Really believe he would've been a beast in the NBA had it not been for these reasons and more. Like maybe his dad was right that he go overseas instead of college. But, life happens, and from there you have to figure it out.
yo can u do a video on ray lewis from back in the day , his growth was defiantly stunted , i will hit u with a little under the table money if u do that for me , just dont tell the NCAA lol
These stunted growth series are some of the best videos I've ever seen on UA-cam. The concept, format and the way these are put together are unique and special.
No Sidney the definition of being black in a white man's government it's funny how kids today can go get their bread but this kid got punished for going to get his this kid career was jeopardize because of these regulations
You made the right call on comparing him and Cousins. They're sort of like alternate universe versions of each other. Cousins had the right program and people around him and (mostly) kept his cool off court and has more focus.
Great feature as always. It’s sad to learn what happened with him. I played hs basketball in LA and played against him when he was at Artesia high and he was the most talented player on his team even as a sophomore. Even crazier is that James Harden was a senior on that same team and I can still confidently say that. Sidney was cold!
And he still would have been a bust. A prime example of a player that was just bigger and stronger than everybody in middle and high school. Once he faced dudes his size or that had crazy athleticism he was exposed
I knew this kid coming up. My brother Andre Stringer played in the same area in Mississippi. I actually think he was at his best during his 9th and 10th grade years. He hadn't put on that weight he was quick, Mobile, Good Size, with a great touch around the basket. Such a great talent that was just mismanaged.
I remember him he’s in the first slam magazine I ever had back in 7th grade ( 2007-2008). Dude was a problem alongside Jrue Holiday and Brandon Jennings
Another case of if NIL existed, He wouldn’t have faced half the problems he did. Attitude aside, the worse thing that happened to him was the year suspension due to the benefits. Had he just played, he would’ve rode the momentum all the way to the NBA.
@@DeeBrownLTD It has it's ups and downs, good for some and bad for others, but plenty of players did make it before NIL. If he had smarter parents maybe things would be different, who gets a million dollar house they can't afford before your NBA prospect son has even secured an NBA spot?
Do CJ Fair, Syracuse. Lefty, score from all 3 levels. And Micheal Snaer, FSU. Hit 4-5 game winners in final year.. Two dogs in ACC that I never seen in NBA competition..
I liked snears game a lot! He showed out at the mcdy all star dunk contest & game tho! 1st time I started looking at Inland empire IE cats different! Then of course Khwai would follow. But this dude was Uber skilled quick & athletic. He was all acc almost every year I believe.. what happened to dude!? Surely he must have been drafted or at least given a shot (thru summer league). He, like many, probably should have went pro after 1st year at fsu (or y did he commit there n 1st place?.. such a football only school back then).
I told you to do a video on him long time ago. He was on the AAU team with Kawhi Leonard, Lance Stephenson and Solomon Hill and he was the best player on that team. Dude was just different on all levels.
Nardo was ONE OF THEM GUYS , If you know you know. He’s really a good dude though , he was young and hard headed but bro is actually a really good dude. Works with the youth now out in Cali
At the very least he can steer young athletes away from toxic behavior. Sad thing is, if Renardo was born later, the money wouldn’t have been a problem seeing as the NCAA rules have changed regarding likeness rights
I could be wrong, but remember playing in Vegas and seeing him play on Kevin love & Brandon Jennings aau team and thought immediately he going to the league, hate to see stuff like this hope he’s thriving in life now though
@@Scoot4548 I’m about 98% sure cuz he stood out to me aside from K love & Brandon Jennings I think they had taylor king (who went on to play at duke) and it’s one more person I’m forgetting who was a dog. But yeah that was the first time I seen d rose and Eric Gordon cuz they were playing on meanstreets together
I saw the video when you first posted it 5 months ago you’re spot on. I remember seeing him in the McDonald’s All American game and his time at Mississippi State aka that school in Starkville. I was like damn what happened to Renardo then I was like hold up I think we’re still friends on Facebook. Sure enough we were he does security now in LA for certain celebrities and certain parties in the city glad to see he’s doing well but definitely a huge “What IF”!!!!
Do one for Patrick McCaw, his NBA dream is likely officially done after signing with a Belgian team earlier this month, been out of the NBA since 2021 and when drafted in 2016 Jerry West said, “they’ll be sorry they didn’t take him.”
@@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls No, he was supposed to be Iggy’s replacement but ended up ghosting the Warriors for lack of PT, and he didn’t get much more elsewhere.
Saw him play in person in high school when he was at Artesia High School. They played Loyola High. James Harden was a senior, Malik Storey a junior. Sidney was a sophomore and the best player on the court.
I remember him in hs, I also remember that fight he had, he was nice. For some reason he reminded me of Derrick Character, both had a bunch of talent, couldn’t get it right. I hope they are good wherever they are in life
It’s like My Brother Tavares , He got His leg cut off by a train when He was a 9th grader & I was in 7th , Dude was super athletic, bounce like a Mu His parents were dope heads and blew all his settlement before he could even think of doing anything to help his life with it Let alone take care of His medical Sad ish.
Amazing and rare highlights from his high school days: Fairfax, Artesia. How did you find them? I think he peaked after 8th grade. Around freshman and soph seasons in high school. Baby Shaq. I hardly ever seen someone 6'10 260 with his touch. On the other hand dont put all the blame on his mom Patricia and make her a villain. As i know she always stood behind Renardo and helps him and luvs him till this day. He did not get to the League but his mom still loves him no matter what. What is he doing in 2024? I wish him all the best. Great video.
I just spent 3 days around Rick Stansbury(Miss state HC during Sidney’s time) because my little bro is being recruited by Memphis. Rick said Sidney is the best 15 year old he ever seen in his life. Including Lebron. His off court stories about bro are nuts. I’ll never spill those beans tho
How you got both parents in your life and neither one made a sensible choice and it costed you a life changing career that's some messed up shit forreal
But ain’t that what jc said that people were already giving the parents things in miss then the fam thought the right decision was to escape all that by going literally to Hollywood? Geez… bigger picture 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
I feel the main issue with all of these players is people do that "reminds me of *insert player with similar ethnicity/body type*" Like Julius Randle was almost ruined by that, now he runs the point sometimes because coaches actually wantes to use him differently
could you do A Hometown Hero of mine Markel Brown . made it to the NBA but didn't stick around long. he also was a Oklahoma St teammate of Marcus smart . They ran the backcourt MS freshman Yr. Very explosive leaper coming out of High school.
Why does everyone say go to college for free? If he wasn't a top-tier player, he wouldn't get a scholarship or even looked at. He gets an education and a shot at the league and the school gets more recruiting. He earned that
Was over hyped at Fairfax high school , I went to see him play personally , large guy soft touch , but wasn’t a great athlete and was overweight and once he started getting money it was over , throwing a lazy uninspired young an with no knowledge of self is gonna end bad , you have to have the drive , god given size won’t cut it
JC: Do 1 on another Fairfax younger talent & socal legend engrained in folklore in LA: 6”6 shooting guard “Evan Burns” (2002) my class or better yet the 2nd best big behind amare who could handle & shoot tho.. D’Angelo collins!! He has a podcast on UA-cam w a church on air lady where he discusses a lot of what he went through as a child. & Ty so much 4 this drop! A miss & SoCal legend RS. Dude was definitely along the classic label (2 good/2big/2early!!!!).. a “manchild” so to speak, Ala the #1 SoCal legend: Schea cotton! No but RS probably could & should have tried to go pro after the 10th grade. Yuhp some similarities w him & Schea such as that! Schea obviously a Guard & more talented imo. RS was definately a big back to basket but could square up game & handle as video shows in his early years coming from miss.
Really believe he would've been a beast in the NBA had it not been for these reasons and more. Like maybe his dad was right that he go overseas instead of college. But, life happens, and from there you have to figure it out.
yo can u do a video on ray lewis from back in the day , his growth was defiantly stunted , i will hit u with a little under the table money if u do that for me , just dont tell the NCAA lol
Thanks for doing this one I’ve been asking for a while brotha
Yeah I been waiting for this one dude was on the same team as Kawhi Leonard and Lance Stephenson and Sidney was the best player.
@dukebaylocks He was on the same high school as Harden.
@@leftydrizel1842 damn you right I remember he went to artesia for a little bit I remember they use to say it’s this 6’10 dude that’s like 15
These stunted growth series are some of the best videos I've ever seen on UA-cam. The concept, format and the way these are put together are unique and special.
Agreed. He shouldve definitely had wayy more subs by now
@@caldwell2253 i agree. With the quality and quantity of his work this channel should have over 200,000 subs by now.
Renardo Sydney is the definition of Stunted growth
No Sidney the definition of being black in a white man's government it's funny how kids today can go get their bread but this kid got punished for going to get his this kid career was jeopardize because of these regulations
You made the right call on comparing him and Cousins. They're sort of like alternate universe versions of each other. Cousins had the right program and people around him and (mostly) kept his cool off court and has more focus.
"Angry at the world and denting his couch at home" 😅😅😅😅💀💀
😂😂 I'm still laughing off that
Ayoooooo🤣😂😭that was funny
What does denting his couch at home mean?
Bro can legit narrate...dead ass serious 😂
Great feature as always. It’s sad to learn what happened with him. I played hs basketball in LA and played against him when he was at Artesia high and he was the most talented player on his team even as a sophomore. Even crazier is that James Harden was a senior on that same team and I can still confidently say that. Sidney was cold!
Facts. Saw them play his Sophomore yr against Mayfair, they had James Harden and Malik Story on that team. Beat high school squad I’ve ever seen.
@@dejondabeast2bro people don’t know about Malik! He was cold!
@@biglen_1 He was real nice, couldn’t went league just to inconsistent.
@@dejondabeast2 facts bro. The talent out here was crazy back then
Talent in Cali always crazy we produce so much pro athletes in every sport bruh
If the Ignite program existed in 2009, Sidney would have chose the G-League instead of playing multiple years in college.
If if was a fifth we’d all be drunk
And he still would have been a bust. A prime example of a player that was just bigger and stronger than everybody in middle and high school. Once he faced dudes his size or that had crazy athleticism he was exposed
@@MIGGYME1na , he had legit skill ahead of his time but the discipline issues would probably hinder him still
lol ahead of his time? You star watching ball in 2002? 🤣
If
I knew this kid coming up. My brother Andre Stringer played in the same area in Mississippi. I actually think he was at his best during his 9th and 10th grade years. He hadn't put on that weight he was quick, Mobile, Good Size, with a great touch around the basket. Such a great talent that was just mismanaged.
I agree, he was at his best his Sophomore year.
Andre Stringer was the man at Forest Hill. He was Steph before Steph!!
Yo brother was the truth #iremember #mississippilengend
String is my guy. Ain’t seen him in a while but I went to provine class of 2006. My dad also knew your dad. Rest his soul.
@@righteousmasculine I appreciate the love and respect for my pops. I miss him desperately
I remember him he’s in the first slam magazine I ever had back in 7th grade ( 2007-2008). Dude was a problem alongside Jrue Holiday and Brandon Jennings
Facts 💯
He should've followed BJennings overseas. I remember him on Oakhill.
Holiday had em crying lol pshhhh
Another case of if NIL existed, He wouldn’t have faced half the problems he did. Attitude aside, the worse thing that happened to him was the year suspension due to the benefits. Had he just played, he would’ve rode the momentum all the way to the NBA.
Idk. I feel like the NIL would’ve made him worse
Facts I ageee the NCAA was really canceling people career before they could start
@@DeeBrownLTD It has it's ups and downs, good for some and bad for others, but plenty of players did make it before NIL. If he had smarter parents maybe things would be different, who gets a million dollar house they can't afford before your NBA prospect son has even secured an NBA spot?
lottery winners do. except they didn't have the lottery check yet
An old request finally made the channel, thank you for this.
The fight in the stands really messed him up that was the icing on the cake.
Been waiting on this one! I just knew he was going to be good if he had a better support system around him
I remember him dude was young phenom in Mississippi wish he had stayed there a kept that hunger and reached his full potential
I’ve known renardo since middle school, he’s a good guy ..
Do CJ Fair, Syracuse. Lefty, score from all 3 levels. And Micheal Snaer, FSU. Hit 4-5 game winners in final year.. Two dogs in ACC that I never seen in NBA competition..
tyler ennis
I liked snears game a lot! He showed out at the mcdy all star dunk contest & game tho! 1st time I started looking at Inland empire IE cats different! Then of course Khwai would follow. But this dude was Uber skilled quick & athletic. He was all acc almost every year I believe.. what happened to dude!? Surely he must have been drafted or at least given a shot (thru summer league). He, like many, probably should have went pro after 1st year at fsu (or y did he commit there n 1st place?.. such a football only school back then).
Dejuan Blair should be next
We been waiting on this one for a long time bout time
I just found out about him
@@baconeggcheesepodcast9390 better late then never lol
He was gone be one of the best to come out of Mississippi.
I saw him play my freshman year in 2007 at Fairfax and he put 30 on my HS team(Westchester)
How many guys that went to your highschool. Ended up playing college ball or better
We gotta have a Stunted Growth on Derrick Caracter!
He already did one
I told you to do a video on him long time ago. He was on the AAU team with Kawhi Leonard, Lance Stephenson and Solomon Hill and he was the best player on that team. Dude was just different on all levels.
I don’t like this take. Much hype. He was fat and quicker. Talented for sure.
Nardo was ONE OF THEM GUYS , If you know you know. He’s really a good dude though , he was young and hard headed but bro is actually a really good dude. Works with the youth now out in Cali
And now they have NIL deals. I feel like he should be able to sue someone
At the very least he can steer young athletes away from toxic behavior. Sad thing is, if Renardo was born later, the money wouldn’t have been a problem seeing as the NCAA rules have changed regarding likeness rights
I could be wrong, but remember playing in Vegas and seeing him play on Kevin love & Brandon Jennings aau team and thought immediately he going to the league, hate to see stuff like this hope he’s thriving in life now though
Southern Cal All-Stars ?? He was on that team ?
@@Scoot4548 I’m about 98% sure cuz he stood out to me aside from K love & Brandon Jennings I think they had taylor king (who went on to play at duke) and it’s one more person I’m forgetting who was a dog. But yeah that was the first time I seen d rose and Eric Gordon cuz they were playing on meanstreets together
@@PeezCBLbro Taylor King was a HOOPER
@@biglen_1 he had a fucking burner !!!
I saw the video when you first posted it 5 months ago you’re spot on. I remember seeing him in the McDonald’s All American game and his time at Mississippi State aka that school in Starkville. I was like damn what happened to Renardo then I was like hold up I think we’re still friends on Facebook. Sure enough we were he does security now in LA for certain celebrities and certain parties in the city glad to see he’s doing well but definitely a huge “What IF”!!!!
When keeping it real goes wrong!! 😂😅😂
Do one for Patrick McCaw, his NBA dream is likely officially done after signing with a Belgian team earlier this month, been out of the NBA since 2021 and when drafted in 2016 Jerry West said, “they’ll be sorry they didn’t take him.”
He has enough rings and money now he's just traveling a hooping .
@@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls No, he was supposed to be Iggy’s replacement but ended up ghosting the Warriors for lack of PT, and he didn’t get much more elsewhere.
Saw him play in person in high school when he was at Artesia High School. They played Loyola High. James Harden was a senior, Malik Storey a junior. Sidney was a sophomore and the best player on the court.
I remember him in hs, I also remember that fight he had, he was nice. For some reason he reminded me of Derrick Character, both had a bunch of talent, couldn’t get it right. I hope they are good wherever they are in life
It’s like My Brother Tavares ,
He got His leg cut off by a train when He was a 9th grader & I was in 7th , Dude was super athletic, bounce like a Mu
His parents were dope heads and blew all his settlement before he could even think of doing anything to help his life with it
Let alone take care of His medical
Sad ish.
thats terribly tragic. I hope your bro gets to live his best life 🙏
Best life? Bruh got a peg leg! Bruh new name is Smee!
Get me gold Smee!! Don't you sweat on me jewels, cripple Smee!
Basketball is not everything... Reinvinte yourself start a business find a new path to success America is the land of opportunity.
Amazing and rare highlights from his high school days: Fairfax, Artesia. How did you find them? I think he peaked after 8th grade. Around freshman and soph seasons in high school. Baby Shaq. I hardly ever seen someone 6'10 260 with his touch. On the other hand dont put all the blame on his mom Patricia and make her a villain. As i know she always stood behind Renardo and helps him and luvs him till this day. He did not get to the League but his mom still loves him no matter what. What is he doing in 2024? I wish him all the best. Great video.
Nothing wrong with earning money based on your talent regardless of your age. I blame the NCAA.
Been waiting on this one!
Hey this was a good one @stuntedgrowth I think u should do one on Tavon Austin next he’s a grameat example of stunted growth
Theres so many players from merely a decade ago that would absolutely COOK in the league today! Shame they never got the chance ☹️
You are a king amongst men. I've been begging for this video for years. Thank you so much
More Eddy Curry than anything... my opinion
I've watched a few of ur videos. This one got me to subscribe.. keep up the good work
I remember when he beat buddy in the stands. And I never heard from bruh afterwards
I just spent 3 days around Rick Stansbury(Miss state HC during Sidney’s time) because my little bro is being recruited by Memphis.
Rick said Sidney is the best 15 year old he ever seen in his life. Including Lebron. His off court stories about bro are nuts. I’ll never spill those beans tho
Anyone remember Robert Carter the 3rd ?
Tweety?
Can you do one on my high school teammate Terrence Jones from Portland Oregon? He won a national chip for Kentucky and played for the Houston rockets
Already did
Kentucky legend, I fuqz wit em...
@@TonyT-i9w Right we went to the same high school as well as Terrence Ross who’s on the suns now
His parents selfish af!!
How you got both parents in your life and neither one made a sensible choice and it costed you a life changing career that's some messed up shit forreal
@@mxhughescause when you come from nothing you don’t know how it feels to have money. Any poor person would do the Samething they did
Demarcus Cousins was the first person I thought he could be like on an NBA court.
I played against this dude ! He was the truth. No lie had all the talent in the world
Are you sure?
@@TheHaagendazs0 fvck you mean am I sure ? My word is bond
Should look into Keith Brumbaugh next!
You can have all the talent in the world without hard work and discipline you will not making in the big leagues
To make the NBA or NFL you have good people in your Corner to make it.
It's definitely an underrated intangible because those same ppl can literally be the reason you don't make it regardless how straight n narrow you are
He should've never left Mississippi
Should’ve never went to State. I’ve seen that program ruin many careers.
@@zeroturn7091 Exactly
But ain’t that what jc said that people were already giving the parents things in miss then the fam thought the right decision was to escape all that by going literally to Hollywood? Geez… bigger picture 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
Yo, I love the dedicated research and points on these talents. Have you touched on Kevin Martin.
My favorite player
Zion Williamson reminds me of him of the basketball skills. Smh Zion need to get right cause nba need a big man like them in the league.
I was at Crenshaw HS 2000 to 2004 I remember bro when he was at Fairfax high
I remember seeing him play n a tournament as a jit n he was killing definitely had th talent for sure but sometimes talent ain’t enough
I remember seeing brah at AAU tournament like 04-05, it was Lebron type hype
Yep every body was talking about him in middle school & I remember Andre too when he was lil kid in Sykes Gym coming around
Aaric Murray, Schea Cotton, Jereme Richmond, Kendall Marshall, Shabazz Muhammad, Dakari Johnson, and Chris Walker are worthy candidates
Jereme Richmond absolutely.
He did Schea...
I remember thinking, "what can Kendall Marshall do besides pass?"
He definitely fits the comparison of Demarcus Cousins and definitely similar to Lenny Cooke’s story.
He was that dude!!!!!
Have you done Eddy Curry yet?
Yes
Can you do a Stunted Growth video for Aundrey Drummond?
He doesn't fit the criteria because his career has been successful...
No wonder my boy said he the 2nd coming of Magic Johnson, he was in the nosebleeds 😂😂😂🤦🏾♂️ he couldn’t see!!
I feel the main issue with all of these players is people do that "reminds me of *insert player with similar ethnicity/body type*"
Like Julius Randle was almost ruined by that, now he runs the point sometimes because coaches actually wantes to use him differently
been waiting for this one
Can you please add a echo when you say stunted I feel like that add a bit of chill to the fact these people careers was shortened 😂‼️‼️
It’s a guy in Mississippi doing 60 years for Marijuana, this makes me think of that guy.
You ought to do a story on Malik Newman.
could you do A Hometown Hero of mine Markel Brown . made it to the NBA but didn't stick around long. he also was a Oklahoma St teammate of Marcus smart . They ran the backcourt MS freshman Yr. Very explosive leaper coming out of High school.
Markel Brown was nice I thought he would've made it to the league
He did he played for the Brooklyn Nets for a few games his rookie year in the NBA
You should do one on the Michigan state Flintstones.
……W a Disney narrative? 🤷🏻♂️😂🤣 #JusMessin’
Great video and solid analysis. #Subbed
Typical young black kid from the Hood quote on quote . when they don’t know how to be humble or control their EMOTIONS this is the results 🤦🏾♂️
"Consultant for Reebok" is crazy😂😂😂
I stopped hurricane prep just to watch this video. Irresponsible? Heck no, Stunted Growth is that good!
Stunt #1: Failed to evacuate.
@@zeroturn7091 lol! I’m not in a evacuation zone but that made me laugh out loud!
I asked for this, I rember that fighttoo
What's crazy is buddy booty was big AF which helped with his vertical....
Fam if you’re doing features on guys that didn’t make the league we need your story.
Already did his own before , gotta look thru his older vids
Wait he played ball before
@@baconeggcheesepodcast9390 yes in college
I don't...he doesn't need to have all kinds of qualifications just to tell the truth about what happened in these situations.
Why does everyone say go to college for free? If he wasn't a top-tier player, he wouldn't get a scholarship or even looked at. He gets an education and a shot at the league and the school gets more recruiting. He earned that
Was over hyped at Fairfax high school , I went to see him play personally , large guy soft touch , but wasn’t a great athlete and was overweight and once he started getting money it was over , throwing a lazy uninspired young an with no knowledge of self is gonna end bad , you have to have the drive , god given size won’t cut it
The NCaa and greasy adults destroyed this kid , NO WAY he didn't play in the league.
This guy is huge now
You should do one on Keith “Tiny” Gallon!
He’s the best example of “stunted growth”
JC: Do 1 on another Fairfax younger talent & socal legend engrained in folklore in LA: 6”6 shooting guard “Evan Burns” (2002) my class or better yet the 2nd best big behind amare who could handle & shoot tho.. D’Angelo collins!! He has a podcast on UA-cam w a church on air lady where he discusses a lot of what he went through as a child. & Ty so much 4 this drop! A miss & SoCal legend RS. Dude was definitely along the classic label (2 good/2big/2early!!!!).. a “manchild” so to speak, Ala the #1 SoCal legend: Schea cotton! No but RS probably could & should have tried to go pro after the 10th grade. Yuhp some similarities w him & Schea such as that! Schea obviously a Guard & more talented imo. RS was definately a big back to basket but could square up game & handle as video shows in his early years coming from miss.
Him, aaric Murray and DeMarcus cousins were it this year
He was a real Bully Pit.
Did you do a story on Derrick Caracter, Marcus Taylor or Chris Porter yet? Some big name college player that didn't quite pan out in the NBA.
Sidney got the Macaulay Culkin treatment!
Would be a beast on 2k
And what happened to Mario Chalmers and what happened to Norris Cole and what happened to Rodney Stuckey
I'm guessing they all had lengthy NBA careers
Do one on Tyus Thomas,Tyus Thomas, Tyus Thomas
I remember him he was tuff
Sheron Collins you gotta get bro on your channel
How about Doron Lamb from UK next?
“Biggest dream killers, parents and pastors.”
He was such a good boy!
His parents were lowdown smh
It's crazy that harden was the only one from that team to make it to the league
Yooo the intros b long as shit i b thinking you getting straight to it every time lhhh
I remember he played high school ball with James harden