The Bucks Are Playing Chess While Everyone is Playing Checkers

[@AlexHoops]

Do the Bucks make it out of the East? If so, do they win in the Finals?

[@theflesh9005]

Yes, best overall team and have won it before, so they have the experience.

[@Pick_W]

Stop referencing 2020 when they were the second best team in the east the bucks will never win again

[@hua..]

@@Pick_W well they are THE BEST team in the east right now

[@F00LSG0LD215]

Is this team anything like Buds' old Spurs team when they had Tim Duncan AND David Robinson??

[@itzwakk335]

Yes and yes

[@style.exe.]

the bucks are the standard from the front office, the roster construction, the coaching, theyre just always in the mix to win and even though im not a bucks fan, i enjoy them from a basketball fan perspective, theyre not content with just winning that ring and being complacent. giannis is someone i wont take for granted and someone ill always love and enjoy watching and wish them success (unless they play against the magic :^)

[@eamparbeng]

Your comment reminds me of what the Spurs were like during the Tim Duncan era

[@johntorres5153]

​@@eamparbeng rite or the warriors of recent years

[@eamparbeng]

@@johntorres5153 yep. The Spurs were partially responsible for the Warriors dynasty as Steve Kerr applied some of their offensive principles from playing under coach Pop

[@FrankDior23]

@@eamparbeng same with Mike budenholzer

[@YaBoySheeny]

Warriors are that as well. Which makes me love my bucks more

[@imrealtrustme3116]

Crazy how a team’s offense gets more complex when Jason Kidd leaves

[@zebracorn4281]

Kidd's coaching ability is like a drink spilled on purpose.

[@_i_a_n_]

Mavs gotta realize this real soon

[@willhooke]

Interesting that someone like Kerr has been elite as a coach, whereas Nash and Kidd haven't managed something like this for sure 🤔

[@zebracorn4281]

@@willhooke Role players are usually better coaches than stars. I'm curious to see Rondo become a coach

[@willhooke]

@@zebracorn4281 it has played out like that to my eyes too 👍🏻

[@dmorin06]

Me watching this video after the heat just smashed the bucks down to 3-1

[@zebracorn4281]

This looks like a modern version of the Triangle Offense and it works so well for the Bucks cause they have a lot of creators in Middleton, Holiday, and Ingles.

[@richfoster4369]

And Giannis

[@zebracorn4281]

@@richfoster4369 and carter and allen and dragic

[@jmgonzales7701]

i want to make this my offense in 2k23

[@jmgonzales7701]

how is this the modern version of the traingle offense?

[@behindthearcyt]

crazy how a couple of months ago i thought it was a toss up between the bucks and the celtics for who would win the eastern conference but now im very confident the bucks will win the conference and the whole thing

[@jeffreyvalentyn6815]

Celtics still good lmao

[@behindthearcyt]

@@jeffreyvalentyn6815 not saying they aren’t but the gap for me between the bucks and celtics was closer a few months ago then it is now

[@myprogram3067]

@@behindthearcyt yep celtics fell off slightly since then for me as well. hope they get back up for the playoffs, but with how marcus smart is playing this season and rob williams being injured is rough for them in terms of defense

[@ethanbielby8125]

Middleton being back is so big for the Bucks. If Middleton had been healthy in the playoffs last year I think Milwaukee would've at least made it to the finals.

[@myprogram3067]

@@ethanbielby8125 it was scary seeing him struggle earlier this season, he’s so much better now

[@rockonileva]

Get a generational talent, slowly build a team around it, solidify a core, give it mileage, make punctual additions as possible... Learn from it, Dallas...

[@maartenvz]

And hire a coach who has shown he is capable

[@rwndae]

and fire Kidd

[@berevanoss]

And sgn Goran Dragic

[@babyeric]

I was surprised to also see the grizzlies be top 5 in halfcourt offense. Would be very interested in a video on their offensive improvement in the second half.

[@rockysalvatore435]

They got rid of their point guard who shoots too much.

[@dash5573]

@@rockysalvatore435 what r u talkin about fool

[@jmgonzales7701]

i want to make this my offense in 2k23

[@AstoundingSciFi]

Great point about how well Jrue and Brook complement each other on defense.

[@njthekingsm34]

That didn't age very well

[@jcsplolonger]

I think Giannis is the last breed of Kobes and Jordans in today's NBA, he may not be as furious as them in terms of leadership but the work ethic and the impact on the team is definitely there.

[@geordiejones5618]

Until he matches Bron and Steph's 4 rings who cares?

[@panagiotisfollas1799]

they will be more. I don't believe this breed will die ever. Those people are the exceptions .

[@southerncoastproductions7587]

​@@geordiejones5618 be quiet lil man.

[@goodestboi7692]

@@geordiejones5618 why the fuck are rings always part of a debate between who’s the best? Rings are won as a team, not a solo player.

[@showsoverclown1293]

​@@geordiejones5618 jealous

[@willhooke]

These latest Bucks videos are A+

[@Jackthunderification]

Great video I really like the breakdowns as well as how you posted each term used

[@julianz342]

Everything you said is true, but sometimes I feel like the defence is lacking like in the last game against the Celtics

[@emmanuelcoquet6257]

Pop recently responded on why the 2014 spurs have not been replicated since by saying it's because there's not a group of guys that gets it like Timmy, Manu, Tony and Boris I think we're seeing that in Milwaukee, a culture of unselfish players with talent It's never gonna happen, but I would love to see Milwaukee being coached by Pop

[@adamwolfgram9507]

Coach Bud is as close as it gets, he was an assistant under coach Pop during the Spurs dynasty

[@riccopatterson2115]

2014 Spurs??? How about Phil Jackson's 96 Bulls or Bulls dynasty period? Pop was a great coach and the Spurs definitely deserve their flowers, but there were a few coaches and teams, who tops them.

[@buhnana6117]

@@riccopatterson2115 have not been replicated SINCE the 2014 Spurs

[@bf12344]

Could you do a video on the Bulls defense? They somehow have a Top 5 defense post all-star break with Vuc and Drummond as their main rim protectors along with Lavine and Derozan as wing defenders. I feel like they need to be doing something neat schematically to be making that work.

[@PaleBlueDott]

Thanks for jinxing us 👍

[@StripedJacket]

Thinking basketball level analysis. Nice vid!

[@willhooke]

I'm in under 2 minutes I definitely agree that this team in better than the championship team And I love that their O is getting more sophisticated Had they made it to the finals last year, I'd have been confident that they'd beat GSW But injuries are a thing, so... That didn't happen Very happy that a small market team is the best in the East and perhaps the best in the NBA Would love for Denver to win it all this season

[@southerncoastproductions7587]

No.

[@southerncoastproductions7587]

Perhaps? They are.

[@jmgonzales7701]

i want to make this my offense in 2k23

[@jeremymoke-sl7zr]

Like ur content bruv nice. Imma big mj fan bin watchin nba since the early 80s. Giannis is just a freak. Hes like a modern day kemp with less hops, sprinkle of shaq, lil bit of Duncan n garnett,and touch of moses malone. Hes an incredible player, in an awesome team. Hope he gets more rings. Legend

[@destructhor77]

Sometimes it feels like Giannis has been made in a lab :)

[@southerncoastproductions7587]

Less hops? Learn ball. You throwing pf names around.

[@jeremymoke-sl7zr]

@@southerncoastproductions7587 im 50,hops is wat we call it here in nz, learn ball yungbuk lol

[@southerncoastproductions7587]

@@jeremymoke-sl7zr lies.

[@jeremymoke-sl7zr]

@@southerncoastproductions7587 do u even kno wat im talkin bou there buk? Lol how old r u? 12? Learn then burn, respect ur elders. Lol

[@Complexityspaz]

I’m just glad they don’t use giannis as the primary ball handler anymore especially when it was so obvious it slowed the offense down significantly

[@noahpalmer6653]

I really like the addition of jae crowder, and joe ingles from the start of the year. Two more pieces that fit the team completely.

[@avyeris]

i dont think anyone stands a chance, especially in the west. i mean if they come out of the east, its OVER over

[@sl33pyhollow]

It's funny that the west have way more stacked teams however the top 3 in the east is absolutely monstrous, probably the 3 best teams in the NBA atm

[@SaadFAzam]

@@sl33pyhollow Top 4 even...with the Cavs

[@greekveteran2715]

Good job man! Really good quality video.

[@evanseekins517]

Giannis' gravity is insane. Just seeing how anxious and overreactive ALL 5 guys are on defense when he's simply inside the arc is crazy. I still love me some lebron if he's got pieces but Giannis is the monster to chase now.

[@MrUnSupported]

What a great video!

[@jollubros1868]

just discovered this channel, you explain everything very well where many are able to understand! i subbed :)

[@katza831]

Look that bucks team is playing chess vs 3 people at the same time Checkmate checkmate checkmate(all losses) great simpson scene describes bucks

[@siyabongakunene5052]

What a wonderful breakdown. And I truly believe that only health can defeat the Bucks in the playoffs. I'm not a Bucks fan but I fear the Deer because between Lopez, Holiday and Antentokumpou they just got too much defense. Plus the return of Middleton and the addition of Ingles and Crowder makes them dynamic going forward as well. Bobby Portis and Javon Carter are no slouchs either.

[@cameronching9403]

Warrior all out offense cam give them trouble and Warriors defense is underrated in the post season.

[@dapyofficial]

The “Firing Jason Kidd” Effect

[@BayAreaHoops415]

This team is stacked and loaded but Giannis and his load management is kinda crazy and I do endorse that, Bucks are also 10-6 without Giannis. 16 missed games would be the most since the 70s for an MVP, whose team was 4-11 when he sat. He's not in the MVP convo but the Bucks look scary ash

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

Giannis has the BEST solo record out of ALL MVP candidates when he plays.

[@paquinraino8180]

Giannis injuries not load managament

[@marcel3942]

He's the best player in the league. He deserves the mvp

[@destructhor77]

Well matter of fact, Giannis is in the MVP convo, just not talked about. And it's been a few years he's been top 5 of the MVP race if not 2 or 3 consistently. But this year he's not aiming at MVP, he's lookings at the finals, I can feel it ! For the beauty of it I would award Joel cause, man he's been a beast this season, and title for Giannis. Ok just finals, I just want to see all time block to save the game 4, the alley oop for the win game 5, and the 50pts close out perf again. It doesn't have to take that form but I wanna see the Greek God at his peak shinning again ! This guy provides, just let him :)

[@geordiejones5618]

Last time Giannis load managed like this he got blown out in the 2nd round. I'll never understand why Bud doesn't play him 40 min a night closer to the playoffs because thats what he should be playing in April/May.

[@randomcat5262]

turns out it was a checkers tournament

[@0thers1d3]

Loving the coverage on the Bucks! We've suffered a Looong time. Lol.

[@AnthonyWilliams840]

Watching this and comparing to it how static the Mavs for example are in offense, and no wonder the Bucks have a much better record. Off the ball movement is so crucial to building a consistent offensive strategy that keeps the defense guessing, and you can't really fault the Bucks for executing their movement so well, and as a result Giannis is getting even better looks when he drives.

[@jmgonzales7701]

i want to make this my offense in 2k23

[@staylowtinostaylowtino7286]

I’m from Milwaukee, we da best hands down!!

[@ShowTheOreo]

When Khris is hot the bucks are unstoppable. Jrue steps up and makes huge plays. Giannis is Giannis. Their roster has like 5 solid 3&D role players. Perfect roster for a coach like Bud

[@nickc.4558]

great vid !!!

[@GlideAndSlide123]

Maybe they should starting playing Checkers so they dont get destroyed by 40 pts.

[@TeeReckzz]

Yessirrr bucks finna Get another ring

[@leoprolalala4885]

I hope so

[@geordiejones5618]

He really needs to add something else to his offense because once he starts losing athleticism he has nothing to fall back on.

[@riccopatterson2115]

@@geordiejones5618 If your talking about Gannis, his shooting has improved, his post up is nasty, his passing game is nice, ect... what more do he need to add?

[@outtatime9836]

As a hornets fan, that one first quarter back in late December /early January still confuses the heck out of me.

[@reidb6327]

Great video

[@rashadmabon8253]

The Bucks are the new Era spurs they in the playoffs every year, one of the top seeds, they have top defenders, one of the best rebounding teams. One of the best passing teams they space the floor great there not flashy, they come to play every night. They have the best PF in the league if not best player, there a low market team. They really play with each I’m possibly wrong but to me this accurate BUCKS SPURS Coach: Bud (learned from pop Coach Pop: GOAT Giannis. =Duncan (best player) Holiday. =Tony Parker(attack, can defend &pass) Middleton. = Ginobli (closer/clutch) Allen. =Patty mills (catch and shoot) Brook better defender =Tiago Splitter (can shoot) Bobby. =Boris Diaw (space floor & rebound) Pat. = Corey Joseph (nice role players) Carter. = young Khawi (defends, hustle) Joe Ingles. = Marco Belinelli (space floor)

[@armaosk]

greay analysis!!!

[@Cellulon_Triptometer]

So now that they have pretty much locked up the 1 seed(5 days ago when this dropped it was not quite as clear), it seems more likely that the Bucks are the best bet for the championship. But simply from an odds perspective I'd pick the field because the Bucks have shown all year that their older roster constantly gets injured.

[@Peakfreud]

Dayum this was extremely top tier analysis.

[@Hoops590]

Holiday is the key and depth

[@brykoech]

Good analysis

[@oofaa]

Should have been playing basketball

[@jeffmitchell9087]

They have the best player in the world, which certainly makes things a lot easier, and yes they're a well-run organization but I wouldn't say they're doing anything out side of the box...they're a small market team and they knew they weren't likely to attract any big name superstars in free agency, what they do instead? they surrounded Giannis with depth of talent instead of star power and built out one of the deepest roster in the league, they also focused on bringing in players who complement Giannis, instead of just focusing on "who's the most talented player we can bring in"...It's not really that complicated of a system though, or anything revolutionary... it's just making smart decisions and realizing "hey we have the best player in the NBA, we aren't going to attract another super star, lets focus on what we can control and not try to do what team like LA and Miami do"

[@ClunFunDun]

Good video

[@elijahschneider3692]

as a bucks fan this is so true

[@thabisosethole9409]

This shit ain't end well

[@woodmana7376]

Crazy how right you were !!!! The bucks are definitely playing chess ….. at home …. During the nba playoffs

[@demmyjimoh4333]

... damn they really do be playing chess

[@Rufusdadoofus]

Agreed. I would love to see suns and them again.

[@dragz_hni]

Especially with Kevin’s Durant now that they have him

[@boomannn]

welp🤣

[@Rufusdadoofus]

@@boomannn yeah idek know what happened😭

[@kod999]

I support bucks. The losses against philly nuggets and warriors worry me, Jrue becomes inconsistent offensively in playoffs and it could become very dependent on Middleton, it all depends on how Ingles crowder Allen connaughton and portis perform in the playoffs. We should be unstoppable but we have to be realistic and know that we actually aren’t unstoppable. Hopefully over 7 games we actually are unstoppable and giannis can win his 2nd chip

[@TiggySL]

I share your player concerns but I feel like you are overreacting about the warriors and sixers. We lost to the sixers by 3, and they had to score 48 points in the 4th to do it (we sold on that, we aren’t gonna let them do that 4 times in a 7 game series) And the loss to the warriors was without Giannis, in overtime, on the road. We would have won it if holiday didn’t sell twice in a row. I don’t think we are going to lose a 7 game series

[@kod999]

@@TiggySL ur right forgot about giannis, just remember those losses hurting after lol, jrue did sell a few times which will definitely be an issue in playoffs, but if other players can cover over each others mistakes then shouldn’t be an issue. I agree over 7 games nobody should beat us

[@marcel3942]

They also beat both of those teams recently

[@kod999]

@@marcel3942 recently?? The first game of the season was when bucks beat philly, after that philly has beaten bucks back to back

[@GIW99]

Referees. That’s who can stop them. 😂

[@miltonG5269]

Our record against the top teams this season really scares me no ngl

[@varunsharma1889]

Bucks are the best checkers team

[@beepiss]

aaaaand they're out.

[@uptownbrown1382]

No

[@mysportisyourpunishment73188]

Bucks will be a hard out. You have to get brook lopez In foul trouble to make him hesitate to have a chance.

[@berevanoss]

7:54 Dragic 🤩

[@mikesaroglou4999]

if the bucks keep shooting well from the perimeter , it's game over. if the defenders guard the shooters giannis will have 50 points if 2-3 defenders guard giannis , buck's shooters will end the game. the only way bucks can lose is if they shoot bricks like 3-4 yrs ago

[@snowboarddan5899]

The bucks should be the favorite for the next 3-5 years or more

[@zentzone]

Hello, can i know where do you get the footage? Really need some to make video on my NBA channel. Thanks!

[@deniedbwayi2477]

The one from the Celtics hurt

[@D1_Offsides]

he cured us..... the boston vs bucks game... lost by 41 points

[@odokawa1]

hope brook doesn't get injured in the playoffs

[@emilyschwoerer8177]

Bucks are the best right now. The nuggets only won by bad refs. Bucks can easily take down anyone in the west and east. Bucks just need a healthy team

[@Arrica101]

And yet Giannis carried the ball 3 times in the second clip and no ref called it.....that's bad refing right there

[@emilyschwoerer8177]

@@Arrica101 he does not carry. Did you even watch the nuggets game

[@accountname9872]

I'd love to see giannis win a bunch of rings.

[@bndy9801]

No I’m sure every team is playing basketball

[@Jmxd21]

Bold prediction: Bucks vs Suns, Bucks in 7 🤷‍♂️

[@emilyschwoerer8177]

Bucks in six

[@dr.wongburger2947]

Bucks are my favourite to win the title if healthy, unless the Nuggets have homecourt advantage in the Finals. Then it would be a bit more of a tossup.

[@RMCOVERS.]

Okc is out here laughing

[@c.k-da-kxnghere]

Buds scheme is brilliant but will it work throughout the entire playoffs? The worst part about really great game plans is that when they don't work, coaches don't wanna change. They figure the players are the problem and not that their game plan has been figured out. I just hope bud has a secondary offense the bucks are ready to run in the third round because that's when this will start showing problems

[@Darkmountaindweller]

Giannis,jrue,Lopez first team all defense.

[@michaelbietsch2864]

bucks nuggets finals gonna hit so hard

[@southerncoastproductions7587]

​@no one exactly

[@michaelbietsch2864]

@@noone-pt4lm 0 basis for this

[@rockysalvatore435]

1:14-2:10 this entire segment is insane bc they showed you when they want someone to win games for them, they go to Khris not Giannis 🔥🔥

[@emilyschwoerer8177]

They go to him be used he was hot. Giannis is not a ball hog either

[@justinbrown2199]

I think it's hard to go to a big to win games most of them are not great shot creators in the 4th as you want your best shooter with the ball. Jordan and Kerr, Every LeBron Finals, and Kobe for shaq

[@andrewchester3527]

Giannis leads the league in 4th quarter but whatever u say daw

[@Cell9074]

@@andrewchester3527 they don't know a thing lol bucks are fine with anyone hitting shots at any time of the game

[@marcel3942]

Gisnnis has been the best player on both sides of the ball this year

[@fezzyt1710]

as a bucks fan I saw just saw this, boy did u underestimate our ability to choke

[@phx24]

Right. Like when they just lost by 40.

[@ubongabasiefiok]

Sounds a bit like how the warriors use Curry in their offense

[@adamengbring8764]

Nobody is beating them in 7 while they've got home court.

[@mayowaesho7595]

dey play

[@mondragon3644]

Bucks in 6 🏆

[@bandito241]

Im calling it. Bucks vs Lakers in the finals. It will go to 6 or 7 games but I think Giannis > AD so Bucks wins the championship.

[@vamheredur413]

Lakers 🤣🤣🤣

[@TreyLopez482]

@@vamheredur413 who cares if that’s what he thinks it’s what he thinks

[@sparklyeyed3386]

Lakers😂

[@kod999]

Let’s see if lakers make the play in for the playoffs first…

[@_i_a_n_]

GBG 🦌

[@Calistic]

and now they have injuries... shouldn't be too bad but

[@John8_43-44]

So you're saying that Jokic is playing checkers?

[@CLBean420]

Nah lol the others are all in a field somewhere by themselves playing monopoly 😂

[@accountname9872]

Anybody tell my why the suns have a blue jersey?

[@strollas]

they havent been good against top contendors. esp tonight 😬

[@lakerfan2874]

So what if they lose in the Playoffs, are they still playing chess? Remember the whole Celtics are the Spurs of the East? Coach Bud was an assistant coach for Pop, and the Bucks have barely made any roster changes in 2 years after trading for Jrue Holiday and Bobby Portis. The Bucks are the Spurs of the East confirmed. They depended on Giannis doing everything like the Cavs with a younger Lebron. Now, after that championship, they haven't had any huge roster blow-up like the Lakers in 2020.

[@kleitosaliagas5668]

Lol, did you even watch this video? Half the plays in the beginning didn't even involve Giannis.

[@DocRiversEnthusiast]

This is some shit you run in MyCareer on hall of fame

[@geraldgabad1373]

🦌+ 🏀 = 🏆.

[@d.j.ravenell7352]

Heatles ❤

[@avp.batari_3457]

knicks in 6 ain’t nobody stopping lefty lebron

[@sqwale7]

Basketball has changed 0:15 is clearly a carry?

[@russellst.martin4255]

36-4 in their last 40.