Grading Every 2023 Free Agent Signing (Pt. 2)

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[@lmSoAmbitious]

I’m glad MDJ is making basketball content again

[@nylesprint]

The world 🌎 is glad lol

[@ohiotiger123]

That first video back shook me. This is definitely his calling.

[@juliofigueroa5552]

Dude yes he legit is one of the best. Definitely way better than lame espn

[@Russell_53]

Fr like when you look at his page his last nba video was like 3 years ago😂 he knows ball idk why he stopped uploading

[@radityapoerwanto7018]

​@@Russell_53probably got burned out trying to do preseason review of every single team.

[@cameroncampbell1638]

I’m glad you’re back on KZbin. Your video on Denver’s altitude is still one of my favorite videos on here.

[@HEEHEEBOII]

I see you are an OG MDJ fan as well lmfao

[@superdupercyrus1036]

MDJ coming back like MJ

[@ogbmt]

Same

[@dylancha3030]

My favorite video is either the Chamberlain paradox or the undervalued contracts video

[@royalace2271]

Dillion brooks contract is front loaded. So by year 3 and 4, his contract isn't that expensive

[@bmillz6243]

MDJ you being back continues to give me happiness

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Happy to see you back!

[@anandak5155]

always love your contents, glad having you back!

[@Levi24Helvey]

YOOO! I feel like I haven't seen one of your videos in years, I thought I remembered you saying you were taking a break, but DAMN I'm glad you're back! I hope things are going well in your life man!

[@jeshuaelitadlip551]

Glad to have you back MDJ!

[@catscatscatscatscatscatscats]

so happy that you're back!

[@fruitloops1481]

Make a part three even if it’s short! I gotta see your opinion on every FA who signs!!!

[@johannesortiz748]

W vid but did i miss the donte divincenzo part because I don't remember you talking about it in both vids

[@mattiaspettersson788]

Never heard of Jack White. He’s the guy who wrote and performed ”Seven Nation Army”, dude 😁

[@MikeyMike0330]

I’m glad to hear you talk about basketball again. Please don’t leave again.

[@AirRusher1992]

Here it is. Part 2 of MDJ grading every free agency signing.

[@BruceWayneYo]

Hey man can you increase your volume? On speakers I can't hear you, compared to other videos i watch. Thanks man! Happy you're back :)

[@MDJiang]

Yeah I forgot to amplify the sound on this one. Other videos should be fine!

[@bread1187]

Have you thought about grading trades as well? Would love to hear your thought.

[@andrewj.owyang9900]

Agree with pretty much everything except for the low grade on Dennis Smith Jr. He was extremely impactful on defense this year and also averaged 5 assists on limited minutes off the bench

[@Lenrom12]

Nice to have MDJ back I honestly was shocked to see his first NBA post in years. He’s still gettin back into the groove but he was always great.

[@kylethomas2993]

I remember Jack White when he played with Zion at Duke. He only started 10 games in 4 years there and averaged 2.7 PPG and 3.0 RPG. Surprised he's in the NBA.

[@LeftyEsel11]

I don't understand why Philly signed Bamba AND Harrell considering the fact that they apparently still wanna bring back Paul Reed

[@hansonlee5847]

Trying to recreate old days when Philly used to draft bigs (Noel, Embiid, Okafor, etc)

[@kleinwinnn]

They are trading Embiid

[@Jaciry]

is no one gonna talk about how the magic released Bol Bol?? i thought he had a solid season since being healthy! or am i glazing

[@derekhayter4879]

Bol bol is not good on help defense. He's a bit sloppy on team coordination. He's not skilled enough to play inside the paint. He's a bit too raw right now. Rumors also say he has questionable work ethic.

[@docmalice]

very sensible insights my guy

[@fruitloops1481]

Great content

[@jamalmcguire8062]

I think Landale's deal also isn't guranteed past the first year. Cheap, easy to move. And if they don't want him on the team, they can just tell him to buzz off with no strings attatched.

[@iankinzel]

Thoughts on the Kings re-signing Harrison Barnes to 3 yrs/$54 million? This contract seems to be dividing the Kings fanbase. I think it's a good value for money, but I'd be curious to hear more from people outside the Kings fanbase.

[@erenjager4698]

He's a productive player on a good team and he has championship experience right? Seems like a good deal to me.

[@iankinzel]

@@erenjager4698 Agreed, I'm just finding a lot of other fans are really down on Barnes after having kind of a rough playoff series against the Warriors this spring. I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing, or...?

[@joshuaharris5032]

@@iankinzelI’m a Kings fans and a lot of kings fans who aren’t being doomers about it feel that it’s an insurance signing. Barnes helped us to our playoffs even with having a rough series. So, it’s a culture signing. Additionally, he’s still a savvy offensive player, capable defender and respected vet. Those are really valuable qualities that a lot of players just don’t have. Keegan Murray still needs to be mentored and grow as a player. The consensus is that it would be a good idea to have Barnes for depth while he’s still experiencing growing pains. Also also, we addressed some of our issues that were exposed from the playoffs through the offseason moves we made. We really need a rim protector and serviceable backup for Sabonis. That’s not Barnes’ fault. He also wasn’t the only player who had a rough series. If the organization was to remove players that disappeared during the first round we’d be without Barnes, Sabonis, and Huerter. It just makes sense to retain him.

[@sp3949]

That’s a good contract! Kings need Barnes production and rebounding capabilities.

[@makaiomoss9940]

Comparatively to all the other contracts wings signed across the league this offseason, Barnes contract is an absolute steal

[@anthonynorman7545]

I think the Houston deals were to meet the minimum.

[@HarriisMo]

loving the content

[@aznjohn15]

Where do u stand on the dejounte extension?

[@dash5573]

Wooooooo Pt. 2

[@ethanma3916]

banton looked pretty good in preseason and start of regular season but i didn't really watch the raptors much

[@sama2086]

Did I somehow miss it or did you not grade the DivIncenzo to the Knicks?

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

Damn where are all the Suns' signings?

[@ktylar27]

Did you mention cp3 to warriors?

[@requiemforameme1]

Robin Lopez' salary should be added to Brook's, since it was part of his requirements to be resigned with Milwaukee, lol.

[@damonroger3184]

Eric Gordon?

[@numerouno6753]

You do know that there’s a really Big chance that Brooks’ contract isn’t 4 years guaranteed. It is most likely a offer sheet, more like the NFL contracts

[@Moeatscurry]

Let’s get it

[@daithimcnally8212]

Heya Mark

[@melissawhy8078]

Do you hate the Suns? No content on them at all other than the shade over the Beal move

[@michaelsong4663]

Damn no Divencenzo analysis…

[@forbiddenDRAIN]

jack white? i didnt know he played basketball

[@verward]

"Toronto Raptors sign tall forward" Why am I not really surprised by this?

[@pineapplepen4077]

Assuming you don't make another part... grade on Dejounte Murray?

[@ckq]

I got a lot of the same opinions as MDJ, so imma say B. He definitely regressed this season with the Hawks where he'd deserve more like 20-25M/year based on his current performance, but he showed to have all-star potential in SAS when the team is built around him and the salary cap is rapidly increasing. Worst case scenario, the DejounTrae paring doesn't work out the next 2 years and they blow it up for multiple firsts like the Jazz did with Mitchell and Gobert (ironically with Quin Snyder as the coach as well).

[@DanielSanGV]

I think the biggest reason why a team didn't offer a better contract to Austin Reeves, it was the Gilbert Arena's rule, the last year of such contract would haven assinanine for any team looking to compete, even if Austin Reeves is worth the 90m/4 years

[@KTDama]

Hornets fan: I cannot tolerate this DSJ disrespect. Our only player who could consistently attack the rim, gave some P&R passing, & was one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. Huge loss for Charlotte who really needs a backup guard when LaMelo is hurt.

[@condog209]

you missed half of the kings signings

[@drbenwaynewyersy9976]

well.... considering that Austin Reaves was basically the Lakers' third option and especially so in the Post Season... neither the $1.5m contract he was on before, nor his new contract seem "lucky" to me.. for Austin they are, of course... but in terms of the Lakers and the league as a whole, it just shows what kind of gems and talent can be found in undrafted players... every other team had the chance to draft/sign him since all their scouts knew who he was.. Lakers took the chance and Austin took advantage of the opportunity when fate offered him first team minutes... in years past you might call that "lucky"... but when a 41st pick 2xMVP leads his team of non All Stars and "busts" to a ring.. playing the Finals against a team of 7 undrafted players and lead by a 30th pick... it seems, to me at least, that at some point along the way scouts and organizations have lost their ability in choosing Basketball players and building teams.. or even forgot what MAKES a young athlete a BASKETBALL player... both in terms of skill and even more in terms of personality...

[@Ireezy15]

AD just turned 30, he should be in his prime smh

[@williamseal7788]

As a raptors fan in my opinion the development on this team past 2020/21 has not been great(since Jama left to the warriors). Thats why the coaching staff has been replaced with high development guys like a Darko Rajakovic pat Delany, and bringing back Jama Mahlalela.

[@alexnguyen1284]

dwight powell and A- does not go hand in hand.

[@eulalawrence841]

I'm so confused, how is Russ not a good fit with the Clippers? Hell, before he even signed with them everybody was saying he would be a perfect fit with the Clippers. We always say Russ is at his best with the ball in his hands and that's exactly whats going to happen with them. He's playing with two superstars that don't need the ball in their hands that long to produce. Also, how is spacing the problem? So PG13, Kawhi, Powell, Morris, and Convington isn't spacing? This team never needed another shooter, they needed a guy that can run the offense. I agree with you that the Russ resigning is definitely an A+, that's an extremely cheap deal for a former MVP who can still produce. But you definitely just wanted to throw in some random jabs at Russ there.

[@Noble992]

By your logic on Jaxson Hayes and minimum contracts he’s a B-. I’ve watched his entire career and every skill aspect of basketball minus perimeter defense Hayes is a no show in those aspects. Screens, rebounding, defending the rim, etc. bro is not a good player and will sabotage the lakers bench(atleast their defense)

[@verward]

I don't fucking get why the Rockets even want Brooks. Are going to compete for a title? Obviously not right. Why invest in a player like this. Brooks should be the fourth best player on a contender. He should bring defensive depth, not be the best defensive player on a team. He is not gonna make the Rockets a good defense by himself and he has obvious flaws on offensive. If all decisions are taken out of Brooks' hands and there is a really strong PG, he can be a good spot-up shooter, but that's not gonna happen in Houston. Did they get him just to trade him to the 76ers for harden or something?

[@MahdiKnicks]

Indiana should have just made the lakers overpay.

[@skalawitz]

Damn, they talk millions like it's a piece of candybar on walmart.. getting drafted or signed in an NBA team is like you winning the lottery or powerball. And funny thing is 60% of those guys lost all their money after they retire. God, I wish I am 6'8 not 5'8.. 😂

[@adampeters9684]

Naz Reid

[@VincentVincent_89]

Lakers easily won free agency

[@37willdog]

Dennis Smith is a much better player than Lonnie Walker. Smith is one of the best defensive guards in the league. Walker does nothing at an elite or even average level

[@kirillsergeyev7116]

No one has called Dennis Smith one of the best defensive guards in the league except you. You’re the only one bro. If he was that great of a defender dude wouldn’t be getting the minimum salary

[@37willdog]

@@kirillsergeyev7116 outing yourself as a casual…nice job