Examining the Electric Scoot Henderson | J. Kyle Mann

[@gimmibox]

J Kyle Mann & scouting season, what a duo

[@chrissullivan6572]

The Mike n Scottie of hoops KZbin

[@papadoc331]

We need more J Kyle Mann could watch this forever

[@giom3248]

It's joy as soon as I see the artwork! certified bangers by the man, not even in question

[@KaawSauce]

Yup.

[@kevinchen4511]

Agreed

[@RosettaStoned723]

We need more of J Kyle Mann, some of the best Basketball content in all of media.

[@MasterAppels]

He needs to make more videos. 2 a month wouldn't be too much to ask 🥲

[@mcnastyedits]

@@MasterAppels The Ringer signed him and then basically had him stop making more than 1 or 2 videos a year. It fucking sucks, kinda wish he'd just go independent again.

[@donttalkaboutmymomsyo]

​@royalminstrelI'm a little disappointed that the Ringer repurposed him the way they did too. But he doesn't just pop up on the podcasts occasionally, he's carved out his spots on the ringer nba show and feels like a mainstay now, even showing up on bill's pod realtively often.

[@mcnastyedits]

@royalminstrel Yeah that's exactly what it is, he has his own podcast and then he'll do draft coverage podcasts with KOC and jump on other guys podcasts on the network. He's good on the pods, but as you said it is a waste of his talent when he produces videos this good.

[@PeterHollens]

First off, just want to say from one creator to another you sir are a class act in high quality content. Secondly as a lifelong blazer fan of 35+ years I am thrilled to digest this and feel like we have a glimmer of hope still for the future!

[@Matt-uz3dt]

Depending on who or what you guys can get in a trade for Damian Lillard will be a crucial role of your future

[@thuggwaffle8825]

I think we should be excited.. Anfernee, Shaedon and Scoot are a really solid young core.. Not sure why we let Watford go

[@bluefletcherfish]

Make a song about it!

[@HapticNoise]

hoops tube is certainly not where i would have expected to stumble across the og a capella tuber but here we are i guess 😂

[@ethanhansen1479]

Kyle is just butter on toast for basketball youtube

[@sc3ku]

This is why the Ringer’s NBA Draft Show podcast is my favorite show. KOC and J Kyle Mann just being good dudes who are hella smart and passionate about the game. Love it!

[@mcduffsterz]

Masterful breakdown as always from J Kyle Mann. As a Blazer fan this is a breath of fresh air from the last week.

[@stevencastr01]

Agreed!!

[@dontbethatguy783]

Scoot next to Sharpe is super super interesting for portlands future. Cant wait to see them compete.

[@dfrnt_hues]

My favorite NBA content on KZbin. The moment I see the drawing I know there’s gonna be some heat & funny clips

[@nicholastan1552]

feel like scoot and shaedon will be a perfect pair, shaedon providing the flamethrower of an offensive scoring force with his shooting ability and finishing, while scoot being the primary ball handler controlling the flow of the offence

[@goldenrk9907]

Call me crazy, but I think that duo has the potential to surpass Porter/Drexler as the greatest backcourt in Blazer history.

[@williamgray5491]

@@goldenrk9907 I agree

[@FitNerdz]

Missed this videos! Great to see you back. 🙏

[@Oooweee]

YES!!! Another J. Kyle Mann video! LFG🔥

[@clownkirkpatrick]

In a time where NBA media is so focused on hating and making hot takes, these videos bring me so much joy. Seriously, any time any of these come out it's an instant watch because of the detail, production, level headedness and just general care. Salute to J Kyle Mann always

[@ronomgenuff]

Scoot looks good can't wait to set what his trajectory is! But Kyle is definitely in his own league with these videos man. Writing on another level.

[@t4d0W]

Great deep dive on Scoot's athleticism, vision and how he makes it works on offense. I'm definitely a believer in his potential especially if he continues to work on his handles. He has the ideal blend of athleticism and traits to have high level handles to probe defenses in the mid range, draw defenders and split em. He's already on that idea of blending his particular shooting motions with playmaking in part of his athleticism so I'd like to see how he develops that as a pro. As well as his jumper game with on-ball and on the catch may improve as he gets a better feel blending his movement and his scoring looks.

[@dre7147]

Scoot is my favorite player in the draft hands down kid is an electric box office talent that can score at will with good defense, cause of his long wingspan 📸🔥

[@samn90834]

@Dodge_MorningstarI’m by no means an expert but I feel I’ve watched enough to add some comments, defensively there were a few concerns but when he’s locked in his physical traits make him a very good perimeter defender and there’s definitely a very high ceiling there. He’s not a perfect floor general yet but generally good decision making and timing, and that will only improve as he ages. He’s a phenomenal slasher and isn’t afraid of contact, if his 3 ball and pull up midrange falls consistently at the NBA level he’s gonna be a problem

[@jojoprocess2820]

​@Dodge_Morningstarscoot should have absolutely zero questions about his work ethic or motivation, he's not kobe but he is generational in that aspect.

[@Irfanhill]

Love your videos, your rythm and elocution serve your humour well, while your research is on point and very thorough, it helps knowing these future NBA stars better.

[@markspringer8296]

These are a pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@joshuaweiss8280]

The goat of basketball KZbin is back

[@angryolive4580]

Really great video, totally agree about Scoot. His Dawg/per 36 is off the charts.

[@flyxguy956]

Love the thumbnail! St. John’s native here, good to see it getting recognition.

[@ericoliver9383]

Can someone make a playlist of all the J Kyle Mann videos. They’re gold

[@InsightfulMindsInquire]

It’s already on their channel my man. Just type in “J Kyle Mann” and a playlist with about 47 videos should show up

[@shakircottle8959]

J Kyle Mann needs his own channel. Extremely well done 👏🏾

[@charlesnana.]

it feels like just yesterday I was watching him battle it out in the state championship against wheeler, crazy how time flies

[@HamRadioLiveShow]

Great video. Excellent analysis and well organized. Enjoyed it a lot. Thanks.

[@briansutterer]

I’m a simple man. I see a J Kyle Mann video, and I click. Then proceed to be blown away by the attention to detail and knowledge. Well done as always

[@PTFVBVB]

that fall at 2:07 is crazy

[@jeffnelson4054]

Wow, you really have a great editorial style while backing up your position with stats and vids. I'm impressed and now subscriber. Thanks.

[@thecrazyandproud]

Great video super high quality. Would love to see something like this for Brandon Miller!

[@Ameli00]

Nothing makes my day like seeing a new J. Kyle Mann video in my feed.

[@kdinero19]

The Ringer would be lost without J Kyle Mann. Give this dude a raise.

[@tazzari14]

I have not heard of the Rifleman and that is why I continue to watch J Kyle Mann content - for the knowledge and the entertainment

[@sykoramedia2755]

Can the Ringer just pls let JKyle Mann cook, his “dime drop” scouring videos are some of the best in the business and certainly the best KZbin content the ringer has apart from pod clips

[@BenlshTracker]

Nothing beats j kyle mann videos, NOTHING

[@SimonHvass]

i have been waiting for this on since the shaedon sharpe video🔥🔥

[@juliankauffman5134]

Great to have you back Kyle

[@seanphan460]

Dime Drop is backkkkk, should include Marvel-esque cliffhangers/post credits on who the next video will be about haha.

[@EmanCollins]

Excellent vid. Always love J Kyle Mann scouting breakdowns! 👍👍

[@kennygpokerstrategy4917]

Awesome video. Can't wait to see Scoot on the floor.

[@shorebreakcards]

That was an awesome breakdown and analysis! Thanks for the video!

[@jacksonjones2220]

brilliant, as always

[@rbbjr672]

I have the 2nd and 3rd overall pick in my dynasty fantasy basketball draft. Your information is very helpful.

[@nhunkaa135]

the GOAT is back

[@yaroslav64]

J Kyle i would love to see a video on modern day prospect expectations. I think something that is lost on people is that while prospects are entering the league with insane talent they often very young and the floor/average of league rn has improved like crazy. Only 1 rookie has made an all star team in the last 20 years. Even the prospects that have people very excited still need time to get there.

[@UpscaledArchives]

Was waiting so long for a Dime Drop video, praise J. Kyle Mann

[@RedTopSports]

FINALLY A NEW J KYLE MANN VIDEO!!!

[@nickmersch2530]

J Kyle Mann just doing what he does bro. Poetry.

[@lorentzen.montoya]

Sheeesh another awesome video from J.Kyle Mann

[@mylesbartunek5920]

Truly great content my friend. I honestly think scoot is gonna be nice. I think he'll be great right out of the gate. I wouldn't be surprised if he wins ROY. I think Wemby might take a little while for his offensive game to come around, and the other one I am keeping my eye on is Amen Thompson. He looks super nice. He's my type of guy. Someone who can do a little of everything. I am excited about this rookie class. Also can't rule out Chet making moves.

[@keithhollo1753]

I’m from Portland and very excited! Jumped a grade to graduate early! 👍

[@stevencastr01]

Great video man. Very well done!

[@joecocco2090]

"Austere and lonely offices" Love the Robert Hayden reference brotha!

[@JohnSmith-eo2yx]

Awesome work Kyle!

[@dylanbertsch66]

You are very good at this bro. Cheers

[@JeewanthaBandara]

My shitty Thursday needed this. Thank you J. Kyle Mann!

[@dongangaa]

YOUR BACK!!!

[@coldkid6]

This is awesome content. Great job Kyle!

[@UnlikelyMJ]

He is saving his energy for the offense

[@Paladin979]

Awesome breakdown!

[@jahavan8552]

Hell ya, Kyle Mann vid dropped!

[@jacobellis9419]

Fantastic tape compilation. Learned more about Scoot than ever. Others mostly only show freak athlete highlights and it was cool to see trends of how he gets to spots and what passes get him in trouble. Surprised you basically ended saying his ceiling is a #2 on a serious contender lol

[@dre7147]

That's his prediction for right now, he could obviously work into a #1 on a championship team tho for sure. Especially with the right pieces around him.

[@michaelahurt]

It really shouldn't be. Go look at the best player on title teams. You basically need to be a top 3-5 player in the NBA which is really hard because you have to be *insanely* efficient. (Compared to league average TS% Jokic was +12 this year, Curry has been +7-13, Giannis was +6 in 2021, Bron has been +8-10, KD +8-10, and Kawhi is 'only' +4-6 and was +6 in the playoffs in 2019) It's basically impossible for small guards to reach that level of efficiency. Curry is an extreme, extreme, *extreme* outlier. Even Kyrie (who is an all-time great shooter in is own right) only gets to +3-4. Trae is -1 to +3. Russ has been mostly below but was at league average in his prime years. Same for Iverson. Ja and Wall are below league average. Isiah Thomas was always below except one season. So the one time this worked, the Bad Boy Pistons, it's maybe the biggest team building outlier and least replicable championship formula in NBA history. Even Jerry West (+8-10) needed Wilt. This is the reason you had a huge chunk of people who preferred Brandon Miller. It's nothing against Scoot, but he's 6'2" and can't shoot in a league where the two most valuable traits are size and shooting. And Miller has both.

[@dre7147]

@@michaelahurt Scoot has an elite mid range. And while that is true Chauncey Billiups also won a championship and finals MVP, Tony Parker was major piece, same with Jamal Murray, Kyle Lowry. And out of all those guards you mentioned Scoot is the strongest, one of the most athletic and has a 6'9 wingspan and is about 6'4 with shoes on. He's built different

[@michaelahurt]

@@dre7147 No he doesn't. This myth needs to die. He's 34% from mid-range. That's bad. Chauncey was an incredible shooter (+6 TS in Detroit) and played with four (!) other All-Stars. He's literally the opposite of what I'm saying. And most of us viewed Ben as our best player anyway. (Although Chauncey was criminally underrated.) Parker and Murray? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Omg. You can't possibly be serious. You think Parker and Murray are better than Duncan and Jokic? And Kyle Lowry was also clearly the second best player on his title team behind Kawhi. Which is the point. No one is saying Scoot is the next Dennis Smith Jr. (Well I'm not anyway and neither is Kyle) just that his ceiling is as a #2 like all the guys you just described

[@jacobellis9419]

@@michaelahurt this is a good point, I was really surprised bc the narrative outside of this is "Franchise player" and tier above the rest of the prospects outside wemby. Made me expect him to say something blanket like star, all-nba, etc.

[@tommymc091]

THE MANN IS BACK

[@choboisahobo]

Bill Simmons discovered this man

[@BlindSwami_]

I like Scoot I think his tools and control are very impressive. However, if he doesn't improve his jump shooting there will be a low ceiling on a blazers team for which he carries are large offensive load. Putting shooters around him will help their floor be reasonably high, but when they go up against teams with big scorers and playmakers leading the way, it's going to be an uphill battle. His polished skillset and NBA-ready body are astounding for someone his age. But it also makes me question just how much room he has to improve. I personally prefer Miller as a prospect as size and shooting are just my most valued traits, but Scoot will certainly be a force.

[@annie420xx]

j kyle mann gotta have the best voice in all of sports media

[@jacobresendiz923]

J Kyle Mann episodes are similar to how I felt when I saw that Chris Ballard wrote the cover story for SI growing up

[@Jsch23]

J. Kyle! ive missed you mann

[@rashadcotton3260]

The scouting GOAT is back

[@Jazzman-0]

I liked this video. For the sake of engagement I am letting it be known: I appreciate this video.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

Scoot chomping at the bit and brimming with confidence in his interviews in Portland. I think he comes out on fire in summer league action tommorow. And in the regular season. Pumped to show he's the real #1 pick of the draft. Stay tuned.

[@Kevin-ts7hf]

If he gets the jumper steady and makes that left hand serviceable, nobody's stopping him

[@nicoabad9326]

Missed these types of upload.

[@thiOnyxx]

J Kyle we need more content from u

[@siphillis]

Portland is the perfect destination for him, too. He's gonna be one of the faces of the league in no time.

[@mustaphalove8934]

What's that music that he uses for the very last few min of this vid?

[@avancons1]

Is it Christmas? New J Kyle Mann video.

[@jacob6878]

It’s J Kyle Mann season!!!

[@mitchellwebb]

Love you J Kyle

[@blottolotto7648]

amazing work as always J & ngl Charlotte def messed up not taking scoot. This one's gonna hurt for a while

[@Drew-be5dh]

Sharpe and this dude are going to be a dangerous combo in a year or 2.

[@brandonkoch3764]

WERE SO BACK LETS GO

[@ronthealmightyratking8206]

I love J Kyle Mann draft vids YEAHHHH -Ron, The Almighty Rat King

[@kadenmilliren7262]

Casual Robert Hayden reference was nice

[@Khail707]

He’s gonna be a nice.. I feel like this what bronny should be lookin like at 6’2 just more passing, better shot.

[@t4d0W]

Scoot physically is a different specimen. Those shoulders are huge and he can probably add another 5-7 lbs of lean mass while keeping his agility. When he masters how to de-celerate and handles, he can utilize similar drive to basket game like Deron Williams. Who was pretty difficult to stop going at the hoop since that dude big at 210 lbs.

[@kbeck5562]

His voice is like a ice cold sweet tea.

[@truthseeker8139]

Do they have testing in the G league

[@jspittrades]

J. Kyle Mann is really good at his job.

[@jackgarrix4150]

Love the Jaylin Williams shoutout

[@josh_richards]

the dime drop is back lets go!

[@sithaphong]

Blazers fans after the last week of Blazers news: *"Delicious. Finally some good fucking food."*

[@troyleft.1168]

This writing is worthy of a Pulitzer. I’m currently in awe about all of this. Thank you, @theringer and love to scoot. Salute. 🙏

[@vanhoot2234]

whhat is the music in the background kyle

[@petercharless]

need more J Kyle Man videos bruh

[@devvv4616]

If he's truly that serious about getting better, he should have that 2-way player pride/mentality. Seems like he could really be a great defender with his length

[@YunisRajab]

Get this kid the guy that fixed Lonzo's shot

[@isaiahbaker4009]

Hit shot looks good what do you mean?

[@t4d0W]

Scoot does not have that bad hitch Lonzo had in his young NBA years where he brought the ball up from under and towards his left side of his body at the peak. Which was even worse since if Lonzo chose to pull up dribbling from his right (or even better with his left) defenders just scout to know when he pulls up and swipe downwards at the ball.

[@loganwagler7997]

J Kyle is the Mann

[@KaawSauce]

You just don’t miss, do you? 👏

[@b4amg566]

please drop more, ever since you got picked up by the ringer the quantity of drops has been so low

[@camdencapps6894]

We all know how J Kyle feels about big strong hands

[@devayonlett3321]

Scoot is fire.. At the very worst I could see him being the new Mr. 6th man.