Ranking NBA BEST Passers

[@migueldiaz6459]

Dude. This format of dropping a main channel video then dropping one of these over here is genuinely amazing. Keep it up man.

[@whatshorts]

thanks man. I just started it to get the shorts channel to monetization status, but people seem to like it. It's fun too.

[@Ipxuli]

@@whatshortssome of my favorite series on youtube

[@vampirecountingmoneyup2248]

middle school teacher here. Ja and Lamelo are two of the most popular hoopers with the kiddos. Ja is def number 1

[@whatshorts]

Dang that makes his "issues" seems so much worse haha

[@S3verusMyG]

@@whatshorts Ja is a bit of a dickhead, but hes never shot anyone, never hurt anyone too bad (He swung on a 17 year old), still the most exciting player in the league by a mile.

[@adriandurham10]

Not Bruno Fernando?? I'm shocked

[@dignanworldchampion]

​@@adriandurham10 fr what about oshae brissett???

[@adriandurham10]

@@dignanworldchampion Dignan what are you doing here I thought you had a court date

[@yalakalawson1231]

And totally agree with you excluding Lamelo

[@whatshorts]

I'm wondering how his career turns out.

[@DoneitGastly]

Maxey top 10 passer lmao. His assist to turnove ratio only looks decent because he can't pass and doesn't try to unlike good passers like Trae and Luka & hes only averaging 6 assists because he takes the most touches and played the most minutes per game out of everyone last season. Maxey isn't even a point guard anyways, he's a shooting guard playing out of position cos the Sixers are incompetent. Passing is Maxeys biggest weakness so idk how he made the top 10. Hes one of the worst high usage passers in the game. He should be in a top 10 spot up shooters in the nba list but never a top 10 passer in the NBA.

[@whatshorts]

who would put in his stead at 10?

[@SUBMACHINEGOTH]

I know LaMelo is not playing alot, but it's really weird not seeing him on a list about passing prowess.

[@whatshorts]

He was a hard 11

[@xXHighRyzeXx]

I figured he wouldn't be because of the 20ish games played but yeah I mean, we know he'll be further up the list if he can play the majority of games next year

[@playitdontrateithomie-ke9ve]

Maxey literally didn't play winning basketball when Embiid was out so that's a poor take to use against LaMelo. Maxey averaged 5 assists per 36 and shot 54 TS% in the games Embiid missed. Both are awful numbers if you are a point guard. Some people just aren't number 1 options on title winning teams. Maxey and LaMelo both aren't. So you can't penalise Melo and then praise Maxey for it ngl.

[@StatingFacts-pr1pc]

Yup. The Sixers had a winning percentage identical to the Hornets last season in games Embiid missed. Maxey was basically getting propped in debates over LaMelo because he plays with a generational talent in Embiid.

[@whatshorts]

who would you put in Maxey's place?

[@StatingFacts-pr1pc]

Embiid, Giannis, Sengun, Booker, Mitchell, Garland, LaMelo, Jimmy, Draymond & Tatum are all better than Tyrese Maxey is at passing. Why do you have Maxey in your top 10 for this? If Maxey could pass, the 76ers offense shouldn't have been diabolical without Embiid yet it was. Embiid had the highest offensive rating out of everyone in the playoffs this season yet the Sixers offensive rating almost halfed whenever he went to the bench.

[@whatshorts]

I hear you. A lot of other people in the comment section agree. I guess I let him off the hook because of Embiid missing. Probably was a pretty big adjustment offensively.

[@matthew.kunovic]

Josh Giddey even with all the turnovers is better than him at passing.

[@DionBakanga]

Maxey isn't good at getting his own shot though. He needs Embiids playmaking and gravity to get him looks. That's why his efficiency was awful without Embiid this season and why it was awful in games Embiid & Harden both missed last season. He's a very poor pull up shooter statistically but he's an incredible spot up shooter. He's more so like Klay Thompson as a shooter than Dame.

[@whatshorts]

I wonder how PG joining the team is going to effect his catch and shoot game.

[@M4DV1LLA1N]

Lamelo is insanely popular with middle and high schoolers. When I played high school ball, 60 percent of kids were wearing Lamelo's shoes

[@whatshorts]

Dang Puma scored big with that signing.

[@bobbitsc7539]

in what world is the top 3 not jokic, luka, and hali?

[@whatshorts]

welcome to my world.

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

Facts!

[@jaysmith4357]

Not having Luka at #1 is just insanity

[@whatshorts]

I have severe mental illness.

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

This is so true!

[@Velveteenvision]

Truly

[@raphaelpainson8475]

Lamelo hasn’t played a lot but I feel like as a passer he’s already proven he has the natural instinct to use passing to boost his scoring and vice versa.

[@whatshorts]

He's a great passer. He'll make the next list.

[@dylanalexander2407]

One thing I really enjoy about your videos is your transparency. You come off as a guy who enjoys the game and likes to talk about it rather than a lot of channels who pretend they're Mr. Basketball. Not doubting your knowledge at all, but you seem like someone that is generally enjoyable to talk to. I also really enjoy this format of long form, not much editing lots of talking video.

[@whatshorts]

Thanks man! One thing I enjoy about making these videos are the comments because I can hear from other people who might know more than me. Very glad these videos are being enjoyed.

[@juancarloscadimajr4971]

Love this channel unfortunate u don’t get the viewership I feel like this deserves

[@whatshorts]

thanks! glad you're enjoying the channel. views are going up!

[@WilsonSamuels-tr9rl]

LaMelo is better than Maxey is though. He's better at everything other than shooting 3s off the catch. Maxeys efficiency was diabolical without Embiid last season. Shot 8-26 without Joel on the floor in the playoffs and shot 54 TS% without Joel in the regular season. 54 TS% is lower efficiency than Jalen Green averaged last season. Tells you how much reliant Maxey is on Embiid. He wouldn't be an all star if Joel was off the team.

[@whatshorts]

you think the sixers would trade Maxey for Lamelo straight up?

[@EzeBall1710]

​@@whatshorts100%

[@MannyGriselda]

@@whatshorts i don’t think so maxey has a little more maturity in his game . idk i could be blindly wrong

[@WilsonSamuels-tr9rl]

@@whatshorts Yes as they'd get better. LaMelo can run the floor unlike Maxey so the none-Embiid lineups won't be as bad. And unlike Maxey, LaMelo is a good playmaker. So Embiid will be more efficient as a result and same with the other Sixers players.

[@banimeclips10]

Luka so underrated dawg.

[@whatshorts]

would you have him one?

[@banimeclips10]

@@whatshorts not even a question I think he is a top5 best passer of all time and might be just behind Lebron for best passers in last 25 years. Degree of difficulty should also be something that should come of question when we look at “passing” some who is double every possession & scheme like a mf vs a single coverage. Also this is why jokic is 2nd to me too because of degree of difficulty to get the passes off.

[@astashasta1]

25:53 I dont see how this is a negative. Other players cant even find the open man. And tbh hes great at threading the needle between when to shoot/finish and when he needs to get his guys some shots. Jokic at 4 is criminal my man

[@whatshorts]

fair. Sometimes I feel like glaze certain players too much and criticize others too much. So I try to factor in my bias.

[@astashasta1]

@@whatshorts Love your channel homie don't be afraid of us internet nerds being mad at your opinion. Theres no way to please everyone lol. Tyrese at #1 it got me thinkin quite a bit about his full court passing though because indiana is a fast paced transition team, but I have to point out lukas transition passing is freakish. you gotta watch a vid on youtube called luka QB 77 deep dimes or somethin like that.

[@ChaosDunk]

Huge atlanta hawks and trae young fan here, I'm happy with his placing and have put my pitchforks and torches down ❤

[@whatshorts]

save the torch and pitchfork for next week's list.

[@anthonytorres7282]

Did you really start the vid with 1 min of apologizing about not having someone on the list?

[@whatshorts]

yes! Sorry! 🙊

[@supremesaaam1168]

Great vid for me I’d have Luka and jokic tied for one maybe a slight edge to Luka. Some of the passes they through and reads they make are just otherworldly

[@whatshorts]

I would throw some of Trae's passes into the otherworldly category as well.

[@supremesaaam1168]

@@whatshorts yup for sure got him up there too. Hoping he has a bounce back year to remind people who he is

[@heims4166]

23:20 Easily one of the most fun aspects about watching Joker's game. He will have you thinking he shot a bucket, just for the ball to end up in Gordon's hands, right next to the rim, the only place where only AG can catch it, and it's a slam.

[@whatshorts]

I agree. He really makes you realize how basketball is less about athleticism than it is coordination and vision.

[@heims4166]

@@whatshorts Imo, a big part of "athleticism" as it is refered to in basketball, actually is coordination, smooth and accurate body control, balance etc. There are plenty of guys who are tall and can jump high, and run fast as Giannis, but there is only one Giannis, only one Bron and so on. Their crazy phisiques are sort of "unlocked" by small, easy to miss things like body control, balance and coordination. That's why players like Joker and Luka, who maybe lack the obvious "athletisicm" aspects but have the small ones maxed out, to me, are crazy athletic for their size. Both of them got crazy stamina and elite body control.

[@razzo086]

Lemelo is a flashy passer but he’s definitely not an efficient passer, the best passers make smart simple passers with the right timing splitting defences and on fast breaks/ cuts. Lemelo a lot of the time makes the passers harder than they should be though he is capable of making simple efficient passers which he should do more often

[@whatshorts]

Yeah, I'm curious to see how Lamelo looks next year. I forget what his game even looks like.

[@armanii4005]

Wow this was a fire video

[@whatshorts]

this comment was pretty fire too.

[@angozzie]

i am not saying he is a top 10, but giddey’s passing is basically his entire game. slob wizard and all that. i honestly think he will shine a bit more in chicago with a some more freedom not being shadowed by sga to show his skills running point

[@whatshorts]

I agree. I'm excited to see him on the bulls slobbing hard.

[@PPDeadeye]

i say only due to lack of real court time over the years it’s very excusable to not have lamelo here, we haven’t seen much of him. we know he has pretty nice potential but he hasn’t really done much in the league yet.

[@PPDeadeye]

also gotta add fantastic hali choice stg he’s the future

[@whatshorts]

Lamelo will make the midseason best passer list for sure.

[@metal--babble346]

LaMelo is never on TV. We don't get to see his cool passing. Instead we have to watch ever other Lakers game, which automatically makes L.A. the best passers in the NBA. "did you see that Bronny dish last night??"

[@whatshorts]

I agree. It's a small market so teams like the hornets really have to make a splash to get on primetime tv. The thing about Bronny is the stories will be all about him, but it isn't going to be positive. It would have been so much better had he stayed in college for a few more years and been drafted to a team like Charlotte in the first round.

[@wretchedegg9042]

You should rename this channel to What Longs because these are always longer than main channel videos

[@whatshorts]

I thought about spinning off a whatlongs channel for these videos, but I'd have rebuild the audience.

[@vasilijechess2631]

Jokic should be 1st, Haliburton 2nd after that is hard to tell.

[@whatshorts]

Yeah, I shouldn't have counted the turnovers against him.

[@tylerrobblee8038]

Macey is a system passer. No reason for him to be on the list, just talk about the Philly offence when Joel doesn’t have the ball

[@whatshorts]

who would be number 10 iyo?

[@xertz2502]

Apologizing on your own video as much as you do is a little off-putting. Like, are you worried that random people might disagree with you.

[@whatshorts]

sorry 🙊 😳

[@kadensk3]

no Garland or Mitchell?? (especially garland) good vid tho

[@whatshorts]

Garland was 11 or 12 I think. thanks!

[@BixbyHippy]

19:37 I think you mean offensive rebounding. Defensive rebounds means change of possession. Offensive rebounds means possession doesn't change.

[@whatshorts]

yeah, totally I guess I meant you gotta pull down those defensive rebounds so the other team doesn't get the offensive ones. Then I got confused about which side I was talking about.

[@brublenba4192]

Everyone saying Ja and Lamelo but Giddey will be very high on this list after a season with the Bulls

[@whatshorts]

There are some Giddey stans in the comments

[@brublenba4192]

@@whatshorts bulls fans trying to be hopeful

[@TheSaltiestPickle]

I’lol never be convinced that you’re not just Mr.Beat (yes, “Beat”, not “Beast”) wearing a wig and using a slightly deeper voice…

[@whatshorts]

If I was actually Mr. Beast I'd have better production value.

[@Tm_Martishius]

Sabonis should he 6th or 5th in my opinion, other than that pretty good list

[@whatshorts]

Not too far off ;)

[@noepuna9008]

I miss the time when Ben Simmons would’ve been on this list 😞

[@whatshorts]

2019 was a good year.

[@leonardusbeaker638]

Not an irrational or imaginary number just a regular ole fraction

[@whatshorts]

what's an irrational number? I forget. I know it's something.

[@leonardusbeaker638]

@@whatshorts it’s a number with infinite digits that can’t be represented by a fraction. Pi is irrational because there is no number divided by another number that can give you pi. I’m an engineering student so I’m constantly getting smacked over the head with em, so I understand the confusion. And damn I didn’t think you actually responded to all comments 👍🏻❤️👍🏻

[@itsDEEZY]

FVV too high and idk if Tyrese belongs at #1 but good list

[@whatshorts]

thanks! felt high to me too, but the numbers spoke to me.

[@EricA-oz4lw]

Isn't there a turnover rate statistic? Players who have the ball more, like Jokic and James, will also turn it over more than a point guard who isn't as important to a teams offense.

[@whatshorts]

yeah, probably. I'll have to check that stat out.

[@supercameron68show]

i dont understand the hype about lamelo either man im still relatively “young” and i see nobody my age talking about him

[@whatshorts]

who do y'all talk about?

[@rollingpaper-x2u]

I think it should be more about just stats when talking about passing its also about what kind of passes you're throwing the only guy i can put over jokic is luka trae and haliburton no i can't

[@whatshorts]

I should make a list where I don't look at any stats. just watch tape. that'd be interesting.

[@tonyslade1291]

As a gen z LaMelo is very big with us😅

[@whatshorts]

That's what I thought.

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

As someone who is a fan of any great playmaker in the league, Luka deserves to be #1, the passes and playmaking he does is truly historical and unprecedented. His greatness should not be taken for granted. The Joker is a close second tho💯

[@whatshorts]

who would be number 3?

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

@@whatshortsHali or trae.

[@bronco2313]

Cade will definitely be on this list next year. And I’d argue closer to top 5 than top 10

[@whatshorts]

hopefully. Guy deserves a break.

[@bronco2313]

@@whatshorts Absolutely. No man should be subjected to that much Killian Hayes and Kevin Knox lol. Good content in general though. You have very good delivery. Especially for free flowing without edits. Not easy to do. Will only get better with more time and practice

[@Monster69Cookie]

ALL HAIL THE PAVERS

[@whatshorts]

🙌

[@ghostin5699]

lamelo ball is not huge in finland, but still is known. alsoooo, i did officiate some games in finland using a fiba program and on it when someone gets hit with a shooting foul the program always asked if someone assisted. if so, then you click on who passed and then it would reward the assist if any of the free throws went in :)

[@whatshorts]

That's what I figured. thanks for the clarification. That's rad you're at that level of officiating!

[@phantasyqwq]

Melo vs. Hali is probably gonna be an interesting discussion moving forward--both are young and really special offensive talents with similar range and passing, but also kind of cones on defense. Haliburton is being pushed hard right now (made the US Olympic team, is the best guy on a mid-level contender, etc.), but LaMelo probably has the higher individual ceiling despite being stuck in Hornets purgatory and not seeing much team success. Not really sure about which I'd take, biggest factor is obviously Melo's questionable availability

[@whatshorts]

I'm taking Haliburton no doubt.

[@phantasyqwq]

​@@whatshorts Yeah, I think the passing is way underrated. The Pacers are like the Magic right now in that they have a really sick core and could probably string together a surprise run through the EC if things pan out (#1 offense last year, made every game vs. the Celtics competitive despite being swept). A lot of people do seem to believe in LaMelo though, so I'm interested to see if he can stay healthy and string together some more All-Star seasons

[@WokenStrategies]

Lamelo is just populuar cuz the reality show and his shoes

[@whatshorts]

yeah he got swag. he's flashy too

[@PabloSkawer]

FVV isnt a good passer, he's a volume passer but he rather make safe passes that dont benefit his teammates that risk a pass wich will allow his teammate to score easier

[@whatshorts]

pass stat paddin.

[@bowbuckets6005]

i see hali ending up as a top 5 passer oat. hisa talent in passing is unmatched this generation

[@whatshorts]

Yeah, I didn't realize it until I did the research for this video.

[@isaiahbarreras2451]

i’m 21 lamelo is my fav player in the league currently ( i’m a hornets fan )

[@isaiahbarreras2451]

i appreciate the nod to him atleast tho it’s nice to feel included 🙏

[@whatshorts]

No doubt. thanks for the feedback sir. 🫡

[@tonyslade1291]

I would be upset if he was playing but he isn't and we haven't seen anything as of late soo.. I don't blame you 😊

[@whatshorts]

hopefully he's on this list next time I make it.

[@whirlysquirrely3368]

Lamelo ball is awesome 😎. Better than half the guys on this list.

[@whatshorts]

I knew you'd say that.

[@frank5867]

What’s the end goal for the what slaps brand?

[@whatshorts]

Sellout to Draft Kings, buy a self cleaning litter box. Not sure after that.

[@ballerproductions1408]

You forgot about Garland

[@whatshorts]

Garland was in the mix for sure.

[@ballerproductions1408]

@@whatshorts nice bro, people forget cause he took a step back for Mitchell

[@oliverbratlie7567]

You look like you're from the 80s

[@whatshorts]

born in 1989. Year of the 🐍.

[@jtbaby69]

I CAUGHT THE PREMIERE THIS TIME LFGGGGG

[@whatshorts]

jump in the chat next time. It's wild.

[@whirlysquirrely3368]

I think th McConnell should of been on this list too. But i guess he doesn't play enough minutes

[@whatshorts]

maybe he'll make the midseason passer list.

[@fesc9731]

top 10 basketball youtube channels but its all what slaps and what shorts

[@whatshorts]

lol. Imagine if I did that.

[@fesc9731]

@@whatshorts i would

[@thetwiggamingchannel9578]

0 views in 4 minutes bro fell off

[@whatshorts]

it's over. I'm packing it in.

[@iambottokam]

I love lamelo ball, I wish I knew how big his hog was though

[@whatshorts]

check the hog registry.

[@LaSlattance]

I thought the top 3 were Haliburton, Luka and Trae and I was close

[@whatshorts]

basically nailed it.

[@footballaesthetics11]

Pure passing skill wise, LaMelo is a top 5 passer

[@whatshorts]

for sure. He'll be on the list next year.

[@curtiszyr]

Tyus Jones will get a lot of assists next season. My best bet for the season is that he will be top 5 in assists

[@whatshorts]

He certainly isn't going to be getting a lot of shots on that team.

[@truthnotfeelings]

Tyus Jones?

[@whatshorts]

He was definitely in there. He has the best assist turnover ratio in the league.

[@ClareAmel]

@@whatshortsHe’s a very by-the-book passer. Won’t ever see him make a 4D Chess absurd never-before-seen play but he’ll be consistent. He just doesn’t make the cerebral plays these other guys can make. Top 15 somewhere probably

[@peeteryeet7773]

Luka and Jokic are the two best pastors in the league and that’s that. Jokic with his creativity and Luka with his manipulation is unmatched and neither Trae nor Halliburton are nowhere close to them.

[@whatshorts]

it's pretty close though. Haliburton's ball security is on another level.

[@peeteryeet7773]

@@whatshortsman it’s really now though. With what Luka does every night with an entire offense based on him is different that pacers movement offense. Halliburton is a great passer, Luka is a all time great passer. To run an offense like Luka does and not turn it over too much is crazy. Luka literally manipulates defenses

[@yalakalawson1231]

New Whatshorts let's goooo

[@whatshorts]

lesco

[@Velveteenvision]

Here’s why Luka should be number one - every Luka assist in 2023-24 season kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaWZoYGZpbBpkKMsi=TS6yRtjkeb-jQsKg

[@whatshorts]

I stand corrected.

[@ZacharyEntenman]

I only like the brother who shoplifted in china cause thats hella funny

[@whatshorts]

liangelo

[@Axeman-jm7ro]

No MPJ?

[@whatshorts]

sorry brother. Didn't even consider him. forgive me.

[@georgehunt292]

No Sengun?

[@whatshorts]

nah, not this week. You think he should be on here?

[@Mithrandir804]

Yayyy

[@whatshorts]

yayay

[@Iamveryverylost]

Lamelo has a lot of turnovers, definitely a talented passer but I wouldn’t say a top passer with how he currently plays (I also don’t like Lamelo so I’m definitely biased)

[@whatshorts]

Same here. He was probably 11 on the list.

[@duder7396]

Harden just can't drive to the basket at will anymore but his ball handling showed to be pretty useful in these playoffs, he's adjusted to a new role and has done it well

[@whatshorts]

I think the clippers got him on a deal with the new contract.

[@duder7396]

@@whatshorts Yeah honestly i don't think the clips ended up being losers in this offseason with all the new pieces added

[@axelvazquez9385]

Lamelo was really good to see live like two years ago. The Hornets looked like a legit team.

[@whatshorts]

I know. I hope he doesn't go the way of his brother 🙏

[@iamdebaby8152]

Lebron is way 2 low!!!!!!!!!! He still has a top 5 passing iq. And he is the best at throwing alley oops

[@whatshorts]

where should he be?

[@iamdebaby8152]

@@whatshorts top 5. I think he by far has a bigger passing impact than Fred. The whole offense is surrounding lebron. I think his passing is more important to the Lakers success than Fred's passing is to the rockets success. I think they will try to start playing through Alfred Sagun more next year. I don't think Fred's passing is that important to the rockets success. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@stevenrenzogaleon3940]

Bad list. Please do not talk about basket ball. Lebron,luka Jocic is top 3.. Maxey at 10😂😂😂 dmd..

[@whatshorts]

Thanks! glad you liked it!

[@sarven101]

luka bias is showing

[@deadlylightningspirit4295]

Definitely not. Luka should be 1st or 2nd

[@whatshorts]

my bias?

[@matthew.kunovic]

I assume bias against him?

[@deadlylightningspirit4295]

@@matthew.kunovic yes

[@Velveteenvision]

Yeah the way he talked about him made me think he doesn’t like him but just had to include him

[@alex77195]

harden is a better passer than fred

[@whatshorts]

talk to the spreadsheet baby ;)

[@roboticvenom1935]

Wrong