"BANK IS OPEN!" DAY WHEN SEBASTIAN TELFAIR WAS THE MOST EXCITING PLAYER TO WATCH IN NATION

RARE FOOTAGE FROM HIGH SCHOOL GAME BEETWEN LINCOLN AND HARVARD WESTLAKE. TELFAIR TEAM WON IT AFTER OVERTIME AND THAT WAS HUGE NIGHT FROM NEW JORK POINT GUARD. NUMBER 2 IN NATION.
FOT. HOOP TV
MUSIC: MARKUS STARCHILD CARR

[@damonwester2601]

I’m here after seeing bass on it is what it is 💯

[@KamiahaGatlin]

Who cares

[@syates0425]

He was a show in high school. Disappointing when he got to the league I was honestly shocked when he said he played 10 yrs

[@a.v.b.642]

Facts

[@slaughtah2o342]

Same

[@greghunt2506]

Me too

[@vandykeebbin4762]

It’s really crazy that this kid has been the only PG to ever go pro right out of high school!

[@thejerktank1823]

Sean Livingston

[@boulderbulls9741]

The only under 6' player, and he wasn't even an athlete - played below the rim and wasn't crazy fast.

[@thejerktank1823]

@@boulderbulls9741 athlete .... His lateral speed was crazy for the 2000s . He played 70%of his games on concrete....

[@boulderbulls9741]

@@thejerktank1823 nba standards, we're not comparing to you

[@boulderbulls9741]

@@thejerktank1823 for the 2000s... people had the same lateral speed back then! And he was laterally slow for the NBA.

[@keithderosas542]

I want to see the highlights of him at ABCD camp as an 8th grader

[@jaybezzy3]

Yea to me he was even better when he was younger

[@elishareilly7980]

​@@jaybezzy3maxed out in 10th

[@geedotohh]

Straight from “it is what it is “ wit it lol

[@Bizycasatjg]

Teammates smoking all his dimes too smh

[@excellmoney7746]

Man that’s what I’m saying, he would’ve had way more assists

[@brianroberson2557]

They are. He dribbles so much and shoots so much, they may be surprised he passed it lol

[@AS-xl9gb]

Been looking for this game for a while

[@ScoutHighlightstv]

Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for coming.

[@gdc6153]

Pause

[@WhatIsaysGoes]

Bassy really IS one of the greatest out of New York High School wise. Please believe that

[@georges6960]

It is what it is

[@dparkertex]

Man this boy had LeBron James like passing ability.......

[@TheGuitar777]

Is that John Lovitz on the PA?!?! 😅

[@jeremiahjohnson1513]

Drafted 13th by the Blazers but he didn't want to go to that little town across the country. His career never quite took off in the NBA and some blame it on going to a team he didn't like but really he just wasn't good enough defensively. Too small and didn't play good team defense to compensate for his lack of size. A couple inches bigger might have made the difference for him but when you are sub 6" feet you're going to get posted on every possession. If he had played in this era of the 3 point shot he might have had a better career, if he had developed his 3 pointer that is. Still, he was fun to watch and had a nice career as a spark on offense off the bench.

[@JonPaul404]

Lookin a HS players like D Rose, CP3, Deron Williams, even a Dee Brown this aint nothing special. That darn NY hype got Telfair and Lenny Cooke 😂

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

When "high-school" matters to you, that might be your biggest accomplishment = high schools a "way station" at best = don't take it too seriously

[@Cheo_21]

Equals he made it to the NBA where did you make it to

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

@@Cheo_21 not the NBA, but even you know the NBA's not that important since ONLY less than 600 people play there

[@Cheo_21]

@@DaFactsNoNonsense1713 you made no sense that totally explains the type of loser you are …Thanks

[@bbkingme8831]

The indian guy. Sebassstian. Tellllllfaiaaaaaaa

[@leraj1639]

He could have been like a chris paul

[@bdukes8075]

Bassy was nice but not nice as he be talking 😂 and you could look at him and tell he was gonna struggle at next level because of his height

[@emptytablegaming]

If we keeping it a buck, it’s only a few guards I’ve seen move that quick and be under so much poise and control at the high school level since then and that’s been 20 years. Not saying they haven’t been more talented, his control over the game and efficiency was off the charts. Players take to many plays off in todays hs sports.

[@RockyFresh1]

Kemba Walker was clearly Quicker and Better than him

[@bdukes8075]

@@emptytablegaming yea I agree with the quickness but he wasn’t a good shooter and really wasn’t elite scorer. And a really small guard who will always be a liability on defense needs. I thought he would get to the league and the ceiling to me would be a starter for a bad team. That was just off looking at his game but I have been wrong before I would have sworn D Wagner was ginnna be a bigger Iverson 🤦‍♂️😂

[@lamart3857]

@bdukes8075 his height has nothing to do with it its multiple nba legends around his height(iverson,isiah,cp3,stockton etc) bassy problem was lack of shooting,athleticism and defense

[@bdukes8075]

@@lamart3857 height does matter. That’s why those players are few and far in between. Bassy didn’t look as good as Zeke or AI.

[@realfloxks__0637]

KZbin algorithm be like

[@kashmoney7421]

Even in looking back at the highlights the things you notice immediately are he is small. His handle is not very tight. He isn't getting good penetration and he isn't explosive athletically. What he had going for him at the time was being Steph cousin and playing at Lincoln which the movie he got game was still fresh in people mind. So you have the next "phenom" from Lincoln. But I think considering he had a fraction of the God given talent of his cousin he went pretty far. I think if he kept it real with himself on this he wouldn't be lashing out at others and be able to move on and maybe discover other talents and ventures.

[@tdman21]

He only drove to his right. Defense didn't even try to take it away

[@charlesllywelyngarcia8826]

And he always seemed to go to his right.

[@PetsNLuv]

Good assesment

[@Stoneygreat]

I disagree with this assessment. Telfair handle was tight and he was very explosive off the drive. His change of speed and first step was cat quick. He was doing moves nobody was doing at the time. The boy was dribbling a ball hooping while on roller skates. That alone says a lot about his handles. The ones that know really know. This video is a small version of what he was doing.

[@thalivinlegend11]

Physically, you are correct. Small, not explosive. Handle and skillwise, you are 100% wrong. He had elite tight handle, passing, playmaking , and command of the game. He was never going to be an elite scorer of the basketball.. he was going to be a CP3 type of player ..A great value CP3, so to speak. I've seen him play in person. He's QUICK. Not necessarily fast. Don't let this one game fool you, whatever you're seeing lol

[@essengomakassi5538]

C'est le genre de joueur qui donnait envie de regarder du basketball

[@morelandstudios7021]

he looks to small

[@KamiahaGatlin]

Man this was trash.

[@rasulsamad5860]

Where yours

[@gdc6153]

L

[@andreknox1424]

lol, he sucked!

[@brianguthrie3803]

He played 10yrs in the nba. 1% of the college and high school players make it. How did he suck?

[@gdc6153]

F

[@Titan-sw2yw]

Never realized how similar he and his cousins games are! Plays just like Marbury!

[@mikegreen1696]

Wait, Starbury is his cousin?

[@Titan-sw2yw]

@@mikegreen1696 Yezzir!!

[@PetsNLuv]

Yup!​@@mikegreen1696

[@danielstaystrong]

Your right. Even that head down shoulder type rush in. Looks just like Starbury

[@davewilliams2881]

Steph was like 3-4 inches taller and tank 😂

[@syates0425]

After watching this Bas got it wrong the most legendary person in NY high school ball is that announcer in the old English voice Slick Sebastian Telfair 😂

[@LadellTurner]

Lol! 😂

[@cryptojedii]

He's listed at 6ft??? 5' 9" at MOST!!!

[@carlosrios8920]

Sebastien remains top 🏀players of all time from NYC

[@civilies6430]

A lot confidence not enough game nothing out the ordinary should've never been in the NBA NYC hype as usual.

[@Badhigh22]

💯

[@ayyemoedc5533]

Should have never been in the league but he was in there for 12 seasons…clearly ppl thought he could play

[@ayyemoedc5533]

And how is it NYC hype when he was dropping 30/10 on teams all across the country? And then dominated the all American game with assist? He was a good player and could have been good in the NBA if he was put in a better situation to start

[@LJE3]

Slick😂😂😂

[@jmalone232]

probe hesi was crazy

[@Estrellitaaaa23]

We need more from telfair

[@TheoKaraouzas-jm8xu]

Why the announcer talk like that🤣

[@connorcarlson1475]

He sound like Jon Lovitz

[@terrencevalentine3198]

He lit lol 😂😂😂

[@gdc6153]

Sebastan TEELLLFAAIRR

[@maceomillions2192]

​@@gdc6153Lmfaooo

[@Badhigh22]

Right!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@Royale5600]

It’s normal now but 20 years ago this is insane for a high school point guard

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

Normal now? Dude went straight frm HS to the NBA! Name me 3 people tht have done tht as a POINT GUARD........Normal my ass😂

[@TommyGunNino]

I think he’s referring to his playing style / performance

[@supersam1914]

I had the privilege to see him play back then I went to Grady which is like a block away from Lincoln . It was a show when they came to Grady

[@Jeremy_0587]

lol I remember when eddy curry and Tyson chandler were the “ones” to watch for

[@tylac7468]

& they said he didn’t have a jumpshot

[@FlyAwayChi]

In the pros he didn't

[@jerromiwatson7685]

Definitely see the Marbury Influence

[@35774]

Looking like Kemba some what😎🤩👋

[@KaisTheLimit]

not at all

[@letsssgooo4618]

Is there the matchup where Darius Washington stole The show? I don’t think it is.

[@wanderer0013]

kid sure is slick

[@DonDayJR]

Bro nick name was slick ? Lol

[@pridenenvy]

These highlights were basic nothing special

[@gdc6153]

L

[@localone1597]

Was totally overrated. Was never gonna be as good as projected. Not even close to Marbury or Kenny Anderson. I don't care how many points he scored. Just seemed like a guy his coach let him do anything he wanted.

[@gdc6153]

F

[@check2000]

hate is strong in you

[@localone1597]

@check2000 sorry that you consider someone's opinion that differs from yours as hate. But there is nothing to hate. It's my opinion and history pretty much supports my opinion.

[@marcusmaxwell9487]

Virgo n Aquarius got me here lol if you kno you kno

[@FinanceUp711]

Bean head and dentures got me here. It is what it is

[@JerrolGW2]

Post some more highlights of him

[@delroymckoy3879]

Should of went to college to develop his body and strength, but I get it ,wanted to get your family out the hood.

[@DubbyDubois]

Bro problems came from off the court. Not his game or his body

[@keyitnam]

@@DubbyDuboisyea off the court shit part of it but playing college builds that discipline on and off court. Plus he had more of a college game. He was fast but wasnt a freak athlete, super agile or crazy footwork. Louisville was perfect for his development imo. Nonetheless he did what was best for his family at the time

[@juice878]

This dude really peaked in high school

[@dark8prince201]

Watched the interview,Sebastian not even top 5 in NYC history. Lew Alcindor,Chris Mullin,Bernard King,Stephon Marbury,Kenny Anderson,Dewayne Washington,Nate Archibald,Mark Jackson

[@roderickwaldon8936]

They should talk about his matchups with Darius Washington. D Wash used to go crazy when they played.

[@RonnieHeaden]

The most exciting player doesn't have a left hand...

[@vinylloops2216]

Who the hell is announcing the game, The Monopoly Man??? 😅😅😅

[@vindigga6]

I wish all these guys would have forced their way to the knicks

[@douglasonney9576]

I think he would of been good at the NBA level if the coaches would put him on the floor for 35+ minutes. He could of been a 15 - 22 points / 8 - 10 assist with proper minutes.

[@lamart3857]

You have to be good enough to get 35mins a game that's what superstars play bassy was nothing more than a 20-24 min a game type guy

[@ODDee816]

Imma keep it a buck Quenton Day was better.

[@jonathanfoster5064]

Announcer getting on my nerves

[@Mr.Apanui]

Came here after watching it is what it is

[@AaronJoshua-b6c]

Not impressed

[@yadullahimuhammad2864]

Wow

[@warmbeergamingdude]

By today’s standards this is nothing😂. Have you seen tyreke evans, Seventh Woods or John walls 😂

[@check2000]

cap

[@Cheo_21]

Nothing else to do in your life but go on the internet, and hate on a guy who played 10 years in the NBA .. meanwhile you probably a loser

[@novelaego2404]

damn bassy was overrated

[@gdc6153]

L

[@check2000]

said no sports fan ever

[@WhatIsaysGoes]

​@@check2000 LMAO 🤣🤣🤣. Dude lying

[@gordonbryant8144]

Bro was a beast in high school