The Player That Was Kind of A Star! What Happened To Antonio McDyess? Stunted Growth

[@stuntedgrowth]

Right on the cusp of being one of the best of his generation at the position before these things happened. Gotta command him for still playing 16 years, 10 after serious health issues.

[@carlwallace1129]

Antonio Mc Dyess always reminded me of Brian Mc Knight without the S'Curl in his taper fade. He definitely had a stellar career and always was a solid 2nd 3rd option in his starting days and a great rotation player. He always was a yr short from winning a ring coming and going.

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

i think these players be getting hurt because they dunk to dam much

[@carlwallace1129]

@@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW their diet and poor conditioning when they get in their late 20s

[@ntienseudo3933]

JC do a stunting growth on the 07-08 championship Florida Gators team with Corey Brewer joakim Noah etc

[@thebroncokidd7337]

What about Lester Earl man you talk about potential and stunted growth

[@St3phenking13]

A tragedy but salute to Antonio Mcdyess. Phenomenal athlete but definitely a warrior who didn't give up and had a respectable career. Who else remembers that Mcdyess Van Exel Nuggets team?

[@anthonypittman8459]

I played against him in high school, and let me just say it was unfair his junior and senior year . This man child jumped over my teammate to block the game winning shot. Trying to get a rebound against him was impossible. Salute to you doing this story on him.

[@godamar948]

Mcdyess one of my favorite power forwards from that era unfortunately the same thing happened to penny hardaway and other future hall of famers

[@zeroturn7091]

I’m nowhere near the athlete that McDyess was, but I’ve had that injury and wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I haven’t been able to run or jump in 13 years, so he has my utmost respect in making a comeback to that level. Good to see 601 representation on the channel.

[@joshlee6445]

I'll always remember him and Lindsey Hunter as staples off the bench for the mid 2000s Pistons

[@boozywoozy73]

McDyess was definitely one of the more talented PF of the 90's, early 2000's, and all time. It's sad to see how injuries lead to disappointing careers for many NBA players.

[@adgee5401]

Disappointing? He still had a long respectable career.

[@justinalley3399]

he made the allstar game in 2001 and in 5 seasons before the injury he was averaging 18.2 points per game and still had a solid and long career after the injury

[@Intellectually_Ignorant]

Yes Mcdyess was very athletic And Gave Crazy Work To some of the best in that era. those injuries to his knees stunted his growth for sure, In this modern NBA he would be Something to deal with, Salute to him for having a long Career in spite of those injuries.

[@broncobilly4029]

Great video. Thanks for making this. Antonio McDyess is one of the forgotten gems of the 90s who was let down by his franchise. He gave the Nuggets everything he had and they weren't willing or able to support him. They were so bad in the mid to late 90s it's a miracle they didn't move to another city. They not only stayed but they built a new arena in 2k. You could argue McDyess kept the franchise in Denver. He (along with the Avalanche) was one of the few players they had worth watching back then.

[@terrancewoods3463]

I'm still sick he didn't get a ring with my Pistons in 05. Met him several times. He was always a really good dude.

[@17thN.O]

Same here.

[@acp4567]

The refs were on some bullshit that series.

[@robertojasso1866]

I'm sick that he never got a ring with my Spurs either. The Spurs teams after the 07 championship were washed up and then the rise of Pau Gasol and the Lakers happened.

[@SeanEShay]

Man I had high hopes for that Denver team in 95-96. I was a freshmen in highschool addicted to Sportscenter and I thought that team was going to be something - Dikembe, McDyess, Mahmoud Abdul Rauf (who was a whole mf bucket btw), Jalen Rose, and Laphonso Ellis just sounded like a killer starting 5 to me - so much talent!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Me too. That was when AD was at his finest!! I wanted them to get that chip for how they were handling business....oh but Chicago🙄

[@DJRashadHayes]

@@TheRetroWoman80if only they actually played that lineup. Those coaches were so damn stupid. I remember them trying to make Abdul-Rauf into a traditional point guard like stockton when clearly he was a 2 guard. And then Jalen WANTED to play the pint but they wouldnt let him. Ya kno cuz he was 6’8. It was retarded. So u got Abdul-Rauf bringing it up and told to pass the ball inside to fuckin Dikembe who had the post moves of an 8 year old. And Jalen coming off the bench to play the 3. It was absurd. And then the national anthem protest happened and then they started benching Abdul-Rauf. Just awful coaches. Cowards.

[@barleymepodcast2301]

He and Camby… man, what they coulda done. Still absolutely incredible careers for both of them

[@17thN.O]

Same. I loved em both. I used to call him Antonio McKnight cuz he looks like Brian McKnight.

[@nicksandz3209]

His story is like any players that had great potential and fell off, it's always injury that destroys a player career

[@garyclarke3532]

McDyess was the truth. Thanks for giving him some props. I still have a McDyess Nuggets jersey in a closet somewhere at my parents' house

[@cjvaye99]

I remember the time KG tried to start a fight with him, immediately realized he made a mistake and moon walked backwards pulling a little referee in front of him for protection. 😂😂😂

[@thehawk5141]

I remember that. 😆

[@jamesgibson3716]

That was back when KG thought he could punk ninjas. You remember what Bonzi Wells did to him.

[@GHOST91141]

😂😂

[@01Beep]

Rumor has it that KG is still backpedaling to this day.

[@meharinationsportspodcast2582]

​@@jamesgibson3716That was Anthony Peeler in the 2004 NBA Playoffs.

[@mikesully1777]

Maaaannnnn bout time, I been asking and waiting for this for 2yrs😆 FINALLY!

[@DatBoyBlue91]

Dyess was that guy. I wish he never got that knee injuries. He was a high motor player.

[@LeBaby-t3m]

Dice..my favorite player growing up..he's always a fixture on those top 10 plays of the week. Most people remember him as a role player with the spurs/pistons but he was a legit 20/10 monster. Even rasheed wallace said dice was one of the hardest players to guard before the injuries

[@broncobilly4029]

McDyess was 6'9" and 240 lbs. with a huge wingspan, a 42" vertical, and a soft feathery jumper. If you were going to create PF, you would get AM. His turnaround jump shot on the block was unstoppable. He never realized how good he was, and he lacked a killer instinct. He made a mistake coming back to the Nuggets. Their organization was chaotic at that time. He should have stayed with the Suns. He had a couple of serious knee injuries which really hurt him because he really relied on his athleticism. He finished up his career as a valuable roll player on some good Spurs and Pistons teams, but he never reached his potential which makes him a good subject for this channel.

[@jasonharris1636]

Well done, mate! As a Nugget fan, I'd love to see you cover Alex English. He quietly dominated the 1980's! Cheers🦘♥️🇦🇺💙🍻

[@williefaulker]

I'm glad you did a video about Antonio. It's sad that he gets forgotten about now and he gets remembered only for his time on the Pistons and even the time on the Spurs. There are a good amount of fans who just assumed he was a key bench player , but he had a crazy projection before the injury.

[@davidprice4777]

Antonio was nice before knee Injuries!Do Ralph Sampson next;Gratitude for this podcast Sir.

[@AT3374]

About time SG , been waiting for this one. McDyess was a beast before the injuries

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Indeed.

[@MelloMood1]

Antonio McDyess was a good player had hops, power and a good finisher.......I remember when he was at Alabama and was ballin' in the tournament that boosted his stock in the '95 draft. He had a decent career. 🏀

[@benchwarmerss9165]

And this why even through alll the Knicks slander I still roc with ya channel bro 😂😂 cuz it’s vids like this on people like Antonio that’s always gonna draw me in .. back then we saw the potential in most of these players but looking at It all in its totality most the players just hadda “growth stunt” 💯🙏🏽

[@HBK970]

*He was a star in Colorado. Everyone that went to McNichols in that era when tickets were affordable will remember the "McDyess 'Dyess baby.. McDyess 'Dyess baby!!! chants. Him and Dikembe! I remember McDonald's gave out posters of Dikembe and it had his full name on the poster, I think dude had like 7 names, it was cool! Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo plastered all over a poster. To this day I still can't figure out how they put a 7 foot man on a 3 foot poster.*

[@evanjordan5075]

I think he was Blake Griffin before Blake Griffin. Also,definitely would dominate in today's game especially if you combine his athleticism from his younger days with a mid range jump shot he had after the injuries in Detroit. Also JC you should do growth spurt videos on Chauncey Billups and Tyson Chandler. I remember Chauncey bounced around until he got to Detroit and helped them to a championship. Then helped Denver in 2009 to the Western conference finals. Tyson Chandler after a rocky start in Chicago became a defensive and rebounding beast in New Orleans and also helped Dallas win the chip in 2011 and then became defensive player of the year the next season. Like the vidoes and content JC keep it coming.

[@zeroturn7091]

They both started their careers out of position. Chauncey was almost out of the league. Tyson started out as PF, I thought he had Camby potential.

[@evanjordan5075]

With Chandler when he started in Chicago he played next to Eddy Curry (also a center/big man).

[@LeanieSigel]

Was a Suns fan as a kid he was def tuff!!!!

[@mr4cccc]

Thanks for doing the video. Got a chance to play against him 1 on 1 at a basketball summer camp I went to when I was 12. He had just gotten drafted. Great man wish him nothing but the best in life.

[@mrcoliseum]

McDyess - Sprewell - Houston .. Wow! That wouldve been a Great Big 3!

[@sixnine7443]

From the Sip, if only those knees had held up. That Denver Nuggets McDyess was a beast

[@jordanahr6594]

We loved Antonio in San Antonio. Even before he was a Spur we had a lot of respect for his game. In his early days at Denver, every time they came up on the on the calendar and he was healthy, it was a must watch because we knew he was gonna bring that athleticism and high motor to that game so it was a guaranteed show. He was still a very valuable role player when we did eventually get him the last two year's of his career and I personally feel he extended Duncan's career by a year or two with his rotational contributions. He's a really nice guy too if you ever get to meet him, class act.

[@bjnt922]

The Shawn Kemp comparison he received during the draft was dead on. If he hadn’t had the knee injuries he would have lived up to it.

[@who1171]

He was a part of the Billups/Iverson trade, bought out by Denver, and could have signed with any contending team. He rejected all of them to return to Detroit, for a team that cratered to the 8th seed with AI. McDyess fought so damn hard every night for that team and it gave me a respect for him that I’ll never forget. Truly one of my favorite Pistons. He was excellent in the 2008 ECF too. He wanted a ring so bad and deserved to win one. Great career.

[@TOP-THE-TIGER-TAMER]

To get nba checks for 16 years, your growth can’t be stunted

[@rachaad]

The 95 draft class had soo much potential of being one of the best class , if every one had live up to it ( injuries riddle a lot of them )

[@jabariparis9697]

One of the most underrated forwards of that era that don’t get mentioned

[@jessearias2863]

Another great job jc, though he didn't become a star like he should have, he was still successful and had a long career.

[@terrancewoods3463]

Agreed

[@jessearias2863]

Thanks

[@stephenkinq5425]

McDyness was Dat Nyce. Yung LBJ looks nd had a similar game to Tonio , explosive style (similar frame as well) Gud to see him get shine on this channel.

[@dythagreat1]

Dyce was my guy here for the Pistons...the perfect consistent role player u could count on for the middy and rebounds with the 2nd unit...was also super nice and professional....if u haven't already do one on my guy Tayshaun Prince of the Palace...the original holder of the "block" b4 LeBron

[@Vanguard-DaGreat4719]

He fit perfectly with the 2004 Detroit Bad Boys, mad love and respect for McNice lol Detroit will always have love for McDyess, he helped get us a ring

[@theetruth8626]

He wasn't on that Detroit team

[@Ejohns1004]

I get that the channel is called STUNTED Growth and stunt is the theme, but none of these are stunts. He didn't injure himself on purpose or not work hard it was just bad luck. That sucks. I will never forget Mason going "AAANTONIOOOOOO McDYESS" Whenever he scored. Fun player to root for.

[@CornbreadJenkins34]

Bro I asked for this one on your last video and you delivered! You never stop coming thru with great content for your followers !!

[@michaelallen8112]

He was on the same level on Sheed Duncan KG. It's just he had bad landing habit on his 48 inch vert jumping.he has calm tenacity as well great 15 -18 mid range shotas well. Underrated defender.If u can give Dennis Rodman work at his Prime Defense peak far as post defense wise.

[@butchapolinar2305]

holy shit!!!!! ive been asking this for years lol thanks man 🔥🔥🔥

[@ricphilly4520]

McDyess was one of those names I remember seeing growing up he wasn’t a star but wasn’t a scrub he was a solid nba player 💯

[@IronTorch20]

You really have to wonder what those Nugget teams could've been, they could've had Abdul-Rauf and Jalen Rose shooting from deep, McDyess scoring from the post and Mutombo controlling the paint on defense. But unfortunately, McDyess never had a reason to develop a jumper until after he got hurt. But he does deserve a ton of credit for coming back from those knee injuries.

[@nefariousmex2352]

Dude was Badass for awhile

[@nickl4326]

He was a fun player to watch 🤌💪🤘

[@akeme25]

Love your videos! Can you do one on Emeka Okafor? I really hoped he’d be a star after watching him in Connecticut and winning Rookie of the Year (also him and I having the same first name lol)

[@Blowtorchtheboyfriend]

Thats a goode one

[@rocknroll7316]

A torn patella tendon is no joke. I had one and I don't go through a day without pain

[@brandonbooth4265]

He was a beast another case of bad teams and by the time he's on a legit team the injury bug hits

[@leonardmulrooney3806]

That sums it up.

[@HumbledByYahahwa]

That bounce...😮

[@faceman7966]

Great video is was a super talent in the 90’s the power forward was loaded I forgot about him excellent video

[@6elato33_7]

Content Always on point bra🔥💪🏾💯

[@kirbyrobinson525]

Great job brother appreciate your content

[@bofuthereturn]

he still had a long career after reinventing his game as a role player.

[@PoetryJesusY2K]

McDyess had as solid of a career as he could after injuries he was all hustle and a great fit on the pistons. Yeah he was a #2 pick but no one can predict a torn patella tendon and broken kneecap

[@robertjones8771]

🙏🏾✊🏽He was GOOD!💪🏾🏀💯

[@Rustyblackleford]

Great video!!! Still waiting for the Sherman Douglas Stunted Growth.

[@poopombeymo7056]

can you do Drew Gooden Raef Lafrentz Elton Brand Desanga Diop Antawn Jamison Joe Barry Caroll Mike Dunleavy Andrew Bogut Elden Campbell Danny Manning and Antonio Davis next @Stunted Growth ?

[@mlopez4546]

His biggest mistake was leaving Jason Kidd and the Suns to go back to the Nuggets🤦‍♂️

[@cishansen4162]

I loved him on the Pistons and Spurs when i was a kid.

[@mrvnist]

I played with Antonio at Bama. He was special. Never seen someone so athletic as a big. Also remember, those teams had Jason Caffey, Roy Rogers and Jamal Faulkner along with Antonio on the front line. We were loaded. Special talent.

[@FOUR7_media]

Could you do a video on Gerald Henderson Jr, he was a top scorer / borderline All Star on Bobcats teams before his hip injury but he doesn’t get mentioned or talked about anymore

[@rocknroll7316]

He didn't back down from Hakeem . I think they once had a good shoving match and I'm not talking about the film clip that is shown here. I was a damn near throw down

[@DB800187]

Good video. McDyess was a beast!! Wish he couldve stayed healthy.

[@jasonflanders2997]

@stuntedgrowth have you done a segment on glenn robinson ? Love the channel keep the content coming

[@kundanlini1]

I met him in Alabama he played for my Pistons

[@jabdullah3092]

Them injuries smh his time with the nuggets tho was very good

[@lcchill]

That injury he suffered in New York did him in!!

[@MarkCzmic420]

Great video Thanks brother

[@ttenkrut]

Great upload!

[@shaaheenjohnson1617]

Forgot about dude, back in early 2k he was a beast 🔥🔥🔥

[@jamalwilliams3228]

yo bul... good work as always...i would love to see a story about scottie thurmond... the shooter that played with big-nasty at arkansas under nolan

[@IraFowler3]

Would love to see one on Carlos Arroyo at some point

[@j.santiago7022]

Roy Tarpley. RIP

[@jadprinz482]

That trade to the Knicks was the kiss of death

[@Evom777]

It was, and it sucked.....I watched him in pre-season on the Knicks and he was looking legit before that injury.

[@MrHayes-vh6wl]

Mcdyesse was nice . Superb mid range jumper VERY dependable!

[@djsamplegee]

Great player...

[@GHOST91141]

When he went to Phoenix I was so happy

[@teddrickjohnson3580]

AM was so athletic and energetic for the nuggets in the mid 90's , But he seemed to take a beating doing so, But it's a different era of 🏀 now and if he brung that game he'd be a problem in this generation..Salute JC👍

[@curiouslymavismade]

Loved this guy as a Nuggets.

[@dlrichardson56]

no lie i was warching the game in real time when he hurt his knee! i was 14 years old

[@ocampbelltx]

Antonio McDyess aka Brian McKnight😂😂

[@kcjamdab2155]

Bro how old are you because Antonio McDyess got hurt but be4 that he was a DOG an if not 4that he was better than kg

[@frankernest3712]

In today’s game, the Nuggets would have gave him 167 million instead of 67 million. Also, Antonio is a gold medal Olympian, put some respect on his name

[@Self-University]

Do Joe johnson Next.

[@NovaBlunt-v3y]

Great video, Could you do one on Anthony Randolph

[@timmayes2863]

This one is a mistake I watched him play in college and his entire NBA career he was a great player even after the injuries

[@Supersupremegang]

Antonio always looked like a Basketball Brian McKnight lol

[@TicoFreako]

How about Scotty Thurman or Miles Simon?

[@gmon3y46]

Do Joe Jackson from Memphis. Was top ranked and his cockiness and ego had him out of the NBA soon after making it. We’ve been hearing that he’s been dealing with mental issues lately. He’s only like 31-33 now. Think he lives in Texas now. Played for white station and university of Memphis. Was supposed to be the next d rose

[@highlightboy23]

Danny Manning next for Stunted Growth.

[@Marvilloso]

Sorry to interrupt this party. I remember playing nba live 96 you had create the players that was in the draft around that time. Yea he on that list 😂

[@tharris1906]

Good video

[@spazzaleeny4458]

I used to call him Antonio McSprings

[@stampscapes]

I think the Clippers got three starters for him in that trade which was great for the Clippers. Of course, historically, being on the Clippers was never good for any of the players.

[@tonymyers1756]

can you do a profile on either Joseph Forte ,Ed Cota, Cory Magette, or Xaiver McDaniel.

[@rolandchestnut9076]

HE WAS GREAT UP INTIL HE GOT HURT IF HE DIDN'T GET HURT WITH THE KNICKS THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN A WHOLE LOT BETTER