Meet the 17-year-old German Climbing NBA Draft Boards

Isaiah Hartenstein is one of Germany´s up and coming basketball talents. After turning down numerous offers from prestigious US Colleges and european top teams such as Barcelona and Real Madrid, 17-year old Isaiah decided to start his professional career with the Lithuanian champion Zalgiris Kaunas. In the basketball crazy-country of Lithuania he wants to make further steps to eventually reach his big goal, playing in the NBA. We accompany Isaiah during his last days in Germany, dive into the challenges of being on the cusp of a professional basketball career and learn more about an extraordinary father son relationship.
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[@mitsospon7720]

Vice, make a video for Luka Doncic, who is also 17 years old and is a starter at Real Madrid's men team.

[@joeythezebra]

All you gotta do is show people this comment to show you're an OG fan of luka 🤯

[@slattygojo6932]

luka magic

[@jaredpap8874]

This aged beautifully

[@chiozo11]

you are lightyears ahead of American scouts

[@evolved3364]

This comment is amazing

[@ube4557]

its 2024 and he ballin out for the ny knicks baby

[@deanfirnatine7814]

He is about to become very rich after this season.

[@34redmask]

Yo why does his face look like a mix between J.J. Watt and Aaron Gordon

[@rualert1602]

Verrrry interesting

[@florianw.ii.9044]

hahahah so true!

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

Dajour Harris fucking cloning dude

[@Sportsastoldbyagirl]

lol

[@lucaslehn8099]

They had a baby

[@arationalknicksfan2192]

Damn. My four years of high school German has gone down the drain. I was trying to keep up without looking at the subtitles.

[@TheTenosynovitis]

Hawks/Knicks Fan haha don't worry... it was even hard for me as german native to get along with what he was saying

[@augustinekemembin416]

+TheTenosynovitis that's means u can't speak german

[@utkn]

Kendrick X LMAO fr

[@ZahLP]

Hawks/Knicks Fan I am German and I have to look at the subtitle because that guy speaks unclear as fck

[@mobogdan4683]

The dad was super hard to understand

[@DSmith365]

The German Basketball sweater his mom's have on is dope.

[@sanderf.9639]

We germans know how to keep it G 💯♿️

[@DSmith365]

***** Facts.

[@stalwartductcleaning1828]

Sander F. Shut yo nazi ass up

[@DSmith365]

***** What's a draco?

[@danbrown1344]

+Dark Black A Mini Draco AK-47 to shoot people that don't know how to google.

[@Atreusz]

A real gem. I hope he makes one day the nba Playoffs.

[@JaMorantBiggerArm]

ITS 2024 AND HE'S A FUKIN DAWG IN THE PLAYOFFS GO NEW YORK GOOOO

[@BosmanB]

As NY Knicks fan, I love to see his roots. Good job ;)

[@7FlyingPenguin]

Luca Doncic is the same age and for me the most exiting European talent of his generation.

[@jays0909]

Well you my friend were more than right lol

[@7FlyingPenguin]

@@jays0909 Wow yes, how time flies :)

[@syskill20]

This aged like wine

[@JaMorantBiggerArm]

​@@7FlyingPenguin 3rd in MVP this year Luka Magic

[@VERYRARE00000]

he knew 😳

[@lilhito9498]

I wish the best of luck to him and hopefully he makes it to the NBA

[@realatf1955]

Rev. Mo Lester averaged 2.4 ppg

[@hardpointtv817]

Rev. Mo Lester Hopefully he goes to the NBA

[@AnaSilva-sf8ou]

He did

[@lawman6]

He's now starting for my knicks. I love him very much

[@demetrius6459]

@@lawman6bro is the Catalyst to our team with him OG ,Hart ,cenzo & our Two Stars in Brunson & Randle will be a Problem if Healthy

[@Cubanlinx63]

The part with him and his mom packing his bags was cute. It is the little things like that makes Vice Sports videos often interesting.

[@noahgeorge67]

Happy to see how much he's progressed, definitely has a bright future ahead of him! 🚀🚀🚀

[@JaMorantBiggerArm]

He's a dawg in the playoffs rn 😤😤

[@chrisrose790]

I like this guy.. And his family. His moms dope af. Wish him the best hope to see him in the nba soon.

[@michaelvanallen6400]

Isaiah simply had the perfect prerequisites & genes: a very tall father who was a professional (center) in the 1st league for 12 years and then a top coach. As a result, the 2.13 m tall Isaiah was already playing in Germany's 2nd division at the age of 16.

[@Savage-wu5bf]

He got some j's tho

[@mavericks2048]

They fake bruh

[@LikeStrikeProduction]

why

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

His mom spoiled him quite a bit, that's why he can't pack by himself at 17... hahahaha...

[@dodds677]

theSUBVERSIVE Its called being a good mom

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

said the spoiled kids... hahahahaha... that's certainly not the essence of what makes a good or a bad mom, that's for sure.

[@Hannoi]

WTF, mine stopped when I was 14 I guess

[@AaaaAa-yf6ku]

theSUBVERSIVE she prob dont care he gon be bringin in millions in a year lol

[@mandel4065]

You can't stop moms dude, I have to basically force my mom to stop helping me. It doesn't have anything to do with being spoiled or not being able to do it yourself.

[@mikeclayton5182]

Him + GOATzingis would be a scary sight

[@XBBBBBXx]

knowing dennis schröder and seeing him make it realy showed me how hard it is to get to the top. my nephew got coaching from him and is close to making it into one of the big european clubs once he is 16 or 17

[@ThorstenLochmann]

2017 draftclass will be dope

[@Nitr0nE]

Even as a german I have to read subtitles. At least his english seems decent

[@jonathanlukas4131]

Man kann es schon verstehen, er ist ja auch erst mit 12 nach Deutschland gekommen.

[@augustinekemembin416]

woher kommst du

[@Nitr0nE]

1:57 es lässt sich wohl wertungsfrei feststellen, dass er extrem nuschelt. Manchen mag das nicht auffallen, wenn sie aus der selben Gegend kommen oder in ihrer Freizeit so reden. Im Endeffekt ist sein deutsche Aussprache in der NBA aber sowieso nicht wichtig.

[@goodman5836]

Tim S. Haha ich habe gedacht, ich wäre der einzige

[@JoeClyde579]

He seems to be solid strength wise. Great skillset but most European big men seem to have that. Or at least the ones that make it too the NBA.

[@JoeClyde579]

Scouts Honor you know he's an octoroon right?

[@reuski8946]

How did Olynyk get into this? He's not even European lol

[@alex73217]

@Scouts Honor why racists? He's white and his mom seems to speak english as a native language, so he won't have language problems

[@shakenblake4533]

@Scouts Honor olynyk is Canadian

[@willowandluka5302]

A lot of 6'10" players in the NBA can shoot the 3. Can this kid defend the best big men in t he world? I sure hope so, I'd like to see this guy come work out with the Lakers :)

[@tydajuiceman4745]

Cole Lutz well besides the Lakers part I agree with you alot of those guys can shoot can he defend and rebound at a high level

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

Cole Lutz defense? so you watch the NBA? you don't need to play D

[@ricojet8146]

+Morvicks playoffs? of course you have to play D. you just don't have to worry about travels

[@williambrabston3045]

he is going to be good. he is skilled, can handle and shoot, works hard to rebound. can play in the post. All in all, probably the 3rd or 4th PF prospect in the draft.

[@moop2644]

Please do a story on high school senior David Wingett (6'7) and the Winnebago Indians from Winnebago, Nebraska. They're a winning team for Indian Country!

[@robertlabbate6518]

moop like they care

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Watched his dad play at University of Oregon, his mom I think played volleyball there and Isaiah was born in Eugene.

[@marcusresurreccion9969]

he is in the 2017 nba 2k mygm draft class

[@warhamster07]

Marcus Resurreccion co

[@MizTheDonGargon]

this dude was looking like pat ewing last night against wemby and the spurs

[@SuperMrFriendly]

Hope he gets to the Hawks. Would fit nicely as a stretch guy who can put it on the deck and pass.

[@GalaxShizzle12]

"Meet the 17-year-old German Climbing NBA Draft Boards"... 0:12 "The 18-year-old..." lol

[@Satekas]

Zalgiris

[@fawaz84]

Good Luck Isaiah

[@aoucelloutus3573]

He 'll keep the bench nice and warm in the NBA.

[@HyperFuze]

Dumb Dead1 D league

[@mighty_pirate]

Did you ever see him playing?

[@MrThestiffmiceter]

Dumb Dead1 and youll be living in mommies basement.

[@augustinekemembin416]

+Steven Stifler lol

[@augustinekemembin416]

at least he will be in the NBA unlike u

[@jarjarkinks716]

He's got a nice collection of kicks.

[@mikevickwasinnocent1785]

I like how he can stretch the floor reminds me of Porzingis let's see what he does in the NBA

[@ichbins173]

Mushidi, Bonga, Hartenstein, Olinde. There are a lot of great young german talents on the rise at the moment!

[@ShareefusMaximus]

I CANNOT believe he was there! Great move Daryl !

[@jmd7844]

The audio mix on this video could be a lot better. Just sayin. You can barely hear the narrator in the first part of the video, especially compared to the audio that starts at 0:32.

[@joschakouhl6919]

Hoffe er schaffts!! Potenzial hat er genug

[@lav1daloca]

Looks promising definitely NBA level. If he can shoot it consistently could see him as a starter on some lower NBA teams very quickly. Upside is the sky on this kid if he can realise it that's an other question.

[@KeysBeMe]

Tibbs…”who knew?” all I know is, glad we got him…Brunson.

[@LiuLiu-sr8bm]

I met him when I played in Germany and in viena

[@JuniusR]

I guess Marc Cuban has found the New Dirk lol 2019is projected to bring the new set of deadly crops so Dallas should be able to draft him by then

[@Iam6ixRings]

The Bucks will draft him and the Mavs will end up trading for him.

[@tyroneshoemaker5264]

Viel Glück.

[@KalelaChannel]

I automatically assumed his mom was the German one until I heard her talk. lol

[@BubsArcadeFighters]

Looks like a promising prospect!!!

[@nathang9034]

Right below TJ Leaf... Impressive considering he is a main person on one of the best teams this season, UCLA

[@xavier6486]

kenny beats lowkey hooping

[@hentajs]

yo this guy is pretty amazing

[@titomorales876]

Great Mom! and pa.

[@DomisLiveNEWS]

Welcome to Houston Isaiah Hartenstein

[@JaMorantBiggerArm]

Wtf 💀

[@evangao1644]

he is going to shine at the garden

[@LunarySSF2]

I just hope he won't be a 1st pick so he doesn't get to waste his rookie year with a trash team

[@ilov3ji284]

Elie4Elite lol he wont

[@walterhemphill2393]

I see him in the D-League for a couple of years aleast.

[@aaceve1]

"what is this...?" The dreaded mom voice...lol Kid got talent

[@johnpeterchua6148]

What is the font used for the names of the people and description of the people in the docu?

[@bigeazy126]

Beast

[@seanie719]

More please.... :)

[@Vicknasty89]

seanie719 na

[@ToshiroHitsugaya23]

Bin ich hier der einzige Deutsche? Dieser Junge is einfach n riesige Motivation für mich.

[@jryan-uk7sy]

I think he''s quadroon or octaroon.

[@LDS1212]

You are know the back up over NENE! Lets get this RING!! 2018-19 Champs #letsgorockets

[@maxbolton737]

He's going to go blitzkrieg on the nba

[@cobydrei]

mamas boy for sure

[@issaguindo6589]

I Know him we play't whis My squad agains him.He got a very sweet Jumper more like a secound Guard Quickness on his First Step like Durant.

[@elmasmiller4371]

so happy for him right now but im kind of wondering...what happened to that "excellent shot"? ive never seen him take one three in an NBA game

[@JaMorantBiggerArm]

Welp he made a half court heave in the playoffs 😂

[@JoaquinTazabi]

He was still shooting threes with the Clippers, not since then.

[@josipmihalke]

Mom is fineeeee!

[@Whylife100]

People forgot bro can shoot

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

There's no point in rushing to the NBA but he's a superstar u can see it from two seconds of clips on the court.. Any team in the league immediately upgrades at his position

[@Fusspilzsammler1]

That family car definitely needs a higher roof!

[@philg6757]

Nice Teddy big boy.

[@Padddyy]

Is it just me or does he look identical to henry ellenson

[@MeekVillz]

hes welcome to play for my Toronto raptors

[@uhh_iforgot9119]

Welcome to Houston 🤘🏾🏁

[@claytonbigsby1766]

Maybe the hawks can get this man. The German duo Dennis Schroeder and Isaiah Hartenstein.

[@jamesbrinson2141]

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE HIM IN A ATLANTA HAWKS UNIFORM. IM SURE AS A FELLOW GERMAN PLAYER DENNIS SCHROEDER WOULD MAKE HIM FEEL AT HOME AND THOSE 2 RUNNING THE PICK AND ROLL WOULD BE A DREAM.

[@hejusthoops9520]

ATL represent

[@stevenadams6279]

James Brinson I'd like to see him in any jersey. My team doesn't need a PF unless it's a all star PF

[@jamesbrinson2141]

There my team too but eventually if they can't get past cleveland if will be time to retool the roster so u might as well add new pieces while we are still a playoff team. I also believe this guy can be a star I've been following him 4 a while

[@wetalkhawkstv]

We need Dennis to holla at his German homie. WE could have that him and Isaiah as our German connection in ATL

[@crackerjackB]

wir bringen alle die deutsche nach atl :P

[@mikeslice4748]

Is he a lefty or righty? I see him shooting a nice jumper with both hands....

[@jensibowable]

Im from holland and normally my german is pretty okay but i cant grasp these guys man

[@yxcvbnm-ml5hr]

he come with 12 years to germany

[@reelingwithrobby]

Do a documentary on Steve Dalkowski please.

[@coolazzkobe660]

The Lakers should draft him with their 27th pick if he be available

[@aimjbtnh3]

People are ignorant. His mom is white american. His father is half german and half black. Which makes him about a quarter black . But they lived in Oregon and lived in Germany. That's wht they are speaking both languages. But im not sure if dad is originally American born or German Born.

[@Gamerman6789]

Welcome to Houston boi!!!

[@Liam-xx3bq]

music is too loud to hear you clearly

[@thadyoung5226]

future atlanta hawk...mark it down. him and Schröder gonna run the NBA

[@PhuongNguyen-oc1lw]

Welcome to the Houston! 🚀🚀🚀

[@kaospat4173]

Never heard of him and I am German ... let's see if he can keep on working with the right mentality !

[@mikielee735]

this guy can replace niwtzki in the near future

[@Mr.Shorts-Shorts]

The next KP

[@drphot6050]

The next Jan Vessley

[@pluko5300]

come to the lakers please, we need more help at pf

[@myles3377]

His dad is the way Lavar should be

[@davelee6511]

his sneakers are pretty nice tho

[@joem7927]

well he was pick 43, so looks like he dropped a ton on the draft charts....

[@MrThestiffmiceter]

His dad sounds like Arnold. agllahglahhhgglahh

[@augustinekemembin416]

L

[@pooh6728]

Steven Stifler 😂😂

[@hooptalkpodcast4833]

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[@72vince27]

5:50 "Son you can't pack a tape cutter" His Mom sounding like a New York nigga.

[@feminismiscancer1876]

jewish family from jew york right.

[@aimjbtnh3]

​@@feminismiscancer1876 No. Oregon is my understanding

[@wayneb.b295]

if you really want to know who's the best young player check and remember the name LUKA DONCIC!!!! no one is even close to him!!!!

[@julucaesar168]

You were on top of this early! Great scouting and foresight

[@lakotab.5498]

Welcome to the cavs!!!

[@ILOVEYOUABBY]

YESSIR! LET'S GO ZAY!! BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN CLEVELAND JUST ROLL TO THAT RIM BIG FELLA GARLAND'S GONNA FIND YA! AND IF SEXTON SHOOTS GET BACK ON DEFENSE BROTHER CUZ IT'S GOING IN. LETS GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@IAmBriceDolan]

@@ILOVEYOUABBY it's littt 🔥🔥

[@333capo]

Maybe phil wants another porzingis

[@zaidplayz2589]

Next Jonas valnchunais

[@thecocoapebbler]

I need the "Deutsche Basketball" sweatshirt the mom is wearing. Where the f can i cop??