The Ultimate Top 10 Video: PART 2

Another massive compilation video of my various Top 10/Top 5 ranked videos.
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[@jonnyarnett]

TIMESTAMPS BELOW: A 2nd massive compilation video of my Top 10/Top 5/Ranked videos. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out Part 1! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXnadpKnfpdqmdk What is a new Top 10 that I should do? NOTE: APOLOGIES for the screwed audio during the West Scorers section. Fortunately it's short. The Top 10 Player Vs Player Rivalries 0:16 Top 10 Greatest Dunkers 10:20 Top 10 Greatest 3-Point Shooters 19:35 Top 30 Greatest Players of All Time (UPDATED) 30:17 The NBA Decades Ranked 58:59 Top 5 Players with the BEST FOOTWORK 01:14:32 Top 10 Greatest Passers in NBA History 01:19:52 Top 5 One of a Kind Plays of All Time 01:32:18 The Top 10 Scorers of All Time (BRAND NEW) 01:39:21 The Top 5 Rebounders of All Time 01:52:56 Top 5 Most Undeserving MVPs 01:59:14 Top 6 Most Entertaining Teams 02:08:00 The Top 5 Players Who FAILED to Live Up to the Hype 02:16:51 The 20 Most Shocking Failed Teams 02:24:06 The 5 NBA Originators 02:43:17 My Top 5 What Ifs That Would Have Made the NBA Better 02:49:43 Top 6 MVPs of Michael Jordan 02:57:32

[@graysonkiser8042]

Such a polished a fan. These have been major bright spots in my days. Bored at work? This channel. Driving home and dont want to think about the streeses of life. This channel. I hope everyone else here finds some unique convenience for these videos on a rainy day

[@Alex23__]

Absolutely

[@dlxinfinite7098]

Kids and the wife getting on your nerves...this channel.

[@dlxinfinite7098]

I pulled up on a Sat morning with a bowl of cereal, and a wake up blunt. No work and I got 3 hours of prime NBA analysis. All's right with my world. Thanks, Jonny

[@judahwarrior9403]

For me the underrated and underappreciated is Alex English.....2,000 or more points for 7 or 8 straight seasons. He held his own with the likes of Bird, Magic, and Dr. J in their primes

[@xiamfinal571]

My guy we need a video debunking the „WE ARE DONE WITH THE 90s“ trend. Please save them oldheads 🙏

[@jonnyarnett]

At what point is something so dumb that it's not even worth your time?? lol. This isn't anything new tbh... the same people who always disrespect previous eras are doing it now, with what they think is a cool hashtag. With that being said, if it seems like a lot of people want me to respond to it, I will.

[@MrBeastjebuz]

Let's keep it a buck podcast's latest video was on that topic. Never heard of this trend until now.

[@vojtech2803]

This trend making me stop watching basketball. I was born in 2003 and start watching nba and basketball in like 2022 and i will always respect players from the past cuz without them we would never watch game today

[@jonnyarnett]

@MrBeastjebuz Probably because you’re not rotting your brain on TikTok 🤣

[@Yallgmfu89]

@@jonnyarnettJonny we dont want it WE NEED IT😅 the disrespect and narratives are out of control They're saying Jordan had no left hand We're in the dark ages

[@17thNO]

Man Jonny, this is a masterpiece. These are great list. They are nuanced and you have great reasons for your rankings. Even your honorable mentions are on point. You did your thang on this one. I love your channel.

[@nicholaschan4481]

bro the mike issues during the jerry west section of the top 10 scorers T_T

[@jonnyarnett]

What the heck? Lol. Must have been an issue with the upload. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Fortunately it’s short.

[@ericsteinke257]

I think my favorite part about this channel is your takes are very fair and numbers based. I love it .

[@paksta]

Jonny, love your vids. You've found a terrific niche as a guy with a lot of knowledge who's a relatable fan. I also built up my knowledge reading piles of old hoops mags, recording games and rewatching old games from the 80s/90s. Now your top 10 series are the things I can rewatch. Keep it going, mate)

[@SekoBerete-dj9xg]

Can you please do top 10 offensive players based on playmaking,scoring,etc.

[@jonnyarnett]

Yeah, I can do that! I’ll get to it at some point, but I just wrote it down on the to-do list 👍

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

People don't realize passing, offensive rebounding, and off-ball offensive movement IS offense as well. Scoring is only one aspect of offense.

[@freakdavis3241]

The Algorithm loves you friend. I enjoy your content. I promise when I watch anything basketball related your video will follow lol.

[@masterrserch3971]

1:39:17 Maybe your criteria excludes this, since I'm sure that you're not forgetting this, or saying "no big deal." When I say criteria, it involves both this kind of play not being a 1 of 1, though it's details, impact, description, situation, etc. could make it so. Also, it's spectacular but needs another player to make it iconic... So you probably know already what I'm talking about, but Bird's Isaiah steal, tiptoeing in bounds, as he's kinda slowly toppling over, and I stress slowly both cuz its not like he defied gravity for 10 seconds, but also that second and a half "slowness" gave Bird enough time to throw a bullseye pass to a sprinting DJ for the PLAYOFF GAME sealing bucket. I mean, talk about the factors that elevate this common-ish play to legendary: -Playoffs -Stolen from an all time great -The perfect timing of every second Bird was on the court; the steal, the look up, the hesitation, the foot placement, the power of the pass, the resulting bucket, the game time left, the win.... iIt's quite literally the cliché saying in sports, or even in a lot of LIFE itself, "a half a second too late or too soon & a half inch too long, and the whole thing couldve never been. Instead, it is an iconic teaching moment to any youngster all the way up to rookie or sophomore pro players: You NEVER give up if there's any realistic chance of winning. You play ALL 48 minutes, as hard as you can, every game, especially close and late. And u ALWAYS HIGHLY prioritize cardio and hustle, because it is the one absolutely, 100%, controllable thing you possess in any sport. And it is independent of TALENT. You can make easy money betting on a 6th man that plays BALLS OUT, MAX EFFORT who ain't suckin wind, over the perennial all star who is pussyloafing it all game, who gives up too easily or too early on if his team is down, and ESPECIALLY if this all star finally sees they're back in the game and turns it on--- but it's too late. Their rhythm is off, they're panicking even just a bit, they're sulking if they ain't getting the ball.

[@Space_Ache]

Love that you gave Peja a place on the top 10 three point shooters of all time list. As a Lakers fan I was having nightmares Peja was going to singlehandedly win the King the series. Thank you refs!!!

[@MarLikeIt]

Great video Jonny my guy! I think Lebron vs Paul Pierce deserves honorable mention. Had great face offs and atleast 3 playoff meetings, not to mention pierce still throws shade to this day lol

[@stepheningram9279]

Keeping making your videos you have fans like me that support your basketball videos.

[@Malevolent_bacon]

I absolutely love how you lay out your criteria.

[@billycrowden34]

You do a great job in your videos. I have been watching for several years and I like listening to them when I just wanna listen to some basketball.

[@shakeeluddin23]

You need to make a video addressing “we done with the 80s/90s” and “Jordan had no left”

[@jonnyarnett]

It’s coming

[@shakeeluddin23]

@@jonnyarnett Ayy the goat coming in clutch I can’t wait

[@celtics17banners84]

Love these compilations. Keep ‘em coming. A top 10 on 60s stars would be cool

[@samuele8361]

Jerry West was so good that he broke your mic.

[@jonnyarnett]

💯 😂 Sorry about that btw. No idea what the issue was

[@rylen_moore18]

Can you make a video debunking the new “Mj had no left” and “how every player from past generations didn’t have a left hand rumors from tiktok?

[@expiredmilk5435]

Nah its honestly not even worth it, its such a dumb take there's no point to even respond to it

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

A.I. said it himself on Shaq's podcast that he wasn't good at dribbling with his left. His crossover was always left to right.

[@imbetter14]

Every player has a weakness, and Jordan's weakness in his early years happened to be going left. Jordan was not perfect at everything

[@rylen_moore18]

@@imbetter14 Jordan can obv go left, bcuz their’s nothing stopping him from going right so what’s stopping him from going left?

[@imbetter14]

@rylen_moore18 himself being weak at dribbling with his left hand during his first few years. I'm not saying he didn't improve, but I'm saying that his offhand dribbling was a weakness in his game

[@JM-jn1ce]

Jonny we need you this we done with the 90s thing has gone on for long enough!

[@donjohnson3993]

I'm a hardcore MJ fan. GOAT all the way. #5 dunker is spot on. He wasn't creative. He had the vert, the power, the posters. But his dunks were all business. Even the cradles. He was protecting the ball and getting the bucket without breaking stride to stay ahead of the defender. No MJ fan should be butthurt by a #5 ranking.

[@ThmsDouglas]

I completely agree and I am a huge MJ fan myself he doesn't have to be the goat of absolutely everything and he wasn't!

[@tobyfoster5842]

I grew up in the mid '80s on MJ vs Dominique matchups. I never knew which team would be victorious but knew both of them were going to put on a show and battle one another. U also had their epic dunk contest battles as well!

[@GMoneyXL1969]

A collegic rivalry that I wish that could have been extended into the pros was Jordan vs Bias (RIP).

[@MudMarsh]

Great video really enjoyed it would love to see something like this but chronologically from beginning to now I believe would showcase the life and living breath of the NBA.

[@MarLikeIt]

Great video Jonny my guy! I think Lebron vs Paul Pierce deserves honorable mention. Had great face offs and atleast 3 playoff meetings

[@wingman4356]

Bobby Jones and his Chase Down Blocks flying out of nowhere is the first thing some NBA contemporaries mention about the 6'9 gazelle He could be the logo for that Signature Move Rivalry: John Stockton VS Gary Payton. I'm a sucker for great perimeter defense and the Glove is my favorite player. And Stockton HAD A GREAT LEFT!

[@md11x6]

So glad you mentioned SGA in the best footwork category. As an OKC fan I'm biased, but having watched every game over the past two years, I'm astounded every game at what the guy can do. I watched a video recently (I think from Thunder XP) that talked about Shai's footwork and showed clips in slo-mo and it is just incredible, like in some of his step backs which are done in a split second he is full on doing the splits. His change of pace is the best I've ever seen from any player.

[@TerryT0114]

Shawn Kemp was for real, I went to a bunch of Sonics games an he blew up the building every time. That dude dunked like he hated the rim.

[@EngkimaTetea-in5td]

No bias take is for me to be your new sub

[@bonzobonanza]

I nearly spat out my drink of laughter at 59:40

[@ericd1084]

1986-1998 was the best era of basketball

[@jasonugwu8326]

80s been done for 3 months stop keeping it alive in your head 🙅‍♂️🙅‍♂️

[@gotwobag7876]

ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE THOUSAND!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Turtle_D_Money]

I’m 41 I watched all the 90s forward especially I can remember almost everything from the start of Jordan’s second 3peat and the 90s was the future so many all time greats were drafted from like 93 to 99 from like Shaq Kobe Jason kid T mac etc the game was changing in that time watching it live

[@MarLikeIt]

Kobes dunk package is sick and underrated

[@Youngkel95]

Steve nash the biggest mvp robbery in league history easily

[@JustAChillGamer-kw1rq]

With Aaron Gordon’s stint in Denver, he has definitely moved to top 10 imo, some of his put backs and alleys have been mesmerizing

[@williamcorliss3664]

Just wanna help the video 🎉🎉

[@estebancerra246]

Shannon Brown of the Lakers honorable mention on Dunkers list. Dude could fly.

[@javonkelly4996]

Idea ... Teams that won a playoff series without the their best player, while the other team was healthy.

[@jezzac2579]

It’s ironic you used Giannis for the dunk intro but he didn’t make the list 😂 great video tho bro!

[@jasonugwu8326]

„We done with the 90s“ is the best thing that happened in the basketball community for a while

[@unclericosfootballcamp2854]

Yea if you're 11

[@kenw2225]

Jordan is about as dynamic as LeBron. LeBron just smashes in for a layup. Jordan just jumps high and hangs in air forever. 1 or 2 areas where theyre better than everyone else . Not that impressive

[@ThmsDouglas]

That's about the dumbest comment I have seen, well this week anyways.

[@handsomeX]

The Lebron/Steph situation is more of a "good natured ribbing" type of rivalry than intense.

[@GritznGravy08]

Though you was gonna mention “Malone married a 13 year old”😂😂 can’t leave that out either brotha

[@kenw2225]

Not married? Impregnated . He's a scum bag. Great athlete like LeBron. More athletic than almost everyone, makes it easy to dominate. It's like Jordan hanging in the air forever when shooting jump shots. Its the reason he dominated, otherwise hes not Jordan. Imagine if everyone could hang that long in the air.

[@avondaledyer8837]

lol disclaimer is the best. 👊🏿🤣

[@corey2232]

If either player talked smack even a little bit, Dirk vs Duncan would be one of the best rivalries.

[@17thNO]

Jonny I agree with you on Charles Barkley and Kevin Durant.

[@kenw2225]

Neither is above wade though. Barkley was great and kd still securing his status. But neither above wade. Barkley over durant though

[@Youngkel95]

9:47 Larry bird with 3 rivalries 😭 that just shows how great he was

[@kenw2225]

Bird would wanna play a team of jordan, wilt, duncan, steph, and LeBron just cause lol

[@Youngkel95]

@@kenw2225 😂 Frfr 😂

[@wallacemusic160]

Bird doing the LBJ at 1:41 lol

[@keres9580]

We need to see the top 10 offensive players ever.

[@theconfidentialcookie6245]

Dammm blake griffin just retired as im watching the 10 best dunkers.

[@toddsmith601]

A top 30 list without Scottie pippin is flat out BLASPHEMOUS

[@spaxeghostcasper1050]

1:41 bird traveled like hell😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@iexpeterpan]

He dribbled once after catching the ball

[@spaxeghostcasper1050]

I see it now camera angle blocked it lol

[@peterpellechia5985]

Dr.j should be on the top 5 dunker list!!

[@TizzoGee1985]

All that and left Tracy Mcgrady out dunkers and killer instincts

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Bird firing Zeke is pure savagery. Hahahaha. Pretty sure folks are shocked that Reggie Miller was shooting step back threes looooong before Harden made it fashionable.

[@benberry792]

Ali in 90 seconds, 85 seconds of dancing

[@alejanoelallen1952]

🏀

[@bridgethockney2303]

I'm impressed with you. Truly! My only eyebrow raise is that I've seen some OGs that mentioned Bird's left handed three pointer. Are they wrong?

[@jonnyarnett]

Thanks, that means a lot!! Personally, I’ve never seen a left handed 3 from Larry. He did have his famous “Left handed game” against the Blazers where he scored 47 points, but none of his 3 point makes were with his left. He scored roughly half of his points that game with his right. On the NBA’s official KZbin channel, you can find highlights of that game, and it shows every basket.

[@bridgethockney2303]

I think it was his 60 point game :)

[@sword743]

@@jonnyarnettuhh i believe he won a 3p contest with his left hand

[@MasterRoshi8974]

Lebum's rivalry with steph existed but then Leflop wanted to team up with him .

[@dlxinfinite7098]

oh stop it. you sound like the girl Lebron didnt take home. Give it a rest.

[@playc.holder6432]

Weird idea: top 10 rivalries we wish we saw; Like imagine Kobe coming into the league while Jordan just hit his prime. Larry coming into the league just after/before Curry. Duncan and Russel, hell even Lebron James being in a draft class with Kareem and Magic as well would be an interesting hypothetical. Who's game and ambition would he be more competitive about?🤔

[@nooby2907]

Giannis & Shaq could be a good one too

[@masterrserch3971]

It's very easy to think Magic cuz of his wow factor, but Stockton's lead in the all time stat is one of the only Gretzky-esque level of "the record." And I'm stunned, absolutely stunned, Larry Bird isn't on the list. I'd argue that he could easily be top 3 4 or 5, depending on how you weigh the criteria

[@williamcorliss3664]

Im not down with karl malone as the next guy, but the man was definitely a top scorer

[@ejkboxing]

Peja was a brick artist during crunch time. He blew wins against the lakers for choking when his number was called in crunch time.

[@kenw2225]

Yea the refs had no influence there

[@xpryno8954]

Maybe it’s because I’m young but I did think Trevor Bookers backwards tap in shot would’ve been up there, but maybe some one did it first or the NBA media blew it out of proportion

[@goodmanwiseman303]

21:47 you should have had clutch as one of the categories for 3 point shooting.

[@devthehitman8689]

Ja Morant over Kobe Bryant as a dunker is crazy

[@sat25940]

Re best scorers, very perceptive picks with Jerry West, and with Alex English just out of the top 10.

[@Michiiigring]

PEJA mentioned!!!!!

[@crosswiz6]

How is Iverson not a top 30 player? Idk man some of these lists are off 🤔

[@mountd3w289]

MJ Dunked on everyone, won 2 slam dunk contests, inhuman leaping ability and incredible creativity, plus insane hang time

[@igordrakulovic6857]

Thats true but nothing to do with his winning ! He is Goat because of his winning ways and leader that he was.

[@ejkboxing]

Top 10 in game dunkers: VC Wilkins MJ JR Smith Kemp D Rose D Howard Ja Zion Blake Griffin

[@broderickjohnson1427]

Oh yeah Vinsanity is a valid #1!!!!

[@huntersmith674]

Patrick Ewing vs. Alonzo Mourning, duh lol! I thought those 2 anted to kill each other, especially during the playoffs.

[@Michiiigring]

i dont think larry bird is a top 10 three point shooter just bc there are many players that made more 3s on higher % while being in an era where the 3 point line was defended more than in birds era but i get the aspect of him having to learn the shot while he entered the league

[@sroland3533]

Yow am an MJ Fan but am Comfortable with him being 5th on the Slam Dunk List bcse Zack Nique n VINCANITY are CRAZY so CRAZY dnt even remember the other dunker 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dnrmafia]

Jalen Brunson will make that list soon

[@aaronadams140]

Johnny, this era hasn’t seen anyone win like Jordan so they don’t believe it. They don’t believe it can be done. If bron can’t do it no one can in their eyes.

[@kenw2225]

What was jordan great at besides hang time? Everything jordan did great was only cause he hanf in the air forever. Not a lot of skill needed to jump high and long vs others. Its like saying LeBron is skilled cause he can plow to the rim every drive

[@aaronadams140]

@@kenw2225 uh that’s what lebron does lol. A lot of people can hang in there air for a long time. Ja, ant Edwards,obi, why don’t they have the career Jordan had?

[@NamTran-xc2ip]

@@kenw2225 Is this a troll comment lol

[@TheRimasyele]

So before I finish this video and I'm using with you on your analysis.You mean to tell me you're going to have to leave dominique wilkins for julius irving off of this list question mark

[@gotwobag7876]

Happy Friday!!!

[@anzelatoleikyte2083]

Good best 3-point shooters list but Maravich is missing.

[@Michiiigring]

id probably put nowitzki vs wade or bron vs garnett instead of kobe vs shaq bc after leaving LA kobe was clearcut better

[@VickHushpuppy215]

He said Dikembe Mutumbo like a South Park character 😂😂😂

[@stanleykwan7759]

I knew the logo was a great scorer, you don't have to tell me twice (literally).

[@jonnyarnett]

lmao 🤣

[@vonholland64]

Sometimes I’m like , what’re you smoking ?

[@jonnyarnett]

I don’t even know who you are 😂

[@vonholland64]

@@jonnyarnett lmao 🤣

[@user-fc2th8xq8c]

My opinion the best rivalry in the 90s was by far Reggie Miller v. John Starks

[@ThmsDouglas]

Heard some crazy stories about Starks, players hated that guy lol.

[@joejett5084]

Andrew Wiggins had all the tools and gifts to be a special player but there were too many times that he didn’t make his presence felt on the court. Bronny James has the same issue.

[@williamcorliss3664]

West was a scoorer no doubt. Cant hate on that pick

[@gotwobag7876]

Happy Monday!

[@aubreywallace7918]

Left out Petrovic .w B Free Bob mack Doo Fredy Down town Brown😂

[@ATroubledGreensLibrary]

🎉❤

[@Sparsh_05]

WE DONE WITH THE 90s

[@unclericosfootballcamp2854]

No we're not

[@kenw2225]

90s were great. Except jordan just jumped high and for a long time. Otherwise he gets smoked every shot

[@Sparsh_05]

@@unclericosfootballcamp2854 u literally have uncle in ur name the jokes write themselves 😭

[@steezsteezsteez]

​@@Sparsh_05No we're not you bum

[@unclericosfootballcamp2854]

@@Sparsh_05 that makes sense to you? How? Or are you just that stupid?

[@yezzir8929]

you could re-do the top 30 a hundred years from now and I bet MJ would still be number 1!

[@gullintanni]

If Larry Bird played PG he’d average 10+ assists, and he’s made passes only rivalled by magic when it comes to difficulty.

[@Justin_Watson23]

LeBron James doesn't deserve to be on a dunker's list, ever. He ducked the contest - setting precident that ruined all-star weekend, variety is front tomahawk/flailing front tomahawk+awkward landing, clears space with off arm/rarely (if ever) called for it, & most iconic dunks are alley-oops over small point guards on 2v1 fast breaks (Jason Terry got the last laugh). Other than that, I think it's a good list, & I can def see the logic behind his picks. Top 2 have to be VC & Dominique; Larry Nance Sr & JR Smith are underrated names I could see in the #8-15 range. Nuggets-era Birdman deserves an honorable mention for sure. Lots of Lebron teammates at least? lol

[@odoaiden3525]

Why didn’t you have nash in top 10 3 point shooters

[@MAEDtravel]

Diner's ready.. lets look into this now 1st list: i agree 2nd list: Ja morant shouldn't be in the list (too early) Jordan should be 4th, and Kemp 5th 3rd list: I agree

[@markjackson6431]

why would Jerry West be a criticized selection as a top 5 scorer? the dude averaged 27 ppg. and if there was a 3 point shot he’d average over 40%. he shot around 47% which is very efficient for a high volume scorer in the 1960s. and it’s not like his scoring dropped off in the playoffs. he led the league in scoring. and he led all players scoring numerous times in the playoffs. if anything he’s underrated (just like Bird and Dr. J) because when we usually discuss the GOAT scorers….MJ, Kobe, KD, Wilt, Ice, AI, and Shaq usually come to mind.

[@Turtle_D_Money]

You got kemp up there you no something