When You Were Great and NOBODY CARES

[@JustAnAccountLmao810]

Paul Millsap aka anchorman was that dude in Atlanta… 4 seasons , 4 all stars & ALL NBA appearances.. stud

[@WiSMs]

overrated, that was when the east had nobody and west was stacked

[@JustAnAccountLmao810]

@ sure

[@KJs_exp]

Man I can’t state this enough but man the respect you have for the game of basketball is so awesome to see! Hope you’re having a good one 🙏🏾

[@JaniHoops]

Thanks bro! Hope you’re having a great one too 🙏🏿

[@branislavvukic7752]

Great video, Milsap deserves more recognition. Thank you!

[@ULTRXBLXCK]

The NBA and national media won't recognize those guys. But it's guys like that who live in the hearts of fans.

[@JeffersonSteelflexx]

Facts. I know the media will probably never give me my flowers, but knowing you guys love me and got my back is all I need. Thanks a bunch

[@cap532]

I genuinely thought the Nuggets were gonna be a mini superteam once they signed Millsap but he was sadly slightly regressing by that point, was still pretty good for the Nugs though

[@JaniHoops]

Yeah nuggets millsap definitely still had game, especially after that massive contract!

[@javonkelly4996]

That entire Hawks team was filled with "Hall of Very Good" players... Great Video, new sub 👊🏿

[@RayaMonetStClair]

Man we take a lot of players like millsap for granted. Hawks fan he I saw how the media overlooked individual performances of hawks players in the mid 2010s. This is understandable because we we known for team basketball (spurs east moniker) But millsap deserved more appreciation. I’m seeing it with Trae now too when few other point guards affect the game like he can even without consistent shooting numbers

[@pietrofantini1]

In 2016 I was 14 and my mom bought me my first 2k, didn’t know anything about basketball or the game itself since I’m european, I started mycareer and got drafted by the Hawks, I remember I hated Millsap cause he never passed me the ball no matter how much I spammed the x button and always shot some cash middy whenever he got the chance (every possession). Miss those days and will miss the anchorman, truly the definition of underrated; hope he fans don’t forget him, I for sure never will.

[@TheCriminalViolin]

Not just Paul Millsap, but also LaMarcus Aldridge deserves the same respect and appreciation as Paul is deserving of and getting here. It doesn't just seem like people ignore LaMarcus, but there's a weirdly growing group who just love hate on him and act like he was trash. It's weird.

[@JammerAma]

I will say this until the day I die. LaMarcus Aldridge is the most underrated power forward of all time. He gave my Blazers almost 10 straight years of consistent 20-10 games. The epitome of consistency. If he isn't top 10 in terms of the position he's definitely top 15. Best post fade away from any single player not named Dirk Nowitzky

[@TheCriminalViolin]

@@JammerAma I'm a Blazers fan too. LaMarsha carried us through all the years where Brandon and Greg were here since they were consistently out. Nicola also has to be commended for his contributions too, as he was a guy who if he had the confidence, he could have been top 3 all time in the league given he literally did everything to a ridiculously high degree. Scoring at all levels, playmaking, handling, rebounding, defending, the little things... he still has the most Boone & Crockett games in league history, if memory serves. When Wes got here, he helped a stupid amount too. But LaMarsha was the guy who led and carried us. Rudy can't be discounted either for his sixth man contributions. He also has always gone under the radar for how much he helped us win games. LaMarsha's idols who he modeled his game after was Dirk & Timmy, and he specifically worked to steal Dirk's fadeaway, and put a little of his own on it. That's why his and Dirk's post fades are compared so consistently. LaMarsha also added a three point shot, better rim dominance offensively, and vastly improved defense while with us too, to become a guy who could average 1.5-2bpg in his last two or three seasons. He didn't want to play Center, but he did anyway, which is why he focused in on developing better rebounding and rim protection skills. A lot of Blazers fans still insist he backstabbed the team and fans by saying he wanted to remain a Blazers for his whole career, and didn't want to leave, to leaving anyway, but he left because it was actually the team who went and backstabbed him. They promised him he was going to be the face of the franchise and the leader of the team, including offensively. Be given the keys to the franchise. Understandably, he was sick of playing second fiddle; robin to the team's batman. And he was fully justified in wanting that. Once it came time to do so, they instead handed the keys over immediately to Dame his rookie season. They became so enamored and focused on Dame, that LaMarcus had enough of the team's bullshit, and left. He of course also wanted to contend to win a Championship, and wanted to be closer to home so he could maximize the time he could spend with his family, thus, he chose to leave for San Antonio. It made perfect sense and was and is fully understandable and justified. I never felt bad or some kind of way about his decision to leave because of all that. I probably would have done the same. This team disrespected him all the time far too much. At some point, you gotta take control of your situation and move on. I really hope they'll retire his jersey some day here, and hope they can convince Brandon to do the same. The same day LaMarsha has his retired, so should Brandon. And BRoy at least should also get a statue outside the RG. It'd be really cool to see LaMarcus in his signature mid post fadeaway too, but not sure if him having one would make as much sense, though I wouldn't be against it at all.

[@jakoreyaj]

Just talked about this guy with a coworker.. he would be a monster in todays league honestly

[@scxrztied7860]

this video made me think this creator had millions of subscribers, great quality of entertainment man, thank you, i hope you keep this up, i love the way you value the players for more than the league values then and the casual fans, im just getting into basketball and you didnt lose me one bit in this video, please keep creating this entertainment man!!

[@JaniHoops]

Thank you bro! I appreciate the support 🙏🏿

[@leoclassics5313]

U just earned a sub bro. U should make this a series and do someone like Al Jefferson AKA " The best most slept on big man ever"

[@BadgerWolf-19]

His footwork was 🔥

[@thearrogantasshole918]

Facts

[@sconartist]

I feel like due to the change the 2010’s (athletic wings/big guards taking importance over bigs, 3 point shooting taking precedence over post/mid-range game) a lot of very talented players who came into the league in the early/mid 2000’s were forgotten as the game passed them by.

[@NickPR87]

I first took notice of him when he had that crazy game against Miami's "Big Three", where he went off and took the game over to send it to OT.

[@matthewroberts198]

Didn't have a single 3 before that game then hit 4 in a row (nothing but net by the way). It was incredible

[@WakaFlakaFlame777]

Us jazz fans call it "the miracle in Miami". Such a great game

[@BlakeMist]

followed milsap since utah, cant believe him and kyle korver had such a run in Atlanta in 2014. thank you for this video. milsap deserves way more recognition

[@maxdobasquete]

🎉💪🏼🏀Millsap blocks were SURGICAL!!!💪🏼🏀💪🏼🏀💪🏼🏀

[@mlou4902]

One of my favorite players of all time. Mans had no wrinkle in his game

[@julianc.6589]

you and Swish Country are two of my favorite Basketball channels man keep it up

[@dinewalton]

As a Hawks fan, Millsap is one of my fav players of all time, its just too bad that he wasted so much time and talent in Utah for all of those years.

[@Willardbeans00]

I used to go crazy on em dudes wit Paul Milsap on NBA 2k16

[@sultonerap]

You got a great voice, and quality all around from script too editing, is top notch, this might be like the third video I’ve seen from you, got my sub, I didn’t realize I beat a lot of your soon to be subscribers here. Keep up the great work.

[@JaniHoops]

Thank you bro I really appreciate it 🙏🏿

[@Phoenix-pm2qr]

He was very very good. Whenever I think of the Hawks, I either think of Young or the 2010s team of Teague, Korver, Carroll, Millsap, and Al.

[@growing.grounds4054]

Don’t forget he was a stud in Denver too right before they won a title

[@anthonyfabiyi8610]

Dope video. I'm gonna subscribe

[@wdnmwdqnnfnfkw]

Great video, forreal it’s crazy how these guys get used as stepping stones in the agenda talks of a great.

[@KTLR-333]

It's insane you're trying to push that narrative lmaoo Paul Millsap had a solid career especially for someone who started playing basketball late. What you're suggesting is a completely dumb take Millsap was never in the conversation of best in the league he was a terrific third option but he wasn't carrying a team to success as a franchise piece. You can say Melo or Dwight but no one ever had Millsap in that type of category you're being ridiculous.

[@twoeyedbill1337]

No championships doesnt mean a player isnt an absolute killer on the court. We need to value allstar selections and all nba teams as much as winning a championship

[@rudyardganuelas6254]

Counterpoint: Kobe was an allstar in 2014, when he played 6 games He was also an allstar in 2015, when he played 35 games and shot 40% from the field. Also an allstar in 2016 when he 17.6 pts on 41% from the field.

[@twoeyedbill1337]

@@rudyardganuelas6254 yea dudes a bum. Glorified role player

[@Brewbuu]

Paul Trillsap

[@Dudesaidthat]

Should do monta Ellis

[@HitmanHimmy]

This is why winning is so important..ppm remember the winners

[@modigabdi503]

Solid and dependable, great maybe a stretch.

[@KB8Killa]

His numbers in his prime were great

[@Basketball_is_Life_88]

Millsap & Jefferson to me rivaled Marc & Randolph as a big man tandem

[@moneybagzlawson5147]

Gang keep it up...i b lookin forward to your drops

[@JaniHoops]

Thank you, I appreciate the continued support 🙏🏿

[@NotEvenbRoku]

0:56 “An daddlty doo” great vid tho fr

[@JaniHoops]

😂

[@jaccturdman]

Holy shit the comments are so right. I thought u would’ve had a big following because this video is just that high quality. Keep up the good work this video was killer. If I had one thing to say in terms of constructive criticism, it would be make it more clear what your actual point is. I took from this that you’re saying we need to have more respect for these players instead of using them as examples of great players other, often greater, great players defeated. It took me a while to figure that out id just say make that central idea more clear. But dude if that’s the biggest criticism I can find in this video it must’ve been pretty darn good.

[@JaniHoops]

For sure, I definitely could’ve brought that idea around earlier! But thanks for the critique and I appreciate your support! 🙏🏿

[@erikkallner7417]

Serge ibaka deserves more respect as well was a defensive monster in OKC. Also what about some of the young guys who had a year or two Kendrick Nunn was an underrated starting Pg on a finals team who average like 15 set some historic marks early on than got a knee injury after signing with the Lakers and has all but disappeared could do a video called something like "the biggest what if's that never were" idk

[@BrettForPres]

First time I’ve seen your channel. Great video man. I subscribed and I’m looking forward to seeing more!

[@JaniHoops]

Thanks! 🙏🏿

[@KTLR-333]

He's a Louisiana basketball legend

[@robertjessdimayuga8903]

Imagine choosing Kanter and Favors over Millsap 😂

[@SwuadeTV]

Used to hate playing against him on 2k

[@HipHopNerdHarryGusto]

Great Vid Joe Jonhsone next

[@conlenodriscoll4464]

1:24 Vitor Faverani sighting

[@ChiefMichaelPatterson]

Definitely a beast

[@icez2197]

Two words Joe Johnson

[@icez2197]

And I miss Paul millsap i remember every time the hawks and cavs played it was always a good game

[@Lazyeyed_]

I think him and his brother played in the big3 this past season.

[@wdnmwdqnnfnfkw]

Well written intro

[@defconjack717]

hell yeah

[@shawnGlobal]

He was dope frfr

[@justoneofmany]

Is this about Jayson Tatum?

[@youngtoneski7868]

he was a great starter of his generation waya bove avg starter

[@doctor_elefant]

great channel. good video. subbed. just gotta polish ur script a lil more. u repeated words a lil too much in succession (specially towards the end), and thee point u were tryna make got lost a lil bit. just gotta tighen that up a bit more, n smoothen out ur segues.

[@JaniHoops]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah I noticed that too on the watch back that the wheel definitely spun in place a bit towards the end! I appreciate the feedback and your support 🙏🏿

[@doctor_elefant]

@ ppreciate u responding to the feedback man. i rock with the vision

[@lgt2529]

i always mix him up with rudy gay

[@mrdy2624]

These hawks were better than the 2011 bulls

[@codythompson9035]

Great video for sure but what exactly is our definition of greatness here? Dude stayed fairly consistent as one of the better forwards in the league but don’t believe he was ever even the best at his position overall at any point in time. We had Timmy and KG during this era just to name 2 let alone the dirks and such of the world. Sound like Stephen A 🤣 He was absolutely underrated for sure but greatness? Sincerely don’t intend any disrespect by using these words so hope they land as intended but he was like the perfect role player that has the abilities of a star; but never strayed too far outside of his proverbial role to even prove how bright the star is to begin with. That’s something to admire for sure but don’t think greatness is the correct term. Regardless, keep up the great content bro!

[@JaniHoops]

No disrespect taken and I appreciate you even taking the time to watch the video! I probably could have made it clearer in the video but I would say that when I may have conflated my problems with greatness with a problem withe the way we celebrate greatness. Meaning it feels like the celebration of legacy, achievement and overall appreciation of certain players is locked off for only the generational talents, the Tim Duncan’s, dirks, and kg’s of the world as you mentioned 😂 For me I’m trying to celebrate the legacies of the guys who may not have that superstar championship riddled resume, but they were still cultural staples in the basketball world for those who watched. Basically I want to celebrate the guys like Paul Millsap and Kemba, or whoever else, because in basketball debate in discourse as time passes, those are the guys who get overlooked and labeled as the “plumbers” of the world by younger generations or people eager to further the narrative of the greatness of another guy. TLDR: in 20 years, I don’t want my kid calling Paul Millsap a plumber to push a Wemby over LeBron agenda 😂 Once again thanks for the support and the comment 🙏🏿

[@codythompson9035]

@ fair enough bro, sincerely appreciate you to even take the time to reply, let alone actually spend the time to form a valid response. While I agree with the sentiment of your response, I feel like we are using the term greatness as a synonym to something that doesn’t exactly resemble greatness. In my humble opinion I feel as though we can throw plenty of guys into this category like a Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and plenty of others. Not even suggesting him and others wouldn’t fit, just feel like we could argue this sort of narrative to fit many. Someone truly great doesn’t require you to have to form a narrative to prove such greatness. Regardless I respect the hustle and have no qualms with having a simple difference of opinion. May not agree but feel it’s coming from some where that’s genuine which I can appreciate. I’ll stay around, be safe and keep being the genuine you regardless. Maybe you will change my mind some day!

[@toddpace4588]

Millsap was never great. Good player though. Respect.

[@kapso3001]

Leading a 60 win Team in scoring, multiple allstar and on both ends efficient in the best league in the world....thats great for me but from your couch maybe not..

[@toddpace4588]

@kapso3001 You have lower standards than the rest of us NBA fans

[@supernovakip]

@@toddpace4588ur standards are in la la land bro

[@toddpace4588]

@supernovakip You're the one in the vast minority 🤦🏽

[@andresdelportillo9917]

Weak east