First Time NBA All-Stars Predictions

[@CheepsAhoy69]

I think Jamal's all star chance is gone, the west has only gotten more star players and it seems like he's lowkey declining. Something is very wrong with his game now I don't think its a small sample size. He would have been an all star with the nuggets at the top of the conference but now I don't think they'll even be top 3 next year

[@whatshorts]

He definitely lost that buzz he had coming off the championship.

[@MrAgainstallodds78]

Bridges vs Thibs (his iron man streak) will be the story of the season.

[@whatshorts]

Thibs going to play the pisssss out of him

[@gugga2745]

the thing about randle being a chucker is thats obviously the nature of the amount of takes and gameplan. for kobe to shoot 40% from 3 for examples it easier for him to just take better shots. If randle takes a lesser offensive role to unlock OG and Mikal then his shots would just inherently be better but also he could put more energy into the defensive side of the ball

[@whatshorts]

True. I got a feeling he's going to be the main scorer on the knicks next year though.

[@abiv23]

Evan Mobley improved in every shooting category (37% from 3!), was the best player on the court in the elimination game vs Boston, and plays DPotY candidate defense every year, he missed a lot of the year (not due to ankle) but due to knee surgery so most fans missed it unless you watch every cavs game I think all it takes for him to make all-star this year is health + 4 more shots per game Love your content, we'll see who is right about Mobley!

[@whatshorts]

I'd have to imagine vegas odds of Mobley being an all-star are high. The only thing is there are a lot of guys on that Cleveland team with all-star potential and I don't know how many guys they get on the team. Glad you're enjoying the vids, man!

[@abiv23]

@@whatshorts completely agree his offensive game needs to expand, thanks for the reply

[@curtiszyr]

16:21 you’re not wrong , I follow a locked on Denver podcast , the fans are flaming him 😂 they’re not happy with Jamal, he NEEDS to be better , I think he can get there but injury ? Big question

[@whatshorts]

Stock goes up and down. He'll rebound. You're right though if he gets injured Nug fans are going to be unchill.

[@Philly0024]

Really think Jalen Johnson takes that next step being 2nd option now also very good defensively and underrated passer, also could see Mathurin too if he gets inserted into starting lineup

[@whatshorts]

Mathurin is sick, probably would have been around 20. 14 was Jalen Johnson.

A 23 min What Shorts?? Man! I'm glad I found your new channel 😀

[@whatshorts]

What Longs! glad you found it too!

[@andysauro1500]

Jonathan Kuminga will be an allstar. Theyy've cleared out Klay now. Kuminga's last few months he was putting up legit all-star numbers already. While not averaging full time minutes. Plus he's got the Steph Curry/Golden State boost. Wouldn't be surprised to see a 23ppg/6reb/4ast season out of him while shooting >60% TS.

[@whatshorts]

I could see that, but ultimately I don't see GSW getting two all-stars in the west this year.

[@superkingpigfilmsHD]

this reminds of when capela didnt make all star averaging dwight howard type numbers in like 2022 or 2021

[@whatshorts]

Capella was beast.

[@lixdy8828]

This is my favorite show to watch while at work, keep up the good work man really appreciate the content 😊

[@whatshorts]

Love to hear it! I'll keep it coming!

[@greenswamponion7330]

I think theres a decent chance luka makes an all star appearance this year

[@whatshorts]

If he's lucky.

[@raymondphillipfanara9271]

Bro I love your style of commentary. Just saying what’s on your mind like you’re talking hoops with the buds. Favorite ball channel on KZbin.

[@whatshorts]

Thanks a lot, man! Glad you're enjoying style!

[@Bretkane]

I cannot stand all of the discourse around the all star game itself not being competitive. It shouldn't be, it's a fun exhibition for us to watch mindless highlights. The real competition comes with the young guys at the rising stars games. I don't think its fair to expect guys like Steph, Kd, Giannis, Lebron to be playing defense and running plays for an exhibition in february

[@Idkwut2putsoiputdis]

Literally, let them have fun When they play in the regular season it’s a job, but all star break is when they can have fun

[@whatshorts]

I know. If my employer tried to get me to go to a work event where I'd have to work more, I wouldn't take it seriously either.

[@baadbeats]

IMO the all star game has become a joke to the point where it is the least anticipated and exciting event during the break (dunk contest up there too, for the same reasons). Things like the draft lottery, nba cup, etc. are events I see more value in. The lack of engagement among the star players is something that effects me as the viewer (along with others who dislike the state of the all star game), and is the sole reason why watching the Olympics and things like FIBA have become so fun. All-nba has become the new “sought after” status by players, so idk why we even have the all star game at this point. It is hard to incentivize people making tens of millions of dollars to play and risk an injury in a game that only attributes to an individuals success. I think the in-season tournament was so competitive last year because it was a team based accolade. If there was some way for the all star game to have some sort of stakes tied to regular season/playoff team success (similar to how in the mlb, the winning league of the all star game had home field advantage in the World Series), then I think the league should go for it. Idk what that stake is tho… I just wanna see more plays similar to the Olympics. Even if these all stars play at like 70%, I would much rather see that than the current 25% effort that is given.

[@Axeman-jm7ro]

I see your point but I’d have to disagree it’s one game of the year the simple fast break alley oops aren’t enough. We saw how fun it was watching a team with that much talent in team USA. Now imagine 2 monster teams going at it. Highlights are so much better In a close game

[@baadbeats]

@@Axeman-jm7ro totally agree. There was one all start game I think in 2020 or 2021 when they changed the rules… the ending to three game u saw mfs try take charges and stuff like that. Game was gas

[@bowbuckets6005]

A sleeper pick would be kuminga. Has great potential and If his game gets more refined, he finna be one for years.

[@whatshorts]

true, but what are the chances that the Warriors get 2 all-stars this year with a stacked West?

[@bowbuckets6005]

@@whatshorts fair point, he might be a snub but in a few years, prolly all star fasho.

[@jackfahey5741]

Would love to see OG make all star but he’s gotta stay healthy

[@whatshorts]

I know. It seems unlikely though.

[@cheap272]

"i dont think the wizards are gonna be that bad" im remembering this one

[@whatshorts]

If I'm wrong it still won't even be close to my worst prediction.

[@Troy_Aesthetics]

I feel like Cade has more of a chance than Mikal at an all star💀

[@whatshorts]

Def if he can stay healthy.

[@bkelly625]

NBA breakout candidates 2024-2025 All-NBA level to Superstar- Tyrese Haliburton, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, Victor Wembanyama Rising Star to Top 25 player- Scottie Barnes, Paolo Banchero, Jalen Williams, LaMelo Ball Flashes to top 40ish player- Evan Mobley, Jonathan Kuminga, Jalen Johnson, Immanuel Quickley Decent to top 70 player- Andrew Nembhard, RJ Barrett, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson? Afterthought to elite role player(top 110)- Jaden Ivey, Keon Ellis, Quentin Grimes, Jalen Smith Nobody to good rotation player (top 175)- Day’Ron Sharpe, Max Christie, Leonard Miller, Tre Mann Wildcards (50/50 chance of breakout)- Cam Whitmore, Tari Eason, Taylor Hendricks, Christian Braun

[@whatshorts]

I'm not too sure about LaMelo.

[@chinhong4578]

Where’s Chet?

[@bkelly625]

@@chinhong4578 He is already top 40ish but idk if he will leap to top 25 in year 2 that might be too soon

[@johnnydepp7045]

Yo been watching since day 1 keep the good shit up bro I’ve seen the progress

[@whatshorts]

People started watching so I had to step my analysis up.

[@bookaufman9643]

Franz was looking like a stud until they got to the medal rounds. Dude straight up disappeared.

[@whatshorts]

every hund has his day.

[@christianenano1280]

6:42, you gotta eat gang

[@whatshorts]

I think that might have been a pipe or something in my building.

[@jtbaby69]

Great list - I might be too low on Sengun because rockets as a team, not great, but agree Ime could make a big difference. Top 3/4 all plausible I think for ASG

[@whatshorts]

He's great. I was watching his passing highlights they're nuts.

[@Axeman-jm7ro]

Great video once again

[@whatshorts]

thanx man. glad you enjoyed it.

[@jerry-419]

These vids make me look forward to Mondays

[@whatshorts]

Same. Always exciting.

[@melatonin12]

rank stretch bigs

[@whatshorts]

ooh, that'd be good.

[@Axeman-jm7ro]

Best point of attack defenders next? Best role players Best front offices

[@whatshorts]

I'm thinking about doing coaches one of these days just not sure how to evaluate them.

[@curtiszyr]

Best front office ? I’d say Boston because they just won a championship but okc is absolutely cooking . 1 seed last season and now the addition of Caruso and Hartenstein looks great !

[@hunnidbanj]

white Kenny Beecham 🔥

[@whatshorts]

that's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.

[@ThunderPhant]

JDub should've been an all-star last year, the numbers weren't as high, but he was way more efficient than other players at his position who made it in the West. And with players like PG13 who made it moving out of the West, I agree that JDub should be a clear all-star this year baring injury.

[@whatshorts]

Jdub is due for sure.

[@metal--babble346]

Paul George gets auto East All-Star. Who gets the axe?? Jimmy Butler ?? What about the Wagner kid in Orlando ?? He got the big bag, get him some All-Star votes.

[@whatshorts]

It might be Maxey unfortunately. (Jimmy won't play enough games to be an all-star if I had to guess.)

[@ghostin5699]

plsplsplsplspls international vs usa all star game

[@whatshorts]

please

[@italiantiger1425]

Definitely missed out on Cade, he won't have killian hayes or james Wiseman on the floor, new coach, plus adding tobias Harris and malik beasley will help the spacing tremendously along with last seasons addition of simone fontecchio(prolly spelled it wrong) but also I'm very biased and need to show pistons love because it won't happen elsewhere 😌

[@whatshorts]

he would have probably been number 6 in the east. Obviously it's a matter of health likelihood and team success.

[@italiantiger1425]

@whatshorts true, and unfortunately I know damn well that pistons are topping out at like 11-12 in the east, probably only over the hornets (maybe), nets, and wizards

[@humptydumpty1929]

Hawks aren't tanking this year they don't want to as they don't own their pick, and if you watch dyson daniels during the olympics he was great he beat out Mattise Thybulle for a reason he's a better POA defender than even Herb Jones the hawks got Dyson to essentially play the Jrue Holiday Derrick white role on the team. The wizards have said they're gonna trade Jonas so I'd expect them to be firmly in the bottom 5 seeds I'd replace Kyle Kuzma with Jalen Johnson or Cade Cunningham, Jalen if the Hawks are good, Cade if the pistons are half decent he deserves at least some flowers.

[@whatshorts]

Cade would have been 11. Jalen Johnson probably 14 or 15. Didn't realize the hawks don't have their pick this year.

[@chinhong4578]

How many games will the OKC Thunder need to win by the All-Star game to get 3 All-Stars?

[@whatshorts]

1 or 2 seed in the west, but it'll be tough regardless

[@chinhong4578]

@@whatshortsmore likely they’ll get 3 in 2026 when some of the older guys retire

[@TheEliOfficial]

Mikal, OG and KUZMAAAA of all people over Cade seems a lil crazy

[@whatshorts]

I worry about Cade's health. Otherwise he should have been an all star years ago.

[@Axeman-jm7ro]

Cades team only got like 5 wins better they won’t have enough to get him into the allstar game

[@bookaufman9643]

Mikal could be the fourth guy on the Knicks that people would consider for an All-Star spot. I haven't heard you talk about it yet but when I first saw his name up there I thought that was a pretty big long shot. If he didn't get an All-Star vote being the lead guy for Brooklyn how's he going to do it being the third or fourth guy for the Knicks? Nope.😊

[@whatshorts]

I know. Randle will probably end up being an all star with Brunson.

[@chrisrandles857]

As the president of Keegan Murray and Desmond Bane fan club, this video is mid.

[@whatshorts]

that's actually quite favorable considering your position.

[@youacluck]

do we count rising all stars as all stars? idk but i will be sad if mathurin isnt on this list

[@whatshorts]

The problem is if the Pacers get 2 all stars they'll probably be Siakim and Haliburton.

[@youacluck]

@@whatshorts aaah true i wasn’t thinking of this……. hopefully my young goat will get his time in the spotlight soon 🥲🥲🥲

[@pjwesell]

Gonna go out on a limb and predict that Giannis becomes a 9 time all star for the first time in his career next season.

[@whatshorts]

🌶️spicy🌶️

[@M4DV1LLA1N]

I must have been number 11

[@whatshorts]

you were 13 actually :I

[@M4DV1LLA1N]

next year 🗣

[@cabbage2943]

I actually thought OG had been an all star in Toronto wow

[@whatshorts]

by the way people talk him, you'd think he was.

[@bakerhickock]

i’m feeling a brandon miller all star appearance

[@whatshorts]

he's pretty low on odds. I think people don't believe in Charlotte.

[@isaiahbarreras2451]

hey that’s what i said 🙀

[@jtbaby69]

this is a fire take

[@rdd455]

❤

[@whatshorts]

❤

[@Sanchw1ch]

Desmond Bane should be here

[@whatshorts]

call your congressman

[@gugga2745]

im ngl, the short videos the gifs r good, but these longer videos they feel like too much

[@whatshorts]

u watch the main channel? @whatslaps

[@gugga2745]

@@whatshorts yea thats what im saying. the gifs r better suited for that then this. if ur able to find like short comps u should use those instead

[@aqurin2973]

josh giddey

[@whatshorts]

keep dreamin

[@isaiahbarreras2451]

if lamelo stays healthy and the hornets exceed expectations maybe brandon miller can potentially be an allstar?

[@whatshorts]

hard maybe.

[@isaiahbarreras2451]

personally i think the hornets have a better roster then the wizards and they will be suprise team of the east ( i’m a bias hornets fan )

[@shoelace4316]

I fucking love Jalen Williams

[@whatshorts]

me too. seems cool.

[@kevinscott9242]

Can you imagine in a year a roster of JDub, Shai, Chet, iHart, Caruso, a 3rd yr Cason, Dort, Wiggs, I.Joe, a healthy Nikola Topic, 2nd yr Ajay Mitchell, 2025 1st rd pick(probably a lottery pick in a great Draft) & JWill. That's a 'sick' 12 Man roster!

[@chinhong4578]

@@kevinscott9242coming off a championship? Yes!

[@thetwiggamingchannel9578]

Well RIP my Killian Hayes breakout prediction then ig he is nowhere to be found in this vid 😢

[@whatshorts]

He's still in the league though!!

[@craigswherehouse9304]

If dame had no arms and legs would you still want his autograph

[@whatshorts]

I'd probably pass on his autograph regardless.

[@bookaufman9643]

Dude I think you need to re-edit this video. You have Jamal Murray on there twice.

[@whatshorts]

nah, I just went back to the slide for a moment to talk about Murray being cool.

[@bookaufman9643]

@@whatshorts sorry about that then. I was doing something when I was watching it I just noticed that he popped up a second time.

[@Mungo.Kidogo]

Had nothing to say about Alpi

[@whatshorts]

who me?

[@XYouVandal]

don't sleep on Cam Thomas. He's going to be able to put up crazy numbers on a tanking team in Brooklyn

[@whatshorts]

So I think if the Nets are good enough to get an all-star it'll probably be Cam Johnson or Shcroder.

[@allengarza9208]

if jalen green comes out playing the same way he did at the end of the season he for sure will make it

[@whatshorts]

I think Sengun is going to get that Rocket spot.

[@bookaufman9643]

I couldn't disagree more on your Washington take. I don't think they're going to keep Valanciunas for the whole season and I definitely don't think that they're trying to be good. I don't think anybody thinks they're trying to be good. This may be your first real bad take. Kuzma will not be on All Star unless a bunch of people are hurt. I think Washington will be within four wins of last year. Maybe four wins worse?😊 Come on Slaps.

[@whatshorts]

guess we'll see.

[@DizzyDDawg]

Now I got to ask.... American or Korean corndog? 🤔

[@whatshorts]

korean of course

[@cpt.waddledoo4645]

yo u kinda look like 2hollis

[@whatshorts]

I like his music. big hyperpop guy

[@kevinscott9242]

I've watched every game Bridges played for Nets & he was at best a distant 3rd best D' player on a bad team. He's so overrated defensively it's amazing

[@whatshorts]

But he was a menace at the suns. I think he rides on those past accomplishments.

[@alex77195]

OG is better than mikal by a lot. i think Donte DiVincenzo is better than mikal. Donte was 3rd in total 3's made at 283 (1 behind Luka) and shot 40.1% Wizards aren't getting an allstar they're winning around 20 games. Chet not getting an allstar with jokic, AD, Sengun, sabonis, gobert, kat, lauri & wemby in his way in the west Mobley offensive game isnt there yet to accumulate the counting stats jamal is sitting behind steph, kyrie, luka, ja, shai, booker, fox wemby shouldnt get an allstar next year if his team wins under 25 games again. Booker got no allstars when the Suns were stinking it up at the start of his career. we gotta stop acting like he's wilt with a jump shot until he can win more than 19 games in a season. he is by definition the most hyped up losing player of all time.

[@whatshorts]

Which player besides Wemby has a chance?

[@stevenreyes2160]

Bro you’re tweaking lmao, you said every year Kyle Kuzma is projected to be an all star and doesn’t make it the way Luka is projected to win MVP but doesn’t? I genuinely can’t think of a soul who put the words “Kyle Kuzma” and “All Star” in the same sentence ever. Well besides you now

[@whatshorts]

Gotta put something spicy in every video.

[@Deebo2288]

Coby White can be an All Star this year

[@whatshorts]

I could definitely see that