What Makes SGA Different From Every Other NBA Guard?

Breaking down the current MVP frontrunner and explaining the details of how Shai is dominating once again in the NBA.
I had to trim out a 12 second segment due to copyright at 10:08. It was just visuals of France vs Canada in the Olympics and explaining how not getting out of second gear cost them in the tournament.
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[@misterhemtcha]

They saw the title and clicked to learn the secret to play like SGA... they learned more "how to play in the best of themseves" according to their own style and their environments. In other words SGA's body and talent could be unique but fundamentals can be learned and work on by everybody... This level of realism (with that zest of humor) is what we thank you for 🙌🏿...

[@themidrange]

You broke down my video better than I could have. 😂😂 I appreciate that and the support!

[@certifiedmelvinnn2834]

i have been tryna play like shai because i really like his play style but realizing im a small guard i just gotta use his shot selection at a faster pace

[@misterhemtcha]

@@certifiedmelvinnn2834 that's it 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@ChrisSwish-f7x]

I’m an OKC fan, I’ve watched Shai play for a while and he really doesn’t do anything crazy to get his buckets. Like you said all of his methods are basic fundamentals

[@themidrange]

Hes so smooth and fundamental. Reminds me of Kobe. The way he makes the game so simple is such a thing of beauty.

[@Ošæs]

He’s jus crafty asl

[@ChrisSwish-f7x]

@@Ošæs True, every bucket doesn’t look the same when it comes to scoring the ball

[@Ošæs]

@ this is the closest we got to Kobe saying we should be glad Kyrie ain’t 6ft 6 but Shai is

[@kobrabubbles626]

Woddah out here doin the good work explaining in laymans terms for the non sports people. Keep on keepin on guy!

[@themidrange]

😂😂 I'm trying anyways!

[@picklefr-d4e]

man... W VIDEO AGAIN also ur website has helped a lot thank you. U help with consistency thank you.

[@themidrange]

That's amazing to hear and those are the reasons I do it!

[@SpencerTidy]

sga is a great player and i look up to him because of how he plays and conducts himself on and off the court another great video btw

[@themidrange]

An awesome role model to have and we need more positive athletes like him. Thanks for the support mate!

[@evoslemon9721]

This is the most honest basketball advice

[@themidrange]

Thanks mate! I try.

[@J3T_3]

Amazing scoring package, smooth handles, great playmaking, pace manipulation, and physicality. Such beautiful destruction

[@themidrange]

It's almost unfair. Hoping he takes that next step this year in the playoffs.

[@BigBaz__785]

theres a reason the best players in the NBA are the best, fundamentals make players so much better. Shai is one of the best dribblers in the league and all he does it some tweens and behind the backs sometimes, most of his scoring is off 2 feet or easy open shots, he rarely takes tough shots. And he plays at his own tempo

[@themidrange]

I 100% agree. The best always make it look easy.

[@BigBaz__785]

@themidrange any chance u played basketball in Australia? I'm from Aus and can kind of hear an accent sometimes come through? 🧐

[@themidrange]

@ I did, for about 9 years. Good catch!

[@BigBaz__785]

@themidrange was that in NBL1 or NBL or? and if so what division? I'm from Tassie so it's sick knowing u played in Australia aha

[@y13.c]

I kind of disagree on the “lulling defender to sleep” take about shai. I think when he plays slow he is trying to manipulate the defence by easing a defender into an action, whether that's a pick and roll, etc… even at 100% effort shai’s body language and eyes direct to a predictable action causing u to believe that that's what's gonna happen until he changes pace to drive by easily. He sets this up by usually going through with that action so for the most part u wont know if its coming regardless of effort. Also 100% effort often gives tunnel vision at times so slowing down and being conscious of your surroundings a lot is very crucial. That's if the player is fundamentally sound ofc. Like protecting the ball from the defence, efficient movement, etc…

[@themidrange]

That's also a characteristic of "lulling" the defense. You make them think they have everything is covered and set and that they can start looking ahead to the next action or next part of the play, then he quickly capitalizes. Lulling to sleep isn't only done by taking a ton of dribbles, harden does this but I much prefer the way Shai does it. And I agree, playing with too much effort can be bad and not enough effort can be bad. I would still say playing with too much effort is extremely easy to correct in comparison to the later. Effort =/= pace.

[@Mmma-o5w]

tysm, your videos helped me so much

[@themidrange]

Glad to hear it mate! I'll keep em comin!

[@lonzellowe9101]

Shai goes crazy in FIBA too. He gets busy any league in the world

[@themidrange]

He does, I mentioned that in the video and said he can adjust because he is world class. But just warned against trying to emulate some of the things he does out of context.

[@pure2291]

1:24 crazy how you described me, but I’m 6’7 with a 7’0 wingspan and a 41 inch vertical

[@themidrange]

When you get to the league send me shoes please.

[@brandontopsay6390]

6’7

[@ry_an.]

Can you dunk

[@bonystickmanking1250]

And nobody knows your name

[@CamFN11]

appreciate the tips derrick white

[@themidrange]

No prob snoog dog

[@NoBounceHoopz]

W Video as always man ❤

[@themidrange]

Thanks young homie! I appreciate your support as always!

[@christophereweka7819]

I was waiting for this

[@themidrange]

We finally got around to it!!

[@PzxEditShorts]

you help me so much man

[@themidrange]

That's awesome to hear! Stay on the grind!

[@Billygoat-o4f]

So I practice on my scoring and in games I’m like a 3 and D player and I know I can do more but when I try to drive there is people camping in the paint and I’m in middle school but I just need some advice we’re like I can play more free look

[@themidrange]

Be relentless with your driving. So by that, I mean drive to create lanes or open shots for team mates, don't feel like you need to score every time. Drive and kick, drive and kick drive and kick, then the next time might be open for the score.

[@Billygoat-o4f]

@@themidrangeokay thank you

[@mitchellhome7490]

SGA has mastered the fundamentals, but he has absurd deceleration and ankle strength, its so crazy it might be unattainable tbh. U can try to replicate it tho

[@themidrange]

Probably more attainable than his quickness and height though. 😂😂 but I agree

[@andremorris4305]

New to the channel, you do Kyrie like how you just did Shai?

[@themidrange]

Welcome in, ill definitely get to Kyrie for sure!

[@tnnbeats9130]

hi, great vid as always, i have a question about my game, i started bball last year (im 26), so im not a great shooter yet but im decent at midrange jumper, when i attack a closeout, i often lose the ball because of the "next" defender (not the main help but the closest one) who is throwing hand on the ball what do you think is a cause for this, am i dribbling the ball too far, too high? what tips can allow me to lose it less?

[@themidrange]

Thanks for that!. Did you see my footwork video and how to finish video. I talk about the gap defender and the type of pickups you can use. I also have examples of this on the free section of the patreon.

[@tnnbeats9130]

@themidrange yes i saw it but at my level the spacing isnt great so the gap defender often reach before i can pick up the ball

[@themidrange]

There's a few things you'd need to do most likely. 1, beat your defender more cleanly to the basket, better angle etc... 2. Make the gap defender pay by kicking the ball to their player when they reach. 3. Fake the pass to their player or look them off. 4. Have the player with the gap defender cut or screen away to take their player with them.

[@isaaczaragoza3271]

Bro I need you to drop your workout program man I’m itching for it

[@themidrange]

You're right, I'm going to put a couple examples up this week! Thanks for the reminder!

[@michelemargiotta8556]

Man I play in u15 and I’m a rlly good shooter but I’m short and skinny so I can’t manage to drive without getting blocked every time What do you think I should work on cause I can’t manage to gain weight :(

[@themidrange]

Have you seen my video that talks about attacking closeouts? And some players can't gain weight but as a basketball player the main thing is gaining strength.

[@michelemargiotta8556]

@ ima check it out and subscribe Thanks for answering man

[@themidrange]

Much appreciated!

[@tailo4138]

Do u know how to get more range to shoot 3 ? I m elite shooter but I'm young and i dont have range to shoot 3thess

[@themidrange]

Shooting threes is definitely reps and having a strong base/foundation. One thing that helped me was to actually shoot deep threes to get my motion and fundamentals down, then to move in closer to the three point line. I know it doesn't work for everyone but it's just another thing to try.

[@lbo_cordellius4821]

U should do a deaaron fox breakdown

[@themidrange]

That's a good idea.

[@Nolandohoops]

Great vid, not many influencers left who really emphasize fundamentals

[@themidrange]

I appreciate it. Fundamentals over everything!

[@Nolandohoops]

@ fax, to many influencers promote the wrong play style, I still need a breakdown vid for smaller guards tho

[@angelopapas2889]

You should make a video about basketball psycology/mentality. Help with the in game stress man...

[@themidrange]

Good idea.

[@tipicalanimefan7652]

0:48 how did he know

[@themidrange]

Santa's my guy

[@HoopsyToons]

SO MUCH AURA 😌

[@themidrange]

Some would say too much.

[@dusanstankovic6456]

Like your vibe

[@themidrange]

Thanks mate!

[@KhadeBelgrave-n1q]

A modern day Kobe Bryant.

[@themidrange]

100%

[@PUNCHMADEjb]

can u do Tyrese maxy

[@themidrange]

That's a good suggestion I havent got yet. I'll put him on the list.

[@WJMLibix]

SGA is winning mvp this year

[@themidrange]

Never assume the voters will act like humans.

[@wanderer0013]

You know Cade Cunningham took some notes...

[@themidrange]

100%

[@lafayhomeschool3467]

How can u work on athleticism?

[@themidrange]

Majority of it is genetic. But you can definitely build strength, slightly increase vertical, increase explosiveness etc. Plyos, weights are good ways to do this

[@chuggaavsme]

hey so the Detroit Lions are number 1 seed atm :]

[@themidrange]

Ya, the end of the world is nigh.

[@chuggaavsme]

@@themidrange the simulation ends when the lions win a superbowl

[@DanielLifire]

How tall are you?

[@themidrange]

I'm 6'5, but my first over seas team listed me as 6'9 so sometimes I just go with that.

[@DanielLifire]

@themidrange No wonder you look tall as hell in your highlight clips.

[@blackout2430]

Today’s players are awful man. It’s so bad how many fundamentals they don’t have or possess.

[@themidrange]

Makes you wonder about our coaching and development systems. Surely needs an over haul.

[@blackout2430]

@@themidrange don’t even get me started, man. I have a lot of bitterness and anger and resentment that I am still wrestling with today because of this exact problem. It’s even worse when you were raised in a household, where your father played for Bob Huggins and you’re held to this crazy standard of fundamentals all the time and then you see guys getting jobs that you should have overseas and they can’t even do half of this crap it’s insanity to me I lose sleep over it.

[@themidrange]

That's why I got so motivated to do this channel. To still spread the word and battle against as much of the nonsense as possible.

[@jameshhh-ms6qu]

Yes!!.perfect timing

[@themidrange]

Always!!

[@kh3m955]

✝️✝️❤️

[@themidrange]

👍🏽

[@Austin-kz5lj]

Jokic better

[@themidrange]

No argument from me. He's next on my list

[@Austin-kz5lj]

@ YESSSS YOUR MAKING A VIDEO ABOUT KING DADDEY JOKIĆ YEEEEEEEES

[@ATG-y1m]

First

[@themidrange]

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