150 Burning Questions About The NBA And Its History (A 150k Thank You, Part 1)

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Part 1 of 2, in which I answer 150 of my viewers questions about the NBA and it's history.
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The game of Basketball has been my passion since I was 5 years old. I grew up as a kid watching my dad's recorded VHS tapes of playoff games through the 70s and 80s, and collected all the Basketball cards. Something about the game and what it represents just hooked me from a very young age.
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[@jonnyarnett]

Go to my sponsor aura.com/jonnyarnett to get a 14 day free trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online. I’ll get to some comments as well… Do you have any questions??

[@BoxingisgoatedBoxingisgoated]

If you had to go back and make some one the goat who would it be

[@loganthegoat8738]

What if J cole was in the nba?

[@jonnyarnett]

@loganthegoat8738 Then it would be in trouble. lol

[@jonnyarnett]

@BoxingisgoatedBoxingisgo-sy7jy Kooooooooobe. Biased as heck, but definitely Kobe. Nobody wanted him to win that 6th ring more than me, except Kobe.

[@Corb13]

@@jonnyarnettwhose your favorite under 6 foot player of all time

[@xarmanhsh2981]

5 lary birds would literally be a nightmare . imagine all 5 trash talking you at the same time 🤣

[@Capo404cv]

Facts

[@hancholo1795]

lmfao I imagined it and it’s hilarious

[@BehemothExpert5000]

bruh youd have your grandma, mother, wife, race, and game all being criticized at the same time

[@chauvintookaknee4blm268]

@@BehemothExpert5000 Larry didn't make fun of race sadly

[@riccamion3424]

​@@chauvintookaknee4blm268"sadly"💀

[@sjs3469]

Cant wait for 1 million so we get 1000 questions, congrats Jonny you deserve it

[@jonnyarnett]

That would be epic, and I would/will do that. lol

[@KDRusha]

@@jonnyarnettknock out 100 each milestone so you don’t have a 10 hour video to make all at once lol

[@jonnyarnett]

@KDRusha Hopefully at that point, I'll have a team of editors to help me out. haha

[@MORON_Gaming]

Yeah that will be crazy.

[@caidengailean1045]

@@jonnyarnettwould be a 12 hour video lol that would be an awesome video

[@SydneyAtinFilms]

In a world of basketball content creators basically shouting at you in every video, Jonny's calm delivery is a breath of fresh air.

[@timtresch4848]

The worst is either the morning talk shows or "players choice" shitty YT channel, they literally just make shit up to scream at eachother.

[@PhDFlopping]

Second question I was yelling Bird, 5 birds would be incredible

[@3631956406]

OMG OMG OMG!!! I asked question #2... I also pick Larry Bird... Thanks!!!

[@westsidechicago4406]

Cool

[@Revin2869]

Imagine 5 man team of Larry Birds , each one of them trashtalking you while shooting it lights out

[@jonnyarnett]

Demoralizing. lol

[@Revin2869]

@@jonnyarnett I would honestly forfeit , Larry was an amazing passer , decent ball handler , a good rebounder , decent defender and practically is the best trashtalker ever . It wouldn't even be fair 😭

[@HarmanHundal01]

@@Revin2869 Bird was an amazing defender, not just a decent one. 14th all time in DREBs per game, 40th in Steals per game. Led the league in Defensive win shares 4 times and was runners up 2 times. Has a career better defensive rating than Kawhi Leonard.

[@markjackson6431]

@@jonnyarnett​​⁠ a video on Dream Team 2 (94 FIBA Team)?

[@Bigedub101]

I think some teams would just cry or be fighting everyday

[@karo3529]

Dominic Wilkins is certainly underrated.

[@jamesflanagan7693]

Clyde Drexler would be my underrated player!

[@justinmunson1412]

Thanks for helping me get back into loving basketball again. Since the Sonics and Kevin Durant got stolen from me and life itself I’m back with a huge collection of jerseys cards rings and giving the Portland trailblazers my backing as a fan. Thanks for helping me get back to loving my favorite game

[@jonnyarnett]

Man, I can only imagine. I still can't believe we haven't brought the Sonics back. Feels like this thing we've been talking about for decades now. Glad to have you on board!

[@fortynights1513]

If they ever do get brought back, the rivalry with OKC would be something

[@justinmunson1412]

@@jonnyarnett Hard embracing the arch rival blazers a rivalry that used to play for a trophy 🏆

[@justinmunson1412]

@@fortynights1513 love so many of there players but I hate the franchise it was literally stolen by liar that just wanted to have his own home team and starbucyfir ever selling them

[@markjackson6431]

@@jonnyarnett​​⁠ a video on Dream Team 2 (94 FIBA Team)?

[@shadowmaw1909]

A team of 5 Larry Legends would absolutely annihilate anything on their way! 💪 LB33 ❤️

[@notimportant3686]

agreed, i'm guessing KD would be the next closest thing but it would be a team of not winners and mentality does matter

[@217ShowOffBoii]

​@@notimportant3686I'd say Jokic

[@notimportant3686]

@@217ShowOffBoii no.. he is a guy you need ONE OF on every team, but 5 of them is not enough.... for example, one of his massive advantages is the alley oops he throws and dimes to fast cutters... but now he is the "fast cutter" or alley oop catcher... obviously NOT going to fly and so that means we've lost an important part of his game your suggestion is wrong

[@217ShowOffBoii]

@@notimportant3686 opinions can't wrong, he's literally 6'11 and what alley oops did Bird catch?

[@TCKarmaSK]

@@notimportant3686I would take peak Lebron at every position

[@celtics17banners84]

5 Birds would conquer the world!!

[@travismcnamara8919]

I wanted to thank you for your more frequent upload schedule. Your hard work, integrity, dedication, and commitment to quality content are all deeply respected and appreciated!

[@metalmaster7789]

Definitely the smartest choice with Larry, you get my love for that ❤

[@metalmaster7789]

I just watched the whole video. I am glad someone else noticed that Jokic was performing great to the point of a third MVP and Embiid's behavior won him the award.

[@FrokuBabayy]

@@metalmaster7789 I love how we all universally decided Giannis is done winning awards and chose to forget about him like he wasn't 2nd in league ppg and 1st in rpg giving you a 1stl and 1blk a game on the team with the best record in the NBA

[@metalmaster7789]

@@FrokuBabayy In a way yes, but Giannis case was not as strong as for the other two sadly. I actually thought Giannis was number two really.

[@chauvintookaknee4blm268]

@@FrokuBabayy he's nowhere near joker

[@chauvintookaknee4blm268]

@@metalmaster7789 Luka better

[@dailybarrageofbs136]

how do u not have over 1 mil subs??? truly underrated

[@fortynights1513]

Sub counts often are a byproduct of exposure and engagement. This guy has a lot more of the latter than the former

[@SheppiTSRodriguez]

This is the best NBA channel in youtube.

[@cuernimus]

Best team if everyone was in their prime would be 1985-86 76ers. Charles Barkley, Mo Cheeks, Dr. J, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone, Bob McAdoo, and Andrew Toney. The fo-fo-fo team but with the addition of Barkley and McAdoo.

[@teejaye6226]

Thank you!😊 I understand making this video was not ez. I appreciate ur time & the knowledge drop 😅😅😅

[@idiverse3457]

Thank you the 2000s was the best era basketball

[@the_sports_nerd]

My favorite basketball KZbinr major respect of not following the crowd and say your thoughts now matter what.

[@jackjames7155]

favorite basketball channel. no one does it like you especially, not for history

[@yuriykhasidov1626]

Jonny I only watch you’re NBA video as I think you are the goat in nba content.

[@jonnyarnett]

Thanks man! Means a lot that you feel that way

[@markjackson6431]

@@jonnyarnett​​⁠ a video on Dream Team 2 (94 FIBA Team)?

[@VikingsGoingAllTheWay]

Hard to believe u only have 150k, definitely one of the best basketball creators out there

[@joeybenjamin0030]

Big ups, Jonny ESPN or FOX sports needs to hire you

[@Punkypoetico]

I always have these on in the background when I’m playing some mobile games so glad it’s here

[@90oftheworldisdumb3]

As a black man, I got Larry bird in my top five all times

[@jordonjones3423]

Love watching your videos in the background while gaming

[@jonnyarnett]

Hell yeah! What are you usually playing??

[@markjackson6431]

@@jonnyarnett​​⁠ a video on Dream Team 2 (94 FIBA Team)?

[@lucasbressan9294]

The majoras mask feature shows that you are a man of culture!! Keep up with the awesome work johny, greets from brazil!

[@samkatsikas5531]

Being a bodybuilder, I love that you’re addressing and acknowledging the fact that a LOT of pro athletes, specifically NBA players, use ⚙️. I’m not even against it. I also don’t know if LeBron is “guilty,” but he does/did have some signs of use, especially of peptides and testosterone (I believe TRT is allowed for players that are injured in the NBA I could be wrong about this)

[@mickeymcbuckets623]

Bill Russell setting screens for Steph and Bron, Jordan, and Wilt running the triangle offense is crazy

[@shorteststraw417]

best basketball channel on youtube. you deserve 1 million subs

[@crater044]

"And for that, I'm happy to oblige." - Johnny And I'm happy that you will continue to oblige for as long as you want, brother. You're my favorite NBA KZbinr on this platform because you actually discuss both the current game and the history. Most NBA KZbinrs stick with current topics because they are chasing the clicks and while you do discuss current topics, you always seem to bring NBA history into it to give depth to your videos and I love it. As much as I love basketball, football is my favorite sport and I just wish there was someone doing football videos in a similar manner (the closest is UrinatingTree when he does retrospectives on the past but those aren't as frequent). Anyway, congratulations on 150K and you're on your way to 200K!!

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

List of the most underrated NBA teams that have left the biggest impression on me 2007-2008 Utah Jazz 2010-2011 Memphis Grizzlies 1982-1983 Phoenix Suns 2000-2001 Milwaukee Bucks 1994-1995 Charlotte Hornets 1978-1979 Houston Rockets 1980-1981 Milwaukee Bucks 1992-1993 Cleveland Cavs 2002-2003 Dallas Mavericks 2005-2006 Los Angeles Clippers 1994-1995 San Antonio Spurs 1984-1985 Milwaukee Bucks 1999-2000 Phoenix Suns 2003-2004 Minnesota Timberwolves 2000-2001 Toronto Raptors 1999-2000 Portland Trail Blazers 2013-2014 Indiana Pacers 2017-2018 Houston Rockets 1993-1994 Orlando Magic 2001-2002 Sacramento Kings

[@jonnyarnett]

93 Cavs are a reeeeally good pick too. No one talks about that team, but Mark Price and Brad Daughtery were a PROBLEM

[@markjackson6431]

@@jonnyarnett​​⁠ a video on Dream Team 2 (94 FIBA Team)?

[@DIBSonManyRose]

Larry bird was a complete player. In my top 5 anyday

[@Miamisbestalltimeshooterrayray]

Your welcome you have taught me so much and I can’t thank you enough

[@slickgaming_og8070]

Congratulations Jonny you deserve it your research editing scripts are all upper echelon but not only that you put aside your bias and present the facts and data in a engaging and thoughtful way as not to bore or confuse us and that’s a great accomplishment

[@wc4201]

Congrats! Love your content! Btw, my starting 5 could beat yours! lol 1 LeBron 2 MJ 3 Bird 4 Duncan 5 Kareem I got passing, defense, scoring, clutch was, interior defense, shooting, fast breaks, and selflessness… boom sir!

[@amrwalid04]

Congrats to you man, fav sports channel❤️🫶🏻

[@adrianespinoza1662]

Your channel is super underrated. Your channel creates of the best basketball media I've ever seen. I wish you nothing but the best of luck in the future.

[@thejadurant6682]

Thanks for answering my question about the top 5 playoff runs ever, and I meant by an individual so you were correct, keep up the good work my man.

[@jc9078]

goat basketball content creator, love the vids man.

[@dragonmaldito]

41:32 the biggest rule change was the introduction of the 24s shot clock. That literally saved the game

[@ethanhebel6588]

Johnny da 🐐fr

[@jonathanmcgrath8719]

Congrats

[@neologo1]

best bball creator on the platform never quit

[@kobeisgoated29]

Swishout? Andy hoops? Dylan?

[@ltrigga219]

Oh man, extending the 3 would either make corner threes impossible (have the arc go out of bounds) or have everyone hunting it more than ever as the highest value shot on the court. That would be a lot of fun to watch. The Dame image really, REALLY hurts as a Blazermaniac on July 2, 2023.😢 I’m only like halfway through, but this video is incredible right now.

[@jayentv6264]

38:33 i’m a huge T mac fan; you’re missing the fact that T mac almost was traded from the raptors to the 76ers, he almost played with Allen Iverson.

[@jonnyarnett]

that’s right!! Forgot about the one. Only furthers my point

[@jayentv6264]

@@jonnyarnett yessir , huge t mac fan . i fee the story about you and your pops, highly relatable and thanks for the response 💪🏾

[@armandoalvarenga3012]

Hey man congrats on 150k! 🎉 and I honestly agree with you with the most annoying thing now is all those player debates. it annoys me by how a single opinion can cause people to extreme lengths and discrediting absolute legends

[@loganthegoat8738]

Congratulations on 150k❤

[@jimmietwotime]

Basketball KZbinrs like you are literally the best, you guys mean so much to people like me who are obsessed with basketball lol, can’t live without your content! 😜

[@MasterRoshi8974]

Love your channel, even though Kevin Mchale is not higher on your list lol. I am joking but in all seriousness your basketball knowledge has my respect

[@stress.relief]

i love the last stand video, and the follow up to that one with lebron bringing the lakers to the playoffs after a rough season iconic videos

[@Sf75178]

Thank you for this. You are my absolute favourite nba youtuber. Couldn't agree more with what is wrong with nba community. The emotional projection, the nastiness and name calling is just so bad. There us nothing wrong with a healthy debate but with all the bad stuff it's just sad.

[@marykalyva225]

CONGRATS!!! Btw, I have already said that but you may be the best youtuber I have ever watched at being objective and supporting your takes based on facts with the least possible amount of controversy for anyone who might disagree. I also love the way you respect any narrative remotely close to reasonable and even the ones beyond unreasonable, you argue against them in the most respectful way! There aren't many who don't let bias control them in their videos and that's why I respect you more than anyone does, even though I may not support the same team with you or admire players you did. But at the end of the day, that's why I like ya, because you don't care about me being different, as long as I support my arguments without insulting anyone.

[@luqmedali5025]

I became a subscriber of yours simply for your objectiveness in your videos. Keep up the phenomenal work. You deserve it.

[@thephantommarauder7748]

The 2022 Lakers in their prime would be unbelievably good.

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

Yes, Jonny I miss those 90's Seattle Supersonics teams too.

[@fortynights1513]

It’s a cool team to watch highlights of, I’ll say that.

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

@@fortynights1513 Yes indeed they were.

[@adommicaih3513]

Your my favorite basketball channel thank you for making these videos

[@stevenlohan6022]

congrats man!

[@yusufsahin8518]

Legend

[@McGomezAddams]

Can't wait for part 2

[@robertloveall4842]

Congrats Jonny

[@clairewest9409]

i truly enjoy watching your channel

[@luisyo2548]

Congrats man keep up the work champ

[@barbicud]

Congrats Jonny! Blessings to you.

[@bl4ckuchiha]

Congrats on 150k Jonny🎉

[@markedwards2194]

Johnny is great👏🤟

[@bagfumbler2849]

What a guy, I just started watching about two months ago, I love your videos man

[@charlestucker7955]

You are awesome man even as somebody who has watched basketball for 35 yrs you have taught me alot about the game and its ins and outs ty

[@jodapharmacist1218]

Congrats my man! Keep on doing this amazing job! I love your posts!

[@Midragor]

You rock Jonny ! To a 150k more !

[@bejordan23]

Congrats on 150k subs! At this rate we are gonna see you reach 200k subs in no time!

[@frankrocchio5927]

Well deserved, here’s to more quality basketball videos🍸

[@juicethreetwo]

Completely agree, Five Birds is the word! Larry is the GOAT.

[@kannon1610]

Your decade starting 5's are such monstrously overpowered teams including the really old ones omg

[@ikedatike2533]

Oh God man like I'm expecting some super duper elite tear

[@gavincampbell7488]

Congrats on 150K and THANK YOU for the great content over the years. 😎👉👉

[@kylankendrick123]

Awesome video jonny, Love your takes and content . ❤

[@dutchpackdior2178]

My guy 🦾 keep climbing Jon ! You the best bro 🫵🏽💯

[@cadecrusader3940]

Thank you Jonny and congratulations on the 150 K subscribers! Keep it 💯! 🙂

[@jop3249]

Woooo lets get to 1000 questions 🎉grats jonny

[@29Rezons]

Congratulations on the milestone

[@DtrJr]

no way the series is back. shoutouts johnny for being a basketball yt legend and congrats on the 150k! so incredible deserved🎉

[@luckystarsan8798]

Congratulations, wishing you more success and amazing basketball content into the future!

[@YesILoveLegos]

You always drop amazing and consistent content. I appreciate your hard work. May God bless you and your family 🙏🏽🤜🏽🤛🏽💯

[@proleezy7864]

Love your vids man keep it up

[@jakob9614]

Can’t wait for the million sub special: the 1000 best NBA players of all time 😅

[@jonnyarnett]

Thats an AWESOME idea. Actually ranking that would be a nightmare though. I can imagine people being like "I can't believe he has Trevor Ariza in only 947th place! Casual!" lmao.

[@jakob9614]

@@jonnyarnett well I’ll be watching. Probably gonna have to set aside some vacation days for that tho… Keep grinding 💪

[@markjackson6431]

@@jonnyarnett​​⁠ a video on Dream Team 2 (94 FIBA Team)?

[@docholiday1463]

Johnny your the man bro 😎

[@vernonleewarren280]

I loved it! Thanks bro👍

[@shaquille7414]

Congrats on 150k🎉 and these long mer videos are always really interesting so thank you for making them

[@philvenn576]

Congratulations from the uk o really love your videos and consistently watch them. I’m toasting your continued success

[@tylermuecke7875]

Thank you for your time and hard work, love the content. Keep it up, bud! 👍

[@Waynes2K]

Congrats man! Always well documented and intriguing. Every time I here that intro music I know it’s gonna be a banger.

[@hugovazquez7533]

My man Jonny found true love. I’m so happy for bro, he deserves it

[@jgrant3883]

Congratulations on 150K love the vids

[@bernardocastrichella4324]

one of the best nba content channels out there

[@Eon210]

Love your channel!

[@douglasmcfarland9040]

Well earned you are a tremendous content creator. I appreciate your fresh take on basketball, and your attention to detail.

[@jont4117]

Congratulations

[@teazy7468]

You have some of the best content on KZbin. Thorough, well researched and efficient. Keep up the great work!👍👍

[@bossman632]

Congrats on 150K!

[@slickgaming_og8070]

Congratulations Jonny you deserve it your research editing scripts are all upper echelon but not only that you put aside your bias and present the facts and data in a engaging and thoughtful way as not to bore or confuse us and that’s a great accomplishment can’t wait to see how big this channel gets 🎉