5’8 Lorence Dela Cruz DUNKS Over EVERYBODY! | FEARLESS Pinoy PG with 45 INCH VERT!

Lorence Dela Cruz was one of the most exciting players to watch in last March's NBTC weekend. I'm excited to see what's in store for him in the months to come.
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[@TimelessKnowledge]

To be honest I grew up around a lot of Filipinos and every single one of them were athletic it was crazy.

[@HoopDreams]

Natural athletes but we ain't blessed with height lol

[@puceater2311]

Most are point or shooting guards with no defensive skills.

[@wusaga4eva]

I think it's about the mix. Asian brain with brown athleticism. This is not a racist comment

[@TimelessKnowledge]

@@wusaga4eva yea just a stupid comment

[@wusaga4eva]

@@TimelessKnowledge I'm fillipino foolio. You aren't.

[@jonathanbangui1064]

This kid is 5'8 and can follow the footstep of Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues an American former basketball player. The shortest player ever to play in the National Basketball Association, the 5 ft 3 in Bogues played point guard for four teams during his 14-season career in the NBA. Proud Filipino here kid. I pray that you can someday make it in the big league NBA 👊💪🙏

[@crackerjack9320]

I coached highschool basketball for a few years. Every year I was lucky to have a Philippino point guard. They were all unselfish and we're happier to get an assist than to score points. Great for team chemistry!

[@jasonjerusalem4802]

sounds to me he doesnt want to be blame if they.. point guard here in pinas are always buwaya..

[@ChaseFace2]

Filipino*

[@justinsugay1149]

In the NBA, your ability to play defense is the separator. Not saying anyone can play offense but unless you are at Steph Curry's level offensively, being shorter than 6'6 becomes a problem defensively more often than not and the offense productivity is usually never enough to offset that liability. That said I wish this young man a bright future and to prove everyone including people like me dead wrong. Maybe he can be the next Spud Webb or his own thing and goes all the way and then some! Proud to see a fellow pinoy showcase such great ability!

[@playerone3885]

Even if he becomes an NBA all-star, it doesn't make any of what you said wrong. It just makes him an exception who beat the odds. Under 6'6 guys do struggle defensively, but there are exceptions like Tony Allen, Avery Bradley and CP3. Not to mention you basically HAVE to play point at that height and can't see over the PnR. I wish this kid the best just based on the fact that he seems fun as hell to watch.

[@justinsugay1149]

@@maddcapper4548 Above 6'0, yes. Below that? Please enlighten me. Give me your for examples...

[@davidprofeta2004]

Are you a Filipino my friend?

[@bodler]

@@maddcapper4548 None of these guys are anywhere near 5.8 Also he looks like he doesnt weight more than 140 pounds. Hes still growing though

[@justinsugay1149]

@@davidprofeta2004 Yes sir

[@kelliott7864]

Best vertical I ever saw was a skinny filipino kid in Hawaii with his arm in a cast. Braddah was under six feet, jumping out of the gym and dunking over us easy peasy.

[@blitzztv1135]

he got balls and brain combined..sports and academics..what a guy

[@thirtyacres7504]

Filipinos can jump. He is being listed at 5'10". I'd imagine this is an inflated height listing, or "with shoes." He's 18, I think. Hope he gets a magical growth spurt. Still a beast.

[@dannacht6827]

Don't hope. We're filipino. We not getting any taller lol

[@thirtyacres7504]

@@dannacht6827 Lol, that makes me sad, though. Wish he was 6'2" - 6'3". I want to see a good Filipino NBA player. Asian players in general. But true.. we don't get to choose our genes.

[@rabbithole8592]

@@dannacht6827 I worked with 4 brothers. 2 of them were 6"2 - 6"3. 1 was really short, 5'6" or so and the other was about 5'10".

[@dannacht6827]

@@rabbithole8592 The mixed filipinos kids are taller nowadays because they have access to better nutrition in 1st world countries. The culture is what makes filipino ballers great and competitive.

[@mogulme6190]

@@dannacht6827 they’re taller because they’re mixed

[@KIMJOHND]

I played with a 5 foot 4 Filipino in Representative Basketball in Australia back in the 90s. He was able to reverse or tomahawk dunk on someone, always had at least 4 to 5 dunks per game. I wish we had mobile phones back then.

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

His vertical was higher than Michael Jordan’s. Assuming the basket was 10’ high, lol.

[@johnyeap7133]

how tall is this rim

[@KIMJOHND]

@@johnyeap7133 Its a regular 10 feet

[@Shinobi33]

Even if he doesn't make it to the NBA he'll be a star in the Philippines for a long time

[@HoopDreams]

NBA talks are crazy considering NBA players are one in a million. Highly unlikely, but definitely not impossible. We'll see

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

Maybe if he grows to 6’7.

[@CeonJust]

@@iishyxvietxboyii1nah bro 5’8 enough u just neeed talent

[@Luke.-cv9uv]

@@iishyxvietxboyii1 Have you never seen muggsy bogues?

[@user-zn2lu9et4k]

⁠Basketball is not just about being a leaper. You got to know your role and blend with your team as well.

[@Evorage_]

David Robinson went from 5’9 to 7’1, so he still has a chance to grow a lot

[@williambarney2874]

Didn't really see it here but I would guess he is nasty on defense as well. Dude looks legit! Best of luck young man!

[@orcaninjas6964]

He really ballin inside and outside the court.

[@HoopDreams]

facts

[@sinodastrong1908]

I'm 5 foot 8 and i can block a 6,foot 1 guy. With that 44.5 inch vert,will took him to places for sure,keep going young blood,we're on watch.

[@larryhodge9255]

Yess sirrrr stay humble u got da drip my guy

[@jonathansaavedra8120]

Future KZbinr.

[@monagustin6515]

That's amazing!

[@user-xb8qy5eh1q]

So nice to see a filipino awesome player

[@samueljhaveio1816]

We grew up together in the same colony and then he went aboard. Now he's becoming a good player, am so proud of my brother 🔥🔥🔥

[@777jker]

This guy is actually a special talent

[@Zeppelin512]

Winnipeg represent! 🇨🇦

[@EatinOffMyOwnPlate]

Hops like that are a gift from God. Nothing you can do to get bunnies like that on your own

[@papajayem26]

WINNIPEG REPRESENT! THIS KID IS INSANE 🙏🏻❤️

[@arnelsoriano]

Wow proud Filipino 😍🤠👍 New subscriber Sir from A&V mini farm

[@T-rilla]

I’m proud rn I never seen a Philippines dude who can dunk before ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏽 AMAZING

[@nda8612]

Good for him!!!

[@kunaikakashi008]

If I remember it correctly in the early 2000's there is a 5'4 dunker in Mapua but this kid is great too

[@thestrokepatientengineer]

Thanks for the support and help 🙂

[@bosstonikz261]

this kid is the next mighty mouse of the PH...hope we can see you in gilas soon.

[@josephmontoya6923]

Proud of you mijo

[@user-oi1ez5rd1s]

Did you guys ever hear of Dean Labayen? Filipino kid from Mother Teresa back on late 90's. He played for York U in early 2000's and won CIAU honors. He 6' with crazy hops. He dropped 17 3-pointers in a game once.

[@HaineAozfie-ci5ql]

Gilas na yan!

[@AryehShelElohim]

I’m 5’9 I don’t have the hand eye coordination to do tricks but I’m definitely up the as far as the greatest jumpers in this world

[@socalbeauty1516]

Anyone under 6 ft that can dunk is very good. Anyone under 5'10 that can dunk is impressive

[@awakenedsoul2638]

Someone who only stands 5'5 up to 5'7 who can do IS FREAK OF NATURE!

[@rickcalib2939]

Amazing.👌

[@matteojay6052]

pushing yourself to the limit

[@HoopDreams]

that’s the mentality!! 💯

[@deejaysibug5987]

He is currently listed 5'11

[@watchman316ly]

He needs to play volleyball too...that would be awesome to watch!

[@ProAndJoe]

Seems like a really nice kid!

[@bulletsupremo1676]

Many Filipinos are just born jealous, no matter how great this kid is, his fellow Filipinos will always make sure to find fault in his game just so they can justify their own failures. Whenever I see a fellow Filipino who has the potential to make it far and actually succeed, I just shut my mouth, just support him/her no matter what. I don't give out any damning opinion or any stupid unsolicited advice, I just see the person as better than I am, therefore they don't need one from me period. What they need are prayers and support. This kid is gonna be big.

[@majorkade]

It's an inferiority complex that developed after centuries of colonial rule.

[@alijon96]

sad to say but it is true

[@simplywalter42]

Nope, its not jealousy. They jud have valid point and opinions, everybody has right though. Yung comment nmn nila toto..

[@hood_TheJoker]

im 6'2 had a 44 inch vert ... this is very impressive

[@theawakening9263]

Pinoy pride!!! who said if u aint tall you can't ball? 😂😊😊🎉🎉 my fellow countryman. beating the odds! saludo ako sayo kababayan! keep it up!

[@playboy3698]

Wow Nice Game Content full support my friend

[@youngdresbaby]

That's cool. My couch in high school was 5'5 and was dunking on fools too. Never say never. If you put your mind to it, nothing is impossible 💪🏾.

[@lukelee3]

Damn. All my couch can do is be sat on. 😅

[@youngdresbaby]

@@lukelee3 lol coach

[@akiraishii7871]

He is flying

[@Evorage_]

I hope he gets a growth spurt soon

[@mjohnbaylon7338]

That's Nice👍👏

[@jdniuz1224]

This is crazy.

[@schneider9615]

There’s more than a few 5’8” Pinoys who can dunk, man. In the states especially.

[@luisbenitez1294]

In Cali when I was balling there was a Filipino team couldn’t bet them too good as a team 😮

[@choward5430]

Back in the day, there was a rec league team named "FLIPS." They had two twins who could dunk like this.

[@J.Col_]

will grow more

[@katttpiffnsam]

Pinoy Pride!

[@malakhyoyo]

Short but his dunk looks aint weak 🔥

[@MG53v8]

Whoa that's madness

[@HoopDreams]

Crazy athlete!

[@carlosridd140]

Im from aruba. I luv filipino basketbal

[@TheSentry66]

Impressive! 👍👍

[@HoopDreams]

yessir

[@lifeafterfinefact4368]

The copyright of maclum move🔥

[@suparcamel5852]

A lot of people mention Spud Webb, and Mugsy bouges making it into the NBA, but that was a completely different era, the game has changed since then and has become more unforgiving towards shorter players. Isiaiah Thomas 5'9, Chris Clemons 5'9, Tyler Ulis 5'9, Junior Robinson 5'5. These players have been proven to be able to dominate any league outside the NBA, yet have been passed on by the NBA. Not trying to be negative, but unless he's a good cut better than these guys I think chances are very low.

[@goldenstatew2399]

Exactly, u can't be short and Asian lol

[@garyjones2614]

He has some ups for sure , The Level of the competition of a lot of players under 6FT is packed with guys who can jump out the gym ,,,,, Myself included .

[@HoopDreams]

Muggsy was a pesky defender at 5’3. If u under 6 feet in the NBA, u definitely need to be an elite defender

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

@@goldenstatew2399 Look at Jeremy Lin. When given the chance, he was playing better than an experienced John Stockton for an extended period of time. He outscored Koby Bryant in his first matchup with him. But he wasn't given the chance. Bottom line, appreciate the gifts you have and use them to the best of your ability. Have fun playing ball, Lorence -- and do the best you can. That's success.

[@goldenstatew2399]

@@wellnesspathforme6236 Jeremy is 6'3 at least and even at that, where is he now? I'm just saying NBA isnt really built for Asian players, sorry lol did u hear about everynight players were going at lin hard to try and test him and his " toughness"

[@ronaldlee7566]

Nate Robinson in the making.

[@tripnirevic2267]

Coach mavs is waving haha

[@germarpayla9845]

Future Raptors Player..

[@charlesllywelyngarcia8826]

It's only news because he's Filipinos. As Filipinos are naturally short. But if you go to any inner city in the US, you will find lots of players with similar hops and better skills. The fact that he goes to Central Wyoming should tell you that he was ignored by Div1 schools

[@HoopDreams]

Or maybe he just needs an opportunity to try out at a Div 1 school

[@birdbangbobaruni]

The flip nate

[@robertnew9273]

💯💯💪💙💎 he got game to

[@bentonecummings3056]

That's one dangerous kuya on the court...

[@ysaganiybarra6661]

Wow 👍👍👍

[@monkeyzeetube]

Pinoy Spud Webb!

[@joyu1555]

KBL is watching 👀👀👀

[@oscarlacson1471]

The next Filipino Pacqiao!! God bless Filipinos!

[@maryjoyyurag1725]

Malupit pa kai abando tong batang to galing🎉

[@rookie2177]

He has serious skill and will face certain challenges coming out of Canada but hopefully he can keep silencing all the haters…

[@luquibo418]

45 inch vertical bro's insane

[@NC16MusicVideos]

back in 1994-1997. My man Jeffrey Mui who's height was 5'5" He was dunking with teo hands on the streets!

[@sino7893]

Those knees gonna go bye bye

[@SirAntBo]

Pinoys are finally tappin in to their super powers 💪🏿

[@HoopDreams]

yessir

[@SirAntBo]

@@HoopDreams 💪🏿

[@leodegariosomera4312]

Stay focused lorence

[@HoopDreams]

Yessir

[@justlovenohate4662]

Could be the very first

[@henrythien]

he can be top scorer in china league already.

[@Kamiretarded]

He’s Filipino

[@fishboymc9542]

tufff

[@ernieInocencio]

I’m not surprised.. when I was playing competitive basketball tournaments back in the days in the mid 80s, there were several guys that could dunk and they were 5’6” 5’7.. one could dunk standing up.. and to me that’s impressive…But I never witnessed in actual game, unfortunately…

[@dudeparetsongz]

@3:11 y’all already know where he is taking his talents to.

[@PhiyackYuh]

Exactly. Either in pba because his game stands out vs locals or japan league. Pretty ordinary athleticism for his age. Nowhere near the likes of mugsy, boykins, isiah or nate robinson who are all freaks.

[@alekeyy]

@@PhiyackYuh what u hating for

[@junielpioquinto3258]

I hope he'll be the next IT in NBA. :)

[@HoopDreams]

NBA players are one in a million. Being under 6 feet, the odds are stacked against his favor. But we already know that. Maybe he won’t make it? But maybe he will? 👀

[@icyboy771z]

@@HoopDreams If Kai Sotto who is like 7'2 and skilled dont make it, 0 chance this 5'8 kid does

[@ASouthernBoyCanSurvive]

@@HoopDreams zero chance

[@MJTCycling]

Lakas

[@atlanticatmosphere6695]

Spud webb frog leap dang

[@povertybay3260]

Nate Robinson was 5 ft 8 and won the NBA dunk contest 3 times I remember him in college playing for UW dominating the inside oh by the way in high school I believed he high jumped over 7ft took second place in the state high jump, lost to a 5'8" Asian kid from Tacoma

[@Cbts_jtny]

That's great. He wasn't playing against anyone. I didn't see anyone barely over 6'0 I'm glad y'all have something to cheer for but y'all know how this story ends. Ala Jeremy Lin. And yes he's playing college at what level d3 c'mon now if he was that tough in Canada drake would be giving the stamp of approval😂

[@donvaldez841]

💪💪💪

[@d0cn0tes]

I’ve heard of a 5’6 American NBA player who won a slam dunk contest named Spud Webb.

[@Pong0221]

Spud Webb👍👍👍💪💪💪❤❤❤

[@HoopDreams]

legend

[@aeco15]

Bro got his dunk stats maxed out for his height

[@primalnecessity]

It's the food in Canada man

[@chefjonathan4018]

Kid is legit

[@Cjemadden]

as someone who has played against lorence, hes a fucking demon on the court

[@kukka2454]

mybe he will first Pilipino In NBA

[@jessecarrington6194]

I, Jesse Carrington, am a Filinegro who had some potential as a youth with quite a few Team MVP honors in basketball for my city league teams and was later a champion on several occasions with my school teams, but this brother is by far more than twice as skilled as I was. It took me two consecutive games to drop a top personal total of 51 points which was done in the city recreational league that I played for whereby Lorence Dela Cruz did it in ONE game (and that was in high school). Not only that, but he also had a 67 point game in high school! I am so proud of this genius Pinoy boy, Lorence Dela Cruz, with his 4.0 GPA and so forth and so on. Lorence is definitely a cool nerd representin'! Word! Personally, I had above a 4.0 Academic GPA with a 4.2 Academic GPA specifically during grade 11. By the way, my cousin, Rowland Roda, played in the FIBA League. I am definitely a proud FIlinegro fellow. UHYUHYAY! I think that Lorence Dela Cruz can definitely take his brilliant skills to the NBA.

[@monagustin6515]

NBA prospects are those that can defend Well, taller and athletic!

[@thewaterbearer4582]

He shoots like a nba player

[@johndeluna692]

Filipino basketball teams should hire this guy to teach them how to train to jump.

[@thewhitewolf315]

Nathan Philips Square 4:40

[@antoniogarciarodriguez5741]

Hola🇪🇸Wooooow INCREIBLE 🧐🤯

[@HoopDreams]

hoop dreams international lol