These Shots Would Have CHANGED HISTORY

[@jonnyarnett]

What is a shot that would have changed history if it went in?

[@crispkiller6701]

Steph curry 2019 against the raptors

[@markjackson6431]

John Starks shot that was blocked by Hakeem

[@chrisuncleahmad]

Horry 2002 WCF Game 4

[@CAWN_G]

Stockton last shot in '98 Finals.

[@jaketerpening3284]

Does the one where KD's toe was on the line count for this category? Cuz if he basically solo carried the Nets to a championship that year, I think there is actually 0 debate that he is over Steph all time.

[@joeybenjamin0030]

Man, Jonny ESPN still hasn't hit you up yet

[@jonnyarnett]

Lol, I appreciate the compliment, man! Honestly I wouldn't even take it if they offered a job though. I get to make the content I wanna make, from my own home, that I can be proud of knowing I built. No way I would trade this for some standard network gig, even if it paid more.

[@taylorsilver2566]

🐐 ​@@jonnyarnett

[@Davivd2]

Unless he starts bashing the original dream team, or talking about Bronny James non stop......why would they? Jonny makes basketball content. ESPN tries to manufacture entertainment using basketball as the vehicle.

[@hoosierdaddy5846]

Espn is trash these days.

[@philip5454]

​@@jonnyarnett🐐

[@august6281]

A shame Bird lost to Magic on that 1 final series. Their career could have ended in almost a tie, especially being RIVALS. They could have the same 4 Rings, 3 FMvp, 3 Mvp, 9 NBA First Team, 12 All Star Selection.

[@jlui21]

-- unrelated, Bird broke his hand in the playoff series before in 1985 Finals. He had a legit chance to 3-peat too.

[@jdm2339]

@@jlui21 was it when he punched some guy at a bar? lol

[@jlui21]

@@jdm2339 -- yup. I watched a clip a few months ago and he busted his hand in the Conference finals in 1985 against Philly. He went from averaging 28.33 PPG on 48.8% (in 3 games) from the field to averaging (2 games post bar fight) only 15.5 PPG on 30% shooting.

[@jdm2339]

@@jlui21 bro that's INSANE! I'd heard about this kind of in passing but didn't even know what year it happened in... can u imagine if that happened now?? It'd be the talk of all the nba airwaves for the remainder of the playoffs! LOL different times for sure. Larry was indeed a Legend. Bless that man.

[@averyce2]

The "Big Shot Rob" brick was actually startling; and I am not even a Lakers fan!! Watching that game on T.V. was a nail-biter.

[@greywolf2155]

Calling it a "brick" is unkind. It was like 2/3 of the way down the cup

[@danielcabrera1525]

Jimmy’s missed shot during game 7 2022 ecf still haunts me and really could’ve matched up against the warriors better then Boston. I remember watching that shot live :(

[@darrenmarcbautista6410]

Same here 🔥

[@northernlight1000]

Tim Duncan missing a virtually wide open hook shot over Shane battier in game 6 of the 2013 finals has got to be one of the worst ever too, lebron would have been 1-3 with the heat and Tim duncan would have been 6-6 in the finals off a legendary game 6 that would have game him another FMVP most likely, this still hurts me soo much to this day,

[@LTay12]

Kawhi missed free throw got to be mentioned as well if he makes it they go up 4 and ray allen 3 doesn’t matter.

[@northernlight1000]

@@LTay12 yeah I remember that too, manu missed one too, but for me just seeing Tim, a top ten player ever, miss a shot he’s made 5000 times was just sad lol and players miss free throws all the time

[@elreiec1]

That one definitely stung more especially after seeing Timmy slap the floor on the following defensive possession was

[@GarkKahn]

Also San Antonio getting back to back titles

[@slimypickle19]

Doesn't hurt that bad in hindsight. The entire 2014 season for the Spurs was fueled by the 2013 collapse. I guarantee the Spurs don't play with all that motivation if they had won in 2013.

[@Davivd2]

For me it's a missed call. End of the game in the 88 finals. A phantom foul gets called on the Pistons which sent Kareem to the line to win the game. That foul doesn't get called and the Pistons 3 peat and go back to back VS the Lakers to close out the decade. It changes the whole narrative of the 80s. Now it's not just the Celtics and Lakers era, but it's the Pistons era too. Magic gets 4 rings, Bird gets 3 and Isiah gets 3. The Pistons have to have some more respect (because still to this day that Pistons team is under appreciated) and Isiah's name gets thrown in the conversation when people talk about Magic VS Bird in the 80's, or Lakers VS Celtics.

[@awesomereviews1561]

True. Plus the West conference was the weak one during that time period.

[@Rodanguirus]

Heck, Pistons got robbed in Game 7 as well, and that could actually qualify as a "what if a missed shot went in?" scenario, with the Pistons taking a final, desperation shot when down 3. Oh, and Lakers fans were storming the court before they even started bringing it up, AND Magic bumped Isiah as he was shooting. If THAT shot goes in, it's at least going to OT, and if the foul gets called, there's a chance for a walk-off and-1.

[@user-vw5ng6ds7x]

this is why I sometimes am like, is magic really (for me) the fourth greatest player of all time? Cause I have him at #4.

[@andresdelportillo9917]

@@Davivd2 yup magic got saved by the refs , zeke was lighting they asses up

[@Davivd2]

@@user-vw5ng6ds7x I guess it depends on your metric for success. Personally, I don't put much on the number of rings. I look at how a player performs and if they can perform at the highest levels of pressure. Look at Dirk Nowitzki and Charles Barkley. Dirk has a ring, but fell apart in the playoffs many times. Charles Barkley was much more consistent and had huge games even going up against the Bulls in the finals. Both are some of the greatest power forwards to ever play the game. Is Dirk better than Barkley? Not in my mind. Everyone has their own values. I am constantly looking at players in different ways. I don't even think that there is a singular GOAT. Because how you look at it, could elevate certain players over others.

[@MarkLaw13]

Tim Duncan missed shot in G7 vs Heat in 2013. A lot of people talk about game 6 but we still had game 7 and Tim Duncan missed his bread and butter shot. He knew this too, hes so mad at himself he hits the floor so hard out of frustration

[@andresdelportillo9917]

@@MarkLaw13 Shane fouled Duncan tbh

[@MarkLaw13]

@@andresdelportillo9917 people also forget G6 OT. Duncan, Manu and Tony all went 0/8 I think. Kawhi scored 4 points which matched LeBron and Wade's 2 points. Ray Allen did score 4 points and he was the difference again in OT.

[@andresdelportillo9917]

@@MarkLaw13 2013 made the 2014 revenge tour even greater

[@MarkLaw13]

@@andresdelportillo9917 agreed. Still the most dominant finals ever despite going 5 games. Still hold the finals record margin with 14ppg.

[@leonzaduncan2438]

Twice

[@JeremyGraczyk]

Naz Reid rimming out that 3 in Game 2 of the WCF this year could have shifted the momentum for that series, potentially giving Ant a shot at a Kobe-like start if they make it to the Finals. I honestly think they would have matched up well against the Celtics, but then again maybe they would have run out of steam that series. Who knows 🤷‍♂️

[@jordanjenkins1671]

I certainly felt like Minnesota was deeper -- 2 All-stars, 1 DPOY, 1 6MOY. On paper, it sounds like a better matchup against Boston's 2 All-Stars, 2 All-Defensive players than what Dallas offered.

[@willjensen5595]

Mabye the wolves would've had a better chance than Dallas did. But the Cs were beating everyone that season imo

[@nolanrussell6326]

I don't think Minnesota would've done any better than Dallas. TWolves defense was huge to their success this year but wouldn't be as strong against Boston's five out offense. Porzingis' pick and pop and spacing would negate Gobert's rim protection. Defensively Boston's ability to switch everything would fuck up Minnesota's pick and roll game, just like they did to Dallas. They can clog driving lanes with their size and have Jrue pester Ant all game. Put Tatum on Gobert and let him switch with Jrue on screens. Takes away the lob and doesn't allow any easy matchups for Ant to exploit

[@BoogalooBartholomew]

@@nolanrussell6326 Here's where I give Minnesota a chance, however so slight: Tatum has to guard KAT (And yes, the counter is KAT has to guard Tatum) KAT's inside out ability gives Minny a weapon Dallas didn't have and KAT has the ability to get a star player in foul trouble. Maybe that takes Boston out of their rhythm enough for Minn to take advantage,.

[@TheJesseGladSaget]

Frank Selvy bricking a wide open baseline J at the end of regulation in game 7 of the ‘62 Finals is a huge one. If you wanna do shots that went IN, there’s three shots (.4 Fisher shot in ‘04, Manu fouling Dirk in ‘06, Ray Allen 2013) that stopped Duncan from possibly winning 8 rings.

[@ericalvarez8161]

I was just thinking of the Frank Selvy shot!

[@greywolf2155]

Jonny's breakdown on Stockton's shot is great, and I totally agree (not the first time he's talked about it on this channel) But nobody talks about (and I would **love** to see a video about) the following season If the Bulls lose, there's a very good chance Jordan doesn't retire. Took it personal, etc. Phil Jackson was gone no matter what, but with MJ coming back the Bulls probably would have kept the core of Jordan/Pippen/Rodman Even in the weird lockout-shortened season, the Bulls would still have been the favorites to win the East and go to the Finals . . . where they would have met the Duncan/Robinson Spurs I've never seen anyone do a breakdown on the "what if?" of that series--which was maybe only a single Stockton 3-pointer away from happening. That's my video request, Jonny!

[@crowleyokpebholo3464]

That’s a nice one ❤❤

[@calebvanberkom5571]

Next, we’re going to need the “What if they missed?” video

[@Rodanguirus]

Big Shot Bob after Rasheed left him open in the 05 finals.

[@T65XJ]

Ray Allen’s 3, Kyrie’s 3, and what if Steph hits the three against KLove. That’s a lot of what ifs on LBJ’s rings. Two came down to the skin of his teeth and he wasn’t even involved in those plays.

[@kode-man23]

Raptors very likely wouldn’t have a championship. People could potentially look at both Embiid and Simmons very differently. That one shot almost sends the 76ers into a post-season tailspin that they are still trying to break out of. Maybe they go to the finals? Maybe GS suffers the same injuries? Maybe Emiid/ Simmons/ Butler all have titles under their belt at this point. Maybe they aren’t able to beat Giannis and the bucks in the ECFs. Maybe Giannis makes it to the finals and wins. He could have already been a bonafide top 15 all-time player at this point with 2 titles, 2 MVPs and a DPOY. And last but not least, what if the Warriors beat either of the other two East teams? Maybe they don’t get down early in the series and rush back KD? Three-peating would likely put Steph in line with Kobe, plus he would have already had 1 finals MVP before the turn of the decade. It’s almost certainly the most impactful “what-if” shot, that actually went in, during my lifetime

[@calebvanberkom5571]

@@T65XJYou can talk Allen’s three all you want, but Kyrie only hits his clutch shot if LeBron has the most clutch defensive stop 30 seconds earlier

[@calebvanberkom5571]

@@kode-man23As a 76ers fan, it still hurts me to this day.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I am glad you are starting a new series. Sometimes it really comes down to that one shot! ❤

[@randomperson2540]

5 other moments that I think can be brought up. Rondo 2010 Celtics Green 2016 Curry 2019 Billups vs nets 04 West 1969

[@habibdaulay2312]

Kevin durant hit long 2 pointer against the bucks in game 7 2021 ecsf.if his feet don't touch the end of that line, it will change his legacy and the nets superteam will be a different story

[@Davpo2973]

I don’t think I ever been as nervous about my team losing as I was in ‘98. I thought for sure Stockton was hitting that 3 and forcing game 7 in Utah with no pippen and an exhausted Jordan

[@clumeroo]

What a great video! Little content is ever made about the 'what ifs' and generally celebrates the key moments in history as if they were certainties Well done sir

[@Eazy6874]

Always excellent and unique topics for a video! Keep it up sir 👍

[@McGomezAddams]

George Hill free-throw 2018 NBA Finals Game 1

[@user-lt5dg1ix6u]

They lose in 5 instead of 4

[@joshmartling]

As a magic fan, that blown layup by Courtney Lee still haunts my dreams

[@cadecrusader]

Thank you Jonny, you’re the best! 👍

[@facelessandnameless]

That Robert Horry shot was so significant because no team other than the Spurs was going to beat the Lakers in a seven game series.

[@drewlavay]

Not to mention he joined the Spurs the very next season.

[@jerodtabb311]

Another 🔥 video my faeg 💯💪 love it

[@markjackson6431]

ooooo Jonny you gotta do the opposite, what if said player MISSED that shot (ex: Stockton missing the 3 in Game 6 of the 97 WCF)

[@gilenreyes1364]

Good day = Jonny uploads

[@gg3dude854]

Ralph Samson’s last-second shot in Game 5 of the 1986 WCF. Also Michael Cooper’s game winner in Game 5 of the 1988 WCF.

[@bygeorgehemayberite8385]

Man, I remember ALL of these. As a Bulls fan, I’ll be honest: 1. I was sweating bullets when Stockton shot went up b/c it was completely on line 2. Stockton hits that shot & in my heart Utah wins their 1st

[@leonzaduncan2438]

Agree

[@jdm2339]

Loved the vid + concept, Jonny! You did it again #GOAT would love to see more!

[@FAlynn92]

Great timing with this one. A co-worker and I were just talking about this VERY topic a few days ago, and one of the shots that I mentioned was the 2009 Finals, Courtney Lee alley-oop attempt. At the conclusion of the video, I was glad to see that one featured. I don't think the Magic would've suddenly won the series, but they'd have some sort of momentum going back home. Maybe instead of it being a close 5-game series, it'd be a 7 game series?

[@asymptoticspatula]

Have you done a video about game 6 of the 1998 finals shot clock violations that swung the game to the bulls favor? That's my request.

[@leonzaduncan2438]

Yep Eisley should have counted, and Harper shouldn't.

[@bpsactclass2218]

I remember Bird missing that shot. The world was in shock, because Larry rarely missed a game winning shot. It was almost unheard of!!!! What most people do not know is that 1987 may have been Bird's greatest season. That year, Ainge, McHale, Parish, and Walton were injured throughout the regular season and playoffs. Walton missed almost every game that year. And yet, Bird dragged the Celtics to the NBA Finals for a fourth consecutive year. It showed how great Bird was. Detroit and the Lakers had a lot more talent and energy that year, but the Celtics still had Bird, making Boston almost unstoppable. Most young fans have no idea how talented the Showtime Lakers were.

[@c99kfm]

4:00 You forgot to mention Horry himself, who would have 8 rather than 7 rings. #HorryHallOfFame

[@duckhead431]

Horry Hall of Fame? With zero all-star appearances and no all-NBA selections?

[@drewlavay]

Would he have joined the Spurs if he made that shot tho? 🤔

[@leonzaduncan2438]

​@@duckhead431 KC Jones says hi

[@duckhead431]

@@leonzaduncan2438 I believe his success as a coach contributed to his selection. As a player only, he would be the single worst member of the Hall.

[@maxdobasquete]

❤see WHY I always say that your channel is THE VERY BEST basketball channel on KZbin!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼I always tell my players how Stockton could've won that game!!! Arnett you are ELITE!!!

[@pasigiri]

5:43 And that's the closest MJ has ever been to a game 7 in the Finals. That was a hard fought series, though. I would put Jazz/Bulls 2 second to Suns/Bulls finals.

[@gregrowe1168]

1997 game 6 of the finals came down to the last minute too. Utah had a chance to tie but failed.

[@nolanrussell6326]

Tim Duncan in the 2013 Finals had a chance to tie Game 7 with about 40 seconds left and missed two shots in close. If he hits one, Spurs might win that series, giving Duncan a 6-0 Finals record and another Finals MVP to his resume. He'd be brought up in the GOAT convo far more often

[@Brandonslittleshopofhorrors]

hey Johnny, big fan! great vid. i was wondering oif you could do a video on how you became so knowledgeable on older basketball like Russell to Magic and bird and how we all can learn like you

[@nuN00b666]

A video I've been waiting for.

[@alex4833]

Excellent video, Jonny! All of the shots you shared are definitely great what ifs. I am a Jordan fan, and I have my doubts about the Bulls winning a game 7 against the Jazz in 98. Jordan, IMO, would put up an epic performance. But, with an injured Pippen, I don't see him carrying them to a game 7 victory. One what if in my mind is what if Webber made the last second 3 point shot against Minnesota in the 2004 playoffs. I don't know who would win if Sac faced LAL in 04 (I can see it going either way) and beating Detroit would've been tough. But, what if CWebb made it and what if the Kings won it all in 04? That would impact Webber's legacy and the Kings. It definitely is a stretch (I honestly think that if LAL did not beat them, the 04 Pistons would have), but it has come to mind at times. Nice video again. Have a wonderful weekend, Jonny! 😊

[@ZeeZeeFaa]

Haha i remember that Ewing finger roll was hilarious at the time

[@IsThatMelly4x]

Great video make a part 2

[@lukaszkielek_leasing]

I am a great VC fan. And I still remember that shot against Philly...

[@gotwobag7876]

Happy Friday! 🎉👍👋🙌

[@danjohnson8675]

I forgot about that Big Shot Bob miss. If Shaq and Kobe win 4 in a row, WOW!!!

[@mickeylee2624]

Terrific video! Even as a Jazz fan, I don't doubt MJ would have had an enormous game 7 had Stockton made that 3 point shot. Being the first Finals game 7, Jordan may have scored a record for a game 7.

[@zacharyisaacs4912]

Need a part 2 man

[@ajstewart5127]

Great video! Do one of the Real finals MVP´s of the 1960´s!

[@lilpenny1982]

If Charles Smith hits that shot at MSG against the Bulls in 1993, that series would've gone to a Game 7 at MSG. I still think the Bulls wins that Game 7 though. But it would've changed Charles Smith career moving forward.

[@elijahlanders9355]

Kyle Korver Game 3 in the 2017 Finals. He makes that the series goes to 2-2 and the Cavs have a legit shot to beat the best team ever

[@gold-man9]

Now you should do shots that went in but what if they missed. (I’m an Embiid fan)

[@seananthony7494]

What if Duncan never had his near career ending knee injury… Would a more athletically dominant Tim Duncan be in the top 3 discussion?

[@alexiscando2068]

He honestly should be in the discussion already... I honestly think he is much better than Kobe... More MVP awards, more All Defensive Team selections, more FMVPs with the same amount of rings as Kobe and also did it with just 1 team and always have a 50+ win seasons even on the lockout seasons he played... Part of the winniest trio in NBA history and not missed a playoffs his entire career... Kobe, LeBron and MJ missed atleast the playoffs in their careers, you can't say that about Duncan and he would have the same amount of rings as MJ had it not been for LeBron going off in the 4th, Kawhi and Manu missing their FTs, Pop taking out Duncan TWICE that lead to a LeBron 3 and a Ray Allen 3...

[@ProfessionalOverthinker1]

that steph curry 3 point attempt in 2016 final in 4th quarter. not only once but twice.. holy fuck i thought it go in both of the time... especially when only 30 second ish remaining, he escaped kevin love and had pretty clear view... (the one when 1 minute ish left, when the game is tied, not as clear though, but thats also rare miss from him like that) i still remember clearly as day those 2 attempt, as clearly as lebron block and kyrie shot...

[@doginaboat3756]

as a Knicks fan for me it's if Starks' 3 at the end of game 6 wasn't blocked by Hakeem's fingertip and we have a well fought championship. would also be interesting to see how highly Hakeem ends up by most all time if he only has the one ring instead of two

[@troyfew2373]

I am surprised that Charles Smith missed lay-up shots didn't make the list what he missed 2 or 3 point blank shots that affected the Knicks history

[@fortynights1513]

Do you think New York beats who came out of the West?

[@troyfew2373]

@@fortynights1513 Yeah, that year, Knicks team

[@randomperson2540]

Kobe was also clearly the best player on that LA team and might've won finals mvp, always get mad at that game Kobe dominanted while having a ankle injury, all horrey needed to do was hit one 3. He was 0-6

[@awesomereviews1561]

Bird was always better than Magic. He just didn’t have the luxury to play with the 2nd best player ever (Kareem) and James Worthy.

[@smilkoff]

And the East was a bloodbath in the 80s. The Lakers got swept two times in the finals during the decade.

[@bigrandy6127]

This a great idea please make more

[@garretttoepp4399]

Larry’s missed shot hurt

[@TheRulerRoderickSutton]

This makes Jordan’s Game 6 shot in Utah even more impressive given the pressure of a possible Game 7. Those are the moments that define GREATNESS.

[@dennisc2154]

For its 1962 NBA finals ..if Frank Selvy made that shot that will give the Lakers the title ..it will change the career of Bill Russell ..Jerry West and most important Elgin Baylor who had a monster NBA finals scoring 61 in game 5....

[@cbleman]

The '98 finals was/is so iconic. Watching MJ on the jump ball and the stress he carried, I'm pretty sure if Stockton would have connected, the goat debate would be much different.

[@inteligentidiot7233]

For me, it's not a missed shot, but a made shot. Ralph Sampson hitting that buzzer beater to knock the '86 Lakers out of the WCF. Those Celtics probably would have beaten those Lakers, making the Lakers win the next year all the sweeter, and both teams being even against each other in the finals. I would have loved that.

[@JPycko]

If Lakers beat the Spurs in ‘03 and subsequently won the NBA Championship vs the NJ Nets in the Finals perhaps the Shaq vs Kobe riff would not have escalated with Shaq leaving the Lakers after the ‘04 season. Shaq and Kobe may have more rings together which may have had a negative impact on Kobe being able to win more rings as the leader of his team without Shaq. His legacy could have been completely different.

[@mart1n10601]

Man that Robert Horry shot... Imagine if KObe won 6 rings. WOW.

[@alejanoelallen1952]

🏀

[@demontrekunjan4635]

Johnny, you are the best KZbinr for basketball right now. Everyone else is pretty fucking pathetic and play favoritism far too fucking much. Can’t give credibility to any basketball player that deserves it and always critically talk shit about basketball players. They don’t like they can never keep it on bias. They can never keep their emotions out of it. It’s always LeBron’s a bitch or he sucks or Jamal Murray sucks or shit like that. I am so appreciative of your channel, bro The fact that you can enter the conversations and narratives without having to be bias is so refreshing.. because these guys talk basketball nowadays from ESPN down to the KZbinrs it is fucking pathetic and trash and it’s created an entire toxic network of basketball to where none of the grades are going to get their respect because they’re constantly being diminished by another so that one great can be propped up better than the other one

[@chrisdell5679]

Uncut hoops is great too

[@jbwuzhere6819]

Kobe's GM 6 buzzer beater vs Phoenix in '06. If he makes it the Lakers advance 4-2 as a #7 seed and go on to face the Clippers (a team Kobe virtually owned) and then the Mavs who had no answers for the Mamba (or for Wade apparently). So possibly Kobe could have faced Shaq in the '06 Finals. Hey, it is a "what if" scenario...

[@wosile]

Tim Duncan missing the layup against the Heat in the 2013 NBA finals to win the series is a pretty big what if for me

[@carlosmiyagishima513]

I agree. Would’ve cemented himself as clear cut better than Kobe, Bird, and Magic. Lebron’s Goat argument would be very weak with 3 rings (one with a superteam, one with many injuries and ejections, and the bubble ring). Crazy to think about

[@alexiscando2068]

​@@carlosmiyagishima513 Duncan honestly is already better than Kobe though... Same amount of rings but more FMVPs and MVPs (Duncan - 3 FMVPs Kobe - 1, Duncan - 2 MVPs, Kobe -1), more all defense selections, never had a season where he has a losing record and didn't know what missing the playoffs is all about, more rebounds, blocks, and steals than Kobe all time, Kobe only clears him in points obviously so yeah...

[@jdm2339]

I think about that Horry shot all the time.. game 5. My conclusion has always been that SAS did wax LA in game 6 so it was likely that the outcome of the series doesn't change either way... but it def would make for a different dynamic going into game 6 up 3-2 v. down 2-3. We'll never know... Also, do the Lakers get past the Mavs in the WCF? Nowitzki got hurt and didn't play in like the last 3 games on that series so does he not get injured against LA? So many different what ifs!!!

[@rig-zag]

I watch just for that clip of Anthony Mason trying to guard Jordan at the beginning. 😂

[@carlosmiyagishima513]

Jimmy Butler’s missed gamewinning 3pt shot in 2023 ECF. We had so many wing defenders that we could throw at curry and klay, Bam could slow Wiggins down. Plus our big wouldn’t of gotten abused playing drop coverage against Curry, definitely would’ve been a great series

[@MikeZ-cz]

Game 7 Mike Conley against Denver in the bubble.. if he makes it. The whole jazz and Denver team's we know today are completely different

[@KCB762]

I feel like Mr. Vinsanity was definitely still have plenty of admiration. He’s a lot people all time favorite

[@2playschemeo.p.croutes724]

For me it’s a Free Throw. Dirk was at the line to tie the game in the winding seconds vs Heat in 06. He missed. But I still think if he tied the game, sent it to OT. Mavs potentially go up 3-0 and win a chip

[@reeceaguilar8374]

What is this track called? I ve been trying to find it. It was in a lot of your older videos. Thanks!

[@FruitMonger360]

2013 NBA Finals Game 6, both Ginobli and Kawahi missed the first of two free throws in the final minute. If either of those went in San Antonio wins the game in regulation and the Finals. In Game 7 Duncan had a running hook and a follow-up tip that if they went in would have tied the game in the final minute. Miami ended up winning by 7 but if either of those shots go in by Duncan who knows what would have happened in that final minute.

[@michaelfoster15]

VC getting the love he deserves

[@T65XJ]

Steph against Klove obviously. He shouldn’t have danced with Love. He should have taken the open 38 footer.

[@BabayaGuns]

A lot of what if , these shots truly would have change history and these players legacy as we know it

[@nathanpose8607]

The only one that could not have possibly been different is Ewing's layup.

[@ИванТюрников-о2я]

New mike? Sounds fantastic

[@j.d.panalagao2167]

It's not a shot that was missed, but one that was actually made: The Logo's 60 foot buzzer beater to tie up Game 3 of the 1970 Finals. It sent the game to OT which the Knicks ended up winning, but if it was ten years in the future, it would've been three-pointer, and the Lakers would've won the game, AND taken a 2-1 series lead, and had a huge momentum swing. A huge "what if?" Excellent video.

[@RySenkari]

Game 7 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals, Knicks lead Pacers 91-90. Reggie Miller has a long two point opportunity with about six seconds to go that he ended up airballing, and of course when the Pacers intentionally fouled there was a controversial flagrant that sealed the victory for the Knicks. Sure, if Reggie makes that shot the Knicks would've had a chance to win with the last shot, but if the Pacers win they would've had a decent chance to beat the Rockets. Rik Smits was a tough matchup for Hakeem, and the Pacers DID split the season series with the Rockets that year (winning IN Houston, no less), not to mention that they had had the best record in the league after that year's All Star Break. If the Pacers steal a championship in 1994, who knows what that does for their confidence going up against the Magic in the 1995 ECF (a series that also went to seven games)?

[@mylastaltsrrsly5967]

Lebron's potential poster dunk on Draymond in game 7 of the 2016 finals would have been amazing if it went in

[@Memphisgrizzlies901]

Do a part 2

[@raghudurina2354]

It’s not really one shot, but just the last minutes of game 7 in the 2016 finals. Iguadala’s layup being blocked (Lebron blocked that clean but his other hand did hit the rim) then Steph missing the three, kyrie hitting one, the stupid foul on kyrie, then Lebron hitting at the line. It was so close the entire time. And if the warriors won there they would have gone 4 in a row. Curry would have another ring and most likely a fmvp years earlier. The 2016 warriors would be one of the greatest teams of all time. Kyrie would be ringless, and Lebron would have another finals loss. Never getting the Cavs a chip.

[@DwayneChess]

Paul George missing that free throw to go up 3 at the end of game 2 of the 21 WCFs. There’s a good chance for The Clippers to go the Finals that year without Kawhi.

[@demontrekunjan4635]

Johnny, you are the best KZbinr for basketball right now. Everyone else is pretty fucking pathetic and play favoritism far too much. Can’t give credibility to any basketball player that deserves it and always critically talk shit about basketball players. They don’t like they can never keep it on bias. They can never keep their emotions out of it. It’s always LeBron’s a bum or he sucks or Jamal Murray sucks or stuff like that. I am so appreciative of your channel, bro The fact that you can enter the conversations and narratives without having to be bias is so refreshing.. because these guys talk basketball nowadays from ESPN down to the KZbinrs it is pathetic and trash and it’s created an entire toxic network of basketball to where none of the grades are going to get their respect because they’re constantly being diminished by another so that one great can be propped up better than the other one

[@jimmyp902]

Definitely the missed game-tying shot by TD, Game 7, 2013 finals against Miami.

[@boblevieux]

94 finals, game 6, when Hakeem blocked the winning three.

[@jesussaves21]

It wasn’t a miss but Ray Allen’s three to tie up the game and series at 3-3 vs the Spurs. Tim Duncan would have been 6-0 (in championships) if the Spurs were able to rebound the ball and get that stop.

[@nogoat23]

I remember a Kevin Durant shot that was called a two instead of a three against Milwaukee because his foot was on the line. If they go on to win the championship that year, how does that change Kevin's legacy?

[@kenallen4175]

That Ewing miss hurt and I’m not even a Knicks fan!

[@thatswhyhesthegoat3943]

Not necessarily a missed shot but a no call. 2015 ECSF game 4 Cleveland attempted to call a timeout despite not having any remaining. Had an official caught it a technical foul been would have been assessed. And instead of the eventual lebron game winner, Chicago wins, goes up 3-1 and has a great shot at making the ECF where they probably beat the Hawks like the Cavs would do. Rose leading the Bulls to a finals appearance when it looked like his prime days were just about gone would have been legendary. Idk if they beat Golden state but beating the Lebron and the Cavs in the first year of the big 3 would have been very reminiscent of the 2011 finals (although to my memory Lebron didn’t play nearly as bad)

[@nicholaschan4481]

Tim Duncan's missed shot and putback against the heat

[@luthfeeghazale6206]

If Ray Allen missed that shot in 2013 G6, Tim Duncan would have six rings and could have been in the GOAT debate

[@mychal92116]

Not a Finals series, but 1986 round 1, game 2, Bulls vs Celtics.. what if MJ hit the 3 at the end of the 4th quarter instead of being fouled on the 3 and getting to shoot only 2 free throws. Series would have been tied 1-1 going back to Chicago game 3 with an amped up Bulls/MJ. Possible Chicago wins and MJ has the notch under his belt of beating 5 hall of famers at such a young age.... but if that happens, we also dont have the 63pt game. As he was not close to that at the end of regulation

[@AfricanH3ro]

Timmy's missed jump hook in 2013

[@waff6ix]

I RELLY WISH MIKE CONLEY WOULDA HIT THAT GAME 7 3PT🙏🏾🙏🏾MITCHELL WANTED IT SO BAD💔

[@brianschmidt704]

Birds miss was just painful to watch.

[@Idk7588]

Nick andersons free throws in game 1 of the 1995 nba finals