Warriors At Rockets Game 6: Was The Chris Paul Trade A Mistake?

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[@DP_1605]

To question the trade is using a lot of hindsight. To question the new contract is actually fair.

[@mscottlawrence2037]

I don't know Chris was 32 when they signed him I mean if he would have been 29 that would have worked but he's gonna be like 37 on his 4th year

[@therocklau]

If only no one was criticising the trade when it happened, wait, many people did that, it was a bad trade then, and it is a worst trade now.

[@pinoyreformat]

I agree. The worst analysis is looking at "ifs".

[@GodZanko1231]

gothatway09 Wasn’t it a sign and trade?

[@ShareefusMaximus]

Bruh, you don't trade all those players for 1 year. You know your going in max, at the end of the year. Props to Chris for chopping off a year of the deal for the team. He didn't have to do that. He could have walked away from the Rockets and gotten this deal from ANY team.

[@jonathand.9555]

No, but that Chris Paul extension killed any hope for Houston of reaching the NBA Finals in the future.

[@arizonasportz7022]

Jonathan D. Exactly

[@GuidingSTAR_PATH]

@Throngdorr Mighty you dont know they paying him 30 mil a year lmao

[@arizonasportz7022]

Hakaru Sekai its gonna go up to 40 in a few years

[@GuidingSTAR_PATH]

@@arizonasportz7022 rip to their cap space lmao

[@jesuscabrera6916]

I think cp3 best helps the rockets as a mentor to James harden who is entering his prime years ,if only James would allow that

[@jesuscabrera6916]

1st half: 0 / 2nd half 33 Curry: I am inevitable

[@yurimargarin11]

Jesus Cabrera the funny thing about that when some people dont get it is, CURRY ONLY NEED 2 QUARTER TO GET A FCKING 33 POINTS!

[@roorensu1453]

@@yurimargarin11 tttttyÿtR

[@VeteranVandal]

Eh. He was adjusting. But he isn't as consistent as KD.

[@nugs44]

A few point were from intentional fouls leading to FTs

[@norpriest521]

And I am.........Kawhi 😎

[@jeromefuerte5670]

Capella: We want the Warriors. Gerald Green: I can beat the Warrior's with 9 fingers. Curry: Hold my finger.

[@JimGamingTV]

No. The Chris Paul Payment was a mistake

[@Metzger23]

Exactly

[@Michelles_Daughter]

DankSinatra It’s gonna hurt them for years to come

[@chrisvang890]

Yeah 35 mil fhawk

[@jesuscabrera6916]

I believe the rockets window was 2018

[@michaelpedroza3458]

it was a sign and trade

[@leesanity]

The real problem is signing CP3 on 4 year 160M

[@jbidlow9617]

Exactly. The trade was fine... he didnt need that contract tho

[@nikolaidelmundo3610]

Fast forward: Chris Paul leading the thunder to the playoffs

[@NeoPayneHK]

@@nikolaidelmundo3610 the price is a bit too much. if players want to win, they should know to not aim too high salary...

[@killapositionz2]

No the problem was giving up on that contract because he had one down year

[@aniruddhaiyengar8788]

@@NeoPayneHK Fast forward a little more and CP3 has the Suns in the Finals.

[@toobasaurus23]

Doesn't matter if it was Paul or someone else. Harden has the ball 60% of the time. You can't win playing iso.

[@idgaf9333]

but when kobe said it everyone got on him 😂😂😂 yeah dont take the word of two time finals mvp 5 time champ regular season mvp like 😂😂😂

[@harkless3166]

Sure you can.

[@thenbaplayoffs2020]

Unless, you're King James & Wade

[@gregorylagrange]

@@harkless3166 Can't do it with the very casual style of iso ball Harden needs, or at least prefers, when you're in a series with a team like Golden State that comes at you from all angles like the highlights from 0:49 to 0:59 Golden State is like a boxer who knows how to implement a jab to set up body punches, who then use that to set up a hook. Or a pack that distracts an animal from the front. And when it turns to face that direction, another member of the pack jumps on the animals back. Then one goes for a leg.

[@quinnencalade]

toobasaurus23 thank you!!!

[@Michelles_Daughter]

Quinn Cook dropped Austin Rivers like a bad habit! Did y’all see that?!?!

[@Ash-ws2rl]

I did see that haha

[@favor_04]

What time

[@PrOdRgZ]

@@favor_04 1:43

[@YungWetto666]

LMAO. Made him do the spinaroo

[@K_D_A]

Michelle's Daughter damn that was tough

[@falkovon9135]

1:43 Quinn Cook dropping Rivers soo bad 🤣

[@Toboo.]

Falco Von he be cooking

[@rahilarora3792]

Falco Von wow 😮

[@RecapRico]

@@angelisthegoat hes a Jordan Clarkson type player. Come in off the bench amd give u 10 points lol anything other than that hes a liability. Lol

[@johndavis9321]

Yeah that was nasty

[@lahkooky504westside3]

@@angelisthegoat austin was the #1 ranked shooting guard coming in his draft class and was seen as a.. well what Le Bronzo said. A jordan clarkson type player but with better attributes

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

After gsw won. Curry : " kick me off the court again boy." Cp3 can spend spent the whole summer shooting in the arena

[@skipbayless4121]

Yeah no, they use the arena for concerts etc

[@5t3r3054x]

C hris 3 losses in playoffs against the GSW P aul 0 rings

[@petersim1710]

@@5t3r3054x 0 Finals could work too lol

[@user-bq3hq6yg3y]

5t3r3054x CP3 has lost once to the Warriors in the playoffs (2019), was up 3-2 in 2018, and beat them 4-3 in 2014. Educate yourself

[@B1LLBILL]

Are we gonna ignore that Quinn Cook cross over on Austin Rivers ?😂

[@garyaugustus1009]

Nba Slime ...Sent him stumblin', bumblin', fumblin'...I thought he was tripped.

[@alliejr]

Rivers is not an NBA player. He is not even a G-league player.

[@ikillerz_uya8664]

alliejr yeaaaaa ok

[@yunghive4771]

2018: if Chris Paul wasn't injured the rockets would of beat the warriors 2019: if it wasn't for Chris Paul the rockets would of beat the warriors .... NBA fans are wishy washy

[@michaelhaydenbell]

I would say that's a good point, but a year older, this CP3 is not at all the same as last year's version.

[@badxgrass]

@@michaelhaydenbell Nah, it's just you being nitpicky. Why not just give credit to the winning team who played better in the final minutes of the game? The video itself was simply nitpicking at cp3, when it was harden's iso ball that cost them the series.

[@TheOpinionSports]

Yung Hive ain’t nobody wishy washy, the warriors was never gonna lose to the rockets this yr or last

[@xinwang8595]

That’s bullshit and stupid. It’s like if zaza didn’t hurt Kawhi intentionally, the spurs still couldn’t overturn the warriors. So, let’s forget about that dark history and just remember who was the champion that year. Who knows what would gonna happen that year? The spurs took the big lead at oracle stadium and that rockets did have a chance last year

[@g.0.a.ttohell361]

😅😅😅 you such a stupid rockets fan if do you think cp3 fault that mike d antoni fault they not adjust in their defense and he not use faried that cost them lost

[@solaris5524]

imagine if the rockets still had Lou Williams

[@jaquezwright8821]

So what does that mean bro no kd and DeMarcus

[@brionsog2186]

Still lost to them years ago

[@jaquezwright8821]

@@brionsog2186 facts

[@jaquezwright8821]

@@brionsog2186 Houston rockets not ready yet to beat the warriors

[@pinoyreformat]

I thought it was losing Chris Paul that lost them the chance at the finals last year. Are they handing out amnesia pills?

[@PaulusEndjala]

This analysis was too harsh on CP3 considering that at time Harden was literally strolling throughout the 4th quarter.

[@skatevidcentral]

I've always noticed this. He shies away from the big moment. I predicted exactly what happened, he kept deferring and passing off to other players in the 4th instead of putting the team on his back and taking over.

[@alliejr]

And Harden’s embarrassingly awful D.

[@Travisej2]

Not resigning trevor Ariza is what hurts them facts

[@Bigreid92]

Travis Johnson II Facts! CP3 Contract extension plus Eric Gordon’s contract are killers

[@jefftX]

@Travis Johnson II Trevor Ariza went 0-12 in game 7 last year. Look it up. Dude folded under pressure. He had to go. He was a liability when it mattered.

[@Travisej2]

@@jefftX so what.. he produced all year but had a bad game 7. Now they missing his presence. Not like he going to go 0-12 every single night *will he*

[@joses8395]

Trevor Arizona is the glue guy of Houston Rockets! They miss his defensive presence...

[@BabyKobeeee]

Jeff T You keep him for his defense not his offense lmao. Points aren’t the only important thing.

[@zero1188]

rockets: if KD played we would of won

[@lowerclassbrats77]

Pick your poison either way you end up dead when you're playing The Warriors.

[@badxgrass]

*would have

[@IkesLionsDen]

@@badxgrass this is YT not English class

[@holden6104]

I honestly believe they would've had a better chance with KD on the floor.

[@badxgrass]

@@IkesLionsDen If your english is this bad even on YT, your english really sucks then, this is coming from a person that speaks english as a second language. You are truly pathetic.

[@MaxPayne-gs4vb]

Giving him a 4 year, max deal was a mistake.

[@MD-cy8uj]

That’s obvious to anyone but the Rockettes

[@badxgrass]

Last year you rockets fans were all about cp3 not being able to play, now you don't want him on your team? Make up your minds. Fandoms are funny as shit haha. They don't know a single thing about basketball iq yet are analysts when they're on the internet.

[@jesuscabrera6916]

They didn’t want too but they had promised him they would give him a max that why he agree to the deal

[@Dubfansince]

Max No, it was wonderful. Best decision Houston ever made. Bwahahahaha!

[@JimboCruntz]

@@MD-cy8uj it's obvious to quite a few of us. The minute that deal was signed I gave up on them. He is the biggest underachiever in the history of this sport. He holds himself like he's one of the best PGs ever, but has never won a ring. He's a joke and we either need to trade him or find him in possession of some class A drugs so we can kick him out of the leagueir something... 😂

[@yahoojo]

I think there are a few points to why the rockets style isn’t ideal especially in a series. One point is Open 3’s are great but the rockets never get enough easy 2’s. And when you fire 3’s you are more subjected to long rebounds and fast break points which can lead to easy buckets for the opposition.

[@SAdozer]

D’Antoni will never lead a team to a championship. Any student of Pop can out coach him. He doesn’t manage his players mins well and he doesn’t develop less experienced players.

[@nationalblackaccord494]

SAdozer right, never liked his coaching

[@wetlettuce8215]

Agree, coaches matter a LOT

[@skatevidcentral]

Ehh, disagree. Last season Rockets were close to taking out GS, D'Antoni didn't make the team miss a record 20+ straight 3-pointers in game 7. Also got a bit screwed over back in the Nash era with the whole Spurs series and Amare suspension fiasco. Coaching matters but so do players and CP3 + Harden are both pretty much known for being chokers. Harden's stats in elimination games/clutch situations are awful.

[@gambit7jackson]

D'Antoni should have done something about Capela. He clearly wasn't ready. He took a risk with shumpert and it paid off, i'll give him that.

[@theOnyFUFU]

​@@skatevidcentralI think 2007 was the only year that he had a legitimate shot at a ring and blew it (and imo they blew their chance this year after KD got hurt). I blame D'Antoni for not getting his players to drive to basket and get some layups after missing a certain amount of 3s. D'Antoni is the reason they kept shooting! The total was 27 missed 3s I think! They also got kind of lucky with Igodala missing most of that WCF series. The players are the reason the Rockets haven't taken advantage of key injuries to the Warriors, but the coaching isn't particular smart either.

[@DuckMcDuckinson]

The trade for cp3 was bad bc all the pieces the rockets gave up were vital offense and defensive players and cp3 is getting old

[@trip2belize]

Exactly.

[@Ash-ws2rl]

I miss arizaa hes a nice piece for the rockets

[@crystonforde4155]

Mike dantonio to blame

[@cubs1433]

You realize they didn’t make the playoffs the year before they got CP3

[@sstar202]

@@cubs1433 they we're in the playoffs the year before they got cp3. Get your facts straight.

[@Mrsportspapi]

Nobody: Capela: I want to face the Warriors Capela now:

[@yannolove1335]

Trade him

[@EnlightenedBro105]

Capela now: *next question*

[@ronaldteves3939]

chris paul knew that steph is the owner of clippers..he never knew curry is also the owner of the rockets.

[@1010DoorsAreAlwaysOpen]

The Stephen Clippers and the Baby Faced Rockets failed to beat the Warriors time in and time out

[@youtubehandle8339]

Notorious BleezyB haters of the rockets never gonna stop hating huh?!

[@aduysbv]

@DK Let the kiddies have their moment. They need their sports teams to do well in order to feel some semblance of joy. :P

[@ivanruzic1536]

@@aduysbv Well at least they can feel the joy of winning while you Rocket fans not so much.

[@chef_miku]

He also didn't know Curry is also the owner of The thunder

[@sutibun8283]

Soooo... no one is going to talk about Quinn Cook for what he did on Austin Rivers in 1:40 ?

[@nottelling4548]

Lol he dropped him

[@VerdeBoy13]

Flop

[@scopezhella354]

I know right

[@wulvershon8948]

Potassium when I saw that live I was like dammnn wtfff 😱

[@rachee23]

He needed some milk!!!!!!

[@NeoLegendX]

I don't think the end trade is the problem Good coaching is key Look at gsw bench last night Kerr coached

[@ReidoFutebol98]

Mike is overrated.

[@ReCharredSigh]

Mike d'antoni tends not to go deep into his bench and allows his star players to have the ball in their hands a ton (instead of having them give it up, cut and get it back). I feel these are his two biggest problems.

[@DomV123]

ReCharredSigh he runs the iso with harden a lot, warriors defense is no joke and their bench stepped up

[@vatocat4953]

@@ReCharredSigh nah man Nene shouldnt even be out there. Others just failed to show up. Harden, 1 Star Veteran, & Glorified Role Players.

[@VeteranVandal]

Harden needs to be better coached so he stops having to force so many attempts. He tries to make a more complicated play individually too many times, and I think that is on the coach not adjusting to the opposition. That shit barely worked in some of the games of the series, and gave better results when the attempts were simpler less contested.

[@irocklalot]

That warriors play at 5:05 was simply beautiful and heartbreaking for the Rockets fans

[@BigMikasuki]

Looks like good defense refs should called 3 secs violations on 2 players for the warriors.

[@irocklalot]

dbritton89 wait what? 2 sec violation? For what? What did I miss

[@irocklalot]

Luka Magic what? I don’t understand. Can someone explain?

[@BigMikasuki]

@@lukamagicc if you can call Harden for a push on on a flop with 2 minutes left in a 2 pt game surely you can call everything?

[@Bruno86457]

@@BigMikasuki video is in slow mo not in real time.

[@cherianpmathew3685]

After 2022 rockets should give a3year 300 million extension to CP3

[@johnben93]

Don't give them ideas. They might actually do it. xD

[@ethanpo204]

I'm Chris Paul, y'all know who I am. Is a way to sum up this video lol.

[@bandoogiemanz]

LMAO

[@htownrockets7084]

It wasn't a mistake. The mistake was giving him a max contract when he's old and injury prone. I wouldn't mind trading him for a younger pg cause Cp3 is playing like a role player now

[@subscribo2059]

Fr. Max contract killed us. We could've kept ariza and got someone better with dat money.

[@DaFlash47]

Wow.... so you go from "if CP3 was healthy we would've won" to " he's old and injury prone I wouldn't mind trading him" the same person you and every other Houston fan claimed he was the final piece of the puzzle to beat the Warrios. Don't abandon your guy now, he's yours for another 4 years LMFAO

[@alexl9799]

What team with a good young PG would want to make that trade?? There's gotta be something in it for them too.

[@htownrockets7084]

LeBron James That was last year bruh different team and Cp3 is not as good as last year either

[@htownrockets7084]

Joe RK He's not a LeBron fan he's a warriors fan

[@adriandaliva1341]

Kinda sad for Kenneth Faried, why didn't they play him more, he has more energy than Clint "we want the Warriors" Capela? edit: arguably he was an absolute dunking and rim-defending beast back when he was still in Denver

[@MD-cy8uj]

He would be good. Kinda like a montrez Harrell

[@JGold6274]

ramadan

[@omacktube]

I didnt even know he was still in the league till this series.

[@1010DoorsAreAlwaysOpen]

Let’s be honest. Curry and KD are both better players than Harden and CP. it’s easier to build a title contending team around them

[@FoxyChariot]

Not a hot take considering that there’s 2 rings between Curry/KD and 0 between Harden/CP. Curry and KD are just better players individually as well.

[@samuelreyes1004]

Yeah, I don't like iso. Least favorite thing about the Blazers, especially when Dame is cold and still tries to isolate. We all can't be the Spurs though

[@ganyrehs]

I remember when ISO in the nineties was driving in the paint with dunks and mid-range shots. ISO today is dribble dribble then step-back 3 attempt.

[@TheGeorgeD13]

@@ganyrehs Another thing that happened with ISOs in the nineties is that the other player usually MOVED AROUND while the iso player was dribbling. They didn't just stand there. Watch those Bulls teams with Phil as their coach. A big reason why Jordan was so dominant in ISO situations is that the rest of the team moved around Jordan instead of just standing there.

[@marcusmessiah19]

Folks give iso a bad rap , Kawhi game winner= iso, CJ Mcullom final 3 baskets vs Denver game 7 =all iso, lilliards series winner vs OKC =iso. I'd rather have 1 on 1 ability than need screens to get my shots off.

[@xeedflarian9748]

@@marcusmessiah19 I think that was a shot at curry, but curry doesn't need screens to get his shot off.

[@justinebautista1383]

Marcus Messiah Kawhi's game winner wasn't even close to an iso

[@maxioh576]

On face value, Rockets made a horrible decision in trading those players for CP3. Clippers look really good imo, and it's like the Boston in 2018, where it wasn't about stars making plays or headlining for the team, but about individual players recognising their roles, embracing them, and therefore performing more efficiently. In this league, you either win because of the sheer talent you have on your team, or because ALL of your players buy in to the 'team' concept and not the superstar concept; like the 2014 Spurs, which is genuine true basketball. I place more blame on the coaching of Mike D' Antoni. That much talent from the bench you traded away, has went to become the new sheriffs of LA.

[@badxgrass]

Well, it was the front office's decision to get cp3 and trade those pieces, so they'll become contenders much faster, they did become contenders. If it was a truly horrible decision, the result should have been them not being in the playoffs at all. I'd say that their offensive system, like what you have said, needs to be like the 2014 spurs, everyone contributes, no superstar mentality, no hero ball. They can do this, it has been done by them, but it the critical moments, it always goes back to the james harden iso.

[@maxioh576]

​@@badxgrass Nah, I believe they were contenders even before CP3 arrived in Houston. Adding a HOF-calibre player in CP3, there needs to be more than one single trip to the WCF, and a 2nd round exit. But yes, I do agree with the James Harden iso in critical moments.

[@badxgrass]

@@maxioh576 While I do agree with you that they can still make the playoffs pre cp3, the pieces that they traded would not be the players that they are now if it wasn't for that trade, except lou williams ofc, he has been a solid contributor off thr bench his whole career. Those young players needed the exposure and playing time, hence, them improving greatly in a short manner of time. The bottom of this is just that the rockets' system really goes out the window when it comes down to the wire. That's how the spurs are a great basketball team.

[@alejandroserrano7755]

Exactly. Spurs and Golden State have shown that. Team basketball is winning basketball. Celtics reached the conference finals last year without their 2 stars. Clippers gave the warriors a good run playing team basketball.

[@lebronjames5287]

@@maxioh576 LMAO dude you can't just say by adding a HOF calibre player in cp3 you get to go to the WCF, YOU GUYS ARE PLAYING IN THE WEST DUMMY.

[@keithgiven4317]

Here's hoping we get nuggets versus warriors to see the best passing game the NBA has

[@piripiao245]

Or perhaps the Blazers? Curry vs. Curry and a backcourt battle as well sheeshhhhh

[@tylerjames1869]

Piripiao that would be lit 🔥 brother vs brother

[@ergicgaming1618]

I dont think that series would be fun. Nuggets are too slow to go against the warriors

[@Suave_TheArtKartel]

Damn & Squad VS The warriors is a Wayyyyyyy better game

[@nickdreezy2457]

I rather see Dame and CJ versus Curry and Klay all day as much as I respect the Nuggets

[@clarkligalig]

I really like Beverly for his tenacious plays and lou Williams too. Seeing them from rockets they were more of a diverse players. Now they center their game with iso

[@TangentialShark]

Clippers have better coach and better system. This is why most players who join become near All-Star level when they join. Harrell alone had a 25 point, 10 rebound game against the Warriors. Capela on the other hand was straight trash

[@justinmburns]

Coach, your vids are incredible. I love your analysis. I can’t wait to watch all the big games tomorrow and follow you on Twitter!

[@US4ER]

Was The Chris Paul Trade A Mistake? Dude on the right: 9:34

[@JackOBee29]

No sense of urgency from the team facing elimination

[@holymsophy]

They honestly thought GSW would just roll over and die. 😂😂😂 You gotta cut the king's head off!

[@KezDezHanzz]

@@holymsophy exactly

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Thanks for that last little gem at the end. Stats aren’t enough to judge a roster by. This is especially true in the playoffs where matchups and sheer grit are so much more important than the regular season

[@ralphdajao8547]

Awesome video coach. My favourite basketball analysis on KZbin by far.

[@Nr4747]

Imo, Chris Paul had a pretty good game 6. He scored 27 points on 57,9% shooting and 3/6 made 3s. He also had 11 rebounds and 6 assists with only 2 turnovers.

[@tooblackspoon6787]

And noooooo win

[@nobodytouchesmj9780]

And he was terrible the rest of the series. His only good game was when the Warriors best player was injured as well.

[@sarangdesai9035]

You can't stink up the joint for 5 games and play good for 1 game and expect to walk scott-free.....

[@apark02]

Chris Paul has the second worst contract in the NBA, first being John Wall

[@jayv8068]

nope. Chris paul best pg

[@aniruddhaiyengar8788]

Bad take.

[@dominicjohn4916]

It's been cool watching this channel blow up over time. Getting interviews with Steve Kerr is pretty cool. Well done. This is what KZbin is and was supposed to be. N

[@imPurEGreatness]

Great content as always. This series really showed that all those regular season stats might look good but won't really matter when the playoffs start. Style of play isn't talked about enough.

[@KappaMikeyTSF]

As a salty Rockets fan, I SHOULD agree with you, because his bloated contract extension is pretty much going to ensure that we won't be able to get a tier 3 guy any time soon. But WHEN we got him last year, he was arguably the 2nd best player in Houston. Hindsight really clouds us, and it kinda sucks that Harrell exploded into a prime player that is pretty much a better version of Kenneth Faried.

[@xxfrank12]

The breakdown I was waiting for! #NotificationGang

[@cain948]

I love listening to coach voice your analyzing in basketball are great!!!

[@togiannaki1]

Your commentary is great. Keep it up.

[@mse8772]

Rockets fans: "6 steps isnt a travel, it's a gather"

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

I wouldn’t say the trade was a mistake. Resigning him for all that money was a mistake though

[@Pocopicopaully]

This is by far your best video coach! Great breakdown and analysis!

[@bballbreakdown]

Thanks so much! I’m proud of it 🏀🏀🏀🏀 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bryanvalencia4990]

You’re such a great analyst. Respect

[@zallee9396]

Harden can dominate a game, but through iso-ball and volume shots. Curry can dominate a game, but while getting everyone else involved at the same time playing the ‘right’ way. He is a legend, and a level above Harden.

[@riskderic]

Yeah these chumps who say Harden is better can just shut up, Harden and Paul can just help carry Curry's bags in Denver or Portland

[@SilkyLew]

Man curry will get bodied bu harden 1 v 1

[@riskderic]

@@SilkyLew too bad basketball is a team game

[@riskderic]

@@SilkyLew also harden cant guard curry either

[@SilkyLew]

@@riskderic Curry is guardable. Most of his points are coming off screens

[@briandaguman4658]

I like your vids coach nick. I think harden could’ve done better to close out the game but he was absent diring the 4th quarter.

[@dinkledan9040]

@J Foster but curry did it?

[@noobcrafttoonz]

curry rested for the first half so he was fresh. Harden seemed to be gassed out during the 4th.

[@YahudimFromAncientOphir]

Don't think he was absent just really fell short.

[@abusumayah9540]

He was being double teamed every possession so he deferred to others. If Harden took difficult shots while being heavily contested and double teamed everyone would have criticized him for "hero ball" and shooting them out of the game. Whatever Harden does people will find a reason to point the finger. Many championship teams from previous eras would have struggled against this Warriors squad if not have got blown out by them. The Rockets didn't lose to some g-league scrubs. SMH.

[@fengyunpeng1992]

i think if gordon made a few more shots and capella played the defense slightly better throughout the game they would have won, don't ask too much for harden and cp3 two players don't win championships

[@lalotong]

Your knowlege and analysis is unbelivable!

[@jqualls7901]

I love videos like this!! Videos like this one prove to me that I know what I'm talkin about!!

[@bballbreakdown]

👍🏀💪

[@aakaashnarayannan9600]

Everyone said the Warriors were without their best player, but I don't understand. Their best player scored 33

[@Ash-ws2rl]

Media forgets warriors were once a champ without kd, media forgets the old warriors with 20+ assist a game with their incredible ball movement

[@Ash-ws2rl]

@money Mark pft excuses again and again, move on

[@Ash-ws2rl]

money Mark butthurt from lebron not going to the playoffs haha just shut up he aint going anytime soon anyway

[@Ash-ws2rl]

@money Mark hahaha yeah but they do need him to iso sometimes but not oftn

[@redd8210]

We hope to see some more Blazer vids Nick.

[@juliusrandle2733]

You killed kennedy😂

[@bboysmith]

I love the way this guy breaks down and explains the game.

[@rebitedon]

I been regretting this trade the day it happened. Thanks for the video.

[@movementman9777]

Harrell certainly couldn’t have been worse than Capela this series, right?

[@RecapRico]

Remember all these dumbass Houston fans was saying Capela is 10 times better than Harrell😂😂😂😂😂 Clint only does what James Harden allows him to. Capela could have Curry posted up under the rim and James Harden would rather take a contested stepback 3 over Kevon Looney than pass him the ball.

[@SniffyPoo]

he's a lot better IMO

[@RecapRico]

@@SniffyPoo and i agree with you bro but that doesnt matter if he doesnt get the oppurtunities to showcase his talent. All these Houston fans dont understand that. Thats like having Klay Thompson but you give him the role of PJ Tucker (Left corner spot up shooter)

[@thefibrillator2927]

@@RecapRico He is overall better than Harrell, he's not twice as good as Harrell though, which is what his salary would indicate.

[@RecapRico]

@@thefibrillator2927 agreed but then again thats not how contracts work. Contracts are projections of your growth as a player. They determine how good you are then they give you a contract for your potential. Capela was showing before the contract that he could be an all star level big man/ one of the best rebounders and shot blockers in the league. Harrell has only shown that he can be scrappy and get consistent hustle baskets. Harrell is pretty much Faried with more touches.

[@Brooklyncameraclub]

Of course you would say that now... Everyone loved the CP3 trade when it happened. Beverly was coming off injury and did not have a consistent 3 point shot yet. Lou Williams was never this good until he got to the clippers and having the freedom to do whatever he wants. Montrezl Harrell was young and not proven yet. Give credit to the clippers for developing these players and getting the best out of them. I don’t think they would have been the same caliber if they were on the rockets.

[@tylerjames1869]

Peter Hoang Duhhh Harden would’ve ISO the shit out of those players.🤫🤫🤫

[@garyaugustus1009]

Peter Hoang ...That's bullshit about Lou.. he was lighing it up in Philly when they still had Thaddeus Young and Iggy.

[@WutTheDeuceGaming]

you need to research Lou Williams. "Was never this good", pshhh...OK buddy. Dude has a career average of 14 points per game.............IN 24 MINUTES.

[@aris_mendez]

Bc harden isn’t a leader and doesn’t sacrifice anything to win. He isn’t coachable. One of the most overrated players who gets so much praise.

[@Tom-hv3sm]

I mean, Lou was always this good but it just didn't fit in the rockets system. Same goes to PatBev, who has said multiple times that Doc gives him more freedom. Also Harrell was able to develop a more offensive game thanks to Docs System. So basically yeah, the trade wasn't bad since both teams improved considering their different styles.

[@johnswan8695]

The anticipation for coach's bass drop was killing me. Livingston got me hyped!!!

[@danielsetiady9396]

This was one of your best videos coach

[@bballbreakdown]

Thanks so much!

[@Jmxd21]

Chris Paul isn’t the problem for the rockets. The Warriors are the problem for the rockets. I believe whoever won that series would win the championship. All they can do is wait for the warriors to break up and keep grinding.

[@xeedflarian9748]

The problem with the Rockets was that they let Trevor Ariza go. You can see they missed his scoring and defense.

[@stiltzkinvanserine5164]

Patrick Beverley is a Reggie Evans type of player: You'd hate to go against him but you'd love to have him on your team.

[@KevinX1000Tube]

Oh yeah! Beverly would make a great Warrior!

[@lipstickzombie4981]

So a less harmful but more pesky Donkey?

[@archiemiras3073]

"Klay sticks the dagger and twist the knife" ~yeah that's the proper description XD

[@larrygriffiths3725]

I wish every basketball coach everywhere NBA down to youth would watch the last minute or so of that video. Brilliant stuff from the PnR quote from Kerr to the number of passes the Warriors made in game 6. Play and coach the beautiful game!

[@ryanbobyan]

the trade wasn't bad, cp3's performance in this series was

[@WutTheDeuceGaming]

actually played well in the closeout game.

[@ryanbobyan]

@@WutTheDeuceGaming yeah, his stat line in game 6 was decent, but he just didn't seem like the cp3 of old in the first couple game, ya know?

[@ryanbobyan]

@Luke R if that was such a problem, people would've been talking about it before this series

[@ryanbobyan]

@Luke R we almost beat the warriors in the WCF last year. If chris paul played better and the rockets won this series, no one would be wondering about the validity of the the CP3 trade.

[@ryanbobyan]

@Luke R in before he has a career season lol

[@kenm4390]

Wait Danilo gallonari had nothing to do with the rockets. Clippers got him in free agency after he left Denver!

[@doootheytho9821]

Ken M I think he got him confused with dude rockets drafted from Wisconsin. Can’t remember his name tho

[@doootheytho9821]

Bee Zo nope not him. It was Sam dekker I was thinking about

[@AirBuddDwyer]

Clippers used the 1st round pick they got from the Rockets in the CP3 deal to send to Atlanta in the 3-way sign-and-trade that landed them Gallo

[@shaymayo6]

great video coach

[@Chico_Tee99]

“Sticks dagger in and twists the 🔪 “😬😬yeesh coach nick😹

[@mattamakaplayz1955]

Steps curry is gsw best player

[@chidubemigbo5858]

When Curry had 0 first half points, and you still lose. 9:34

[@user-ef2ii8uw9c]

Chidubem Igbo when you have team with 4 other all stars

[@chidubemigbo5858]

@@user-ef2ii8uw9c The warriors only have 3 all stars, and only two of them played

[@lebronjames5287]

@@chidubemigbo5858 Thank you for educating the uneducated.

[@vincenttheo8841]

That quote from Steve Kerr is gold.

[@thevalkingdead4071]

glad to see 'em go

[@traegant449]

I thought if cp3 was healthy the rockets would win

[@dominichawkins6832]

Trae Gant he’s a completely different player to last season

[@XXL-Griefs]

The Rockets should trade CP3 and a draft pick and a couple of guys on the bench for Devin Booker.

[@roseblack7296]

@@XXL-Griefs even the suns wouldnt take that shit

[@MrElosobear]

not with his curse

[@Dreamer2go]

@@dominichawkins6832 NO EXCUSES BRO. Everyone's older. Iggy, Shaun, to name a few

[@seunghyunmin142]

The whole world now knows Harden’s triple doubles are nothing but a regular season stunt. Playoffs come they disappear and it means nothing.

[@mirakekkle9476]

nigga scored 35 with 8 rebounds and 5 assists, which is pretty much his regular season stats

[@abusumayah9540]

@@mirakekkle9476 According to these guys it means nothing. Even if Rockets challenge the Warriors more than the other 28 teams in the NBA and fall short they will be considered scrubs. Really strange. Don't know why people can't give Rockets credit for doing their best and acknowledge that the Warriors are the better team at the same time. Despite what the critics say Harden's performance was fine. Rockets just fell short and need to find ways to get better.

[@mirakekkle9476]

Jason Fresh so lebron is a trash choker because he got swept in the finals last year lmao

[@jonathand.9555]

imarino13 Jokic actually makes his team better in the process too; don’t mind the fact that the Nuggets are playing another 7 game series because they’re still a young team that will only get better with time.

[@lebronjames5287]

@@mirakekkle9476 dafuq? Harden usually gets 10 assists, how is 5 assists different = pretty much his regular season stats?

[@futureitshere]

It's so refreshing to hear Kerr repeat Phill Jackson's wired about the pick and roll

[@amusingfollower]

As always, great video coach! Watching the series between the Warriors and the Rockets made me wonder: Given the current meta, is it viable building around the strategy of 5 men on the floor, all with high 3pt% and just stacking 3s in a game?

[@ngc5195]

The Warriors are so much more fun to watch without KD.

[@FR0Z0NEkeys]

Especially in the Finals XD

[@MicGoogle]

The Rockets are a good team but Curry is just too good don’t blame them

[@sonnyestanislao9180]

Nice way to insert the Seat Geek ad Coach Nick LOL

[@bandoogiemanz]

Check out that subtle dig bballbreakdown threw in with that clip from 5:52-5:56. Doc Rivers laughing, lol.

[@GuyVinmara]

7:53 Beverley earning some frequent flyer miles right before this trey. x) #travel

[@ricky100593]

Wow who saw this coming?? The NBA playoffs are amazing. So unpredictable!!

[@MrWzeljunior]

What? Everyone expected the Warriors to go to the Finals and most likely win it (barring KD being out)

[@ricky100593]

@@MrWzeljunior no shit

[@holymsophy]

Everyone except the Rockets 😂😂😂 They legitimately thought they had this one in the bag.

[@lawrencebenavente5223]

James Haren was seen the same night after the game practicing dribble -dribble-pass drills to well past midnight.

[@2ndgeneration348]

Thats why he warriors are great they know how importantant a player is and the chemistry is real

[@OnlyOnline2O1O]

The CP3 curse continues

[@Jrob5200]

Who else felt sorry for cp3 when he was staring at James harden at the end of game 6 lookin like he was bout to cry wit dem buckass eyes

[@michaelhaydenbell]

The fuck are buckass eyes?

[@ripdajacker23]

Hell no lol CP3 is a cancer of a player

[@Jrob5200]

My Mom Says I'm a Champion when 1 eye bigger than the other

[@wacastillo3006]

Lol cant feel sorry for someone who kicked his opponent from the gym intentionally so he cant practice 🤣

[@yugurtz]

that steve kerr clip is golden

[@leeanthonysiga9323]

Houston should hire you Coach Nick, because you're so damn smart, I salute your accurate explanations every single video.

[@nigelchiwanga2501]

Any other superstar going scoreless in a game like this would have looked up and realised it was a blowout. Steph can remember how to play basketball in the 3rd quater and it's still a tied game

[@drizziemane7807]

Why is everybody even talking about Chris Paul like he didn’t ball out in game 6

[@rubenvalce]

Drizzie Mane 🗣🗣

[@aa-rf5ty]

because he didn’t ball out in any other game before that

[@christiananasco8937]

Drizzie Mane he didnt show up the entire series

[@jeromefuerte5670]

Chris Paul has literally taken Houston hostage with his contract. He should've played like that every game. Houston has peaked and had no other options anymore.

[@drizziemane7807]

Elias Faizi but this game won’t his fault tho if they won y’all would be praising him

[@GiovaBronx91]

Hi Coach, let me add just one thing to your great video. There is one team other than the Ws that is doing all the good things that you mention at the end the vid, and it's the Bucks. NBA Finals are going to be fun

[@TheProfEddy]

i find it ironic that the run and gun sharing the ball push the tempo style of offense was started by mike d antoni and now he has resorted to iso-ball all the time damn

[@omacktube]

Hiw bout this for ironic, alot of teams have been able to win chips with his type of offense except for him. (Dal, sa, gs)

[@TheProfEddy]

@@omacktube hahahaha. truly remarkable. not to mention he is now reverting to pretty much iso-ball all the time? *shaking me head*

[@jude6334]

Kd: Im injured hold the fort for me Rockets: hahaha this is our year GS:Gets a lot stronger than before. Rockets: wait thats illegal!!

[@MrMikkkkkkkk]

What bro

[@keymochi_]

Rockets: let’s blame Melo for this meanwhile Rockets: oh wait...

[@borntokilldiaz]

Literally no one blamed Melo. It was a combination of injury’s and bad role players

[@garveymfeka6014]

Other than the contract, the only regret the Rockets should have had regarding Chris Paul is letting D'Antoni cast him as an extra instead of a slightly lesser co-star. The difference in the Rockets in 2017/18 and 18/19 season are more noticeable, while they played iso heavy both years, Chris Paul was much more involved, and the ball just happens to find shooters more often with him. He's not 24 and 10 kind of player anymore, but letting him have 18 and 10, isn't that bad honestly

[@pimpineasy1100]

Coach I feel this is your best video analysis yet. One thing I want to counter or extend the argument with is. " How much flexibility does the franchise and coach really have when your franchise players plays as harden does. Iso heavy, doesn't cut or play well off ball. There is not much any coach can do.dont forget Dantoni of the 7 second or less multiple passes mindset adapted his style to fit harden.

[@eddsalad1461]

Clippers got danilo gallinari off of free agency not the cp3 trade.

[@ripdajacker23]

LAC got him from the nuggets on a 3 team trade between them and the hawks, not free agency

[@eddsalad1461]

@@ripdajacker23 oh shit your right my bad, but i knew he wasn't acquired off the cp3 trade for sure