Why The Clippers Have A Better TEAM Than The Suns

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Coach Nick broke down the matchup between two Western Conference heavy weights and explains why Ty Lue's coaching job has made them the hottest team in the NBA right now. Frank Vogel has his work cut out for him to better integrate his role players.
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[@raqhis3494]

I think the one of the reason why clips getting better is Zubac improvement in paint. Kudos to Harden, he really unlock Zu as a center

[@rulowth4815]

Zu has always been this good, but the lack of a p&roll pg focus, explain his usage

[@darnellwilliams8783]

@raqhis3494 it's very foolish to think the Clippers are better than the Suns after one game

[@omenriver2399]

Look at Clint Capela's contract. That is all Harden.

[@raqhis3494]

@@darnellwilliams8783 i agree with that, but if you compare pre-Harden and post Harden era, Zu definitely growing on me, not to mention It a huge pain in the ass watching Zu's games before Harden era

[@j-us-t_be-in-g]

​@@darnellwilliams8783You don't watch hoop enough to immediately recognize the Clippers are the better team, even after one game. Look at the play of both teams.

[@amaCaspar]

"booker deals with what he hates most - a double team" savage

[@emersonestrella2845]

Lmaooo that’s what I was saying, he didn’t need to add that 💀

[@Quan367]

Exactly what i came to see as soon as i heard that

[@balls_eat4261]

“we not doubling in open gym let’s work on our game” type shit😭

[@ericbrown7628]

Yes please keep saying this about him 🤣🤣

[@mattypark5725]

Came to the comments for this exactly lol. Shit had me rolling 💀💀

[@emmanuelo9743]

As a suns fan,if Kawhi ain’t get hurt ,they beat us in 5 games even without PG

[@YiKJ1]

The Suns have a problem against healthy teams in the playoffs. Every team they’ve eliminated in the postseason since 2021 lost at least one star player due to injury.

[@hootboon5323]

Kawhi is the winningest player out of all of them, hes HIM

[@DaryMatera]

@@hootboon5323 Kawhi is the most injury prone of all of them as well. Including Beal.

[@jaspreetgakhal8274]

@@hootboon5323Kawhi been him since 2017

[@xavierb9061]

Stupid comment russ shot 3/17 twice..thats #2 option

[@zuimez1009]

really enjoy watching the clippers play, their offense looks so effortless at times

[@markie0320]

i know. PG does not sweat at all!

[@Thec0meUp]

Thanks to Harden

[@jh134mvp8]

fr because when harden isnt playing on ball you get to see PGs silky smooth game on display or kawhi doing moves looking like MJ used to

[@xyzdragontan]

I’ve always criticised Westbrook but now I’ve got to credit where is due. You should have also mentioned Westbrook minutes of the bench, he was really good, brought amazing energy on defence and rebounding. He also has a really good connection with Zubac

[@turtlewhohatescabbage1157]

Complimenting Russ would make Coach Nick explode tho

[@stewybstewy]

He's been excellent all year on defense, especially point of attack

[@MrZahsome]

As if people care about your criticism lmao.

[@turtlewhohatescabbage1157]

@@MrZahsome And yet, he's made you write an absolutely pointless insulting comment on KZbin, buddy

[@ceasarnunez5652]

It’s such a treat to watch the clippers fully healthy every night

[@alex4863]

You got PFG, Harden n Kawhi doing there thing, Zubac averaging a double double, and Westbrook almost averaging a double double. This team is crazy and Tye managing it Ooph.

[@shaft9000]

Good on you coach for giving props to T-Mann. Too many just notice his post-injury shooting woes and ignore that he's been a beast on defense as the Clippers primary point-of-attack defender, particularly in road wins. He's been doing a stellar job in limiting Fox, Curry (facing both over 4 games in the last month) Haliburton and several others.

[@stewybstewy]

Hardest working Clipper

[@CupOk-rx5vh]

The Booker double team quote is GOLD.

[@McClain3000]

I feel like harden has survived more slander than any other player in the NBA.

[@EhhSenpai]

Big facts

[@92alpha13]

Nah…Russ got him beat!

[@PutYoRhymeOn]

You could say his resolve has really "hardened"

[@briantep458]

harden only works on the clips because they have 2 good defensive wing. He could not play with the sixers or most other teams for that fact

[@raymondqiu8202]

Harden probs also doesn't care about the slander at all. Dude wants to win. I gotta respect him for not caring and easily affected by others opinions and being weak-minded

[@92alpha13]

Russ is the MVP for the Clippers. His sacrifice, enthusiasm, hustle, and all around love of the game is infectious. Salute to the 1st Ballot HOF’er!

[@jjruss8238]

I think Russ will be needed in playoffs. Not because of injury, but there will be match ups where Clips will need his energy and transition points.

[@jqentertainment6966]

I'm so happy to see him having a good time. This guy deserves it

[@TheNickhammond]

I hope he gets a ring from it

[@shaft9000]

He's not the MVP - no Kawhi and the Clippers become a .500 team. However ~Russell the Hustle Muscle~ _is:_ - the undisputed leader in the locker room, - sets the bar for effort as the oldest player going hard every night so no one else has any excuse , and is - #1 with crowd interaction and hyping the home court fans, by miles.

[@DaryMatera]

I'm not so sure Russ is that happy being a scrub off the bench.

[@alvaroalfaro9478]

1. Clippers have a point guard who is great when he felt like playing. 2. 2 way players 3. They have solid bigs. 4. Versatile players 5. Biggest factor of all imo is healthy roster for clippers

[@DaryMatera]

Clippers also have a HOF backup point guard on the bench.

[@Mr.Orangeishim]

@@DaryMateraThank u 😂

[@DaryMatera]

@@Mr.Orangeishim Clippers should send Westbrook to the Suns.

[@liekegerritsen1620]

Now do these 5 for the Suns :) 1. no point guard at all. 2. 1 sided players. 3. Below average bigs (Nurkic cant finish) 4. see point 2 5. crucial injuries to Beal and Booker. But even then: the Suns roster is just not good enough to make any noise in the West. At least we will have a great play in tournament where we have one last chance to watch Durant, LeBron and Curry, if they make it that far

[@DaryMatera]

@@liekegerritsen1620 Suns "super team" a play in team at best. How the mighty on paper have fallen.

[@shadowwarrior2030]

😂 'at least 3 times,,the Clippers throw the ball away' In all 3, Kahwi deflected the pass which all led to steals 😅

[@adityavarshney6690]

"Booker deals with the thing he hates most - a double team!" 😂💀

[@hootboon5323]

Kawhis Gravity is insane, along with george and harden

[@geefryherrera3261]

I’ve been predicting CLIPPERS VS CELTICS Finals ever since 2021 season, but both teams always failed me. This might be the year tho

[@jimmywalker8354]

Joker

[@emmanuelo9743]

Clippers winning the championship,they got the most complete team In basketball rn,got elite defense and offense,versatility,good coaching,experience ,depth and they got one of the best playoff performers in basketball Kawhi Leonard,only thing stopping them is injuries

[@rulowth4815]

Boston?

[@melvincuaresma-SW]

They gotta get past the Lakers first, Lakers have already beat them twice! Clippers were healthy but the Lakers were playing without Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura, both players who were huge in the playoffs

[@samiekjackson7004]

​@@melvincuaresma-SW nah, the Lakers didn't beat the clippers, the clippers lost 🤷🏾‍♂️ HUGE difference

[@JqlenB]

@@melvincuaresma-SWlakers might not even make the playoffs. Clippers biggest threat in the west is still the Nuggets

[@0piumaeternum]

@@melvincuaresma-SWLMAOOO lakers are a non factor it’s the nuggets and mavs they have to worry about

[@lalremruatpuiarenthlei4665]

Imo, Clippers after acquiring Kawhi and PG have always been good, thier biggest weakness has always been health. Hope we get to see all of them healthy in the playoffs

[@user-hh2hg2bv9e]

This is why harden is a genius in the pick and roll. The entry pass on roll is not easy as it looks.

[@ROCBOI-wr3uh]

6:27 wildest carry holy shit

[@Ms.Smith269]

As a Clippers fan, I would like to say thank you. Great video! This is why I'm subscribed.

[@bubba231]

The clippers not only have a big 3, but they actually have depth, too. The Clippers could've made a run to the finals last year if Kawhi and PG hadn't got hurt. Still think Denver would've beaten them. Hopefully, the suns can put it together, but as of right now the suns don't look like a contender. Beal's very good, but they needed depth, i dont think they needed another star player. Clippers will finally make the finals this year. And Boston will win the east. Imo

[@the-w-omen9179]

Nuggets and Twolves are better than the clippers

[@shaft9000]

Yeah, I don't know what difference any other team can add by or before the trade deadline to challenge the 2-way depth and potency the Clippers have already figured out. Siakam to Miami could move their needle some and make them a stronger favorite vs Boston in the East, but what other acquisition would do much for anyone in time to gel come playoff time??

[@shaft9000]

@@the-w-omen9179 wtf are you smoking - the Wolves haven't made it past a Round 1 in about 20 years, they are this years Grizzlies/Suns, a front-runner As for the Nuggets, their last game Clippers beat them so we shall see about that...

[@motoure4584]

Depth you wilding Clippers depth is ass lol outside of Russ Powell and Theis they got no one else that can create their own shots. clips had the same depth as the Lakers they'd be almost unbeatable

[@jaspreetgakhal8274]

@@the-w-omen9179🤣🤣

[@jjruss8238]

I have watched this channel for years and I must say the way you transition into the ad from the analysis is superb!

[@theaspiringactor]

Clippers may just be a smarter team tbh. Also, Zu is a defensive beast too. Zu is a Center 2-way player. His offense was always solid, but he gained defense best practices from some of the greatest defenders which are all on his team. He does the behind swipe thing to strip the ball just like wetbrook now.

[@0piumaeternum]

that prizepicks ad was so smooth i didn’t even skip it

[@DragonballG.]

I can’t see how people can be surprised about the Clips when they have a collection of some of the best talent of the last 10 years.

[@thecanmanification]

HE’S BEEN GONE FOR SO LONG AND HE’S FINALLY BACK

[@user-tw4jj3np1h]

finally you made a video of this Superteam hell yea seeyou around in the Finals

[@JigsawBell-rx9yb]

Here it comes! A new Champion for the league. Anyone who does not believe in this team does not know basketball.

[@nornor-hg9rm]

2:52 James "Tiberius" Harden Lmao 😂 I didn't see it coming

[@Tommy0220]

Clippers not winning a ring this year would be a tragedy

[@jonathanfrimerman8855]

Especially consider this is their last yeae in staple center before moving to ingelwood If the Clippers win the finals this year than the Chargers win the SB in 2024-25 season

[@screamat333am7]

Ty Lou needs to get more credit. You can actually see how more organized the clippers plays are against other teams

[@flaming3652]

Everyone looks good on the Clippers. Even Theis and Coffey has been decent and if Hyland relaxes and gets a chance he should contribute too. I don't see a team out there with better depth.

[@poopz]

i think its kind of funny how the lakers discarded zubac almost like a piece of trash but then the clippers picked him up and have ran with him ever since lol

[@user-nn6ow3xt5o]

People complained about it too I remember the announcers saying he’s a good player and it doesn’t make sense and stuff.

[@fangiscool1]

The Lebron effect

[@DaryMatera]

Didn't the Lakers treat Westbrook the same way?

[@shaft9000]

LeLakers let him walk at age 19 for Mike freaking Muscala....it was a dumb move then, and an even dumber one now.

[@DaryMatera]

@@shaft9000 Maybe not. Laker gold seems to be Westbrook's kryptonite.

[@rsf2466]

Man...the one weakness is a lack of a clear PF...especially during that Lakers matchup... With Jared Vanderbilt and Christian Wood...Zubac wasn't effective... hopefully we can get someone like that on the trade deadline...

[@jonthesinner]

Happy new year!😊

[@sydguitar99]

Harden is the system

[@shaft9000]

no, he is _a_ system and it fits very well

[@teogotdasauce4233]

We love your videos man

[@deassassin8]

Talk about Knicks and how OG unlocks the offense and helps them demolish teams defensively

[@sohamkhatri2115]

You got killer intro music man

[@bakkaslon]

I'm so happy for Ivica. Such a nice kid.

[@killaunamlbb6710]

great analysis coach, good job team bbb

[@IKnowHuh731]

COACH IS BACK

[@robertocaraan7500]

It's funny how the media clown the clippers after harden trade and they've been praising the suns for getting beal, look at them now. 😂😂😂

[@jarulisated]

Great take

[@hikki6478]

Finally a video!!! And it's about the clippers ❤

[@jmlui]

James Tiberius Harden 🤣 underrated reference from coach nick

[@FanThemePark]

Right now the Clippers are the better team but they have had more consistency with their big three playing. The Suns might just be like the Clippers where it will take time for them to get good.

[@MaximusSunman]

I highly doubt it the difference is the clippers have a big 3 that’s actually hungry for a championship as to where the suns has 3 goof balls who can careless if they fall short…

[@FanThemePark]

@MaximusSunman 3 goof balls? Clearly you aren't a Suns fan. They all want a championship!

[@moogerchee2287]

book and beal have trash defense, the clippers have a top 5 defense while also having a good offense @@FanThemePark

[@percy3422]

@@FanThemeParkwell they don’t act like it

[@shaft9000]

The Suns need defensive improvement and they are in sore need of leadership since CP3 left. KD is too beta and Booker is too emotionally insecure.

[@arturasurbonas4262]

Great video

[@kostastube2010]

07:00 Those turnovers also were the effect of Kawhi defending using his Claws!

[@johnjkizer6399]

Because it’s that DEEP, clipper nation

[@Thatkidd247]

I was waiting for a clippers video

[@novicepsa10hunter77]

The cool music is back.

[@troybrown1500]

It’s crazy how he didn’t mention Westbrook and how he’s bought in defensively.

[@snowakira1412]

Was looking for this comment. But BBALLBREAKDOWN absolutely HATES Russ for no damn reason besides some small basketball pet peeves lmao guy is contributing to winning and in some games when he comes on the court he changes the entire dynamic of the game with his energy & defensive hustle.

[@troybrown1500]

@@snowakira1412 I agree.

[@arsenai4935]

lmfaooo the double team joke on booker

[@jtiss_1023]

Can you do a video on that Indiana Boston game. What was that ending

[@kungfukenny9300]

PG do be cooking EXTRA when he sees D book's face.

[@joebednara7589]

Would love to see a nuggets/clippers matchup in the playoffs

[@garretnarjes782]

As a Wolves fan, I'm looking forward to Sunday. It's a preview of a possible playoff series.

[@jonathanfrimerman8855]

Gobert vs Clipper playoff flashbacks Same as 2021 His Jazz were a 1 seed lost to 4th seed clippers 3 years later same story His Twolves are 1 seed while Clippers are number 4

[@jackyparkchan7762]

10:16 First round exit😂I would say they can make the second round with the star power

[@PapaFurnace]

Coach bring us an SGA video PLEASE 😅

[@darinparrish9766]

This might be on of the most egregious carries I have seen in a long time 5:26

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

1:46 peak gsw defense would never leave this space

[@BIGBIB222]

I think it comes down to coaching and games played together. The suns have a lot of strengths on paper but they always get lost in the 4th

[@braydeny]

So glad to see harden up

[@retroballer7166]

Makes perfect sense. Better players on LA, better depth, WAY better coaching. All that was missing was health. I said Phoenix wasn't even a top 5 team in the West after the Beal trade, I'm not sure they are even a playoff team now

[@JADiaz10]

Goat-whi is back

[@slickvisualpoetry]

Compare the Clips before and after the Theis acquisition.

[@javianjohnson8746]

Yea yea thats cute, but I've been tricked by the Clippers TWICE already. I'm not falling for it again. I'll take them seriously as a contender if and only if they get past the 2nd round this season

[@truthnotfeelings]

Simply Clippers big 3 are better passers (mainly due to harden). The Sun’s big 3 don’t take enough 3’s themselves and don’t find open shooters (even ones shooting 47%) That means they’re taking tough contested shots instead of open 3’s. A recipe for losses in the modern NBA. The 23-24 Sun’s should be a case study against having multiple midrange heavy guys especially as they have 3 of the best on their roster

[@ZoranRajovic-zl2mn]

Harden's playmaking is on a super high level basketball IQ... 4 eyes on his head with perfect timing and tempo controling

[@cobs9420]

Suns should deal Bradley Beal to give them solid 2 way player

[@garretnarjes782]

Mikal Bridges would be a good fit.

[@Jack-ro8hw]

@@garretnarjes782 So would Cam Johnson

[@petersynk470]

how much better, if the clips lose the series do those 2 or 3 games vs. a sweep matter?

[@wl1360]

“Booker deals with what he hates most; a double team” looool

[@user-hk1rr7by1g]

Bravo bravo bravo ❤🎉🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jonathanhighsmith9289]

I been saying for years that James with a midrange game would be pretty hard to stop.

[@HieiKirisame]

Clippers fan here. For the Suns they haven't had the same amount of time THEIR big 3 has played together. The Clippers have had 250-ish mins together as opposed to the Suns' 96-ish. I'm sure if the Suns had played with as much time they would be there with the Clippers. I'll give the Suns the same amount of games Ty Lue gave the Clippers. 10 games. The Suns have Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon that can hit those outside shots in the manner Mann, Powell, and even Westbrook can for the Clippers. Vogel is a championship coach. I have faith the Suns will figure it out.

[@DaryMatera]

You were going well until you wrote that Westbrick can hit outside shots. He's actually terrible at them.

[@HieiKirisame]

@@DaryMatera He's hitting the few that matter. If KD, Book, or Beal had that much faith in their role players they'd be giving them a chance too.

[@DaryMatera]

@@HieiKirisame Grayson Allen is a high percentage three point shooter. Set a Suns record this week by hitting nine. So why no faith as you say? Eric Gordon has been a borderline superstar his entire career who is also a solid three shooter. Again, it's not about trust. It's about Selfish Gunners who gotta gun. Point Booker is a travesty. It was horrible during the 19-63 season that destroyed the careers of a handful of top lottery picks. It's horrible now, destroying the "super team."

[@HieiKirisame]

@@DaryMatera and THAT... is one of those things the Suns have to figure out. Do individuals want to stat-pad or actually win? Again, they still have time. I feel it won't take them too long.

[@DaryMatera]

@@HieiKirisame The Suns Big Broken Three only know how to stat pad. They've never done anything else.

[@teen0rz]

Knicks video soon please!

[@howardthompson3543]

In Brooklyn, how many times did we see KD draw two defenders and pass to Seth Curry or Joe Harris for an open three?

[@ronnie3k347]

Harden always unlocked 🔓 his center potential just like clint capela before 😊

[@Ab-re7pv]

You need to post more you were a staple in 2016 bball knowledge channels

[@Bashe100]

Coach, I see that you didn't really talk much about your favorite player Westbrook. We need a part 2 on his impact on the clippers 😆

[@5at5una]

crazy few weeks ago.. people are clowning on Harden trade lol

[@godson8817]

they practice the most

[@Ravage723]

Man Russ's defense this season has been elite!

[@seanpule266]

Um there's four superstars and a deep set of roleplayers in that bench. Idk what else to say.

[@vincent97hk]

Finally someone is talking about the clippers

[@igotclampsonhof6288]

I believe it’s because the clippers scored more points then the suns

[@lockiet7227]

Than

[@rob.j.g]

You need your own analysis channel

[@knotationmusic]

I been said this abt the suns. No lead guard or anyone to make the offense make sense. They’re too redundant w the scorers they have. They’re always gonna try to get their shot off but aren’t the best at leveraging that gravity to find shots elsewhere and there’s no gel to make it make sense. You can’t just throw talent together and expect it to work.

[@Bapa_nada]

On other hand, Beal Book and KD healthy, wow

[@Jaem-ml4lx]

Zubac not playing around in the paint

[@Stewser]

i really dont understand the mindset of GMs over NBA history of "throw 2 or 3 stars onto a team, we'll be fine with 0 bench depth" like it literally hasn't worked once in the probably 8 to 10 attempts from different teams... everyone saw the dominance of the warriors and thought they could do something similar to no avail. a team like those warriors is a diamond dozen, MJs Bulls Steph's Warriors Magic's Lakers Duncan's Spurs (depending on your definition of "stars" with Manu and Tony) The Heatles (if you considered Bosh a star on those teams) KG's Celtics These are literally the only examples i can think of when it comes to teams since the 80s in which there were more than 2 "star" players (this can be debated) and it actually led to a ring... and only 4 of these 6 teams were true dynasties resulting in more than 2 rings. I miss when Teams that won were well rounded and had one or maybe 2 real weapons (Think Kobe & Shaq, good rounded teams with a few great weapons, crafted carefully for over a decade) it just resulted in more authentic great performances and duels between stars, not the awkwardness we see today of 3 or sometimes even 4 star players on the court playing hot potato and deferring to each other because they each want to get a certain amount of shots up so their averages arent hurt too much. when Kyrie and Lebron combined for 80 in 2016 it meant something, when Kobe and shaq average 63 combined points in the 2002 finals it means something, i just feel like in today's league we go all through the regular season making sure everyone gets their stats then end up going into the playoffs and star filled teams either crash and burn because of no depth and uncertainty over who takes the last shot or never get off the ground because someone's hurt. that rant covered like 4 topics and now that im rereading it its all over the place but i dont care enough anymore to correct anything or change my thoughts in a youtube comment that no ones gonna see so eh

[@derroz]

Dam the biggest difference between the big 3s is that one has a generational playmaker. I’ll admit I was wrong for doubting but harden has every right to say he is the system.

[@pullingthestrings5233]

Harden has unlocked Zubac, and KL and PG have unlocked harden.

[@stevomania12]

Harden a system

[@whitemamba7205]

this why double teams in the gym is also working on ur skills kids

[@lwyatt6264]

Its also their player's habits and mentality. The suns have a team full of ballhogs, while the Clippers have superstars that thrive in iso situations but do even better in team based play. Durant has some sort of trust issue or something cause he does not give the ball to the roleplayers, booker has always been the kobe of the suns and beal is used to doing everything on a shitty Wizards team. The suns need a lot more time to get things straightened out but I think that they can do it.

[@natiive1444]

If we are talking about a healthy team, not once did I ever think the Suns are a better team on paper or actually on the court. This was before the harden trade has seemed to work out.

[@denniscruda4749]

Russell Westbrook is the Manu Ginobili of Clippers.

[@jamesgarde8495]

HARDEN, RUSS & KAWHI MAKES EVERYBODY LOOK GOOD. IT'S ALWAYS LOOKING FOR AN OPEN MAN FOR A BETTER SHOT. YOU HAVE 3 GOOD PLAY MAKERS THAT MAKES HAVOC FOR OTHER TEAMS. TOO DIFFICULT TO GUARD.