The Challenge of Defending Giannis Antetokounmpo | The Ringer

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Glad somebody else noticed I was like holdup thats Doom

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On the fast track to half insane

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Greenie hey ALL CAPS when you spell the mans name.

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either in a slow beat or that the speed of wrath of kane laughter, pain

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If anyone is curious Meat Grinder by Madvillian (MF DOOM and Madlib) is the song referenced in the first ten seconds of this video.

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back here after giannis won the championship, got better help this time, but he was a monster in the finals. happy for the guy. hope he further develops a mid-range game

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Goodness gracious. This aged like vintage fine wine

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Now bucks are champions!! He grew his game and the supporting cast stepped up!!!

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ong that album cover was hard 🔥

[@matluun8116]

Giannis alone can’t win the title, his teammates gotta step up

[@forrest6551]

Ppl don’t realize that Giannis is the only one in the league that gets a wall set up for him, despite how great lebron, and AD or even Embid, they don’t get the treatment Giannis gets in terms of when ppl are defending them. Bron didn’t win his 1s chip until he got superstar teammates which is what Giannis doesn’t have.

[@Theo-fp2oe]

@@forrest6551 Lebron doesn't get that treatment because he's too good of a passer. He sees everything.

[@forrest6551]

Theo you don’t even understand what I’m saying, Giannis is that much of a threat to ever teams paint they deliberately leave his teammates open just so they can stop him or slow him down, doesn’t matter if he’s good or not at passing, which he is also good at playmaking. I don’t know why your so butt hurt, because he doesn’t get a wall in front of him.

[@Theo-fp2oe]

@@forrest6551 No that's right I don't understand. I had a hard time following what you just wrote. Offcourse there is extra motivation to put up a wall. Giannis is the best player in open space. But there is also incentive to do so because his passing vission isn't bron level. If you don't believe me, go back n watch the Raptors series. Bron is also a force taking it to the rim. My point Is that you can't shift the whole d on bron because he will punish a shifted defence every time. His passing IQ is incredible. Historically, bron sides also have him surrounded by good shooting. Btw I don't even like bron. I'm a Giannis n bucks fan but I call it how it is.

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He should team up with Luka.

[@mol1866]

Gotta love budenholzer face in the headbutt clip hes like : WTF Why??

[@BrentTJo]

That's just bud's normal face, he makes it 20 times a game minimum.

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this video is so chill, explaining everything in an immersive story-telling. definitely one of the best basketball analysis I’ve ever seen.

[@lovleen]

It takes a whole team to stop Giannis from getting to where he needs to go, he's on another level

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That DOOM reference made me love you 5 times more

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HE REFERENCES THE MADVILLAIN 🤯

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DOOM is so damn dope, so is madlib and Giannis of course

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Yessir

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Heyhooyaayay GBA i missed it where

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think u kno the name dont rack ya brain

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Glorious times were indeed ahead.

[@bielzenef]

The funny thing is that in FIBA competition - where there's less space, a center always in the paint, smaller area and closer help - he becomes way less intimidating. Like still really good, but his style really takes advantage of the NBA rules.

[@WinedandDined27]

thats saying what j said in this video

[@MEpurgolders]

Greece completely misuses him though they have him sit in a damn corner the whole game while a fat old bald dude plays center

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[@Primus_Phallus]

There's no defensive 3 seconds in FIBA hence less chances for half court penetration

[@frankl3518]

Also there's no " Gather Steps " in FIBA either and Giannis is the king of the long 3 steps to the rim

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Please go back to posting on your channel man, you're the only reason I'm subscribed to The Ringer and they only post your videos like once a month.

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The fact this video only has 76k views is a crime. J Kyle Mann is one of the best creators on this whole damn platform. This video was great for so many reasons... but the most important reason of all is no doubt that BACKGROUND MUSIC 🔥

[@kirathyst]

The Raptors build a better wall than 45.

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they actually built one

[@Runslikeian]

I saw Giannis play the sixers last year and it was amazing. He unfortunately murdered the sixers with 40 points and I think double digit rebounds and assists. The best player I’ve seen live

[@George-dk6yb]

This is FIRST RATE material Ringer!! 👏🏼 Real NBA heads know Giannis is on a NEXT level.

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Subscribed just based on how good this analyst is. Was thrilled to check the comments and see people were thinking the same thing. Keep it up J Kyle Mann.

[@alby375]

When Shaq says you are better then him at that age that means you're on the level of the greatest to do it.

[@mr.harambe2658]

Shaq also says embid is better than him shaq likes giving young big men a chance and hype

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@@mr.harambe2658 definitely not considering how Embiid is easily the best center in the league and balling the hell out yeah I'd say he's earned praise.

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Alby Shaq overhypes people lmao everyone knows he isn’t better than shaq

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@@Sam-oe4dt thats what i am saying but i respect him for trying to elevate

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Mr. Harambe ye I’m with you there

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5:38 ZIDNANE much love from a soccer fan

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Marcus Rashford beans beans ggmu

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J Kyle Mann videos are just top notch. That’s all I wanted to say, y’all have a good day

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Can we appreciate that sick spin move

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This analysis can't get any better ...U've really done your homework.

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Only ringer videos I’d watch

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i got chills from the writing alone!

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Can we get a 2021 update to this video

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I love these videos because it’s one thing to watch these Incredibles players, but’s it’s a whole new level to WATCH these players.

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Its unimaginable if there were no zone defense this man would Destroy the league

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How does this guy speak in a tone that’s both excited and collected at the same time!

[@n0s447]

8:01 Check out this one legged jumpshot by giannis. Who does that remind you of? Kinda looks like KD. His rookie year his shooting form was much closer to his body compared to now which is much farther. His rookie year 3pt %? Its his highest in his career. 34% from three.

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8:05

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Whoever broke his jumper might have ruined his career

[@truth.74]

The players should be glad the league is nolonger strictly man to man. Prior to the 2001-2002 season that wall they build against Giannis would have been an illegal defense.

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I don't understand what the big deal is. You just need quadruple team him like at 6:05...

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That was a GREAT zone tbh

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Can we get a 2022 update for this video

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Only watch your videos J. Kyle Mann. Awesome content.

[@zackanderson9453]

You’re so right. The other thing that giannis has playing to his advantage is his 4 steps he takes each time he drives without a call

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Great video, brilliant analysis and entertaining Bring more like that

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great video, the ending was very nice to sum things up

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My mouth was left wide often after the sneaky reference, respect

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And now the man is a champion 😌 it's about time

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This guy is the absolute best content maker out there for basketball. Smooth as fuck.

[@avf1107]

How he lowers his frame to dribble is remarkable

[@douglaspatta655]

I would love to see CP3 or Dame Dolla with Giannis on the Bucks!!!

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Definitely Dame. Or Steph haha.

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That MF DOOM reference though

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Milwaukee means the " GOOD LAND"

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That’s a common misconception made popular by Wayne’s World. The Algonquin translation actually is “Gathering of the waters”

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@@Jtylermenz or the woodland

[@DevonMessinger]

The thing that makes him impossible to guard is that he's a small forward in a center's body

[@Jmoney21j]

Awesome points here...well done

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Return of the slashers . Open the eyes NBA

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I love the doom reference

[@jeysonanglon4773]

watching this after the bucks won. That made the video so much better

[@mattm4340]

As a Miami fan I can imagine him joining us - a ‘giannis wall’ forms in front of him and all he has to do is pass to Bam for an easy slam

[@MasonMiles5]

This must be another Ringer HeatHater lol. Showing 2 clips of Miami & 1 of ‘em wit Bam who’s played arguably the best 1v1 D on Giannis this yr. Smh

[@MasonMiles5]

And yeah Giannis coming to Miami is Realistic asf. I’m not saying it’s a definite but are chances are great. Giannis is known not to work out with other players in offseason Except Who....... Bam Adabayo & ohh yeah they share the same agent as well.

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Right place, right time award goes to Patrick McCaw mate He won 2 rings with GSW in 2017 and 2018 and then 2019 finals he won again w/ raptors

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J Kyle Mann is like the Dizzy Gillespie of Nba Analytics

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More of this style of video please

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did I just hear a DOOM reference at the beginning?

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Oh. From Jordan Rule to Giannis Rule

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THEY WON!

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that giant steps cover is beautiful lol

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Finally, the mann is back

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More Kyle Mann please

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give this man the ringer mvp award cmon

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Man the magic handed this pretty well

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This video is soooooo goooood

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To answer that concerning question: no it wasn't the best it could get, it was 2nd best

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That carry at 0:16 was egregious

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Great vid! Also I see lots of travels🙈

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Whos here after the DPOY award🤩

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Giannis is a faster less stronger not that dominant but still insanely dominant shaq, he will definitely win mvp

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Rookie Giannis-Jack Skelington comparison is accurate af

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I am watching this video because my bull shit ass period 3 teacher ain't accepting my zoom request i ain't gonna wait for him!

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who is here after they won the 2021 CHAMPIONSHIP..? BUCKS IN 6

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"a cluster of three-ish players", the Magic has been watching

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Giannis=🐐

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Bro you throwing out DOOM verses?! If you weren’t already the best hoop youtuber you easily see now!

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"Still back in the game like Jack LaLanne. Think you know the name, don't rack your brain. On a fast track to half insane. Either in a slow beat or that the speed of Wrath of Kane. Laughter, pain." - MF DOOM. R.I.P.

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J Kyle Mann ❣️

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Who's watching after the magic won the bucks

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He's talking about game 1 obviously, but imagine if they somehow win the series, they won't , but if they could win another game , omg

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@@AmanSingh-bt1rx bucks will win this series 4-1 with giannis avg 32ppg and 15rpg

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Who's watching after the Bucks are up 3 games

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Is there a playlist for all his videos on ringer?

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2021 finals MVP!

[@macalloway1]

I don’t quite see the flexibility he was talking about especially relative to a guy with his dimensions . To me giannis is unique because he’s really strong but not bulky with great length.hes not stiff by any means but if you look a a guy like Ad with comparable size and length he’s not as fluid or flexible but a ton stronger and more skilled as far as handling the ball. Has more of that “run away freight train” to him because of his speed and strength but unlike say an amare stoudemire his frame isn’t as broadly built which allows him make nuanced moves while completely overpowering other big guys. Truly a freak to pack that type of force into a relatively slender build

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Giannis is the 21st century Admiral.

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Ik I'm 10 months late, but damn this is a good video. I'm watching this as the Bucks are up 2-1 in the ECF.

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Anyone here after 3-0

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Ringer curse at it again after that game 1 vs. Orlando.

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giannis is one of the monstars

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J Kyle Mann: A fluid hand-obsess hoops junkie, who has a knack for iambic pentameter. His cool and cogent basketball analysis is surely to garner him some national attention at the next level. I think one day given the right opportunity he could launch himself into the stratosphere of hoops commentary. Mann has the tools to make it into that rarified air of the upper echelon of basketball commentary, it’s just a matter of time; let me know if you agree...

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the challenge is that hes 10'11"

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12'15" with shoes

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He pulled out doom lyrics damn

[@zzcc229]

Csn you explain what it is..I don't get it

[@hexmark21]

Welp, after the last 4 games, I say the challenge is possible to tackle

[@levithecreation424]

i think giannis is a rwally good player ... i love watching him play but he travels quite alot which puts me off...and also his shooting game

[@renleo2836]

Perfection video apart from one thing: Bob is forever 23, not 25.

[@Theo-fp2oe]

Oh man, be so special if he can deliver a title like kareem. If they can get out of the east, i think they'll do it.

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YOOOO MADVILLAIN...

[@joachimfoxwell]

xD the Giannis in traffic analogy tho