Why SGA Is So ELITE In Isolation 👀

[@rez9386]

KZbinrs are what makes youtube great. Congrats to seeing Thinking Basketball getting the proper exposure.

[@richardyoon1]

🐐

[@tigerhoods7927]

This what else get their content from lol

[@SekuBasketball]

I clicked on this video thinking it was a thinking basketball vid lol

[@seanabalos7820]

that's like saying TikTokers are what makes tiktok great XD

[@Jimyjonson]

duh they make content for youtube and youtube’s whole purpose is to watch videos

[@TeamRayTV]

He plays so patient & fundamental he does not waste dribbles at all

[@togfanatic3781]

and yet luka better

[@A_valeska66]

⁠​⁠@@togfanatic3781starting to sound like YB fans with that gay ass shit “Luka better” “yb better” 💀😂

[@Ciorno2K]

Ain't lying tbf but saying like that😭​@@togfanatic3781

[@ngovkimhour5437]

that is why he is so efficient, this styles of play will be really good for the playoffs

[@Connorpeters82672]

@@togfanatic3781Luka is a turnover machine and doesn’t play defense

[@blackmist1981]

THIS WHAT JJ IS TALKING ABOUT. This for real hoopers. Real fans of the game.

[@truthnotfeelings]

It’s also true that the majority of fans don’t wanna see this. Casual fans wanna see dunks, 3’s and grown men shouting. This why the WNBA don’t get views. This why even KZbin basketball players have started shouting and performing for the camera. I’m here tho. Love to know why not just what. Love to know what’s effective and not necessarily cool. Thinking basketball Top 3 breakdowns no debate.

[@togfanatic3781]

luka better fyi

[@mikeesteves8427]

now that you mention it im kinda surprised jj hasnt had him on

[@Kwijiboz]

JJ's Analysis and knowledge are nowhere near this

[@ball1slife107]

@@truthnotfeelingsthat's not why WNBA doesn't get views they just aren't fun to watch

[@colin_macg]

Those crazy splits SGA does to decelerate look similar to the sliding technique used by tennis players like Djokovic to get out to a wide ball and rapidly recover to the centre of the court.

[@uyiosaigiehon7174]

very true, i wonder if it will be more of an emphasis for iso scorers, kyrie also creates similar angles which make him extremely difficult to stay in front of when he decelerates. Yoga and mobility exercises are extremely important for almost every sport, not just lifting in the gym. It’s the reason why Wembanyama is an alien at his size, and helps him prevent injury.

[@trumpies]

OMG I was thinking the same thing when I seen that lmao. It's wild.

[@sethcarlson25]

I play tennis and slide into my shots so seeing this comment made my day🤝

[@phurecovery]

So that's what it is, I thought that legs are somewhat a familiar move, and yes it is familiar because it was used by other pros in other sports

[@TheJugga21]

freaking died giggling when I saw him shoot the open three with a step-back haha

[@jakealexander2476]

whats the timestamp?

[@GucciestCuzOutThere]

@@jakealexander2476 6:13

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoodvue]

😂

[@dr_tlmk]

That's another level, gotta keep them guessing 😂

[@MrSuperman957]

And he missed. Imagine he made that

[@alastairchong4824]

ThinkingBasketball WOOT WOOT 🥳

[@Yute01]

He is elite at delayed tweens and pacing his combos, the fact that he has a counter for everything makes him elite in an iso.

[@Seymourseykrets]

Thinking basketball linking up with the nba? Wow this is cool

[@david.amuiki]

Been going on since late 2023 , so proud of the channel

[@NoName718.]

His style is so unorthodox like Jokic, it’s just something players are not used to. They don’t know how to stop it.

[@goead]

It isn’t unorthodox at all. Jokic is unorthodox because he’s a center with point guard skills.

[@808bboarder]

@@goeadIt’s an unorthodox pace. Same like Luka. If you can’t see that then go study more lol

[@NoName718.]

@@808bboarder Lol let him cook. He’s a casual. Dude is unpredictable on the dribble. Half the time he looks like he doesn’t know where he’s going cause of his style and next thing you know he’s scoring. I played with a few dudes like this, smaller guys and I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t block their drives. It’s frustrating as h*ll.

[@jadendurell.8977]

@@NoName718.yeah it seem unorthodox since he move so smooth and calm and for sum reason they cant guard it. and everyone else try to copy, try to move smooth but they cant do it. they gotta move fast and strong to drive, but not shai. i think its his timing and feel for the game. and touch kinda like jokic

[@goead]

@@808bboarder You can make several players who play at a slower pace. You guys are just trying so hard to sound like you know more than what you really do.

[@noblevenom2858]

What I’m getting from this is how much of a luxury it is to have an elite stretch big like Chet. Him being able to pop out to the three point line and dragging out the shot blocker helps SGA a ton

[@808bboarder]

No. You must not have watched Shai last year with no Chet.

[@googoogaga3440]

yes

[@sk8trboi4lyfe]

He literally did all of this last year without chet and was all nba first team

[@trumpies]

LOL no. I guess you missed Shai's entire season last year without Chet? Because he did this even without a big haha.

[@TheDeven1000]

That’s why they went from a play in team to the number one seed in the west. Chet’s impact has been huge. That’s why I was pulling for him for ROTY because it’s not just empty stats. But Wemby is phenomenal too.

[@Triads297]

Love this guys channel. Glad he got a feature

[@1caringhuman]

I NEED MORE THINKING BASKETBALL!

[@TheDeven1000]

The dude is just simply unstoppable. People complain about his free throws but he gets fouled A LOT! Honestly if you watched him night in and night out you’d think he should average about 15 ft a game. They can’t stop him and end up fouling him.

[@sergiola310]

This is my favorite player for the past 2 years. I'm happy people are recognizing him. He's phenomenal.

[@rashadbeckham7141]

He should be in more MVP talks

[@everyonesaidmynamewasstupi3713]

well he’s currently 2nd

[@markanderson3826]

he’s gonna win book it

[@thezackast2752]

He's second on the ladder what do you mean

[@onlyfacts3178]

Stat padding stats...playing in games winning by 33 Points to get his stats

[@FilipinoPride10]

@@onlyfacts3178 why are u on every SGA vid LMAOOO cry about it bro🤣🤣🤣

[@thebluebeyond2329]

I’m a very new basketball watcher, these analysis are amazing to watch and learn from. ❤I will have to watch more Thinking Basketball videos.

[@AhmadAshraf-bx8xd]

good start to understand the game more

[@MrRaysian]

I don't know if i'm just tiered but when Ben said "he loves this move (step back three) so much that he'll do it when he's wide open", i couldn't stop laughing and just kept replaying that part at 6:15

[@ShowTheOreo]

His 3 pt line jab step and mid dribble acceleration show he's a very deceptive player in an athletic, explosive, and flexible body. That's a deadly combination and makes for a unique superstar.

[@Dan-f5y]

I’d want to see a video of SGA reacting to this, see if he agrees with everything or if he has different thoughts.

[@juanemiliocanela1441]

So happy to see TB here. He’s work definitely deserves this exposure ❤

[@mikeomalley2460]

This guy has the smoothest game I’ve ever seen. Handles and finishing skills of Kyrie with the spacing and court manipulation skills of Harden. And yet the way he does it all feels so unique to himself.

[@meditationkings6025]

Thinking Basketball made it !

[@Wisagapi]

His ability to handle the ball with his left consistently and confidently also gives him a great advantage. No defender is expects him to drive past with his left. But he does

[@mustaphalove8934]

Ben & JKyleMann been diagramming that off-rhythm drive off the backfoot for yrs now. Kinda reminds me of a taller Baron Davis w/it. Bruh got THIS much game & dnt attempt more than a few threes per night typically!

[@nigeulharrell2063]

The fact that this is on the nba youtube is proof enough of what you needed

[@Console13]

Babe wake up another NBA and ThinkingBasketball collab dropped

[@Fitterr26]

Glad you’re getting the recognition you deserve TB, been a fan for years.

[@jarodhendricks8338]

Wonderfull breakdown I was very impressed ❤good work

[@christophersherman7927]

Honestly one of my favorite players in the league rn

[@dddiop]

That open step-back on AD is so funny. Excited to see how the unique offence holds up in a series.

[@david.amuiki]

Now this is good nba content

[@vg1024]

I love thinking basketball. Looks like he made it to the big leagues!

[@tinku-j4n]

I like players like SGA, Luka, Brunson, and Jokic because they all take their time and place at their own pace.

[@alexleal6989]

Had to double, triple check what channel I was watching 😂 congrats on the collab Thinking Basketball!

[@antonioleon3123]

Amazing video. I have always yhought of PnR as a way to give the ball handler several passing options... although SGA of course does this sometimes with e.g. Chet, SGA seems to use the PnR as a way to get into isolation! Offensive tactics have improved so much

[@mriidulbhatia]

this is the kind of player that wins FMVPs. Multiple. Pure scoring taking advantage of all assets the team gives him. Winning basketball. I’m so sure the Thunder are getting to the WCF. It will be interesting to see who they match up against and overcome. They are so fun to watch

[@ry_an.]

All depends on how Shai plays

[@freeaccstuff153]

I’m happy ThinkingBasketball is with the NBA now too, it’s really cool

[@alvarocardona824]

Shoutout to Thinking Basketball!

[@aidanknight]

He's my MVP this year. Statistically excellent (points leader, steals leader. he's top 10 in defensive win shares + #1 in offensive win shares), best player on a top 5 team, essentially unstoppable in the regular season.

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoodvue]

Too bad everyone is saying Luka is the MVP but Shai has been productive both on offense and defence, without Shai this team is not in the playoffs

[@trumpies]

Same MVP

[@iiZAPPx]

Thinking Basketball was the perfect collaboration! Make BASKETBALL great again

[@L82Love]

He moves like elite NFL receivers with that patterning of his leg behind acting as a brake, accelerator, rutter, everything. He has great form if he ever wants to run track lol.

[@goead]

2:26 😂😂 got his ass

[@truthnotfeelings]

I love when someone knows my game and still can get it. Just because you know what’s coming doesn’t mean you can stop it.

[@melvincoleman595]

I love the breakdowns!

[@BlGdlckJohnny]

This is the type of analysis I prefer

[@GrinerB]

Watching it is poetry. I don’t remember who it was last night against the Clippers, Shai shook the guy 10ft away from him with most sinister behind the back snatch I’ve seen in years. When he took the shot he was literally more wide open than you would be on freethrow.

[@rickeymickeyii4166]

Norman Powell 😂

[@GMQuay]

When you play the game at your own pace and slow , you read things better leading to better reactions to certain things on the court.

[@mgl2708]

His touch, body control and focus are out of this planet.

[@shifty220]

Yooo the gawd thinking basketball!! 🙌

[@jantaramiyongsuntriyapas2570]

He is like a more fundamental, less atlethic, but can shoot farther version of Iverson.

[@jahbrilplaysgamesandstuff326]

Imagine what 2k would look like if devs watched videos like these

[@cosmonath]

OMG! CONGRATS BEN TAYLOR!!! I'M HAPPY FOR YOU MY GUY!!!!

[@lazydadsgarage]

I'm not sure how I feel about getting you on the main NBA channel my friend. These normie fans dont understand the depth of analysis and those of us that do are already subbed to you. But I'm happy for you getting the exposure non the less

[@coreyshafarman8918]

Thinking basketball is the GOAT of KZbin basketball content

[@edwinkarani5593]

Basketball and chess are equally tje same, beautiful to break it down how plays are made.

[@benjic-jean574]

Woahhhh thinking Basketball with the nba🔥🔥🔥

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Shai never disappoints

[@Atlasdown44]

He never wows either. Gets whistles like he been a superstar. He hasn't had any nba magical games. Espn is high on him bc he is black. Levels below Doncic. Facts are facts. Research lukas Def statistics this year

[@Ace-Bonez]

Yea.. cuz hes black lol. You sound ridiculous

[@bilindabutcher8913]

​@@Atlasdown44you're being WEIRD

[@andrewbernard1911]

@@Atlasdown44bro is just hating on someone having a spectacular season

[@andrewbernard1911]

@@Atlasdown44that’s not it at all dawg, you embarrassing yourself🤦‍♂️ literally look at the thunders record or watch him play a full game because he is destroying defenses consistently and it’s propelling his team to the top of the league

[@kentrichards2915]

one of the most entertaining players in the league for sure

[@scottishbarnss]

Hes the best iso hooper in the league. He could easily be averaging better stats than Luka if he wanted to play that heliocentric style but he knows if he wants to win, he needs his teammates to eat too

[@young__blacksmith]

I think what helps him be so “shifty” is how he almost always keeps his back straight when he drives instead of fully lowering his shoulder. His legs are doing the work while his upper body seems motionless

[@jcappin]

this video a gem

[@reed1511]

Coach daignault is so underrated

[@sportswikipedia5739]

Thinking basketball=#1 basketball channel

[@dimelo58]

Great video man.

[@lawbinson]

If only Doc was interested in basketball at this level

[@nikolasdiallo]

Thinking Basketball has made it to the NBA.

[@localneo-graphic4647]

Oh, was wondering why I hadn't seen this vid the moment it came out, cuz it's the NBA channel. I've always been critical of how you measure efficiency, but that's only because you're otherwise the best analytics KZbinr in the game, congrats.

[@lawbinson]

His offhand is the opposite of most. Hooking up rather than hammering down.

[@HandballNinja]

Shout out to the man Thinking Basketball!

[@blackescobar269]

I just enjoy watching this kid play

[@videojameplayer1448]

I LOVE THINKING BASKETBALL, IVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A NEW DEPTH TO THE GAME AND IVE BEEN ABLE TO APPRECIATE SO MUCH MORE

[@helas33]

Need more of this content

[@JakeBodenhamer]

I LOVE Thinking Basketball.

[@dephy11]

My basketball content GOAT Ben Taylor of thinking basketball 💯💯💯

[@kiccz39]

Now this is what I want to see. Thank you

[@Jleonpolanco]

Opposing teams just got free analysis on SGA 😂

[@enchydeon5921]

He is unguardable and must be the MVP this season. He is the main reason why his team is on Top

[@Allen-k6n1o]

SGA is a BEAST 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Wyclefjean777]

Great analysis

[@MrSuperman957]

Shai-Gorgeous. His game is so fluid

[@brycehawes38]

SGA is evidence of calipari developing guys into killers. A great prospect but at the bottom of the depth chart at the start of his freshman year. Iron sharpened iron until he was the best plays on the team and one of the best in the country and he’s continuing to grow at the same rapid pace he did his freshman year

[@tankninja98]

Loving thinking basketball

[@GG_RAUL]

FACTS: Most average NBA fans thought that SGA is just 2 or 3 years in NBA but hes already on his 6th season

[@deadbeat321]

Can you create playlist for "thinking basketball" videos?

[@rimimimimimimimim4170]

I'm so glad Shai finally getting ALL the credit he deserves

[@Yokah]

Great vid

[@stansz]

Oh hell yeah... Thinking BBall making it big time !!

[@michaell6645]

Amazing video from NBA.

[@existentialTreat6]

Thinking basketball be doing this for years now. One of my favorite youtubers

[@AndreioxMacedo]

More Thinking Basketball!!

[@gosur6860]

LETS GOOOO THINKING BASKETBALL

[@shawnsecretan4861]

Most fools don't recognize greatness, just hate Ness!

[@verbalstormborn]

Thinking basketball at it again!!!!!

[@red2craytvbck575]

Dis who I wanted with Bron for his last seasons mane damn

[@beastmry]

Not the prettiest game, but it's absolutely deadly. It's so all over the place yet comes together perfectly

[@jpmcmullan8666]

SGA seems like the Kobe to Luka’s Lebron. They’re both amazing, SGA is a bit older, not as good of a scorer, passer, or rebounder a slightly better defender and is cooler to be a fan of, even though everyone knows he isn’t in the same atmosphere. I like Shai’s game, when the thunder first made the trade I knew they won the trade, but all these people saying he’s better than Luka are just taking the “cooler” option.

[@rickeymickeyii4166]

No he’s just better. All that cool shit is just in your mind. He’s actually a more efficient scorer than Luka and a more efficient passer when looking at ast/to ratio. And he’s by far a better defender, talking 1st or 2nd team defense level. And I said all this as a fan of Luka so no bias.

[@jpmcmullan8666]

@@rickeymickeyii4166 you’re probably right

[@padpakaroy6815]

@@rickeymickeyii4166 I don't think so. Shai 100% better defender becuz luka fucking no defense but in offence luka is just better u are just luka hater my man. Luka has more potential assisted he's at top 3. In term of scoring he's genius af he never below avarage anywhere in the court in scoring he effective in drive is 2nd (I can missed about this) he's not effective like sga on 2 point but in exchange he took more shot on 3 but has efficiency more than sga and keep in mind that he got the most double team in the league but he score more point.

[@ry_an.]

@@rickeymickeyii4166let’s see Shai in the playoffs before he’s better than Luka

[@JonathanWoodall]

I’m really curious if you timed the difference between the step back and the shot (for mid range not 3s) between Luka and SGA, what the comparison would be. SGA creates so much space that I see him pause a lot before actually shooting. Maybe it’s balance or maybe it’s just reading the game, I’m not saying Luka is better at it but I actually predict that their shot prob goes up around the same time after they initiate the cross.

[@JonathanWoodall]

I just find these two players rly interesting because even tho they look so much different, their games are actually pretty similar. Luka is just more fluid and SGA is more jerky and each have benefits.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Shai got some guts

[@666rbr]

There is something in his movement and solutions that reminds me of MJ

[@nomorejedi6658]

It reminds me little bit of Michael jordan in his first couple years, using crossovers and hesi's into exploding past defenders, especially when going left

[@PeteZam]

his mid range jumper sure does. especially that sweet fade away he does off of his spins and cross overs

[@TheTH3KILL3Rz]

Nah mj doesn’t have this type of handle mechanics. He’s just super gifted athletically that he can get away with anything involving quickness.

[@SantiagoNavarrete-jv4me]

This okc so good😮

[@SantiagoNavarrete-jv4me]

Why okc so good my bad😂