The Problem With What If's

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[@evansappiah2547]

What ifs were probably the best nba videos to watch. It’s just entertainment & it’s very entertaining

[@Taiokarlo]

You don't put the apostrophe in "What ifs". It's totally fine tho. Love the content

[@user-bw6pt9dy6f]

great video Rusty. The biggest problem with what ifs is that u can easily make a case for or against everyone. In the end its just a matter of liking or disliking a team or player if u play the what if game. Cause if do like/dislike a team or a player u ll find for sure some what ifs through the years to promote ur narrative or ur biased opinion. Example of a what if game: Lebron What if Lebron was drafted by the Lakers or the Celtics? What if Draymond Green wasnt suspended in 2016 Finals? What if Kyrie and/or Love werent injured in 2015 Finals? What if Ray Allen missed that shot in 2013 Finals? What if KD didnt join GW in 2016? What if Lebron didnt join Miami creating a superteam? If u play that what if game Lebron could have from 0 to 6-7 rings right now. So in the end the what if game is just stupid and u cant really prove anything by using it, do cant even win an argument using what ifs. Another misconception using what ifs is that someone ASSUMES all things and parameters will stay the same and only difference will be the change created by the what if. But many parameters themselves would change if that what if happened, those parameters wouldnt stay the same, they would change just because of the what if. What if KD didnt join GW? GW wouldnt win the following years, right? Nope, they could still win in the following years by simply having the same core or if they added another superstar as Leonard or Giannis or anyone. Does someone think that the smart front office of GW would just sit there doing nothing if KD wanted to go to another team instead of GW? See the problem with what ifs?

[@danielshaltes911]

We should call what if's what they are: fan fiction. I don't mean that as an insult. Good fan fiction explores how things would have played out if a few elements had been different or gone another way; bad fan fiction fundamentally rewrites everything into a more basic narrative where the people the writer likes succeed & the people they don't fail. The same is true of what if's.

[@YouCallThataKnife253]

I literally just made the same allusion! What-ifs are just fan fiction for sports fans

[@maddenking4847]

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[@randomperson2540]

I love how much heart and effort you put into these videos “deep dive” thank you you always make think in different or an in lightened perspective

[@themaestro5896]

'iF kD'S ShoEs WErE oNe siZe SMalLeR' LMFAO this shit is always hilarious

[@amara-chloesapostle13thoft59]

Well done man, back on the grind and providing quality deep dive videos and uping up your presentation even further

[@mananaaaaa7920]

yo a fellow hololive fan watching rusty 👀 u a man of culture bro 🙏

[@elilconner210]

Rusty stepping up the quality, I’m here for it

[@ussbridgefour4666]

This is something I've learned about myself I've realized sports are only fun if you enjoy it. If I get irrationally angry at refs or start getting angry at players. I turn it off and reset. Loss and losing happens. We can accept the hurt but let's be joyful when a team wins even against a teams they should win.

[@maddenking4847]

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[@CT-1255]

Yeah I can't watch sports anymore because of that extreme emotion mostly negative I just have notifications for the end of games I still follow them like a hawk but I cant watch I'll go to a game every once in a while but I try to stay away

[@soykylefilms2293]

You’ve been hyping this deep dive for a minute now. And rightfully so, this is your magnum opus imo

[@urrakarodriguez803]

I would say the deep dive involving the Ben Simmons Incident and how the media mishandles mental health is far superior and his actual magnum opis

[@bulletproofbasketball7739]

Was a good video, but it's clear rusty is still finding his feet with these deep dives, alot of inspiration from Bo Burnham in this one in particular, Rusty's videos are clearly still evolving and getting better.

[@kennethgodwin2461]

nah

[@erikd1198]

The most impressive part of this video is avoiding the "reality is often disappointing" meme

[@kevindasbach8578]

Well done Rusty, this one was very well done and a very solid take on the ‘what if’ issue. You acknowledged the good that can come from them while clearly outlining the bad that does regularly come from them, particularly in the media. Keep doing deep dives man, the quality is always good, and the direction you’re going in as far as what you dive into keeps improving every time. You’re really keying in on amazing things to think about more deeply.

[@kennethgodwin2461]

nope

[@theshawshankinception1220]

These points you’re making are the EXACT SHIT I’ve been saying to my nba friends for YEARS! No, it is NEVER a certainty that if something different were to happen, it would change the outcome.

[@halion4487]

I much preferred this video to some of your other longer videos. In there longer ones you tended to repeat points without elaborating them each time, and it felt more disorganized. But this was for refined and entertaining with the cinematography. Excellent video and can’t wait for more if they keep coming like this one.

[@DavidFlores-jn1yg]

fax. definitely my favorite deep dive.

[@nick-ky7ql]

his growth has a content creator is evident. Props to Rusty

[@sakamoto8354]

"What if the GOAT Brian Scalabrine is averaging starter minutes instead of being limited to 15 minutes off the bench?"

[@ftruers2544]

Nba loses viewer because there’s no parity, Scalbarine wins every championship

[@BarnabyJones07]

My favorite 'What if?' : *What* *if* *Shaq* *had* *a* *better* *work* *ethic* *?*

[@Charlie-jf1me]

This is a really good one, I think Rusty talked about it in a vid

[@Jay-rk5zr]

Top 3 All time

[@jameslucas3161]

What if... Shaq had a better work ethic and could shoot? Dear God, imagine it!

[@crashlight54]

I keep expecting you to quote Thanos when you mention reality, but I suppose it's often disappointing

[@chechimendez2446]

😂😂😂😂 OH SNAP

[@crashlight54]

@@chechimendez2446 If that was intentional, I see what you did there

[@chechimendez2446]

@@crashlight54 i had to do my own pun

[@BigHoss03]

As a Bucks fan it always made me laugh hearing about how we should’ve lost and our title is invalid because “wHaT iF kD’s ShOe WaS a SiZe SmAlLeR?” Well it wasn’t. And while the margin was razor thin, the correct call on the floor was made. Zzz

[@thedarpside9480]

Yeah but what if it was a size smaller 😂😂

[@wilderac2250]

I hear more what if’s than that as bucks fan. -what if KD wore a smaller shoe size? -what if kyrie didn’t get injured while falling on giannis’ body? -what if Trae didn’t get hurt by that ref? -what if the Lakers, or Nuggets or Clippers or Nets were healthy? -what if Ben Simmons actually made shots in the 4th quarter? -what if Middleton miss the game winner At game one in Miami and the heat win? The list goes on and on 🙄

[@tashied422]

As a Suns fan, I can relate to this wholeheartedly. I personally don't complain about the Bucks winning the championship, despite CP3 being injured. The Suns didn't find a way to win, and that's that. All they can do now is try again.

[@narinderlall5384]

As a raptors fan, I can relate to it, what if KD didn’t get injured, you can only play who is in front of you, doesn’t devalue a championship

[@kkjwdfjopwekfjopcdsxzdfsdf3967]

Might as well include: - What if Giannis was not a 7 footer who moves like a guard. - What if Jrue Holiday was not the best defensive guard in the NBA. - What if Khris Middleton wasnt Michael Jordan in the finals. It so stupid how many people treat hypotheticals as facts.

[@dustinsmith6491]

When I first subbed to you I just liked your takes on sports. And watching you make this channel grow makes me happy I hit the sub button in the first place. This video was unbelievable. Good shit rusty.

[@MindfulAttraction]

Dope video! Hope you're doing better bro!

[@Jeff_2x]

“Holding on to his knee, holding on to his knee and down” still gets me.

[@Finn.2001]

Your deep dives are a absolut blessing, love them!

[@jarrodborders1235]

Real perspective from a real fan. Big ups to you and your channel. Deep dives are great, can't wait for more. The sky is the limit for you and your channel!

[@SLICENSLASH]

The problem I have with the Derrick Rose What IF's is that he hurt his Knees/Legs so many times that it became obvious that there was something legitimately wrong with his style of play or at the least how he approached Jumping. I remember watching him back in the day thinking goodness he's explosive doesn't his knees hurt landing like that? And what do you know a year later a knee injury, then another, then etc. I remember saying the same thing about Zion Williamson at Duke, and since being in the Pros he's had one minor knee injury and another significant foot injury. Ppl mocked me for saying it, but the evidence is what it is. These are Not comments I make about every explosive player I see, but when I see particularly violent impact on a players body & they don't seem to acknowledge it in how they play, or know how to meter or mitigate their intensity, I only expect the worst. It's just a matter of time. The only player that kinda has defied that outcome from violent dunking at a small size & had a lengthy career is Russell Westbrook; and I think he did it by embracing pick & roll point guard play as a device in his game. Something to this day DRose hasn't embraced eventhough he's good at just about everything off the dribble. It spared Russ's legs & gave him another way to impact the game other than driving & finishing in traffic. Even as Russ athleticism fades in his 30s (as we see him miss dunks & layups) he can catch a body in a highlight dunk occasionally like he did on Gobert weeks ago.

[@theopinionator6313]

This is very ironic considering I learnt of your channel through your Dirk Nowitzki 76'ers What If!

[@masonfadoul7017]

Awesome vid ! I love this video and all the effort that was put into it especially; that NBA fan segment and that intro with you watching the derrick Rose stuff I was really cool to see

[@miscosepsi7533]

This has been my favorite deep dive, thank you for your work Jacob. The visuals are awesome :)

[@cookingwitchefzayy8830]

I love the editing and video keep the deep dives coming they are getting better 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@fmvp6892]

I see the effort in this new style you’re trying out. I like the direction you’re going, only gonna get better frm here

[@nathaniellevesque2782]

You could apply what if's and asterisks to every championship in NBA history and every player's legacy.

[@ahdurinregion]

The video itself was great! I really want to highlight the way that the video was edited and produced though, cause the way that you did that was amazing! You did a great job of bringing us into the situation being discussed (like talking about the dreams of fans, that section was awesome!) Fantastic vid!

[@brandonARK]

Randomly came across your channel in my recommended feed and I'm hooked 👍

[@TylerAven10]

3 minutes in and the video quality is already blowing everything else away. Just stunning attention to detail in story, build up and explanation.

[@TylerAven10]

Just finished. Incredible. I think especially the clips of fans as their team loses big games, nobody really watches those things happen much. They get the crying fans who’ve waited so long for greatness, but never the fan who waited so long but their team still lost. Incredible video. Blew me away. I’m happy what-ifs built NBA KZbin into what it is, hell, I remember watching the start of it in 2015, but I’m willing to accept the negatives of that situation

[@abishekjeremylobo6054]

Loved this video... Keep going man!

[@thenotoriousmichaeljackson8938]

Glad you pursuing yo passion. Dis is a amazing video

[@djortscoetzer-bach279]

Thanks Rusty. So damn good. Big fan of What Ifs and aaaaall the ridiculousness that comes with them. Also can't stop thinking about that NBA Storyteller vid about Rose, a player's "gait," and all the problems that come with it. Forty years old too so also love living in the past, romanticising it outta all proportion and denying reality. Forget about the schedule mate and just keep pumping out the quality in your own time. 🧡🏀

[@theknave3132]

Cricket what if: what if the ball doesn’t hit Ben stokes bat during the 2019 ODI final

[@WorkingClassRob]

Thanks for the effort you put into these videos. Grateful for your work.

[@martinmi7842]

Your perseverance paid off man, I too know the struggle balancing and finishing many projects, being a student and am amazed by your consistency of releasing videos! Keep it up man but yeah rest up! 💙👌🔥

[@UV980]

Always looking forward to these, keep up the good work!

[@SynysterEskimo]

Awesome video Jacob! Keep up the amazing deep dives!

[@prodalib1]

wow rusty i started watching a long time ago and i got to say your videos have improved so much congrats dude for real

[@andresdelbusto2184]

I hear you as a podcast while I work(Watched it earlier) and came back cause I forgot to leave my like! Hope you do amazing this year, love your content. Keep it up, we're with you!!

[@knife-chase]

Great job on the editing on this one dude!

[@unlockedaccount]

you conveyed your ideas really well, well done

[@MaxiPetrone]

Awesome video, Rusty! Loved the Bojack reference.

[@bighomiechanga9972]

this was amazing bro, i’ve been subscribed since 2019 and could never have imagined u would have made it this far so quickly

[@skymcgrew9857]

My guy !! Really glad I saw this video man, you a true creator and with that extra spark of creativity that few posses usually comes with some depression attached. “With great power” and shii . You’ve got this man , stay up , routing for you and looking forward to more content!

[@felipecouto1102]

Yet again, you outdone yourself with another deepdive. Certainly one of the most interesting and well thought-out NBA content on the platform, layed out on a good atmosphere and with an excellent analysis. Continue to put up the awesome work! Love the deepdives.

[@jayswag2493]

This was so great! Amazing the amount of work you put in. Definitely your best vid yet. I hope these deep dives help get you to 1mil

[@YZmusio]

One of your best vids ever, I really enjoyed it

[@randomperson2540]

I remember when you made what if video it’s kinda crazy how your now analyzing “what it’s” when that haloed build your foundation for your channel, I like that, I remember your Roy video it was actually the first video k watched of you and further on. But just like I found the negatives of this, but I can’t help but ignore reality

[@Matt-mk4fs]

Great video what ifs are a huge problem especially when you have the media pushing it on also ( good editing to)

[@williamgreen2507]

Love the deep dives bro keep it up

[@KyanSabapathy]

Crazy that you remade this and made a great video even better!

[@chocoking8896]

Amazing video! It makes my day when I see a Rust Buckets video pop up in my feed 😌

[@jacama-bobjohan7516]

Really enjoyed this video. Keep taking care of yourself Jacob

[@ttmhog15]

Been looking forward to this, fantastic video my dude. Much love

[@Beau4824]

Dude. Possibly best video so far. So thought provoking at the core of what is asks about us as humans and the stories we create. And then relating that back into sports speech and diatribe. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MRKidx3]

rusty we love you fucking relax don't beat yourself over the head i enjoy the series and im ready for them when you drop them

[@xrxez-mp5016]

That sleep/thought bubble shot was insane! Great vid Rust

[@NiyiDaNinja]

Dope ass video, love the creativity that went into making this

[@austinrawlins]

you can tell this guy loves film by how he shoots some of this stuff. Keep improving that craft my guy it will take you far

[@insrt1917]

Love your constant growth and video-making improvement, keep thriving

[@photobombr]

THE WORLD NEEDED THIS!!! You got a gift bro. Hold ya head up✊🏾

[@Solitude102]

Fantastic job presenting this topic! I really appreciate the effort you put into these videos.

[@Klocks420]

Probably my favorite vid you've put out. Really good work man!!!

[@macdaddy2493]

YESSIRRRRR i’ve been waiting for the deep dive💪💪

[@treydles]

man that production value. Fantastic job my man

[@camdengrant2948]

Rusty this was an insanely good video, I haven’t watched you in awhile and your upgrade in overall quality of your videos is phenomenal… I really liked this one keep it up man!

[@shauncrawford4902]

Great work man. Love the pace. Love the tone. Fun topic and fresh take. Always appreciate your authenticity. Can’t wait for the dehumanization of athletes deep dive. Take care of yourself while doing it!

[@LouisCFuentes]

Great content rusty! I love getting your perspective, insight, and daily content on here and your second channel, but your deep dives are truly a step above anything else on nba KZbin 💯

[@BadTakeRisan]

Man these are some great videos. Fun topics and great visuals to compliment them!

[@MercRogers]

congrats on 200k rusty!

[@Ejwalk05]

The amount of quality and clear heart put into this video is great. Good shit man

[@meshaksharma7647]

This video is actually beautiful great job Rusty

[@joeydickow7299]

Great job with the vids. I really like the topics you pick when you do these videos. Keep up the great work.

[@joaot.2008]

Great video Rusty, keep going, we're here for you 💪

[@kacprzakandrzej2826]

Great content and great point, as always. Take care!

[@easybucketspodcast4190]

Nice deep dive this one is the best yet!!! :)

[@rocketdoggie6441]

Very ready for this high quality video to make a MASSIVE difference in my day

[@zoharmeller8276]

I love the cinematic feel of this vids. Please keep going

[@alexpabloroy]

Wonderfully done. I love the editing choices. Rose colored glasses got me.

[@jokerofmorocco]

There are what ifs where people speculate the outcomes would be worse such as Steph Curry being drafted by the Knicks, and Lebron staying in Cleveland the first time instead of going to Miami

[@ethanhogaboom5877]

Love the amount of work and production you put in. I try to do what I can to help your videos with the algorithm because I’d love to see your channel grow. I love the background music as I believe it helps set the tone. It’s the little things and attention to detail that I can really appreciate about your channels. I don’t always agree with your takes but I’m always there to listen. Great job!

[@yoboinicossman]

You’re one of the best speakers I’ve seen on KZbin. Your analysis and deliberation ids downright phenomenal, and this is undoubtedly one of the most interesting videos on your channel. Well done, Rusty.

[@jakehira9496]

Best one yet keep up the hard work rusty 🙌

[@logankandel846]

Rusty really pulled out all the stops for this one. Props. What an episode

[@josephnjoroge8433]

Nice work!

[@masondagosto8137]

Man, best camera work and editing of any video you’ve ever made. Absolutely spectacular production rusty

[@AustinMulkaMusic]

Love these deep dives.

[@giannischampszn2942]

Great video, Rusty!

[@GanonDerp]

editing was amazing

[@husky7813]

Great video Rusty, keep it up

[@ichillin-]

Love the deep dives

[@officialharvard751]

These are so well shot and produced

[@LoudButtons]

This is not only well edited and informative, it is funny as well. I think your writing and topic selection only gets better and better.

[@tommyholloway9050]

Great vid! Lots of personality and style.

[@vaughn9959]

i actually found this channel and subbed back in like 2016 bc of a what if video😂

[@316ray2]

Sent chills thru me. And I'm glad to see you loving the green screen again 💯💯

[@RussellReviewerFJV]

The quality of your videos is getting so damn good. Keep up the great work

[@MartinNanik]

Maaaan, these deep dives are top of the crop of utube content! these are TV material!