Poku had a TOUGH JOURNEY to the NBA [POKU LIFE STORY]

[@georgetsialios8078]

I’m Greek and an olympiakos fan. The weird thing is that while we knew that we had a 17 yo promising prospect in poku (and our team wasn’t good at the time), he didn’t play in the first team. I think it’s a shame because he could have gotten some very useful experience from playing at a high level in euroleague games.

[@tobiaslucaspires5300]

I’m from Portugal and a Benfica fan. In the 2021 Draft there’s a 7’ center from Utah State that was a Benfica player, so I know what you’re talking about. I really want to him get drafted cause he would be the 1st portuguese player to play in the nba!

[@georgetsialios8078]

Tobias Lucas Pires that’s cool dude, good luck to him!

[@riveranderson4206]

Thanks Casey for the vid on poku. Us thunder fans have really enjoyed watching him develop so far

[@connormcleod7910]

hell yeah we have! us thunder fans are keen for the next 15 years sheeeesh loving the development for him and everyone on our team, exciting times ahead!!!

[@TheDeven1000]

Yeah it’s been a wild ride

[@dejan.zivkovic.psiholog]

Great video. Serbia and Greece approve this :)

[@AMHoops]

Yesss!

[@iPrank911]

The G League really did wonders for him. He was looking like the worst player in the league before

[@Htiy]

Bro built like Zuckerberg 😂

[@jalenbooker1750]

He was looking like the “youngest”*** player in the league

[@salehuddin9177]

The g league did wonders for a lot of players like kpj (although debatable he shouldve been there to begin with), Moses brown, and Jordan Poole is on a downward trend atm but a solid player to lead GS 2nd unit

[@mladensimic3210]

Yea because he didnt play a game for over a year until his 1st game in OKC because of his injury and covid

[@magneisuemwinterjuice7810]

@@jalenbooker1750 he plays on a team with another 19 year old who played much more consistently better.

[@NateOong]

I’m officially gonna be alive when I witness poku glow up

[@marcushilljr8246]

Say poka instead of poku

[@NateOong]

@@marcushilljr8246 poka

[@34uzz78]

You never know…

[@colindonnelly6387]

Just saw him at target yesterday, idc if I was on the clock I got a pic with my man

[@hoopingmike6095]

Im Greek and have visited Serbia(Belgrade and Novi Sad)...I found out 3 things 1)Serbians are the friendiest of people and i made friends for life there2)Serbian women are drop dead gorgeous 3)Basketball is in their blood.......some of the finest players to have ever played the game are Serbians

[@МладиГангстер]

Thanks bro, i have visited Greece many times. Everything u said about Serbia goes to Greece too. Friendliest people i ever meet by far. Greetings from Serbia to Greece and our Greek brothers and sisters🇷🇸🇬🇷

[@Hallucinoman1]

Euxaristoume, Prodrome. San Servos pou emene stin Ellada, mporo na po shedon ta idia gia tin patrida sou, ala kai tin deuteri patrida gia mena kai olous tous Servous. As for Pokuševski, he will definitely develop into a respectable force on the basketball court, he will polish his raw talent on our national team along with Jokić, Bogdanović and another teenager who will soon move from Real Madrid to the NBA (the same route Luka Dončić has taken) - Vukčević, whose father Dušan also used to play for Olympiakos in the late 90's and early 00's. Serbia is a small country of barely 7 million people, but basketball is a part of our DNA, as it has been for the past 70 years, when Yugoslavia used to be the most dominant force after the US of A. Krima pou oi Aggelopouloi den ton kratisan gia toulaxiston ala 2-3 xronia stous erithroleukous. ;)

[@z.nastoski7055]

I love your videos, especially your script and the way you simplify your wording and your sentence construction without losing meaning - that's just very solid journalistic writing.

[@KawhiLowry]

Poku is definitely not a bust. He's literally like 20 years old . Give him 3-8 years he'll shut down the haters. 3s and 7 feet tall possible next KD 👀

[@DCUEmp_prinzy]

He was 18 when he got drafted he's not 20 yet

[@EvanZamir]

He's literally 19.

[@AC12246]

Also he's the 17th pick of the draft i mean we don't expect some lottery picks becoming stars

[@noblevenom2858]

he'll be a good player...not KD

[@KawhiLowry]

@@noblevenom2858key word: *possible*

[@ilansimon3962]

O yeah I just saw his game... it’s amazing! He is great from 3 shooting 7 in a game! And maybe the best missed dunk of the season... he past devonte graham in half court like he was nothing

[@farrdawgjoker7087]

With his passing and handles his future could be a point forward! So far we are seeing him developing his game like each game he plays he gets a little better and learns a little more. But he has to put on some size or possibly be more like Porzingis with injuries from the wear and tear the NBA season puts on a body! I hope he stays healthy and continues to grow his game because he is fun to watch!

[@banimeclips10]

Man, I love this kid. Jokic, Giannis, then luka, and now poku finally NBA appreciating the European talents. And now they're dominating. Not poku now but all the mentioned one are unguardable in their position.

[@randomnerd2332]

Considering he was picked outside of the lottery & was considered a project by all scouts, if he at the very least is a capabble role player I would consider him a steal.

[@vladomacar1372]

Great video, respect ... I don't follow every detail about the NBA because I'm one of those Euroleague freaks who can't understand the hype about statistics and individual effects from the NBA media and fans. Of course, I respect the great quality in the NBA; also the differences in lifestyle, culture and tradition. Play-off matches are for me, on the other hand, a pleasure to watch. However, I follow Poku's career in detail because I expect that he will become the leader of our national team (Serbia) in the next ten years. So I watched a bunch of youtube videos about him, especially the last few weeks. I was worried about this boy after he went oversees. He went to the NBA without any experience in top European basketball, plus he is still physically underdeveloped. However, he seems to be on the right team and on the right track. Besides, I know he’s a big worker and in every Serbian national team (under 16, u17) where played he was the team leader. The boy with ball in his hands, always trying to create something in the offence... He will progress quickly although I don’t expect his body can withstand 30+kg of muscle (his brother is also big and skinny and Poku genes are not completely Serbian. His father's ancestors are from Ukraine) ... Thank you for this video and keep up the good work. There is a big quality difference between Yours and some others videos...

[@jophielzap9704]

Just no injury and more muscle mass, damn he is scary

[@carlosjavierpalacios6194]

This channel is top tier basketball content right now!! 💪💪

[@deltakhappa6248]

This player gives me McLovin vibes and I love it

[@yungvegar]

Poku is the ROTY in our hearts

[@akanusii]

Yea no

[@zorankalina6100]

Again...considering those short episodes.. This guy reminde me on Kukoch All the best from Cr🌞atia.... 👍🍀

[@reeeaaaalll]

Poku with a Giannis transformation 😳

[@hotcarl3854]

He’s only 19, his balls just dropped a few years ago lol. Dude has plenty of years in him to mature so deff not a bust.

[@vernonchang4370]

Sam Presti is amazing! The team kept tradi g away pieces so the thunder can rebuild but the incoming players kept providing skills and the team continue to be respectable

[@TheApparelArena]

The trade he was part of was actually on draft night, the trades just don't become official until like 3 days after the draft, but absolutely love the content! Especially as a Thunder Fan!!

[@omarabuarqoub2692]

Reloaded so many times waiting for the video to finally upload

[@FARecordsJF]

Why? Just wait for the notification. Get a life lol

[@tj5180]

Poku has potential in the NBA. One of the 7 footers who can play as a guard and shoot. He needs time and hes 19

[@MrSGiorgos]

Go Poku! Olympiacos supports you

[@TheFastBreakNBA2]

Well, we can't say anyone is a bust after half a season, no reason to give up on anyone in the 2021 draft like Killan or Poku, these guys are 19, not everyone is Bron or Luka

[@AMHoops]

Watch the video

[@TheFastBreakNBA2]

@@AMHoops oh ok, i haven’t watched it yet cuz I have been busy, but I see what you mean now

[@TheFastBreakNBA2]

@@AMHoops Just wondering, is this Feature Friday? Cuz I like the series

[@AMHoops]

@@TheFastBreakNBA2 yes. I tried to tell his story in this video almost like a feature.

[@TheFastBreakNBA2]

@@AMHoops Oh, I see, I know I’m not a member, yet, but a cool video idea is the top 10 rookies this year

[@akosirhapido7855]

Always waiting to your videos bro..🇵🇭🇹🇼😇

[@BluishHuntress]

Sam Presti is one of the best GMs when it comes to drafting players.

[@paolovillorente9102]

just raw talent

[@BlackEagle297]

Bol Bol would be a better comparison right?

[@AMHoops]

Yes, absolutely

[@sebassanchezc-1379]

I'm a Poku fan from now on 😎👍

[@roncowan5218]

There's LaMelo,Edwards,Haliburton,Wiseman,but,I always felt,that the most fascinating player going into the draft was Poku. Despite the numbers,to see a player of his height handle the ball like that and move the way he did and pass and shoot the way he did,was almost mesmerizing. I agree,if he maintains that mindset and he keeps on grinding,the sky's the limit.

[@AMHoops]

Well it looks like you were right Ron!

[@stellaryeller6261]

The Wolves made the pick for the Thunder. This was a Sam Presti pick. You made it sound like the Wolves picked him and decided to trade later. Really good video though!

[@briansam2524]

He has the tools, he has great potential, he needs to gain weight or he'll get tossed around by the stronger centers or power forwards but as long as he keeps working hard, he'll be great.

[@eraypetro]

Pokusevski is going to be a Stud, great draft pick!

[@splash4268]

Jahlil okafor with dat lockdown defense in the beginning 😤

[@nmarkert01]

I’m a Celtics fan, but I sure do envy how well the Thunder draft and develop... like holy fuck if the Celtics hit on like EVERY draft pick they had from the KG/PP Trade I can’t imagine where they’d be now.

[@javigar133]

Nice one. Now, not only he moved to a different country, but Greece! Any idea how much that kid how to struggle just to ask for a soda? Respect!

[@adampetkovic2863]

It's not exactly that way, Serbian and Greek people are very similar in many ways. And we consider each other a brother nation 🇷🇸🇬🇷🕊️

[@javigar133]

@@adampetkovic2863 i meant the language

[@TheDeven1000]

Great video man

[@mindmeld98]

You need to look at Chris Boucher of the Raptors. That guy will continue to improve and become a force in the league.

[@vernonchang4370]

Thx for this video. I didn't know Poku existed as I thought it was April's Fools Day

[@JDubs1464]

0:24 Joker got naming rights

[@shyboii7607]

If he doesn’t reach stardom I wouldn’t call him a bust, who expected him to be in consideration of being a star

[@mvp_1006]

Can you make a video on the raptors

[@andrewyarosh1809]

Great job! Any sense of how stout Poku’s parents are, as a guide to how much he might fill out at maturity?

[@gangtime8705]

The Trade was on Draft Night

[@mosessupposes2571]

Poku will be great.

[@samuelthehog2847]

As a thunder fan, as soon as they drafted him I was like uhhh oh no

[@Alilmis0]

Why is this vid funny 😁

[@Martinche14]

Please make one of Gabriel Desk recently signed with OKC also, really good history of effort.

[@cricketclub_uea]

Casey are you going to do off-season Wednesdays agains as that was my favourite series? Love the work bro

[@AMHoops]

Yessir! It will return!

[@henryhunter9814]

Bring back future Friday pls

[@gerardmariano2556]

My dad started watching OKC's game because of Poku.

[@christianabesamis4155]

Gonna get a Alekej Pokševski jersey soon

[@xenkaserovits7158]

greetings from greece

[@interlusion7246]

YESSSSSSSSS OKC VIDEO!

[@brodieberrman1961]

Poku the goat

[@llemitrimark7474]

he has all the talent

[@yadig745]

Yeah i have never heard of this dude he looks nice though from the highlights he reminds me of Pascal Sikam without the Defense.

[@rohanroy-chowdhury2066]

He is averaging 7.8 points on 33.6% shooting. But I do agree that the stats do not tell the whole story.

[@Shiljamannn]

Because he was trash at the start of the season...

[@ThanosChi]

Fun fact: Poku played for Olympiakos the biggest rival of Panathinaikos where Thanasis Antetokounmpo used to play!

[@soroushai2374]

Looks like lostnunbound made it to nba. He plays for okc too. No kinda muscle :) But I've never heard of him. Gotta watch some okc games

[@AMHoops]

Haha! You’re so right! 😆

[@クリス-f8r]

He has potential definitely.

[@ryanbulaong2637]

How can a guy picked that low be a bust?

[@BenjaminButton6573]

True

[@AMHoops]

He ain’t, watch the video

[@yadig745]

I have a topic for a video how about you go do a video on Derrick Rose's prime and on how good he was. And before the NBA in his life and do it from his child hood to current day Derrick Rose.

[@JStock1032]

Still only 19. Crazy.

[@bilic8094]

He can't really be a bust since he wasn't drafted top 10 in the first round even if his career doesn't pan out.

[@tombystander]

#thunderup holy smokes we're getting some poku content

[@janrazilalolod2410]

I always knew Abed would dominate the NBA

[@nigelbarnes7904]

great vid

[@kuroikumo6685]

He the goat

[@brettdowney44]

It wasn’t 3 days later he was traded in pretty sure it happened on draft night. I’m a Knicks fan so I remember getting quickley haha but I could be wrong

[@adampetkovic2863]

Yes i thought the same

[@croke835]

I’m gonna cry if there is a lot of Poku slander here I’m happy Papa Poku got no slander :)

[@nickkiriakatis4310]

No cap injuries might get to him, praying he doesn’t

[@jacobpaolo3272]

Not a bust but a BOOST!

[@JoeyDaPal]

The first NBA player younger than me, really looking forward to how things turn out for him.

[@akanusii]

How old are yu ?

[@JoeyDaPal]

19, just over 3 months older than Poku.

[@akanusii]

@@JoeyDaPal is melo younger than yu ,?

[@JoeyDaPal]

Nah, Melo's just under a month older than me.

[@genewickersham4593]

If OKC doesn't try to convert him into a center, then he can just grow into his body naturally. Clearly, his game is that of a point guard, so it would be a shame to make him stiff and slow by bulking him up for paint battles. He's got sharp elbows to protect him during his epic drives to the basket. Just let him play. Don't pretend he's a "big".

[@jeffdorris5321]

Lets go Heat 🔥🔥🔥

[@TysonIke]

Poku won’t be on the cover of a fashion magazine with that face

[@carmeloanthonyaltaccount5947]

kinda looks like steve nash idk why

[@mofocardinal]

Thank goodness Poku went to OKC instead of MIN

[@batt1463]

can you do furkan korkmaz? he gets no credit

[@btcbull]

Austin Daye 2.0? or Kevin Durant without the body coordination?

[@Matt-rw4bv]

I’d like to see him put on some muscle put yeah once he gets more experience he’ll be dangerous

[@Zaki-AR]

Poku looks like LNU he was tall and athletic

[@firedragon333]

LOL

[@gggood9958]

This dude is a fucking beast in mylesgue 2k lmfao

[@ljubomirpavlovic2290]

❤❤❤ ALEK ❤❤❤

[@mladensimic3210]

Thunder were monitoring him for years now despite noone knowing him.

[@deerock3350]

When I first saw this kid, I thought he was the ball boy. 🤦‍♂️ I can’t believe he’s a 7 footer too. He has potential if he hits the weight room and bulks up.

[@AMHoops]

Hahaha - that’s a tall ball boy 😊

[@zairestubblefield3455]

this was so reactionary 😂😂

[@AMHoops]

Watch the video

[@samaffleck1843]

He's a goat in my league though

[@narod_naj_prvi]

@A.M.Hoops Are you Armenian ? Asking because of your family name !

[@AMHoops]

Nah, Irish

[@bgomer1224]

I dont wanna be that guy but they agreed to the trade on draft night so the thunder chose for the timberwolves even though it says the timberwolves drafted him

[@jacobpaolo3272]

His parents reunited cause their son is earning millions now.

[@davidfilipovic163]

His comes from war refugee family he has that mentality.

[@alvin081988]

Do you remember the former Russian Player Alexey Shved?.....he reminds me of him

[@byronandujar7453]

I don't see someone drafted 17 is bust

[@alonzofranklin3310]

Facts

[@kinguman308]

imagine Poku watches the vids

[@Zaki-AR]

Day 5 of asking for a Marcus us smart Friday vid

[@firedragon333]

Same

[@P-Atonement]

I know you said it as a joke, but the G - League as currently constructed is the Siberia of “Pro” Basketball. The European Leagues , have teams with rosters varying in ages from late 30’s on down to 13 year olds getting on the job training . The NBA should figure something out , because the NCAA is becoming more and more of a dumpster fire.