The smartest NBA plays of November

[@lukaslambs5780]

The play with curry making melo run into his own man as a screen was just something I could watch all day.

[@LambNRice]

That Rubio play breakdown was incredible. Marcus Smart made the correct call to try and get the switch, which was correct to do, but Rubio's instant recognition was being two moves ahead. What looked like a defensive breakdown was just Rubio being that much further ahead on the chess board.

[@Jabbersac]

I feel that Rubio sometimes doesn't get the recognition he deserves for his passing and court awareness. Unfortunately, he just doesn't have the shooting and volume scoring ability to become an All-Star!

[@walieburns2372]

I agree Rubio makes reads like this all the time and can do it in traffic .His iq is crazy

[@musicandmagic909]

Rubio been underrated forever tho

[@kyscojastar]

@@musicandmagic909 probably because he was hella overrated when he was getting drafted

[@LambNRice]

@@kyscojastar he was so overrated that he became underrated

[@benblack7330]

That Bucks play to give Giannis a head of steam, open the paint, and have a potential 3 perimeter shots is so perfect for their lineup.

[@libraalibaba]

That was an amazing play.

[@rudinah8547]

Visually it was my favorite

[@Triplefga]

bro im so stupid with all these subtle nba plays but the moment i saw the middle was open yeah i already knew its giannis time

[@csanadhorvath]

Its incredible what a few months can do for Budenholzer, everyone was calling for his head, now almost everyone is convinced he is a genius :D

[@waltdoggentertainment5612]

It's scary!

[@coledorillo6685]

That Rubio pass was fuckign deadly and I would never even caught the brilliance in that pass

[@dbk663]

If this is a new thinking basketball video series I am over the moon excited for it.

[@Megg028]

So much this!

[@Sam-eo2ky]

Yes! Smartest plays of the month maybe?

[@michaelcho6484]

hunted for comments like this. this was so fun to watch

[@johnlouiscaga8565]

same

[@100Xsprinkles]

This is espn detail on steroids

[@zekedeblaay4211]

The Cleveland play was outstanding. Amazing that Washington adjusted and could have been beaten by a layup - what they adjusted for. And they still got beat a different way. Clevelands cool with me.

[@ThinkingBasketball]

This is a Cavs channel now.

[@zekedeblaay4211]

@@ThinkingBasketball works for me :)

[@shanethompson9891]

Scottie Barnes was so hard to evaluate in the draft on offense but his defense is so nuanced he deserved his spot in the draft.

[@JeffMcLeodStyle]

Speaking of Scottie's nuance, he has the most suttle fakes on offence that lead to huge payoffs. Look at the fakes that lead to buckets at 0:02, 0:18, 0:50 and 3:30 of his highlight package here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5CyYYeZaLZsl7M

[@haydenfraser1543]

i have to say, whenever you post. it feels like an early christmas present

[@reidb6327]

Yep

[@septemberwanka8893]

This is the feeling ive been trying to say through words

[@BFCNick]

if he posts in the 6 months proceeding christmas it's belated...

[@gordont1767]

Dump

[@jeroen6275]

I watched that Giannis game winner before but didn't notice exactly how everything that came before lead up to that moment. This is why I watch.

[@alexwhite3830]

I don't know, 3 clear steps, travelling

[@paquinraino8180]

@@alexwhite3830 Watch all the guards and you'll see that they make the exact same things, especially during their step backs but hey, when it's for shooting 3's it's cool, ain't it? Anyway that's a gather step and you can even argue that the first step was still during the dribble. Also watch the Demar Derozan clip he uses the gather step on his euro step too

[@recoil53]

@@alexwhite3830 Everybody gets that call. Everybody. But Giannis is the size of a center and has huge steps. Years ago Brad Stevens thought it was a dribble too - until he watched the video.

[@alexwhite3830]

@@paquinraino8180 gather step, catching the ball step, cannot handle the ball step. Soon basketball would turn into handball where they just run around with a ball

[@alexwhite3830]

@@recoil53 I understand that travelling is part of NBA now, but still adding such moments to top plays' list and especially choosing it over real beauties (e.g the one that Rubio did) is a bit ... wrong?

[@Matheus-vs3qt]

That Rubio play Its just amazing for me on how these guys can notice all these things at real time at the court, with everything happening so fast, they really live in another dimension, my favorite play yet a bad defensive call by Boston.

[@Desi365]

Repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition. You know what's coming, you can "feel" it. I mean, some of them, like Rubio, do. And then, be creative.

[@walieburns2372]

Like a qb reads the field a great point guard or passing big(joker) can read the defence and tell when they are out of position. 🔥

[@ThinkingBasketball]

The speed of the NBA game is astounding.

[@recoil53]

@@walieburns2372 QBs surprise me more, since 300lb men want to run full tilt into them. There is no way I could calmly survey the field play after play.

[@sebu1301]

Rubio is a basketball savant

[@grim_wav]

This segment is fantastic! please let this be a regular series on this channel

[@jamesjohnson944]

That Rubio Marcus Smart clip was like watching Death Note in real time.

[@juandiegobernal8473]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@hf3969]

"Well, Ricky, looks like I win." - Marcus Smart, probably

[@zachrayy288]

@@hf3969 together we surpass boston! -Ricky Rubio

[@saeednaser7700]

Trae jumbs everytime after the loop to simulate dunking is one of the underrated smart iq plays

[@DaveChappeleIsGod]

+1 chemistry every time lol

[@TheNatcon1]

This is a genius idea for a video series. Ben Taylor the GOAT

[@hsimah5921]

LOVED this format. Really enjoying seeing high level court vision

[@NightWang]

Absolutely love this new style of analysis always love seeing the intricacies of these plays. Nobody puts out videos this well researched, Thinking basketball is the GOAT

[@vishalanjutgi3157]

Favorite play hands down was the rubio lob to allen. He and smart were playing chess right before our eyes! So insightful to get a small glimpse into the mental aspect of playing basketball at the highest level. Thank you for posting this, the entire video was so fun to watch!

[@sihyuanwu5492]

Love this kind of formatting Ben! Also, I’ve got to mention that Trae also did the off-the-board pass to Collins during his playoffs series with the bucks as well, that kid’s got balls lol

[@SeanGrady90]

Love this idea!!! I hope we get one of these every month. It’s like the opposite of “Shaqtin A Fool” - what should we call it: “I’ve Ben Thinking” maybe?

[@ConfusedClarity]

Curry putting Melo into Plumlee screen was hilarious but he got enough of my votes already. I was going with Rubio pass but than realised that all that could have been avoided if Langford would just get back to Garland and Schroder picked Rubio. So I'm giving my vote to Derozan because I don't recall ever seeing it before.

[@_adonisk]

this format is amazing, I could watch these daily

[@Toad22484]

Anything Steph does is so entertaining I swear haha. Love the format as well, thanks so much for the amazing content!

[@lgm_nyk]

The quality of this channel is incredible. As a Knicks fan I was amazed by that Derozan finish when I first saw it. Keep up the great work

[@sirdumhuveniii359]

BRILLIANT VIDEO!! Please keep these coming, love your breakdowns of the “unnoticed” sides of the game!

[@t-mofisher8922]

loved that play design from the Bucks to get Giannis a free runway!

[@walieburns2372]

Those assistant coaches are amazing.

[@twanvanderlinden745]

Just want to drop in to say that I think this format suits your style of analysis perfectly. Your player profiles work very well due to this same in depth scouting of specific plays, and I am pretty confident in my guess that this would be a great way to showcase coaching trends in the future

[@benmacgillivray8042]

Love this kind of video, Scottie Barnes calling for the ball takes the cake this month by far!

[@jamesmartens8543]

Love the format would watch more :)

[@wanderlustwarrior]

2:56 That Cleveland play really was CRAZY. I audibly reacted when I realized what just happened.

[@access87665]

I love this. A great balance of highlight and context with analysis that enhances the beauty.

[@futurehofer1564]

I love that you are back to posting more frequently!

[@BoolatGuzairov]

Actually enjoy it more than the breakdowns dedicated to particular players. Curious sets & quality explanations is the combo pretty hard to find on KZbin. Nice!

[@pincio6167]

Much better than the usual dunks highlights!

[@fsm0805]

Honeeeey, honeeey TB just posted!

[@mclovinowns121]

That was great please do it every month

[@chrisdoherty9466]

Appreciate this. Helps me understand better what I'm seeing. Love Payton II, Larry Bird, Rubio.

[@lucasedmonds5120]

Love the format. Basically everything you put out is extremely high quality and this is no different. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@kezron88]

Love these videos, cant wait for more of them! Scottie being Scottie was amazing to see

[@demhipyoungsters]

That Scottie Barnes highlight was hilarious! I watched the game and didnt even pick up on that lmao

[@tahina2286]

All that tactical breakdown, I love it ! Could watch hours of content like this !

[@diegorivec]

I love this format. Fun, detailed and also a great way to improve your own skills without practicing, it's like free bball lessons haha As always, keep the outstanding work Mr. Taylor!

[@hinglemccringleberry9257]

That last play design by the Bucks was amazing, it clears the paint for Giannis but does it deceptively so that Charlotte doesn't have time to react. Amazing finish by Giannis as well.

[@josephleong3714]

good vid really open my mind to find more creative play

[@flopadrop111]

This is beautiful: slo-mo replays and just enough explanation. You've earned a like and subscribe, sir.

[@sherijms4]

1:34 is a Trae Young’s very first preseason game as a rookie against the Pelicans not Summer League

[@lilrayallen13]

I'm lovin the daily/monthly breakdown type videos man, keep up the good work.

[@inordirectional]

Great video! I hope you make these a monthly thing this season. These type of highlights give me a new appreciation for what's going on in the league right now.

[@skippyopolous]

Yes please, more of this. I love these breakdowns!

[@nurcirino]

More, more! The voice, the analysis, the smooth transitions, the play choice, alles ist gut, man!

[@fiddlescanlon]

I never get tired of the spectacular ball movement in Golden State and the Heat there, man! Awesome, love it. I'll take more of that any day! Great video format!

[@shifty220]

Soo on brand for Thinking Basketball to have a video on smartest NBA plays of last month - love it 🙌

[@alandpost]

More of these, please!

[@neil2962]

This was the best video you've put out yet. Love the Zach Lowe-esque analysis here

[@jianxiongji7604]

this series is absolutely awesome. please make it at least a monthly series. Absolutely love it

[@johnblankenship2826]

Dude!!!!!!! By far the best NBA on KZbin!!!!! You are amazing at this. I very much enjoyed this video.

[@yohaha]

I never get tired of the Trae's backboard pass. Absolutely masterpiece.

[@joshhohne782]

new format is sick dude, love seeing the x's and o's in real time

[@SeanGrady90]

The first five seconds of this vid is such a fun tip of the cap to your pal Nate Duncan and I love it!

[@crazychase443]

LOVED this format. And your commentary, voice, video editing was all great. Would love to see more

[@clyderosario9657]

This channel is fresh among the other hyped basketball channels. This one is like a coach breaking down plays for his players.

[@jonathanlovelace521]

Do this for every month please. I passed by this video in my recommended a couple times, but now that I've watched it, I know I'll watch one of these every time you make one.

[@bolu_5656]

Please continue with these type of vids, one of these monthly would be amazing!

[@DOGB14]

This is by far the best basketball content I’ve ever seen. What a time to be alive!

[@EDVRTS]

I love this format! Not just the regular fix of highlights, but some context and basketball jargon mumbo jumbo as a topping!

[@JYNaRa2fly]

YESS a new break down video by thinking basketball!! Your content is the best!!

[@dennisrossonero]

Awesome format. Would love more monthly videos like this!

[@mackenziekerridge5858]

Curry using Plumlee as a pick on Lamelo actually made me laugh out loud. That's just brilliant stuff.

[@mazajee]

this was an amazing video. it’s not like ur usual videos, but it’s so fun

[@SakariyaMustaf]

I like these videos and your channel a lot. I lack the ability to analyze offense/defence so having videos like these is really helpful in learning what to watch for in games

[@thermitebanana]

Loved this one. Thanks for clearly explaining all the clever stuff these guys are doing, I think it's severely under appreciated (at least by me)

[@emill2119]

Love you for this content brother. Should do a best of monthly vid on the 1st of every month. Keep it up bro!

[@Iloveyorkencole]

When I saw that Rubio play in the clutch I knew it was crazy and from when you’ve put it in this that confirms it 👌🏾

[@bwill325]

Love the increase in videos even if they arent as deep of dives. Such great content.

[@Max-kv8uw]

Really enjoyed the video. I had not seen most of these yet these plays surely deserve recognition.

[@ewanchip]

Love your videos dude! Been watching them for ages and it never fails to excite me when i see them on the homepage :) Keep up the g work

[@jasonlovesrocks]

Great video. I would love to see more like this!

[@lorenzoligresti8910]

Great format Ben! One of those videos every month from now on please!

[@IceToTheThird]

Don't usually comment, but I wanted to say I love this video concept. Not sure about your plans moving forward, but I plan to watch more of this content.

[@misterburns103]

I love this! Excellent analysis of the more nuanced and multifaceted aspects of the game. So much better than Sportscenter dunk highlights.

[@godfrey6133]

The Curry offball play and making opponents set screen for him was amazing

[@hikki6478]

My favorite plays are Trae's lob off the backboard. So fun to watch

[@diablejambe3460]

this was super fun to watch. i love basketball but will never claim to understand it like crazy. a video like this was so insightful and educational for someone like me. thnx man

[@shivaneepatell]

One of the best videos ever!

[@Sandthatsparksstars]

Made my day watching this, Ben! Keep up the good work

[@TheAxolotl1]

This is great! love the insight and passion... LOVED IT.. make it a series...

[@DefensiveLettuce]

First time watching one of your vids. Really liked it. Your breakdowns are great, and your format is refreshing. You’re picking plays and noticing things I haven’t seen other basketball KZbinrs noticing. Great work. 🦾

[@ayejdoe2167]

If you stop making videos we gone have a problem! lol by far the best breaking down basketball channel there is. I love watching your videos and I just subscribe so keep it up. 👍🏾 💯

[@Alex-op4ty]

That Bridges three was almost in! Steph using his opponent for a screen is straight up filthy though. Best play

[@crapgazm]

Format is brilliant. Every video is absolute fire.

[@electric336]

I love watching basketball analysis videos like this. It's made me realize how basketball is like a game of war, much like chess.

[@MykBlauuw]

this was great - really enjoyed being able to see these things broken down with the visual.

[@geloooooo]

absolutely love this new format, keep up the good work! love from brazil

[@wells235]

Loved this Ben, hope for more videos like this.

[@mateorp_31]

I'm loving this new format, keep it up dude your videos are amazing

[@playboycity]

I love this format, to many other KZbinrs only focus one individual players, or tell how great the warriors look this season, I enjoy learning about high IQ basketball, and you sir are the best at that

[@jazzjalapeno]

I love this format and will watch every single one of these videos. This is my ideal basketball video

[@tmr512]

This was brilliant!!! As someone just recently started getting into basketball, it really helped me to appreciate the game a lot more

[@noname-jd2vo]

I loved this format! DO MORE OF THESE

[@jakecurtis9398]

Great video! My favourite of yours so far. I love this as a video type

[@suto5704]

Great video. I would love to see this become a series