PLAYOFF MODE. IT’S A THING. | 2024 NBA PLAYOFFS

There’s no denying it. #PlayoffMode is a thing.
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[@d-p_]

Where was Jimmy Butler that inspired this whole thing…?

[@gverse3385]

For real

[@gloryroad7452]

My thoughts exactly smh

[@Jurttle1337]

He ain't here cause its not a thing ;)

[@JTownEditz]

cuz there not in the playoffs yet

[@jaymaledic5730]

Says Playoff, not play-in.

[@shinobi___]

So uhhh jimmy ain’t in here as if he didn’t start the whole trend 😭😭

[@swish1457]

ppl complain about literarlly anything doesn't matter what the video is. No one cares. and jimmy might not even make the playoffs that's why.

[@nickhurr69420]

It wasn't jimmy. It was lebron back in 17 or 18 I think.

[@DenselyPerfect-qz9zs]

@@swish1457You clearly care since you responded

[@Baguenaudeur]

Imagine the jokes if the Heat don't make it to the actual Playoffs lmao NBA played it safe

[@Lazar236]

I guess this vid was made only for teams with a playoff spot

[@xI2eLoaDeDx]

NBA trippinn there’s only ONE playoff jimmy what the hell is this ?

[@swish1457]

Play in Jimmy* he might not even make the playoffs.

[@curtiszyr]

@@swish1457lol you funny for this, 2 years in a row play in mode 😂

[@Vastio]

@@swish1457 they showed zion?

[@Jaime.Lannister]

​@@swish1457get a job

[@blakelarson5005]

Stupidly locked in…

[@gverse3385]

They didn't even put Jimmy buckets. Disrespectful. Lets go Heat.🔥

[@swish1457]

enjoy the Play in

[@twiiss1]

Play-In Jimmy

[@Serenity01871]

I want heat boston round 1 and get thwm shit as celtics outta here in 4

[@vlaal]

He isnt mentioned cose he's a thing😂

[@jacobyyoung9771]

@@swish1457saying like Jimmy Buckets is gonna get the 7th or 8th seed and cook all the top seeded Eastern Conference teams again

[@Esteban-R2]

Playoff Jimmy? Jimmy Buckets? Jimmy Jordan? Himmy? Nah NBA is off the henny bro

[@JamesWill-fi3co]

He’s not in the playoffs

[@ralphenero7642]

Jimmy “Play-off mode” Buckets

[@deanthony-vr3ki]

plaoffs means gambling mode on, all money back to the league

[@jason5558]

"Playoff Jayson" who has consistently choked as the favorites LMAOOOOOOO

[@MrE_]

Yea that name is more of an insult considering how inconsistent his playoff performance ls have been

[@joao7671]

I mean he dint won that chip, but he is being really good in playoffs Game winner vs nets, 3 50-point games in the last 3 playoffs, huge game against the bucks in 2022... i think the only thing that he can improve is the TO

[@Lumpi0208]

@@joao7671 the game winner against the nets was a layup off a dime. The rest is fax though

[@TripleG12398]

did anybody ask?😂😂😂😂

[@NBAprodeditz]

How? Did he not drop 40 in a game 6 against the bucks In Milwaukee when they were down 3-2? Did he not drop 50 in a lose or go home game 7 against the MVP?

[@strawhat566]

Jimmy Butler, Kawhi Leonard and Jamal Murray not being in this video is a crime.

[@lincolnups]

luka??

[@milkshake8602]

only jimmy

[@ClappinYaMomCheeks]

And giannis

[@milkshake8602]

@@ClappinYaMomCheeks lmao sure

[@SSC_CHP]

@@milkshake8602lmao sure? he has a championship win

[@lht2007]

“Playoff Jimmy” is a same level as MJ🐐

[@blitzy7961]

Nah lol

[@nrbmemes2414]

His son better be or he disowned

[@PoatanCombatSportGOAT]

You're joking...Right?

[@parischickvintage9530]

Jimmy not his dad mj😂😂

[@estebantable3585]

6 rings say otherwise

[@MysticShadow21]

Playoff jayson really isn't a thing... he wasn't lying 😂😂😂

[@krazykrazy8513]

l

[@Dirtymindedboi]

Jimmy is taking this personally

[@Augustp08]

Playoff Jason is absolutely not a thing

[@OliverWulff]

That’s what I’m saying. Tatums thing is disappearing in the playoffs

[@charlie_541]

@@OliverWulff youre a casual bro. Tatum always plays really well in the playoffs. The celtics team surrounding him however... they do not.

[@user-yy6oo9nb3w]

JIMMY BUTLER PLS

[@fenmoods]

They should've asked Playoff P 😂

[@joao7671]

Underrated comment lmaooo

[@justhere6507]

@@joao7671they don’t know they some casual

[@lowkeyIbes]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PapiDawg]

I am glad to see this perfect comment. I was about to say the same and it seems like NBA is doing PG dirty with this 😂😂😂

[@DonKey496]

Pandemic P

[@mosesifyoullpardonthepun2846]

Jimmy going to take that personally

[@JamesWill-fi3co]

Why? He’s not in the olayoffsu

[@Punky_Brewster]

This is an anecdote of’23 Playoff Jimmy Butler and he’s blatantly missing. They actually have Tatum playing a him in a scene😂

[@ali_0887]

who the hell has ever said "Playoff Jayson" LOL

[@deelak2329]

Tatum was right, playoff jason really isnt a thing.

[@bachnguyen7411]

No Jamal Murray is wild

[@RayAP17]

Jayson Tatum was like "Is there any way I can show off my curls?"

[@SixSioux]

Where is Playoff P tho the disrespect 💀

[@sanjitsrinivasaiah860]

Its not a thing 💀

[@alxx292]

⁠​⁠@@sanjitsrinivasaiah860it is kid

[@vukkostic8680]

Playoff tatum is definetly not a thing 😭

[@lincolnfranklinsstory7245]

Had to buy Jokic a couple horses to come out and do this 😂

[@VictorHugo-ol9ym]

so no jimmmy no luka no pg? nah yall crazy

[@johnbishop7572]

Leaving the mavs off again. Gonna regret this. As if Luka and Kyrie needed more reason to be angry

[@curtiszyr]

Smh it’s a goofy commercial 😂

[@johnbishop7572]

@@curtiszyr you're right lol but you never know what might give someone an edge

[@curtiszyr]

@@johnbishop7572 if this is it then they were never ready lol

[@user-hd7ys7mj3e]

Lil Wayne request to leave Luka out of this if hes on it

[@Mkgrgr]

@@user-hd7ys7mj3e trauma still active after that series agains the suns

[@Nukemall305]

Where is Jamal Murray?

[@TBCLINQ]

They just really took the balls of Jimmy Butler , but don't even overlook even disrespect the 6'7 Small Forward from Marquette .

[@JamesWill-fi3co]

He’s not in the playoffs

[@TBCLINQ]

They will be

[@JamesWill-fi3co]

@@TBCLINQ okay but they’re not right now which is why he isn’t in the commercial. It’s just playoff promo not that deep

[@beefybiscuit9784]

Don’t make this commercial that is blatantly ripping off Jimmy Butler if you’re not going to put him in it though. They stole his shit word for word and then make the commercial without him in it like what?

[@JamesWill-fi3co]

@@beefybiscuit9784 he’s had three good playoff runs let’s chill tf out

[@Daveyjdigital]

Playoff Anthony Edwards is crazy

[@sandoggg]

game 1 was unreal omg

[@N4NR969]

Mavs going all the way saying this as a warriors fan

[@lookaug]

Luka is the most disrespected superstar in this league.

[@sanjeethattarki654]

Watched it hoping for Paul George

[@mxgic_filmss]

Playoff Tatum is a thing, it’s playing like Ben Simmons one game and then Michael Jordan the next.

[@ramonnbridges1898]

Lmao Anthony Edwards “got the team on his back” 😂😂 I see what yall did there

[@lincolnups]

luka not being here is a war crime

[@kinidiosodlosios6892]

Playoff Tatum is really not a thing ..why Im not surprised that Luka best playoff performer since MJ is not here

[@PedroJr17]

And the most playoff guys Luka and Jimmy don't feature in this how?

[@onshaqnem]

“Playoff Tunechi know it’s a thing” 🔥🔥🔥

[@haoye2413]

Media: Is playoff Jason a thing? Tatum: Not a thing Fans: Its a thing, its call brick mode.

[@caseyjones815]

LEBRON LUKA KYRIE PG. AD. IDK WHOELSE WASNT HERE. BUT. FYALL

[@alxx292]

Mfs saying jimmy started this like playoff p hasn’t been a thing since 2018

[@saxtonmartin3956]

Is that playoff ad Chris Rock?

[@chuckEdopemoves]

SGA casually saying it's not a thing the coolest part cus how he said it u know he talkin shxt 😂 & he got chet & jdubb wit em 💪🏾💪🏾

[@MarxFury]

bruh im so happy brunson is in this

[@katsutama]

What?! No Jimmy Butler and Jamal Murray in this??? Guys who define playoff mode in todays NBA? Come on, now.

[@johnseventeen1334]

Brunson is better then both

[@allexsanchez2714]

​@@johnseventeen1334 nah, this guys went on the finals and played like a beast. Brunson isnt even on their level yet.

[@vyronnjaybonghanoy8908]

West. 1. Thunder 8. Pelicans 4. Clippers 5. Mavericks 2. Nuggets 7. Lakers 3. Timberwolves 6. Suns East. 1. Celtics 8. Heat 4. Cavaliers 5. Magic 2. Knicks 7. 76ers 3. Bucks 6. Pacers It's Playoff Time! #PlayoffMode

[@ilikechips1024]

Pls make a theme song for playoffs and make the crowd wear t shirts I miss those days

[@joshjames7315]

yes

[@ajin.818]

the nba doodles reference 🔥

[@timlavado7278]

Not a Luka in sight. The disrespect is real.

[@kennybegeske8824]

Chicago Bulls Are Going To The NBA Playoffs For The 1st Time In Three Years

[@A-LiceLovesRice]

WHERE IS JIMMY AT BRUH?? IT'S LEGIT TALKING ABOUT PLAYOFF MODE OMD 😭

[@cowboyschad5x778]

Go Mavs!!! Luka and Kyrie 🤠🔥🔥🔥

[@lines4822]

PLAYOFF THING 🔥🔥🔥

[@ramseyhim.]

We know its not a thin Tatum.

[@russenterprise6502]

Lil penny returns for the first time since the late 1990s lol

[@NateGotJokes]

LOOK AT MY GOAT THE POSTER CHILD

[@Rogue_Centurion]

Jamal Murray should’ve ran past Jokić and said: “For me it is!”

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown ENTER he's 1st YEARS PRIMES 💪🔥💪

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

If Kristaps Porzingis stay healthy this season & consistent 2024 playoffs Boston big chance get #18 banner 💪💪💪

[@RayV6]

Jimmy gonna humble the ECF again this year tbh 🤦

[@tshiamo3718]

Where's Luka Donic?

[@PeterMasong]

I got the NBA League pass on KZbin. Will I be able to watch the games live and also on demand later? If so, when will the on demand games be available on the platform?

[@tonym.5223]

Just go to Streaming Options and it’s under Full Games

[@Sukinero]

Glad they acknowledging Brunson will be one of best playoff performers this year

[@judebarrera576]

It's great to see Lil' Penny making his comeback. It's been a minute

[@lairjmjcccb]

For obvious reasons one player was not mentioned in the video. After tonight it will become official when Lakers beat the Pelicans 💜💛 💯👑🐐

[@mouseinthehouse_]

Who thought it would be a good idea to have a bunch of players notorious for choking in the playoffs like Tatum and Dame included in this video about “playoff mode”?

[@JamesWill-fi3co]

Because choking is a term that casuals use.

[@ick-]

Since when did dame choke in the playoffs lmao and Tatums been pretty okay

[@blakelarson5005]

Tatum has a way better playoff track record than Jimmy. The fact that people don’t realize that is hilarious. He’s never been bounced in the first round while averaging 12ppg

[@jcoolguy1548]

​@@blakelarson5005 Yet the Heat always play well against the Celtics in the playoffs.

[@blakelarson5005]

@@jcoolguy1548 and Tatum plays well against every team.

[@mangisunam3329]

Damm.. Will Smith stay takings Ls dawg

[@ramseywedlaw6795]

And thats when Jimmy is going to make it personal

[@ayushs795]

Where is butler, curry, LeBron and joel embiid?

[@ytkenny5]

This is a commercial for the playoffs. If there was a commercial for the play in then they'd be in it.

[@JamesWill-fi3co]

They’re not including guys who might be out 4 days from now lol

[@DirtyDev]

All of those guys are in the play in. How can you be this slow?

[@jonathana.4187]

Commercial of the ringless guys.

[@ayushs795]

@@DirtyDev man mb

[@w_out7631]

Where tf is Jimmy Butler? He literally started this playoff shi. Why do y'all got someone else doing the interview that Jimmy did IRL, and you chose the mf Jimmy whoops every year 😭😭😭.

[@NateGotJokes]

Jimmy would be mad but he's busy worrying about not getting kicked out the play in😂😂😂😂

[@mrbigshot150472]

The NBA loves hating on the Heat. The major disrespect and audacity of this commercial

[@breakingnews_2349]

So nobody talking about chris rock was in the commercial thing

[@allexsanchez2714]

Where is Jamal Murray? That guy thrives during play offs.

[@keonpeterson2081]

So the guy this is literally based off isnt even in the video lmao.

[@cowboyschad5x778]

Where’s the MVP Luka?

[@RR-td5qg]

It's that time of the year again... Playoff Time!

[@TheChznCollective]

Everyone’s talking about Jimmy but I came here for Playoff P 😂😂😂

[@Honchopokoloco]

It’s only one and it’s Playoff Jimmy. He’s the one who truly changes his game

[@JamesWill-fi3co]

He had like 1.5 ridiculous series last year. Was surrounded by undrafted guys shooting 45% from 3.

[@sinkthe8]

Yup he also brought his team to 3 ecf and 2 finals appearances since 2020. He puts up amazing playoff numbers every year.​@@JamesWill-fi3co

[@grantmonty]

Playoff spida is DEFINITELY not a thing.

[@numunukiid138]

So glad they kept it Shai and his boahs 😭🙏

[@sergiodangelo3175]

Tunechi knows❤

[@fallenangel5940]

Let's see who of these chokers you shown off is gonna be knocked out of playoff early 😂😂😂

[@xavieralvarado1154]

Putting all my 🥖 on play off jimmy 🔥

[@marukun4584]

It's a playoff thing for these guys since some only appears on playoffs and been absent on the regular season 🤣

[@yungavalor3192]

The disrespect to my boy Jimmy. The OG. SMFH

[@thePaloo]

Shoulda had Jimmy BUttler in the end say "It's a thing"

[@zachvii6476]

Nobody talking about the fact that they got Chris Rock to voice this commercial lol

[@mattiadipietro5538]

OH SHIIIIIII IT'S PLAYOFFS TIMEEEEEE

[@estebantable3585]

We all know play off Tatum ain’t a thing. Unless it means him going cold when his team needs him the most. The perfect ending to this commercial would’ve been if they got play of Jimmy and he was like yeah… it’s a thing 😏

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

I want Curry and Jayson

[@tellsteveharveyidontwanthe2283]

butler jokic murray luka kawhi(healthy) turn into monsters in the playoffs ngl

[@vfxeriksen8694]

It's cracka lackin! -Marty, The Zebra

[@fcbayernbasketball]

Hyped! 🔥

[@dustcake2576]

Still remember when lebron activate playoffs mode and lose a couple times right after

[@JamesWill-fi3co]

In the finals

[@julianh.5372]

Stop putting Malika on stuff man. We know yall just using her to check the block because she look like us but act like yall 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@kami-neko]

No "Play-off" Jimmy but you screen "Pecho Frío" Tatum. Ha, ha, ha, wonderful.

[@calevnenner]

jimmy be like its a thing 😐😐

[@lecarlosljrobinsonjr4933]

The playoffs are always entertaining

[@legend6235]

Where Kawhi at. He best playoffs performer

[@rico9878.]

not everyone trying to be Jimmy

[@fatstogie]

can’t wait to see Ant Man playoff mode