4 Young NBA Players It's OFFICIALLY Time To Give Up On... (midseason 2024)

[@CarbonCabron]

I love how straightforward the thumbnail is😂😂😂

[@Talking_Comics]

Extremely brutal, extremely accurate

[@dreezo1552]

sad for poku but damn😆

[@sadmarinersfan8935]

As an OKC fan I feel bad for the guy but they have no use for him or to even try to get him development

[@FREETHEWORLD999]

Very detailed lmfao

[@BrandonWillis]

Why you talking bad about them but showing highlights from them at the same time? Not saying it's a bag video, that part is just strange lol

[@natekong3596]

The Pistons picked Killian Hayes ahead of Tyrese Halliburton 💀

[@jayherbogaming]

Killian Hayes was supposed to be a Hawk but the fucking Bulls decided to take Patrick Williams which was a retarded pick at the time

[@zeroh3049]

french fraud

[@alexnguyen1284]

the pain. Thats like picking marvin bagley over luka doncic.

[@unclesleaze_9724]

Don’t remind us detroiters

[@robrig55]

At the time, he did show potential.

[@SeizedM0ney]

After watching kyle lowry play 6 seasons before hitting that next level, i cant ever say “give up on this player” if they’re still putting in the work behind the scenes.

[@RedTopSports]

The one difference between Lowry and these guys was that at the very least he was a consistently solid defender and showed flashes of competence as a scorer and playmaker

[@uncoolanon4158]

killian hayes?

[@na_k]

Eh, Kyle showed flashes prior to year 6. There were reports that he was getting the better of Conley Jr. in practices while in Memphis, but Lionel had favorites and wouldn't play him much.

[@bigjuni2102]

Kyle was a serviceable player the entire time though.

[@Goofbirdent]

Kira Lewis tearing his ACL really took away his explosiveness

[@voiceofreason2674]

He might still have it, barely got any PT for the Pelicans other than one season where he was subbing in for Eric jail body Bledsoe. And he looked like a smart player you could trust with the ball. Then he got pushed out the lineup by Devonte Graham and Jose Alverado. But he still showed some good traits in New Orleans. Hes a smart trustworthy player, not a chucker

[@334ben10]

That’s true but he wasn’t that good before the injury, even when getting minutes. He was inefficient, not a effective playmaker, below avg defender. His spot got took because when others got a chance to play in his spot they were simply better

[@mrRambleGamble]

Damn. Poku's 7ft 210lbs? He should be at least 250. They gotta get these guys lifting and putting on muscle.

[@randygraham926]

No. It's not sumo wrestling. Play him at forward. Weight lifting is fine for strength but not just bulking up. Chet and Poku are NOT going to become Shaq or Joker.😂

[@mrRambleGamble]

@@randygraham926 They don't have to be Joker but they can make a physical jump like Giannis did. The muscle will reduce injury, make them more effective in the paint, etc.

[@harveymcelroy9332]

He probably not 210 he looks like a heroin addict

[@CahlilWesson]

@@mrRambleGamblea little more athletic too

[@CahlilWesson]

@@mrRambleGambleid say 230 tops

[@theloremaestro5498]

Poku is only 22 he still can develop I wouldn’t write him off just yet.

[@letmesleepinpeace7052]

Mo Bamba and Bol Bol suck so bad they don't even get a mention

[@FriendlyTroll5]

Not bad just lazy

[@immrlonelyihavenobody4176]

@@FriendlyTroll5that's worse honestly, cause they both had the potential to be something, but wasted it by not doing shit with it

[@gremcilia_immermurin]

​@@FriendlyTroll5 Ok Shaq

[@daanishgupta]

​@@FriendlyTroll5Every NBA player is good compared to even professionals but among the NBA cadres, Bol Bol and Bamba are absolutely hopeless at this point.

[@yusuf7nnews783]

bol bol just had a 25 point game he has talent and bamba could have been a star in orlando in 2021 but failed

[@seandaniels7938]

Hayes is the poster boy for this

[@mr.kwamid-86_43]

Jaxson is doing fine!

[@voiceofreason2674]

Jaxson Hayes is good, hes just not a natural center. Hes really a wing, but with his size and athleticism hell keep getting contracts to be a bench big and eventually hell have that Javale McGee glow up where you realize hes a game changer. Smh lmao we talking about Killian Hayes yea hes done i thought we were talking Jaxson who still has a decent future

[@LinnellBinn]

I mean what was the ceiling people had for him never thought it was that high

[@flockaveli15]

How is Hayes a wing? Maybe I’m just lost but I thought neither his handle or shooting was that good to justify him being called a wing. Teams sign him because the only expectation is to be Deandre/gafford/javale. Learn where the dunker spot is and be ready, use your length and learn the gameplan to block shots. Basically play your role

[@LinnellBinn]

@@flockaveli15 yea idk where they got he's a wing from maybe height Im guessing people gotta stay off 2K😂

[@sephirrothvt]

Poku got closeted by new talents and it hurts.

[@Shortballa11]

Him and Tre Mann did it to themself. You have to show efficiency after 2 years in the league.

[@sephirrothvt]

@@Shortballa11 yes but they could have done right by him and trade him to dallas

[@Shortballa11]

@@sephirrothvti dont think Dallas has the patience either. They are trying for the playoffs. Hed have to go to a bottom feeder or team that is guaranteed to make the playoffs already.

[@sephirrothvt]

@@Shortballa11 there is a hole, kleber is doing nothing right now and Powell is almost done

[@geigster]

@@sephirrothvt is this a serious comment? kleber is playing the best basketball of his entire life and is a huge part to the mavs success. you haven't watched a single game in the last month and it shows

[@matttem1588]

Who's here after Poku got released

[@gsmoke9251]

Me I think he’s gonna be a good fit with the hornets

[@ReadeahActive]

@@gsmoke9251how we feeling about it

[@rafalmatuszewski7718]

Do you remember Lauri? Everybody thought that his game in the NBA is over. Look at him now. The same with Dennis Smith Jr, look at him now. Andrew Wigins! Let them youngs work, but it can be done. Greetings from Poland.

[@jasonv2323]

Well your comment makes no sense outside of Lauri! But even with him the Bulls are notorious for not developing drafted talent but the other two guys you mentioned make absolutely zero sense! Dennis Smith Je was a lottery pick who was supposed to be a superstar he is now a mid level roll player averaging 7 ppg! And Wiggins was a high draft pick who averaged 17 ppg as a rookie and never regressed his whole career until this year!! So what the living hell would you mention him for? When was the league ready to give up on Wiggins? And when in the hell did Dennis smith jr bounce back and prove anyone wrong! May be the most ridiculous comment to back up an argument ever

[@Dakidpepe]

Nobody thought it was over it was the coaches holding him back. They had him at SF, PF,C at any given night.

[@chrilpy]

They showed some potential. Poku, Killian, and Bouknight have shown none and they should’ve been given up on years ago. They just suck

[@SomeChink]

Wiggins was the top pick Clearly fell short of his potential

[@mitchtherevolution]

Nobody thought Wiggins wasn't good enough to not play in the NBA at some level. They were saying Wiggins didn't live up to the expectations of a super hyped first round pick. Which has always been true.

[@blablablaa14]

Killian Hayes not being pick up by ANYONE, especially a team like the Spurs, just shows how the entire NBA gave up on his skills. He will be seen as a bust and probably play in France next year

[@flockaveli15]

It happens. People need to accept that some guys just don’t have it for this league. It really be that simple sometimes. Just like some guys need some minutes to do more some guys need to be dropped because not everyone is meant for THIS league

[@karimw.9954]

New CBA rules limit which teams can claim players off waivers

[@andergarcia4953]

bro requested a trade and noone wanted him😶

[@velocitygaming7037]

​@@andergarcia4953nah ion think France wants him either He might retire or go to china

[@veth-sama6834]

he trash. 0 iq with big ego. no wonder nobody want him

[@dannyneves2456]

how did u find killian hayes highlights 😭😭😭

[@ashamsthomas6026]

Jonny Davis of the Wizards

[@clasher101]

Pokuševski "ceiling decent bench player" The Hornets "yes please"

[@saintchristian9129]

Poku is doin nice for my hornets

[@coolguy6934]

just got the woj noti that poku got waived as i was watching this video 😭

[@letsgowalk]

#1 by a longshot should be James Wiseman!

[@raneynewman8315]

Here after poku was released

[@l.wilson3484]

Bouknight struggled at the end of his UCONN career. He shot poorly from the middle of the season, all the way into the tournament. He should have stayed, I was surprised when he went as high as he did. I feel the same about Stephon Castle, he will be a lottery pick but he really needs another year or maybe even 2 at UCONN

[@DaffyTaffy93]

As a Thunder fan yeah Poku didn’t develop like we wanted now it’ll be Ousmane dieng as the raw prospect

[@Shortballa11]

he's already seeing his minutes decrease. Guys like Cason Wallace are getting the minutes

[@ryanamburgy2791]

@@Shortballa11I mean Cason is him it’s deserved

[@Shortballa11]

@@ryanamburgy2791agreed.

[@Oshakara]

Dieng may or may not flourish, but he is a lot better than Poku. The team around him got better too so it may not be enough, but at least he is an NBA player long term whereas Poku probably isn’t by next year.

[@Oshakara]

@@Shortballa11I believe this will be true as the playoffs approach, but currently this isn’t true. In February he is averaging 11 minutes. Last month he averaged 11 minutes. For the year he is averaging. . .wait for it. . .11 minutes.

[@Krebbulous]

Ben Simmons 🤣

[@mr.kwamid-86_43]

😡😖😡

[@fpl_djhammer]

title says "time to give up on" we've all given up on Ben 2 years ago 😂

[@analyticalinsight]

Povusevski needs oppurtunity....OKC has too many youngans....Def a team out there that could give him a chance....Killian Hayes too

[@Wrestle_Kingdom]

Poku has plenty of opportunities even last year he was playing a lot of minutes until he got hurt and he was still trash

[@analyticalinsight]

@jalonmoore481 Again, A different city, different coach, diff teammates may be a blessing for him....That OKC team has been really young his time there....Some guys need a real veteran to help them navigate...Why are you so quick to write him off....You know him or something....Do you even have any legit aptitude regarding sports and life.....Why did you attack this guy....Why do you want his career to end??

[@Wrestle_Kingdom]

@@analyticalinsight you’re doing a lot of projecting also I watch poku and actually know how good he really is and he just not good at all Also why are acting like he just got drafted he been there for 4 years and shown little Improvement and when he does play he a complete negative and serve no purpose being on the court unless you’re trying to lose when he got hurt last year that when okc starting winning He has way to many flaws and the things he suppose to be good at he not that good at it to stay on the Floor

[@analyticalinsight]

@@Wrestle_Kingdom Poku was playing well before his knee injury last year....Anyways, have a shit evening, I can't stand people like u

[@nanathegoat5106]

Poku yes, Hayes not really. The pistons all but gave him starter role throughout his stay there and he did nothing with it. So???

[@milanradojkovic3818]

Poku is now in Charlotte and he is doing well...

[@bronzemoongames]

Where did you hide Jalen Green?

[@mikhailavanesov5912]

He's not THAT bad

[@NexxtGenCapo]

As for poku I think he deserves another chance, his first 2seasons were bad, but when they drafted Chet it was clear OKC wouldnt be his spot to develop

[@samrosen9823]

Hot take but I actually think Killian Hayes can still be a good NBA player. He's a great playmaker and good defender, just an awful scorer. I think that if a team (other than the ones that are known for shaky development) picked him up and helped him become even a slightly below average scorer, he'd be very valuable to a NBA team

[@uncoolanon4158]

miami??

[@aaronsutter1155]

Yeah, one of his biggest problems on the pistons was the lack of other scorers when he was on the court. Despite starting a lot, he was often running with the bench unit. There were no quality scorers with him on the court, so with him being the main ball-handler he had to take some of the scoring load. If he can find a team that has him surrounded by scorers and shooters off the bench, he could still be an important piece with his passing. I doubt his time in the NBA is done.

[@veth-sama6834]

no its not. look at his statline this season and last season. his ego end his time in NBA

[@4jsena]

Seems a little early for Bouknight. Big bro was Miles Bridges... Bad place to start. He just needs a new environment.

[@NoFaithNoGlory]

Hayes over Haliburton, Maxey or Bane is crazy. His main contribution this year was taking minutes away from Jaden Ivey. His credit in the league must be 0 if Detroit had to cut him. Like nobody offered even a 2nd round pick for him. Haven't been called off waivers or signed by the minimum.

[@cavanm5519]

Surprised Johnny Davis wasn't on this list too'

[@mikesmusicorner13]

Everytime I see one of these it’s Killian Hayes thumbnail in some way lol

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

lol just found out that Killian was picked ahead of Tyrese Haliburton 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nanathegoat5106]

The Hayes one hurt cause I was squarely on the hype train. Time to phone it in though.

[@connerking1952]

I was waiting for the Johnny Davis segment

[@zaywoppo9427]

Lauri was on one of these list a few years ago

[@divad23]

I honestly can’t understand how Poku can’t get any minutes.

[@Goatlikeitornot]

I'm OKC fan, I can.

[@SmartAlekk]

This is the kinda stuff I think of and don’t say. I just leave them alone and give a “that’s too bad” when they eventually get dropped

[@youtubeaddict1]

You know it's bad when most of his highlights are of his teammates

[@swanyay3304]

The league also has to be honest with the lack of competent scouting. Yes, there are a number of great young prospects either on the verge or taking over the league..yet, there are more bad NBA prospects and it’s showing on and off the court

[@Jordan-wd7vv]

you can’t expect every pick to be even an average nba player. i don’t understand this take

[@OK-yy6qz]

It's a competitive league. Every year 60 new players get drafted (that's without counting the Undrafted ones). And try to find a role usually in an already Filled rosters. Naturally a lot of them won't be able to stay, having to compete with all the Established players and all the new Prospects that come

[@randomguy7863]

NBA teams should sign the GOAT named Kai Sotto💪💪

[@Jordan-wd7vv]

@@randomguy7863 im filippino but the dude sucks lmao

[@wilderthomason3849]

This how I feel about Jalen Green

[@DubCmusicTV]

Dude is a Clarkson without play-making and that's what he is thus far

[@brandencooper1547]

i think bouknight wasn't given a fair chance similiar to malik monk needs new scenary

[@centrist1008]

Lewis reminds me of Johnny Flynn

[@ronan9989]

james wiseman 😂

[@Ciorno2K]

Been gave up since the warriors championship run

[@almac9203]

I told GSW fans that they should trade back and take Haliburton instead of Wiseman and I was told that was crazy. Fans even guaranteed that Wiseman would be better. It looks laughable now 😂

[@marksines1246]

poko will team up with jokic, and lockdown chet in the playoffs like he does in there practice!

[@cartoondude99]

This aged well

[@עומראשכולי]

What with Bol Bol ? Also it’s time to give up on him

[@catanace1741]

If only there was a PG better than Killian Hayes available for the Pistons to draft in the 2020 draft...

[@Gkok]

Tyrese Haliburton

[@catanace1741]

@@Gkok yeah, that was the joke...

[@godkingvontez1108]

Poku bout to go off with the hornets

[@tazzy2778]

Poku not playing because he wanted more money in his new contract last year he was averaging 2 block last year be4 he got hurt

[@frederickdelius1106]

what can be someone like hays' problem? effort? weither practicing or studying?

[@scoutspects1]

All of them could benefit from a move to Europe. It doesn't need to be a top Euroleague team, there are also some good teams which are Eurocup/BCL level.

[@joeyseng8448]

i dont get how this player cant even train enough for them to be average shooter in the NBA. they only have 1 job. if brook lopez can become a 3point shooter, i dont see why anyone cant do it.

[@MO-rl9gl]

We should’nt forget Pokus knee injury. He started last season off well. Then had a terrible injury that has held him back immensely

[@Rianme1ster]

Who's the guy from Washington again? I guess we don't need to include him, cause I even forgot his name.

[@johnyagelka4509]

Id love to see all of these guys go to san antonio for the rest of the season and watch POP fix all of them

[@DGamesForFun]

I think the problem is you are taking 18-22 yr olds and giving them MILLIONS of dollars. They dont feel like they have to work for it anymore.

[@bwes8851]

Never give up on a player as a fan. Sometimes teams cant wait and failed to develop them properly. Numerous things can effect a young players growth. Detroit can't even teach any of the talented guys they have drafted to play at their floor. So any young Detroit player should not be on this list. The organization is a wreck. I bet a ton of players could be better if they left Detroit.

[@DavieMcMillian-cs8bv]

This might be your best video yet 😂😂😂

[@WatchingRightNow]

i love poco hope the lakers can get him and OKC will waive him

[@The2ndavepete]

Poku will find a home. Everybody thinks they will "fix" him.

[@shotbymcfly]

As someone who watched most Alabama basketball games when Kira Lewis was there I can say he was a good college player but he was clearly not the best player on that team [that had Tevin Mack, John Petty, & Herb Jones] and not NBA ready. That was coaching Malpractice by Avery Johnson

[@ltdee1970]

pelicans had Knight & Lewis on the same Summer League Team

[@chrisparker4940]

Bookknight was released already like 2 weeks ago

[@davidbasset7557]

poku coming to Charlotte 🎉

[@0ganj]

Poku has been injured a lot, cant says its time to give up... the man needs a healthy season and actual playing time and he'll blossom

[@oldmanballer5088]

I heard numerous NBA players say Hayes should not start and he’s trash. That says it mor3 than any scout could, most players know who’s good and who isn’t.

[@officialghetty]

Poku still has potential but those other guys are dust

[@dennissvitak5475]

Killian Hayes...38% two point FG's, and only 27% from downtown. This is terrible for a "shooting" guard. They were paying him 6M a year to shoot 27% from three.

[@jan_ravenn]

As a heat fan I would like to take a chance on killian hayes I think he can have like a dante exum comeback

[@brandonmoskos9149]

Can not believe Detroit drafted Killian over Haliburton.

[@ngbproduction]

When We Getting Top 10 SF Video‼️

[@Shortballa11]

facts what happened

[@chrilpy]

It was time to give up on these players years ago

[@ry_an.]

I knew Killian Hayes was easily a bust midway through his second season

[@markieffmorris9263]

Same with Klay Thompson

[@droidgracie4121]

Bucks not giving up on Thanassis 😅

[@shan8245]

As long as they still contributing they be good they not a bust

[@yuxngkidd3145]

I think for Killian overseas is his place rn. Poku I personally think isn’t worthy of a spot on a nba team either. Which is why he got waived.

[@coolfool145]

Bouk didn’t necessarily get the opportunity he deserved as a Hornets fan. The team was terrible, especially this season, but the coach didn’t play him. Hopefully he’ll get another opportunity probably have a career like monk.

[@randygraham926]

Ship Poku to Denver -- they have a terrible bench and he can chat in Serbo-Croat with the Joker. 😂 He actually looked like a poor man's Chet Holmgren when healthy. Not an All Star but a pretty good player. He's too thin for center -- just needs to play forward. Nuggets aren't going to repeat with that awful bench so they better figure it out. 🙂

[@TheBraveOne.]

Go get some meds

[@MrJadude]

Poku still has a chance ... hes just on an impossible team to get playing time on

[@dennissvitak5475]

Bouknight...NEVER started a single game. I looked at his stats, and there is NOTHING he does well.

[@ou8428]

I don't think Hayes would succeed even on the Nuggets or Celtics if these gave him a chance... he's completely selfish, has an attitude problem with NO skills to back it up, has AWFUL bball IQ, and probably doesn't even love the SPORT of basketball but rather what it gave him. Good riddance.

[@ryanonse]

Wheres James wiseman

[@jjhuitron7865]

I do think the Timberwolves are the best team in the league not just cause I’m a Timberwolves fan but I think we’re contender if we don’t lose 10 point leads anymore

[@terrytitus5291]

These players sound like some Nuggets players I saw in the early 2000s before Melo.The NBA drafts so many raw players dreaming of stardom one day but few even have a solid career!

[@ColeYote]

I know he's only a rookie, but we might have to throw Scoot Henderson on the list, guy's been arguably the single worst player in the league this year.

[@Jayskimz]

The Bouknight one blew me cuz he was good at UConn and he just sucks now

[@MAzsiv3]

I forgot all about Poku

[@na_k]

All these players are better than Jake LaRavia. Folks claim he can shoot it, but he's shown no evidence of that on the pro level. Just a "shooter" that can't shoot.

[@windowman9665]

Hayes and bouknight I think can still be 6-9 man on the roster type players. Both of them were drafted into horrible situations. Pistons and hornets are some of the worst for developing players. I would like to see the Toronto raptors pick up Hayes and see if we can’t develope him into a bench player

[@kemillionaire2]

Knew boughknight was trash right from the start. Should have drafted Gelo just for shits and giggles.

[@robrig55]

Killian Hayes is only 22 years old. PIstons obviously does not know how to develop talent. Just look at how they have done with their previous and current ones. Killian needs to be in a team or league where he can grow better. He's not gonna be a superstar but there's hope for him

[@Goxilla]

in 2 years we will talk about Scoot Henderson

[@TyshaunBraxtonthepro]

Killian Hayes is still my GOAT

[@willjones1194]

poku just needs to go to another team. him and Chet are too similar, obviously Chet being a lot better and the thunder are simply just STACKED.

[@depressedcavsfan]

I gave up on poku after year 1

[@jairwest5]

I wouldn’t give up on B.knight. They never even gave him a chance as a lottery pick.

[@ry_an.]

He’s an inefficient shot chucker

[@dennissvitak5475]

Poku hasn't started even one game this year.

[@carsonlane7229]

This aged very well Poku just cut

[@7187case]

If I’m the C’s I bring in Pokusevski next year and let him learn under KP and Al it wouldn’t cost much and with the cap space he’s be a the cheap option that could turn to gold

[@amierulasyraf3956]

I'm glad that u arent in C's exec or something

[@7187case]

@@amierulasyraf3956y if you look at their cap space next yr Browns max kicks in as well as KP then Tatums gets his max plus Jrue and White are up for new deals so bring in a bottom on bench guy who could have up side more than Kornet who would 3-4m more then this kid it’s a good move Let’s here your logic

[@Beastcustomhotwheels]

This is a decent list,but there are many players that belong on this list including over hyped players like Lamelo..

[@markieffmorris9263]

Hayes hasn’t been the same since he walked in on his dad and Bertans