How does the NBA Draft work?

[@karabeloborotho5034]

You know its gonna be good when he says: "Welcome back to the show."

[@whatslaps]

every good video starts with a salutation

[@bannybruh]

i love genuinely telling my girlfriend “wake up babe whatslaps uploaded”

[@whatslaps]

set an alarm for 9am PST on her phone.

[@Kirubhas_Shankar]

video idea: 1. Roles that no longer exist in the NBA 2. why do some players fall off all of a sudden?

[@whatslaps]

Roles as in play styles?

[@Kirubhas_Shankar]

​@@whatslaps positions and the roles in particular systems that don't exist anymore/aren't preferred anymore. I'm curious because this happens in soccer all the time. Lots of role players no longer have roles. Superstar wingers with dribbling skills aren't required because they're not great passers/are ball hogs. Suddenly making saves isn't the most important skill for a goalkeeper. Passing and handling pressure is.

[@luciefour]

Only started watching bball of October last year but this channel has been a godsend in understanding the game and the intricacies of the nba, ur awesome fr !!

[@whatslaps]

awesome! Glad to help people learn about something and develop a new interest!

[@charlesfranczyk3458]

I think it'd be a fun video to talk about the OKC thunder's GM Sam Presti potentially changing the way rosters are constructed in front of our eyes these past 2 years. From the way they use G League minutes to develop specific spots of players games, to the depth> star power ethos OKC has adopted. It makes me wonder, is a NY style 7 man, or even an 8-9 player rotation completely obsolete once teams like OKC start fielding highly competent, well coached 10-11 man depth charts. With parity at an all time high this could be the future of the league we're watching being made in real time

[@whatslaps]

I did the rebuild video that had some of that but I didn't go that deep. I think a g league development video might be rad. talk about caruso, siakim, van vleet

[@letsmakeit110]

youre late pop been minutes restricting since the 00s. He actually started the trend of the NBA penalizing teams for not playing their stars when he rested Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili against the Heatles, filing on the injury report "DNP-old".

[@matthewcrane8025]

I would love to see a video about NBA culture off the court. What do they do when they aren’t playing? How has fame changed them? What do they spend their money on?

[@whatslaps]

I'd love that too, but I ain't got that kind of information, player.

[@MaskedMann]

a video on stat padding may be interesting if you haven't done one already. a lot of newer fans dont understand how players like russ and harden can have such insane stat lines yet have little postseason success

[@whatslaps]

excellent idea, I can think of some good thumbnails and titles too

[@TheGuyRelic]

I already know about the draft, I just wanted to watch it because it's so entertaining

[@whatslaps]

Sometimes you forget stuff too. I actually had forgotten a lot.

[@_Zenyix_]

but my question is who asked?

[@TheGuyRelic]

@@_Zenyix_ u still stuck in 2020? Dumbass mf think he funny

[@julianosorio4621]

I need this channel to blow up , videos are too good

[@whatslaps]

slow and steady is really what I want. otherwise you get a huge influx of people who drop off and then you're one of those channels with tons of subs, and low view counts.

[@kamisend]

another ABSOULETE BANGER

[@whatslaps]

All I do is bang

[@_aaalban]

Watching you straight from France, you're doing a beautiful job!

[@whatslaps]

Enchante

[@emersonmanning1124]

Great vid. Only thing missing is the Stepian Rule though you might have covered that in another vid

[@whatslaps]

I have, but It's been a while. I could have talked about pick swaps too

[@antoinehenderson1659]

This was an extremely good explainer.

[@whatslaps]

glad you found it helpful, player

[@driss6208]

I love this video, I was waiting for this video, also love water. I only started being a basketball fan a couple months ago, anyway I was wondering how the draft work and what even lottery picks are and all the other stuff. Thank you whatslaps 🧑🏻‍🔧

[@whatslaps]

love to help! enjoy the draft on Wednesday!

[@Cxsperxz]

Deadass the most underrated channel on the app And also what’s your team?

[@whatslaps]

I don't really have a team, I'm just here to talk shit.

[@Cxsperxz]

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[@henken__sensei5820]

Needed this bro 😭🤞🏾

[@whatslaps]

I need you

[@ThaddeusFord065]

I can't keep commenting how goated you are bro so just im gonna start saying random stuff from now on and you'll understand.

[@whatslaps]

Yeah, just say what's on your mind. I'll know what's up.

[@abw1317]

I love your channel, also you look like a 90s movie villain before they become a villain.

[@whatslaps]

Sometimes the villain becomes the villain before they start to look like it.

[@erwanleberre764]

clear, fun and instructive as always :)

[@whatslaps]

glad you found it helpful, man

[@JetHoops]

Great Video!

[@whatslaps]

glad you enjoyed it, player.

[@ElijahLutaaya]

love the video Could u do one bout how why jumpshots are so important in the NBA and who has the ugliest and and cleanest jumper

[@whatslaps]

i've been thinking about doing a good, bad, and ugly themed video. this could work.

[@ElijahLutaaya]

@@whatslaps thanks underrated as hell

[@deluxe9328]

hi whatslaps, happy monday as far as a video suggestion, i was wondering if you could maybe talk about moves that specific teams will try to make this offseason?

[@whatslaps]

I'd probably do something like that on my other channel @whatshorts. I do shorter shelf life stuff over there.

[@deluxe9328]

​@whatslaps awesome, I'll go check it out

[@thefrenchfryguy9959]

Can you do a video on reviewing the East? Because I don’t understand how people say the East is weak when you have the Celtics, bucks, Knicks, and 76ers. You also have young teams like the pacers and the magic that don’t have “big” stars but have so much great potential. But is the west really better? The west has more star names, but that doesn’t mean that it’s more competitive imo. What do you think?

[@whatslaps]

I might do this because at least one other person has said this. I'll add it to the queue.

[@pkuo23]

Another banger 😄 one question: what's the deal with you and corndogs? You sponsored by big corndog?

[@whatslaps]

It's from a video I did about 2 years ago on memorial day. be good to your mothers is from a video that I released on mothers day 2 years ago. both videos are now private because they aren't good. It just stuck, and became my sign off. I don't hate it. No sponsorship involved sadly :(

[@whitepalladian]

Why are NBA players so good. It could be a video about generational talents or why some nba players or just better wether with hard work or not

[@whatslaps]

It's great idea, but is it even possible to understand how and why? reverse engineering success always seems to be an exercise in futility.

[@luckypio22]

This is a very nice chanel! Congrats from 🇧🇷

[@whatslaps]

thanks man! Glad you're enjoying the videos down there!

[@justincarriere105]

Almost at 20k im so proud

[@whatslaps]

yeah, feels good. the channel has grown a lot over the past 2 or 3 months

[@matthew.kunovic]

The top 4 picks are lottery. Picks 5-14 are based on record order.

[@whatslaps]

Dang. I stand corrected.

[@matthew.kunovic]

@whatslaps they still call the top 14 picks, lottery picks because those 14 teams are in the lottery to hopefully get a top 4 pick.

[@Mrdonjuliothewicked]

Speaking of those 2nd round picks that can get forfeited, idk how to do it, but they somehow need to give those forfeited seconds to other teams. Either that or find a different punishment. If anything, the league slapping teams on the wrist by taking away a 2rp only hurts draftees chances of being drafted into the nba. Almost as if they are getting punished for what nba teams trying to be sneaky.

[@whatslaps]

You're exactly right. those are just two players that will be on min contracts rather than rookie scale.

[@whatslaps]

Exactly those are two players that are going to be one year mins rather rookie scale.

[@oakarin]

Another banger king

[@whatslaps]

glad you enjoyed it playya.

[@SathujanS]

So is Like a trade for Boston's first round pick not as valuable because their pick is probably gonna be low? And If I trade my first round pick to another team, do where I place in the seeding determine the other teams pick?

[@whatslaps]

yes to both questions. picks from good teams are less valuable and the pick position is that of the original owner of the pick.

[@tdhharris]

How long does a team hold the rights to a second round draftee? Could they in theory never sign a player to a standard contract and effectively freeze the player out of ever signing with a team that might want them?

[@whatslaps]

I think the drafting team just has first refusal rights. If they don't want him he's fair game.

[@balance4141]

I wonder why they don't show the actual ping pong balls being drawn, "we picked the balls behind the scenes and are now just telling you the results" still allows for funny business doesn't it? Must be kinda crazy to be drafted and never see the court "yay I've been picked by an NBA team!... oh darn *sad face*". A lot of the picky changey stuff sort of makes my brain spin, you explained it well, it's just a little switchity in my mind and I don't know how to give a helpful contributing comment 😵‍💫. Anyway you da miz-an as always, appreciate the dopeness viddy.

[@whatslaps]

I actually got something wrong about the draft lottery. Only the first four picks are chosen by the lottery balls. The rest of the teams just get their picks in order by record. That's why the Pistons are so tragic they got the worst pick they could. A lot of those Euros never come over, just because they're already under contract by a team in Europe. 2 of the french guys this year are having their contracts bought out by their NBA teams though. Comments always appreciated man! Always look forward to them! thanks for the engagement, brother.

[@ohlenard]

Underrated

[@whatslaps]

😊

[@diegononamez]

whatslaps videos always slap

[@whatslaps]

I sit around slap all day

[@SathujanS]

What is a protected and unprotected pick?

[@SathujanS]

And a pick swap?

[@whatslaps]

Protected means if it falls within a certain range it's either deferred to the following year or they don't get the pick. Pick swap means you have the right to swap picks with the other team if there's is higher. The trades for dummies video I believe explains it

[@egorkorolev4190]

What happenes if you select somebody in a draft and that somebody dies in like a week after draft do you get the pick back or something? Cuz there's that emergency draft in case of plane crash that kills all the team or something.

[@whatslaps]

Watch the Len Bias story

[@egorkorolev4190]

​@@whatslaps that already sounds tragic

[@iBlackula]

Thoughts on Scotland Wayne Barnes contract?

[@whatslaps]

shocking!

[@cheeseomega3930]

I dont know if it counts as a suggestion, but recently ive seen that some roleplayers are winning more rings that the star players in this era, like Holiday and KCP. The Caruso trade also seems to be in that line, since OKC are looking to contend and he won with LA in 2020. Maybe it can be a point in a video about roleplayers?

[@whatslaps]

that's pretty good. Sneaky high impact players that aren't appreciated. totally counts

[@imeankinda5629]

Can you do a vid on your favorite role players?

[@whatslaps]

I might do it on my other channel. @whatshorts I do the real self indulgent stuff

[@imeankinda5629]

@@whatslaps I love you

[@ericveneto1593]

The playoff teams don’t go by order eliminated?

[@whatslaps]

I've checked 3 times and as far as I can tell. no.

[@DWonYT]

Genuine question. Can someone explain to me how cap holds work and why teams have them?

[@DWonYT]

Like would a high draft pick have a high cap hold? Should it just be minimum the equivalent of their yearly earnings on their rookie contract?

[@whatslaps]

What's a cap hold?

[@skiboskates]

do you think there's any weight to the '85 theory? it seems a lil far fetched but it seems like the league had a lot to gain. weird moment in league history fs.

[@whatslaps]

I don't think so. The thing about secrets is if there's more than one person in the know, they always let out.

[@jochenklausberger9076]

Not sure if you have done a video on it, but I would love to know why so many NBA fans are totally conviced that the league is rigged and how easily it can be disproven.

[@whatslaps]

I know, but I think it's just people that like to talk and have an opinion. I don't think there's any real evidence behind it. I wouldn't really know what research to do

[@jochenklausberger9076]

@@whatslaps Yeah, I think you are correct there. It appears to be less about hard facts and more so about people believing they know the truth.

[@MrSlawkie]

Everyone seems to be explaining the same thing but can I know, as a simple european, who and how decides these 60 players to be drafted? Can I just apply and get 60th pick with 1 million on contract? How come Jokic had to go through draft if he was already pro in Europe? Do transfers like in football (soccer) even exist? How come Lebron was right after high school and some other players are after college? Cheers

[@whatslaps]

you enter the draft, nba teams get the picks, All nba players must enter the draft before playing (unless they're over 30 I think), it's one league so players can be traded, No buys a players contract though, after 2004 high school players couldn't enter the draft. hope that's helpful!

[@obzolet2466]

I was wondering about the eligibility for an international player. The rules say that an international player must "have never enrolled in a U.S. college or university." to be eligible, does that mean that i can not study and play for a college if i want to play in the nba? (I know this sounds dumb, but i would appreciate it if someone could help me with this question)

[@whatslaps]

you can either play professional basketball or college basketball. but you have to be a certain age by the time the season starts the year you were drafted.

[@obzolet2466]

@@whatslaps Thank you 🙏

[@idkkkkkkkk_]

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[@whatslaps]

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[@idkkkkkkkk_]

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[@bovedli]

How does anything work???

[@whatslaps]

How do Rainbows work? Refracted light yeah, but I don't even know what that is.

[@jayden.6]

0 views in 12 seconds, bro fell off

[@whatslaps]

I get depressed seeing the No Views count

[@stacysdad7]

Wasn't jokic a 2nd round pick? Denver got lucky as hell.

[@whatslaps]

yeah yeah he was 34th I believe

[@Uncle_Magic]

Why a corndog Mr. Slaps?

[@whatslaps]

three years ago I did a video on memorial day and said eat a corndog. Now I can't stop. Help me!

[@jcsplolonger]

Who's your top1 pick in 2024? Mine's Bronny 😂

[@whatslaps]

checkout out my video on my other channel @whatshorts. Also you're mad mate.

[@chicomdelatorre]

jeremy sochan is the greatest player of all time

[@whatslaps]

everybody knows this

[@evanlesoule]

If you really love basketball find jobs in basketball, there are hella ways to make money in basketball besides the NBA

[@whatslaps]

facts

[@nanathegoat5106]

Your videos are too short bro. Please do some long form, I could hear you talk all day.

[@whatslaps]

checkout the long videos on @whatshorts channel. you might dig them. a lot more riffage less research.

[@pimpslay3r]

nets r so cooked

[@whatslaps]

They don't even know it.

[@pimpslay3r]

@@whatslaps lool nevermind

Clickbaity title? Do Caitlin Clark's haters can hate? (a review of Diana Taurasi, Sheryl Swoopes and others careers and it ends with I don't think Taurasi is hating... relax duuuudes )

[@whatslaps]

I know. at first I thought it was good for the league just because it was getting the W attention. Now I'm starting to realize it's reinforcing some negative stereotypes about women that aren't true.

[@robojimtv]

I just wanna point out the irony of whatshorts videos being longer than the whatslaps videos LMAO

[@whatslaps]

so the whatshorts channel used to be just the shorts, but I decided to experiment with long videos just so I could get to 4000 hours of watch time. You need 4000 hours to monetize the channel. that way I could make some money off my shorts. The plan was to stop making those videos once the channel was monetized, but now those videos make more money than these videos. Sometimes you just gotta try stuff, life is weird.

[@lizard_man6947]

@@whatslaps no way those videos make more than these

[@ChiemelaDN]

Great work man Been a fan for a long time

[@whatslaps]

Thanks for dedication, my man

[@Jeffrey-od9uk]

your videos deserve a LOT more views. always quality.

[@whatslaps]

thanks man! subs are going up and views are climbing as well

[@Jeffrey-od9uk]

@@whatslaps well deserved! keep up the quality content and no doubt your base will continue to grow

[@srirachasaucy]

this channel is criminally underrated

[@whatslaps]

arrest me

[@lizard_man6947]

hehe

[@ChalupaHoopaBasketball]

You Rewind my brain with these videos as a basketball genius

[@whatslaps]

I like digging around in the past.

[@ryan-vd6we]

I love how this channel can be enjoyed by anyone from a sicko to a casual fan Stay blessed bro 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@whatslaps]

man, you're too sweet to me

[@danielbierca4179]

This comes at a perfect time with the draft coming up it really helps as a euro fan from pretty recently

[@whatslaps]

the timing is no coincidence :) hope you enjoy the draft!

[@andrewmoore8327]

I don’t understand why the NBA doesn’t announce trades during the draft like the NFL does. Like there’s no reason for Luka and Trae to have been wearing the wrong hats on draft night, when we knew the trade had already happened lol. Especially when we’ve seen another league do this well (the NFL) with way more picks involved

[@whatslaps]

It is weird because I remember the trade happening in real time.

[@Brski-ho9ine]

Video suggestions here: 1. What would I do if I was Doc rivers ? 2. Good players stuck in bad teams 3. New trends in the NBA. E.g. More teams are looking for versatile big men

[@whatslaps]

these are all great. I love the idea of doing an entire video on Doc

[@Dashmast3r]

Thanks for the explanation! You just missed explaining protected vs unprotected picks. Those are always a bit confusing.

[@whatslaps]

I should have included pick swaps too.

[@Mrdonjuliothewicked]

Liked for the great content, unliked for the multiple Nets strays used for the example of a team without a first round pick 💔 (or any for that matter), liked again cause after only crying for 20 minutes about it this time, i remembered it was great content 👍🏻.

[@whatslaps]

Somebody has to be the example. I feel like I've bullied the Lakers too many times. The Nets will be ok ;) thanks for the like

[@deathofkauan]

Can you explain how a team can trade for a pick and that pick can be changed from year to year ? For example pelicans this year dont want the lakers pick bc the draft sucks, so they wait next year to use it

[@whatslaps]

I actually didn't know about that. I think it's called a deferred pick, there's also protected picks which I've talked about in another video but should have included in this one.

[@stephenbodega]

first i love ur vids dawg

[@whatslaps]

love you dawg

[@Agony1000]

Good vid bro! Would love to hear you explain how contracts work in general in the league; I have zero understanding of that lol

[@whatslaps]

checkout my video on "free agency for dummies" I believe I cover most everything. there's also older videos on the salary cap and contract exceptions, but start with the free agency one.

[@JDotvaporz]

A vid on Hack a Shaq and the rule changes it caused might be cool. Not sure if it's enough content to make a whole video tho

[@whatslaps]

I've talked about it in a 2 of my other videos and both times I made shorts from them the hack-a-shaq shorts blew up. Might be something there.

[@ChiemelaDN]

Losing a pick for Drew Eubanks is insane 😂😂

[@whatslaps]

when you need a back up center you need a back up center

[@fesc9731]

great vid (assuming) and great monday my brother in basketball

[@whatslaps]

safe assumption. happy monday brother!

[@jimp4149]

always posting whenever im eating a good meal

[@whatslaps]

good munching

[@siphillis]

Another reason to not want to be drafted later: playing time. If a great team chooses, your development is not a priority, and unless you can contribute productive minutes immediately, you're probably staring at garbage time whenever you're not with the G-League affiliate. If you're Jaime Jaquez Jr. or Dereck Lively II, then you've already got the skillset to plug into a capable roster, but a Thompson twin still figuring out their jumpshot isn't seeing the floor under coach Spo. Conversely, the Spurs were the perfect situation for Wembanyama because they were pretty bad no matter how he played, so it's not a big deal if he's trying to Shammgod Rudy Gobert or take one-legged threes and committing eight turnovers a game. I suspect one reason he improve so much faster than, say, Chet Holmgren is that he had the freedom to fail and fail often, which is key to developing any skill

[@whatslaps]

That's a great point. I think players ultimately want to be a part of an org that's excited about them and doesn't have ridiculous expectations of saving their franchise.

[@idkkkkkkkk_]

you should make your mock draft video!

[@whatslaps]

checkout the latest video on this channel @whatshorts

[@Jeffrey-od9uk]

maybe a video on how the NBA transitioned into the run and gun 3 point focussed league it is today? I could easily be wrong, but I feel the Phoenix suns during the Steve Nash era really started that transition.

[@whatslaps]

I'd really love to learn about that too. the question is, what's the title of the video?

[@Jeffrey-od9uk]

@@whatslaps how the suns added heat to the game

[@Kaceeschnauzer]

Can you explain bird rights and restricted free agents. And like player deal and team deal? Also love your videos!

[@whatslaps]

I will. I have old videos on that stuff. there's "free agency for dummies" and "what are bird rights?" it's time to refresh them though

[@Kaceeschnauzer]

I’ll check those videos out! Thank you!!

[@Max-kw2hp]

Stylish 'stache bro!

[@whatslaps]

thank you 😊

[@TheMarslMcFly]

I'll be especially good to my Mom today since it's her birthday :)

[@whatslaps]

tell her I said HBD!

[@TheMarslMcFly]

@@whatslaps she asked who or what whatslaps is, but said thanks

[@VOLTAGE604]

Love this guy

[@whatslaps]

🙏

[@MRC4]

Sick video man love the hair as well

[@whatslaps]

Thanks brother!

[@marlinesutherland5358]

Now that my team is gonna be drafting from the lottery since 2010, I hate the new lottery odds. The worst team should at best be guaranteed the 3rd pick.

[@whatslaps]

Call your congressman

[@JOIEGREY]

another great vid. one of the best channels for nba content.

[@whatslaps]

thanks man! glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@jeffgumawid7554]

Video idea: How valuable is a team friendly contract? (Like Steph's contract that allowed the Warriors to build the death lineup, and how Maxey's allowed the Sixers to get PG)

[@whatslaps]

Let me stew on it.

[@MikodaLancaster]

bro has the best editor

[@whatslaps]

he's chained up in my basement. don't tell the police.

[@MikodaLancaster]

@@whatslaps i hope you feed him a corndog at least

[@5RiverFlow2020]

Video idea: what makes a good leader in NBA? For example, do they have to be like Kobe/MJ, do they just have to be good at basketball and hope that the team sees that and makes you their guy? Or can you be like Draymond or something near that calibre?

[@whatslaps]

that's pretty good. "How to spot a leader"

[@Carlos-ms1yx]

Instant play. Instant like.

[@whatslaps]

thanks for the play. thanks for the like.

[@Carlos-ms1yx]

@@whatslaps let’s get you to a million subs 🙌🏽 deserve it my guy

[@Papi7bapi]

You are going places bro. I enjoy the videos! Keep going man don’t stop!

[@whatslaps]

I can't stop.

[@Blandalorian]

Bro, it’s been two months! We’re still waiting for a retrospective on Paolo Banker’s illustrious naval career!

[@whatslaps]

it's in production. be patient.

[@Blandalorian]

@@whatslapsThanks bro, I appreciate it.

[@yes.2913]

How about protected picks?

[@whatslaps]

it means if the pick ends up falling between a certain range let's say 1-5, the team receiving the pick either loses it or it moves to the following year.

[@benjespina]

That is NOT the Ewing Theory.

[@whatslaps]

I thought I edited it out so it says 85?

[@huntervalenzuela2570]

Evolution of positions vid?

[@whatslaps]

I think I'm going to do that. Bill Simmons has probably spent 13 hours total in his life talking about whether Luka is guard or a forward.

[@huntervalenzuela2570]

@@whatslaps let’s gooooooooo!!

[@ericveneto1593]

Maybe do video on pick swaps & protections/rollover!

[@whatslaps]

I believe I cover it in my "NBA trade rules" video

[@ericveneto1593]

@@whatslaps I watched that after, I think you did

[@balance4141]

Thanks!

[@whatslaps]

As-salamu alaykum 🙌

[@SlappyTheGamer]

Suggestion: is the nba in good hands?

[@whatslaps]

Hmmm.. Good title, but what's the video about?

[@SlappyTheGamer]

@@whatslaps just the direction the league is heading because of adam silver, like in season tournament, expansion teams, salary cap increases, speculation as to other things we could expect. is he doing a good job? im not entirely sure if thats good haha