Why These NBA Stars Are in the Worst Current Situations

[@SWISHOUT]

Breaks my heart seeing Steph have to go back to that 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@mamadoubarrie6607]

Steph and sum of the US team is literally that one Druski vid

[@totenbrunk]

He even said playing with US team was the most fun he’s had in years

[@michaelwhite4004]

Yeah you are right and also you are totally banking on branden podzjesmski and Johnathan kuminga to huge leaps in jumps the following year. The good thing is kuminga did it for half the season last for the warriors but can he do it for a full 82 game season along with podjemski that is the question.🏀🤔

[@Henryogi43]

These videos are great man. Perfect. Shouts to Jimmy, hopefully this is the year

[@JasonMatas-bw5pe]

Makes me happy that he getting old

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

It's going to be so weird seeing Stephen Curry not playing alongside Klay Thompson. Hopefully Draymond Green can control himself and not get ejected every game so the Warriors can at least pretend they have a chance at a 6-8th seed.

[@milliondollarart]

they should had rebuild after last title, so Steph would have one more chance for a title

[@PJCG06]

​@milliondollarart "Man, this video really hits home. Seeing Steph Curry in this situation is tough. The chemistry he had with Klay Thompson was something special, and it's going to be strange not seeing them together on the court. Draymond Green's antics are entertaining, but they can be a double-edged sword. If he can keep his cool, maybe the Warriors can scrape into the playoffs, but it's a big 'if.' Honestly, the Warriors should have started rebuilding after their last championship. Steph deserves another shot at a title, and it's heartbreaking to see him in a team that's struggling to stay competitive. The front office needs to make some serious moves if they want to give him a fighting chance. Here's hoping for a miracle season, but I'm not holding my breath. 🏀💔"

[@milliondollarart]

@@PJCG06 There were too much egos involved unfortunately and signing CP3 was last straw for me to follow them anymore.

[@cristianluna-hernandez2377]

Nah it’s gonna wierd seeing klay not play along side curry

[@doms5755]

I can see the warriors missing the playoffs pretty easily. Memphis is coming back with Ja, kings picked up derozan, rockets are getting better

[@godsonsmart6704]

heard “alright man” and new bro was gonna cook

[@SheaStyles]

"Alright, man" you know this is about to be good!

[@PJCG06]

"Man, it's tough seeing Steph in this situation. The chemistry between him and Klay has been the backbone of the Warriors for years. Without Klay, it's like a piece of the puzzle is missing. Draymond's antics are entertaining, but they can be a liability. If he can keep his cool, maybe they can scrape into the playoffs. But honestly, they missed a golden opportunity to rebuild around Steph after their last championship. Now, it feels like they're just treading water. Steph deserves another shot at a title, and it's heartbreaking to see him in this limbo. Let's hope for some miracle moves in the offseason! 🏀💔"

[@yadant-m674]

I miss when he said I didn’t want to make this video … that’s when you know the video was gonna be immaculate

[@jansmitowiczauthor78]

Doesn't he say that in every video?

[@bigbangbasketball]

LET HIM COOK

[@Dtownpapi_]

Steph going from playing with Bron and KD all summer to hoping to possibly make the play in tournament

[@Florian-yk8vg]

dud bron in the same spot pretty much. lakers gonna have to stretch to make the playoffs this year

[@milliondollarart]

@@Florian-yk8vg what do you mean, they have jr. ez ring

[@matthewford3778]

@@Florian-yk8vgthey won 47 games last year. If Bron and AD stay healthy they are winning 50+ games

[@vulcanraven9701]

@@matthewford3778 werent bron and davis healthy last season?

[@maartenvz]

Bledsoe for holiday hasnt aged well? When is the last time bledsoe played an nba game??

[@4ktkaram395]

Trae Young consistently puts up 26 and 10 and people say he overrated. In reality his team is garbage

[@BallKnower24]

The Trae hate is to much man 😭

[@drizzyuzumaki8753]

They blame it on him cuz he’s the best player on the team comes with the job

[@bearpowder8807]

@@drizzyuzumaki8753 nah ppl just dont like him. nobody saying giannis is overrated

[@youngty7174]

​@bearpowder8807 i mean...Giannis and the Bucks are still a threat in the east and top 10 team in the NBA. The Hawks are nowhere near that, and they struggle to even make the playoffs. There are levels to this

[@jxmmykriminallive]

@@bearpowder8807 giannis is better than trae of course there’s more negative discourse surrounding trae

[@Grnmo1417]

At least Steph a American hero now

[@porcupinecraig]

I have an idea: If all these great champions want to keep winning titles, then they should all take massive paycuts and play on the same team. I say, the most fair thing to do it each play for 1 million per year and all go play for the Pistons. Have fun!

[@vannoah]

I mean bron said he’d take vet min to play with bronny so not crazy to think he’d take a cut to get someone like curry to lakers.

[@henryviiifake8244]

​@@vannoah Technically true, but... the Chris Paul trade to join Kobe on the Lakers got vetoed. Even though LeBron is 40 and Curry is getting up there, after their performance at the Olympics, I wouldn't be surprised if a trade like thay got vetoed too! And just imagine the role-players they could scoop up if LeBron + Curry were on Veteran minimum contracts?!

[@PedroPinto-tf9bg]

@@henryviiifake8244 that trade got vetoed because at that time, the hornets where owned by the league.

[@yungzimba]

I miss "I didn't wanna have to make this video" Swishout era 😢

[@youngty7174]

Wait when the season starts bruh...😂

[@TimetototallywatchCinema]

Alright Mannnn…🔥

[@darthvader9884]

Bro 1 min inn

[@Djflex534.]

I really didn’t want to make this video

[@Simon_Diamond803]

He be starting the video off like he about to make an apology video

[@isthatdave55]

@@Simon_Diamond803This is my confessions

[@camishonna]

Left out the lakers wasting Bron and AD, 2 top 10 consensus guys who are still productive and high impact but with a bad set of players around them, and made no moves this offseason (“bUT tHeY GOt bROnNY”). You can blame LeGM for blowing up the 2020 championship team if you want but 4 years later the front office has failed to provide a group around Lebron and Davis that have a legitimate title shot since, despite both being individually excellent.

[@willingexile3374]

LeBron still flexing this offseason, getting his buddy hired as head coach and securing a guaranteed contract for his son. AD joined the Lakers to team up with Bron so that's on him. No one will be ever "good enough" to be a sideman for LeBron and if the Lakers win, these guys will hardly get any credit. Lakers FO not pushing back hard enough so they are complicit. I say they are reaping what they have sown.

[@Serching4JerryGarcia]

Seriously, I was waiting for him to talk about them lol

[@wg5331]

@@camishonna Not really true. Last year and the year before (after Westbrook) most analysts really liked how the lakers looked on paper. I’d think they make it make past the second round but the nuggets have their number. I do like the draft pick though in Knecht. He’s another shooter they desperately needed.

[@ernestz.9260]

@@wg5331 they are a decent team that if they get favorable matchups can make it to round two or even the conference finals. Problem is that stops there because LeBron runs out of gas and he needs to pace himself in these games, and two their backcourt of D’lo (incredibly inconsistent) and Reaves is really bad defensively and gets targeted a lot. The rest of their players like Rui and Wood aren’t bad but their BBIQ isn’t great. Lakers have potential to be a good team but not great or contender status or anything like that. They were around 15th and 16th offense and defense respectively (or the other way around) with pretty much the same roster.

[@wg5331]

@@ernestz.9260 That’s a fair assessment. I really wanted to see Wood go. Out of their entire roster of guys who play, he’s the one I distrust the most. He plays like he’s “that guy” when it’s obvious he’s not. The other guys at least know their roles. I don’t mind Rui or Reaves at all. I think theyll continue to improves, especially Reaves. Only thing I disagree with is Lebron running out of gas. He will if he’s ran into the ground over 40 mins but it wasn’t common enough last season for it to be an issue so to speak. D’Lo was better last postseason but the Lakers need that consistently like you said. Again, I wish they got rid of Woods and maybe play Hayes more if he’s gotten better.

[@simplifiedstuff2135]

Trae on spurs with Wemby would feed famillies!

[@somregularguy]

Let’s be real idk why anyone thought this would end differently for the warriors, if you don’t end like the Bulls in 98, which wasn’t even that great of an ending besides for Jordan and Kerr, than you’ll end up like the Lakers with Kobe, the Warriors are building to end just like that. Jordan and Phill saw the writing on the wall, they won by the skin of their teeth and the new era and new generation was growing into their prime, they weren’t going to win again so they retired on top. Warriors won’t contend again, the new era and generation is here

[@dimitribrutus3719]

I feel like De’ Arron Fox is in that Trae young category. It’s actually harder for him too cause he plays in the west at least Trae has an opportunity to get himself more respect on his name both should be all stars.

[@Iwasherelol14]

Cade and Steph breaks my heart every time I saw them deliver good games that ended in losses bc of nonsense

[@Gabegarcia25]

love your videos my guy!!!!! 🐐💜

[@yivr.]

Awesome video man love hearing you talk about all the different players and all of the different situations they are in, very informative 👍

[@tad16]

This might be the only time in their career where I genuinely wouldn’t mind seeing bron and Steph team up,both past their primes and are now on struggling teams,or bron and KD either way some type of super team needs to be formed if either 3 wanna win one more ring in the wemby era

[@PASH3227]

Have them all play for OKC and come off the bench. I want to see LeBron win sixth man of the year, something MJ never did. KD winning a chip with OKC would be the greatest redemption!

[@tad16]

@@PASH3227 shit anything at this point,I jus wanna see the 2 out of 4 greatest of our generation be on the same time even if it’s for a half season,if d wade and Lebron can happen,at the least Lebron and KD can happen

[@BossBoy113]

I see a swishout video and I click away!! wishing you continued success and growth on your youtube g✊🏾

[@Powerofdasun]

The Heat NEED TO PLAY BAM AT THE 4 and get a shooting big

[@johnnybadmen3473]

I mean the Pistons did get some more spacing in the off season via Malik Beasley, Tobias Harris, and Paul Reed. And we brought in Fred Vincent to work on improving everyone's jump shot. Trajan does have a plan. But yeah, things have been rough for Cade over here. If things does not work out within the next couple of years, I'll have no issue with him asking out.

[@EdwardBerry-nu2di]

Agreed.. I was low-key hoping that they traded him!?! It’s going to rough watching Cade in the next few years with this team 😢.

[@PrebenHPedersen]

Really good video ❤

[@IsaiahPerezSr]

Love the content bro been watching since I was junior in high school 💪🏽 we used to chop it up on Snapchat back then lol glad to see you still grinding brother.

[@milart12]

Very good analysis

[@RampagingChipmunk]

In regards to Detroit, I think there’s probably a decent chance that the new front office doesn’t really have faith in many of the players drafted by Troy Weaver; they’re at the very least not as committed to them as Weaver would have been as the guy who selected them; so they could potentially be thinking of getting rid of guys like Ivey, Thompson, and Stewart in the long run anyway so drafting Holland is done pretty much independent of those other guys who appear to overlap with him since they might be gone soon.

[@futureDreamer4]

Ingram on the Nuggets would be nice! Hopefully he can stay healthy.

[@yunan9610]

What i like about the NBA is that even with all the prediction and analyisis pre season. Once we get to this point next year the season might went down totally different from what we expected

[@theorbedone3838]

This might be crazy but personally I think that if the pells can keep a healthy Zion and Ingram and if Hawkins is developed well, they can legit be contenders

[@rayrobinson8265]

The crazy part is that big three in Miami of Butler,Adebayo, and Herro seen more finals than any of the Kawhi/ PG Clippers smh

[@skipperson4077]

I personally think the Warriors will be somewhat better next year, I think the Warriors will make the playoffs but not likely to win the West. GSW's 'moves' forced on new GM Dunleavy was to let Klay and CP3s massive salaries go, getting the Dubs out of the luxury tax top tier. Warriors have some promising young players in Kuminga, Pods, Moody, TJackson-Davis. It will be interesting watching the young career of Quinton Post, rookie and at 7 feet the tallest player on the team. He looked pretty good with the developmental squad this summer, Santa Cruz or Chase Center? Can Klay's shooting be replaced by Buddy Hield and/or Lindy Waters, both great outside shooters, at a fraction of the cost? If I could characterize the rest of the Warriors in one word - Versatile. They've improved depth while saving salary.

[@ernestz.9260]

I agree but if they can get a serviceable stretch big or a decent front court player in general their chances will definitely improve Moody and Post I don’t think will be factors, the former might be traded and the latter is a two-way who might get garbage minutes The season hinges on JK Podz and TJD, as well as Wiggins getting back to form, Draymond staying on the court, and Buddy Hield being a supersub from the bench, as well as whoever else they decide to get

[@skipperson4077]

@@ernestz.9260 that's why it's a huge opportunity for Post who could be a 3-and-D guy. I knew the price tag of Lauri would be too high but sort of surprised there was no move to bring in something better than Draymond/Looney in front. All over the league it looks like big teams getting bigger.

[@ernestz.9260]

@@skipperson4077 see that’s where I don’t agree, yes Post can shoot but let’s not act like he’s anything near Lauri. He’s also slow-footed and can’t really stay in the pick and roll hence why he’s a two-way. What they should do is go for a Olynyk or Valanciunas type player (someone who can shoot, score, rebound in the front court) and use Moody GPII Looney and a FRP (ideally SRP’s) in a trade. Teams like the Nets Wizards Raptors always have diamonds in the rough that you can get for a discount

[@jansmitowiczauthor78]

​@@ernestz.9260Moody played great for them last year and finally started getting done real playing time to develop. He has the chance to be a great 3+D guy, he's already a good one

[@newpancakeman]

Anthony Davis lowkey in a rough spot

[@wg5331]

@@newpancakeman I agree. He doesn’t like the 5 and Ham always played him there. Curious to see how the new coach handles him.

[@newpancakeman]

@@wg5331 Did he play 5 in the olympics or was that Bam?

[@wg5331]

@@newpancakeman I noticed they took turns depending on the matchup and plays that were called

[@newpancakeman]

@@wg5331 To me, it seems like he lost the shooting that made him a great PF. But I guess if they get a good 5 they can move him back

[@FOWBOWZ]

Great video, really nice insight

[@differentmike1314]

Jimmy would be champ if pat Riley could actually make a trade and get them an elite scorer

[@mechamogaka6964]

I think the reason why Steph went so hard in the Olympics minus the fact that it’s a gold medal. It’s because stuff knows he has a horrible team to go back to.

[@MadeByIsmael]

Steph saw the writing on the wall that this might be his last chance to put on a performance in a meaningful game with the world watching. No doubt hes going to miss the thrill of playing in the nba finals

[@ernestz.9260]

his team isn’t horrible, they’re average and if things go right and they improve might be a playoff team. Not a contender but definitely far from horrible

[@jxmmykriminallive]

@@ernestz.9260 he bout to be 40 in no time, any team that isn’t a contender is a horrible team for him atp in his career

[@ernestz.9260]

@@jxmmykriminallive ok that’s really not saying anything, unless you’re BOS DAL OKC MIN or the Knicks you’re not a contender none of those teams have the salary available for him anyway so this is a pointless discussion, you can use this talking point for most all stars in the NBA (LeBron, AD, Embiid, Giannis, Mitchell, Dame, PG, etc)

[@jxmmykriminallive]

@@ernestz.9260 no it doesn’t apply to every all star in the league because not every all star has an extremely limited amount of years of elite basketball left in them like steph. this applies to steph, bron n kd, and I guess ad by extension if he’s not getting traded. simply being a playoff team isn’t enough for any of these guys they dont have time to waste with a team that’s not ready to win immediately those are just the facts idk why you even arguing about this

[@dariusbrooks21]

Bucks trade never really made sense imo. I don't understand teams trading away their key pieces from championship runs. Lakers did the exact same thing a couple years prior.

[@brytuyt8557]

The last dance, curry, lebron and kd must join force to have last champ

[@eddevious]

Jokic should definitely be in this video

[@Wavy2Papi]

They still title contenders...

[@thebeesknees6896]

@@Wavy2Papibecause jokic is on the team.

[@drizzyuzumaki8753]

@@thebeesknees6896bro they fell off even with jokic im more confident in jokic Serbia team than the nuggets at this point specially after signing Westbrook they on a short rope

[@bigdawg4883]

@@drizzyuzumaki8753bro regardless the nuggets still have four players that was starting for that finals team..

[@presley.25]

thank u the nuggets are cooked they didn’t get better since they won

[@michaelwhite4004]

I will say this it is a big year for giannis, dame, and especially doc Rivers because if they have another disappointing year it's going to be really tough for him to probably stay on the bucks.🏀

[@jalennoo]

Lemme turn on post notis man

[@pamoon_]

I'm gonna say Anthony Davis is in a weird situation. Kinda can't be "the guy" if LeBron's still there, and the Lakers don't look like title contenders. By the time LeBron might leave, AD is reaching mid 30s with no signs that his injury history gets better; usually players who age get injured easily. Plus, what DO the Lakers look like in 3-4 years without LeBron? Are they going to compete for titles at that time knowing the window of younger teams (Houston, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Minnesota, etc.) are right in their prime? Can AD be the focal point to stop those teams while he's in his mid 30s?

[@Moeatscurry]

One of the only non-Bulls KZbinr to not shit on Zach, appreciate it lmao. 21 Zach was truly specia

[@wg5331]

Not a bulls fan but if that core of Zack, Lonzo, Vuc, and Demar would have stayed healthy, they would have upset a lot of people. I forgot the stat but when they played together, they were a scary team.

[@impacc4182]

fax it all fell apart when lonzo got hurt

[@lifeofcelliotv.2255]

Lonzo fit so perfectly with the bulls he really was the key

[@alexescutia4805]

They had the worst record in the league that year when facing teams with positive records they weren’t scary they were trash vs good teams and beat up on terrible teams

[@brendonwallace6640]

I’m here before a 1000 views 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@quay91white70]

I love ❤️ your list it accurate 😂😂😂😅😅😅🔥🔥🔥

[@AT3374]

@8:34 😂 Imma keep it short

[@dimitribrutus3719]

Swish should 1v1 Flight or Jimmyhxroller for the Culture.

[@billzglo_1]

he might be better than both tbh

[@croixR]

Facts

[@impacc4182]

swish all day love jimmy tho

[@josesaldivar9344]

Jaquez needs to come to the thunder, don't know how but that would be sick

[@michaelwhite4004]

I think you can make the case for LeBron James. I understand that the Lakers were ultimately the 7th seed and made the playoffs and ultimately lost to the Denver nuggets in 5 games in the first round but all the milage and minutes that LeBron James is playing in the regular season and playoffs at some point when is it going to catch up and also adding the fact Anthony Davis playing 76 games. I just feel those two guys got i set the tone because I feel like if either one of those two guys miss any significant amount of time particularly in a tough western conference they definitely will be in trouble. The last thing is the lack of three point shooting LeBron James shot a career high 41.5 percent from three and we will see what Dalton knecht does but if he and LeBron are your two most consistent three point shooters than that is concerning adding bronny also to the mix along with JJ Reddick and they're in a really tough sports if it doesn't work out.🏀🤔

[@alexgrissom3513]

I bet my house that Ron Holland will score 100+ in his first regular season game. Wish me luck 🍀

[@warwolf88]

it's tough watching yesterday's superstars face a decline not of their making

[@thenames_maiz9769]

Had to subscribe to swish rq when I heard that stickz and stonez beat

[@whodeydini]

i audibly say out loud “alright man…” every time i see one of your videos

[@ou8428]

Question for everyone: what if Cade went to Boston? What do y'all prognosticate would happen with his game, as well as the narrative around him?

[@tayfattz2272]

This is not a shooting league . It’s a misconception. This is a league with shooting in it . Pace is up and they shoot more threes . But some teams need to find other ways with their personnel instead going with the status quo .

[@Richxwolf]

Ik kobe and dirk stayed w one team but they wasnt drafted drafted to that team at first. Tim and Steph could fr be the top to ever do it to be drafted and win many times w one team

[@ClareAmel]

Ever heard of Michael Jordan? Seems like he won many times with one team to me

[@reesetheisoking3502]

Draymond single handily ruined their dynasty

[@Bnguyen276]

Waiting for the next wave of superstar players to come a long. Hopefully ja morant can be a former self, Jalen green can be consistent, and ant man is already there.

[@andresdelportillo9917]

Curry could’ve spoke out and requested to keep Poole and klay and trade draymond for a real center but no , he made his bed he can lay in it

[@PrebenHPedersen]

Yea let him run it like bron, and get universally hated. Right or wrong way, curry has the respect, and he wont blemish it, with being like him.

[@andresdelportillo9917]

@@PrebenHPedersen hope curry likes missing the play, he better not cry saying he needs help like bron because it’s looking real dark for the warriors franchise

[@impacc4182]

@@andresdelportillo9917 when has bron ever "creid for help" lol he's the gm

[@emsj86]

Warriors did what the Phillies did back with Rollins and chase. They needed to trade these guys two years ago

[@MrE_]

Give me Jimmy buckets and Ant Edwards duo. Sign and trade Kat for Jimmy and some young guys

[@MadeByIsmael]

This duo would give me life

[@Serching4JerryGarcia]

Jimmy Butler getting old so nah

[@theophilusjones6024]

I don't think Giannis is in a bad position yet.....honestly I need to see how this year goes. The rest of the list I 100% agree with. Also, Jimmy has done ALOT for us, he deserves anything he wants tbh. Not trading Tyler Herro and not making any other moves is the problem. Herro and Rozier together doesn't even make sense.

[@uchgamerx]

As a Dub fan, this video hurts more than you can think 😢

[@darylcarr8283]

Curry doesn't need to win another title or MVP; his legacy is secured. Only thing he needs to worry about is getting another mega-bag; and even if that's no longer on the table he'll still have endorsement deals up the wazoo.

[@oland637]

I have asked myself WHY did the Warriors let Klay Thompson go so easily? Klay was one of the architects and pioneers of the Warriors 15 year storied success. Klay is a Warrior favorite iconic son. Why not treat Klay with dignity and respect? . Why did the Warriors treat Klay Thompson so shabby? THEN,I ask myself WHY hasn't/isn't the Warriors putting the pieces around Steph Curry to insure his future success? To continue Steph's "storied" legacy? WHY? It makes NO sense what the Warriors did to Klay Thompson and it makes absolutely ZERO sense what the Warriors are doing to the great Steph Curry. NONE. UNLESS, the crooked, all powerful, powers that be, are orchestrating a new narrative. Planted seed, "Steph Curry needs LeBron James". 🤔 Unless they are trying to orchestrate a new "history making" trio, Steph Curry, Draymond Green and LeBron James. So Klay HAD TO GO. If this is true, LeBron James, Nike, Klutch Sports, Adam Silver, Draymond Green and their cohorts are some sinister, diabolical sub-humans.

[@alexescutia4805]

Anything else in this fan fiction?

[@emmanuelfaminu7522]

The warriors FO choices have been some of the worst i have seen recently tbh

[@VVzxc]

Who would've thought the game is a little bit harder when you don't have 11 all stars next to you..

[@porcupinecraig]

Gee, these players got too used to playing on great teams and now they have to play on so-so teams. Gee, my heart bleeds for them. A little humility won't hurt anyone. Maybe they should be thankful they got to win a title or two at all. A lot of great players never got to do that.

[@weldinpadilla]

I’m surprised Cade Cunningham has not requested a trade away from Detroit

[@pg13pacernation30]

Just imagine if Bron and Curry team up 😮 it’s low chance but if it happens I wouldn’t be mad but be happy for Curry

[@TBCLINQ]

It's consenquential since we will see Stephen Curry , joining without Klay Thompson . Not only he hasnt got time left to make a great performances , even the other players they needed that chip , before they hang up the shoes and leave the sunset.

[@batman-nh3jw]

I love Kerr and what he’s done for the franchise but if we won’t stop with the small ball bs he needs to go

[@briandieujuste1085]

U right about zach

[@lawrencelucas6653]

Noti Gang

[@ZestyNuggs]

My pistons are in shambles 😭 I’m Just glad we kept fonteccio and picked up Malik Beasley 🔥 Maybe Tobias Harris pops off idk 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jacobjorgensen729]

W KOD instrumental in the background

[@impacc4182]

time stamp

[@colored_lonely]

Big 3 with Heroo is probably the worst "big 3" ever.

[@MotpyrCNesia]

As a Heat fan i want Jaquez to be the main man after Jimmy, not Bam i don't want to see him dropping 10 points in the playoffs as the first option😅

[@3rose13]

Why did the warriors pay 40 year old Draymond 25mil a year

[@spacegang30]

How did that big move work out for Milwaukee. No one wanna comment about how that big move worked out negatively huh…. Sometimes people just want to make a move just to make a move. Silly concept. Either your guy just needs a slight upgrade at a role player spot or maybe he just isn’t that guy

[@willingexile3374]

Warriors gambled on a two-timeline strategy and drafted the wrong guy for their team. Doubled down on Poole and then gave up on him so quickly. Klay leaving could have been avoided, but they chose what they thought was right for the team because they are mired in salary cap hell. Bucks with the genius move of getting Jrue, but maybe should have thought of moving Middleton or Lopez (or both) instead of letting Jrue go. Move for Dame is on the clock, chemistry issues should have been ironed out by now. Hawks and Pistons FOs need to retool their roster-building strategy. LaVine can't stay healthy, so that's on him, and with new cap rules no one wants to take a risk on him. Butler finally being called out for not being more effective during regular season. He may need to re-think his status as best player on the Heat, he can walk if he wants after this year but it will be tough to have what he had in Miami elsewhere.

[@PASH3227]

I think the Jimmy Butler strategy was working. The fact that he could elevate a low draft pick to become title contenders is something special! Jimmy and Bam had no help aside from Tyler Herro (overrated tbh). The team is significantly weaker without Jimmy. I don't know who would take Jimmy's style at this point in his career. Maybe OKC? Maybe a 2 year contract with the Warriors or Spurs?

[@willingexile3374]

Jimmy missed 20% or more regular-season games during his tenure in Miami. Whatever he does well is negated by his lack of availability. Regardless, he is worth every penny based on the results they got, considering what value teams got for underperformers such as Ben Simmons or Tobias Harris. Bigger problem is the Heat overvalued their own young talent and now few teams want them without adding picks. Only contender who can accommodate Butler will be OKC, but do they need him? Other contenders are capped out or won't part with players they value. Jimmy won't do well with a rebuilding team. Miami can gamble with trading Jimmy for LaVine or Ingram, but that won't make them any better. Best bet for Jimmy is bet on himself and play himself into the new contract.

[@roddarodda2080]

I don’t feel any sympathy for Steph AT ALL. If he was the leader you sell us he is Draymond wouldn’t have acted the way he did. AND does he make his teammates better or nah? If it was Bron or KD everyone would have much more scrutiny….

[@kelearl3772]

Sounds Like espn all over again wanting Giannis to leave Milwaukee again

[@ellieswagaye]

giannis literally can't be the second best player anymore after someone else has clearly shown to take that top spot (luka, he led in every stat last season then finished above both jokic and giannis in the playoffs) jokic moves down to 2 and Giannis to 3. Its okay, these are all the top players of the nba regardless, the list is probably interchangeable.

[@ethanfreeman5443]

How do you feel about the ravens this year?

[@Blkoutb]

BI needs to go to golden state or Orlando. That would be exciting

[@PASH3227]

I would love to see him added to the Orlando roster! I think that is the team to watch out for this season!

[@PrettyboyAshtun]

they had so much fun in the Olympics they gonna be sick having to go back 😂

[@Marcelofilho24]

I hope that Dame can recover his form and that the trade begins to sound great. I would love to see Dame win a ring The Trae-Luka trade being said to be "good for both" has aged like Milk. Luka is a monster

[@CWZimba]

😅Middleton aging in dog years 🤣🤣

[@QW22312]

Keep doubting Milwaukee, y'all gonna see this season.

[@ivanbautista5530]

are we going to see the defense?

[@ernestz.9260]

They need to get back to being a top defensive team because when you have Dame ball watching and other guys blowing their assignments it makes it tough to win

[@themedicineman7424]

48 million dollars being a terrible contract is a terrible contract I wish I had. 😂

[@bigbangbasketball]

Steph is going from a mansion to a 1 bedroom apartment 😭

[@martino5742]

the fact that Giannis is still the "young" star on his team (with Dame, Middleton, and Lopez being their next 3 biggest names) is not a good sign for him, especially having lost Jrue obv (even tho he's also older lol). If they want do a relatively almost seamless rebuild like the heat, thunder, celtics, warriors (altho they had 3 core players instead of 1), they would be moving those old assets for young assets, be they players or picks, to build around Giannis. They could use Giannis to vault them from success in the previous era to success in this next era since Giannis will still be in his prime for a few more years. But I think they're gonna white knuckle it in win now mode with this core since Giannis is good enough to make the team a contender as is (in the east at least). Giannis being able to carry them to the 2 or 3 seed in the east could be the worst thing for both him and the bucks. But who knows? With very good luck (especially injury luck), they could very well win another and make it all worth it

[@ChristopherHoward-j8c]

Warriors GM doesnt really care to win because his attitude and his decision making just shows

[@MCD_AZ]

As a Bucks fan, I just feel like our chances to win the finals are slim with the east being better, I hope Giannis don’t waste his prime with no long term direction to take him in the finals run couple of years ago.

[@PrebenHPedersen]

I would to see giannis and steph Play together right now, see them go after chip together.

[@akanatural986]

How do you know we didn't get better

[@anubis4032]

Yall got better with Wright as a backup pg or 2 Guard

[@TheCook43]

@@anubis4032they’re probably going to start Trent at the two and have Wright be a backup

[@lynnerose7891]

All I got from that is that they’re ALLLLLLL overpaid and consequently you can’t build around them. I mean, Steph might not be bc he’s easily the best player in this list and the absolutely most accomplished. However, Bam is NOT worth 55 MILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR. Zach isn’t worth 48M PER YEAR. And finally, Dame and Trae have ALWAYS been defensive cones. Damian hasn’t been electric in AT LEAST 5 years. I don’t know why anyone thought he was worth what they traded for him. Ppl saw that and immediately thought nah we don’t want Trae. I do feel sorry for BI & Cade though.

[@TheKyrel]

Who would you like to see Ausar suit up for? Like whats his fit?

[@seanbell69]

Miami just needs to blow it up. There is still value on the team, and it is possible to draft players that are talented and have the intensity they are looking for. Letting Jimmy age out and holding on to Bam cannot work, Bam is honestly just not good enough to be the best player on a championship team.

[@alexescutia4805]

Why would they get rid of bam

[@seanbell69]

@@alexescutia4805 Bam is in the middle of his prime right now. His max trade value is right now, and there is zero chance that Miami is going to add another superstar free agent to pair with him.

[@alexescutia4805]

@@seanbell69 trade for who or what. Everyone loves to say “trade him” but there has to be a possibility for someone as good or better than bam for the future of the Heat who is available that is that for them

[@ADESpider96]

Why Devin Booker isn't in the video?

[@1Glah]

Steph and Bron needa team up already.

[@Double00Bo]

Nah I’m not gone cap I didn’t like the dame move at all honestly I would’ve tried to move Middleton & brook