Steve Smith: This MSU Spartan’s STATURE and SKILLSET saw him compared to MAGIC JOHNSON | FPP

[@beezy22]

Fun Fact:Steve Smith And Kevin Willis were traded for one another in November 1994 (Steve Smith Hawks) Kevin Willis (Heat)…..Years Later in 2003, Steve Smith And Kevin Willis won a NBA title in San Antonio plus both went to Michigan State University…..

[@kencowart393]

They both went to the same High School as well!!! Pershing Doughboys

[@beezy22]

@@kencowart393 👍🙌

[@ZPMBTV]

Facts…. Kevin Willis a Legend. Him and Ralph Sampson was the first 7’0 or better guys who could play and defend 3-5 and NOT be pigeon holed into a full time 5. there were a few that broke the mode. Willis & Smitty broke Molds. Smitty was Smooth as Silk and a Natural Scorer. Behind Drexler and Mitch Richmond, Smitty was up there a few points behind MJ on a Regular Basis

[@astrowerm]

​@Commissioner_ZMBEYVII_ALLAH he was definitely pioneer of a new generation of the guard position forsure!

[@marcoslaureano5562]

K-Will is also a cool ass down-to-earth dude and appears on my homie's Knicks channel all the time. And my boy only has a couple hundred subs. Kev just celebrated his b-day last week. 61 years young.

[@Teddy42O]

The late 90's Hawks throwback wing uniforms are 🔥

[@GHOST91141]

Facts

[@TheChosenMoose01]

Thats fitting, since the 21-22 hawks' city jerseys are their best modern jersey.

[@master-kq3nw]

i love uniforms late 90s hawks the best uniforms

[@merovechthe1st]

Smitty is the nicest, classiest, most down to earth "celebrity" I have ever met. One of my favorite players ever.

[@schmach2000]

Proud to be a Spartan , excellent job, keep it up I love the memories and favorite Spartan , Skiles close second

[@schmach2000]

Watched him in miami

[@schmach2000]

Watched him in Miamivery good statistics

[@MrMixItup]

MAN, O MAN!! I wish I some old footage of Smitty playing with Derrick Coleman at the Saint was available, NOTHING BEAT THE SUMMER LEAGUE GAMES IN DETROIT! One summer Steve and DC played against Jalen Rose and Chris Webber, they were still at Michigan, but that game was legendary.

[@araynova]

Born and raised in Baltimore.. and even I heard about those Saint Cecelia runs gang.

[@4olufade]

Smitty and Glen Rice were important in the adoption of 3 pointers. in Pre draft scouting reports for Penny, Penny was compared to Smitty who'd been drafted just a few years before

[@17thN.O]

That true and I loved watching them play.

[@Supreme36074]

Definitely… I’ll add Dale Ellis & Mitch Richmond to the lessers known of the same era who played the same way.

[@BPS270]

​@@Supreme36074Dell Curry, Reggie Miller

[@johnpablo7716]

Not true

[@smoothkaos7099]

bro, what are you talking about?

[@africadondada6555]

Just so it's clear: The Smitty hesitation fake middle drive baseline shook many a defender off me. Most underrated dribble move EVER!

[@nielmundiz7996]

Steve Smith was one of the most unique players ever.. tnx!

[@Supreme36074]

Played at Pershing in Detroit with my uncle… I met him when we went to visit him when MSU played UIC in Chicago & we went to a game.. coolest cat ever… definitely had some G…

[@dontefair6739]

Should’ve made the all star team atleast 2 more times in Atlanta in my opinion. He was like Joe Johnson before Joe Johnson

[@GHOST91141]

Smitty was one of my favorite player when he played for Atlanta

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Mine too.

[@Teddy42O]

Motor City Smitty underrated sharpshooter 🔥🔥🔥

[@lilpenny1982]

"When you're a 6'8 point guard from Michigan State, the comparison's a natural one"

[@karithema9ician657]

Literally 😂 and he was more of a bucket than Magic…. The knees got him EARLY! It was inevitable he was improving but buying time. 🤦🏾‍♂️ sad. Penny, Hill, Smith,Mcgrady, Roy, Rose!

[@lilpenny1982]

@@karithema9ician657 Brandon Roy was the next Tracy McGrady

[@karithema9ician657]

@@lilpenny1982 pure assassin! And a true professional. Look how many young players copying his play style🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂 DJ Wagner is Roy 2.0

[@lilpenny1982]

@karithema9ician657 Imagine Roy, Aldridge,CJ and Lillard in one team 🏆🏆🏆

[@karithema9ician657]

@@lilpenny1982 I was thinking at least 2 chips but 3 would be realistic aswell. 🤷🏾‍♂️😂😂👌🏾

[@matthewtobar3049]

I love Steve Smith hes very underrated I was so Happy When he won a Championship

[@sincerethawt]

The hype and expectations were high when Steve smith started his collegiate career at Michigan state.. the comparisons to magic and his skill set had the world salivating at the attention that he would attract and the money that he could generate!! He set to be the next big thing and I think he handled all that hype and pressure with class and dignity and he did not disappoint!! Was he magic!?!? No,but he was a damn good Steve smith and he made a name for himself and he put some respect on it!! 💯💯💯💯

[@leosburner627]

Bro your vids are carrying my NBA crossover grids by reminding me of these forgotten ballers!

[@LAR-hs2qt]

Steve "Tricky Smith was all that smoke. I loved his smart and fearless game.

[@kinglyons4809]

A lot of ppl have forgotten about smith and he was nasty that just shows you how the 90's was full of great players

[@kinglyons4809]

Can you imagine him playing in this era oml

[@KidBakz]

Really appreciate the Gen Z that pay respect to the past superstars especially when they didn't get to see them play

[@spartanryan25]

Great vid! Never got to watch him play at MSU but wish I would have. I met Steve once and he was a super nice guy. I’ve heard nothing but great things about him.

[@konasavage]

The early years for the Heat, Magic and Hornets had some amazingly talented young players. I loved watching the expansion teams grow. Great video!

[@martinbuhrer3893]

That clip with MJ repeatedly tickling Smitty's hand has got to be one of the greatest NBA moments ever . 😂

[@jasonic-ks2tm]

As a young kid in the 9os I always rooted for the underdogs! Smith, Rice, gill . Anyone against Jordan who would eat their lunch anyways

[@lucashenderson2775]

Great work. People I'd love to see stories about include - Derrick Coleman: He looked like the total package coming out of Syracuse, had ups and downs in his career and life - Kenny Anderson: He was an absolute phenom and child prodigy who had high expectations to live up to, also had his share of ups and downs in life - Larry Johnson: He was a sensation at UNLV and Charlotte, but was never quite the same after his back injury in 93-94 - Bob McAdoo: He's in the HOF, but I think people forget how important he was to the evolution of basketball, specifically bigs who can shoot

[@ForgottenPlayerProfiles]

Definitely planning to get to all of those guys. The next video will actually be one of those guys. Working on it rn

[@lucashenderson2775]

@@ForgottenPlayerProfiles Thanks! Can't wait to see it.

[@Classicbasketballdvds]

Very underrated player

[@DRV404]

You keep making bangers my man! Loved watching Smitty on the Hawks and then with the Jail-Blazers!

[@terrancewoods3463]

My favorite player from Detroit'!!!!🔥😎💪🏿 Smitty

[@johnscott2965]

Loved Steve’s game when he was here in miami

[@anthonyclark9441]

In Michigan we had a Term called "Smithing", or getting "Smithed". It was whenever you got someone, or they got you with his Patented Hesitation Dribble Pull Up, or Drive to the Basket. I wonder if any other place used to use the Term. I see it was mentioned. Nice to know that his Move was respected Nationwide.

[@michaelbenn4912]

That hesitation move was unbelievably smooth..🔥

[@Stompylicious85]

When I was 7 or 8 in the early 90's, my older brothers got me into the NBA (collecting cards, watching games etc), and they told me I had to choose my fave player (theirs were Larry Johnson and David Robinson). I had no idea who to choose, and didn't want to be too generic, so I chose Steve Smith, as I had seen him play vs the Bulls, and loved how he matched up vs MJ. I loved seeing him throughout his career, and especially in 2000, when he came here to Australia on Team USA for the Olympics! Thank you so much for this video!

[@mongoslade277]

Smitty's favorite player was the Ice Man. He wore #8 bc the Ice Man wore #44. He didn't play the AAU circuit or attend camps bc he was trained by the Ice Man George Gervin & Spencer Haywood. Also played with & against Magic, Isiah & Mark Aguirre

[@darryljones8195]

Man I love this channel. I am pretty sure videos of Vin Baker Larry Johnson Isaiah Rider Kenny Anderson and many more more are coming

[@jjj3hot]

Gotta do one on Caron Butler

[@devinlaheywho]

Iove these mini bios!

[@MoeJaxon]

All those players you mentioned during those trades are all apart of my child hood grown up through 80s- 2000s era basketball

[@bjnt922]

One of the most underrated shooters in NBA history.

[@shaunmorse4089]

Corey maggette would be interesting, even though I think he chased the money instead of trying to win

[@williescott1674]

I've been watching your videos lately and i liked each one I've seen. I thought I subscribed but i didn't, so today im correcting that mistake. Great Work on these videos!!!

[@jermainerobinson478]

Great stuff! Smith was my favorite player growing up!

[@Sweat404]

Another great video. I’m looking forward to watching one on Damon Stoudamire!

[@nielmundiz7996]

Hello. Can you also do a Glen Robinson video? Tnx!

[@lashgoshotwheels1127]

Thank you

[@kennethpage417]

Next up can you make a video of smooth silk cook Eddie Jones

[@Authentic1874]

Man you just took me back to my childhood

[@UptownFetti]

Please do one on Derek Anderson

[@mr.4leafclova866]

I DIDN'T know he won a Chip... He's UNDERRATED bc he NEVER was the Main guy on Any Team but he has a RING 🥴

[@eburonson]

Smitty was a great player and has been an even better elder statesman for the NBA.

[@dylanisaac2245]

Mike tickled that man’s hand 😂😂 9:00

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

4:15 Nice job with Matt Steigenga's name pronunciation. I did NOT know, that he could dunk!

[@StumptownDrummer]

The 2000 WCF was SO depressing to watch as a Portland native. We should've gotten a ring that year! We were stacked!

[@millardthomas9059]

Man those Magic comparisons are the kids of death. Still, to this day no one like him.

[@tankshot3256]

Smitty are one of my fave SG that are low key. Mitch Richmond is the other one.

[@nielmundiz7996]

Can you also make a video about Kevin johnson? Tnx!

[@marioaustin9312]

I hope you talk about some of the players on the 2000s Sacramento kings (bibby,jwill brad miller)

[@smoovytv9091]

Love ya content bro fr

[@justinallen3080]

Gotta do Latrell Sprewell 😤😤😤

[@JamesJohnson-ip2by]

I know that they hyped up the dunk of John starks on Jordan in 93 playoffs but I didn't know smitty got one over on Jordan!!

[@sonofskeletor33]

That Willis for Smith trade is possibly the worst in Miami history. They got fleeced. Some constructive criticism - chill with the stats a bit. We don't need to know the exact FG% or whether a player's steals per game increased by 0.2 for every season. It's pretty easy to look these things up if we really want to know. Try fleshing out your analysis with some bigger picture stuff - eg, some background on WHY the Heat blew up their 1994 playoff team, or some analysis as to whether the Hawks made the right move in converting Smith into a two-guard.

[@dapip6676]

Great video

[@Zo_1987]

SOLID PLAYER

[@4392amtrak]

I would love to see a football version of this. How about Vikings legend Daunte Culpepper

[@ForgottenPlayerProfiles]

Got a few football vids already if you go far enough back on the channel. Planning to get back into them once it's closer to the NFL season

[@4392amtrak]

@@ForgottenPlayerProfiles I enjoy watching this and stunted growth. Both of you guys go deep into forgotten and underrated careers of athletes

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. I SO wanted the Blazers to get something GOOD for Clyde Drexler. In earlier 1994-95, The Seattle Times said that the HEAT were offering Steve Smith (this after he was traded to the Hawks), and that the Rockets were offering Robert Horry. Either the HAWKS were offering Steve Smith, or the Heat was offering Glen Rice. Portland needed a YOUNG prime time 2 guard, and I REALLY wanted Steve Smith in Portland. I thought it was a steal, getting Steve Smith for Isaiah Rider! But Portland had to give up Jim Jackson too. And Smith had bad knees. I remember that Steve Smith won some games for Portland. I HATE that he made 8/8 3-Pointers AT Portland, after he got traded to the Spurs.

[@usmankenchi908]

Brian Grant

[@Teddy42O]

Al Jefferson

[@oaklandwarriors9129]

Waiting for one for Mike Bibby

[@ellieeliandelliot7439]

Please do a Kevin Johnson video.

[@isiahbraun8704]

Smitty was a problem when he was 🔥

[@DeshunC-f6v]

I really love him as a basketball player but as a person I met him once and he was very ride so I'm like forget him but the brother had a nice game

[@nerd3732]

Smitty is dangerous

[@ghawkins816]

I still haven't mastered the "Smitty" even after trying for all these years.

[@imanuelbrooks8402]

Joe Johnson prototype

[@DetroitMuscle]

Joe could never pass or dunk like Smitty

[@vittiriowashington5211]

Other way around

[@PBCkiller23]

This is just what i been saying how wasn't there no talent in the jordan Era young punks be disrespecting these legends smitty go 2 move was unstoppable

[@lich0622]

Smitty would be nice in today’s game, if he stays healthy, he would even be more stoppable in today’s game.

[@master-kq3nw]

excellent shooter

[@KennethMeyers-b3y]

In the ninties Steve Smith was the second best two guard in the nba.

[@lgsg2825]

See, career high in 3s and points = L. Career high in steals = W. We don't agree KD, offense don't win chips patchy boy

[@gugurupurasudaikirai7620]

A class act like Smith really seemed out of place on the Jail Blazers

[@christofferrayretig9023]

smitty is the first player i admire in the nba when i was growing up

[@jasonic-ks2tm]

So John starks is next?

[@j.a.5711]

Yea....2k introducing yall to players yall never even dreamed of..

[@WARS187]

Corliss Williamson was supposed to b something witt scotty Thurman Arkansas squad also that running rebels witt augmon

[@rogdawg123]

22:37 you forgot to mention, and the zebras 🦓

[@daveford3030]

He was 6'8 but....whos counting an inch lol

[@rayzrealm]

*In my personal Top 20 NBA players of all time.*

[@darriusmackey7981]

Smitty

[@glorifiedrhymes8338]

The NBA fixed this era

[@eugenedantzler4485]

Spudd Webb would be a great video to make!!!! Or Mugsy Bogues!!!

[@tylerriley2587]

Now he's a Commentator

[@Jj-jb4qy]

Poor man’s Scottie pippen

[@freezedatakeover]

Well did

[@usmankenchi908]

Sam Cassell

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

Also! When they were younger, his wife Millie was HOT!!! I saw a magazine article where Steve and Millie were featured. My goodness, she was hot when she was young! She's also Joe Dumars' niece! (Who Joe was very protective of, when his Pistons players wanted to meet her)

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

0:45 DAMN!! As great of a SCORER and SHOOTER as Allan Houston was, he was a terrible defender!

[@christiansoldier77]

Steve Smith would be Paul George today

[@KennethMeyers-b3y]

Steve was waaaaay more aggressive

[@stevemeters3090]

Steve Smith was nice.

[@stevenjm12]

Good video. Im gay!

[@jerodtabb311]

What does that have to do with the video 😂😂

[@scotthicks8764]

Congratulations

[@mongoslade277]

In the 1920s gay meant happy & overjoyed

[@stevenjm12]

@@mongoslade277 yeah I'm gay

[@TheThinkingMansTemplar]

He's happy

[@motive2breathe908]

10 steals her game?

[@bryantwilliams6718]

Portland got cheated, the NBA picks who "they" money 💰, want to send to the finals.....

[@POPINTHETAPE]

The Hawks and the Hornets had the ugliest court in the 90s

[@JonPaul404]

I have literally never heard anyone compare Magic to Steve Smith 😂

[@DetroitMuscle]

You must be living under a rock or really really young