My Basketball Story! From High School To A Head Coach To YouTube

[@logankandel846]

Who else thought Tucker was like 5'9" this whole time

[@peaceofnasir9813]

😂😂💯

[@michaelbritt7397]

I am, went to State, and love basketball, so figured he must be no more than 6 flat... 😬

[@juanchorod1]

I thought much shorter 5'5'

[@Mikelangelow]

lol i'm 5'9

[@boltavoltabolt]

Mike korzemba about to be "4 stories why TUCKER IS NOT HUMAN"

[@bravesfan31]

Lmfao

[@LittleMacNinjaz]

Look at tucker man so inspirational

[@facundofortes7912]

And then you got to play in the NBA under the name Davis Bertans

[@moonshinei]

you mean Domantas Sabonis

[@nizzfizz9505]

Bruh he looks like everyone

[@illogicalballhog1182]

😂😂😂

[@ecassels]

I swear you’re related to the zeller brothers

[@SportingLogically]

I’ve gotten that a lot haha but nope

[@ittiejamess1623]

Tucker Zeller; the Lil Dicky Ball of the Zeller fam

[@jastew8814]

Dollar store Sabonis

[@MiddleClassNaPobre]

J Stewart 😅🤣

[@rthompson9652]

More like Danilo gallinari😂

[@ryanguercio7061]

Haven’t even started the vid and I liked it already because of the title. I could see you as a coach and cant wait to watch the vid!

[@StevenEatsAlone]

Wadu hek

[@nbaarchives5424]

My high school basketball teams coach was former NBA Player Walt Williams... I went to 1 voluntary workout and I noticed he was laughing at my shooting form. (Imagine a mix of Shawn Marion and Kevin Garnett) after that moment I never tried out for basketball again lmao. It was cool hearing your story tho man, keep up the good vids 👍🏾

[@chicagoakland]

Lucky you. Walt was legit.

[@SilverSlugs16]

Ah bro I feel bad for laughing as hard as I did lmao

[@niganeo1251]

They didn’t pick u up when u were 6’3 that’s their loss

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

Being tall doesn't mean you're good

[@donegalhospital4874]

This might be a bit off since I’m not American I i Was 9 when my parents told me I had to do a sport, I picked basketball bc I was tall,Made my Clubs U11 A team and never looked back, made my county team at U14 ranked Top 20 in my class at U16 and won a school championship after meeting an amazing coach that really helped me as a player, now looking to try the International team at U17/18 and later down the line, get into my clubs semi-pro team

[@bearcatfan1000]

Although I was never particularly good at basketball, my initial interest started probably when I was a little kid. When my brother played NBA Live on the GameCube and before the game started all of the NBA teams would be on display, I was always fond of the Bucks logo...the dark green and purple looked really cool, so from that point on, my team was the Milwaukee Bucks. I never really watched them, but I always kept my eye on the Bucks news and stuff and looking at CBS sports a lot, but in my freshman year of college back when the 2016-17 season started, that’s when my interest in basketball as a whole started to form. What made me more engaged this particular season more than ever was I, just like others, just wanted to see the Warriors lose. I knew they were too damn good to lose, but I always end up watching with a hint of hope that it does, and that’s what kept me engaged with those awfully broken NBA seasons. That’s kind of a side rant, but back to my point haha. I really liked to look at the box scores a lot in my free time and from there it grew into me watching more teams and from there the rest was history

[@leonberger7662]

I just came across some drose highlights on youtube. Been hooked ever since.

[@dcxlgaming2709]

Same but I got some drose sock before that

[@boorts]

Too big, too fast, too strong, too good!

[@510island]

You're a part of my everyday life at this point, so it's cool to get more personal information about you. I hope you hit a million subscribers, bro!

[@clutchmoney33]

I got into basketball when Lowry was traded to Toronto, I remember I was 6, and I remember in my reccomendations (youtube) I saw Lowry highlights for some reason, so ever since I watched it I couldn’t stop! That was the Best thing that happened to me

[@explosioncake1331]

I started a bit lit late at 15 but I got better fast, played in High school and one year un college then I drop to focus on school, still love Basketball and Will always play it whenever I can

[@sirbradfordofhousejones]

I grew up in Southern California during the 80s and was completely enamored with Magic Johnson and showtime. Played varsity as a sophomore and junior as the backup point guard... but the problem for me became that I ended up throwing the discus at college. Wrong body type! By senior year of high school, I had literally outgrown basketball and just wasn’t as effective. Still love the game and love this channel!

[@bradpeters6076]

It's amazing how deep basketball talent is in America. I was the same way where I was the kid always at the playground courts, shooting in my driveway, basketball was so much a part of my life. But still even though I could hold my own in pick up games, and even dominate from time to time, I didn't have a snowball's chance in hell at making my high school team. There were guys who were fifty times better than me who tried out every year and missed the cut.

[@jeanlobrot]

I had the exact same experience in high school! I’m studying music in college now but I know exactly what you mean when you say it feels great to be a small part of something bigger than yourself. Keep up the good work 🙏

[@matthewsantos655]

The first game I remember watching was Game 6 of the 2016 WCF. Not sure how but I randomly decided to tune in and I just became hooked immediately from watching Steph and Klay cook OKC

[@bravesfan31]

I got into the NBA in 2017 and that was when I was getting into sports hardcore. I started learning more about basketball and the NBA players. I got into sports late, but I’m still a hardcore sports fan.

[@rahultalkssports1404]

For me, it was mainly my dad and LeBron. My dad watched it quite a bit in the early 2000s and early 2010s. So during the 2012 season, I became a casual fan. Then in the 2018-19 season I became a hardcore fan.

[@illogicalballhog1182]

Oh for real??? Me too man. I hooped until I finished college on a scholarship offered by a catholic institution here in the Philippines. I used my skill to simply finish education, get a degree and a job. It was also timely since my eyes were like heavily having problems with nearsightedness so I decided to eventually coach a women's basketball team, we got thru the regional competitions here in the Philippines. I also have plans to pursue KZbin, planning to produce basketball related contents myself. Hoping it'll be realized one day. Thanks for sharing your story, Tucker!

[@Bruh-lt6eg]

got into basketball in 2006, growing up in Miami and watching the heat win the championship, since it was huge here, and been a basketball fan since

[@RainbowJesusChavez]

I played pathetic basketball during middle school and elementary school and kinda fell out of it but in the middle of 2010s by little brother got me hooked on 2k and I fell back in love with the sport all over again. Even today it's the only sport I even bother keep up to date on.

[@RainbowJesusChavez]

If I had to rank interest in sports basketball is far in the lead with track & field being 2, then soccer, baseball, misc Olympic sports, rugby, then American football

[@frankiee.4376]

I always played basketball in my driveway too. Basketball became an outlet for me even now. So I when I heard about the newyork Knicks for the first time I chose the knicks as my favorite basketball team. Basketball became a way for me to keep myself busy. Thank you for sharing!!

[@cja10290]

I was always a Yao Ming fan, but I didn't really become a basketball fan until Jeremy Lin signed with the Rockets. The James Harden trade soon followed. Suddenly, a team that had struggled for the majority of my childhood was a playoff contender. I was hooked.

[@natebowden1397]

I like this because he is clearly not lying

[@carolusramusservusdei9611]

It was middle school, and the basketball players would play during lunch. One day I went with a couple of my friends, I was obviously trash but they made me guard the best player on the team. Been playing ever since.

[@TuckerLeRat]

this is a very cool and interesting story! thanks for sharing tuck, glad that the channel worked out for you, knew it was good when funky told me about you months ago.

[@tyalprince]

I literally shared this same type of story! Loved this!

[@randy2152]

I had always hated basketball. Then I got really sick and had nothing to do except watch KZbin videos and basketball channels help get me through it

[@markmccormick4354]

Awesome story Tucker! A lot of people would have quit basketball altogether in your situation, but I admire your passion and perseverance to keep pursuing what you love. I've only recently started watching your videos a few months ago since the quarentine started, but I'm a big fan of your content. Keep up the great work man!

[@VexingFob]

I was 9 back in 2000. I saw Kobe and wanted to be like Kobe. I’m from Dallas, but grew up a lakers fan because that’s when I first saw Kobe. Now I’ll always be a Lakers and Mavs fan. Great memories.

[@k2ironman1]

919 gang. awesome to see your success

[@brrazzy8417]

Hey we all respect everyone's journey to basketball no matter what level they play at because at the end of the day we all love the game of basketball simple🏀💯

[@RCB122398]

You deserve a whole lot more of views man. Keep doing you. Support from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Sporting_an]

Just letting you now tucker that I love your videos man you are a legend in the making 💪🏻keep going bro and keep making fire content

[@williammessersmith7417]

So awesome to learn a little bit more about your journey man! So awesome that you were able to turn it into something you enjoy doing so much! Love the videos man and keep it up!

[@mxchael9931]

my basketball story- it all started in phyiscal education in 9th grade but when i got a catalog for auburn university thats when i started to take it more seriously to play college basketball.

[@martinlukacs5136]

I got into basketball when I made the school team earlier this year, then started caring at the start of lockdown where I am

[@dreddem]

Fan since day one. Let the viking beard grow.

[@fduoaueakbvekb7269]

Tucker the mixtape legend!

[@arnaltunes]

Started playing in my school, I was 11. Wasn't that good, but was very hard working. Medium height, by my state standards (here in Brazil they joke that we are all short n with big heads in Ceará), was a good defender, solid on offense but wasn't very agressive. Was selected to my state team (kinda like a national team, but each state has their own) to play on the national under-15 tournament, second division. I was the last one chosen, many people thought (and still think) it was a fluke. We had 5 games and then semi finals and finals, 1 game each. We were champions, undefeated, I averaged 1 ppg n about 5 mpg but I don't care I was so freaking proud of myself, no one believed I would make the cut and I did. To this day, my team is the only champion in our state history. Even though in my last year of high school I got fat and stopped playing, I still love basketball. Right now, I am 21 years old and cutting weight so I can play again. Tired of living in the past, I wanna to feel like a champion again and compete at the university level. I'll do my best be back on the court this time next year. Nothing would make me happier than playing again.

[@sharpshooteryoung4713]

same here with going outside no matter what the weather is.

[@levilindauer9495]

You're story is very similar to my own so far, this video made me subscribe

[@keithhamilton2386]

Love this Tucker, crazy how the game of basketball, and sports in general, can make so many people come together and explore different avenues like you have

[@D3athbyteacup]

Cool story man! Mine is just about as long not enough finger and thumb time for that! Keep it up!

[@coffeecakeanimations6708]

I got into basketball when I was flipping through cable trying to find something to watch I landed on the post game interview with lebron James after sweeping the hawks. I’m from Ohio, and I only ever knew the Miami Heat from school. So that really opened my eyes to the entire nba. Only recently have I started playing and taking it seriously though.

[@John-lw9bn]

Think this was a very vulnerable video. Huge fan with your work. You're doing a great job man. Much love from NYC.

[@jpuchalski]

great story man! i played basketball from grades 2-6, tried out for the middle teams but didn’t make them so i decided hey maybe basketball isn’t for me, so i decided the try soccer instead and i made the jv team my first year ever playing and varsity the next, it’s my third year ever playing soccer now and I’m a junior that starts varsity. i still love to watch basketball and play it with my buddies though

[@grn9209]

Great story!!

[@gabebrown4701]

I didn’t make a team once in middle school too, I worked hard enough to play in high school just like you!

[@jacobsnowhill4297]

I just started playing to get some exercise but then I started grinding and i made varsity as a sophomore

[@RandallMontano21]

Man that’s super interesting that we have very similar stories. A lot of details are different but the overarching story is similar.

[@puesbien]

Played up to JV. Varsity recruited players who were wayyy better and more developed than I could’ve been at that point in my life. Then I went to college and got mad that I couldn’t be productive in pick-up games so I started shooting as much as I could. 100 made-threes became my go-to practice routine. Took over pick up games from then on lmaooo

[@BullpenHittersLLC]

Cool to see your story! I have a similar one myself

[@marval50years40]

For the one person that disliked the video i hate you he grinds just to entertain us so you need to respect him

[@chancefry5894]

Sports management gang🙌

[@lisalova7912]

My story is exactly like yours if you made the c team in middle school then got cut again as a junior. They said I couldn’t try out again as a senior because I have yet to make a team so I’m kind of free balling right now working out for a walk on somewhere. I also want to be that teacher/coach combo eventually once I give up on hoops as a player

[@spuh3460]

Hardest worker in the basketball KZbin community

[@francescoravenda346]

Great story bro !! Inspiring kids is awesome

[@Dabombchen]

My school had juniors on JV

[@nbn-nba7975]

I found basketball when I was about 6-7 when my dad and his best friend were making a team in a muck around leauge my brother said he wanted to and some of my friends were playing so I said yes after a few years of that we made a new team and I joined them since then I practice every day am a deadly shooter

[@milesalexandre]

Well played young fella keep it up

[@goettle21]

This kid is lying is ass off

[@frankietapez8916]

@@goettle21shut up

[@Dogdude446]

Great story and video! Love this channel.

[@thepimpjuicex]

Cool to hear your story dude ... glad to see your grind. Love the channel

[@kyosotacomics]

Damn. What a amazing story! Thanks for sharing dude!

[@Odysseus1999]

2010 or 2011 I started getting into basketball. I was in 5th or 6th grade. I think it was probably 5th grade because I remember playing shooting knockout during gym class and coming dead last lol. My dad is a Knicks fan and a NY sports fan in general. He watches the Knicks, the Jets, and the Mets, but his favorite sport is basketball. He played on his school basketball teams through middle school and made varsity, but didn’t make D1 ball. He always went to smaller private schools though. 2012 I tryout for my 7th grade middle school team. I didn’t have my physical, and I also didn’t make the team. I never tried out again, and I didn’t hit puberty until my freshman year when I grew to 6’0. I’ve been following the NBA ever since.

[@csum2125]

dude same. no one in my family was into sports but i somehow just played basketball

[@abrahambatara6356]

Same bro

[@shippoprecordings]

Numba foty-fo! The /real/ GOAT!.. Great video..

[@ahmedmohammed-ic3ye]

i figured you played basketball nice video

[@davidadeyemi9466]

Great story. Despite the dissapoint meant early on, good to hear of your passion and grind. We can't all be super talented athletes but the love of the game is the same. P. S. First comment despite watching every video for last 6 months 😂😂

[@chicagoakland]

I didn't realize until now you were from the Triangle.

[@riancarlson7924]

surely when you retire the channel you'll be NBA bound as the next head coach/GM for the Hornets

[@Demi-kid]

Man our boy is pretty much all of us that isnt good enough to make a team but still the game of basketball.

[@vinnye930]

Damn tucker you had a smooth jump shot back in the day. That james harden form

[@4jshakur]

Mans from the hoopstate 🖤

[@IHadToMakeThisAccount]

I played ball as a kid until 12ish, i was ass tho, so i stopped. No lie, PS Plus gave away 2k15 or 16 and i got hooked and it then led me to pick up the ball again in real life at 24 started hooping by myself, then local pick up then a 3 time weekly rec, now i watch literally any game i get the chance too because i love the chess game that is the NBA

[@dbreezertf]

Just watch one day when I make it big on KZbin I’ll make a basketball story because my channel is my heart and soul

[@aswolve1640]

Not the usual basketball story for a KZbin but a interesting one

[@33_milly93]

I got into basketball because all my friends would talk about tur finals and I'd be left out, around this same time I'd just shoot around in my driveway because why not (I had the hoop since like 5th grade) and then I started researching basketball. That was 9th grade, I'm in 10th going into 11th trying out from my team this coming year, didn't make it the first time which was a given considering I had only been playing for 6 months.

[@DahakaCL]

I'll sure offer you a position in some d-league as scout or coach assistant or even at the manager position, how u see basketball is what MANY teams needs ASAP

[@AustenBilal]

This was such a dope video. Thanks for sharing.

[@kennethvann3514]

You should do a video on anfernee Simons and the route he has taken. I presume he went to combine because he was so thin, but maybe I'm wrong. He sure can shoot and fly.

[@peaceofnasir9813]

5:35 was that a dunk Tuck? Sheesssshhhh

[@WKogut]

Probably two-handed layup

[@crosseyedcobra]

Having gone to Fuquay it's kinda funny seeing fuquay and middle Creek on YT

[@mikewabrown1052]

Awesome man

[@graygray5958]

I am a sophomore in highschool now and freshman season I was cut then brung back cause they say potential then i started towards the end of the season. We went 15-3 btw and were one of the best freshman teams in the state

[@drumxr]

went to Garner High, cool to see the 919 here

[@user-mg5hk1ts3w]

How crazy is that, I almost went to combine academy.

[@billsmafia5248]

Dang I go to Holly Springs like 15 minutes from Middle Creek

[@rakhunuhepptaylor2135]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing. Going to say somethings about the New York Knicks even though this video is not about that so please bear with me. Maybe it could be the subject of 1 of your videos. Do Mike Brown assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors as the Knicks New Head Coach introduce Golden State Warriors' offensive and defensive strategies . Amongst coaches with a winning record above 500 he is ranked 8th all-time. Crazy right? He has won Coach of the Year. He has won 65 games in a regular season. he has coached in the NBA FINALS as a Head Coach twice once in his second season with Cleveland Cavaliers and once as a replacement for his HEAD COACH as the lead assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors because of a back problems and health issues. He was undefeated throughout all of the Playoffs including the 2 games he coached in the Finals against his old protege LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Who else has a resume like this? Plus he has been an understudy to Steve Kerr who is arguably the best coach in the NBA for the last few years . He has been understudy to Greg Popovich , while also coaching the Spurs G League teams during his time there. Assistant coached in NBA FINALS CHAMPIONSHIPS there too. If it was not for Malice in the Palace he would have probably assistant coached in another NBA FINALS with Indiana Pacers that year. He is the one who went up in the stands and calmed down Metta World Peace and brought back to the sidelines. 5 years in the NBA Finals Championship round and winning 3 times is the proof in the pudding. Not to mention single handedly changing the way the game is played from the 3 point line. NBA is right now actually considering adding a 4 point line because of Steve Kerr's beautiful offense and defense. And to think he was this close to being the Knicks New Head Coach under Phil Jackson was right. We can make it up with MIKE BROWN who is hands down the best candidate to be the Knicks New Head Coach . If they hire anyone else they have toask themselves if their priority is winning multiple championships in the middle to late 2020's. That's the GOAL. Knicks 2020's NBA Finals Championships dynasty team or BUST.Thanks for this channel and your efforts to provide quality information and insight even if we don't always agree ( though I saw whenyou suggested that the Hawks should trade for Ben Simmons 🤗) . This is a channel that I really appreciate. Keep GOING, remember the goal of being a healthy spry 125 years old surrounded by freinds and family who have also escaped the symptoms of aging as well. Aging is a DISEASE. It is not inevitable. Be an avid Anti-Aging proponent. Live long and prosper. Sincerely Rakhunuhepp

[@ethanroar3507]

I've been playing basketball since 6th grade and next year I tried out in 7th and I was not that great but I tried anyways and I didn't made the team I cried bad and my mom supported me I tried out eighth grade and I didn't make the team either there wasn't that much people who tried out so two of us were getting cut so I was one of them I cried more than I did when I got cut from the 7th grade team then I realized that he told me that my confidence was low and that really hurt me but I'll get better I'm trying out next year for my freshman year of high school wish me luck

[@bucketsofepicness9781]

This will be interesting

[@MURKzNiNJA]

My mom randomly got me 2k11 without me asking... thats how I got into basketball lmaoo, I even coached rec one year during my freshman year in college

[@dannyb7166]

You a cool dude tucker

[@urmanascrewed]

I played bball as a kid on teams. Lost interest in middle school plus I sucked. I'm in college now and try to play intramural sports every semester and basketball is my fav, but it is not offered every semester.

[@mauryakumpatla5497]

Nobody: Tucker: "And I got hooked"

[@kusho9723]

Road to 100k!!

[@villain8510]

"I'm still 6'3, 6'4" WHAT

[@furryhoof647]

Too bad he didnt keep growing. I grew a full foot in high school, if Tucker did that he'd be Porzingis size.

[@austinlombardi1113]

3rd grade church league got me hooked

[@WingTam]

I like basketball when my dad showed me