Meet The 2011 NBA Draft Class: The Steals Of The Century

[@AndyHoops]

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[@AirRusher1992]

Been a while since you had Seat Geek as your sponsor.

[@shermanngjazz]

Nah 2009

[@Hustlinhusky22]

This draft class with 3 or potentially 4 hall of famers, some stars during their prime, and a lot of quality role players. Looking back, Jimmy Butler, last pick of first round and IT, last pick of the entire draft is pretty crazy

[@tae5257]

Everybody gets in the basketball hall of fame

[@theophilusjones6024]

Jimmy is 1,000% a hall of famer if that is who your questioning. That became official after the 2022 season was finished

[@JohnregorVillareal]

You forgot the MANIMAL "Kenneth Faried" those years in Denver with Ty Lawson.. A lot of fans had been forgotten him cuz of his short Prime years but he's a dog in those 4 - 5 yrs with denver

[@napalmpudding]

I remember Faried, he was my favorite role player when he was in Denver. Great hustle player and underated defender.

[@paulusclaudiusmaximus4912]

yeah I actually remember how I argued with my friends that Faried is actually good and got even surprised he's out of the NBA. But I just understood why. I still think he's still an NBA caliber

[@denzelminimo1883]

Faried's game is just as outdated as Bismack's. The reason Bismack had a longer career because of his reliability

[@Bist040]

Jan Vesely went on to cook in Europe. Followed Luka as EL MVP in 2019, won an EL championship in 2017, 3 times EL First team... My boy definitely can ball.

[@denzelminimo1883]

he just got few opportunities in the NBA. and when he returned to Europe, he becomes a clear cut basketball legend in Czech Republic, his home nation.

[@kizoro3909]

​@@denzelminimo1883The Washington Wizards are the worst Team when it comes to developing Players

[@denzelminimo1883]

@@kizoro3909 yup. Also, they just pick Vesely for marketing purposes.

[@andycanoy863]

Once Tristan Thompson dated a Kardashian, he went from having a rating in the 80's to below 65. The curse is real. I wonder who'll be next to decline rapidly when they date a Kardashian?

[@antoniokov]

The original "Tobias Harris over me?!"

[@MortanAMrk]

Kinda insane both were late bloomers

[@dionruffin3996]

The Spurs wanted Faried and got Leonard someone was watching over them haha

[@depekthegreat359]

I was 18 years old when this draft happened and this was a good draft with Kyrie Irving,Isiah Thomas and Kawhi Leonard who have become a fantastic player with respective NBA teams,good friends!!!LONG LIVES TO ALL OF THEM RESPECTIVELY,GOOD FRIENDS!!!:-D

[@AirRusher1992]

Kawhi is the clearcut best player of this draft class without question.

[@endymakiesse1824]

Real

[@kofiboadu6744]

Ever heard of Klay Thompson

[@Bryce-pp8sw]

​@@kofiboadu6744 😂😂😂 Funny man

[@zfy3962]

@@kofiboadu6744ur trolling

[@chrilpy]

@@kofiboadu6744Klay Thompson has never even been the 3rd best player on a championship team

[@johngittings4673]

Jan Vesely is not the only “true bust” here. Derrick Williams definitely gets that title as well. E’Twaun Moore had a solid career for the 55th pick too.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

14:55 *More people need to learn about Chip Engelland.*

[@greenderp]

I know, so many casuals think Kawhi just waltzed into the league averaging 25ppg smh........

[@dreivsall]

8:43 "and a roster full of BONEHEADS." I bursted out laughing when I heard that 😂😂

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

_As a Sacramento Kings fan, I would love to forget about Jimmer Fredette._

[@denzelminimo1883]

he is now a 3x3 star

[@timburton4150]

How often do you see the 1st pick in the draft traded for the last? This is the only class I can I think of.

[@statusinhibition]

come to think of it. now that is interesting

[@greenderp]

hey, thats a fun fact lol

[@richardnatividad9800]

the change of music after the top 8 was awesome.. Leonard is the best player in this one. the spurs dont have any idea that time. they just want a wing who could defend and rebound to help duncan

[@razkable]

Kawhi and Butler really make this class insane...

[@thinkinginsideout4053]

@@razkable and IT as well. Number 1, 15, 30, 60 picks are insanely spreadout collection of stars

[@johndebono1870]

2011 is a weird draft to evaluate. There is so many great players from this draft, but with all the injuries you can't help but feel like we only got this draft at 70-75% of it's ability (Even Kawhi you feel like would be an unquestioned top 15 player if he played at least half of his games over the last 6 years).

[@JadenJPDB]

To me, there is many draft picks that turned to be good apart from kyrie, kawhi, Vooch and JV. Kenneth Faried was an energetic rebounder who is also althetic very good at defence and rebounding the main issues why he was out of the nba was he couldn't shoot and be more consistent if he had developped his shot earlier he would be in the NBA today. Enes Freedom, a talented big man was a double double machine, his defense and his lack of atheltism were his biggest weaknesses which couldn't help him to stay in the nba much longer. Kemba Walker was a incredibly star for the hornets because of his leadership and his popularity, he would have taken a paycut, becoming lamelo's mentor and etc., the celtics and the knicks killed his career and he is now out of the league playing in Monaco. Tobias Harris wasn't a bad player. It's just that his lack of consistency and not showing enough defense was the reason why the sixers refused to pick up his contract for next season. This draft was still a famous one.

[@ted_shelton]

I think 2018 will look really good soon

[@kenpachiharimaredfox3601]

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[@CJDeadeye777]

Great Vid Like Always! 🔥🔥

[@themaskedgamer436]

I think Vesely and Kawhi just went to a system where they can make or break your career. For Vesely, well Wizards was known for not developing talent, and Spurs just unlocked Kawhi's potential.

[@regularguy5403]

Can’t wait for Andy video on the current Knicks. 👏🏼

[@flyingbeagleee25]

Iman Shumpert is the GOAT, don't @ me

[@nicholasalexander9866]

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[@montyFR]

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[@Mdksupreme1]

The 2018 class is the best since the turn of the century tbh, it was stacked everywhere

[@thinkinginsideout4053]

oh yes. My favorite draft class. The year also starts my following of NBA... There was kai, klay, kawhi, jimmy, IT. Then there is Knight, owner of the two best highlights of the game, the DJ poster and the Kai ankle breaker. Always memorable.

[@spidamitchell8311]

Who’s the other 2 all stars? Kemba and who?

[@thinkinginsideout4053]

@@spidamitchell8311 Vucevic

[@yeahwhanever123]

trading kawhi for george hill is one of pacer biggest fumble ever

[@derrickroze152]

8:43 “A roster full of bone heads” proceeds to show picture of Javale and Swaggy P 😂

[@cccccccmc]

in 2k this is the draft in the lebron era. broo it’s amazing trading for picks. i had kyrie on the kings w boogie. wild shit

[@bxla1]

i feel like faried and mirotic deserve a mention

[@spidamitchell8311]

Mirotic chose to play overseas instead of the Nba since he’s international

[@Datballerqualin]

Cmon no mention of Reggie Jackson. NBA champion and is still playing in the league today

[@BENEDICTSEBASTIANVILORIA]

Can you do a video about the 2018 draft class?

[@1andonlydasilent1]

Jonas still out here running with the youngins signed to the Wizards and possibly could be traded this season!

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

From Kyrie, Tristan Thompson, (Which Thompson was a great supporting player to pair with Kyrie. His rebounding, Toughness defensively, and touch down low, are everything that the cavs needed in a center.) Jonas Valanciunas is the definition of a high motor center in regards to rebounding. His play style may be a little slow for a center in regards to his post up game but his rebounding sets him apart. And Klay being the 11th pick to the warriors was the perfect back court player to pair with Steph. After that they drafted Draymond and the dynasty began. Unfortunately now with Klay potentially leaving Golden State, the dynasty might be over.

[@BENEDICTSEBASTIANVILORIA]

Make a video about the 2018 draft class

[@yoavnovkolodny4686]

This year's draft with wemby and chet gon be the best this century

[@danielvasquez3758]

Best draft class this century!!! That’s right I said it!!

[@trnsfr9014]

kind of glazed over Klay's career with 3-pt records, scoring records, All-NBA third and Defensive 2nd team, and chips. At 11 he was absolutely a steal, especially compared to the bums picked in front of him

[@pookyman12]

2024 Draft will be even greater!

[@dannyharvey5702]

That IT season was more magical than winning a title this year

[@Leonidas10]

Didn't know Kawhi Leonard won 7 DPOY. I love living in bizzaro world

[@afitzpatrick2050]

Several, not seven

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

2003 vs. 2011🤔🤔🤔

[@martyhogsed5172]

It was never gonna get paid. Anyone that knows more than just the ball side of the nba knew that. It’s hard talking ball to people who don’t consider the business side of the league. He was 5’ whatever no gm is “gonna back the brinks truck up” for him. First of all. 2nd. They done have their future stars. Both brown and Tatum drafted top 4 picks in respective drafts. And by the time he was traded it was already written on the wall them two gonna be good.

[@dimitriclarke4296]

This draft actually deep

[@noyce.]

It's a draft that almost everyone knows the top 15 picks (except for Jan Vesely) That's super solid Apart from those mentioned, Motiejunas/Faried/Mirotic/Norris Cole/Cory Joseph/Bojan/Parson were all soooooooolid during that period too Parson did fleeced the contract but right up to that payday he did balled the f out, great offensive player with size. Injuries played a part in him being "overpaid" MarShon Brooks & Jordan Hamilton had their tiny moments too Reggie Jackson plays like a top 10 PG whenever he plays the Lakers too. Let's not forget Josh Selby, during summer league everyone thought he'd be the biggest steal of the draft. All in all a SOLID SOLID draft. 09' (Curry/Jrue) draft is top heavy (15 total chips) 11' (Kawhi/Klay/Butler) draft is the most balanced (14 total chips) Both hella solid, 09' just "seem" lesser impressive now because of all the underachievers like Thabeet/Tyreke/Flynn/BJ Mannnnn Curry is generational which gave 09' the edge for me as the best draft class since 03'

[@gunmuratilban8667]

Let's not ignore the 2018 draft either. Luka, SGA, Brunson, Trae, JJJ, Mikal Bridges, MPJ, Donte, Huerter, Grayson Allen, Simons...

[@spidamitchell8311]

Amazing draft with 4 all stars and 3 all nba players and some great starters

[@mhskingtanner6310]

Iman Shumpert wasn't some star, but he was a key bench player for the Cavs 2016 championship squad.

[@bigkristopher]

Hi Andy

[@zenmaster8826]

I feel like 2018 nba draft will be the best soon

[@AirRusher1992]

Say didn't you made a video about this a long time ago when you were just getting started? That was the re-draft.

[@JohnDoe-uy9mz]

2018 was the most stacked Draft class tho

[@17thN.O]

They had some pretty good ass players in this class.

[@jmart0820]

3:23 to be fair to derrick williams nobody could match kyrie in the skills department even in 2024

[@da3282]

Class of 2018 please

[@mr.kwamid-86_43]

FREEDOM!!

[@MarkLaw13]

Reggie Jackson deserves a mention too

[@neilbryanbucsit197]

You forgot to mention Norris Cole

[@Mrmuscelz1]

Only the second player to cheat on khloe 😂😂

[@Jack_lee75]

God I love Alec Burks

[@mjmanasis3929]

1996 draft class vs 2003 draft class

[@pharkasj]

59th Hanga Ádám : EuroLeague champion (2023) EuroLeague Best Defender (2017) 2× Liga ACB champion (2021, 2022) 3× Spanish Cup winner (2018, 2019, 2021) 2x Spanish Supercup winner (2021, 2022) ABA League champion (2024) Serbian League champion (2024) Serbian Cup winner (2024) All-Liga ACB First Team (2017) 2× All-Liga ACB Second Team (2016, 2020) 2× Liga ACB Defensive Player of the Year (2016, 2017) Central European League winner (2009) Hungarian League Best Defender (2011) Hungarian League Domestic Player of the Year (2011) All-Hungarian League Second Team (2011) 2× Hungarian All-Star (2009, 2011)

[@dasherheat]

Let Him Cook 🗣️🧑‍🍳🍳🔥

[@rodnybiscocho7209]

Isaiah Thomas will always be my favorite player on this class. ☘️

[@dandystreethawk27]

Starting 5: Kyrie Klay Jimmy Butler Kawhi JV?

[@RandomBurner]

I still can’t believe “Anus” Kanter was drafted that high

[@ItsWill21]

Anus Cancer

[@verkoren]

Anus Cunter you mean?

[@EonArashi]

People really need to stop saying Kanter got blackballed. He didn’t, he just became unplayable because of his garbage defense and lack of offensive game. By his last season, he could score in one way and defend in zero ways. Nobody can stick in the NBA with that skillset.

[@MarkLaw13]

2011 is the most injury riddled class of all time

[@RE1GN_BLOOD]

Tristan Thompson didn’t justify a top 5 pick. He was average and never saw that upside people talked about. Also overshadowed by the Kardashian stuff

[@markpaolosimon3649]

'09 class can give this draft class a run for its money

[@yup2393]

We gotta stop with the “Enes Kanter got blackballed from the NBA” narrative, he was just ass

[@SkadooJ]

Look at the 2018 draft class, it’s much better than this draft class you mentioned! It has way more depth: Luka Doncic Trae Young Shai Gilgeous Alexander Jalen Brunson Jaren Jackson Mikal Bridges Michael Porter Jr Anfernee Simons Just to name a few!

[@SupportBae]

would D Will be the number 1 pick in the '24 draft?? but for real...

[@tylerjennings8242]

I’d say the 1996 draft class was better than the 2003 one

[@breath3010]

6:38 he became only the second NBA player to cheat on khloe kardashian. What an achievement 😂

[@derinfokrieg]

1996 is the best class

[@paulusclaudiusmaximus4912]

I hope I.T can have a good post NBA career. The guy doesnt deserved to be blackballed.

[@Renegade-kf8fp]

It’s the nba equivalent of 2011 nfl draft

[@YodaSmokes]

Kemba walker is Brandon knight with a longer career

[@Évrard_Elisea]

it's interesting you mention Enes' lack of defense so much but don't talk about Kemba's dreadful defense.

[@tw7321]

He talked about all players highlights and downfalls. Injuries, not defense was the downfall of kemba

[@NextEraPod]

He’s a pg bro😂😂

[@Évrard_Elisea]

@@tw7321 before injuries, he was a horrible defender anyway.

[@Évrard_Elisea]

@@NextEraPod so?

[@stephonmoore6353]

So this class only had nine players pan out and just 5 all stars

[@ANDRE1mang]

Put some respect on Klay Thompson. Y’all remember he scored 35 in a quarter ?

[@matiaselidd1359]

2018 Class is the Best

[@theuniquez9342]

Valanciunas would've had a better nba career if Dwane casey didn't have him on a leash.

[@joaoesperanca3161]

pick 11 went 0-10 in a elimination game

[@WineSippingCowboy]

15:09. I disagree 👎. Klay Thompson is the man 👨. 4 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 titles, more than any pick in the 2011 draft, including Kawai Leonard, Tristan Thompson, Kyrie Irving.

[@hsal1996]

4 videos since last week and still no video about Boston winning their 18th champion???

[@montyFR]

What’s the point of talking about them? There was nothing interesting or mind blowing about it.

[@hsal1996]

@@montyFR its still basketball, and besides the whole media was against Boston the whole playoffs

[@DopeBoyDreamz]

You’re begging for it at this point

[@808smatt8]

Andy Hoops videos and my lunch time is a Shaq & Kobe combination

[@bustorobusto6316]

You made it sound like Isaiah Thomas is dead lol

[@handbanana5555]

2018 may be better though soon

[@rnuke_rocket]

Vooch is my most favorite player in this draft. Always been a fan of him since his Orlando tenure 💯

[@tou291462]

You should do more draft class reviews like this

[@daj_leo4417]

Jimmer was the greatest MALE 3 point shooter. We can’t disrespect the queen herself.

[@Randooooo.]

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[@daj_leo4417]

@@Randooooo. Caitlin Clarke… the woman with the scoring champion belt due to her shooting mostly threes…. Have you heard of her? She currently plays in the wnba. Jimmer couldn’t make it in the nba, and he played mediocre oversees

[@Randooooo.]

@@daj_leo4417 Caitlin Clark isn’t the best 3P shooter of all time

[@daj_leo4417]

@@Randooooo. In college yes.

[@daj_leo4417]

@@Randooooo. I understand that the blk community wants me to hate on her because of her skin color. But she did what she did.

[@Youralwayswhining4367]

No good reason, ok surrrrre

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

❤️❤️

[@ryanrey6134]

For me valancuinas was the most wasted talent.. he was a very big man

[@xdpower1300]

God blesss you all and Jesus loves you all and follow god road amennn

[@chrislewis5069]

Never viewed Tristan Thompson as a smart player. He was just a big guy coming out of Texas that just used his strength

[@AirRusher1992]

1st

[@javealdritzpineda618]

First

[@AirRusher1992]

3rd

[@MarcoRoberto1]

Saying Kawhi is the best player in this class over Kyrie is craaaazy 😅

[@yeahwhanever123]

defense