Nico Mannion's Best Plays of His Rookie Year | 2020-21 Highlights

The 48th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Nico Mannion shined during his rookie season in The Bay. Look back at his best plays from 2020-21 with the Dubs.

[@anthonywu1354]

Sad to see him leave the Nba. Hopefully he gets to develop well in italy, and come back and contribute to the warriors in a year or two.

[@brianbailey462]

hes not on the warriors anymore?

[@anthonywu1354]

@@brianbailey462 Nope. He signed a 2 year deal to play for a team in italy with a player option for the second year. Warriors have his rights so when he decides to come back he'd be able to rejoin the Warriors

[@brianbailey462]

@@anthonywu1354 cool man. Thanks for the reply and explanation. His highlight video made him look awesome. But they make everyone look good haha

[@pierfrancescovalente2003]

He is in the squad "Virtus Bologna". But he can improve becouse now i think he will play like all time.

[@anthonywu1354]

I fs think he's gonna get better. I expect that he'll be one of the, if not the best players out there. So he'll definitely get a ton more playing time out there.

[@pieceoftrashkeith]

Congrats Nico and Italy for qualifying in the Tokyo Olympics!

[@jrexlegaspi]

I always thought why Nico Mannion falls into the second round when in the first half of the season on the mock draft he was a top-10 player draft pick. Nico Mannion has handles, shooting, and athleticism for a decent PG. He just needs to be matured on his role next season. He will be the 3rd stringer or situational PG like the way the Warriors used Leandro Barbosa, Ian Clark and Quinn Cook. I believe he will improve next season because he participated Olympics and representing his country, Italy. The fact that he was one of the youngest on their roster and the second leading scorer on their team. Check him out!

[@beqwlol1627]

You forgot defense

[@jrexlegaspi]

@@beqwlol1627 Yea. He have the lack of defense and height to compete on this modern era. But I still believe he will learn it because the Warriors make Curry, Klay, and Wiggins a decent defender.

[@Kdavis227]

He’ll get better at defending he has the tools. Nico can a great back-up guard. I don’t know why people don’t believe in him

[@jrexlegaspi]

@@Kdavis227 True. Nico Mannion and Quinn Cook have the same game except for athleticism.

[@ampinghard111]

@@jrexlegaspi why did u throw Wiggins and klay in there? U realize their both plus defenders right? Klay is literally 1 of the leagues best perimeter defenders and Wiggins iplayed NBA all Defense team quality D last year. It's why they call him 2 way Wiggs. Obviously any of u pointing to defense as the reason he fell in the draft are clueless. He fell because of his poor shooting percentages. This is because he was the #1 option as a freshman, and took tons of contested stepback 3s. In GS he can focus on driving and kicking and creating for teammates, he has Poole, Porter and bjelica to open up driving lanes, and his efficiency should go up with all the experience hes had since then. Hes in the perfect situation to grow and learn.

[@zaycd6079]

Golden State good job y'all know how to pick rookies idk how y'all do it but y'all did it again

[@KenJumba2]

Why he in italy then lol

[@MrRichiefresh15]

🤣

[@YungCarl10]

@@KenJumba2 Cus hes italian lol

[@emanuelezizza]

@@KenJumba2 because he Said he wanted big minutes to improve and he can't do that on a contender, in 2 to 4 Yeats he Will be a vero good backup pg, he has a Little bit of everything, he can shoot, he can finish against big men, he can pass the ball, he has a good visione of the court, he can defend off the ball but especially on the ball. He won't be steph of course, but i really trust him, i like the way he plays, Always looking for the best move

[@OnCourseChronicles]

Now he’s playing for Italy! Great video! Go Warriors!

[@valeriotaddeucci7525]

What about 25 pts and 9 asts with italy? FORZA NICO🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@zaiite7051]

My goodness this guy is a great playmaker

[@lishtins]

Hes still young but showed promising potential. If he can make big steps next year that’ll be great for us playing behind Steph. I hope he grows into a solid point guard

[@AndreaXV]

He plays in italy now

[@rabbijoe316]

He's only 21. If he decides to come back, that's ANOTHER young gun the Warriors drafted.

[@theangel3382]

🙏🙏

[@emanuelezizza]

I don't know What americans think of him, but i'm an italian Golden State fan and since when he was drafted i saw he has the potential to be in 2 to 5 years a great backup pg, he has a Little bit of everything and he isn't selfish and he Is Always looking for the right play. I hope and trust that his decision to go in Italy to play big minutes Will make him improve faster, but i already really like him

[@tylerwade2757]

He fits so well for the team, keep him for sure

[@sickvick83]

What are you talking about did you see him play the hole season they played him he was horrible

[@kennn30]

@@sickvick83 He was a rookie, he had some good plays still

[@maximuslee9126]

@@sickvick83 jordan poole sucks in his rookie year

[@bobsturgis4674]

I usually watch all of the games,i don!t know how i missed these great assist and shots he made.I really like his energy,for what little time he gets to play.Hope the warriors keep him around.To all Dubs nation,and warriors family and players,Hope everyone got there shots,and are staying safe.🏀✌🌍

[@ProSportsOutlook]

Great rookie year for Nico! Can't wait to see how he develops this season!

[@alessandrobencista5377]

F

[@immanueladithela8706]

Prayers for nico man!🙏🏾

[@ihateintroductions5808]

Any freshman player would be elated to be in an organization that enables the development of its rookies and encourages their veterans to lead. It is then no surprise why Mannion did not get much playing time. The competition on the Warriors for minutes and role-players is high, but it speaks volumes that he was picked up in the first place. The ginger has potential.

[@Kharl19]

Former Golden State Warriors guard Nico Mannion has reportedly made a full recovery from a severe intestinal infection contracted overseas, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Mannion first started experiencing the health issue with the Italian national team during the Tokyo Olympics. Basically, he suffered some disease that's really deadly so he wasn't able to play. When he recovered, the season already started and he decided to play for Italy. Like the warriors this season, that team also won the championship in Europe.

[@followyourbliss973]

Go get em Nico! What a classy player! The NBA needs you!

[@troyalisaca2621]

This kid has the potentials.. He should be in the NBA.

[@ZenCenterUpaya]

Beautiful drive and finish 1:30

[@Fushiro0]

I like his mentality also he's a great playmaker, he should improve his skill for stay longer in warriors

[@oooohsnaaaap]

Solid talent.

[@h1xlockz117]

A good young playmaker💯

[@plutodylan1062]

nico is underrated 🔥

[@sickvick83]

Tf lmao his horrible did you even watch him play 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rugrat8207]

@@sickvick83 my guy why are you hating on him

[@emmavogt5795]

@@sickvick83 ur a terrible person

[@emmavogt5795]

@@sickvick83 he is a rookie chill my guy

[@gaetanodavidemaddalo9627]

Dai Nicooooo

[@willqasenivalu9612]

Nico Mannion is getting clutch

[@jhinchristianrealuyoiv2911]

I miss nico mannion He shouldve been with the dubs this championship season

[@noahgargano290]

I loved this pick

[@rogirobles]

GOAT Nico Mannion

[@johnnylawrence1516]

Nico played in the AIA here in Arizona, at Pinnacle High school which is a 6A school, I'm happy for him cause I watched him play in high school. Just wait and see he'll be the Warriors next Stephen Curry.

[@johnnylawrence1516]

@IA - 10ZZ 718417 Cawthra Park SS we didn't what steph was gonna become, till he put in the work, nico will do the same too.

[@johnnylawrence1516]

@IA - 10ZZ 718417 Cawthra Park SS bro I said just wait, they built up curry, he was bad with ankle injuries so just wait bro, I didn't say next season he'll be the next SC, I'm talking about in the future when curry is getting old...

[@johnnylawrence1516]

@IA - 10ZZ 718417 Cawthra Park SS just wait man, just wait.

[@johnnylawrence1516]

@IA - 10ZZ 718417 Cawthra Park SS what L

[@thecomickeeper5127]

When he coming back to the NBA? He can definitely hoop at that level

[@marrettap.3952]

I have been watching nico since high school

[@mikeredd2608]

cap

[@marrettap.3952]

@@mikeredd2608 I’m not capping

[@user-tp9hc8iv2x]

I like these kind of players, clever, useful, technicals, u can put them in any team and they always give sure and safe contribution...

[@markblair4458]

Man he is good he a true point guard

[@nikolakosanovic1821]

Come tu Red Star broooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Nico Mannion 🔴⚪🇷🇸

[@corradobiavardi951]

Bravo Nico 👍

[@agame1065]

Running with friends😃😃😃

[@rererollin]

dude buddy was fast asf😂

[@PrincetoonsYT]

Nico Mannion played in the G League and got signed imagine if JLin also got signed with him

[@bashbarti]

bro is so tuff

[@MrJames-lj6tm]

Nico Mannion the real “Red Velvet” 🔥 Not Kevin Huerter

[@imrantaleb7666]

What a rookie warriors should get more young rookie players

[@gauravrai1771]

After watching the highlights it feels like the warriors were a championship caliber team 😂. But the real ones know how bad these guys(leaving 3 and half) were during the season

[@reverbals]

comeback season

[@jeremiahjohnson1513]

Textbook example of a guy who should have stayed in school a couple more years. A lot of guys nowadays buy into hype that isn't realistic and think they can just jump into the nba. Reality for Mannion was that he was a bubble prospect which is why he dropped to 48th in the draft. If you go that low, a team will not feel they have an investment in you and not give you the development time you need. If he had stayed in school he would have played himself into the lottery, or at least a high first round pick guy. The extra experience and commitment from a team that spent a high pick on him could have been the difference in establishing himself into the nba. His international play has made him a better player but in the nba it's always the new next big thing that gets fans and teams excited, a guy that wasn't guite good enough will always have that aura of yesterdays news, even if he's good enough now.

[@earlladroma4666]

I would put mannion over chiozza. Fell so bad for him

[@michaelleung1797]

give him more mins

[@zavierwilliams4036]

What’s the song playing in the background of the first clip?

[@mikeredd2608]

he's got a very high ceiling on his offensive game, but he still gotta learn what defense is

[@gabrsccp30]

Jordan poole, manion, wiseman and Eric paschall are the future !

[@sickvick83]

Those guys will get traded soon lol

[@gabrsccp30]

@@sickvick83 pain

[@chiara2659]

@@sickvick83 Wiseman will not get traded for sure, the Warriors need him and even if his career wasn't that great they won't trade Nico either

[@noamroda9902]

@@sickvick83they all trades noq

[@lextor1996]

Close the eyes.... Immage Nico and Caruso togheter = the force is with you!!

[@peterschmalz4192]

Next year it's time Nico backs up Steph at point

[@gianraffaeleferri583]

Welcome in Bologna!

[@rufarotheafricandiamond8969]

The warriors have every piece to win it.... just call up Lin and you'll see how easy your bench will hold off a first team lineup

[@maxsteel32]

With the way Poole is playing I kinda wish the Warriors had kept Nico around. They desperately need someone who can just dribble and pass the ball.

[@wayne8243]

Go WARRIORS💛💙

[@whitemorphius4496]

Man’s kinda nice

[@kurtji8170]

Nico, JP, EP, JTA. They are good offensive plays with high IQ but the defense is too bad

[@andrisvidistavekony1046]

Letsgo Warriors!!!

[@animaladhd9355]

wonderful playmaker but he needs to get more comfortable with the 3, a lot of missed opportunity's that could have been easy buckets

[@drewz_aw7372]

I missed the whole season Bc I didn’t have cable

[@kingsosshootaiwillslapcash6300]

No one has cable

[@sickvick83]

Well nico played horrible

[@drewz_aw7372]

@@sickvick83 bro he is a rookie second round and he deserves a spot on our roster

[@armedpotato9720]

Idc why Steve Kerr kept using Wanamaker instead of him when Brad was clearly bad and playing him was useless as this was a season of development for them since Klay got injured again. Steve Kerr never let Wiseman play through mistakes and mostly used Nico only on garbage times as well and those kind of hindered their important rookie season since they're supposed to be key pieces in 2022 going forward. Look at Ant and LaMelo, they look and play like they're one with the league now since their coaches let them play through ups and downs, Steve Kerr did a horrible job this season.

[@Dargotsauce]

So he was basically grinding for his playmaking badges

[@mannybowles7063]

Gary Payton defense and magic passing along with curry shooting 🥶

[@filipporossi5808]

🇮🇹

[@Nate_the_great17]

He looks like tjass

[@uteki2166]

AVISA Q EU TO NICOLONIZADO PAE

[@DAATChannel]

Neeko

[@polixeniagraf2636]

👍👏👏👏🏀

[@marklloydestorque5317]

mala galawan nya pang trae young

[@gilperez5025]

Pero sinukuan na ng GSW😭😫

[@regimelcortez882]

Hey warriors can you fire steve kerr and hire Kevin Garnett in 5 year deal or Ray Allen in 5 year deal please

[@Rei-bg3rf]

You want them to fire the coach that get us 3 rings ?? 😂2

[@lookatcurrymansoinspiratio6153]

Yo

[@zaiite7051]

yurr

[@IBdaDon]

First

[@josh_m24]

dang it man

[@zaiite7051]

noice

[@zavierwilliams4036]

Also first

[@billblaski9523]

Him and Bol Bol are two biggest victims of how basketball is now. They get hyped up their whole lives as locks for the NBA. While kids still in high school, they'll have these greedy KZbin shows follow them around everywhere, kissing their asses and telling them how great they are and they could go straight to the league from high school. Then they don't even accomplish anything in college but still declare after 1 year cus they believe they are Top 2 pick. Getting drafted in the 2nd round was probably a reality check for these 2. And now Nico is only known for making Steph Curry laugh. Poor guys, I hope they can turn it around, especially since all the parasites are gone, they have no pressure anymore

[@mrjay3796]

Nico needs to work on his tan

[@stevejeffries2571]

and you need to work on minding your own business! Cheers!!

[@najlop23]

When you watch the 2020 battle for 8 spot, you'll realize that nicco mannion suck. And do not fit the warriors lineup ang style of play. Warriors will be his last team in the nba

[@tiagodelpieiro]

very weak

[@raulll0441]

They need to give him more minutes

[@sickvick83]

They did and he was horrible

[@Meekkhi]

@@sickvick83 no he wasn’t you don’t watch games

[@Meekkhi]

@@kevo8696 no he wasn’t, you don’t watch games