Attention to Detail: Chris Lykes 🔬 // Undersized Guards

I don't think the majority of hoopers understand what it takes to be an elite college or pro player when you're under 6-foot, let alone under 5'10". Chris has been doing his thing since high school, so it was only right I broke his game down under the microscope. If you're an undersized guard watching this video, know that all of these qualities take a TON of work and experience, but most of them can be added to the bag...
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[@LeBeautiful]

Lowkey a handle god with his quickness and IQ. Good breakdown

[@goodvibes9655]

Yo why you on every KZbin video I watch

[@kinga9301]

Lebeautiful bro SCREW YOU. STOP COMMENTING ON EVERY DAMN VIDEO I WATCH. PLEASE

[@fortuneaniyi8601]

Every vid man, just saw him on a gq vid couple weeks ago

[@dweebazoid8456]

Saw him play against UNC last year, absolutely insane player. Smallest player on the court by at least 6 inches and somehow had the biggest impact. Been a fan of the guy ever since.

[@curryempire831]

Julian Newman should watch this

[@BobJones-bh9qz]

Curry Empire that dude just doesn’t go anywhere with any of his moves, or even get low, he just moves his head around lol

[@longlivekobe5316]

Hes a great shooter and dribbler he just doesn't know how to use his own skills

[@stephencurry6101]

@@longlivekobe5316 yeah, he's as skill as he gonna get but his IQ is garbage, athleticism too

[@Goatlence]

💀

[@anthonyantmanedwardsisbett8197]

mtlballer IT Julian is a great shooter ? Lmaoooo

[@jayt293]

These videos are so underrated, your understanding of the game is on a whole different level

[@user-zj1cz9fc6u]

Lykes is super athletic! His bounce is well above 45 inches. Not saying that’s everything, but it definitely helps out a lot. His wing span is above average for his height, plus he can also palm the ball. Lykes is built to be one of the better smaller players out there, if not the best.

[@Blank100k]

something that I really love about him especially as a small guard (5'5) myself is how fast he plays, he constantly forces the defense to try and predict what he's going to do. Its also really interesting because it looks like he reads the defenses direction the second they start moving and then he counters.

[@dangelodrummond8315]

I remember his ballislife videos, fire mixtape fasho. Always rooting for the shorter Hoopers !

[@kennywarren3574]

5'7 Damian Lillard. Quick hop footwork on the shots, pick and roll IQ, speed changes, off arm, finishing especially with the same foot same hand, arm band on the right arm. Doesn't really do the pound dribble tho.

[@chunkemonkethatrillsterr5970]

Never heard of his name but he's a shifty bucket

[@davidhall4401]

I have been using this same off arm move as him to get to the cup. Most people think you can only use this stuff in the NBA, but it's being taught at all levels. And most players should have this in their arsenal because no one can just speed by opponents every time without being bumped. If you put your off arm into the defender's mid section it negates his ability to get back into the play. Always make contact with the defender first because it will knock him off balance, giving you a better chance to score. Whoever initiates contacts first wins the battle.

[@aaronpetch7936]

you should do one on Kihei Clark! He’s one of the best ACC guards who does all the right things for his team despite a small frame like Chris’

[@blakeverner164]

I hope Chris makes it to the league 🙏🏼

[@igorsmiilyyk8273]

Board man gets paid! Attention to detail: Rebounding secrets please!

[@YNGSMO]

Want it more than the other dude

[@thedimedropper9601]

Box out, swim moves (my favourite is on a free throw where right after they shoot it, I fake it one way and go the other), looking and knowing the shots and where they are likely to land (if you shoot left wing, if it's short, it's gonna be to the left, long will be to the right)(most of the time, there are times it will throw you off), tap outs can be a useful one (like Tyson Chandler), quick explosive jumps are helpful, and if you're shorter, get a running start if possible, but also note that is way better for offensive boards since some defenders will just naturally turn to look where the ball is and not put a body on a player). That's the most I got for boards. Hope it helps.

[@shootsir]

Most short guys who play at this level has no problem with their offence. It's their defense makes them go undrafted

[@johndavis9321]

That’s a fact

[@jontemccants]

In the same sense most tall players have a hard time guarding short players. Look at Trae Young, Kemba Walker, Dame Lillard... hell even Chris Paul. Yes these guys are taller than Chris Lykes but compared to the other guards in the league their short. Btw just because google say somebody height is 6’3 or so doesn’t mean that is true because they said KD was 6’10 at one time which is the same height as Demarcus Cousins but standing next to him it’s obvious that KD is 7’0.

[@driftslidecrashmoney]

@@jontemccants maybe its cause Cousins lies about his height as well. His actually 6'9. Most USA players lie about Height. not sure why.

[@dmpproductions.5328]

I watched him in person an absolutely amazing hooper, and I got to meet him after nice,humble and overall cool dude

[@nicholasikwueme8590]

The difference between he and Newman, he way way more athletic, quicker and stronger. He just doesn’t shoot 3 and dribble without reason

[@unknownplayer2615]

Nicholas Ikwueme also he actually goes somewhere with his moves and he also knows how to read the defense

[@mcmerry2846]

Newman is just a hype

[@hugosantos6082]

Thank u so much for noticing my request on IG I have been asking these for YEARS!!! Myles Powell next?

[@ab-15188]

The NBA lowkey need to bring Jeremy Lin back. How is Calderon still in the league compare to Lin? Lol

[@joestuehmer7967]

Lin is overrated he literally only had like a 2-3 week Star level run that is overhyped.. As soon as he left the Hawks last year Trae Young started to average 25/9 a game he clearly was holding Trae back. If he ever gets to the league he shouldn't play more than 10 mins a game

[@dsg3053]

Go to a Jeremy Lin video and spam.

[@johndavis9321]

Joe Stuehmer so a back up was y trae struggled....

[@joestuehmer7967]

@@johndavis9321 At one point in the season Lin was getting around the same mins as Trae they both were getting like 26 mins a game then once Lin left Trae averaged 25/9 for the last 3 months of the season.. Lin was getting way too much playing time

[@johndavis9321]

Joe Stuehmer fair point

[@hoopmentalityph4483]

this channel is so useful to get your game up!

[@2AMCrcoky]

Shoulder on hips(easier to attack and faster) Sizes ups Speed changes(slow to quick) (quick to slow) Off arm(make sure to make contact first) Creating contact

[@Eldineromike]

went to elementary and middle school with him, he's been a bucket since then

[@oramonika9758]

Excellent video. You could have dragged this out for the extra ad revenue like some KZbinrs do but this was choc full on analysis, demonstration, on point commentary with footage to match. Subbed 💯

[@kennylattimore2608]

DMV 💯💪🏾

[@loveofchristjesusholinessc8584]

Your doing your thing bro #roadto1mill

[@JA-vf6rn]

Great video bro🔥🏀 I was wondering, since the season is postponed if you would be able to analyze John Stockton or Karl Malone

[@cashcronicles3161]

Yea Lykes💪🏽💪🏽keep puttin on

[@julianalexander6602]

One of my favorites🙌🙌 been recognize his talent 😃

[@darkangel2327]

His footwork is on point

[@JayYangInspires]

More of these small guard videos pls 👍🏼

[@Abubuckets]

Love this they always wanna call that off arm seal on the lay up a foul in pick up games

[@KNOXBLOCK]

Can’t wait for him to get to the hill and show out! WPS!

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

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[@unclemiketv1]

Probably one of the biggest lykes fans out here my game is just like his he just way better 🤣

[@lifutao3446]

great video for me. I'm 5'9 and often have a 6'1 guy guarding me in pickup

[@Chandasouk]

wow. Have not heard from this guy in a while.

[@davson15]

Break down mad cold 🥶 woe

[@timmyd5055]

Loved watching him with Lonnie

[@javeerjoarder9895]

0:13 “under the microscope” 💀

[@6aliph77]

Good works. Ayers work ethic on point

[@longlivekobe5316]

I was asking for this finally

[@razza1580]

Can you do another attention to detail of Jayson Tatum

[@coreychandler7526]

Arkansas has loaded up with him, Toney, and Umude. Gonna be fun to watch

[@rentinghouseseveryday3739]

Can you guys do a Simon wheeler breakdown? Dudes a bucket

[@Mman2000]

Damn I really need this I'm just a 5'5 guard I could learn a thing or two.

[@gregorysutton553]

Make one on lamelos passing please !!!

[@sophiticatedpotat0773]

Anyone here watching to get better.. trust me in gods perfect time you're the best as long as you put that work in and have that mentality

[@christianestrada4317]

I think he REALLY GET OFF THE GROUND is an understatement @5:00

[@mcmerry2846]

Do one of Junior ROBINSON

[@glenngamst61]

Let's go Hogs!

[@AnotherTekGuy]

Welcome to Hog Nation...Whoo Pig sooie

[@jasminegattison9135]

Chris is the 🐐

[@dillangrover8585]

Can you breakdown some high school pg’s such as Sharife Cooper, Zion Harmon, Juju Murray, Noah Farrakhan.

[@comicbookguy2326]

damn that would be amazing, especially farrakhan, could also do his teammate jonathan kuminga

[@dillangrover8585]

Pedro Gonçalves yeah Jon would be lit, but I’m thinking more guards. Maybe even Jaygup and JG

[@comicbookguy2326]

@@dillangrover8585 agree, jalen green would be crazy, he should sometimes do high school players

Breakdown Juju Murray and zion harmon

[@LavishTunes]

Checkout hoops perspective. He breaks down all the top hs prospects.

[@braniygold]

Liked the content doe 🔥

[@kitonaldi21]

0:13 "ill break down how Chris does it under a microscope" coincidence? i think NOT

[@davidlarkins2376]

I love his game

[@buffy8187]

thank you soo much love your vids, keep up the good work

[@dmvwellin4588]

He was a bucket at Gonzaga

[@cashcronicles3161]

DMV WELLIN 💪🏽💯

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Fasho!

[@kyle5600]

one year later and hes a razorback

[@cacheknock]

People don’t get that in basketball,sure,height is a factor. But it’s not about the body,but the spirit. A tall and strong spirit in a small body it just as large,if not larger. I’ve played 6’6 and up players that have not skill or athleticism;Can’t dunk. Because they don’t know how to use their size. I’m just shy of 6’2,but was mentally trained to play shorter before I started growing,so I still have the mindset of dribbling lower to the ground. Like mentioned in video,that’s harder for people to guard. Especially if you’re quick.

[@anthonygordon9483]

Chris Lykes should create a Basketball Camp for short guys if he doesn't make it to the pros. I think there can be more short players, I think the game for short players is still revolutionizing.

[@shred326]

Yeah Cole big time bro 🔥

[@eugeneathytimmons1430]

Can you do Rui Hachimura attention to detail plz

[@damandrake6]

Shifty!! Nicee video 🔥🔥🔥

[@jayt293]

This boy tough

[@kaynolimit2x689]

Jay T no cap he’s like a shorter Damian Lillard

[@joelpo43]

He'll be in the league for sure NBA bound. Kinda has a Kemba walker type game and Kemba is only 5'10

[@studythegame9203]

Who told you kemba was 5'10😂 dude is 6ft. But the NBA won't touch a 5'7 dude, Chris lykes arms are also small . I see overseas killer in his future honesty

[@jacqueessykes9433]

I gotta get the fear out

[@fj2572]

Damn that guy 5,7 my man💪💯🔥

[@AndreaBaixinho]

beat name is Kid Ocean - First Place

[@leekjaymusic574]

Impeccable video . Ima tryout for the g league now 😂

[@politicalfigure7224]

Ima center and I’m watching this lmao😂

[@MailMayne]

dope, im 5'7 so this helps a ton.

[@ReactionsWitHollywood]

U should do an attention to detail on Lamelo Ball

[@eugeneathytimmons1430]

Can you do attention to detail rui Hachimura plz

[@hooperenergy8208]

Can you do a tall guard breakdown

[@fj2572]

More please

[@tray3514]

Can you make a part 2 about Chris

[@jeffreyvalcin8872]

Been saying he’s far better than Julian. No wasted dribbling.

[@cashcronicles3161]

Jeffrey Valcoin exactly 💯

[@SoldWithNicholas]

Welcome to The Hill.

[@SeanJGreen]

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@KnewWhen]

🙌🙌🙌

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

🙏🏻

[@renzoverbruggen7889]

Could you make a video about dennis rodman, gary payton or patrick beverley, i want to be a better defender

[@julioludtke3642]

All my 5,7 freshmen standup

[@pierredaniel6818]

Can you do an undersized center/big or an oversized forward please

[@ginggingjunio5107]

Thanks

[@jonmwanda]

LETS GOO

[@jellyfam_dimes3046]

Can you breakdown Jordan Walker?

[@denniskim9498]

Can you breakdown Jahvon quinerly. He’s different. Please

[@RainTheMamba]

If possible can you breakdown Emoni Bates and/or Sharife cooper?

[@theresavereen1383]

How to be good at acceleration

[@IveBeenChris]

Someone Brad Stevens can turn into a superstar......

[@braniygold]

No defense break down?

[@duck8624]

OMG IT'S THE GOAT CHRIS LYKES

[@dagg0nathclash250]

Notification squadddd💯

[@nickireland6160]

Chris Lykes Workout?

[@kingballertv2662]

How do you hang the ball efficiently like him and keep the defense guessing

[@Shiftyy236]

King Baller Tv speed changes, quick feet, head fakes

[@aizwaffles4559]

so your saying Julian newman has a chance to get drafted if he plays like this

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

It’s not very easy to play like this lol

[@haochengsun2805]

LOW MAN WINS

[@brandonjacobs5452]

didn't u play against chris at st johns?

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

yessir

[@danielsmith2253]

welcome to the Arkansas razorbacks.. WPS