How to spot BAD offense

[@MegaLakona]

As a Celtics fan, Jayson Tatum’s biggest flaw on offense is his mental game. If he feels he should have gotten a call he will chuck up some garbage, and when the whistle doesn’t blow he turns to argue with the refs instead of following the ball for a potential second chance opportunity. His game would take another half step up in terms of production if he could just stay cool under pressure every game.

[@whatslaps]

I would say that 75% of the league has this problem. I think Tatum and Luka are the biggest stars who fall victim.

[@keandredennis6838]

Not sure if you’ve done it before but a video on what makes a bad/good coach would be nice. Pop & Kerr have been getting a lot of slander lately

[@whatslaps]

Kind of. I did a video about whether coaches matter or not. Still plenty of meat left on that bone though.

[@docmemphis]

They both suck bc they refuse to adapt

[@henry7486]

@@docmemphisthey don’t both suck, they just have flaws in their coaching ability just like every other coach in basketball history.

[@docmemphis]

@@henry7486 great coaches adapt to personnel and the game. systems and philosophies have lifespans. something can work for a extended period of time until it doesn't. think of it as a game of strategy like chess, you don't approach every match with the same philosophy, you react to the game and reinvent your strategy. Hence y the continuity they once had is no longer sustainable. rigidity is their flaw

[@henry7486]

@@docmemphis yeah ik. I said they have flaws, it just doesn’t make them automatically suck. Otherwise every coach in the history of basketball sucks

[@henry7486]

JJJ’s fg% would also be way worse since he takes more jump shots than most other centers. Rudy Gobert is gonna be more efficient if all he does is lobs and putbacks while JJJ is doing pick and pop 3s, elbow jumpers, etc

[@whatslaps]

True. I should check and see how many attempts he's getting too.

[@BelieveTheCreator]

I pray this guy makes it. He truly deserves it. Very underrated. My new favorite KZbinr.

[@whatslaps]

Thanks for the prayers, man!

[@AKalam-wp7wu]

to be fair, JJJ is a 4 who has been forced to be a 5

[@whatslaps]

true. a bit undersized. he's still developing his game too.

[@danielsarkovas]

dude youre channel is so underated hahahha ! nice video, gained a sub

[@whatslaps]

sweet! thanks for the sub, man!

[@tarico4436]

5:55. Strus is on him like *WILD* on rice.

[@whatslaps]

Like Basmati on wild rice.

[@tarico4436]

@@whatslapsLOL.

[@sailorguy23]

Man this Made me realize I need to improve freethrows percentage and keep the passing lane on pick and rolls.

[@whatslaps]

Free throws are crucial

[@ginodicarlo5006]

if whatslaps has a million fans im one of them. if whatslaps has 10 fans im one of them. if whatslaps has only 1 fan then thats me. if whatslaps has no fans, that means im not on this earth anymore. if the world against whatslaps im against the world

[@whatslaps]

Good to have a friend in the world.

[@CNDelb]

Very guilty of making a bad play and trying to make up for it 😂 My mates would not let me get away with that anytime soon 🏃

[@whatslaps]

yeah, you still want to be a hero though.

[@EEEE-y6q]

It's always good for players to have confidence. Even if Ben Simmons can't shoot, he's never going to get better at it if he doesn't ever shoot

[@whatslaps]

he's gotta chuck

[@stacysdad7]

I need a corndog now

[@whatslaps]

costo baby

[@sherkharvey5810]

With jjj, he may get a little exception because he also shoots the most threes out of any center with top 8 efficiency, 32%, with the 4th most makes. I’m not sure if you were taking into consideration the three, but he is not a bad offensive center by any means.

[@whatslaps]

Yeah, I'll have to check those stats again. The rebounding is his real issue.

[@Liamjstone1]

JJJ’s fg% has also been low because he’s been forced into a scoring role because of Ja being hurt

[@whatslaps]

yeah, he's good. one of my favs

[@CDeeez94]

Fantastic video

[@whatslaps]

thanks man!

[@balance4141]

Thanks!

[@whatslaps]

Thanks brother. The support is always appreciated.

[@GroovyKid7]

Always fire

[@whatslaps]

every monday baby

[@pickleoudww7784]

I’ve always like your vids but today i think you got the part on JJJ wrong. He a PF not a center(yes that matter) who stretches the floor and showed capability to create his own shot, he is a 3rd option behind Ja and Bane so he obviously won’t do that every game and he’s far from being bad on offense even though he might be clumsy sometimes (offensive fouls). Apart from that great vid

[@whatslaps]

yeah, didn't mean to come across negative. he's good.

[@lukehTM]

great video

[@whatslaps]

I appreciate the appreciation.

[@lukehTM]

@@whatslaps just had an idea idk if you've done this perhaps a vid going over some of the worst nba contracts and the effects they had on franchises

[@bookaufman9643]

How soon after you made this video was poku cut? Lol. I think he just re-signed yesterday with Charlotte on a show me contract. Charlotte loves OKC cast-offs.

[@whatslaps]

about 15 days

[@Red_Ryan_Red]

I saw poku in the thumbnail

[@whatslaps]

I'm hoping he gets traded to somewhere where he can develop. He's been out of the rotation all season.

[@siphillis]

The Spurs are reminding us of another cardinal sin of offense: failing to identify a mismatch.

[@whatslaps]

they should go to wemby every time.

[@tylersteak]

I’m a simple man. I buck therefore I sub

[@whatslaps]

Life ain't that complicated.

[@tylersteak]

@@whatslaps any chance we can get a doc rivers roast video? I just don’t like him

[@whatslaps]

nah, not my style. I'm ambivalent towards him. I think that's most people though.

[@UnCharlie]

how about embiid relying on free throws?

[@whatslaps]

you gotta respect numbers on the board.

[@UnCharlie]

​@@whatslaps but he averages 12.2 fts a game 💀

[@YouWannaTaste]

i wish we will have another Ben Wallace of this era. but I guess we wont because the game evolved so much compared to what it was back then. its just fun to see defense dictates the game and that Pistons anchored by Wallace was fun to watch, until they started falling off ofcourse.

[@whatslaps]

If they started allowing more physical defense. we'd see some more bruisers for sure. Given how much people enjoy the NFL, it wouldn't be a bad idea.

[@simeon8967]

Jaren Jackson Jr is not a center

[@whatslaps]

Who's the center?

[@Shanqman]

I really do feel for guys like Ben Simmons who let one play get to them so bad they become a laughing stock. This is a guy that gets borderline bullied by media for his mental health struggles which i don’t think is right at all. Still think he’s got issues and i’m not a Ben Fan at all but still doesn’t feel right hearing making fun of a guy whose career fell apart.

[@whatslaps]

yeah, he's gotta humble himself. I think he's had a lot of yes man in his life who never kept it real with him. I think that's the saddest part, it doesn't seem like he has anyone in his life that cares enough to check him.

[@boogiedown747]

Stellar vid as always. This felt like advice to me as a pick-up basketball player

[@whatslaps]

double down on what you're good at for pick up. that's my advice. Ain't no free throws.

[@nicktice445]

what’s good mister jelly schnitzel who’s your favorite US President in history? What’s your favorite donut

[@whatslaps]

FDR are I'm basic, but he's the GOAT. Nixon is the most interesting though. raspberry jelly or bavarian cream fill.

[@enviyon414]

as a bucks fan it’s so sad seeing marion beauchamp lose his confidence because when he is feeling it he’s great

[@whatslaps]

yeah, I like him too. He'll regain it.

[@balance4141]

It's kinda wild that someone can be a PROFESSIONAL basketball player and be so poor on offense (in any way, FG%, FT%, not knowing how to move or where to be on the floor). Even though, like you explained, their defense makes up for it enough that they're considered valuable enough to play on the team. Although, like you also said, *somebody* has to be the worst in any given category, it is still pretty crazy for those certain guys to have that big of a disparity. But I guess the concept holds true because I would still want JJJ or Wallace on my team. However somebody I probably wouldn't want on my team is lack-of-confidence guy. If somebody shows that they are clearly not ready or willing to at least try to be a threat on offense (in ways that they should be capable of) then it is rough to be out there on the court with them. Poor Benny(?), what the HECK happened?! With that same idea, I would take Poku on my team. Low b-ball IQ is always ugly to see too, again PROFESSIONAL player, this is your job, this is what you get paid (very well) to do well, gotta do better than the low IQ moments. I feel privileged to be able to watch Wardell Stephen Curry II play basketball. The guy is an offensive master, S tier level all time in the history of the game. Great vidzo, thank you, you da manzy.

[@whatslaps]

I felt a little bad about talking about triple J. He's by no means a wallace or rodman. He just happens to have the lowest FG%. Although I did let him off the hook for his rebounding. Simmons basically has the same problem that big ben who come into the league have. They've been good all their life and their self-worth comes from basketball. As soon as they start to lose their ego, they lose interest in the game. Better to be a TJ Mcconnell who has been told his whole life that pursuing basketball is bad idea. Poor Steph can't do it all, they're literally playing lester quionnes to solid minutes. Not sure what steph is supposed to do.

[@ttrain974]

Commenting so the algorithm picks up on it

[@whatslaps]

may it bless me.

[@LonelyHoops]

Ben Wallace is NOT the greatest defender of all time… taking Hakeem, KG, Tim Duncan over him any day

[@whatslaps]

top 5?

[@aretheygoodnba]

See Poku in thumbnail, clicks video, Sadly I think his value has been boiled down to his contract expiring this year. Missed training camp with an injury and has played less than any other player on the OKC roster this year.

[@whatslaps]

yeah, maybe he'll be traded to a rebuilder.

[@aretheygoodnba]

@@whatslaps I'm sure there's a team out there that could use a 7 footer that might need a minutes restriction for awhile. The Suns and Heat are always looking for cheap contracts haha

[@pimpslay3r]

ben saw this and took it personal last night 😭😭

[@whatslaps]

good!

[@bookaufman9643]

Maybe Poku wasn't a good example. 😆

[@whatslaps]

he sure wasn't. oof

[@rileestapleton2437]

Love the video but the JJJ part needed a bit more context. He is a good defender but he actually provides a ton of value on offense as a shooter. His FG% is low because he shoots the most from 3 rather than anywhere else. Second is 3-10 feet and third is 0-3 ft, only being 20 percent of his shots.

[@whatslaps]

yeah, I didn't mean it to be a hit piece but it came out that way

[@rileestapleton2437]

Im not a grizz fan and I am not against JJJ being in a bad offense video. The reasoning is just moreso his shot selection. Maybe he shouldbt be taking 5 threes a game? Maybe he needs more looks at the rim? Either way, just recently found your channel and I love it. Keep it up!@@whatslaps

[@nanathegoat5106]

Great video. Again

[@whatslaps]

thanks again!

[@DFSHonest]

do you edit your own videos?

[@whatslaps]

sure do

[@DFSHonest]

@@whatslaps love it

[@pedrorodrigues2148]

Most underrated basketball youtuber

[@whatslaps]

I'm blushing.

[@oranjevoesolnce4834]

Stop using those stupid sound effects pls

[@whatslaps]

I can't stop

[@johnemricktalla5589]

another awesome vid👌

[@whatslaps]

much appreesh