7 NBA Players Who Always TURN IT UP In The Playoffs

Let's take a look at some NBA players who reach new heights when playoff time arrives. Hope you enjoy!
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[@rylerland]

Daily reminder that Jimmy Butler is Michael Jordan’s son.

[@tremiller3988]

Well said frfr💪💪💯

[@mcNuggetMuncher]

So that's why he's black. Thanks for the info

[@dondurrty]

💯

[@Mike_Malicious]

You’re God Damn Right.

[@deadfriendsrecords2938]

Other way around

[@TheAdidasKnifer]

From underdog to unstoppable, Jimmy Butler's annual playoff runs continue to captivate and inspire us all. There's just something special about watching a player shine when the stakes are high, and with each miraculous performance, Butler further cements his status as one of the game's greats. Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply appreciate the beauty of clutch plays and heroic feats, there's no denying that these unforgettable moments have become an integral part of recent NBA history."

[@Late2Hoops]

I'll now never forget those two shots Jimmy hit when The Bucks were up 109-107. absolutely out of this world.

[@BabylonGateLA]

What game foo!?

[@emanoluin2723]

And you'll never forget, the Luka Doncic and Dmitch shot he hit off an inbound pass to send it into OT.

[@ktvindicare]

Dude Jamal Murray vs Donovan Mitchell was one of the best 1 on 1 duels ive ever seen, and by far the best ive seen as a neutral fan. Those two balled out of their minds in that series, it was spectacular.

[@jadprinz482]

Reggie’s post season numbers is what got him into the HOF

[@ligaya12]

75th Anniversary Team too.

[@chad_b]

I've become a really big Jimmy Butler fan. He's never played for my favorite team but after hearing his life story and everything he has overcome I was very impressed. Then I learned how hard working and dedicated he is. It's also crazy that he can play at a whole new level in the playoffs. I wouldn't be surprised if he really is Michael Jordan's son

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

Rondo and Jamal Murray are 2 guys that you instantly think of. That Bull’s/Celtics series from 2009 is one of my all time favorite playoff series. Rondo was on another level when it came to the playoffs. Murray too. Murray steps it up another notch in the playoffs.

[@Trillyana]

Mavs: "Alright, show us what Playoff Rondo is all about" Rondo: "No, I don't think I will"

[@Chairman_Miao]

lol I remember that series, Rondo basically quit on the mavs

[@bandjolyn]

@@Chairman_Miao Not basically, he straight up quit on that team.

[@dw4867]

All thanks to the "brilliant" mind of Rick Carlisle...

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Thanks for including Jokic in here and helping to dispel the absolute myth that he's a playoff choker. Dude has always raised his game in the playoffs, and his lack of success is purely due to him missing Murray and MPJ the past few seasons

[@chauvintookaknee4blm268]

He's injured now and still had a decent series against the twin towers

[@mastermarcon8311]

He’s gonna lose to the suns and if not then then the warriors. His stats doing better doesn’t matter if he’s a center who isn’t great at defense.

[@shyamnatarajan5149]

​@@mastermarcon8311 All GSW have to do is limit his assist then they win the series

[@Yeeah_Budyy]

​@@chauvintookaknee4blm26826p 12r 9a on 50%FG is ,,decent"? That's just shows you how good the guy is

[@jgozter]

@@mastermarcon8311 Some take you got there... facepalm...

[@alxx292]

Kawhi is pretty easily the best playoff performer here. None of these guys can give you an efficient 28 ppg consistently while also giving you great defense apart from Hakeem. He’s averaged 30 points on 64% TS since 2017 that’s crazy.

[@francobono4732]

I think that Manu Ginóbili elevated His game in playoffs too

[@tj5180]

Yes

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

A lot of Spurs from back then did

[@powerguiller]

He forgot Luka too after the Mavs didn’t make the play-in this year😂

[@s_ame1135]

Nah. His averages are 13/4/4 in the regular seasons and 14/4/3.5 in the playoffs. He literally played the same.

[@ANIMANG4]

if you look Manu Ginobili stats in Regular season and Playoffs it looks pretty the same, but he has some incredible playoffs runs, attacking, defending, making game winning shots and as a leader too.

[@thewanderinghapa]

I know it's his first playoff series, but I really do feel like De'Aaron Fox has really stepped up his game -> from his shot selection, scoring, and leadership -> he's done a lot during this series to rally his team or to get them to stay on focus. Hoping they continue to play thru this series and have a playoff streak over multiple seasons.

[@Evenmixer]

Rajon Rondo is also known to step up when games are on national TV 😂 Man, Rondo really was special

[@jasonwolfe3252]

Just imagine if he had a jumpshot

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

It's a shame that Reggie Miller didn't win a championship ring during his playing days. Game 1 of the Playoffs Conference Semifinals on May 7, 1995 between the Pacers and the Knicks was a great game.

[@tj5180]

They were close in 1998 and 1995

[@Theterminato2013]

@@tj5180 They we’re even closer in 2000.

[@swaggyz3]

Damn as a bulls fan , I'm a little hurt you didn't talk about Rondo in the 16-17 playoffs. He led us up 2-0 vs the 1st seed celtics an then went down with injury an the bulls lost the next four

[@nicksamp515]

Jimmy Butler's performance right now is absolutely phenomenal. Everybody preaching that they would be swept easily by the bucks and turns out they are on the verge of getting gentlemen's swept tonight. If they win against the bucks tonight, I hope they go to the finals and hoping that the Lakers would also go to the finals to finish where they left off. I feel that the last 2020 finals could go either way if everybody on the heat was healthy.

[@dbabu51]

Jimmy is insane he’s always doing it all he played at least 45 minutes in game 4

[@sergrito]

What a great video!! Thanks. Loved Miller, he was scary

[@DynastyIcon]

HIMMY BUTLER 🔥 I'm damn proud to be a HEAT fan and it was incredible to watch Playoff Jimmy absolutely GO OFF‼ it was nothing Giannis or Holiday or any of the Bucks could do.. they were leaving Miami with an L 💯

[@jlui21]

-- And to think, Philly chose Ben Simmons over Butler.

[@DynastyIcon]

@@jlui21 and we thank Philly very much for that 💯

[@Shaz-Daz]

Great vid Andy! 🙏👍💪

[@AndrewL31413]

Dirk was another guy. His numbers were always better in the playoffs despite being known as a choker before 2011. He has the record for most free throws made in row as well.

[@mra-firm]

Who's here after Miami beat Milwaukee in 5?

[@eliprimetime5677]

Can't forget about Anthony Edwards man dude been killing it and held his own

[@panner11]

Still too small of a sample to count Ant just yet. He was great in the regular season too. And one or two amazing series is good, but now that the pressure and expectation is there, the next years will be the real test.

[@eliprimetime5677]

@@panner11 fasho bro

[@gabgameng3757]

Jimmy Buckets just proved himself again tonight.

[@luka1000car]

Ah yes my favorite player... Donovan Lillard

[@cameronrivers8650]

make a video on all 8 seeds beating number 1 seeds

[@BrogodHuncho]

Here after Jimmy Butler knocked the Bucks out the playoffs in 5😂

[@morriscastillo9587]

Great video! Hey Andy, how about an episode about players that are good in regular season but don't show up in playoffs?

[@Greenglower2012]

Sadly half the list would be some of my favorite players (russ, harden, pg13, etc)

[@AirRusher1992]

Of course who can't make a video like this without mentioning guys like Rajon Rondo, Reggie Miller and Jimmy Butler especially Butler who would always turn up 10 notches once the Playoffs commence.

[@i_fuze_hostages6]

Damn this aged well already 😂

[@eaglewinnings8003]

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[@robertiulian1643]

The best youtube channel!!🔥🔥🔥

[@williefaulker]

As a sixers fan ,not being able to keep Jimmy will always sting. Literally was perfect for this team and we kept Brett Brown ( Jimmy confirmed this on JJ podcast that him and Brett had issues ) over him.

[@meetdavid2024]

Imagine if they chose jimmy over tobias

[@williefaulker]

@@meetdavid2024 they didn't chose Jimmy over Tobias.

[@meetdavid2024]

@@williefaulker that’s why I said imagine if

[@CooperBayBay]

Olajuwon also embarrassed Shaq in the finals. Also every playoffs the Rockets made, he was fasting through Ramadan.

[@orphanismful]

Dude, this is a really well written video

[@gillfreddie4100]

Cannot be more proud of jimmy buckets.

[@AirRusher1992]

Still waiting for the pre-LeBron Cavs and new CBA videos. Btw can you make a video about the Clippers in terms of where do they go from here after getting bounced out by the Suns in the first round.

[@barles_charkley614]

Devin Booker might make his into this list. The way his game elevates come playoff time

[@eddiew2325]

Also Jayson Tatum

[@nicksamp515]

Not yet. He still got a lot to prove to be on this list, especially how he sucked in the 2021 finals and last playoffs.

[@barles_charkley614]

@@nicksamp515 b2b 40 point games in his first playoffs and finals is bad!?? Tf is good in your book

[@s_ame1135]

Comparing his regular season and playoff stats, he only average +3pts difference and almost the same stats for rebounds and assists. Lol

[@Terror832]

Spoilers 1. Rajon Rondo 2. Hakeem Olajuwon 3. Kawhi Leonard 4. Nikola Jokic 5. Reggie Miller 6. Jamal Murray 7. Jimmy Butler

[@youngmelo1841]

Jokic just took 29 shots in game 5 Vs the Wolves but people would still question if he's aggressive enough to lead a team. He averaged 30+ PPG in 2 of his last 3 1st round series

[@kevinwidjaja7790]

Butler today to knock out the bucks!

[@colepolitz6482]

Dirk Nowitzki is definitely up there.

[@taetweaking]

The rondo respect 💯 gotta subscribe

[@barca29np]

Rondo wasn't only with the Celtics as playoff rondo, but also with the bulls 👍

[@patrickkirkham]

Not when they won anything

[@milanbarac5832]

Don't forget the Pelicans the year they swept Blazers

[@jimbobfisher8904]

And in the lakers championship

[@kaysings9672]

It might be a small sample size but I’m curious about Anthony Edwards numbers in the playoffs compared to the regular season

[@markojelic9912]

I would also add Luka Doncic. He always improves his box score and his efficency. He was best scorer in every playoffs he has been part of.

[@robertbaldoza4452]

Aaaaand Jimmy Butler just showed the Bucks the door

[@LeviAntics]

MJ be like “Jimmy I am your father”

[@danielvasquez3758]

Jimmy Buckets!!! Can’t stop him!!!

[@akamikedavid]

I know it's not whole playoffs so wouldn't make this video but honorable mention to Game 6 Klay!

[@chrismendez1770]

Like SELFISH Father like SELFISH son 😂😂😂

[@johndexyquidato9890]

imagine if he hit that last shot against celtics last year, that would be 2020 finals & 2022 finals birth

[@nicksamp515]

They had better chances against the warriors to be honest if they went to the finals. Tatum sucked big time and I'm pretty sure that won't happen with Jimmy buckets. Wiggins would have a VERY hard time against him as well compared to Tatum

[@s_ame1135]

​@@nicksamp515 Yup. I remembered the Heat playstyle that year is almost identical as how the Warriors were playing thus far. Not to mention, both coaches are experienced and both teams have defining cultures. The Heat are definitely a better match-up than the Celts. Unfortunate it just took 1 possession for them to lose that ECF.

[@17thNO]

All dem dudes are real in the playoffs against good teams and players.

[@FabStripes]

You forgot to mention how Rondo also cooked the No. 1 seed Celtics in the first two games of the first round with the Bulls in the 2017 playoffs. They went up 2-0 and he absolutely dominated both games. Unfortunately he got injured after the second game. After that they lost all four games without him. That‘s crazy!

[@bleach4k239]

Next video: 7 NBA Players who becomes a plumber in the playoffs

[@marioaustin9312]

Underrated example: mike bibby

[@JWoodyy]

Luka Snubbed BIG TIME

[@Anthonydu01630]

Luka is just as good in the regular season and he is still very young and only played 5 playoffs series in his career

[@malditoduende2140]

Jalen Brunson should be on the next one of these

[@nnnp634]

No doubt.

[@s_ame1135]

No doubt.

[@lucasdelima6147]

Donovan mitchell. This year he didnt show off but, i bet he will transform into a beast against the knicks to get back in the playoff run. He has also multiple 50p games and great level of play. He deserves to be here

[@josegregosilao414]

welp, he choked again in playoffs, same case in utah

[@s_ame1135]

Lmao. Mitchell is a regular season guy. He disappears in the playoffs everytime except in the bubble where he arguably had less pressure. Then again, that's the same playoffs where TJ Warren turned into MJ so should we really count that?

[@chancerasonable8424]

PLAYOFF HIMMY BUTLER!!!!! Heatlifer here from Philippines!

[@prodxvr]

in a few years we’ll be talking about rui hachimura

[@s_ame1135]

Lol

[@yoshikigrg8]

MJ's secret son!

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Playoffs Rondo REAL 💪🔥💪

[@kai9601]

Here after bucks got eliminated

[@dunbrevur8185]

its crazy that kawhi is becoming a what if bc he has had such a great career and if he stayed healthy he couldve become a top 10 all time great

[@dunbrevur8185]

@@IshoDominatesLuciferAndGoetia hence why I said could’ve. Reading comprehension goes a long way

[@vinny_the_kidd]

You forgot Dirk 😢

[@tarilapoweigha4037]

Paul George is the number 1 player to blame for the Clippers choking vs the Nuggets in the bubble .

[@chubbibots]

suprised Dirk is not here. One of a handful of players to ave 25 and 10 in the playoffs.

[@Jstacksxxx]

Bruh I’m a mavs fan, do you not remember all the hate dirk got before he won a championship? He got killed for winning mvp and getting knocked out in the 1st round by a 8th seed team

[@chubbibots]

@@Jstacksxxx ill give you that. that was a terrible playoffs for him. terrible matchup for him and terrible coaching imo. but if you check it out, his game in the playoffs elevate. i think he didnt get the help he needed most years to win

[@enkhboldsanjid8088]

Most underrated 2 champion of Nba all time-Rajon Rondo

[@SavageGaming313]

Been A fan of jimmy since chi days

[@oldenoughtowatchify]

I was really hoping this was going to be an NBA Goober video

[@chauvintookaknee4blm268]

Reggie Miller, Himmy, West, Kawhi, Barry

[@matthewalston927]

Bro playoff Rondo was so fukn’ goated🐐

[@christianjohnson2918]

I don’t what’d be more impressive: The 8th seeded Heat beating the 1 seeded bucks, or the bucks potentially coming back from a 3-1 lead. What y’all think?

[@TheBBCSlurpee]

Honestly it’d probably be the easiest 3-1 comeback ever so I’d be more impressed if bucks close out

[@panner11]

This is probably the only time the team up 3-1 is more impressive if they won. The bucks are loaded and as long as Giannis stays healthy, bucks should still be favored to win. Without herro, the heat's offensive generation is just Jimmy at this point. So it's either gonna take another miracle game from Jimmy or implosion from the Bucks for the heat to buy a win.

[@nicksamp515]

The Heat beating the bucks in 5 is faaaarrrrr moreee impressive. Bucks are the best team in the NBA for a reason with Giannis being considered as the best player in the league and them getting gentlemen swept by an 8th seeded team who everybody was writing off even before the play-in started? It would send shockwaves to the league and I'd go far as to say it's going to top what the warriors did with Dallas in 07.

[@NumberStatsFax]

Jimmy Butler now has the most 40-point Playoff games in Heat franchise history. scored 98 points in the past two playoff games. In NBA only Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor, and Jerry West scored more points in consecutive playoff games. Top 10 - Most points in consecutive playoff games: Jordan - 112 (1986) Jordan - 105 (1988) West - 101 (1965) Jordan - 99 (1993) Baylor - 99 (1962) Barry - 98 (1967) Butler - 98 (2023) West - 96 (1965) Jordan - 96 (1993) ...multiple players with 95 Himmy Jimmy Butler avg a whopping 37 PPG 6 RPG 5 APG 2SPG 70% FT 44% from 3 59% FG 37 MPG Himmy also has 98 points) is the 7th player in NBA history to record 95+ points in a 2-Game span in the Playoffs. He joins: Michael Jordan (8 spans, high of 112 points) Jerry West (3 Spans, high of 101 points) Elgin Baylor (2 Spans, high of 99 points) Kevin Durant (95 points, 2019) Rick Barry (98 points, 1967) Wilt Chamberlain (95 points, 1960)

[@daquancarney9828]

Bob Dandrige is definitely a high level performer in the playoffs

[@rhvanastrea]

Kawhi is sensational if he doesnt get injured but that is a very big if

[@richmb904]

Andy Hoops 🤝 Jimmy Butler

[@jOe_hOLL4nD]

people who Andy Hoops forgot to add to clutch time performers: Andy Hoops.

[@tuesday65971]

The We Believe Heat knocked off the Bucks in 5. Damn.

[@rnuke_rocket]

Jimmy Buckets is the secret son of MJ 😂

[@steinzky7736]

he does resemble MJ

[@HappyTofu2424]

Jamal Murray is so average in the regular season then looks like a younger more athletic Steph Curry in the playoffs, it's insane. I remember during the bubble he was averaging like 30 pts on 50/50/90 splits and coming back from two 3-1 deficits.

[@Rogue_Centurion]

He’s built different in the playoffs

[@jmu76featuring61]

Remember when yall were saying jimmy was the problem In Minnesota 😂 yall switched up real quick

[@chuancey0389]

Honorable mention game 1 dj augustine

[@creativeusername1129]

the only time I saw Jimmy Butler visibly tired was when he was going 1v5 vs the lakers in the bubble finals

[@nahidahmed4773]

Typo when you put Lillard's stats instead of Mitchell. Otherwise great video!!!

[@maelhadj3588]

Dude how could you forget Big Shot Bob ?

[@Jstacksxxx]

😂😂😂 he said players who turn it up more in the playoffs than regular season. Robert Horry makes shots when it matters yes, but he did the same in the playoffs as he did in the regular season

[@Slame333]

Murray and Jokic on here, but not Book is just disrespectful. Back to back 40 point games in the finals. Averaging 37 a game so far in the playoffs this year. And he levels up his defense too. Smh my head

[@andyalive]

Joker looking good

[@billfisher304]

Jamal Murray is the most underrated player in basketball right now… he’s a problem for any team that he plays…

[@s_ame1135]

Murray reminds me of prime Brandon Roy.

[@DahakaCL]

8:05 you said Mitchell but screen shows Lilliard :). Good video as always.

[@ricoriofrer3706]

8:05 talks about Donovan Mitchell but the screen caption shows LILLARD!😮

[@ryanmonostori9306]

I think Luka Doncic and Trae young easily fit in this list

[@prestoCreams]

It's obvious on Luka bro, he's badass in playoffs, that Trae is can be true tho.

[@Kermit_T_Frog]

The names are right, but players who improve over their regular season performance fall into two categories. Lazy and unselfish. Rondo falls in the first category, Jokic in the latter. Rondo doesn't wake up until playoff time. Jokic tries to keep his teammates involved and scores less when there is less on the line. The only player on this list who appears to actually elevate his game is Jimmy Butler. And you miss the guy who was probably all-time in elevating his game during the playoff. Dirk Nowitski.

[@tiyopaenguin]

Harden, Simmons, Randle, Siakam, Lowry, Beal

[@khaledabdulaleem5620]

Rondo should still be in the Hall of Fame. He doesn't get the recognition or respect because of his time with Dallas and Sacramento. The Celtics COULDN'T win or compete on a high level without him and the Lakers NEEDED him to win that bubble ring

[@viktorkopinc4055]

Big game James and Joe Dumars + Vinnie Johnson from the same period of around from 87-90, basically Lakers and Pistons were the best teams in the playoffs of the 80's because Larry got hurt and Lenny never saw his time in the garden. Both teams had players build specifically for the playoffs. In todays game I'd give an honorable mention Goran Dragić, since he was a sophomore nobody who put up the greatest 4 quarter performance of all time on May 7th 2010, even in the Finals 2020 he was balling till he got hurt, after that Lakers were clear victors, before that we were surprised how exceptional Jimmy and Goran were playing. Dragić is mister 3rd quarter, he always gets it going in the third for club and country.

[@Jakeakatheone]

Murray Showing up in the FINALS now too.

[@jeffreyjoshuadesola-gf5bs]

Surprise, surprise. Do you know that Jimmy Buckets was also a member of that 2012 BULLS-SIXERS Round 1 Playoffs upset. The tide has changed. But that upset couldn't be possible if Rose didn't tear his ACL.

[@selras9413]

I think we need to put Joker off of the list, as good as he is in both the regular season and playoffs his defence constantly was getting exploited year after year in the playoffs and unless he suddenly becomes a good defender OR the Nuggets find an elite running mate that can cover for him idt they'll advance deep.