Ranking NBA stars by SAD futures

[@nimaiiikun]

half of these stars have either Clipper roots or OKC roots, usually both

[@whatshorts]

hmm wonder what that says about them

[@thishandleisalreadytaken3]

5/10

[@turner1291]

Jokic will forever be my goat for shoving Matt Ishbia in the playoffs last year.

[@whatshorts]

haha ishbia loved it

[@juliansmith4153]

This one is going to be a BANGER

[@whatshorts]

I think so! I thought my camera battery was going to die, so I went full manic episode. hardly took a breathe.

[@cowboytv7903]

IDK if CP3 and Russ have bleak futures atp, they have no future. The players that once were Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook are gone. They will probably both take minimum contracts with contending teams (CP3 with whoever and Russ with clippers.) And both of them at this point know they aren't what they used to be. They're here to ride out their careers. I think the true, contributing, bleakest future guy is KD. Team has zero trade assets, toxic contracts and untradable players, and everyone on his team has proven how much of losers they all are. If KD asks for a trade at this point, who wants 35 year old KD who might want out in 2 years anyways? Could he even be shopped around for any decent value? Not to mention how much ANOTHER trade request would hit his reputation... But I'm not sure how much he cares about that at this point. It's kind of cooked for KD as a Sun.

[@whatshorts]

Yeah, I'm wondering if Russ and CP3 are going to be on the court next year. I think someone would bite on KD if the suns wanted to trade him.

[@sadasdjbqoiqibqoqoq2784]

Just found the channel and love the format, keep it up

[@whatshorts]

thanks for the feedback , man!

[@pjwesell]

This video letting me know that I’m hitting unc status 😔

[@whatshorts]

we old cuz

[@MrBubblecake]

Age is completely dependent on genetics and not a number. One person at age 27 might be balding, fat, developing wrinkles, etc, Where as someone born in the same week who’s the same age, could be in the best shape of their life and maintain the same youth they had as a teenager in to their late 30s. So despite being 29, I know a lot of guys in their early 20s that look worse than I do, so don’t let age discourage you. 80% of the women I meet assume I’m under 25.

[@timewaster9933]

very timely video 👍

[@whatshorts]

Had to do it to em

[@bookaufman9643]

I definitely think that Jared Allen has played his last game for the Cavaliers. Supposedly he turned down a basic pain numbing shot that would have allowed him to play. I understand that that is well within his rights but it's a bad look. On top of that the two center thing just has not worked. I actually prefer Allen to Mobley but I've heard that the Cavaliers are pretty pissed off about his lack of fire for the playoffs.

[@whatshorts]

It was crazy how all that came out immediately after elimination.

[@MrBubblecake]

Regarding the Bucks, the Bucks had almost no choice but to change up their roster, the roster they had was not going to win a title, and before anyone points to 2021, the Bucks played injured teams that entire playoff run, and still needed miracle performances from Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday. The problem is Jrue cant score consistently, it’s always been a problem in his game that’s only gotten worse as he’s gotten older and lost some athleticism. The Bucks didn’t need defense, they needed more scoring without having to rely on Giannis and Middleton to get it. People are too quick to pull the plug on teams like this after they are formed. They literally played one season together, and their 3 best starters got injured in the playoffs. The Bucks should run it back with Dame, get a better coach who’s defensive minded, and see what their roster is worth. Suns and Bucks should keep their stars and do their best to get better role players in the off-season, but blowing up those teams after one season would be a mistake.

[@whatshorts]

you think they should fire doc? it'd be crazy to be paying 4 coaches at the same time.

[@Peyton-gf8sl]

I feel like Giannis could be on here soon. Btw I like your format

[@whatshorts]

He was 14 or 15 on the list. thanks for the feedback too!

[@bookaufman9643]

Comparing Anthony Davis and Joel Embiid's injury history has made me curious about something. I wonder which 7-footer or /7 ft plus player has the highest games played percentage per season? It's probably Tim Duncan or Hakeem olajuwon although I'm not sure if either one of them was officially 7 ft . It could be a bunch of guys. We tend to forget the injuries of guys further in the past but I think Tim Duncan did have one really bad injury year.

[@whatshorts]

Duncan's durability was insane. I think he only missed like 8 percent of all his game.

[@lucawrenn4662]

No self respecting Sixers fan would say yes to trading for Anthony Davis

[@whatshorts]

what about a self-loathing sixers fan?

[@lucawrenn4662]

@@whatshorts now that is a good point

[@olegal11]

Sixers fans not tired at all. There are no excuses . Embiid is the man . Period .

[@whatshorts]

what about Maxey? who's greater?

[@koobl6520]

I loved the full minute of hating on Mat Ishbia. He definitely deserved it too

[@whatshorts]

haha. I don't hate rich people, I hate "rich guy" attitude.

[@techn0138]

westbrook fractured his hand then he returned right before the postseason

[@whatshorts]

but it healed up right?

[@raymondgosa2328]

Where did u get your glasses from ?

[@whatshorts]

those I got from Zenni optical

[@MrBubblecake]

Why would the Lakers trade AD for Embiid lol The Lakers don’t need to go all in right now, they already won a championship. The 76ers are the ones who NEED to win and other teams know that, and will extort them in trade talks like a 150 lb white boy in prison.

[@whatshorts]

Lakers don't need a championship but lebron needs 2

[@ralphiemcdingus2075]

May the KZbin gods respect your effort soon 🙏

[@whatshorts]

thanks man 🙏

[@bookaufman9643]

I definitely think that Joel Embiid is still the face of the Philadelphia 76ers. I'm not sure if he's the future of the 76ers because that's probably Tyrese Maxey. If you ask anybody to name somebody from the 76ers they're going to say Joel Embiid first.😊

[@whatshorts]

I feel like Embiid is losing Philly fans every year

[@leo_wentzel]

I love that every time you have Lebron in this format his accolades go off the screen, truly one of the greatest.

[@whatshorts]

some of the bottom ones are from high school though. haha

[@leo_wentzel]

@@whatshorts even so, still great accomplishments to be had. I get people not thinking he's #1 all time, but he's at the very least the 3rd best player to ever pick up a basketball

[@glueeater9753]

hey hope you had a great weekend mr. slaps

[@whatshorts]

I was in the house all weekend cutting tiktoks. caught a couple waves on Saturday though 🏄

[@bookaufman9643]

I don't know the exact numbers but I think that Anthony Davis has been more successful in his playoff games than Joel embiid has. It's tough because on the upside part Joel Embiid has the higher ceiling but he's injured even more often than AD. It's a really hard argument because Joel was on his way to winning back-to-back MVPs. He didn't deserve his first one but he was definitely ahead this year. If they're both at the top of their game I think that Joel is the better player at this point in his career but I'm not sure how you weigh their past injury history. That's why I'm saying that maybe playoff performances should be the tiebreaker. For some reason I thought that Anthony Davis was quite a few years older than Joel Embiid but it's just one year. If I'm the GM at Philly I go with Anthony Davis just based on recent injury history. Davis missed a few games last year but definitely played more than Joel Embiid did. That is a really tough call. How quickly would they make the trade if San Antonio called and wanted to swap centers? 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 15 seconds???😊

[@whatshorts]

What about an Embiid for Davis trade? who says no?

[@bailoch]

Curry is 36 btw

[@whatshorts]

my bad

[@angozzie]

as much as i would like to see klay, draymond, and steph finish their careers together, i think there’s a 50/50 gonna happen. of all the people to leave its klay, especially with there being some potential opportunity in places like orlando for him. i think as his play has deflated over the past two years he may want a change of scenery to rekindle a spark and play as a starter again. but again, klay staying to finish as the core three is just as likely, however, if he does that, as you mentioned, it won’t be enough of a change for the franchise to produce anything meaningful results wise. it’s tough cuz steph as a player still has the minerals to win. despite the teams shortcomings he still played great this year

[@angozzie]

great video, i’ve been getting lost down a rabbit hole of your content

[@whatshorts]

I think this happens a lot as players get older in every sport. Everyone wants a storybook ending, but it involves sacrifice in someway. Kobe got it, but in hindsight the end of his career is pretty lackluster. It's hard know if he was really content with those last few years as a Laker. I respect the athletes that ride it til the wheels fall off. Dirk was a great example, he took less money and stayed a Mav. Kelly Slater is also a great example. He's way past his prime, but can't stop competing.

[@angozzie]

@@whatshorts i guess that’s just the nature of sports really, going until you cannot any longer. i wonder how much personal and professional merit there is to quit while you’re ahead? somewhat like what Jordan did (before his charity years at the wizards.) i suppose the real question is what you said, did kobe enjoy those final years?

[@angozzie]

i know what it’s like to be beguiled by competition, having rowed for the best university in the states, and it is so empowering to see your favorite athletes be so as well. but at what point does it aid you to move on? and is it even best for you to be the one making that decision? it’s not like you can ever view yourself objectively. ok i’ll stop. great videos you’re a legend

[@spidermanjon4528]

Did i hear you say youre a nic batum fan?😵

[@whatshorts]

I love Batum. He has an interesting story too

[@spidermanjon4528]

@whatshorts full disclosure: I'm a hornets fan. We gave him 129 million for him to stay hurt for 5 years. Becomes a great role player the second he leaves. Screw his story.

[@leo_wentzel]

@@spidermanjon4528 lol be mad that the Hornets franchise signed Batum, a known role player, 129 million, and not Batum who signed the contract put infront of him.

[@spidermanjon4528]

@leo_wentzel trust and believe the hornets front office is sus. Different subject. He stunk when he had one of the biggest contracts in the NBA. Now he's playing amazing on a regular contract. That's upside-down and I'm SMH at him forever.

[@lastjedi007]

Westbrook broke his hand

[@whatshorts]

Westbroke