The Break: Mac McClung explains why he doesn't play overseas

[@cyclingboy788]

its not about giving up on your dreams, its about knowing your worth. a lot of teams could use your talent and actually want you on the roster. get that bag overseas.

[@goldenokoko3211]

💯

[@ExcelWealthAcademy]

Bro, couldn't have said it better myself. I don't think the NBA is the be all end all from a success point of view, it's about your worth. Go get what you are worth. I think this dude is foolish but I know he's young, too.

[@Answ3r27]

You can know your worth, but if you are not playing you are not playing.

[@jayjay0580]

perfectly said brother!!! Your only young once plus your stock starts to go down every year! Take advantage the abilities you have and invest in yourself financially and set you and your loved ones up for generational wealth. Once major injury and its over.....due to the G League? what I have followed this dude for awhile since Georgetown days.....he aint a G league player...he is a professional player. There is levels to this

[@Answ3r27]

Well overseas Euroleague > g league

[@armandoanillo9511]

even if salaries were the same, in his situation i would look for a chance in europe. great opportunity to play, learn, grow, and experience a different culture. i would not see it as giving up in the NBA dream at all

[@OsirisNin]

And that's just the way YOU see it, which is beautiful. We all have different perspectives.

[@purpleperc1012]

players that can shoot the ball are more successful overseas

[@purpleperc1012]

@@OsirisNin The top prospects of this current draft class is currently playing overseas like Giannis and luka he’s giving up on his own abilities that’s why he won’t go overseas he would have a hard time against stronger, more experienced players

[@jacobtheanalyst]

I agree.

[@rutgers182]

you're literally an ocean away. your name wouldn't get called up if you were in the euro league.

[@michaeljohnson6971]

Mac hang in there kiddo you got it bro . We support you here Johnson city TN.

[@BChandlerBaxter]

I'm in Marion, VA... used to live in JC! Went to ETSU.

[@andrewlewis4040]

This is an awesome piece and something I wish we got more of from ESPN these days!

[@davidalford5889]

ESPN is toooooo woke. We don’t get sports content anymore 😂

[@godbodyrock]

yes!...this slaps because we can relate...

[@tinobrown1780]

Go overseas bro. It would probably be your best chance to get back to the NBA. Plus make a good amount of money while you’re there to secure your family.

[@tinobrown1780]

@@cc-ec1if Apparently he does. Whoever is advising him is clueless. It’s quite obvious he’s not good enough for the NBA. He should go make some bread. If you think different, you are clueless too.

[@sharifs649]

@@tinobrown1780 yep go overseas make great money tax free try the NBA in three years

[@deboman81]

@@cc-ec1if Now, now guys. Let’s not fight over this guys future now lol.

[@kinidiosodlosios6892]

@@cc-ec1if he is right is even better chance to be drafted if youre playing good in Euroleague

[@jaysusu8623]

Like my ex wife- take the money

[@michaelonyemenam258]

I remember watching his high school mixtapes and games on ballislife. Bro was a legend during that time, making crazy dunks and pull-up 3’s. I was 9 at that time. Didn’t know where he went till this vid popped up.😕

[@drecool6976]

Hope he gets his chance , Loved his game and attitude since High School.

[@nickk4010]

Cant wait to watch Mac in the NBA dunk contest. Been a fan since his ball is life HS videos.

[@ssj_anomaly4688]

Ik you weren’t disappointed 😂

[@leslielatture7152]

The thing about hanging around and waiting to be called up to the next level is each year the player pool is exponentially larger and his window gets smaller and smaller. As someone else stated, go overseas, make millions then come back, finish your degree and put your education to good use. Only so many slots in the NBA and he may have missed is shot at one. I don’t know. Hope he succeeds where ever he lands.

[@lindawilliams2342]

Well said. Go overseas, make millions, finish education and your future will be sound. Remember, basketball is not a secure future yet!!!!!!!!

[@smelltheglove1726]

Right, name an undrafted college player who went overseas, then made it in the NBA, it's just not going to happen, he should enjoy a successful career overseas now while he can.

[@vbps3]

Amen, these kids keep getting better and taller every year!

[@yt.damian]

thats not what exponential means...

[@TheFamousMockingbird]

@@smelltheglove1726 patrick beverley. played in ukraine in 2008-2009, was automatically added to draft next year, was mid second round pick by lakers, never was with the team and moved to greece after that, then russia then houston then $$$$

[@NigerianBaller]

I really hope Mac McClung gets a call up. Me personally, I would rather go overseas and get the bag. Only way I'm staying in the G-League is if I already have money or come from a rich family to where I'll be good regardless, like a LiAngelo Ball. Playing overseas and getting the bag doesn't only benefit you, you can put your whole family in a better situation and change their lives forever. And as a pro athlete, you only have a limited time to maximize your potential. Next season isn't gauranteed, so why not make the most of it while you still can. And traveling to different countries really helps you grow as a person. I moved back to Nigeria in 2014 and lived there for 8 years. Life there was not easy by any means. But living overseas away from your family and friends, you really learn a lot about yourself. And you really find out how resilient and tough you really are. And you will come back home a completely different person with a whole new mindset. I wouldn't change my experience in Nigeria for anything. And I hope to one day travel to all 7 continents

[@501hoops2]

It’s all about knowing your role. A lot of undersized guards fall in love w/ the outside shot and hover around 38-42% from the field. Mac needs to embrace his strengths. Driving, drive and kick, and on-ball defense. Wouldn’t settle for outside shooting or step backs or mid range, unless you’re wide open.

[@jlee222ballin]

okay, coach.

[@kwamewade915]

Straight up! I’m a Gtwn fan and this man had tunnel vision when he was in the team. Lol!

[@501hoops2]

@@jlee222ballin How did you know? 😉

[@Kentarius]

Who are you 2 say what he needs 2 do lmao

[@Kentarius]

@@jlee222ballin exactly mfs on the internet think they know everything

[@TheFilmSpace1]

He needs to up his handle and a consistent shot. It’s sad he’s not in the league but he can be a g league and overseas guy for 10 years +

[@muddyjoe8811]

Watch him play as of recent

[@IvanDiaz-fl6ff]

Facts he’ll never play in the nba also for the simple fact that he’s a ball dominant point guard and can’t even play off the ball against non nba players with no shot and mediocre handles and terrible defense the only good thing about his game is he’s athletic and good in pick and roll and a good passer

[@DerrickL23]

@@muddyjoe8811 Yea you can tell he has not watched his progression he just speaking generically lol

[@paul734]

He needs to be better with defense. I think a year overseas with more organized ball, Mac will be good

[@wreck.create.MAK0]

Plus his defence at the point - there are some freaks in the nba that he just can’t check and to stay on the court he s gotta transform into a stopper or at least a scrappy defender like Caruso . Esp as an undersized two or non creating point . Teams don’t want there role players to be slashers but instead shooters - just the trend of the league now 0:38

[@halturn2634]

I rock with Mac the long way. Keep hoopin bro somebody will realize. Way to show up and show at for the all star break!

[@seteloveetutu2042]

Mac is a baller! Keep going!

[@EvoDidThat]

noah blackwell getting buckets overseas, dude deserves to be in the league as well as billy preston who i went to hs with, they both getting buckets overseas, wish the nba would see their talent

[@abyz1467]

They see it and don’t have any need for it whatsoever

[@JeffMiguel19]

Beautiful struggle. Keep going Mac

[@CoreyC68]

This is motivation!! I wish Mac the absolute best!!

[@mr.johnson8298]

I applaud his decision to commit to his dreams unwaveringly staying the course. I personally go overseas, keep my body right and go to the highest bidder for my professional basketball services.

[@theelogand2]

His numbers prove he can fill a role. Keep with it!!!

[@ryanjones9585]

Players get so caught up with the dream of playing in the league and make poor financial decisions. Sadly, sports is business and every year you are not capitalizing on that is money they will never see again. You only have so many years to play. Life is hard, so my advice is make sure you set up your life financially for the long term. Make that money overseas

[@yekutielbenheshel354]

I agree. He could go to, for example, Europe or China, end up with a few million dollars in the bank after, say, 3 to 5 years (until his body holds out). He'd end up with a nice-sized nest egg. I realize it's tough for a guy like Mac who has always made it to the next level. He thinks he's close to playing in the NBA, but he really isn't. Small white Americans aren't as rare as small ethnically Chinese guys (such as Jeremy Lin) in the NBA, but I suspect the league office pushed the Bulls, Lakers, and Warriors to give Mac a look-see because the NBA's marketing folks would really like to see Mac playing in the NBA. The problem is that production folks (GMs and coaches) aren't worried much about marketing; their primary focus is on winning. I presume there's no way they want a guy like Mac on their team. He's not good enough to play in the NBA... not even close. He's wasting his time and squandering the chance to make easy money overseas by chasing an unrealistic dream. He needs to get a new team of advisors to guide him. His current team is misguiding him.

[@godson8817]

@@yekutielbenheshel354 Shut up sir

[@jonisafreak3]

@@yekutielbenheshel354do you remember that red headed guy that got drafted to the warriors and left for overseas immediately after his rookie season? Some people understand very quickly that the NBA is not for everyone. I hope this kid figures it out.

[@yekutielbenheshel354]

@@jonisafreak3 Actually, I don't remember, "that red headed guy that got drafted to the warriors and left for overseas immediately after his rookie season." Mac Mcclung has a problem. He feels like he is close to making it in the NBA. He isn't but the NBA is apparently misleading him (3 call ups by the Lakers, Bulls, and Warriors and G league MVP) because, I suppose the NBA marketing brass in the league office assume that Mac Mcclung would help them market the NBA. Obviously, there aren't many short white guys who can jump like Mac and play basketball as well as he does. The GMs and head coaches, on the other hand aren't willing to "take one for the team." In this case, the team is the NBA as a collective entity, not any one particular team (franchise). I am merely guessing, but I guess that Jeremy Lin was forced on a bunch of teams because the NBA marketing brass in the league office desperately wanted (and still desperately want) a Chinese national, or at least an ethnically Chinese man, to play in the NBA. I suppose that if Mac were ethnically Chinese he'd be in the NBA now. On the other hand, I suppose that if he were ethnically black African (North Africa has around two hundred million non-blacks who, of course, are Africans), I suppose he'd never have been given any ten day contracts and would almost certainly have gone overseas by now. Some commentators on KZbin think Mac is being discriminated against because he's white. I strongly disagree. I contend he's being given preferential treatment because he's white.

[@futurehofer1564]

brotha you just said everything, these are the facts. And like Pat Bev said, when he stopped tried to make the nba and just focused on playing ball for his team in Europe, that's when he got the call to go to the nba

[@jackblackwhole]

Small guards are very niche in the NBA in general. Jose Alvarado for example dives, steals and get into people’s faces and nerves all the time when i see him play. The ‘energy’ his character brings is probably what Mac misses? Ja Morant not just dunks, insane athleticism and plays like lights out. Hope Mac makes it some day.

[@tainanking]

Mac hasn’t had the best situations. Jose got a great opportunity and made the most of it with the pelicans. Mac is inconsistent and is a scoring guard. If he made more plays he may have a shot

[@joseywales4874]

Mac is white. That’s why they don’t want him. Period.

[@zm3912]

They definitely play different roles

[@jackblackwhole]

@@High1QWealth Dame is actually bigger than Mac if you are comparing weight according to wiki and bball references. So i guess you are a little below the intellectual level of this idiot? Also, Donovan is shorter but about 15kg heavier compare to Mac😂 last time I checked 95kg does not equal to 83kg…

[@conandoyle1740]

morant is significantly taller than mclung. Longer reach and so on 185cm vs 190cm is a huge difference in NBA standards.

[@jamardaniel9455]

I respect his work ethic and desire a lot of people want the best for him. He's not afraid to chase his dreams you have to go after what you want to get what was meant for you.

[@Saynoclaasic270]

man S/O to my guy Poneman!! interviewing on espn!! from making chitown hoop videos in the mid 2000s to ESPN!!!! crazy!!

[@davidfrey5654]

Many current NBA players, once played in Europe. For example... Kyle Hines (Atlanta Hawks) Alex Len (Chicago Bulls) Evan Fournier (Boston Celtics) Nikola Mirotic (Chicago Bulls) Ersan Ilyasova (Milwaukee Bucks) Nemanja Bjelica (Miami Heat) Boban Marjanovic (Dallas Mavericks) Willy Hernangomez (New Orleans Pelicans) Juancho Hernangomez (Minnesota Timberwolves)

[@marcorossi2854]

Hynes never played in Nba. He built his whole carrier in Europe, starting from italian 2nd division up to winning Euroleague multiple times. He's a great player and a great ambassador for the game.

[@joseharper3314]

Man I hope this young man makes it.

[@4realGTFOH]

He's got the right attitude. He reminds me of Van Fleet when he got going. Gots the talent and it will evolve.

[@MultiAmbivalent]

Come and play in Australia Mac. Players like Jae'Sean Tate, Torrey Craig and our own Jock Landale used it as a stepping stone to the NBA. Even Matthew Dellavedova was picked up again by Sacramento after one season back home. And players like Jarrell Martin and Jaylen Adams (both ex-NBA) used big seasons in the NBL to jump to big Euroleague teams and good money. A few made big money leaps to China as well (Jo Lual-Acuil, Duop Reath). Plus you have all the Next Stars guys (Melo, Giddey, Dieng, Hampton). Plus it's a fun place to play, particularly Sydney.

[@MultiAmbivalent]

@PaPa Shango okay...not sure what Australian gun laws have to do with Mac McLung. I may be saying something wild here, but I would even suggest that a country's gun laws wouldn't be factor in his decision to play overseas.

[@pineapplesideways3820]

Make little money playing in Australia

[@MultiAmbivalent]

@@pineapplesideways3820 yes the money isn't great, but it represents a strategic decision in the long-term. As the season is quite short, if you perform well you can be back in the NBA soon enough, i.e Dellavedova. Basically, these days if a player chooses China over Australia it is because they're acknowledging their NBA time is over. But if a guy signs with an NBL team then he still believes he is a shot at a return.

[@kfox5301]

You missed the most well known and highest draft pick Lamelo Ball

[@stephenkitchingman2931]

@@MultiAmbivalentI agree! Come play in Aus! You’re name will be forever highlighted here in aus because we’ll be watching your highlights over and over again! You’re name will be bigger then Melo’s name was when he played here But don’t play for Sydney or Melbourne United pls 😂 Either Perth or Melbourne Phoenix 😂

[@SupernaturalWB]

The thing I don't think Mac is realizing - It already has happened. He's been under multiple NBA contracts. He's played in multiple NBA games, for multiple teams. There's nothing left to prove. Anywhere he goes he's made it.

[@saugabwoy]

I agree with you 100%. He's already played in NBA games. He can go overseas and get that bag. Playing in the Euroleague is the best of both worlds. You can make good money, while playing In the second best league in the world . If he proves himself there, he will get another shot in the league.

[@sirhoopalot1125]

Mac you can still go to the league from overseas lmao

[@sepelinit1185]

@@cc-ec1if It was an idea/option presented you emotional blimp!

[@SickPillow]

Much worse chance to get into the league. they don't hand out 10 day contracts or 2 way contracts to people in foreign leagues. Also totally different environment, training, etc.

[@gseric4721]

He wants to compete and prove himself against the best. I think I finally get it now. Must be that way with dozens of other professional players.

[@Papertowels68]

@@SickPillow PJ tucker and many others have gotten contracts from overseas

[@dipper5835]

@@Papertowels68oone said its impossible, just your chances gets even smaller then it already is. Its better to learn the nba style of basketball and get use to their things since he is still young and can improve in their way than going overseas to learn that style of basketball. There is a reason people that perform well in overseas don't get the same performance in nba, they are two different style of basketball

[@bobbej100]

He's and undersized 2, and not a pass first type of guard. He needs to make the most money he can. Nothing wrong with going overseas and coming back

[@enterpassword3313]

Hes alteady making about 1.6 million this year...

[@lifeonthebrinks4790]

He can't play in the NBA. He should focus on communist China and just sell his soul to those monsters.

[@richbynoon]

just learned about this kid....seems to have a good head on his shoulders

[@thebasketballscout]

Great way to put it! Deal or no Deal. Let’s go Mac!

[@Mike-xz9dg]

It’s a horrible analogy

[@9InchHandle]

He should enjoy the G league and then head overseas if option isn't there. Enjoy the traveling life and make the best of it.

[@person3728]

get the money overseas man - id love to see you develop there too dude! You’d still have a lot of people watching and loving your game

[@theone1796]

His agents analogy was sub par

[@nicolaslopes3737]

Facts

[@dirkstair268]

I think his agent might be sub par.

[@RickBizzy]

His chance is coming, hes got so much potential

[@edwinhargrave679]

He's a great player and should player in Europe next season,and I agree that it would elevate his game greatly.

[@hugopluto543]

mac proved himself in summer league .. bro needs to be on nba team

[@knw-seeker6836]

a few month later the tables have turned wow hopefully he will have a great carrier and no bad press and all the drama

[@rhorn04]

When money isn’t an issue you can look at it this way. There’s a piece on Kyle Korver similar to this. He came from a financially stable circumstance so his approach was different

[@brentduanefoster]

Stay focused, Mac. Sometimes the NBA can’t see what their missing.

[@FrankDenbowDotCom]

Rooting for you Mac!

[@youngdai9094]

Youll be called up one day gang hopefully soon ina good fit i been watching my boy since his highschool highlights when i was a freshman💪🏾

[@BChandlerBaxter]

My alma mater (Marion High School, Marion, VA) has played Mac's (Gate City HS VA) each year for 70 years, they're an hour away. I've had a front seat on this for years now. I think he'll get a standard contract. I don't know if the Blue Coats are the right match for him because he isn't consistently thriving there like out west, and I don't think his agent is the right fit for him either, no offense to anyone. He's one of the most athletic people in the world without question. He has the ability, the work ethic. As long as the process doesn't discourage him to where it affects his play he'll be ok, he's more determined than anyone I've ever seen.

[@gbmike99]

Rooting for this guy

[@famouscriminals18]

Honestly, I’m surprised the Orlando Magic hasn’t picked him up. The dude is undersized but makes up for it with insane athleticism

[@airhawaii23]

Mac is already a Legend. Right now, he is just Realizing His Dream. Big ups Mac!

[@carloshambrick2586]

Legend??? Really?

[@BrentBillups]

Always been a fan bro… But the G-league is a dream killer in itself.. Go overseas and get the respect you deserve as a superstar

[@BarcelonJ]

If he gets an offer in a league with higher competition overseas, I think he should go. I believe that his vision, passing, and leadership will grow overseas.

[@THEHD330]

I want nothing but the best for Mac

[@RL-521]

Fr he is the goat Fr

[@THEHD330]

@@RL-521 being a white man, he put us on the map as far as hoop mixtapes go... my mans had INSANE highlights...

[@GregSkinner]

rooting for this kid

[@joelv92]

Rooting for him!

[@sonsfather559]

One of my favorite high school and college players of all time. Straight dog.

[@dwalkokc2593]

Dude is special I don’t understand the league sometimes

[@erikarmbricht1092]

This has aged excellent, doubled his NBA earnings after the dunk contest. Hope he can perform in game and make a lasting impact

[@Interstellgretz]

This cat right here is the definition of you can’t tell me nothing , cause I’m go do it 🤯❤️‍🔥🤯

[@alexdaniel3530]

Always thought he would have been better served staying and playing another season at Tx Tech. He left two years of eligibility on the table.

[@inandoutoftheabyss9953]

haters didnt think he could play D-1

[@Blocdown]

bro really should try the nbl they need people like him

[@DwainDwight]

best of luck Mac. Keep working. Make it happen.

[@newthesis9480]

At the end of the day, only a small handful of people will make it into the league. But if I could get paid $60-80k a year to play ball, I would take that any day over $150k to work an 8-5 job.

[@wreck.create.MAK0]

He just needs to keep working and the right spot will open up eventually. Look at Pat bev. But he s gotta work on his defence and shooting to hold a spot - and not save his energy for offence as he does .

[@staydaffy]

Pat Bev is better. He's just past his prime now 34 years old.

[@MichelePonte]

Bev went overseas

[@nimajaytv6156]

Kid is 24 and only going to remain in his prime for MAYBE the next 9-10 years. Don't waste your time, youth, and athleticism praying that you'll remain on an NBA teams roster spot. Go play overseas, secure the bag, secure your future, and if you really are HIM... an NBA team will call you up.

[@DriveandThrive]

The Lakers messed up they could use him right now

[@jmcgee39]

Keep putting in the work and an NBA team will come calling. I can't knock him cuz he's doing it and I'm not but he needs to stay in the G-League, put in the work and hopefully get that NBA call up.

[@tonysopranooo1]

L take.. passing up millions overseas for the small chance that he "might" get called up.. a bag is a bag, what if u he tears his ACL this year and can't play anymore. Poor financial decision

[@Seven7ails]

Hang in there , Mac. Keep up the drive

[@justinwilson957]

KEEP STRIVING YOU GONE GET THERE

[@BakiSmaki27]

He can maybe make it as a hustle/spark type off the bench but for that teams are going to want him to be at least decent defensively.

[@davidcruze111]

It's crazy to think there's not a NBA team that could use Mac. He was on the Lakers g League team you think the Lakers can't use him?

[@1BitcoinVersus]

s/o Jameer Nelson Solid Veteran PG while in the league

[@bartholomewlyons]

Thanks to that decision he stayed, entered the dunk contest, won it and got a Puma deal (which is likely to be in the 6-7 figures as well)

[@Idkyou89]

So if you compare macs high school career to bronnys high school career there’s no way you can say bronny is better than mac and mac can’t even make the league and yet you have all these people saying bronny will make the league smh 🤦‍♂️

[@sp123]

Bronny is making the league because LeBron will sign to the team that drafts Bronny

[@tonysopranooo1]

bronny is a way better player.. shoots better, passes better, better handles, and still growing probably to like 6'6-6'7 when he's done

[@tonysopranooo1]

@@sp123 bronny is a 10x better player than mac

[@Idkyou89]

@@tonysopranooo1 Lolol no not even close! Mac was crushing kids in high school and he was the best player on his team! If Bronnys last name wasn’t James and he was putting up the same stat lines as he is now you wouldn’t even know he exists and nobody would even be talking about him and that’s the truth!

[@tonysopranooo1]

@@Idkyou89 Bronny plays against the top players in the country on one of the top programs lol.. Mac played a bunch of nobodies in virginia.. Bronny would average 40 playing against the future accountants and mechanics Mac played against lol

[@DaveShaves44]

Dude looks EXACTLY like Dominic Monaghan it's creepy

[@jonnyqu8794]

By winning the dunk contest he added a lot of value to his potential overseas contract

[@ashtuck8341]

ESPN does a lot of coverage for this kid. I'm not knocking him. We watched him when he played for gate city. The dunk contest with Iverson...all that. But they seem to want him to get a spot more than a lot of others. Could be he's just a Great kid behind the scenes. Let's hope

[@andrew15stewart]

Nah because the dude is white

[@ashtuck8341]

@@andrew15stewart that's what it seems like low-key. They make it about his work ethic. He can afford to not commit anywhere his parents got bread. But every athlete on a g league roster COMMITS. I played college ball and anything semipro ain't shooting fish in a barrel. Good for him but give that same energy on a series or sumthing. Shine for the whole grind. Not just one kid with repeated story lines. 🤔

[@ryanturner8577]

Or maybe everyone know mclung from his fame through high school and the fact that he was last years g-league mvp, has had multiple small contracts for NBA teams and still isn't in the league. You guys don't understand hype do you? Always go straight to race it's hilarious.

[@htht856]

@Andrew Stewart espn also has a lot of coverage on Bronny James because he's black and lebrons son.

[@MG-fn9xw]

It’s bc he’s white it’s bc he’s black it’s bc he’s Asian. . . At this point we jus need a bet version of sports for you Andrew Stewart. ESPN hasn’t gone woke enough, one story of a regular all American kid an ur black panther whiskers go up

[@4kdefinition70]

I think the point he is making he would rather be a vet min guy who gets his playing time in garbage time than be a star over seas

[@Thekidsisco]

Give him 2-3 years he’ll be a star in the NBA watch

[@TrueCody]

Man, at least if he went overseas he can make good money and still has the chance to get called from the NBA if he does right over there.

[@godbodyrock]

this man broke Iverson.s state scoring record in VA as a high schooler...but when you see cats in the league it.s hard to quantify how athletic and skilled these dudes are...like you think no one plays defense in the league but peep: the offense is just that good...dudes hitting all net with a stretch hand all in your face...very small margin for error...they have dudes on the bench who can heat up in spurts...his game does not compliment the nuances of the league...at least not as demonstrated right now...but grind is what makes the man so I mos def want to see him shine...his passion will elevate his chances...

[@jicalzad]

Yeah I’d consider getting paid overseas. The int’l game has gotten a lot better. Plus, NBA scouts still keep an eye out for overseas talent

[@internetexplorer1593]

Tell me he’s not Rodger Federer’s son in those close ups

[@pg13pacernation30]

Get this man on a roster

[@trailblazer77]

China is calling for the best next great white hope😂

[@wavesonswim8128]

He’s on one

[@captt2155]

If jj barea made it to the nba this guy definitely deserves to be there.

[@rayzrealm]

*Gotta respect Mac! When he’s a starting point guard in the league I want ya’ll to remember turning your back on him.*

[@joebuffy1840]

Yup this dude needs a shot.

[@armin38822]

Going overseas is not always the same. Actually is far from it. If he has offers from top EUROLEAGUE teams then he should definetly grab that. Top notch basketball in good cities.

[@montrazoliver5731]

I don’t think overseas should be your pro debut. Once he establish a nba spot then he can go overseas if he’s cut and then come back. But if his first. Gig is overseas idk

[@drippenbach]

the whole point is that overseas competition is easier compared to the United States. He is trying to satisfy his dream of playing in the league and is afraid by taking what is being given to him. He will not have the opportunity to make it back to the United States.

[@tonysopranooo1]

@@drippenbach money is money, not sure why he's so preoccupied with the "NBA".. NBA is not for everyone, he's passing up millions of dollars he will never see again

[@marcorossi2854]

I think this is him idealizing the NBA and completely ignores the fact that there is high level basketball outside of the NBA.

[@23ofSeptember]

Reminds me of a young Dan Dickau. Lots of potential, but just not NBA material.

[@twelve98]

Some bad advice iMo… go get that bag

[@briankehoe7549]

I’m surprised this dude isn’t in the nba

[@carlosnaranjo8116]

Let's go Champ

[@ViolentKknight]

He’s proved himself on every level

[@abyz1467]

Proved what exactly

[@coelhocointech9841]

If he can’t make the nba, the next best place is the Spanish league but I am sure the scouts there would have already brought him over if they though he was good enough… some of the Spanish teams like Real Madrid can beat some of the NBA teams…

[@ochozincko9195]

no, lol they cant

[@overhandright8918]

@@ochozincko9195 right , the merry fck is he talking about

[@billyscott4281]

He can prove himself overseas and play here.. even if he doesn’t he’ll still make more money overseas than in G League

[@tainanking]

He’s had decent opportunities so I believe this season is his last chance. Everyone knows him and has kept an eye but tbh if he wants to really make the league he’s gotta be more of a pure point guard

[@Hinkenzo]

Playing overseas may actually be a better chance to improve the fundemantals he lacks. While the Euroleague doesn't have as much talent as nba, the competition over there is much more fierce than especially regular NBA season. Also playing basketball the right way is pretty much a must. He would have a chance to polish his game against pros, and experience immense pressure.

[@rvbestcritics8480]

Poole spend 3 years in g league before the warriors find him ready for the nba Keep working. It will come.

[@Bigredfitnessmoshe]

Part of one season only,,,,,,

[@CutFromADifferentCloth]

@@Bigredfitnessmoshe Thank You, he doesn't know what he's talking about

[@tonysopranooo1]

poole is also a 10x better player.. nba isn't for everyone, get the money while u can

[@tonysopranooo1]

@@CutFromADifferentCloth fax. poole is a way better player than mac ever was or is .. mac is passing up millions of dollars overseas that he might never see again

[@pharrowtee1419]

Who else is here after the dunk contest?😅

[@RevoZtuns]

He 100% should be in the league

[@SCUMMY4205]

Nah, his IQ isn't uo to par yet. He needs to go overseas and learn the right way to use his skills. He's trying too hard to be a 3pt shooter when that's not his game. He needs to learn to drive to the basket more and become a good passer. That's what his skill set leans more towards. Instead he's trying to do step back 3s like he's James Harden. If he doesn't do that then he's never going to be in the NBA. And in the limited run time he got on an NBA floor, he was mediocre at best. He played in Chicago and LA.

[@abyz1467]

He’s small. Inefficient. Was a decent college player and he’s a moron for not going to play in Spain or France.

[@PrisonMike-]

NBA Slam Dunk Champ 2023

In my opinion, he should move overseas, play in Europe for 3 years, make millions of dollars, get more experience, and then try to come back to the NBA, more mature and with your future guaranteed. He won´t be young forever, and he could get hurt and end his career. Europe is amazing, he would fall in love with the atmosphere there, and he would surely be more valorized there. What is better, to be an all-star in Europe and make millions or a Gleague player, and a role player in the NBA who only plays in garbage time and make little money?