Kevin Durant Can't Be Stopped: Can The Nets?

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Kevin Durant has been shooting better than just about any high volume scorer in the history of the NBA, and as a result, his Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in the NBA with a 10 game winning streak. Coach Nick breaks down the key components to KD's game as well as what's working so well for the Nets and whether they can sustain it into the playoffs.
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[@Jaccobtw]

Has anyone in nba history shot over 55% while taking mostly jump shots? That has to be unprecedented

[@michaellyons3290]

Nope no one

[@ohmybriann7841]

Worst shot quality in the league too. Absolute master of his craft

[@TheSwiftCreek2]

Actually, I think Adrian Dantley did one year. He shot over 55% one year and his main shot was a mid range jumper.

[@imnotblindbutiloveblindfol8449]

@@TheSwiftCreek2That’s impressive. How many shots was he attempting per game/how many points did he average?

[@justintejada3243]

@@imnotblindbutiloveblindfol8449 He had 6 seasons with a 55+ FG% and the least amount of shots he took was 18 while averaging at least 28 points in those seasons. (His highest being a 58 FG%, while averaging 30.7 points on 10.6 for 18.3 shooting, with 48% of his shots coming from the mid range). That’s all the info I can find and it’s actually really impressive.

[@sadworldwide]

The Nets role players deserve a lot of credit here. Claxton, Oneale, Watanabe, and TJ have all been really good. Curry, and Joe have come back from injury and are still coming back to form. This is a very deep team that is only missing a backup big man.

[@jakobkuhn-olioff7348]

Claxton is honestly more of a 4th star than role player at this point

[@harianirudh1478]

@@jakobkuhn-olioff7348 just wish he could make his FTs It'll be difficult to play him or Ben in the playoffs

[@kadenmiller3358]

True dat, remember, don't expect win just cuz KD out there. He said it himself...sounds like if they win, cuz the role players, if they lose, cuz the role players.

[@kadenmiller3358]

@@jakobkuhn-olioff7348 fr nets so talented, if they lose again

[@anthonywilliams855]

I want persue Mcgee he rotting on Dallas bench or get Howard....

[@Christhedon96]

Give the coach his 💐, he really has helped lift this teams spirits. Literally turned the whole season around.

[@ibringthelastwords1358]

Yup. they wasted 3 years with nash :(

[@pinobluevogel6458]

@@ibringthelastwords1358 Most of it was injuries to their big 3 (now big 2). They actually could have won it all, except for Durant's foot being a few inches too large.

[@manveerball7294]

Kd is so smooth to watch man...guys a beast

[@joelrod18]

So far this season is his top 2 for sure. Incredible efficiency while consistently going against the best defensive coverages and playing great team ball. Not to mention high usage playing the most mins in the league. All this after suffering a devastating Achilles injury

[@DamianLillardno1glazer]

and swept by the celtics

[@joelrod18]

@@DamianLillardno1glazer yeah…last year. This whole vid is about this season. Wake up bro it’s about to be 2023

[@ojoj5194]

@@joelrod18 dont waste ur time with haters bro, see , he needs to talk about last years to make kd lookin bad, well i believe the nets also beat the celtics in playoffs. the haters are mad kd is winning.

[@ojoj5194]

@@DamianLillardno1glazer HATERRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@Sirwastealot]

@@ojoj5194 They know they are about to lose, hence the posturing. But to be fair its still a very tough match up.

[@triggeredtrey]

Jacque’s beard is a thing of beauty

[@RentFreeInsideYourDamnHead]

His holy beard carrying the Nets entire franchise

[@dannyguzman3786]

KD definitely watching this video after the game like “Yessssiiirrrrrrr that’s me “

[@emmanuelo9743]

KD the best player in the world when he locked in and healthy

[@youraverage90sguys7]

stop it

[@AJ-sw8uf]

@@youraverage90sguys7 who’s better ? Besides maybe Jokic and Embiid ?

[@meatusshaft300]

Problem is, that’s not enough! Until he accepts being the fearless leader of the Nets and takes it personally to deliver the chip, he won’t be considered, HIM, like Giannis.

[@youraverage90sguys7]

@@AJ-sw8uf lmao giannis and luka are also better, hes i could argue steph and ad (when healthy) are also better but giannis luka and jokic are DEFINITELY better

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

@@youraverage90sguys7 Luka and Jokic better? lol crazy. Stats guys get out of here. Both suck on D and will go no where in post season

[@airborne_seal]

I think Simmons deserves more credit for this groups success, given he was a liability on both ends of the floor early in the season and was struggling to play alongside KD and Kyrie. Now he’s back to his old self it seems, making the passes to unlock KD and the others while also being their main defensive chaser so the others can avoid as much of the running and bumps from screens. Also, from a personal standpoint, he seems to have regained a lot of his confidence in his game, as he doesn’t seem to shy away from contact as much anymore and is more likely to drive and/or shoot, despite still showing no signs of having a jumpshot. I think Ben can really adopt the Draymond role and just feed his teammates with passes and screens and great defense. Probably needs more minutes without Claxton too but you can play a 3-out 2-in pretty well when you’ve got a 7 footer shooting unstoppable attempts.

[@D15-b8j]

Kd is clearly the best player in the world when it comes to basketball. No weaknesses

[@boris2997]

Brooklyn scary hours are officially here. Hopefully they stay injuries free 🙏. Let's goo NETS 💪

[@smoothsavage2870]

I remember last season you were talking about your concerns with them not running plays and mostly doing iso ball. Looks like that's changed drastically ever since Vaughn took the job. Also, it's about time one of the more notable NBA KZbin channels did some analysis on this. Everybody else is waiting to see the team fail at this point so they can have something negative to say again.

[@sasakikojiro5499]

And people forget they went on a 11 game losing streak jan/feb

[@stanleychen2584]

if u want an even more in depth analysis check out half court hoop’s vid on this

[@RentFreeInsideYourDamnHead]

@@sasakikojiro5499 ALL BECAUSE OF STEVE NASH CANNOT COACH

[@paduls]

that is the Nash playbook baby! heh ad no idea wtf he was doing. udoka called him out in a PLAYOFF. SERIES. saying that "the Nets offense is predictable, they don't run any difficult plays"

[@ShiloSiboni]

Nash literally ran no plays it was insane

[@aiur_booboy4867]

great transition into the manscaped ad LOL - love the word choice

[@MrSuRpRiS33]

casuals need to watch this vid on the nets and so do reporters. this vid shows and explains clearly the amount of movement and misdirection the nets have in their offense. casuals only see pnr and down screens and dho's but people who actually know ball will see that they run literally 2 and sometimes 3 different actions before they even get into their main stuff and by that time the defense is confused and someone almost always gets a clean look which is why the nets are shooting so well as a team. its not only cuz of kd an ky's gravity but its mostly because of the confusion their new offense causes. most teams will run 1 or the other but the nets will run a pistol into horns into a dho that will lead into so many things, mostly clax being open at the rim lol or ben. so beautiful

[@late3253]

But kd said running sets is stupid and iso this and that now it's about beautiful ball I wonder why

[@pipolchamp8205]

in-video product placements like the manscape gig is one of the reasons why thinking basketball yt channel is the better play-by-play analysis creator

[@j.e.t.lifetothenextlife200]

finally you decided to talk about the nets been waiting for this breakdown since they’re 5 game streak lol guess it took 10 for them to get love 😂

[@T.H.E.O.R.Y.]

Bout time coach. What were you waiting for?

[@sadworldwide]

No idea lol. Nets have been on a tear, and people are late on are realizing they are legit.

[@talkinnets247]

Great video as usual, coach! Curious what you think they should do to solidify their roster? Options in my eyes are 1. No changes 2. Pickup a guard with some size that can catch and shoot and defend or 3. Pickup another big. Either stretch big that can rebound or a big body to eat some fouls. If you think they should do something else, would love to know!

[@Riqharris]

Yea another stretch big that can switch as well.

[@talkinnets247]

@@Riqharris if there were many of them out there….maybe someone like nas Reid or Chris Boucher but not sure what they can really trade

[@mrhoopfan1]

Not sure who wants Joe Harris, but boy Alec Burks would be a good get for him or Seth... Jeremiah Robinson-Earl I would love as a big forward

[@Schraiber]

Ben Simmons has somehow become underrated. People just forgot who he was I think.

[@aidancarneyskytt5881]

Best basketball commentary on KZbin! Keep up the great work. Happy New Year!

[@scottfoster-burner]

I’m so glad Coach is covering KD

[@pimpnamedslickback7780]

Man what a turnaround it's been for this team. I was ready to blow it up too smh. Hopefully 2023 ends well for my nets

[@johnwild8217]

Did not age well my friend 😄

[@Kyeld]

Hey Coach! @bballbreakdown did you see that nifty in-and-out dribble KD used to throw the ball in front of him IN TRAFFIC to get the separation and hop @3:10. KD's package is UNREAL.

[@peewee130946]

I love this because I was constantly say how bad nash was as a coach the plays where literally just iso kyrie iso kd no movement at all

[@flavianojorge4543]

He deserves to be MVP this season.

[@Sirwastealot]

100%

[@kingsoindabuildin8036]

Really like the nets roster this year ,ise them on 2k all the time ben Simmons has been a big game changer for them on both ends

[@dbust7659]

KD and Kyrie are the most skilled players to ever play the game.

[@NixonMayHaveBeenOnToSomething]

Only concerns is health of key players, and Simmons in the playoffs.

[@reidb6327]

Let’s go nets

[@twanreed2743]

Damn about time

[@hello_hansen]

here take my compliment and a happy new year from the alps =)

[@garywebb2432]

BROOOOOOKLYNNNNN

[@Anthonydu01630]

Zoo ! Shame on you !

[@loganjordan1235]

I'm so glad that the last few videos have played the og background music

[@Michael-vw4cg]

This is good for the regular season but idk if it can last in a 7 game series with a team like the bucks or Celtics that have multiple players to throw at KD and kyrie. Only way I think this can work in a playoff situation is if simmions gets even more aggressive, if he attacked the basket like we all know he physically can the floor will open up so much more for them and having to play KD and kyrie with defenders running at them because simmions is going off is literally a video game cheat code lol

[@wartape201]

Playoffs will be easier

[@wartape201]

Kd and kyrie together been to the finals of a total 7 times… Celtics once and bucks once

[@CC-ix8nn]

@@wartape201 Celtics beat them by like 10 this season

[@l9ikjam]

@@CC-ix8nn simmons and yuta didn't play in that game

[@adriandantedanosos4146]

I hope ben simmons can at least shoot 60-70% from the free throw line. If he shoots 30% again, it might cause problems.

[@jumbokevin]

Ben Simmons needs to look to score more to keep the defence honest. He's only scored more than 10pts ONCE in his last ten games (12pts). Come playoffs, teams are going to double KD/Kyrie and they need production from other players like Simmons

[@mrhoopfan1]

They can always sub in TJ Warren if Ben's on the bull schitt

[@ashistoxic8447]

well if they double kd and kyrie, all that means is that some other shooter on the floor is open

[@martelljhixson]

This shows you how underrated Karl Malone is.

[@keneodoe4226]

Mr.13

[@masterbop7885]

Imma be honest Durant is him 💯💯

[@AtlanticCanadianAstronomy]

"A little bit close". Hahaha I'd re record that pitch and re word it. I'm sure people will be happy to subscribe the content speaks for itself really

[@Jaccobtw]

KD doing other worldly things right now

[@marcelamazan565]

I was waiting for this one

[@whatif4788]

Averaging 30 PPG on 56% on jump shots is crazy. No one has ever done that before. If this was the 2017 KD that drives to the paint he'd be reaching 60%.

[@Thanosdidtherighthing]

57.3% from mid-range, 83.1% at the rim, 36.3% 3pt and 92.9% FT.

[@ambientsounds5832]

always love your content family.

[@bballbreakdown]

🙏🙏🏀🏀

[@Aluvsloans]

The team they should have the most issues with is Philly or Milwaukee but both of those coaches don’t exploit their star players like they should literally no threes from Giannis or Embid and all paint touches no matter what. But I think they will beat both and Boston and I have a feeling if healthy they will be in the finals because a guy like KD doesn’t forget how last year ended…

[@kenk4269]

My nets comin.

[@AlwaysBeClosingShow]

Finally a nets video! ❤

[@ibringthelastwords1358]

Not only that but I also noticed that their ball distribution has been improve since steve nash. In their last 10 games, almost all of their players have scored unlike in the previous games which only focus on kd and kyrie :)

[@o.g.new-blood1681]

Scary Hours finally arrived

[@topdogs87]

Great vid

[@mrhoopfan1]

Another key will be Ben Simmons guarding Tatum..........Up to this point, Tatum averages 17 on 41% vs Ben in his career.... If Ben can contain him, cause him to shoot with low efficiency, Nets will beat Celtics... BIG If though..

[@joesutherland9354]

I’ll tell you one thing KD is playing his best basketball I’ve seen him play in his career. I’m a Mavs fan and wanted KD to come back to Texas to play with Luka just imagine trying to defend both players when they go into the post. Before anyone says Luka can’t play off ball he was forced not to do it in NBA due to the Mavs lack of ball handlers/playmakers. He’s done it outside of NBA and has proven he can win playing like that he’s said he hates playing this current way because he prides himself on being able to do everything and he just wants to win and do what’s best for his team success.

[@huggablecat9456]

Hope you feel better Coach, sound a little congested. But love your content always. Happy new years 🎉

[@ha1up]

And people still don’t believe that he’s the best scorer of all time

[@Louchiano]

Hey coach. U can get rid of the “camo” watermark 6:48 in the overlay settings on the application

[@alphahockey5388]

Any upcoming video on the hawks struggles?

[@bballbreakdown]

I’ve got my eye on them

[@mdynasty16]

KD and the Nets just got the perfect timing to keep the hot streak into the playoffs for the title in June

[@adidasboy3207]

lol

[@chigagoat8221]

Nick doing his outro: Me: just say it !

[@fk-cz8pz]

The major difference between the Nash Nets and Vaughn Nets is def the defense and the flow of the offense. Simmons is being used properly as a ball handler, setting up Durant and Kyrie for cleaner looks and getting shooters like Curry and Harris involved without having the ball in KD/Kyries hands. But Simmons as the primary POA defender is going to be huge in the playoffs cause they never had that. KD won’t be ripping off 40+ minute games while guarding guys like Tatum and Giannis. Kyrie and Seth won’t be the primary ball defenders since they would always get blown by. Simmons is the key to their success and his value will def show come playoff time. I think they’ll be a better matchup with this team against Boston if they were to play in a series again

[@Itzbrain]

Was waiting for a video on the nets

[@ginvodka3115]

seems like nash coaching was the issue, well no matter what, glad to see KD playing great!

[@saadsalman2261]

I really wish kd and this team would shoot more 3s in general they gonna be unstoppable kd can easily shoot 45% from 3 if he takes 6-8 a game

[@Thanosdidtherighthing]

He’s shooting 57.3% from mid-range on 7 attempts per game this year and 80% at the rim lol.

[@saadsalman2261]

@@Thanosdidtherighthing ya he’s been super effective from those areas im talking about this team as a whole which includes him and I think it’ll take them to a next level

[@ledesmaaquino4676]

Another high level play for NETS

[@highlightsrus3755]

We need that Hawks vs Warriors Breakdown coach!🫡

[@rawrsince718]

Hope you start providing more Nets content.

[@HVH777]

I recommend watching that clippers interview. They tried, it’s hard to stop KD

[@davidortiz875]

great video!! Love the breakdowns !! Puts the eliteness of the big three into perspective. This is Ben Simmons's wet dream of a team come true lol. He gets to do what he's best at with the best shooters in the game

[@pedestrianne]

coach nick noticed the changes in BKN

[@cinnabar546]

The most gifted scorer I’ve ever seen

[@matjohn443]

Nobody is stopping them this year nobody what you gon do papa

[@DjBlueCheese]

Jacque Vaughn has been the reason for the turnaround. This is an entirely different team than the one with Nash at the start of the season

[@noorsheikh2623]

sga video?

[@pinoyako5892]

Im routing for kd this year❤️👌

[@NewAgeSlaves]

True mvp

[@jonathanchan1365]

random question but.. sga vs darius garland who u got? or tyrese hali

[@chiggsytube]

They're going to have to cover Simmons like he was Steve Nash, you can't sag off him, apparently. Nice.

[@thoughtsofalostoneofalosto2591]

The manscape Segway is hilarious

[@Aco0427]

Nets has deep2 role player,they are scary this season 🔥🔥

[@carltonbanks5470]

Pump the breaks please. They've had a VERY easy schedule on December. The only tough games they had were Boston (L), Milwaukee (W), and @Cleveland (W) and Cleveland hasn't looked top tier lately. Their schedule is charmin soft until they play @new orleans on Jan 6th.

[@hibida651]

boston lost twice to orlando... a win is a win this are all pro basketball players playing at a high level LMAO!!! if u think its easy to become an nba player and be in the league then be my guess step out ur moms basement and get in the league. this got to be the lamest excuse ever and this is coming from a laker fan... heck we would take a 11 game win streak right now please.. but nah that aint no damn freebie boy

[@musicmix6841]

Non-sense if thats ur point then all top teams with easy sched should've 10 winning streaks already. Ur treating other teams like bums, saying easy sched is disrespectful.

[@carltonbanks5470]

@@hibida651 Nobody said any of that. None of that removes the fact that the Nets have benefitted from an easy schedule.

[@D15-b8j]

KD a 🐐💯

[@aimson]

Yeah, I think they can take the championship if their defense holds. Also, good defense is really fun to watch from true basketball aficionados.

[@Floyd_Steel]

They been playing great but these still need one more frontcourt piece to really compete with Boston and Milwaukee in the playoffs

[@carmeloanthony5267]

Didn't mention Watanabe and Warren :(

[@qweasd-xv6px]

С новым годом друзья!

[@grindingambitions6698]

I missed this music

[@kimjoseph3080]

Tell that to Jason Tatum

[@RentFreeInsideYourDamnHead]

Jacque Vaughn would tell that to him, Steve Nash didn't have the answer though

[@texasscifi3431]

Still hoping for a locker room implosion. A trade and then the Rockets get even better future picks. A falling out among the team would really help

[@soundsfromthestreet]

this hasn't aged well with KD having an MCL sprain

[@bornstrong1632]

Jacque for president

[@doingstuffinpublic]

Lmao Ben Simmons is basically the MC of Kuroku’s basketball

[@WithAllDueRespectFOH]

TAYQ: Yes, they can be stopped.

[@grantkeihn7364]

Does anyone watch the games anymore or just watch talk shows and highlights. Kd has been the best player in the NBA this year. It's not all about numbers if it was then Wilt is the Goat

[@ryzero5350]

yo

[@andrijazavrtnik2411]

Sup

[@reidb6327]

Yeeeee haaaaaaaa

[@Austin-cr5zo]

What’s up bro

[@smoothjb2384]

Fire

[@noisepuppet]

Seems like KD and Kyrie are the only two with double digit FGA per game. Kyrie has been shooting it well lately, but last year his streaky shooting hurt them. So he's gotta keep his % up. Also they need to keep KD's minutes way down compared to last year so he doesn't run out of gas in the postseason. Their invincibility is a fragile thing at the moment, but it's real.

[@melorileytv3408]

Nigga kyrie averaged 27ppg on 48% last year wtf are u talking about streaky shooting

[@slimeballmk6656]

Lol Kyrie had one bad shooting year he is usually super efficient every year

[@sandythedrummer]

speedy Claxton?

[@geromedr]

But Karl Malone though wow. Getting those numbers in an era hardly shooting 3s and tougher defense.

[@christ-Revealed]

Boston is the only team in the east that has as much shot creation as nets

[@peterhaslund]

They crumble in the playoffs or didn't you hear?

[@RentFreeInsideYourDamnHead]

Steve Nash's Nets crumbled in the playoffs, this Nets team is different under Jacque Vaughn's...

[@peterhaslund]

@@RentFreeInsideYourDamnHead Ya kinda trailed off there, pardner?

[@Qb0516]

They got the mid range on lock

[@gavin2391]

the slim reaper

[@jayeeeedeeee2102]

They still need a stretch 5 coach.