The most POLARIZING draft in over a decade? | NBA Today FULL PREVIEW 🍿

Jonathan Givony and Bobby Marks joins the NBA Today crew to preview the 2024 NBA Draft, one that Givony compares to 2013 and that the best players a few year’s from now could be taken outside the lottery.
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[@Lincoln1_5]

Y'all doing CJ dirty, he's one of the best players to come out of that 2013 class and you acting like he's not even there lol

[@howarddavis3517]

😂😂😂

[@prince-bm4xt]

Exactly

[@TheBlackSands]

Rob with the shifts is my guy tonight 💯

[@JDOGFTW]

wurd

[@duprebushnell2488]

best player in the draft by far

[@yvans.]

@@duprebushnell2488idk about that but we rarely disappointed with those Kentucky guards

[@prince-bm4xt]

@@yvans.who do you think is the best in the draft ? I’m curious

[@KadeForever]

@@prince-bm4xtprob Alex Sarr

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

If polarizing means "weak", then ESPN's right

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

YOU ALL KNOW NOTHING. Media disrespected many great players with great potential- to water down the perception so Bronny could look acceptable. WAKE UP!

[@iamhorcruxer]

But Bronny is in the draft and he will be greater than his father, you can book it

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

@@iamhorcruxer ya right

[@BostonsF1nest]

You’re right. I feel like the drafts have gotten weaker every year. Just look at the last 10 years. You might be lucky to get 1-2 stars. The rest is a wash

[@atlien1988]

ESPN and the rest of basketball media have done a very poor job marketing these prospects as they've been hyper focused on showcasing Bronny. We learned more about guys like Chet, Wemby, etc. because the media did their share in highlighting their upsides and broadcasting their talents leading up to the draft. I also watched Alex Sarr at OTE basketball, and the guy is massive (pause) & fairly polished. I saw his behind-the-scenes workouts and he could be a great fit for Trae if used correctly.

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

EXACTLY! YOU ALL KNOW NOTHING. Media disrespected many great players with great potential- to water down the perception so Bronny could look acceptable. WAKE UP!

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

​@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp exactly 💯 You got it. A lot of good solid players top to bottom 😮 Bronny should not even be in the draft

[@iamhorcruxer]

Bronny is best player in this draft

[@Heru313]

Alex hasn't worked out with Atlanta. I have been hearing he didn't want to go their. But Paolo only worked out with one team.

[@tcos918]

If I'm Charlotte I'm taking Bronny with the #6 pick, not because he can play but because he'll sell tickets and make people at least pay attention to the franchise.

[@MilkTime-qt9cb]

Stop riding

[@_jetblackmoon]

this is why you are not a GM.

[@thereal415er]

"Polarizing" = WEAK.

[@bobzb6478]

First time I hear that ESPN talk about prospects in this draft, except Bronny James. Ridiculous...

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

EXACTLY! YOU ALL KNOW NOTHING. Media disrespected many great players with great potential- to water down the perception so Bronny could look acceptable. WAKE UP!

[@BostonsF1nest]

Bronny James is so overrated. Wasn’t even the best player on his team lol.

[@meboy3513]

ESPN analysts ALWAYS lying and over hype NFL/NBA players causing ALOT of busts. Very weak draft this year SMH 🤣😭😂

[@Koolkamjam_KKJ]

Yeah it is quite weak overall icl!! You never know though! Somebody could just come outta nowhere on their fifth year and become an all star caliber player aka Butler

[@devontepiggott1887]

That’s why I don’t understand why fans making a big deal about bronny according to them the whole class ain’t that good now I think there are guys in this class that can play and can fill important roles on different teams idk if I see a franchise player in this draft tho

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

@@Koolkamjam_KKJI.E. Butler. Not AKA (also known as), which is nonsensical and illogical. Learn your Latin and acronyms. For ex. (For example)- would’ve also been acceptable

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

@@devontepiggott1887there are still MANY players more deserving. It’s really that simple. Many seniors and juniors who were TEN TIMES better and would be great at end of NBA bench and great in practice. Marcus Jordan and Kareem Jr. - 2 GOAT level players- consider their sons. Both were MUCH BETTER than Bronny. Nepotism is ok. Unqualified nepotism will get you ridiculed mercilessly. One more example. Countless sophomores and freshmen are MUCH BETTER than Bronny. And they are nowhere near draft conversation. It is a complete joke what is happening. A FARCE. If you can’t grasp THIS EXPLANATION, you don’t understand basketball OR LOGIC.

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

YOU ALL KNOW NOTHING. Media disrespected many great players with great potential- to water down the perception so Bronny could look acceptable. WAKE UP!

[@johndebono1870]

I'm kinda just intrigued by Sarr and how no one is looking at the fact that he wants to go to the Wizards as a red flag.

[@RobbieStacks90]

My top ranked players: 1. Donovan Clingan - All he did was win at UConn, and he's a dominant post player 2. Reed Sheppard - He should arguably go #1 overall, but will go in the top 3 3. Dalton Knecht - The only player in college basketball who proved he could take over any game, did it at No Colorado and at Tennessee, did it everywhere 4. Tyler Kolek - The best PG in college basketball in many years 5. Kyle Filipowski - Dominated the ACC and proved he can score from anywhere

[@drecortezENT]

💀💀💀😹😹😹😹

[@Jricks1992]

😂😂😂😂

[@natureredux1957]

Apparently your top pick can play Defense but not much else.

[@koolsmoothfan]

@@natureredux1957 ikr, clingan cannot shoot from outside, cannot take his man off dribble and drive to the rim. And his defense looked like trash against zach edey, zach dropped 37 on him

[@user-en9xe5yr4d]

Alex sarr that dude is underrated he is already played pro

[@ShawnReed-ny1hd]

Espn didn't bother to cover college ball this year ...that's why bronny is so intriguing..which says alot about the draft this year

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

YOU ALL KNOW NOTHING. Media disrespected many great players with great potential- to water down the perception so Bronny could look acceptable. WAKE UP!

[@quaakes]

Dalton Knecht is the best player in this draft

[@billysheeley]

Sheppard and Dillingham are both better...and I think Antonio Reeves and Justin Edwards will both end up being massive steals in this draft... they're both fantastic teammates, and Edwards was projected as the #1 pick a year ago, if the one year rule didn't exist...

[@natureredux1957]

Know nothing sport fans are being told apparently by the know nothing media that this is one of the worst Draft classes like ever. Clearly then showing that they don't know anything about sports. The potential of some of these players is literally off the Charts.

[@IrisCorreaBerly]

Very interested video!

[@garrettwarren22rcrew]

Crazy didn't even mention the #1 pick at all lol...zachhh

[@jayking5452]

How is it polarizing? All I heard lastnight is most of these guys wouldn’t be top 10 picks in other drafts but went top 3😂

[@Anonymous--Troll]

Its a very underwhelming draft honestly

[@JDOGFTW]

Bronny baby

[@TheUncancelable1]

​@@JDOGFTW who?

[@ghettohiphopdrop817]

ur just a casual many 10+ veterans will be in this one

[@weho_brian]

polarizing is another word for trash

[@JDOGFTW]

@@weho_brian yaa

[@50tigres79]

SAAR looks good from the YT videos i watched.

[@chaneycowboys2388]

Rockets need DC we need a big man

[@Parkercoats675]

Jared has the best single skill

[@Roncash100]

I was like whooo this whole video

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

YOU ALL KNOW NOTHING. Media disrespected many great players with great potential- to water down the perception so Bronny could look acceptable. WAKE UP!

[@weho_brian]

the nonBenyama draft

[@dannykunnasseril421]

Reed Sheppard to the Rockets 🚀 🤞🏽

[@Fgh-ng3qu]

It looks like they might trade that pick

[@JDOGFTW]

Ya

[@theceo4744]

I hope its for a top 2025 draft pick because our GM made the dumbest trade in history

[@unplugdsessions8684]

zach edey to the grizzlies is a great pick up

[@HameedSadiq-xq7zt]

I am so happy for rob dillingham

[@wileyschmitt]

@6:35 Who? Did she say "Purdy"??

[@bboyizzy]

I'm loving this all male cast!!

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

FACTS! Including the one bald lady, though? She seems like a good woman. Maybe use her for WNBA. She even mentioned SF NFL QB Brock Purdy if I heard correctly. Another commenter agreed

[@nathanrice5636]

You’re not gonna convince me that the NBA draft is a big deal literally nobody said anything about the draft until the day of people talk about the NFL draft every day for months before the event

[@yeahaight3495]

Polarizing = Least Interesting

[@yeahaight3495]

“The most least interesting” is probably the best description of this draft loo

[@Yungan_chris]

Alex Starr will be a superstar

[@MilkTime-qt9cb]

Alex didn't pay his way in the draft

[@MOBI21]

Zach Edey has God tier value

[@user-vi5fn3kd4o]

KNICKS PICKS JUNE 2024 PICK 24 IVES NESSI PICK 25 RYAN DUNN PICK 38 BRONNY JAMES

[@iamhorcruxer]

The correct answer to any draft questions is Bronny

[@Ysoserious1]

How is it polarizing, the men got little to no coverage this year

[@joserockzvgc]

Polarizing ? You sure y’all using the right term for this draft ?

[@serjack26]

IF ONE COULD RULE THE CELTICS, THEY WOULD CHOOSE BRONY BEFORE THE LAKERS, AND CALL IT THE "STOP OF MERCY"...!!! 😎😎😎

[@jaytuff2212]

I’m thinking Denver or Boston will take Bronny

[@serjack26]

@@jaytuff2212 YEP...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@shawtynoikilpeople3905]

ESPN is terrible man 😭

[@zjebeusjsbbdj6310]

Bronny is number 1 because of vapid sophism

[@MilkTime-qt9cb]

Men smashing men in 2024

[@joshvanklomp]

Did she really confuse Zach Edey and Brock Purdy?! 6:35

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

I thought so

[@jasonton87]

😂😂🤣 get her off the mic!

[@caper087]

Aha what?!?!?! Yall literally only spoke about bronny James the whole year 🤣

[@trajohnadams1772]

I LOVE ROB DILLINGHAM 🤞🏾🏀

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

American players are almost done ✔️

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

YOU ALL KNOW NOTHING. Media disrespected many great players with great potential- to water down the perception so Bronny could look acceptable. WAKE UP!

[@marcuswilson7941]

I'll be number one pick.

[@shiftyshake0530]

Since when did Michael Jordan become an anylist

[@sl1m_1k]

I don’t want Sarr in Atl anyway

[@Rooski245]

Perkins needs to stop speaking on Wemby. This whole notion that the spurs need to make a bunch of trades to “win now” is insane. He already said he’s patient and believes in the vision. Goofy boy Perkins should shut his mouth

[@thetruth3498]

pop ain’t gonna stay forever and wemby could leave in a few years

[@Sbsendit1]

Reed shepherd at 3 is criminal I’m not saying he won’t have a nba career but 3 maybe 10-20

[@JoshuaAdrianjones]

Who should my grizz draft?

[@Chaseanderson98]

Eddy

[@prince-bm4xt]

Eddy for sure. Him and ja would be solid

[@PREDICTIONSCLUB2024]

LeBron to Dallas next season

[@JDOGFTW]

Bronny To dallas

[@PREDICTIONSCLUB2024]

@@JDOGFTW LeBron will follow him

[@AAuthorize]

Has anyone heard about JJ REDICK RACIST ACCUSATIONS?

[@Jack-kj1zu]

Worst draft that I can remember and I'm almost 30

[@jt3725]

Most interesting player in the draft is Bronny James

[@ArielBojorquez96]

If you’re a casual then yes

[@jlv3x]

How? There's a chance he doesn't even get drafted, how is that interesting?

[@TheUncancelable1]

4 points in college. Yeah very interesting

[@jordan-uo7vo]

That’s what we want to hear maximize a Murray trade and let’s build this roster around Trae 🔥 let the lg stay sleep on him. Oh & fire the owner & his son 🤡’s are ruining this franchise with the poor decision making. That’s why Travis schlenk left he knew this was not going to work

[@haqctrix]

if bronny didn't get a heart attack in college hed be 1st round pick in draft

[@MrVenom973]

So him not having a heart attack would of made him a great player?? Shut up

[@nuragoat1233]

@@MrVenom973 yes

[@darrenrichards3100]

Well I guess we have to cancel his heart now because it offended someone 😂

[@KadeemG61]

I thought 2019 was more polarizing because of Zion went to #1, eat a lot of hamburgers, and then Ja went from a phenom to a thug.

[@ItsYuhBoyyyy]

But that draft class was stacked going in

[@julfons]

there's nobody interesting in this draft, so bad for first that there's nobody that may look like future star. Everybody is most interested in where Bronny is going to land if he does.

[@JDOGFTW]

The Bronny Draft

[@Fhill4801]

Perk made that face earlier because Bronny was a Fake McDonalds ALL American

[@Watt972]

This year’s draft class isn’t that good

[@georockmann7113]

Do people in the comments not know what polarizing means?💀

[@devonjohnson5323]

Wait is that b Simone

[@Ethanol115]

🎉

[@kingroyale7110]

So who’s the next coming of Lebron James this year 😂

[@_NoahByrd]

Stephon Castle

[@moonchild9315]

That lisp gotta go 😭

[@EmperorOctavian]

Why is shawty baled she look crazy😮

[@BannedJus]

Maybe her mom has cancer and she cut it to make her mom feel better

[@EmperorOctavian]

@@BannedJus fair enough if do the same lol

[@jaderiusreed5550]

Yall gassing now . There’s nothing polarizing about this draft

[@223vell]

Cap on that title

[@TheFeintNASS]

Polarizing? No. Terrible? Yes.

[@slaughterhouse8247]

Trae young so disrespected

[@Datruthslanger]

No it's not. Lol

[@Anonymous--Troll]

@@Datruthslanger like not even close lmao

[@GoProTrikes]

Who is this guy

[@khamla616]

Bronny most overrated overhyped most under deserving

[@Jackspaniel1]

6 foot 10 in a dunk off……..BORING!!!!

[@KeefChief_]

Most polarizing 🤣🤣 espn just stop nobody knows ANYONE in this draft. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Kyle22oifer]

Jesus loves you! God bless! Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Psalms 62 - Truly my soul finds rest in God; ... my salvation comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; ... He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

[@LPthePC]

😂😂😂 polarizing.. this is click bait

[@polymathkim]

Guthru

[@WuanGSixOneFive]

This years draft class I will give you an emoji 🚮

[@ItsYuhBoyyyy]

Greg Oden ah draft

[@AlldrankAintgooddrank-um5lf]

This drafty weak lol compared to others except ……………….

[@BostonsF1nest]

Most of these guys won’t pan out. Weak class.

[@BasketCountsTV]

Bronny James lang kilala ko wahahahaha

[@SAKILE1]

PLEASE ADDRESS THE RACIAL SLURS JJ REDICK IS ACCUSED OF USING, ESPECIALLY SINCE ONE OF THE OWNERS IS OF CHINESE DESCENT. THANKS.

[@valiant1278]

Cj so fruity😂

[@donovanjaden1617]

This have to be the weakest draft ever in NBA history 🤔

[@TootyFrootyy]

Bronny duh!!!

[@lendalejohnson4866]

The weakest draft in over a decade 😂

[@user-pw8ny8ks7k]

I just came to comment that title is the biggest cap ever 🤣🤣 the wnba draft had more hype this year

[@brianst.bernard1009]

It’s a weak draft

[@XxxRedDevilxX]

The most trash draft in a century

[@CementJuice]

ESPN hyping trash

[@user-zb4wh3ks2e]

Most UNINTERESTING draft in NBA history.