How good is Daniel playing right now?

Daniel has been in sublime form so far this season helping his team to take two of three North American Open Qualifiers but how good has he been really? This analytical breakdown explores Daniels contribution to his teams success as well as some underlying issues in his gameplay.
Stats:
Octane.gg
Song:
Seabreeze by Daniele Musto

[@balladin9200]

Im glad you bring up the weakpoints too instead of full glaze

[@hiddenleif6854]

The improvement to Daniel’s mechanics this year, especially his ball control in the air, took me completely by surprise. If he can refine his 3v3 decision making he’s got a real shot to become the best player in the world.

[@jamesp1389]

Honestly didn't used to rate him but yeah he's cracked

[@moayad_zh]

He always had that in him and you could see that when he played for ssg, but joining g2 has given him a massive boost in confidence leading him (and all of g2 for that matter) to believe in themselves more when they choose a particular play and commit to it. Same previous daniel but the different team dynamic and environment has made all 3 players of g2 the monsters we all believed they can be

[@joshuahudson6581]

@@moayad_zhfr dans always been good. I’ve been watching him since he first stepped up into the 1v1 scene back on feers channel, and you could always see that his mechs were on another level. Back then he was hitting double and triple resets like they were nothing. He’s always been good I just don’t think arsy and retals were as good as his new team

[@KxnqUltra]

Yeah I think Dan has always had the skill it’s just that he’s matured quite a bit in terms of trusting his teammates more and has a better vision for the game

[@4oho361]

🤣🤣@@jamesp1389

[@Yesnomaybeso1001]

Great vid, didn't even realise I was watching for this long. Smooth commentary

[@YanDa739]

people from the UK have real nice commentary idk what it is

[@skicatguy]

it's a 7.5 minute video lollll, stop being all philosophical

[@kenjaninja]

This channel feels like a Rocket League version of Thinking Basketball, keep up the great work!

[@sokolovrasputin4081]

literally the similarity in quality and style is ridiculous

[@daveysweigard]

I love that channel lol shout-out

[@alexrigano8339]

Holy shit someone else saw it

[@hendude127]

Yeeep, Im loving it though. I hope this channel makes the thumbnails a lil more unique tho, kinda too similar to Thinking Basketball

[@alexrigano8339]

Genuinely was so hyped for the next upload. Great stuff and definitely filling a whole in the community

[@falkamiirl]

streets need a Dralii video, good work as usual

[@Dan-no5fc]

Great video again, IMO! I rly like u showing mistakes as well as good plays :) Everybody makes mistakes, especially in RL, even the pros :S And your level headed, objective and high quality empirical type of gameplay analysis totally hits my sweet spot, gives me those good Jonnyboi_i vibes :D

[@macroglossumstellatarum3068]

Next level analysis, thoroughly enjoyed it

[@vinijoncrafts2882]

I really like how you brought up his mistakes, unlike most channels. It's the mistakes that make us, viewers, understand more about rotations and positioning. Great channel and video!

[@molarvortex]

this was a really well made video! i would love to see some analysis of other players as well

[@TussleRox]

This is incredible.

[@Swaeshy]

wow this video is amazing, very high effort. hope ur channel takes off soon man

[@DudeWheresMyCardz]

Wow, I've not been following the pro scene lately but I'm glad to see Daniel has improved!

[@pootnannies]

very good break down of his play

[@4x3lhunt3r]

Insightful analysis tbh.

[@ryigo]

Ayy keep it up man your content is well developed and I believe you’ll go far as long as you’re consistent

[@micknick9111]

A breath of fresh air when it comes to rocket league content, looking forward to more videos.

[@TizzTv]

dude .. this is a great video, wow

[@trueberryless]

Nice new(?) channel! Dark(?) would be nice next!

[@matthewhibbert7930]

What a beautiful video keep it up!

[@shemrules535]

love these types of videos, looking forward to more!

[@magmawater6413]

Hi, i only watch eu rocket league and i a ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED BY THIS GUY. He is literally the smoothest player in the air and by far. great video too

[@darfoz8807]

I only watch eu too, Dan is super fun to watch

[@JP30th]

Wait till you watch OCE

[@Semispace]

@@JP30thso we can see platinums?

[@darfoz8807]

@@JP30th ill wait forever

[@JP30th]

@@Semispace no, golds

[@darfoz8807]

Love your vids man

[@Raazyle]

really good content!

[@ahmednasser4541]

That turned into Daniel slander really quick, Great video i hope there is another one before the major.

[@baqiraa]

this is so nice to watch pls keep going with more of these

[@nathangregory6664]

Wow, very well said dude

[@GoldudeMK]

It's funny you talk about how G2 hasn't been able to mesh defensively, and you are correct, and yet they are still the number one defense in North America 😅

[@mariusjenkins7294]

Defense is unamerican, that's why we always have our military in other people's countries lol

[@GatterSzn]

I mean the thing about this is that they are the best defense itw actually

[@mariusjenkins7294]

The first half of the video is how I think I would play if I was a god at mechs, the second half is how I would actually play lol

[@TwelveRL]

another well done video

[@pingwinner_]

can you make one for Monkey Moon? He has very unique playstyle.

[@joaocastro5735]

great vid, we need one for itachi

[@davidbrow3086]

Personally I think Daniel has the best aerial control in the world and is a top 5 player in the world, maybe even top 3

[@Adeelhussain-zk7yf]

Top 5 players in NA (S tier players) 1.Firstkiller 2.Beastmode 3.Daniel 4.LJ 5.Atomic

[@CarolinHoffmann-kh6vt]

Thats hard

[@Falconing89]

this started so good.... XD

[@michigan2974]

He's playing better, but still not FK levels, and you'd be crazy to say he was. Dan is too individual still, he has the same goals per game as FK (0.91) but almost 0.2 more shots per game for a worse shooting%, and 0.2 less assists per game (0.56

[@AlligatorGaming-ki5ve]

Well you alive now rn? They have been the best team this season

[@grantgillett5816]

great video

[@krusher181]

Man great video. Can you make one about Vatira and why he’s so good? Or on how special Joyo is for the pro scene? Or even Atow tbh.

[@Jonathan_D12]

he did vatira alrdy

[@arageok4208]

great vid

[@octag8nn]

So Daniel's offense is excellent (This is an understatement) .. I always thought he was a fantastic defensive player! Any EXCLLENT DEFENSIVE players you would recommend watching? Would you recommend Joruez or someone like Taraco?

[@hesiiii]

he is; its just his offense is so good his defense is really his only thing he has a "weakness" in. don't get it twisted tho, he's always been considered one of the best goal line defenders ITW, especially when he plays 1v1

[@gabeascencio2656]

Bro had to get some shiiii off his chest😂

[@DevDoesAThing]

anyone else catch daniels boost level getting down to 9 then going back up another point to 10 in the clip starting at 1:19 doubtful that he is the only player that gets this advantage but still something to look at and think about.

[@thebeauchinator]

Probably just a replay bug. The boost is always bugged in replays.

[@Quell__]

1:30 zen is a master in that regard as well. It is one of the biggest aha moments I had while watching pros utilizing the second jump in a way I never have even thought about

[@ethanstroup7394]

I'll save you 7:48 of time. The answer is he's playing goated.

[@JP30th]

Commutator next?

[@Nqwilliams]

RLCS… please pick this guy up for content

[@ricardoruiz6329]

Lanliel

[@01pilipe]

this video showed me, beastmodes accuracy needs work hhahaha

[@a9yle]

Please do a video on itachi

[@Jonathan_D12]

Firstkiller next?

[@Shsishsgsk]

Daniel vs zen?

[@salehalharbi4826]

rw9

[@Bruh-Yes]

i hate how you say he doesnt get his landing right at 1:15 when he literally did that on purpose to dodge a demo

[@ahmednasser4541]

idk if you are joking but spinning 180 degree with your back facing the ball so you have to preflip to catch the ball midair without anyone challenging and dunking you isn't a common way of dodging a demo. and there was no demo in sight before he spined out his car (jack literally didn't touch the ground yet and daniel was sideways) if he just took into the air with that bob he would have been fine.

[@KhanTheFreestyler]

I was this guys 4th sub, and I called he was gonna go viral when all his first 3 vids had less then 20 views, and I think it’s actually happening. To everyone who reads this, remember me and mark my words

[@wristsinside]

*well

[@qorui]

First

[@greatestever3094]

Daniel is the zen of NA but like a step or two down from him

[@kovugreen]

So not the zen of NA then

[@cromar3679]

Average EU player

[@SimplyTiffany2009]

dani deserved this one!!! 🤍