WHEN REGRESSION SAVES YOUR CAREER

[@GZea-n3d]

He was my neighbor in Georgia, he lived in a garage turned into room with his mum right next to street stadium which was used for football by kids all the time. But whenever i went at stadium to play some football he was there getting shots up for hours non-stop on a broken basketball rim. Worked hard since he was a kid if anyone deserves success in basketball it’s him, so incredibly happy and proud of him

[@MatthewTheMan-1awesome]

That’s awesome sauce

[@Richard-Reloaded]

Now he makes almost 10 million dollars a year

[@davydignatenko8651]

in Tbilisi?

[@StevenEatsAlone]

Why people be making up stories lol

[@felps1917]

When you talk about football do you mean soccer??

[@nicholasd6689]

Suns fan here. Can’t agree any more. I remember watching Goga in 2021 and seeing him bomb (and bricks) threes all game. Now every time he’s in Phoenix it feels like he never misses at the rim.

[@LegendGaming-vp6vr]

especially that career night he had against us

[@platypinetwork]

Now nurkic needs to step up because he's not a stretch big. Tour dates on three pointers

[@LS69420]

coming to this video after the magic came back 21 points down against the nets and just have to say how emotional this magic season has been so far with all the injuries. seeing guys like Goga and Tristan Da Silva step up and produce is so fun to watch.

[@0608jeff]

Jarrett Allen and Isaiah Hartenstein also come to mind here, both showed some ability to shoot and were used on the 3 pt line from time to time on their previous teams, and both really thrived when they really focused on what they were best at: defense, P&Rs with their guards, high post facilitating in Hartenstein's case, and finishing in the lane for both of them

[@binrui1999]

Dont forget Sabonis, OKC put that man in the corner all season

[@colinmccarthy8764]

@@binrui1999I mean they really had no choice for Rookie Domas. He was a bad PnR roll man. So next to MVP level Russ, they really had no other options for him. Just cause Sabonis later turned into an All-NBA caliber guy, doesn’t mean that his rookie season should have gone any other way.

[@DCEUFanForeverFan]

Advanced numbers loved Hartenstein all the way back to Houston

[@dsbeats5657]

yeah, as a rockets fan I was pretty pissed when he left I was saying this forever that Isaiah needed minutes especially with how good his floater was lucky enough we got ALP another big man that’s not the best at shooting but he’s literally good at everything else I think about it like this is three point shooting so important that you’re willing to sacrifice rebounding unless you’re like Kristaps Porziņģis type of shooting for a big it’s not worth it because Boston has games where they’re gonna die by the three pointer and it’s gonna happen because the way they play they have five people out every single time they’re lucky they get rebounds every once in a while but when they don’t they’re getting their ass kicked a better example would be the Golden State Warriors win their shot isn’t hitting they don’t have big man that can get rebounds effectively unless you count Looney who doesn’t play nearly enough to warrant that play, I mean fuck yesterday they just got their ass whooped because none of their shots were hitting and we’re never getting rebounds .

[@EvanBlack11]

As a Pacers fan I was excited when we drafted him but mad at my team when we never gave him a chance. I met him a few times such a chill dude always wearing hoodies with headphones on blasting hip hop. I will always be a Goga fan especially after the draft night photo.

[@pump5991]

Same here, i loved his potential showing better rim protection than Sabonis and better interior finishing than Turner…just wrong place wrong time - I suspect that IND drafted him in preparation of a Turner trade which didn’t pan out

[@juanraphaelreoganis7765]

Surprised by the quality of the video due to the view count. Keep up the good work man, this was a great watch.

[@OtterBismark]

As an Orlando Fan, right now, he is one of my favorite guys. He is still young enough to have a great career and it seems he has found a good role with the Magic. But besides his skill, he just seems to be a really nice guy and a hard worker. I wanna see him succeed and I also hope it's a bit of an eye opening for other coaches. You need to find the best place for the player and his skills, not build a new player with skills you want. It's not like a game where you can choose the attributes especially not mental.

[@whocares3201]

Goga is very much a Hartenstein type role playing C. Great defender and smart player that knows his role but is decentla skilled as well.

[@FitNerdz]

Great comparison!

[@CHICHIBOI]

As a Magic fan I agree. I wanted us to sign Hartenstein last offseason, but when we didn’t get him I was happy that we resigned Goga and he’s definitely playing that Hartenstein role for us.

[@rueservin]

They do play the same got a lil passing too lol

[@Bigalscondosandcars]

I like to think that Goga found the devil’s lettuce and that’s why he’s better now. It’s also why he has longer hair

[@meepchip]

Jacob Poeltl and Goga both have been some of my favorite guys to watch due to how they just make the teams around them better on the floor… what a treat to see how strong fundamentals can boost a player and team

[@FitNerdz]

Great video! Was just looking for a Goga analysis! If you like those redemption stories, could you do one on Brandon Boston Jr? He's another guy i've always liked and I'm happy he's having an opportunity

[@BrettForPres]

Great video man. Channel is going to be one big with these quality videos showcasing underrated talent!!

[@JaniHoops]

Thanks! 🙏🏿

[@1vvert]

was gonna say the same thing

[@conlan1015]

He’s a Zubac or Lively type of player, I think centers shouldn’t have the expectation of having a 3 point shot, it’s a plus but really you only need 4 players to space the floor.

[@jamaljones566]

Goga has definitely won me some money, whenever he’s able to get the minutes, he’s a lock for a double double everytime

[@dsbeats5657]

Yeah, I feel like this guy gets like 3 or 4 offense rebounds every game which wouldn’t happen if he was shooting so many threes so I think him shooting way less threes. It’s just overall helping a team that isn’t that good at shooting anyways especially with all their stars out. We’re second chance opportunities are gonna be more critical. When you don’t have your stars that you trust to get you some buckets I mean Jalen Suggs right not is there top scorer right now

[@chrisbdudley]

Super well written! I love your analogies (hammer and nails)!

[@timelesschanges]

I love you Goga Bitadze

[@Blorbifink]

I like that you showed Bitadze's shooting percentages because that's an example where analytics (if used properly) can benefit teams. Teams need to focus more on playing to the strengths of their players.

[@Lasharella]

Definitely great video well done, good precise analysis I hope my dude from my country Goga succeeds We Georgians proud of him!❤🇬🇪

[@lucasasfora3573]

Great great video! Original subject and wonderful execution :-)

[@phuduc2426]

i don't know anyone who can hate goga he seems like a friendly giant, wish him all the best

[@TheCriminalViolin]

I've always loved underdog/ignored players like this. I've remembered him since he got drafted by the Pacers. My brain has a weird "small name/insignificant/unheard of" player memory profile, even from WAY back. So it is guys like him and other more "insurance policy" players I remember best. I LOVE traditional big men, especially centers, and with PFs, I prefer it to be more of a 2000s prototype, with additional great high post play, too.

[@mikebevibevi]

Bro, without wagging a bunch of stats around to try and prove your point, you spoke insightful truths. Bravo, looking forward to more videos. Great work.

[@da1prospek]

Goga is the enforcer and rim protector that every team needs

[@deeznaebo]

First time coming across your channel, but I’m really enjoying the content. You gonna blow up soon !

[@hunterking6033]

I'm so hyped for Goga dude.

[@henry7486]

I feel like Luke Kornet is another good example of this

[@wizzfizz6800]

For sure, dude knows and hard-headedly stays in his role, he still leads the NCAA in 3 pointers by a seven footer, he adjusted his game once he was in Boston , and came back. and does what would keep him in the league for a while

[@andrew5074]

GOATGA

[@thematressmaster]

Great video, not many KZbinrs use gleague highlights when discussing players. Nice touch

[@Ethan2xm85]

At first on the thumbnail I was like "Wait, Ricky Rubio played for the Magic?"

[@konchokchophel8833]

This was a great vid! Keep it up yo, you just gained a new sub!

[@pdiddy5235]

Always wanted to see him win after that media day picture of him and Zion. I think he will stay in the nba longer than zion at this point.

[@ethanrabadan6688]

title is insane twin😭

[@JaniHoops]

Had to do something creative man, nobody gon watch the goga bitadze vid otherwise 😭

[@StevenEatsAlone]

So diabolical twin…..

[@luizsalazar87]

Here's everybody that would watch the Goga Bitadze titled video 1:37

[@EndlessFlameout4]

Calling another man twin is weird

[@ethanrabadan6688]

@@EndlessFlameout4 it’s weird to refer to another man in a friendly, almost familial way despite not knowing him⁉️⁉️

[@seouleshoes]

Dope video! I’d say it’s arguable that Goga can stretch the floor, but not so much in a volume manner. Was definitely dumb with how Indy didn’t utilize him cause he seemed like a promising shot blocker, and am glad to see it fulfilled in Orlando currently, not to mention his other skillsets.

[@bpa2300]

Helluva breakdown my guy

[@Infamouxxxx]

Very underrated content. Subs to you bud!

[@phpcoolture6541]

Suggs, KCP, Franz, Paolo, Goga... bright future

[@Buttington_Headerson]

Don’t forget Mo and Isaac… this team is kinda crazy

[@homelespenguin]

Indiana could sure use a Goga Bitadze right now...

[@SteilTravels]

How did you make the parallax photo @1:37

[@iAmAyoDigital]

Great video essay. I absolutely agree with most, if not everything, you stated. I always believed his time in Indiana would have been better if the Pacers knew how to develop him.

[@penoking]

This is KZbin Premium man

[@KDPhd]

Wth where did this channel come from. Immaculate vid

[@cam8868]

This same thing happened with Luke kornet. He came in the league to shoot threes and now he hasn’t shot a three in years

[@BrettPrice1983]

really great commentary. you got a new sub

[@RubyLahna-f6h]

Goga is perfect fit with Orlando magic..

[@andreasl_fr2666]

Whenever I see Jokic play I ask myself how many overweight kids in both the inner city and flyover country could have been something similar, but never even considered (and would have never been considered for) basketball because they don't look a certain way.

[@T-Add]

This is a great video. I look forward to more. I just subscribed

[@jon-noj]

excellent work, dude. keep it up

[@zhar1117]

I love goga

[@kingq4113]

New follower bro! Keep up the grind! 🔥

[@apolmedrano3914]

Can you do a video on Marjon Beauchamp who plays for the bucks and talk about his weird journey to the nba and recap of his career thus far

[@ronswanson3124]

Because of this dude i was able to pay off 6 months of my rent 😂 fanduel def moving his lines now after this vid 😢😢😢

[@Lasharella]

It is just interesting how we Georgians only had Centers in NBA Stepania (C) Tskitishvili (C/PF) Pachulia (C) Shengelia (C/PF) Bitadze (C) I know I’m missing someone

[@DucerKyle]

The problem here is, goga can still shoot the ball. 35% is solid depending on the team that's around you and the opportunity that you get. However, this is not really a scenario of regression or of not trying to make him what he isn't, but one of over qualifying a starter into a role player position. Think Luke kornet, but if he was given a role like goga in Boston

[@Jaime.Lannister]

He clowned himself during fiba OQT tho😂

[@GayProphetMuhammad]

Same with Gilas and Chot Reyes in Asian Games.

[@Gobrazyyshauno]

Yeah dis video cold gang keep doing yo shit . but gang what’s that instrumental in the back 🤣?

[@JaniHoops]

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[@Gobrazyyshauno]

@ real nigga shit 💪🏿

[@Gobrazyyshauno]

@ what yo ig broski

[@JaniHoops]

It ain’t up and running yet but once I get one put together an start posting I’m gonna put it in the description! Appreciate the support and good luck with your music career too! 🙏🏿

[@yonatanharris1539]

great video and a cool story. earned a subscription. I do have a tiny nitpick though you used the word metaphor wrong a few times in this video. a metaphor is when you compare two things that are not related goga is more of an example for all the stuff you said at the end than he is a metaphor for that. Otherwise great vid sorry for being a nitpicker haha

[@JushSam]

Ohh i didn't know he was that dude that the media didn't give a sht😮W bro at least he still in league

[@precious3584]

Dont be stupid. Outside of JA, anybody below 3-60 would get the same treatment. Zion was a monster in highschool and college. Best prospect since LeBron and got his phot all over US. It wasn't about highlight reel or hype, It was brute force ready to usher in a new era. Sadly, injuries hit.

[@kjabber7245]

Not particularly interested in Bitadze, but I like the video. Have a sub.

[@MarcSeePhoto]

Toga is having a much better year than Zion rn Crazy how much things change over time from what’s predicted or expected. THATS WHY I LOVE THIS GAME!

[@Andrew17B]

Wanna know how little i knew about him? I thought he was a rookie with orlando last year 😂

[@jacksonfinn23]

Great analysis here, I learned a lot. Hope I end up being wrong about goga this is a great story

[@cynkauvanyau2059]

The NBA needs centers that understand offense (not necessarily shooting 3s) and defense. These roles might not be as traditional as you think.

[@Blekkkkkkkkk]

this has always been an issue in 2010. People try to be versatile too much that they are good at nothing.

[@AyooAnt]

Seems like they wanted him to take Myles Turner role of a big that shoots 3s & protect the rim wouldve been a cheaper option & they probably would’ve kept Sabonis

[@JaylenSmokey]

I'd take him over Zion any day now.

[@LB14]

Wait, Alex Len is still in the NBA?!

[@davydignatenko8651]

Hinkali-man!

[@JamesBeattie-lz9cc]

Meanwhile Zion is 3 burgers and 2 prawn stars away from being a “former nba player”

[@dclan2592]

imagine if the knicks would have pulled trigger on him last summer

[@JoeCupoff]

His career actually more similar to Luke Kornet. Came in as a stretch big to a full interior big man

[@camillaquelladegliaggettiv4303]

Yeah, he's a way better Luke Kornet

[@JoeCupoff]

@camillaquelladegliaggettiv4303 definitely. Goga's defense is really good

[@dsbeats5657]

yeah, I think the NBA is realizing that three-pointers are good and all but that’s not worth it. If it means you’re significantly sacrificing your self on the glass like there’s gonna be games we’re playing five out is not sustainable unless you’re the Celtics and you have so much fire power that he’s in with a bad three-point game could still make it up because of the star power and even they get their ass kicked once in a while when the the 3 isn’t hitting so my opinion having a rim running Big that can get you use some easy buckets second chance points, or just to help save a possession to kick it out to your shooters for one more chance is way more important to me than having a center that can kind of hit threes and it’s not like he can’t shoot. He just doesn’t unless he’s wide-open.

[@guwopdavid999]

Idk if he’s available for trade, but if Spurs could somehow trade for this guy, shit would be dope maybe acquire a good role player too like Cole Anthony

[@JadenJPDB]

Between zion and goga. Goga is the opposite. Zion is always injured but performs well but Goga by far was mostly available to every game Zion is the power forward equivalent of Ben Simmons: always injured weight issues. Goga is a great passer great defender and rebounder who is almost averaging a double stats of almost 10 ppg and almost 10 rebounds per game for this season. I think if goga can be more agressive if he improves his shooting and his inside scoring goga is by far the steal in the draft

[@memetown4369]

Comparing goga to zion is crazy😭. He played 75 games last season btw

[@JadenJPDB]

@memetown4369 but this season he was injured again and he only played 6 games

[@r.lr.l]

Ben Simmons main issue was never his availability, in fact Ben Simmions before his melt down was on the court more than Joel for us. His issue was his inability to imporve on the offensive end and having zero agression. Zion has been amazing whenever he has been able to be on the court.

[@sohamjain7803]

hell nah, darius garland was the steal of the draft

[@jonathand.t.5051]

@@r.lr.l Ikr Zion has actively been trying to be the player he's hyped up to be the issue is just the fact he didn't bother trying to get in shape until last season and now got hit with some bad luck

[@dsbeats5657]

there will always be room for guys that are good at Defense ,rebounding ,and finishing at the rim. It blows my mind how much the NBA cares about three-pointers in my opinion I feel like every team should at least have one good rim running big think like Derek lively , Daniel Gafford,Zubac guys that can get you super easy buckets inside and create second chance points, and are solid on the defense. None of these players are expected to shoot and they’re still on teams with good spacing unless you’re the Celtics I don’t really think having five players out on three point line is the way to win because if their shots are nit hitting, they’re definitely losing that series. That’s why they always struggle with Miami a team that is meant to stop three-pointers, especially against their Bigs because they can actually guard out the three-point line, and since Miami already struggle with rebounding and defending the paint, they’re pretty much taking out their biggest .

[@Stefseeyou]

nice vid

[@jonesey.8175]

the spurs are in such a similar position with Charles Bassey, like how the magic should just ship Wendall Carter off, the spurs needa trade Zach collins cause they have other bigs that do what he does best better, and they need to see the floor more

[@DucerKyle]

Yeah I had to check, he had the same or similar percentages from 3 compared to play someone like porzingis - who has been leading the NBA in post-up points per possession regardless. Regression didn't save him and his career, opportunity and game planning did. He's very much like Luke kornet but if Luke kornet started

[@Forever_Soul]

Notice how those players we dont know still beat a team with known players? You cant be in the NBA if you are not good that's why a lot of players who go overseas perform well. Its the coach who doesnt know how to use them.

[@mattf3873]

The Pacers just cut him

[@ProfessionalOverthinker1]

I SWEAR TO GOD I TALK ABOUT THAT PHOTO AND SAID THEY WILL REGRET LEAVING BITADZE ON THAT DRAFT NIGHT i forgot which video i wrote that...

[@full6330name]

damn good video

[@somericanguy]

Magic fan here. Goga is a great role player but the fanbase thinks we scored the next Rudy Gobert and it's annoying. He's also useless in the high pick n roll on both ends of the court

[@Malston1491]

NGL, that's my biggest issues with the the Goga-wagon that's formed. He'a great in a niche role, but other Magic fans think he's beyond reproach to the negatives that come with game. Namely what you said: inability to guard on the perimeter and against PnR action. Mose specifically had him guarding OG to avoid having to work against Brunson+KAT and more teams are going to do the same.

[@noahcaucasus]

He is actually ranked at top in NBA in pick and roll defense, Goga saved Magics season this year, don't forget, before he started Magic was on 6 game losing streak, looked deflated and unmotivated, he turned the whole team around with his strong presence in paint. And he is better than Rudy, you have not seen anything yet.

[@DaveyJames1234]

I just watched another video outlining how analytics have him as one of the best PnR defenders and “screen assist” players this year. So what you’re saying doesn’t seem quite right

[@somericanguy]

@@DaveyJames1234 that's literally WCJ. Goga just got benched 4min in the Boston game bcz he got smoked 3 straight plays on the pick n roll. So.. yeah, report that vid for spam. Bcz Goga outside the paint on both ends is absolutely useless

[@DaveyJames1234]

@ I believe you, but I just watched it again and they pulled up the stats and he is ranked 3rd in the NBA for defensive pick and roll FG% allowed (38%) and is the top Magic player for screen assists in the pick and roll. Some truth on both sides of the argument I guess

[@rudyardganuelas6254]

Once again: Jahlil failed in the NBA not because he is a postplayer, but because he is lazy. Lazy to get back on defense, lazy to closeout, lazy to boxout, lazy to set proper screens, lazy to move offball. Laziness is the reason.

[@superkoopa6202]

he is still just 25!!!??

[@IHadToMakeThisAccount]

smells like Rick Charlies

[@zeustubaga5192]

He is turning to pau gasol

[@masonmiller8899]

Luke kornet too

[@josephrowland2086]

I’m so excited for the real centers to come back to the league. We’re tired of watching Myles Turner types waste their physique to shoot too many 3s.

[@jjking8577]

GogabaWHO?

[@glennshields3229]

Bj the Chicago kid

[@itstoolatetoapologize4954]

Goga is a dirty player

[@jdrmanmusiqking]

Good vid but crying about the "modern NBA" gets old fast. Especially when yall arent wrong about the "modern nba" issues as a whole. Its much more complicated than people think

[@tomek6132]

You sound like KAT before he changes his voice

[@JaniHoops]

I don’t know whether that is a compliment or not, but I will say thank you anyways 😭

[@mcmatlock]

Gross using AI for the video, come on man

[@heffy36]

Ngl this sounds like this dude trying extra hard to use big words and sound extra intelligent, the speech ain’t fluid at all…3:43-4:05 I was like wtf did he just say 😅

[@jaki505]

nice video, first time ive watched your channel but the storytelling is good! his percentage stats are kinda skewed because he doesnt play too too much but it was interesting to see