NBA Legends Explain Why Shawn Kemp Was An Animal

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

Been saying this since 2005..Shawn Kemp deserve to be in the HOF!! He was box office in the 90's

[@janickimusic]

He should be in the hof

[@tchrisou812]

Shawn Kemp is absolutely HOF worthy.

[@thearch1tect249]

Hell yeah! Shwan Kemp was a beast. He was a really great player with tons of talent!

[@maldad9073]

Reign Man was one of the most viscous in game dunkers of all time. Loved watching that man play!

[@e890h]

Shawn Kemp definitely deserved to be in the HOF. The 90's Supersonics were my favorite team, and he has a major part of that.

[@charlessukati4866]

He belongs there! Period!

[@JasNat-fz2dn]

I watched him at the Garden against the Knicks (we called them The Bricks back then) in his rookie year when he drove down the lane and reverse slammed sideways with a defender on him. His cupping slam on Alton Lister gets the most attention but that one at MSG is probably the most spectacular in-game dunk in the history of basketball given the degree of difficulty. I'm continuously amazed it doesn't get the attention it deserves.

[@averyce2]

Great video Sean. It literally breaks my heart Shawn Kemp is not in the NBA HOF. The Reighn Man's basketball attitude was everything right about the 90's NBA.

[@tylerriley2587]

Great player with fantastic dunk packages.

[@honda116969]

I grew up through the 90s loving basketball 🏀 that's why every time you pop up a video I watch every one of them. NBA has lost it's soul. 80's-90's was an awesome time to be a 🏀 fan

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

Well said! And very true.

[@honda116969]

@@ktapreswreckd921v9 thanks dude. We all miss them good times lol

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

@@honda116969 Exactly. Not really interested in today's NBA. But clearly it was the opposite in the 80's,90's and even the two thousands NBA times.

[@honda116969]

@@ktapreswreckd921v9 agreed 💯% dude!

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

I wasn't a Michael Jordan fan in the,90's. I was a Shawn Kemp fan. Still favorite player.

[@bktruth9804]

Yesssssssirrrr! I loved the Rain Man! The INTENSITY AND EMOTION he played with! I was Lowkey cheering for him even as a DIE HARD Bulls/Jordan fan during the Finals 😂. Wanted to see him score 30 but Bulls win. He is TRULY UNDERRATED and a GREAT player! Thank You!

[@RogerBiwandu]

Right on Sean, Shawn Kemp FOREVER, The Reignman, he's my man hands down !!!

[@AGBULLIT]

Kemp belongs in the HOF!

[@SnowboardJedi]

It's absolutely ridiculous he isn't all ready. Agreed

[@evanchen5360]

a damn shame. for the life of me i cannot understand why the NBA doesn't have its own HOF...shawn kemp is definitely HOF material. 💯

[@Dapper_Dean]

damn league stuck on stats sometimes, that's why. Being legendary is not good enough for them.

[@maksymiliardbe7020]

Kemp was the dude that always made me go outside and play. Even if I was 1-=15 yr shorty, just watched that rim and played, urging some day to be able to try what Shawn kemp did the best of all time. He had that childish fun and intensity that is always great to watch and remember.

[@baimun]

Thank you for having those old Concord Clips!!!... Went to High School with Shawn and his sister Lisa, so I was probably in one of those (blurry old school vhs) shots! 😆

[@quique1157]

We cannot forget that he had a good touch when we talk about shooting

[@alexandrossimitzis146]

Before starting to watch your video, I was like it's flat-out crazy and utterly absurd that Shawn Kemp ain't in the Hall Of Fame yet! He was one of my favorite players when I was a teen in the 90s! Plus, somewhere in the year 2000 I asked him a question on his Official Website, who was the toughest opponent to guard, and he told me Shaquille O'Neal because he was too big and too strong and that was a very pleasant surprise! Since he probably receives thousands of messages daily, what are the odds of answering my question? But t was very happy when he answered my question! Plus a few days ago I had this dream where I was really awesome friends with Shawn Kemp! I hope my dream comes true! I'd love to be friends with anyone in the NBA, especially with a former or current player. And much love and respect to The Reighman! Hey, Shawn, if you're reading this, thanks for answering my question! You're awesome! One of my favorite players, and you gotta be in the HOF bro! You deserve to be there!

[@satrialesporkstore7889]

The no-look pass at 3:07 and back to him DANG! That woulda made the audience jump out of their seats!

[@superdlucks]

Hands down my favorite hooper of all time. Got a chance to meet him and he was a reg dude. His induction is overdue!!!

[@TWB124]

I agree wholeheartedly! He was the rain Man as well as the true kamikaze! The way he would sacrifice himself on that court was unbelievable! They should put him in the Hall of Fame! Thank you for the content!

[@alwayskul]

Reign Man! Such an appropriate nickname.

[@ironaddicted]

There are some players that make you fall in love with the game when you watch them play, kemp is one of those players ❤🏀 #40

[@rjc9537]

The Rainman needs to be in the HOF! 💪💪💪

[@Sum1Stoopid]

Kemp not being in the HOF is a joke. Aside from being a beast in game he also always brought it in the dunk contests. He was awesome!

[@useyourthirdeye9083]

You gotta do Nick the quick Van Exel fam.

[@armandr1613]

Agreed. The most overlooked LA Laker.

[@joeoreo2498]

My favorite player to watch growing up. Had his jersey with the Lakers and collected his cards specifically. Too bad he couldn't control that tempure.

[@bktruth9804]

Hell Yesss!

[@denismateopeofart226]

All throughout the 90s I was a huge the Michael Jordan Bulls fan!! The 90s though what's full of great individual talent play Charles Barkley Patrick Ewing Hakeem olajuwon Shaquille O'Neal Alonzo mourning David Robinson and so on and so on I could probably name another 50 more great players of the 90s one more that was almost as great was Drexler from the Portland trail blazers. One that really stood out was Shawn Kemp and his ability at his size to do what he did was just incredible Shawn Kemp should have been placed in the NBA and basketball Hall of Fame a long time ago shout out to Shawn Kemp and his family and he should definitely be in the Hall of Fame my vote is for him

[@seanmcelroy9774]

If T Mac and Grant Hill are HOF’ers, then Shawn Kemp deserves it.

[@elliottleonard5480]

My best "In Game" dunker....and he was able to handle, shoot, and block sh** up

[@donwilburn2470]

Kemp.shouldve been on the HOF years ago

[@henryscott8952]

I grew up in New York as a huge Seattle "Shawn Kemp" fan. Everything I had was Sonics gear.

[@ironangel667]

Could you imagine Kemp, Mourning, and Garnet on the same team in their primes? That would be the scariest team ever.

[@SnowboardJedi]

WTF are you on 😂

[@Moe-bz6je]

Nobody on the other team would start a fight.

[@kuroro87s]

6´10 runs like a guard, handles the ball and jumps out the gym. We didnt use to make emphasis on this things back them cause we were used to them, in todays game he will be a HoF no question, just give the guy its deserved honor.

[@alienrefugee51]

The best in-game dunker period. Poetry in motion. T-Mac would be next.

[@Multiplads]

The King of Alley-Oops and Posters

[@Tuna685]

Thank you BTM you are truly the MVP of keeping the Reignman name ringing. HOF #40 Sonics lesgo

[@RudolfSikorsky]

As european, I had a freedom to choose my favourite team. Sonics it was, because of Detlef. Back then only handful of Europeans really performed in NBA. But oh boy, how I struck gold. Payton-Kemp. Lob City before imposters.

[@Edoggy55]

The era when u dunked on someone it ment something because they played real...D! Back..then..kemp used to hammer dunk on em!

[@marcusmosiahgarveysr4310]

8:03 I didn't know that Alonzo Mourning, Shawn Kemp, Allan Houston, and Robert Horry were in the same recruiting cycle coming out of high school.

[@WillToWinvlog]

He got out of shape toward the end of his career so people forgot how much of a BEAST he was in his prime. He was really the top dog on the Sonics and made them contenders.

[@rpesik]

6'10" Vince. Yeah... Thats a good way to describe Kemp

[@wildhareonthegulfofmexico3539]

Those were the days, can't believe Kemp isn't in Hall of Fame.

[@gregwh2000]

"Best Tomahawk in NBA history" That "something special" was speed and enthusiasm here in Seattle!

[@jeremyhards1911]

Shawn was probably the best power forward in the league for at least 2 seasons in the 90s

[@grandinquizitor7412]

Damn near everyone from the 90's needs to be in the NBA HOF; especially Shawn Kemp.

[@TRONMAGNUM2099]

Needs to be in the HOF and Seattle needs a team again.

[@johndangles3127]

Shawn Kemp isnt in the Hall of Fame? what the hell is going on?

[@madtownjmac]

I think the biggest issue that is hindering him getting into the HOF is how he flamed out so hard after leaving Cleveland. Those 3 seasons at the end of his career really did a number on his stats and, IMO, his legacy.

[@franciscocortes4211]

Shawn Kemp is My favorite player. Saludos desde México 👍.

[@1stMarDiv4341]

Shawn Kemp was basically his NBA Jam counterpart, but in real life.

[@losjorgosnyc]

Kemp was insane ! Everybody was a Jordan Fan, but everybody loved Kemp as well. You should make a vid on the match ups Jordan had to face and overcome, There were plenty of really strong teams contending. I don't see this density today !! Sorry

[@evanchen5360]

when you're talking about vince, mj and others it's hard to say who's the best. but for me, shawn is my favorite dunker of all time.

[@carlosvonsexron9553]

He should be in the HoF. Criminal that he's not.

[@Mrgiftedsoul]

Gary Payton is my favorite player and Shawn Kemp is a big part of why the only duo to do it better was Malone Stockton scottie mike and magic Kareem they my 4th best all time duo he was a beast underrated playmaker and ball handler and he had a bit of a mid range game as well they didn’t even let him play the way that he was fully capable of because of the way they played back then he would be like a more skilled Julius Randle with zions hops and taller than them both too he would dominate todays soft league no doubt in my mind

[@dlxinfinite7098]

Not a friendly sight when he's coming right at you on a break. All force and energy. Just get out the way. Kemp, HOF.

[@donnellmoore656]

Shawn kemp dunked hard like dominique wilkins or darrell dawkins with great hang time.

[@halfpricesushi]

It sounds like GP didn’t always see Kemp on some of those lobs. He just knew he was running somewhere in the building 😮

[@timothyroberts9409]

Bro ,please do a video on Kevin Johnson pg Cleveland cavs/Phoenix SUNS

[@Mrgiftedsoul]

He reminds me a lot of Jalen Brunson modern day play style

[@timothyroberts9409]

@@Mrgiftedsoul I don't see the similarity, but okay. I like Jalen, but kj was a fucking beast!

[@darthstigater6642]

When power forwards come up I always say I would take prime Kemp over anyone else at the position and everyone treats it like a hot take.

[@ejbalshan]

Wow, he absolutely should be in the HOF. I assumed he was. Another guy who would have won an title but for Jordan.

[@arnegebhardt2209]

Sonics were better on stats.... Rodman won them the series... check out George Karl on that topic

[@kerry-j4m]

Jordan stopped a lot of folks from winning a title,just ask Barley,Kemp,Payton,Karl Malone,etc,etc,..

[@kerry-j4m]

@@arnegebhardt2209 Sonics had better stats,but,the Bulls put on the rings.

[@arnegebhardt2209]

@@kerry-j4m great comment = zero input

[@IceGorZilla]

Yeah the body control and balance on or off the ground, The dunks and posterizing swinging off the rims! Rain Man and glove! Amiri & Nash, C Web Bibby, J Kidd Sheed, J Rose. Ahmad Rashad on inside stuff! Those were my guys and all on the Pacific coast rivalries..., A great era of an evolution of Showtime Lakers...... No disrespect for Stockton Malone, That was a great era for NBA!. Kemp and VC some of the best in game dunkers! Love the channel. Keep it up.

[@TerryT0114]

This is three months old? How did I miss this? Shawn is one of my all time favorites, I'm a Sonics fan an he was the real deal at one time. He'd make the building explode every home game, guaranteed. The "old coliseum" really was old in the early 90's, but the atmosphere was awesome. No luxury suites, advertising banners, different levels of seating, nothing. It was court, people an roof an it was awesome. When Key Arena was finished it was cool, way nicer, better seats an way better scoreboard but it never felt the same to me. Now that it's Climate Pledge Arena it's really, really nice. Nicer than I thought it would be, they didn't hold back making the current building. I saw a NHL Kraken game there, it was great. Kemp an Payton are both still trying to get the Sonics back in Seattle, they were in Climate Pledge at a NBA preseason game just a couple weeks ago. I was a fan then an I still am now. They never won the whole thing but they're still legends around here. I love the "Nerf Hoop" reference, Kemp totally made it look like that. This is great, I haven't heard a lot of these interview clips. Thank you for this.

[@germanocesar]

I love basketball because of Kemp and Payton.

[@edhuff2087]

Great video time for some ABA players

[@j-dizzle6264]

The Sonics team that went to the finals in 96 was special. They took the Bulls to 6 games and played the game with aggression and attitude. Payton is known for being one of the biggest trash talkers to ever do it. But, Kemp let his actions do the talking. Every time the Sonics had the ball in transition, with the ball in Payton's hands and Kemp galloping down the court or Kemp snatched a rebound and went coast-to-coast, there was a sense of expectation that something special was about to happen. As far as the "Lob City" Clippers go... there's no comparison. I'm not saying Paul, Griffin and Deandre Jordan weren't great to watch... but, THERE'S NO COMPARISON when it comes to Payton and Kemp. At his peak, Kemp was feared. At any given moment, Kemp could put someone on a poster/highlight real... forever! Just ask Gatling, Laimbeer and especially Lister. Dunks, put backs, blocks, handles and a very decent shot from 18ft... Kemp 100% deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.

[@Black_Blow_Fly]

Seattle didn’t treat him right.

[@bigalproductions9295]

Kemp was a beast!!

[@SantiagoMouzon]

Kemp and Payton were the truth... And nothing but the truth... So help me God!! Kemp was a monster, and should have been a whole lot more folks!

[@saulloya9877]

Kemp not being in the HoF is beyond belief but you better believe Bronny is already in there and he g league material. LeCommissioner has struck again!

[@UnbotheredLA]

The Reign Man. Still the best nba nickname ever. My sonics were the business back in the day. He deserves to be in the HOF no doubt

[@endebtedone]

there are guys that are uber talented like Blake. then there are guys like Vinsanity and Rain Man that can do everything and it looks like they aren't even trying. it feels unfair that one human being can be that gifted. you have to just sit back and enjoy the show because they are generational talents.

[@padna7946]

But but but, this generation says the 80’s and 90’s were all plumbers! No athletes, they say.

[@riofacts8283]

He was definitely show time

[@mychalpryor2473]

Kemp, Dominique and Vince were otherworldly Rim destoyers

[@andrewtesmer7021]

Need a Glen Rice one or more Clyde Drexler liked that guy

[@bnrob83]

There are a lot of good dunkers in the league today, I agree. But, like you said there is a difference between Kemp and the rest. There is a difference between dunk contest dunkers and in game highlight reel dunkers...and if you know then you know.

[@Boriqua731]

Kemp dunked with power and velocity. He could dunk off 1 or 2 feet, and the way he ran full court. He couldn't palm the ball, but he made those dunks look special everytime with 1 or 2 hands. He play well with Minnesota, the Spurs, OKC and several other teams

[@enriquevega4726]

Por favor .. salón de la fama

[@tobingallawa3322]

He had those young legs, gave Payton an alley he could oop to. I saw him live in Sacramento, got up there. I liked them, Sonics v Kings were fun games to watch, he was quick and fast, to go with the crazy ups. Zion is fat guy can slim down. Kemp got heavy after he got hurt, changed his game. Kid could play. 8:50, Yeah baby Matt Barnes' alma mater Del Campo is right down the street from my house.

[@anthonysteel7515]

I was amazed as everyone else on the play of Shawn Kemp, he definitely was a handful. However, were talking about the HOF and I have to say his body of work comes up short. His elite level of play was short lived which had everybody during that time asking what happened. He may not be in the Hall, but for those years in Seattle he put on a show.

[@n.b.l.5709]

He did more than t mac n grant hil.

[@anthonysteel7515]

@@n.b.l.5709 Not a fair comparison. Those 2 players were SFs.

[@lowbackliberation]

My Top 5. Stock up front. Bird and Jordan, Kemp and Kareem. Can you beat us? Thx SD for the inspo!

[@danielatkins6069]

Besides Willis Reed, Kemp was the real thing.

[@GregHall-v1n]

Kemp destroyed Rodman in the finals. He couldn't defend him.

[@TRONABORON]

Shawn Kemp would destroy LBJ! 😄

[@Moe-bz6je]

Kemp was the best in game dunker in the history of the league. Too much speed, too much strength, too big, could jump out of the gym and the league was fortunate because he could of hurt someone on them dunks. LeBron is pretty close but when Kemp dunked you couldn't even tell where he was going to land after a dunk and Kemp was more fired up.

[@JeffThomas0001]

Imagine Kemp with an 18-20ft jump shot🤯🤯🤯

[@ajdc88]

absolute beast

[@Edoggy55]

What made these guys magical..because they invented the shiz they do td..and young guys lose sight of that

[@jmcavoy8229]

I'm guessing your top 3 all-time greatest dunkers would have to be 1. Air Jordan 2. Human Highlight Film 3. Reign Man 👍

[@Dapper_Dean]

People comparing Vince and Shawn, saying Vince is better, because he's shorter. Does that mean 6 feet AI and 5'7" Spud Webb is better than Vince at dunking, because of the height difference? DEBUNKED. Shawn's dunks were just more entertaining. And he did dunk that ball like it was a Nerf bball. He made all defenders look irrelevant under that rim.

[@edennard1]

Here’s thing .. Gary “ The Glove Payton knew once he threw that thing up it was going to be MONEY !!! Also Nike should come out with a Retro Reign Man Tennis shoe ..this cat was Zion Willaims before Zion and Blake Griffin before Blake..

[@wingman-1977]

While an argument could be made for Kemp’s place in the HOF, one has to look at his career #’s (as far as prime years go). I believe one big reason he’s not in is that after the 98 lockout his career went down the tubes.

[@mariorodriguezjunior]

HOF quit playing, put the Reignman in already. The cultural impact that dude had is unquantifiable. The '96 Finals felt star studded & he was the best player on the court that series & one of the young faces of the league alongside Shaq, Penny & Grant Hill.

[@jmk202]

What happened to nba got game tv?

[@enriquevega4726]

Pleas hall of fame

[@billslover90]

If this guy can get into the hall of fame, I know Kevin Durant can

[@dgd05]

How he is not in HOF is beyond me. He had his own shoes in the 90s. You don’t get those endorsements for nothing. It’s because you have a following. You have a following because you are really good. And when you are really good you get in the HOF. So what gives NBA????

[@jubbaJordan]

Tho he was hating still respect

[@uncletony6210]

His best season was 20, 9, and 2. those aren't Hall stats for someone who never won a chip.

[@1destinyslegacy]

if u jumped with Kemp...u were bad end on the newest poster...if u didnt jump...you looked smart...but still posterized

[@younglove3362]

Kemp was never a face of a league. He was a face of a franchise, but not of the league.

[@tronaboron_99]

Lets be real, todays players dont compare..😂