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[@tric5122]

Most guys that size never played hockey. The amount of agility it requires to skate is absurd. Guys his size don't normally play baseball either. Kid was a well rounded athlete before ever touching a basketball. And his agility and footwork reflect it.

[@matthewh7697]

Not at all. Did you see him in high school and his first two years at Purdue? He was a complete project who couldn’t get big D1 offers. That Purdue staff and Edeys will turned him into a well rounded athlete. His transformation happened at Purdue because he didn’t even start at IMG academy.

[@tric5122]

@@matthewh7697 you mean in his first 4 years of playing the sport? first years at a competitive level, first years. Ya he was a project he didn't even know what he didn't know. But the innate athleticism was there b/c of the others sports he played.

[@tric5122]

@spac4marine Skating 1 isn't simple, 2 skating while playing hockey around a bunch of other people playing hockey is very complex. You are truly absurd to not know that.

[@tric5122]

@spac4marine 1 bs, 2 skating and skating competitively are not the same. 3 skating while people have sticks at your feet while chasing a buck have nothing to do w/ being able to stand up on skates. the fact that you think there is anything in common is an absolute joke.

[@tric5122]

@spac4marine this might be the dumbest thing i've ever had a conversation about, and then i see your name and it 100% makes sense, go back to rolling dice.

[@hosehead3179]

I don't get it, most of the guys Edey smoked in college are NBA players. I called this 2 years ago

[@getlikecoop]

Same.

[@saysoun752]

Yep, including Donovan Clingan in the Finals. If Purdue had more than just Edey, they win. Edey carried Purdue all year. Even when they lost early, it wasn't Edey that played poorly, as he always showed up. It was his teammates that didn't.

[@k.wilki0392]

@@saysoun752He played his heart out in that game. He left the game with nothing to be ashamed of in regards to his level of play. Edey put on a clinic that entire tournament.

[@mrlee9213]

Edey, Wemby and Chet are some welcome new additions to the big man game

[@thomaswestendorf9213]

Looking forward to when he plays Victor.

[@getlikecoop]

Good call, that's going to be a fire matchup. I might do a video on that one.

[@paulpierre4895]

@@getlikecoopwhat up bro lol bro

[@getlikecoop]

@@paulpierre4895 yerrrr

[@Top_Loaded_JRGS77]

Its gonna be Trayce Jackson Davis, Zach Edey and Wemby as the young gun bigs I want to see go head to head. I know TJD ain't as big as the other 2 but he is a beast.

[@ryangreen2493]

Basically I don't think niether can stop the other. Victor's one weakness is that he isn't a good post up defender and I doubt that edey is gonna be able to chase Victor of he brings him out the paint. Two different styles, ginna be fun to watch

[@timp.6127]

I believe he will play a big role in the paint, as most of the teams have gone smaller, there are very few 'traditional' big guys left to counter him.

[@getlikecoop]

Agreed, sadly most teams don't even have 1 player who is decent at defending the post.

[@DJValentino864]

It should be a great season... Can't wait 💪🏾💪🏾🔥💯👏🏾

[@getlikecoop]

Agreed, I think it's going to be one of the most competitive yet.

[@leeswift7883]

Was ready for this season as the Finals were wrapping up 😆

[@outtatime9836]

One thing that may be a problem, is the fact coaches might not teach traditional post defense anymore. The last time you had to worry about that would be Zach Randolph and mark gasol. So there is a chance Zach Edey might cook real well because of simply the nba not being equipped to defend a pure post scorer

[@dolphinated]

Memphis has shooters! They'll become more effective when Edey gets regular touches and the doubles come. Penny, Nick, and D. Scott all benefited from Shaq's presence on the floor.

[@PeteFish-b1f]

Calm down

[@medassistph]

Yao's kid doin well

[@r-trippin5078]

It's probably his illegitimate kid.

[@getlikecoop]

He does have a little Yao to his game.

[@Jin_saito]

@@r-trippin5078bruh he is Japanese 😢

[@vancetamolang8494]

​@@Jin_saitoEdeys Mom is Chinese.

[@Jin_saito]

@@vancetamolang8494 what, he is talking about at 5,8 Japanese transfer, names Yuki kawamura that played for the grizzlies. He is not related to Yao Ming in anyway.

[@jerry8friedrice]

I agree. As a kid I use to get bored watching Shaq back down every team. As an adult, post game adds another variable to get people open. All eyes on the big man while your shooters like a Klay and Steph to run routes/screens to get open

[@GrizzliesEdits]

The only thing Grizzlies naysayers have on their side is health. At every step, they've exceeded expectations, until one of them goes down. Now I they have the depth to back then up

[@getlikecoop]

Yup, this team just has to stay healthy.

[@izumolee6714]

We now have seen him dominate legit NBA centers in the games he has played. Guys like Walker Kesler, Nicola Vucevic, Myles Turner, etc. Edey has made these guys look silly at times and his Kareem-esq sky-hook if he can consistently knock that shot down can be unguardable. When his other teammates make use of Edey in the paint as we saw against the Pacers, he can be a legit big man. We just have to see how he handles the double teams and if he can make the right decisions when under pressure.

[@keithjoseph128]

The 2000s is a perfect example of how pathetic both scouting and "modern day" training is. ACL and MLC injuries continue to grow even though training has "evolved". Then there's taking players for athleticism and media made "potential" over skill.

[@Raptorsified]

Really wanted my Raptors to bring this guy home. As the honorary second Canadian team i hope the grizz treat him well.

[@icecubesbrother]

.... because teams thought the game was changing, and it has slightly, but now its swinging back slightly to where it was!

[@Sonnel_James]

0:54 Edey got his guy airborne with a soft bump sheesh 😂

[@getlikecoop]

Grown man strength 💪🏽

[@AK-qo6tx]

The Grizzlies team have mastered the art of tanking a season to get draft steals.....they seem to always hit on good players while other teams like the Sacramento Kings fail all the time with their high draft picks.

[@chrispfeiffer6905]

All that for a play in spot

[@AK-qo6tx]

@@chrispfeiffer6905 The Kings had the chance to draft Luka Doncic......yet idiot Vlade chose a bust....they had no chance to go deep in the playoffs last year...yet won just enough games to get a mediocre pick instead of drafting Zack Edey. The Grizzlies is an example of talent rich team getting even more talented with Edey by tanking last season.

[@chrispfeiffer6905]

@@AK-qo6tx it applies to both teams

[@getlikecoop]

Have to love how well this franchise drafts

[@WorldWideWeasel]

They didn’t master the art of tanking or tank on purpose. They finished top 3 in the west 2 outta 3 past season. Grizzlies has the best organization when it comes to hitting on second round draft picks. There second round draft picks are better than there first round. ZW, DR, Jake really aren’t good or have been shipped out. Vince, GG, Jaylen Wells all come from the second round. The org just know how to scout talent and now you see it all coming together.

[@ControlFreak-x2t]

wow the grizzlies player development and scouting is just something else.

[@getlikecoop]

Among the best in the league, hands down.

[@thetylife]

YEAHHH EDEY!!!! Return of the big man babbyyy!!!!

[@VaughnnTooRaww]

It’s very refreshing seeing a big guy actually playing like a big guy with nice touch and can impact the game positively.

[@leticiaduarte803]

Thank you for the scoop COOP

[@getlikecoop]

No problem 🫡

[@bossyk0]

im sorry but why did you feel the need the wobble the box at 3:35?

[@PayBrezzy]

00:19 Michael Jordan discovered Rui Hachimura

[@dcc70]

He looks like a more athletic Yao. Hopefully he can avoid the injury bug that derailed Yao's career.

[@davidpekarsky2977]

Edey is going to be a problem. The young man has size, plays under control and is patient. From a Spurs fan.

[@terterman8585]

Hey Coop, thanks for the scoop, it keeps me in the loop, and it doesn't smell like poop

[@getlikecoop]

😂

[@javenwilliams9875]

I knew he was going to be good on a team that needed him. He also played well in college.

[@jpizel1070]

Which is why he was drafted early lol.

[@AdApT3Rx]

The goat is here

[@getlikecoop]

No lies told.

[@JP-pp2tn]

i already knew it wasn't possible given warriors had a late pick in the draft, but when i saw edey during march madness i thought that dude is going to be scary hope warriors can get him some how

[@getlikecoop]

I was so mad when my Pelicans weren't able to get him

[@eddiem6269]

Grizzlies are definitely going to make some noise this season! 💯💯

[@getlikecoop]

Just have to stay healthy 💪🏽

[@Trizzer89]

I'll never ever ever understand why Edey wasnt picked top 3

[@AffectiSaVerb]

I need a list of these “plodders”

[@I_DESPISE_GAMING]

THE 🐐 COOP‼️

[@getlikecoop]

Cali 🔥

[@enriquejasso4557]

With Yuki being capable of being a starting point guard and with Zach being able to be a franchise player, they may be able to move from Ja soon.

[@jizzyb3216]

I dont think that would be a move the grit and grind grizzlies traded Rudy gay and I can't help but think the grizzlies away had perimeter scoring struggles. I think they would be better off learning how to manage thier lineups

[@kevinjones7395]

He'll have an advantage against anyone. The block has now become the soft spot. The only way to defend him is by putting a shooter on him that HAS TO HIT HIS SHOTS. Force the Griz to take him out. They say the 80s and 90s centers couldn't play today. This guy will prove that theory wrong

[@TommyTomTompkins]

Like a Memphis Grizzly

[@getlikecoop]

Yessir

[@grandpaneg6959]

I never understood all of the negativity around his game even before the draft. Like this man has always had weirdly great agility and footwork especially for someone his size

[@getlikecoop]

It's seriously hard to believe how many people overthought this pick.

[@alreadytookenname]

Marcus smart showed him that spin move at 56 seconds.

[@getlikecoop]

I saw them working on that

[@Elkillvis01]

Those screens will give ja plenty of real estate

[@mhill93278]

Doubters and haters because he’s Canadian 🤷🏽‍♂️💯

[@pabblo101]

"Huge, and knows how to use his size well... " - NBA scout

[@RejectHumanityReturn2Monke]

People saying he's slow forgot that one Edey step is 1.5 to 2x that of your NBA guard.

[@PhillipRPeck]

People saying he's slow haven't watched him move

[@DALIANMORGAN]

I felt like I was alone when I was praising the Grizz for drafting Edey. I compare it to Derrick Henry slipping to the 2nd Rd in the NFL draft! GMs/scouts/analysts trying to be so smart that they overthink the obvious. We all knew Edey would be the biggest person in the NBA, we all watched him dominate while running up & down the college floor for 38-40 mins without laboring, we all watched him drag Purdue to the title game while getting triple teamed every night, but we still all sat there and said "no way this will work in the NBA when all he's being asked to do is rebound and set screens while being single covered and the 5th option on a team with Ja, JJJ, & Bane 🤷‍♂

[@_drawkward_]

Glad to hear I wasn't the only one. He's massive, and that size along with his motor will make up for any lack of athleticism. 2-time NCAA player of the year, standing 7'4", and NBA scouts just went, "Nah, he doesn't shoot the three". It's like they never saw basketball before Steph Curry.

[@getlikecoop]

I wanted him to fall to the Pelicans so bad, and I thought it might happen with all of the pre-draft hate that he was receiving but of course the Grizzlies had to Grizzly 😂

[@_drawkward_]

@@getlikecoop there was a part of me that wanted the Spurs to grab him. They would have had the most imposing back line ever. Instead, they traded away Rob Dillingham for nothing so they would have more flexibility to trade next year.

[@MichaelJFan581]

@@getlikecoopgood one! 😂😂

[@DMaintain]

The next Yao Ming without the Footwork

[@truebrowncanadian]

I feel that's a trash comparison.. I guess he's part Chinese, but I think he'll be the first Zach Edey

[@JoseLopez-l9h]

Yuki Kawamura = more eyes on Zach Edey. He really needs to play the sixth man rule quick. Edey will be rookie of the year if he player with him.

[@edgarsnake2857]

Say Hey Coop, I think you're right! This guy and the Grizz look pretty scary.

[@getlikecoop]

He's such an ideal fit for their team

[@sidubsy]

I love how every sports website rated Memphis' pick as a D or C+ before the draft

[@lageronimo8012]

Will love watching the Grizz now, despite a criminal and two malcontent troublemakers on the team.

[@personalfreedom7843]

We will see

[@LegendWest2k]

20 years ago Zach edey goes #1 without a doubt.

[@jef_freely]

Gonna Shaq the league? Where’s the Taco Fall call up coming to? A traditional big just can’t soak up time clocks on back downs any more. Quick decision and moves, to score or kick out of double teams. I could see a very efficient offense. The Warriors would be favorites if he was on the roster, he’s gonna be great. He’s crazy strong at 7’4” and that footwork and touch … Wemby gonna have a tough matchup there.

[@getlikecoop]

Zach in Golden State would also be a ton of fun, I won't argue there.

[@daryljr5361]

Pretty good music bro

[@getlikecoop]

Appreciate that

[@daryljr5361]

@@getlikecoop yes sir

[@OldSchoolBaller]

He carried Purdue on his back to get to the finals. He's gonna do way better than Clingan in the NBA

[@julianbryce31]

edy was a steal its like american version of yao but stronger and more athletic yao ming ... he could be a number 1 pick even ... he can develop as a franchise player

[@jackryanTV]

Stronger than Yao idk about that one

[@getlikecoop]

Stronger than Yao 😯

[@RejectHumanityReturn2Monke]

Wouldn't say stronger. Yao was able to keep up with Shaq's physicality.

[@Top_Loaded_JRGS77]

Zach Edey should have been the first pick or at least top 2 with Reed Sheppard or top 3 with Castle. Hawks messed up. Wizards messed up. Edey will win ROY.

[@getlikecoop]

If he wins ROY 😮‍💨

[@Jeyy-le8ej]

I could see this being a problem years from now tho. It's feels like Mobley and Allen 2.0

[@getlikecoop]

Feels like the potential for them is much higher than that duo's

[@InsaneTrickShots]

Media sure loves pre season…. These games mean nothing lol. Glorified scrimmages and yall be going crazy

[@brushylake4606]

The NBA is too quick to determine what an 18 year old is going to look like in 5 years. They're also too quick to jump on the bus for the "new thing". If you have a post player that can shoot 55%, that's as good analytically as a 37% three point shooter. Let some of these guys develop, let them play. My two favorite NBA players, Duncan and Ginobili would have been looked at as suspect in today's NBA because they were so old when they got to the Association. I had hoped the Spurs would draft Edey, but the Grizzlies got him instead.

[@legenddaryl537]

teams put much emphasis on younger guys who has "POTENTIAL" what they dont understand is POTENTIAL is a two way thing.. they could be potentially great or potentially bust.. like scoot last season.. they were very high on him but didnt realize those skills wont translate to the NBA.. zach edey and dalton knecht are OLDER guys in the draft but are completely NBA READY not like those raw players like sarr

[@Cakebattered]

Edey will easily be rookie of the year.

[@jjroninronin]

Drop Step Ed. It’s gonna be an awesome season for bigs.

[@charliegrey90]

edey is a good player although he needs to be coached to maximize his size and talent

[@hiketheamericas4587]

Hmmm … until a few years ago big men were the top draft picks .. he went from skinny kid .. put the work in .. college player of the year twice .. is 7’4 and bulk .. great shots and defense .. yet you call him a sleeper?! Hope this is the return of the big men .. I want to see basketball not 3s all the time

[@getlikecoop]

In this video I literally say "Zach Edey was far from a sleeper"

[@joelpo43]

Boy was gilbert arenas terribly wrong

[@moseisley7335]

Im a Spurs fan and hes gonna smash our boy.

[@miragegaming984]

A lifetime Lakers fan yet I find other teams more exciting these days. I was excited for Lebron the first two years but since then I just wish the dinosaur would retire and stop chasing stats.

[@getlikecoop]

I could definitely understand how a fan might get tired of that circus

[@kevilevifly]

if they dont draft yuki im no longer a grizzlies fan idc

[@tigers7834]

I think Edey is going to be a great player.

[@scosee2u]

Sw division is stacked

[@TommyTomTompkins]

I been trying to tell OKC fans and Minnesota fans that Grizzlies gon' be a problem...we got everything they got but a better version of it....minus Anthony Edwards 😅

[@jesseswarbrick7895]

Shai?

[@TommyTomTompkins]

@@jesseswarbrick7895 Ja and Shai kinda cancel each other out....that was my mindset But I'll give you that one too Shai and Antman. Grizzlies have a answer for all other positions that they have and more. Let's put it like this Shai better put up 75 pts a game come playoff basketball cause Memphis has a LOT of talent.

[@getlikecoop]

Memphis and OKC will be competing against each other for the 1 seed this year.

[@TommyTomTompkins]

@@getlikecoop no cocky but Memphis got a much better squad that OKC. If and I mean a big IF, if they can stay relatively healthy.

[@samuelsneed7753]

Until it's time to rebound 😂😂😂😂

[@getlikecoop]

It makes no sense man 😂

[@samuelsneed7753]

@@getlikecoop I was just quoting you, bro. I thought it was funny. Like you, I was not referring to Eddy. 😂

[@thesixgod6235]

Heard sum crazyyyyyy shit about RJ Barret LOL

[@getlikecoop]

😯

[@Rocoof1]

y'all forget he ain't as slow as you think

[@getlikecoop]

Edey's fast for his size

[@Rocoof1]

@@getlikecoop for sure

[@jasonebi7308]

I was hoping the spurs pick him at 8.

[@EAZYMONEYSNIPER7]

Edey gonna get a starting spot

[@Kombatjack_]

They didn’t even need bro 😂

[@jackryanTV]

Sure they do and if he can develop shooting

[@getlikecoop]

It's literally unfair 😂

[@PetarZorić-k3b]

He would be Euroleague MVP, you can't say that for 90% of NBA players

[@PeteFish-b1f]

99 % of NBA players , most NBA player can't dribble , pass or shoot

[@renkane3086]

Dang, you guys are stupid

[@getlikecoop]

🤯

[@daryljr5361]

Everyone is going to do better then my Lakers

[@yeetllmcskeetllw6389]

stop advertising for sports betting companies

[@markjasonmendoza5661]

Yao Ming 2.0

[@tray22]

He will be better than Shaq in nearly all areas of the game. Watch for him to start hitting 3s in defender's faces.

[@getlikecoop]

Better than Shaq is a bit wild.

[@iBMcFly]

top 2 players in the NBA: 1.-Wemby 2.-Edey

[@iBMcFly]

Cam Spencer will be starting by year end...book it.

[@getlikecoop]

Facts only

[@Jonesmalone562]

Shaq Edey.

[@ScottySkilz1]

so you think he is gonna be a Lively with no growing pains?

[@getlikecoop]

I think that there will be some growing pains, it's only natural

[@mf_robespierre]

laughin hard on generation fake no look pass nba, who first pass the ball then look away hahaha. its like flexing and shruggin despite being contested in any way or form... geez whars wrong with these newer gens? seriously. its like having to watch an unboxing video with a big fake gadget in it and acting like its the real mccoy...

[@Nastyreacts]

hey yo, what is a plotter?

[@Nastyreacts]

like plot yourself in the lane, drop step kinda player? bully ball?

[@spaceisfake1661]

@@Nastyreacts plod·der /ˈplädər/ noun a person who walks doggedly and slowly with heavy steps.

[@getlikecoop]

Basically a big and slow player

[@sarinnhek9799]

You lost me when you compared him as a modern Shaq. Stop it.

[@getlikecoop]

@@sarinnhek9799 relax, it was a joke.

[@Zytate]

〽️〽️

[@getlikecoop]

🫡

[@qdakid7776]

Bro what is a plotter you’re saying this word with zero explanation

[@getlikecoop]

I thought that most people knew it, my bad. Per the dictionary - a person who walks doggedly and slowly with heavy steps. "I am more of a plodder than a hiker" - a person who works in a slow and persevering but uninspired manner. "he's a cautious plodder"

[@qdakid7776]

@@getlikecoop appreciate the definition but honestly I only watched half of his game against the pacers he played great offensively against Myles turner but it was definitely in a very slow back down manner every time

[@tylerfosse7336]

How is it possible you've gotten even slower at talking??

[@getlikecoop]

Subscribe and I'll speed it up just for you the video after this next one ☝️ In the meantime just 1.5x speed it, the feature is there for a reason.

[@tylerfosse7336]

@getlikecoop lol good reply, good point. Already subbed years ago.

[@tylerfosse7336]

OK, I just checked, and I guess I wasn't subbed anymore for whatever reason, so now I am..

[@CampChamp00]

JJJ stole ADs DPOY and you cant convince me otherwise

[@jaquansmith2699]

what dis gotta do with AD??😂

[@CampChamp00]

@@jaquansmith2699 cuz JJJ was mentioned in the video. Did you watch the video?

[@YoungBillyKatastrophe]

He is the average 90s Center.. Rik Smits would be a problem in today's NBA

[@jpizel1070]

Nah. His size and agility is not average in any Era. There have been many big man drafted with his size but alot of them have not had the touch around the rim or the killer instinct that he seems to have.

[@cbanks7840]

The Baby Hook is BACK. I love it. However Griiz can count on Morant being injured this season . Dude just can't stay healthy.

[@MIent1313]

He 299 in his early 20s? That boy got 5 years tops before his weight sends him out the league

[@Watsgoodhamie]

Dede?

[@getlikecoop]

Huh?

[@weedhigh2564]

i might be a little biased but Edey didnt show half as much promise as Kel'el Ware. If things continue as they are now, K-dub will run away with ROTY and it aint gonna be even close. Not to mention his perfect fit for the Heat, he was just what the doctor ordered. We could trade Jimmy for a decent point guard and we are set for the next 10 years

[@getlikecoop]

Ware is a monster also, I was high on both guys coming in.

[@Midaz_Mains]

LMAO... WARE>EDEY GRIZZLIES FUMBLED THIS PICK

[@abouttime5000]

Ja Morant will go the way of Derrick Rose. Playing hi octane injury riddled acrobatics. It will start with knee injuries then carry on from there.

[@getlikecoop]

I really do hope that's not the case..

[@peiweimin7711]

how lucky mem got edy 8 th pick, how stupid the nba full GM to put edy 8th

[@getlikecoop]

🤦🏽‍♂️