Steven Adams’ NBA Story: His Incredible Journey to the NBA

[@daviejones7097]

He's one of the most underated players in the NBA

[@domhaddocks197]

ORV haha

[@Stoops-1]

davie jones oh key

[@StoneCold2766]

Just ignored

[@tainetucker3667]

fr though remember when everyone said Russell had no help OML Adams be right there

[@mahmoudalmouselly8851]

davie jones I

[@tinokatz4778]

Sick Video man. Lowkey Steven Adams one of the most likable players in the NBA. How can you not like him.

[@christiancayabyab5899]

maybe I like him.

[@JoeBro915]

Only if you get hit with one of those deadly screens

[@swornout5790]

Factsss

[@ayushthakur1658]

@@JoeBro915 hahahaha @ patrick beverly

[@SaintFrenchy]

JoeBro915 facts

[@LM-hc4me]

And then he became Aquaman. So amazing.

[@hihi-wl3ti]

No one got wooshed

[@vaughanxaviermusic]

Truly an amazing story

[@jhannvincentgarcia7748]

I was about to comment this HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@bokfortnite7281]

Wasn’t aqua man it was Jason momoa

[@adiarora1017]

Daniel Cheng En Kee Bruh he trolled you

[@Plague_Doc22]

Saw a stat where it showed box outs. And Adams was up by more than 100 to the next guy. Thats insane. I honestly think he's the perfect complimentary piece for a championship team. He just does all the little things and doesnt ask for much.

[@wallstreetzoomer]

Gotta box out so russ can get the uncontested rebounds

[@blakebuckwold3244]

he going to the warriors

[@comounooneliberated5278]

Plague Doc I bhjhhhhhghjjjv. Polk U

[@VentDeux]

Imagine if harden n durant were on The thunder with ibaka

[@onda_dr_quinn3942]

Well he is pretty much the strongest dude in the nba since Shaq. I might not look it, but it seems he was even stronger than dwight was.

[@vand3vilify]

he will become a farmer after he retirement in NBA

[@philliphenderson1994]

Reb It a rich farmer

[@uasakura]

Maybe with a gold plated fishing rod etc

[@nekoneko6614]

Wait . Isnt he aquaman?

[@nero.5733]

Nope he will become a real aquamana

[@T1Oracle]

@@nekoneko6614 Salmon farm.

[@sstavo_]

If Draymond Green and Deandre Jordan are at an allstar level then so is Adams he's so damn good #DreDay

[@benf2682]

Official 0 it ducks that the centre position is like the hardest role to make all star in. otherwise he'd be an all star already

[@AH-qe4cc]

nah point guard is when Westbrook isn't even a starter.

[@4est82]

Deandre Jordan wasn’t an all star this year. But I agree. In fact, many people deserve the all star level over draymond green

[@sstavo_]

Joan Deep but last year and the year before that and he's still at an allstar level so I consider him an allstar

[@governorriffraff7601]

Draymond Green is the least deserving All Star in NBA history. Just a system role player he will stink on any other team

[@darnell302dw]

I respect him even more now

[@jordanrae753]

The gang initiation is just them bringing out draymond and having him kick you in the balls

[@jontae383]

how about branding your whole face in racist rhetoric in red ink, lol,

[@aidansharples7751]

Or executing the men who stole a container of meth precursor.

[@drehasthebestbeats2874]

Gang leader - “Ok, bring him out.” *Draymond slowly walks in* Adams - *Starts profusely sweating*

[@harambeuzamaki2985]

I blurted out laughing before I could finish the second half of the comment lmaoo

[@f.a.f2339]

Adams - No. no not again. NOOO

[@TheSkyatollah]

And because of Steven Adams, OKC is New Zealand's NBA Team by association.

[@andyausman2139]

Really?

[@dhdydbemjxgcn2141]

New Orleans now

[@mitchconner2021]

We miss him :(... Hell I miss all of the 2010 -2016 Thunder teams..

[@elihayes6931]

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[@NZWarriors1995]

All the sheep are gonna have to ditch their Adams OKC singlets for Pelican ones lol!

[@lukewenberg4271]

Steven Adam went from: "Hi, Sir. How are you?" to "I am the boss now, sir. Bow to me.

[@havoc1972]

Luke Wenberg from his rookie season to now it looks like when you first start the game to fully upgraded 😂

[@ironsentinel6047]

He went from stoned Puerto Rican to Dothraki.

[@cohenfanus8879]

Luke Wenberg no nygga no

[@cohenfanus8879]

Chris Walker nygga what. Shut yo fully bald goose lookin head ass up bo

[@cohenfanus8879]

True Ogre thank you. My #1 is Godbrook aka beastbrook aka bestbrook. #2 is adams

[@Bruh-up6hx]

As a Maori from New Zealand I can really relate to Steven Adams, he’s from Rotorua and so am I, Maori’s generally have huge families and that limits your options for careers. It is definitely tempting to join gangs as they are seen as wealthy and powerful, something that you normally aren’t exposed to in bigger families. Great video buddy it really touched home for me, keep them up! ❤️

[@titoez49]

lol hes tongan not maori

[@warrenadamsjnr2229]

BRUH CUHHH BUMA everybody knows he’s Tongan but he does have Maori connections in our family

[@dr.curryputshersexyglasses4317]

@@titoez49 Where did he mention him being Maori y’all Islanders are too Sensitive.

[@ghostapulu7906]

Steven Adams is the beginning of a new wave of ballers from Nz. And trust me.. there’s a lotta dudes who r just as big and strong like Adams. It’s that Polynesian blood

[@helpme2401]

Ghost Apulu Most of them go play rugby though

[@dinogaming4419]

Ghost Apulu most people in New Zealand are not Polynesian they are mostly white.

[@kiwibird8441]

@@dinogaming4419 lol what that go to do with alot of Polynesian ballers

[@dinogaming4419]

@@kiwibird8441 I'm just saying most of them don't even have any Polynesian blood. And what Polynesian ballers?

[@alexholder1187]

His mom was from Samoa and his dad was from England

[@rhayvenlance]

Aquaman after justice league duties

[@citylidamj8898]

lol

[@kevinpayton2664]

He does resembles Aquaman.

[@OP-bb3vw]

I didn’t know aquaman played basketball...

[@OfAllThingzFooty]

He really does look like Jason Momoa.

[@ClutchRoyl]

Where's all my my fellow kiwis chur

[@festahmusicnz]

yo!!

[@mukathompson7490]

Churrrrr cuz

[@cynpatd9279]

YOZA XD

[@witelightningmystlc7939]

Turanganui a kiwa hard ✊✊

[@frozen5981]

ye m8

[@Mrlinesss]

I'm from NewZealand..Weliington where he went to school and played. Saw his progress from nothing to one of the best in the world. Big upS to this dude.

[@jouliuscastro5771]

Most gentle and humble giant. God bless

[@wat5709]

Who would have known that the first overall recruit at the time, nerlens Noel, would become the back up center to the sixth overall recruit

[@liamvandeseijp6901]

thats still a bit of a surprise to me lol. but not as bad as a no.1 pick being sent to Cav's G-league team bench twice lmao. Ant Bennett is probably the biggest flop of all time

[@LionMan98]

Steven went to my school in Wellington NZ, and he was such a great guy even back then. It was obvious he didn't quite fit in at a private school, but seeing what he's done since is incredible.

[@khau4eva]

Steve Adams also knows Westbrook so well that when fights are going to start, he stops the other person because there's no point in calming Westbrook.

[@vrmln9664]

The man looks super chill, and eventhough he looks kinda "scary" (with that height and facial hair 😂) he's really into anime and game, i really like this guy. An amazing athlete with a 'simple' mindset (not an insult, in fact, his simplicity creates his interesting personality in my opinion)

[@pikameme3322]

where did you find out about him liking anime? link pls?

[@bakoosxx2711]

HmmMmmMmm Instagram

[@elisarayaay]

Yep a huge anime fan.

[@PengaYT]

His maori thats why, similar to fobs, we're nice and show no ego especially playing sports and mostly have fun and get everyone involved (including those trash kids in highschool) hahaha

[@TuatagaloaTeo]

@@PengaYT he is not a Maori...He is Tongan.

[@BombJahlaam]

My favorite center in the NBA. Thank you for making this video Caine!

[@brunomars9045]

Bomb Jahlaam - Why are you cheating on right now ?

[@shadownight9025]

I know this is a Old post But Steven Adams Is one of my Favorite Centers in the NBA He makes us new Zealanders proud nga mihi nui

[@cykablyat7168]

He is the legend in new zealand. Because of him basketball become a popular sport in hos country. I salute him

[@sundaysbest8023]

he's the most low key guy in the league. no chest thumping, no trash talking, just pure work. way to go big man

[@redeemedstone]

Kenny! He is a great guy and a legend in the basketball community in Wellington and Lower Hutt. Not surprised that he had some input in Stevens journey.

[@ThePeachTube]

The best off ball center in the NBA💯

[@jbidlow9617]

Peach Tube all centers are off ball

[@JoeBro915]

Jeroe B. Lmao

[@emjaypalmero1965]

@@jbidlow9617 jokic

[@blackwolfmane4532]

He is a legend in my eyes such a humble guy

[@hahahapyo1212]

I like it how he and Yao Ming are both centers and came from countries not known for their basketball.

[@Numba_854]

Basketball is famous in China

[@aleksandarspasic6067]

New Zealand national team is pretty good considering the state of club basketball there. China still has a lot work to do, but Yao Ming made it all possible.

[@hahahapyo1212]

True, but not before Yao Ming came to the nba.

[@grossla8053]

PG13 goat Yao made basketball popular in China

[@keylow7155]

The one NZ team in the Australian NBL have won 4 championships and 3 of them back to back. Basketball not that big in NZ but we do it well? I'm sure there's far more future talent NZ could produce and provide the NBA.

[@Tiedye6336]

One of the best stories of a nba player that I heard so far on KZbin

[@heraldojacques8386]

Waiting for a comment referring to Draymond green kick.

[@abclil9832]

Heraldo Jacques You're the first one to make a comment about it.

[@HolyDBeats]

*_KIKCK_*

[@Shakshuka69]

@@youacutiel8400 even the pets!

[@stvoriley3000]

@@abclil9832 ...goneandforgottenbrooo

[@wat5709]

Damn his father is a stud

[@jayjaxxson7939]

Wat Lol

[@abhijeetsinghsandhu7571]

😂😂😂

[@diobrianbilli407]

Thank god he didnt stop til 17. Adams got his first hoop when his dad gave his final bust

[@Unclemeldrick]

Wat

[@namanchugh3199]

so r u!

[@rickysyndab8447]

This is an amazing story btw the black coach from OKC Mark Bryant who worked with Steven Adams on 1:43 he is my cousin and he played in the NBA for over a decade and my mission to get there and become better then what he was in the league 💯

[@akdov324]

Ricky Syndab cool man. how old r u & what college do you intend to attend dude...

[@drehasthebestbeats2874]

AK DOV You forgot to ask for E-Mail address, password, etc..

[@gregorywaghorn5423]

Hes from my home town of ROTORUA, NZ. BRILLIANT PLAYER. SO PROUD OF HIM.

[@e17395]

Adams really makes the harden trade not as bad as it was before

[@haziqraza1757]

Mike Turdo it was still pretty bad tho, but at least okc got Steven Adams

[@Tobi806]

It was an awesome trade and a win win imo. Harden with KD and #0 wouldnt fit.

[@tattoodrdoke]

I've seen a few of his interviews, he seems beyond down to earth and chilled.

[@Golden5648]

nothing but respect for this guy

[@khaispencer9411]

Steven Adams has been one of my favorite players since he was drafted, so love this video thanks for emphasising how important he is for this Thunder team!

[@michaelsannicolas8488]

Hope the lakers pick him up some day.

[@smcxi1189]

Steven adams is the 3rd best player on okc!

[@malikhorton2171]

Russell Westbrooks Dad Facts

[@falx7902]

Facts

[@goatrefdavis6452]

3rd best player but 2nd most valuable to OKC. The team is much more screwed without Adams than without PG

[@barrym.2360]

1. Nick Collison 2. Russell Westbrook 3. Steven Adams

[@youtubetroll1083]

Jason F so you mean career?

[@_camy_]

I love you tubers like this.. no homo the way you talk it so soothing and well spoken and you’re not obnoxious at all.

[@jerrysmooth24]

he would average 14 rebounds a game if he wanted to he boxes out for russell westbrook

[@potatomancer1891]

i know but he let WB to get rebound for most of the time.. n he/his team doesnt care bout it as long it not opponent who get rebound.. n stop hating WB too its just their strategy for Wb running for counterattack after rebounds.. u dont know the whole story.. n yes i agree for WB statspaddiing

[@HONKV]

I meam steven adams still gets boards tho

[@bustarogers9990]

@@potatomancer1891 are you some sort of skitzo?.

[@sweetotbmikexsweet8811]

'when ever watching this " 2 years later caine and its a great video!!

[@zionmcfarland4365]

I remember watching him back in 2011. His team Wellington Saints played against Auckland Pirates in Auckland he was a youngin then but fuck he was massive and got so many rebounds lol

[@mario-yg8mx]

great young man and a true sportsman. I wish many of the other players would look to this example of a quiet but strong leader, no ego, not a trash talker.

[@jobo4681]

I like the innocuous nature of “hung out with a gang” lol I just picture a gang loading up their weapons to do god knows what and they turn to hand one to Steven and they’re like “oh wait, no, he just hangs out.”

[@islandesian]

Love Steven Adams. Met him in Vegas about 2 weeks after her was drafted to OKC. I asked for his autograph and he looked at me like why. Lol he still signed my ball and posted for a few pics. Such a nice guy.

[@Stoops-1]

"they kicked the crap out of you" kinda like Draymond 😂😂😂

[@pfpiscringiestmcofalltime2090]

My Goodness..

[@lesaan]

💀💀💀

[@negassie]

Great video, Cane! Steven Adams is one of my favorite players in the NBA, for his great talent as a center, to him just being a great person. Love his story, and how well you told it. Keep up the great work, I know you will!

[@imnothikaru_]

Shout Out to You for doing Steve-o, He's the biggest athlete over here in NZ ! Shout out again Caine love your vids!

[@CaineLovesCali]

appreciate it ✊

[@imnothikaru_]

Camroo that’s what I was Meaning lol

[@YoungWildCatter]

Very cool story. Glad he made it. He seems like the type of person to help out alot of his New Zealand people.

[@diegosavage93]

Don’t forget he’s also a great actor featuring as the main character in Aquman.

[@ralphnickalonso8064]

Kudos to this guy.so much passionate in people and nature.

[@ericchan3175]

Youngest of 18 siblings, his older brother, Aqua Man

[@josh44026]

The guy also a kiwi

[@jonathancristao3608]

What a great story it just shows it doesn’t matter where u come from it’s where ur going

[@malachirichards2118]

do clint capela

[@TJH444]

malachi richards it’s not the narrator but it’s a story on capela

[@doms7360]

Most humble man that I ever seen.

[@anti5520]

Let’s go NZ 💪🔥🇳🇿

[@lawrence_z1992]

Such a great player. Tough, yet respectful.

[@SnowmanTF2]

In his book that just came out he goes into how the gang and living on the street was rumors that spiraled out of control, at the time the only family member he had with media experience had basically advised him not to talk about rumors, so without correction to the media his backstory got reported as more extreme over time.

[@hotcheetos2463]

SnowmanCA I’m reading his book now too and there are a few inaccuracies in this video, but, Adams did point that out and I guess that gave us a little in sight to what his world is all about

[@NK-iw6rq]

It all makes sense. Gotta respect this man's work ethic and grind on the court on a nightly basis.

[@phx7858]

Steven Adams got hit hard in last night's game against the raptors

[@UnseathedDeity]

Teach Me How To Fidget it was third morning

[@Ellivation]

Steven Adams is by far one of my favorite players in today's game... He just plays the right way

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

One of my favorite players in the NBA. I see him as a silent killer!

[@geawelli04]

Kenny was my coach when i was a kid back in newtown wellington, he would also pick me up and take me to games and to his gridion games on the off season.. Kennys a real good dude, i really like this vid, thanks

[@jasonwoodsjr3356]

Kinda early gang

[@susangraves4272]

Late af gang

[@sealoftheliving4998]

Awesome Steven for being a humble heart. God bless!

[@legithydranz1556]

Listening to Americans saying kiwi stuff is funny as 😂🤙

[@ytsmischief6799]

I know right

[@jname9368]

"Moangrel mob"

[@markpapenfuss1111]

Don’t worry, we Americans are plenty used to foreigners trying to say American stuff as well, and seeing the funny results. Just scroll through KZbin’s comment section...

[@imdeacon]

it kinda triggered me tbh

[@flightofthefatman]

Thanks for the well narrated video about Adams.

[@lambertfranco4467]

Maybe the James Harden trade was a blessing in disguise

[@tommywrightda1mangang73]

Lambert Inocencio?! No you'd still rather have harden

[@akdov324]

Tommy Wright da 1 man GANG LoL So Harden & Westbrook ... Yeah i think James would want to leave thn you have no kd no beard & no adams 😂😂😂

[@nathanbaca5131]

Of course you'd rather have harden but it's a matter of keeping him. He wouldn't have resigned with OKC when his contract expired. Better to trade him and get draft stock in return than let him walk away and the organization gets nothing out of it. That draft stock later becomes one of the best Centers in Adams. Smart move by OKC.

[@leondy1526]

@@nathanbaca5131 No. Harden wanted more money than what OKC offered him, but the organization was too cheap to pay their third best player some of that money. So he left for a better contract. If Harden stayed, KD wouldn't be known as a snake, Russ and Harden would've obtained their first ring already. But with that said, I like Adams, he's an all-star level center. Probably nearly as good as Andre Drummond.

[@blackwidowbestavenger1778]

Tommy Wright da 1 man GANG no I would rather have Adams

[@jdproductions5813]

Caine you are the GOAT keep up your grind whenever I feel I can’t do something I watch you tell these inspirational stories Thank You for giving me hope

[@CaineLovesCali]

appreciate it man

[@jdproductions5813]

CaineLovesCali np u deserve it

[@RumblyAxe]

thunder nation stand the fuck up my boy my thunder

[@OcTavius2457]

juju drop-king thunder trash first round exit

[@LG-sk9cj]

KennyTheGrape ur funny

[@Scavs_Inc]

Thanks for the work on this video. I always enjoy watching him play knowing his story makes it that much enjoyable. More vids like this

[@hellohi3212]

Loooooool!! It’s pretty easy to get noticed when you’re 6’11 at age 15

[@firearmsteflon9895]

He didn't even touch a basketball until he was 13 or 14 its very impressive

[@l.o.v.aempire9763]

Fact: A NZ Article said about steven dad that he was around 6"8 where his brothers were around an average of 6"9 and his sister average is 6"0

[@mflynn2795]

So happy this man is making 100+mil. After that long journey he deserves it

[@sdhsbbdns2507]

steven adams is very similar with jonas valanciunas. 1.they centers and both play very similar 2.both underrated 3.both are 3rd best players on team(my opinion)

[@loro2614]

Adams plays like whiteside

[@loro2614]

I will tell you why if you want to know

[@johnocoldani]

Love the research you do! All the work you put into your videos really shows, keep it up bud!

[@bryangarcia1150]

*The best center in the NBA right now!*

[@jimmysavage2121]

This nigga said Clint capella 😂😂😂😂I’m dead!!!!!! Lmao

[@the_tru_g0at214]

Embeast

[@jimmysavage2121]

Facts facts he’s good but I think Demarcus cousins is the best center in the league too bad he got injured

[@ROUBA33]

ORV LMAO

[@loro2614]

Karl Anthony town is probably the best embiid is up there Clint is not top 5 Whiteisde (when healthy) is top 3

[@reverseangeldragon1748]

the strongest and loving man i adore good work Adam Making us proud

[@adriandeleon163]

4:23 #97 might be Kristaps Porzingis guarding #131 Steven Adams

[@johnocoldani]

Adrian De León good call, it def looks like Kristaps

[@jonathanlambarena9754]

2 years apart from age, it could be him but what the hell would he be doing in New Zealand

[@whiteblack1302]

that was in adidas camp i believe in los angeles

[@CallMeYezzus]

Def not Kristaps

[@smokinganjadaily]

Every time I see collage footage of him Cant help but think about that double step back by kemba

[@joeisproful]

Goat

[@mitchconner2021]

BIIIGGGGG KIWI!!!! A girl I know met him in a Walgreens was wearing his signature camo jacket sweat pants and flip flops in the winter. What a beautiful soul. Gonna miss this guy in OKC.

[@Jdm02.nz.]

is no one talking about how gangsta the Mongrel Mob looks? holy shit

[@alessia.2418]

Awesome video. Now I'm even more hyped to watch his movie!

[@jong2987]

360P squad 🔥

[@GBHanny8]

That was an awesome. Thanks for researching and putting the video together.

[@polojxden3955]

EARLY SQUAD WHERE U AT?

[@sanorocD]

here sweetie

[@wizzroz4362]

Idk

[@michaelgerhart1809]

Great video man, I was 100% focused the whole video. Did a great job and I learned a lot. 👍🏼

[@Ariza100]

Do Quinn cook next

[@grossla8053]

Dodgerduck55 5 fake ass warriors fan

[@nyxassassin7870]

#1 fan of Adams!!!! He rules the court!!!

[@biserq3259]

Steven Adams went from "Be home by 9" to "she calls me daddy"

[@joshuasalapar1179]

He's definitely your dreamed Center, such a great player.

[@jacobm710]

If u want do a what happened to al Jefferson

[@christopherbritton1840]

LOve his game and his story. Great video very informative and interesting.

[@Sauczi]

I was raised in the same area as Steven there is a lot of crime around where he was raised

[@TheNerdWhoseNot]

This video was awesome, love Steven Adams it was cool to hear his story

[@e.z.9828]

You're telling me he only uses 0.0001% of his power when he plays?

[@whitecranelens]

Still watching this in Yr 2021👋🏻💯

[@wired8009]

do what happened to evan turner

[@whatsup806]

The outro is underated. Kyrie shooting that jumpshot is very satisfiying.

[@darreldimebag870]

And then he become AQUAMAN.

[@zaidal-nayazi7893]

I didn’t know this about him. So much respect to SA