Ranking NBA Players by Expectations (next season)

[@TA.Smith56]

Finally, a KZbinr who’s high on Ja…

[@whatshorts]

I'm on high on everything.

[@whatshorts]

not even going to edit the comment

[@TA.Smith56]

@@whatshorts nah 💀

[@cheap272]

Bro what

[@deathmaker909]

I think your misunderstanding. This guy is clearly high and so is Ja...

[@crz1133]

Damn, didnt expect my man Whatslaps to be this huge, bro been lifting

[@whatshorts]

Thanks for noticing ❤️

[@HaslemBurner]

yea i thought he was skinny

[@TobyKBTY]

Channel gains and real gains

[@Joto1220]

This channel deserves way more subs

[@whatshorts]

That's nice of you to say! Glad people are enjoying the vids!

[@gagereddish4831]

You’re my hero

[@whatshorts]

finally someone who sees me the way I see myself ❤️

[@kylevail6630]

Fav player is Derrick White, not a star, not a huge contract, but he contributes to the team every night and is a good vibes player, I think thats why the Celtics won (besides a good route) that locker room energy is on point

[@whatshorts]

that's because you're a real G.

[@pjwesell]

I agree with the Dame high pressure. His lower shooting splits last year were disappointing and having to split time having the ball with Giannis didn’t let the offense thrive the way it should’ve. Bucks need to use Giannis almost strictly as a screen and roller so the defense has to choose between a Dame 3, Giannis lay in, or to foul. The offense stalls and dies when Giannis has an iso and he gets bailed out by shooters (sometimes). Interested to see what they do at the 5 if they trade Brook.

[@whatshorts]

Probably just throw bobby in there and call it a day.

[@richborn6700]

Gonna be real interesting in two or three years when Rich Paul and Klutch start the hype machine up for Bryce James. I want to see what he does after watching the media circus his older brother went through, along with LeBron likely having retired just before he becomes draft eligible.

[@whatshorts]

That is going to be interesting. Who knows though, maybe Bryce ends up a lottery pick and gets picked by another team because he's good.

[@bookaufman9643]

The Spurs didn't need a second guard because they had already drafted Stephon Castle add number four. Now they've brought in Chris Paul to teach him how to be a PG in the NBA.😊

[@whatshorts]

I was hoping they'd take carter.

[@beaver_eater2447]

It's ridiculous despite how bad this Lakers team played, you can check 2024 playoff leaders and see AD and Lebron still top 10 in almost all major statistics. What a waste, hope they can run it back

[@whatshorts]

they need Lauri or Derozan and even then I'm not sure if they make it out of the west.

[@Monster69Cookie]

I really enjoy your videos, big guy.

[@whatshorts]

I'm glad, man! see you Monday.

[@Monster69Cookie]

@@whatshorts what are we doing on Monday

[@DFSHonest]

babe wake up What Shorts uploaded a 30 min video💕

[@whatshorts]

Hope babe's attention span is getting longer.

[@DFSHonest]

@@whatshorts wym by this.

[@jaredbarnes5124]

Love that you too like the blue collar type athlete. My favorite player is rarely the star.

[@whatshorts]

I like the deep cuts.

[@nanathegoat5106]

I dont agree with the Lakers take. They did win a championship and aside from Bronny a fucking 55th pick, they did well with drafting.

[@whatshorts]

I don't mind the bronny pick from a basketball perspective, but I think it's going to create an awkward situation when summer league comes around.

[@whatshorts]

I'm rooting for bronny. He's in a high pressure situation

[@naijaboyreviews]

Bro said face melt 😂😂

[@whatshorts]

Raiders of the lost ark style

[@bigsoulja73]

The “Embiid has Fibromyalgia” tweet from Woj is gonna do numbers

[@whatshorts]

I've got my "thoughts and prayers" tweets queued up.

[@TobyKBTY]

It’s crazy how AD had a less injury-filled season than Zion and Kawhi

[@whatshorts]

true. In Zion and Kawhi's defense they played great regulars seasons

[@TobyKBTY]

@@whatshorts Yeah I agree. Damn shame injuries prevented them from really going off in the playoffs.

[@1hendrixx7]

Well, sports are about entertainment. Jrue Holiday doesn't entertain the common basketball fans with his skillset. With Dame, you get logo threes, 30-point performances, and buzzer-beaters. Stars are what keep fans engaged. For example, the WNBA is as popular as ever, thanks to CC and Angel Reese. So being a “star fucker” to me isn’t bad because they put asses in seats.

[@whatshorts]

yeah, you're right. I think the NFL succeeds without having to sell individual players because of fantasy football. Fans get to know all the players and grow attached. The NBA is more inclined to sell signature sneakers for nike and cardboard cut outs of star players. It is what it is.

[@nosnebbenben]

"You're a star fucker ✨✨" (another great vid man, keep it up)

[@whatshorts]

I know. I felt bad, but I still meant it.

[@nosnebbenben]

@@whatshorts haha I was laughing at that for a good few minutes. Please put it on a T-Shirt

[@JC-tu6hc]

*We're* trying to force this cool moment in history? That is all Lebron. Bronny is completely unplayable rn and may always be for the 2 or 3 years he's in the league. The only people who want him to play are Lebonk and guys who really enjoy Leboink's jersey sales.

[@whatshorts]

Over under 100 minutes for Bronny next season?

[@adriandurham10]

First time being recommended this channel, im already a fan

[@whatshorts]

glad you found the channel!

[@SUBMACHINEGOTH]

Its really a make or break season for Ja. He cannot be linked to another controversy or missing a lot f games, he NEEDS to straight up ball all season, Memphis need him to be great

[@whatshorts]

exactly. He needs to remind people who he is.

[@Empty_Roar]

I like the argument that college wouldn't improve bronny because he has to focus on class. In the nba its nothing but basketball. If he's gonna get good. Its here

[@whatshorts]

yeah, that's true. I have no idea what the schedule is like for a college basketball player. I'm concerned with Rich Paul saying Bronny won't be on a two way contract. I think splitting time between the south bay lakers and big league would be the right move.

[@AKWuzHere]

The way ja is going to reclaim his throne is going to put the nba on notice

[@whatshorts]

that's what his dad says!

[@coltonfay5226]

If Dame has a million fans i am one of them If Dame has one fan than i am him If Dame has zero fans then i am no longer on this earth Star fucker or not RCTD Dame Dolla all the way (i miss you)

[@whatshorts]

haha, u a real one.

[@bookaufman9643]

These teams that are attached to injury-prone all stars are in a constant pit of hell. You've got one of the best players in the league but he's never there when you need him. The Clippers are in that hell and so are the Sixers. Everything has to work out perfectly for them to actually have a shot at the title and it never does.😊

[@whatshorts]

I know. I hope the sixers suck next year. Not proud of that, but it's true.

[@Bruh-do4dn]

Bucks last year literally had a good record against good above .500 teams and the games Lillard shot like 45% FG (or 50) and above last year, the Bucks lost like only 3-4 games in that sample size. His contract wont be like a Beal/Wall/Westbrook contract since his game will age much better and his impact on the offense contributes so much. Remember he won a playoff game on his own and then played on an injury - if we kept Jrue we’d be in the same situation with a horrible half court offense. Jrue does well on the C’s since he’s like a 5th option which lessens his load on offense - for the Bucks he was a 2nd option and had horrible statistical games in the playoffs for us, we needed a 2nd option that would give us more variation, better half court offfense, and would make Giannis stay.

[@whatshorts]

Do you think they would have had a better, worse, or similar season if the Dame trade hadn't happened?

[@Bruh-do4dn]

@@whatshorts I think record wise they would do better since the signings and coaching changes they made were tailored to Jrue on the squad (Griffin + signing Beasley/Payne, having a defensive player like Jrue they added offensive pieces). However, with Jrue as a 2nd option our half court offense was terrible - especially in the playoffs, where he was terrible for us on the offensive end (even in our championship run). We would have a better record in regular season because the squad was made for Jrue (not Dame) at that point, but our ceiling in the playoffs would not be a championship (probably CFs) because the offensive load on Giannis would be too high and teams could just focus defenses on him solely as the main threat (also Dame trade basically locked in Giannis for an extension, he could’ve left if we didn’t do anything). With Dame, our ceiling is a championship and with the past squad (Payne, Beasley) our floor was lower, with Jrue it’s the opposite. However this year we added a defensive guard next to Dame (Delon Wright), and already added a better wing in Taurean Prince compared to Crowder and the rookies may get more PT - so we will have a better record this year .

[@bookaufman9643]

Bridges shot around 43 or 44 percent last year. I didn't even realize that until I saw the stats on the screen. That's awful. You would have expected him to have huge stats as the number one guy in Brooklyn. He didn't even make it to 20 points and they traded five first rounders for him? I don't know. I'm pretty shocked seeing his numbers from last year. I know it's a good fit and the guy plays both sides of the game but if they don't achieve extreme success this is going to be thought of as a massive overpay. The Knicks have a couple guys that are being underpaid but that's not going to last for that long.😊

[@whatshorts]

I think he was depressed.

[@tarico4436]

If Bronny's "plus/minus" number is in the plus, and if the Lakers win over half their games, Bronny will do fine. Better than fine. He's putting a lot of fannies in the seats.

[@whatshorts]

yeah, but what if he's a 0?

[@tarico4436]

@@whatshorts He won't be a "zero." He's already guaranteed to be a star, at least for a year. If his "plus/minus" is 0, he'll play at least 10 minutes a game, coming in off the bench.

[@matt4kz]

Embiid has made it out of the first round several times fam. I feel stupid correcting this because losing in the second round is not something to be proud of anyways but yeah

[@whatshorts]

If I said he hadn't made it out of the first round I apologize I meant the second. agreed also

[@matt4kz]

@@whatshorts You didnt say it but it was written on the slide, but yea u good

[@jacksonmello5083]

Great video! Very well argued. One thing I’ve been thinking about a lot recently, and would love to see a video discussing is team cohesion and how having a team full of guys who like eachother and like playing the game together contributes to winning, the Celtics felt this year like they genuinely all liked eachother, and I think that made a bigger difference than a lot of people acknowledge.

[@whatshorts]

I did a video about team vibes almost two years ago, so it might be time for a video on team basketball.

[@N.Doughnut]

You're high on Jrue, I'm high on Al Horford. I'm glad both of those awesome non-stars got a banner

[@whatshorts]

Jrue is my star

[@Clutchwane]

I prayed for a new vid

[@whatshorts]

8:30 PST every Monday until I find God.

[@icemancometh1188]

“Nothing wrong with the Kardashians”

[@whatshorts]

I have no problem with the Kardashians

[@turdburglar4648]

Great content glad I’ve been here from the start 👍

[@whatshorts]

Dayone!

[@wardog211]

Bucks and Sixers really feel desperate to get something out of Dame/PG next to their injury prone big man shooters. At least the Bucks got a ring and Giannis doesn’t fall apart as easily. But I don’t see either team getting over the Celtics while Dame/PG are 35 and under. Sixers I think should get out of the first round at least with Embiid for the first time next year.

[@whatshorts]

I must've misspoke Embiid has made the second round a few times. SOmeone else said that too. I could see a healthy bucks or sixers beating the Cs but healthy being the keyword.

[@wtwjustin]

Best hoop youtuber no bs and good opinions and lowkey cute too

[@whatshorts]

blushing emoji

[@bookaufman9643]

Scotty Barnes looks a little bit like Donald Glover. Does anybody else see that?😊

[@whatshorts]

I think he looks like a young chuck.

[@Idkidkidkidk]

Expresses love for nepotism multiple times then expresses exactly why it doesn’t work in any merit-based organization

[@whatshorts]

well I didn't say I "love" it, I'm just saying it's going to happen. You're right though it's bad for business because what's the likely the best person for the job happens to be your relative?

[@Idkidkidkidk]

@@whatshorts Love was a strong word, you’re right. You did call it good and cool tho.

[@JoeJoe-lq6bd]

I agree on Lillard. This is gonna be a team that beats the bad teams, loses to the good teams, gets a fourth or fifth seed and loses in the first round.

[@whatshorts]

I know. Milwaukee deserves it.

[@Iamveryverylost]

That’s like the opposite of what they were this year blew out OKC, was competive with good teams and get dominated by bad teams

[@DiceRolls]

Agreed - Nepotism is a core part of life, instead of anyone complaining about it… strive to do the best to provide for your children and start them off better than you did.

[@whatshorts]

Facts. You think there was ever a prince whose dad wasn't a king? pssh

[@iBlackula]

I agree with the Scott take somewhat. On one hand you are the face on the team and on the other He's on his way. With Cade getting a similar contract I need to see improvement as well.

[@whatshorts]

Next season isn't crucial, but as the contract goes up people are going to start having expectations. I think Detroit is a little more grateful to have Cade than Toronto is Scottie, I'm just speculating though

[@bomnitoperro9422]

Where is lamelo and lonzo ball

[@whatshorts]

that's a good point. I think I would have had them on the list in years past, but I don't feel like anyone expects too much from either guy at this point.

[@bookaufman9643]

I don't understand why Klay Thompson would play for the Lakers? He was looking for a longer contract than the warriors were wanting to give him and he can't get that from the Lakers. Also the Lakers don't have the same amount of money that the Warriors have already offered Klay. He might end up there because he might be chasing another ring and think that he's the missing piece but he could also end up with Orlando. You never know. Maybe the Thunder are not finished?

[@whatshorts]

spite.

[@metal--babble346]

Lillard hired his cousin Keljin Blevins to the Blazers roster. I saw Keljin airball an open jump shot by 14 feet in a game. There shouldn't be expectations on the nepo signings. It's just a silly part of this superstar owned league.

[@whatshorts]

yeah, it's going to happen. It ain't right, but it can't be stopped.

[@VVSGoated]

BuffSlaps 💪

[@whatshorts]

It wasn't even hot in my apartment, but I still wore the tank top.

[@cheap272]

pg only had so much focus this offseason cause this free agency is dry, does not move the needle, still better than tobias harris for sure lmao ig good for the sixers but another year they couldve done better

[@whatshorts]

Tobias back in the D baby!

[@idkevenknow5562]

To me, you're the fantano of NBA

[@idkevenknow5562]

subscribed

[@whatshorts]

That's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. Thanks for the sub!

[@alejandroarrabal5694]

You think Jimmy Butler has high expectations?

[@whatshorts]

I don't think so. do you?

[@KSabot]

Bronny gonna get blessed by every 2 way player in the league if he hits the court. He better be ready.

[@whatshorts]

they will respect and love him for sure.

[@cheap272]

Klays dad still calls games for the lakers, i cant belive grousbeck is selling the celtics they r my team if i see some russian oil magnate in the list of candidates to purchase the team im gonna cry

[@whatshorts]

anyone who has enough money to buy an NBA team outright is someone who's going to make you cry.

[@cheap272]

@@whatshorts u rite

[@bookaufman9643]

Was Scotty Barnes a replacement for Julius Randle? I think he was but I'm not 100%.

[@whatshorts]

Haliburton or Randle.

[@alexxgaigler6098]

great video ideas and an excellent voice on the sport sir!

[@whatshorts]

thanks a lot man! glad you enjoyed the video!

[@repuj]

you are very cool and witty!

[@whatshorts]

y'all too kind

[@seraph7536]

If you like entertainment don't watch basketball? I wanted to see AI covered in tats with braids hit a nasty dribble to floater, I don't care about somebody's FG% it's just basketball, was I a bad fan not into the culture(probably not as a kid from the bronx compared to some random from philly) some guys with their hard ons for stats lol

[@whatshorts]

I like AI too. I do wonder what GMs are thinking. Do they want a solid guy or a guy who's flashy and a fan favorite.

[@iamdebaby8152]

I don't think lebron is under any pressure. He is already the goat. I think he is just hooping at this point.

[@whatshorts]

Seems like it. just surrounding himself with friends and family

[@iamdebaby8152]

@@whatshorts as a lebron fan I haven't had any expectations since 2021. The last 2 years have been so fun. We got to spend the grizzlies and warriors home 2 years ago. I couldn't care less that we got swept by the nuggets. And lebron randomly turned into a 41% 3 point shooter this year. It was fun to watch 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Tetrahedragon2]

Scottie can only ever be better than Luka and arguably already is considering he’s borderline an elite defender already on top of his still improving yet already impressive skills where as Luka has never even heard the word defence much less play it.

[@whatshorts]

Yeah, that's a good point. Luka is kind of a zero on D. Scottie has Kawhi potential.

[@grbear01]

Luka is inconsistent on defense, but if you watched him in the playoffs then you saw a lot of great defensive plays. It tends to come down to his effort and attitude, as well as how much he has to carry on offense. It’s fair to criticize him on that end, but acting like he’s never played good defense or is incapable of playing good defense isn’t accurate imo

[@Tetrahedragon2]

@@grbear01 His offensive and defensive rebounding is atrocious and all the rest of his defensive stats are some of the worst in the NBA. I never questioned his offensive capabilities, which, I agree, are fantastic and take the bulk of his work load.

[@Youralwayswhining4367]

Just never, hes a 2nd to 3rd option

[@mhanym.7605]

Sabonis over Embiid is just stupid sorry .....Maybe Joel will never win, but with him I still have a little hope that he can do it, whereas with Sabonis it's 2nd round maximum.

[@whatshorts]

I hear ya and you're probably right, but gimme dat saboner baby!

[@SpencerOnYT]

Lillard does have pressure on him. He will prove you wrong though! He is a tried and true dawg. He is a great man and great player.

[@whatshorts]

no doubt. bucks in 6

[@sharkboy3561]

The validation of my Knicks being called Americas Team after dddddecades of pain is just surreal.

[@whatshorts]

It's the love and respect on the team. The selflessness is appealing. (Also they're good)

[@lucawrenn4662]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again that Sabonis argument is so flawed. What have the kings done with a fully healthy Sabonis these last few years compared to the Sixers. Stoppppp

[@whatshorts]

If you were the sixers GM and you could trade Embiid for Sabonis straight up, would you do it?

[@lucawrenn4662]

@@whatshorts helllll no

[@cheap272]

saying wemby last year was on the same level as gobert is actually CRIMINAL you know and i know they were at minimum equal defensively wemby prolly better cause he can guard past 10 feet while still likely being the best rim deterent in the league, and oh my god the offense last year isnt even something i need to mention, gobert dunks the ball and catches lobs while wemby was actually 1v5ing on a nightly basis and averaged like 20 points a game

[@cheap272]

wemby was a top 20-25 player last year ill fight on this

[@cheap272]

i think we are looking for wemby to become like a definitive top 10-15 guy in the league (somewhere around or above like anthony davis) and im not gonna say thats unreasonable just cause he realistically is that taltented, time will tell if his game translates to winning its impossible to tell rn cause the spurs are a dumpster fire with a really nice organization behind it

[@whatshorts]

Wemby is going to be the goat

[@lucasmutzenbechergentilleo4715]

Do you think Kawhi still has one healthy season left on those shaky knees of his? Just sad to see an all time great two way player and awesome playoff performer be plagued by injuries. Clippers definitely not winning anything specially without PG now but man playoffs are simply better when Kawhi is healthy.

[@whatshorts]

They have to load manage him. Save him for the playoffs, otherwise I'd say no.

[@richborn6700]

@@whatshorts That strategy has already proven to fail when the time comes for him to actually play

[@NOBODYSNOTHING]

Go Knicks

[@whatshorts]

Go Knicks