The REAL History of The NBA's Best Player Championship Belt

[@jonnyarnett]

Jonny here. HUGE shoutout to Russell for coming in clutch and making this video while I get my family situated in our new home. It was fun to watch this video as purely a spectator soaking in the entertainment! Here is the Jonny Arnett Clips channel that Russell runs, and he will occasionally upload his own stuff over there www.youtube.com/@JonnyArnettClips/featured Do you agree?? Is there anywhere where you would have given the belt to someone else?? NOTE: RIP to the LEGENDARY Jerry West. I’m devastated as a life long Laker fan, and of course, I will be making a tribute video for him. Thank you Jerry for everything.

[@MarkLaw13]

Congrats on your new home mate.

[@larsp8665]

Word congratulations on moving into a new place Jonny 💪😎

[@jonnyarnett]

Thanks guys! We’re truly thrilled :)

[@ZionthaGr8]

He’s him bro shout out to Russell

[@terterman8585]

Good job holding down the fort while Johnny is away, this video was interesting and accurate in my unobjective view

[@redach8312]

Rip Jerry West

[@jimlehey2511]

Jerry west died

[@cain948]

Yes​@@jimlehey2511

[@YoH-vn6us]

😢

[@YoH-vn6us]

Rip to the logo

[@sloshtugz4087]

Nah

[@Recovery305]

Looking forward to the Jerry West tribute video. I know Jonny will do him justice.

[@aaronmcd1836]

RIP to The Logo 🙏

[@bryanbunga1311]

RIP MR CLUTCH!

[@fortynights1513]

Great career, and made one of the best finals shots ever

[@fortnitejake850]

For a second I thought Johnny’s voice changed AGAIN 😂

[@acro2324]

Yea he has 2 voices kinda one when he’s reading a script and one when he’s just talking.

[@MelachiDubNation2531]

Lol right

[@twizzy585ots]

Again 😅

[@acdcdave1387]

Nice video Russell, good work! Hope everything goes well with Jonny's move. And RIP to the legendary logo, Jerry West 😢

[@MalikDiene]

Looking forward to seeing the Goat Anthony Bennett in the 2010s section. Edit-WHAT

[@孩子們孩子們]

Snubbed 😢 Russell does not know ball

[@RTBiz]

My bad I'm so sorry to let you down! 😂

[@DiKambingcorn]

Curry and LBJ for 2010s, Kobe and Duncan for 2000's, MJ for 90's, Bird and Magic for 80's

[@SEYEBOY]

MJ fir 90s...gtfo, Kobe 2000s Gtfo,

[@thecaptain9212]

@@SEYEBOYKobe and Tim Duncan but we all know Tim Duncan is the goat of the 2000s

[@Sparsh_05]

@@SEYEBOYlearn some English damn

[@davis2k1234]

@@thecaptain9212Yet Kobe was voted unanimous player of the 2000s by the media and the players when they did voting in 2010 2011

[@SEYEBOY]

@davis2k1234 yea the forgot Shaq

[@dejanrancic7409]

It's nice to see ABA era Dr. J getting a nod as the closest competitors to Kareem's early 70s dominance. On a more sombre note, RIP Jerry West.

[@koopalibrary]

Surely Mikan should have been the first Belt holder

[@payrysdoscs4903]

Pre-1960, yeah

[@cesarbarbosa8875]

yep!!

[@johnc.richardson2713]

Totally agree that’s where the belt reign should have started

[@nogoat23]

Interesting to me that most players held the belt for about 3 years.

[@RTBiz]

Thanks guys so much for watching! This was a really big deal for me and I really hope you guys enjoyed! Also RIP to the most underrated basketball entity of all time The Logo Jerry West.

[@acdcdave1387]

Good work on the video, I really enjoyed it

[@elgrannido156]

I agree 100%. Great work my man.

[@RTBiz]

Thanks so much!!!

[@baseupp12]

Id like to see this for other categories too like best defender, best playmaker, even beat rebounder and definitely want to see a position specific version where we go through and name best pg, sg, sf, pf and center over the years.

[@DrTensley]

What i love about this channel is when they do ranking videos, they always give their criteria for why they picked who they picked. So if you dont agree with it, you can at least see where they're coming from. Most people will just start ranking players with no rhyme or reason

[@MortimerRictusgrin]

Great video. And shout out to Derrick for having the time of making it between game 2 and 3 of the NBA finals.

[@averyce2]

Bros, this was F'ing AWESOME!! 100% on point with the concept, expectations, and execution!

[@mrbean3470]

Dirk taking down the Heat in 2011 is like the Buster Douglas of this. 😂

[@RTBiz]

😂😂😂 that's a good one

[@troyfew2373]

This is an awesome video that gives all of these players their just do and a fair assessment of their performances to rank them

[@alex4833]

Great and well-argued video, Russell! You also do great edits for this channel too. Jonny, congrats and best wishes with the move! :) Hope you are able to get some rest too. Last, but not least R.I.P. Jerry West. Heartbroken to hear of his passing today :(

[@Midragor]

Great Vid Russ!!! Keep up the good work !

[@richardscott9973]

Well done Russell very elegant, well reasoned and informative video

[@____2080_____]

This was actually a great video.

[@tpsam]

If you miss jerry West go check Paul George podcast Jerry really opened up and went deep talking about himself and his life during that episode

[@chrisjoseph3883]

I’d say KG held it for 2 seconds for his 2004 run…. Carried his team to WCF furthest in their history on a weak team Was the leagues best defender and rebounder… And ups his scoring production this year aswell..

[@patrickisme1438]

Liked vid. Fun video. Good job to the back-up team 😁

[@PeterAtkinson]

Awesome video idea Russell! Well done taking over Jonny’s spot in his absence. 👍👍

[@HopeandPeace4]

Great show: I agree with every player that have a belt: however, I wish George Mikan had a belt for the 50's

[@eegrul1]

Looking forward the 1950s extention. We have some of the potential belt holders from then still alive. Will be nice to honour them. Great video!!

[@revdelliot]

Enjoyed this one! My only disagreement is that it should've started with George Mikan

[@HektorMD]

Is this the best sports-sports entertainment crossover in human history?? YES, IT IS. And if you are not down with that, we got two words for you.... Hands down, a hell of a job, Russell. And Jonny, blessings for you and your family in your new home. Regards from Mexico city.

[@RTBiz]

😂😂😂 thank you SO MUCH

[@terrenceliburd8655]

This was pretty damn good, and very well done.

[@Eazy6874]

Awesome video! Shout out to Jonny moving

[@JujuBuckets33]

Please never stop making content !!!❤❤❤

[@RTBiz]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@hassanes3360]

Loved the video Russell

[@yezzir8929]

You good wit Jonny, you solid in these youtube skreetz! Good Vid!

[@mikeprolas2027]

I might pick wade in 2011 but great list

[@timmyg831]

Yeah that was the only year I might’ve disagreed, Wade was the Heat. And Wade played great in the Finals too and we know how LeBron played.

[@ivblizzard3616]

@@timmyg831 2017-2018 is lebron though

[@kingdeedee]

First off RIP the Logo But I gotta disagree with Steph on here. The only thing he had over LeBron from 2017-2019 were championships due to how crazy of a team he was on. Of course Steph deserves credit for those great teams, but if we’re talking about the “best player” belt it doesn’t make sense to weigh championships that heavily especially with the criteria at the start of the video. LeBron holds 2011-2018 (maybe 2020) for anyone that was watching that period

[@cjg3986]

Completely agree

[@XandieFireman]

Next belts will be Luka then Wemby..

[@jimmyboy131]

Good choices. I'm leaning this way too. I'm pulling for the Mavs right now because if they don't win it's going to hurt Luka's legacy.

[@thecaptain9212]

I think Celtics potential b2b or even maybe a 3 peat will allow for Tatum to get a chance. Also including he plays like the best player from game 3 and forward rn in the finals

[@martinsowell2663]

Great vid man!

[@nvm9040]

I didn’t expect to check my phone and see that the Logo aka the greatest executive Jerry West passed away So Rest in Peace Mr Clutch 🫡

[@daviddemarchi9110]

Pretty nice job filling in for Johnny I'd say. Good list, with some good explanations

[@cadecrusader]

Thank you! On a sad note, today as basketball fans we all lost an all time great of the game ☹️ Jerry West one of the greatest Lakers players and executives of all time.

[@ronniedweetno891]

Excellent video 👏👏👏👏👏

[@twizzy585ots]

As someone who loves mj lbj and kobe I always come here for a good unbiased take 💯🙌🏿

[@igorico]

Great job and spotless selection

[@ZionthaGr8]

Road for 200k very soon ❤

[@MrJohnnyAOA]

You did great with your Jerry West video, Johnny.

[@lionstigersbearsohmyanimal6741]

That curry take. I can’t. Lebron was unbelievable from when he went to Cleveland. Curry built an ultra super team to beat him. And arguably curry was the second best player on that team that included durant

[@djibrildiop760]

I love that idea. Every MvP should wear the Big Gold Belt❤

[@wvu05]

15:32 Unprecedented eight Finals appearances? Did you forget that not only did Russell win eight straight, but he made ten straight?

[@johnc.richardson2713]

Came to the comment section to call that out 👏🏻

[@relaxingmusic2924]

Russell did that when there were 8 teams lol, lebron did it in the 2010s

[@wvu05]

@@relaxingmusic2924 Russell did it when he had to face a HOF-calber center every other night. LeBron did it when he had to face a HOF-caliber forward _maybe_ one out of ten. There, I fixed it for you. Or do you still not understand that more teams dilutes the talent pool?

[@jwph851]

Hello sir. This is probably the first and the only video where there are no objections. Solid view of the past and the present.

[@RTBiz]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@MelachiDubNation2531]

Salute to Derrick white for taking over Johnny's channel 🫡💯

[@999lilo]

Rip jerry West 🕊

[@copernic7511]

I love the concept of active GOATs ! Great video ! I expect Luka to be next. How about a new series that narrates an NBA utopia, where all the expected events actually happens, where all players go through their careers without injuries, play their best basketball, win during their prime, and get their fare share of rings and MVPs !

[@ZionthaGr8]

Rip Jerry West man

[@danjohnson8675]

Great vid!

[@BzBuck]

It's rare to see basketball video where I agree with everything but I don't see a single flaw in this list

[@sammysam2615]

RIP Jerry West Enjoyed this video and the criteria used.

[@tmac731]

Lebron with the Big Gold World Heavyweight Championship is a perfect match. Makes me wanna see him in WWE lol

[@tz8024]

Surprised no mention of Bill Walton for the late '70s

[@123abcdef87]

“Curry 2015-2018” 🤣😂🤣

[@hinduphobehunter4262]

😊

[@inteligentidiot7233]

Not often I completely agree with a list like this, but yeah, no notes.

[@kauffamn1016]

I feel Jordan was better than magic in 87 -90 , but didn’t have the team behind him.

[@Kawhiburnergaming]

W on the using the big gold title in the thumbnail

[@adrenalineunlimited]

Shout out to choosing the big gold as the belt in question. Correct choice.

[@RTBiz]

Lmfaooooooo that's so funny you said that because it was a VERY intentional decision

[@brianclark641]

Dr J in his prime is certainly underrated…great job putting him in your list!

[@damboulton]

I was just thinking the other day about, with Luka currently being the best playing in the finals, they should have a Jerry West finals MVP for the best player regardless of who wins. R.I.P Jerry West

[@dwightburns6699]

great job brother you filled g 😃!

[@2muchclass998]

Hey Jonny I literally just rewatched your most disrespected jerry west video 2 days before he died. RIP to the logo man

[@danielnc1979]

I don't know if this means you are correct, but I agree with every pick in this video, including the contenders (perhaps should have mentioned KD as contender in the Curry reign, but that's it).

[@RTBiz]

Impossible to be correct, just my opinion and such a fun exercise, but thanks so much!!!!

[@sofokliskalantzis]

Lebron literally outplayed steph in the finals every one of those years.He was the best in the league from 2011 to 2018 clearly.

[@owensmith2137]

Wilt actually won two MVPs from 60 to 66. Good video still. EDIT: And is Derrick White making the All-KZbin team as well?

[@SirDheylvin]

I'd pick Bron at 2018.

[@randysavage1011]

RIP Logo. Also, good to hear from the man I correct all the time in the comments. lol jk great work bro

[@francisdejoya523]

I think Steph was the best from 2015 to 2016 only. In 2017 to 2018, that could go to Durant. Just my opinion.

[@joshuawarrenger6302]

Right when he said the 3rd category I knew he was forcing curry in there 😂😂, it’s just wrong

[@red._.thunderyt5472]

Kobe deserves 2006 and 2007 also. His scoring prowess was UNMATCHED (35 ppg) while being FIRST team all DEFENSE. not to mention he scored 81 , outscored the ENTIRE mavericks team in 3 quarters 62-61, had FOUR 50 point games in a row, (two of them being 60) then proceeded to make 3 finals win two back to back with NO TOP 75 teammate (only player in nba history to do so). He hit SEVEN game winners in a SINGLE SEASON (nobody had even gotten 5). AND he beat ELEVEN 50 win teams in these 3 finals with said no top 75 teammate. Only reason he didn’t win more mvps is because his teams weren’t good enough and Lebron was playing in the LEASTERN conference.

[@ryanflores281]

I’ll give you that although it takes from TD’s time, but can TD take 2002 from Shaq?

[@red._.thunderyt5472]

@@ryanflores281 nah fr

[@ryanhahn3651]

Those all defense teams weren’t really earned. Phil said it himself

[@payrysdoscs4903]

Russell needs to start a wrestling channel

[@RTBiz]

🤔🤔🤔

[@payrysdoscs4903]

@@RTBiz 😁

[@owenchilvers2467]

Curry was never the best player in the world lmaoooo, got outplayed by Bron 4 years in a row and wasn’t even the best player on his team for 2 of those years.

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

Very true!!

[@ciscoflores5512]

Lolol you lehoe fans ard clowns

[@nerdzone]

What constitutes being the best for you? I think Curry was the best 2015 and 2016 seasons. I am not sure about 17 and 18, I would have said it's either Durant or LeBron, or Curry at those. It's a coin toss.

[@ashamael]

Yeah can't really argue with any of this. Pretty dead on.

[@kaizersoze1950]

MJ pretending to throw the ball and duking the other dude at the start of the video always makes me chuckle

[@torbjornripstrand1103]

Jordan of course was the best from 1987-1988 and forward.

[@creasedknight6222]

This year has been rough for basketball historians so far

[@jacobduncan9593]

RIP to the logo, Jerry West.

[@michaelhowell6448]

You should make a Jordan defensive highlight reel he got so many it will be just as good as his offensive ones it'll probably go viral in an hour

[@saiyerugara9038]

Rest well Mr. Logo

[@FlymoufDiction]

I think it was accurate but it seems crazy not seeing Isaiah on here somewhere

[@gianniasmaro]

Rest in peace, Jerry West

[@jaketerpening3284]

Yo, LeBron in 2011 is a crazy hot take. That was one of the biggest finals meltdowns of all time. You cannot be the best if you choke that hard. I also don't think Steph was ever the best player in the world, but I tend to have a much higher value on defense than the average NBA fan so I probably won't sway anyone with that take.

[@Savagejameel08]

Rip to the logo Jerry west😢😢😢

[@____2080_____]

Wilt Chamberlain and it’s not even close. My ration would be at his prime, chamberlain could be dropped into any basketball era and literally be the most unstoppable player.

[@aswanwilliam]

Yeah Wilt was dominating summer pick up games in his 40’s

[@waff6ix]

RIP JERRY WEST💔💔💔1 OF MY FAVE PLAYERS EVER

[@c99kfm]

Rest in peace, Mr. West. It's a bit surreal - I watched three videos on Jerry West yesterday, two of Jonny's and one from Basketball Time Machine. In one of Jonny's ("STOP Disrespecting Jerry West") he spoke of how Mr. West deserved his laurels not just after his death, but during his life, warning that the legend may not be with us for too much longer. Jonny was correct, on both counts, unfortunately.

[@Cam-lu9ys]

Rip Jerry West 🙏🏾

[@kannon1610]

RIP Mr. Outside

[@greekfreakfan]

2015-17 was kd, and 2018 is bron 2019 - current is giannis , in my opinion

[@MarkLaw13]

Good video. I never truly knew about this until now.

[@facelessandnameless]

Probably because it’s not actually a thing 😂

[@MashuSlyferiux]

I was just thinking why isn't Jerry here and then... I discovered the sad news. Well, RIP to The Logo "Mr. Clutch" West

[@BrawlerDayDX]

Am interesting combo idea from both Derrick White and Jonny could definitely be doing this player belt mixed in with the series of who Jonny felt should’ve won the awards. Mixing that series with this would make a whole different timeline

[@milesbrownonline]

Kobe not being the best player in 2006 and 2007 is CRAZY