White Europeans are DOMINATING The NBA. But WHY!?

#NBA is being dominated by white dudes for the first time since Larry Bird. Ok, not really… there was Steve Nash, who was Canadian. And there was Dirk Nowitski, who was German. They were white dudes but they were not American White dudes. In fact, an White American dude has not won the M.V.P. award since Larry Bird did in 1986. That’s approaching 40 years since a White American won N.B.A. M.V.P. And, you might ask, what does this matter? It does not, I guess. But consider the millions of White kids in America that have played basketball over the past 40 years, who have not won MVP. Not one. That is insane.
So when you are talking about the great replacement in the #NBA, you are talking about Europeans replacing Black Americans. But you also have to ask yourself, why are White Europeans better than White Americans? Both things can be talked about simultaneously. Because on one hand, a White kid from Ohio might watch the slow footed Luca Doncic and think, “I have a chance!” But on the other hand, while Luca might look like that kid's uncle, he’s not from America. Something different is happening in Europe.
And if you are a Black American, and you’ve watched Black Americans dominate the NBA for years, you might be thinking, “what are they feeding these white dudes in Europe!?”
So all of this can be considered without starting a race war. Or a European war. Or World War 3. Or a civil war. Or whatever. We can talk about these things around a camp fire and sing “Kumbaya”, because at the end of the day we just want to understand what makes basketball players great.
#nikolajokic Jokic
Nikola Jokic is a Champion and Finals MVP in 2023, a basketball genius, and the patron saint of horse races. It’s the only natural choice for the number one spot on the list. Jokic is, after all, a three time M.V.P.
Giannis Antekokounpo
Giannis Antekokounpo is the only other player on this list that has the accolades to rival the Serb.
However, the Greek Freak and Milwaukee had a disappointing end of their season, which can end up being the right motivation for this year’s run to the title, especially after the addition of Damian Lillard.
#lukadoncic Luka Doncic
The youngest of the modern European “Holy Trinity” of the NBA is just behind Jokic and Giannis, simply because he hasn’t achieved yet the level of success of the two top players on this list.
Still, it seems just a matter of time for him to make it there and jump to the top.
#domantassabonis Domantas Sabonis
The Lithuanian big man has established himself as a European force, a perennial All-Star with three participations already under his belt, and a championship contender with the Kings.
On an individual level, he is not on par with the Top 3, but basketball is a team sport and he is an ideal teammate.
Lauri Markkanen
Moving to Utah proved to be the right choice for the Finnisher and also for the Jazz.
He flourished in his new environment, proving that for real he is similar to Dirk Nowitzki, and that makes him a candidate to improve his status this season even more.
#victorwembanyama Victor Wembanyama
A rookie in the Top 10? Victor Wembanyama was not just a “rookie”.
He has all the tools and the right environment in San Antonio to become one of the All-Time greats, if not the greatest of all. Wemby proved all doubters wrong in his first season and the sky is the limit.
#NikolaVucevic. Nikola Vucevic
The Montenegrin big man of the Bulls remains a force in the paint and one of the most underrated players in the league.
Can he do more not only about his solid numbers but for Chicago to have success in the post-season? That’s the big question and the even bigger personal challenge for him.
#franzwagner Franz Wagner
While he was second-in-command in the German national team and out for most of the tournament due to injury, he is clearly the future of his teams.
Yes, it’s plural because Orlando is also included and Wagner is just starting to show what he is capable of.
#kristapsporzingis Kristaps Porzingis
After injury woes and the failed experiment of pairing up with Doncic, Porzingis is back for good and after a great season with the Wizards, he moved to the Celtics.
Can he be the missing piece for Boston? It remains to be seen and to remind everyone why he started the “unicorn” trend.
#rudygobert Rudy Gobert
It was a hard and debated choice. After all, not so long ago Gobert was among the Top 3 European players on this list.
Having said that, his move to Minnesota so far has not helped his status, neither the Timberwolves on the level it was expected, but he remains a three-time All-Star and a three-time defender of the year.
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And tell me after looking at this list, do you think the next NBA greats are going to come out of Europe or America?

[@theimp5901]

Well they playa purer version of the sport. The current NBA allows , traveling , palming, running with the ball , and the ridiculous 3 point shot. It's all " showtime" all the time.

[@cexatvpsre2402]

US plays it like circus clowns to entertain, EU plays it like a actual team sport.

[@luisruiz9642]

IQ

[@luisrodriguez-mb7cc]

It's not only White Europeans, Europeans, include Wembayama and Antetokoumpo, they too are the faces of the NBA....Why do they dominate today's league? FUNDAMENTALS...They are well-coached players since they were children who were taught how to do a lot with very little...Americans may be more athletic and faster, but make bad decisions on court....Europeans are slower is most cases, but make the right decisions at the right time. Players like Bird, MJ , Thomas, Duncan, Kobe and Kareem just to name a few are not easy to find in most teams nowadays...Other than their exceptional talents, they were Fundamentally well-trained and coached during their earlier years. Perhaps LBJ and Curry break the mold, as for the rest of American players, they lack FUNDAMENTALS.. When is this going to change? When the US gets hammered in some very important competion like the Olympic Games...Then and only will American players understand the importance of FUNDAMENTALS... TALENT WITHOUT TRUE HONESTY IS A MENACE....SIMON BOLIVAR, VENEZUELAN INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM FIGHTER AND FOUNDING FATHER....

[@CoachHermanHoops]

I included Wembayama and Antetokoumpo in this video.

[@Ddaddy444]

well who just won gold in the Olympics?

[@Zuiyo1974]

How can you leave Pau Gasol out of that intro?

[@CoachHermanHoops]

I have failed at life

[@Flo-y6t]

Wow u nailed it! I never heard so much bias bullshit about europe,that really hurts! ,maybe u should consider actually talking to someone who actually know some facts about europe, maybe an european and it would be great when he played Professional sports here. Lazy bastard Greetings from Vienna Austria

[@jeffp2935]

The talentpool is more concentrated around certain sports. In Europe that is football and basketball. Usa has more sports to offer like American football and baseball. All these sports fish in basically the same talentpool

[@CoachHermanHoops]

Excellent points thank you

[@Daz555Daz]

Basketball is less relevant in Europe than it is in the USA - which is a shame because I absolutely love the game. Only a small number of countries in Europe even have a basketball league worth talking about. Basketball is often mentioned as the 2nd most popular sport in some Euro nations but man it's second by absolutely MILES in comparison to football.

[@yannickbesson1448]

You're wrong. Europe has others sports, like rugby, cycling, handball, volleyball, field hockey,.etc. and even more if you include individual sport.

[@BMTurceanuHikeRun]

itz pronounced: with an V like Novitzki, not nouitzi. and why do you guys keep bringing race and skin color in any discussion?

[@CoachHermanHoops]

Why are these Euros so good!?

[@xdrewratty9921]

Are they really dominating the Sport though ?

[@gajemouje]

MVP,DPOY,NBA finals.(porzingis and Luka)...I guess they do...more than Leloser I would say

[@ronMayfield-zy4hr]

Iv been saying for years that why they change to three three pointing game !!

[@akken2112]

The NBA has been looking for white "superstars" since the 1990s, this is why they went to Europe to recruit them, and it's why the NBA changed the rules to give soft white European players the opportunity to play in the NBA. Prior to the hand checking and defensive three second rules, white European players were getting beat up and dominated.

[@Daz555Daz]

3 point line was introduced into the NBA in 1979. I don't think Euro players were on the radar back then.

[@akken2112]

@@Daz555Daz The hand checking rule and the defensive three second rules were not introduced until the 2000s, to help the soft, slow, white European players.

[@Daz555Daz]

Elimination of hand checking benefits the smaller, faster, more skillful players.

[@akken2112]

@@Daz555Daz It allows more points to be scored and the defensive three second rule helps nullify shot blocking which the European players know nothing about.

[@HaleTheTrev]

Who are the 2 on the left of the thumbnail?

[@CoachHermanHoops]

Lebron and Durant

[@HaleTheTrev]

@@CoachHermanHoops Are they good?

[@CoachHermanHoops]

@@HaleTheTrev Yes, but old.

[@HaleTheTrev]

@@CoachHermanHoops Thank you. You are very kind to let me know.

[@Gn1ft]

Both of the white Europeans “dominating” got destroyed this year buddy they aren’t dominating anything

black fragility on display

[@CoachHermanHoops]

One was the scoring leader and the other a 3-time MVP and won the title last year. Seems kinda dominant.