his foul shooting in the off season for three years and he doesn’t.

  • @cannonent8064
    @cannonent8064 2 роки тому +2

    Love listening to Isaiah Thomas very knowledgeable 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @brookelynn4149
    @brookelynn4149 2 роки тому +12

    Great great points Isiah!!! The lady was on some irrelevant superficial nonsense while the guys came straight from the game with real receipts. "Cause I support black businesses"! Shut her up Isiah! Respect.

    • @JohnMaxwell1
      @JohnMaxwell1 2 роки тому +1

      Im glad you caught that...I thought I was the only one.

  • @davidmalone3129
    @davidmalone3129 2 роки тому +12

    Zeke has had the best take on the simmons situation! Very real and emotionless

  • @iasknoonewithkevin
    @iasknoonewithkevin 2 роки тому

    Great segment.

  • @JohnFromTheInternet.
    @JohnFromTheInternet. 2 роки тому +1

    :O TNT finally uploaded a video in 1080p? :O big love!

  • @homehelper9273
    @homehelper9273 2 роки тому +3

    Best take on this situation yet.

  • @branstarone
    @branstarone 2 роки тому +5

    Lonzo got that strong father that helped him.

  • @libfit9068
    @libfit9068 2 роки тому +2

    Dang he wasnt lying about Magic. I just checked his stats and he was a 70-80% FT shooter, then it gradually kept going up to the point that he was a 90% FT shooter.

  • @gregoryjefferson6311
    @gregoryjefferson6311 2 роки тому +1

    " For Us , By Us " . Isiah dropping gems . Somebody forward/SHARE this vid with Brotha Simmons .

  • @Dengchiii
    @Dengchiii 2 роки тому +21

    I think that the Sixers wanted to patch things up with Ben, but Ben keeps rejecting them.

    • @MacMM
      @MacMM 2 роки тому +5

      That's exactly what happened. Idk why people keep making up stuff about how the Sixers could have possibly done something wrong.

    • @Alberthoward3right9up
      @Alberthoward3right9up 2 роки тому +3

      All this negative media coming from the club. Why..... It's been coming since the off season. If they wanted him to play they should of recruited him like Zeke said. Thinking you can push someone with mental illness into a situation is just plain silly and potentially disastrous..

    • @MacMM
      @MacMM 2 роки тому +3

      @@Alberthoward3right9up nope. All of the crazy stories this offseason have come from Ben and Klutch. They made the trade request public and leaked all kinds of reasons about why he wants out. All the Sixers have done is fine him for not showing up to work and for not cooperating. If something is preventing a player from playing, they have to give the team basic information from a doctor stating so. And Ben still has not. They've met with him and tried to re-recruit, his teammates even wanted to fly out and he told them to stay home.

    • @oliverhumphris4771
      @oliverhumphris4771 2 роки тому +2

      One of Isiah’s main points was that over the break Daryl Morey should have personally gone and seen Ben.

    • @julianmendelsohn2653
      @julianmendelsohn2653 2 роки тому

      @@Alberthoward3right9up I mean he avoided them all offseason when they tried to get in contact with him...... That was in the media all summer.

  • @greenleeflotus
    @greenleeflotus 2 роки тому +7

    Is Zeke the Yoda of the NBA? So much insight and wisdom

  • @chilltrav9273
    @chilltrav9273 2 роки тому

    Commentary is much better when it comes from people that actually did it! At the highest level!

  • @gelliosmith1631
    @gelliosmith1631 2 роки тому +2

    What a great take by the great Isiah Thomas.

  • @jalenad11
    @jalenad11 2 роки тому +14

    Speaking to Zeke's point of the 76ers teammates not insulating Ben to try to help him, they see him every day and know the work he does or DOESN'T put in. People that respected your work ethic would break their backs to help you. They loved Jimmy.

    • @iluvugoldenblue
      @iluvugoldenblue 2 роки тому +3

      how hard did embiid practice back int he day? he never did and would come to game eating cheesburgers. i don't wanna hear that.

    • @jalenad11
      @jalenad11 2 роки тому

      @@iluvugoldenblueEmbiid has been a completely different player over the last 2-3 years.

    • @23lacross
      @23lacross 2 роки тому +2

      They loved Jimmy but they didn’t want to sign him back.

    • @jalenad11
      @jalenad11 2 роки тому

      @@23lacross The team wanted to keep him. The front office wanted to appease Ben.

    • @23lacross
      @23lacross 2 роки тому +3

      @@jalenad11 Zekes points were for management not the teammates. If they loved Jimmy they would’ve brought him back without a question. Well tried Jimmy didn’t want back as well.

  • @plefevre
    @plefevre 2 роки тому +27

    Yep, Magic spent the whole summer improving his free throws. Ben's had 4 of these summers so far Isiah and what's he done to improve his free throws? Nothing. Magic Johnson said he would play for nothing. He just loved the game, he was motivated, he was a hard worker, he was a leader in his rookie year! You couldn't find two more un-alike people.

    • @mercy1764
      @mercy1764 2 роки тому

      But u just said Shaq didn't improve. You don't know Ben hasn't tried to improve his. Quit acting like you know this man.

  • @biggeezsnetwork4894
    @biggeezsnetwork4894 2 роки тому +1

    We need more Big Guy good job 💪🏿

  • @highestinme5649
    @highestinme5649 2 роки тому +1

    Isiah is so intelligent and you can see how much more smarter he is about the game of basketball and the game of life.
    Shaq is soaking this up and learning a lot

  • @meat1880
    @meat1880 2 роки тому +3

    Thank god iziah finally says what I’ve been saying

  • @horacespencer4007
    @horacespencer4007 2 роки тому +3

    That's all we want in Philly is for make his FTs we been asking for him to do that since after his rookie year, it's not about shooting 3s it's about having a Philly heart

    • @dlxinfinite7098
      @dlxinfinite7098 2 роки тому +1

      Lets be honest. Ben aint Philly. We aint too kind to spoiled, sensitive dudes, unwilling to work hard.

  • @sandrasolomon5757
    @sandrasolomon5757 2 роки тому +1

    Shaq was totally different. He had heart, a great big heart and he was and is loved to this day.

    • @rucianapollard7098
      @rucianapollard7098 Рік тому

      Ben Simmons doesn't have any heart!!! He loves the celebrity NBA star reputation, but not willing to do the work on the court!!

  • @jeffgray6291
    @jeffgray6291 2 роки тому

    Love you Nichele, keep up the good work.

  • @jameswarner300
    @jameswarner300 2 роки тому +4

    Isiah Thomas was absolutely correct in his assessment, Shaq was speaking in an insensitive way.

  • @eljesco8945
    @eljesco8945 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid.. love actual players (legends) talking about bball... more! :-)

  • @gfunkylive
    @gfunkylive 2 роки тому +1

    "And lying!" 🤣 Dat was crazy!! lol Otherwise great points.

  • @BigBen1994
    @BigBen1994 2 роки тому +3

    Isiah Thomas is speaking straight facts 💯💪🏾🔥✊🏾🙏🏾👌🏾👍🏾💎

  • @ericzamudio2905
    @ericzamudio2905 2 роки тому +3

    These examples by zeke and Shaq were sweet

  • @captcav767
    @captcav767 2 роки тому +1

    I could listen to Mr Isiah talk all day.

  • @mindfullyforward
    @mindfullyforward 2 роки тому +1

    Great take from both Shaq and Isiah

  • @watup_b851
    @watup_b851 2 роки тому +18

    Isaiah would never support jordans😂😂😂

    • @hessunator
      @hessunator 2 роки тому +4

      Nike isn't a black owned business.

  • @coachhbosoccer
    @coachhbosoccer 2 роки тому +3

    Zeke is speaking from experience.
    He made an error that gave the ball away to the Celtics the last play of a playoff series.
    He's right, but I feel Simmons should rise above it.

  • @digitalmarketdesign9597
    @digitalmarketdesign9597 2 роки тому +2

    Isiah was great. He just provided a wealth of insight to both co-hosts and also supports black owned businesses.

  • @KingChaChing21
    @KingChaChing21 2 роки тому +1

    I love Zeek and respect him like a father so wise and came so far

  • @Diagnosis940
    @Diagnosis940 2 роки тому +8

    Thomas as a GM has bankrupt everything he's ever touched.

  • @mannedi8665
    @mannedi8665 2 роки тому +7

    Replace the woman with Ernie Johnson, add a couple more retired players, then viola it's NBA Open Court

  • @rafaeashraf605
    @rafaeashraf605 2 роки тому

    kudos to shaq. this some good content.

  • @philenchymsejour8018
    @philenchymsejour8018 2 роки тому

    How can we watch the full episodes?

  • @bradpiff5447
    @bradpiff5447 2 роки тому +5

    Well said Zeke