With THIS Lineup, The Warriors CAN'T LOSE

When the Warriors signed Kevin Durant, they upgraded their death lineup and renamed it the Hampton 5. Find out why it's been so lethal for 2 years and remains the biggest obstacle to the Houston Rockets.
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[@aleksandarjovanovic2238]

Hats off to steve kerr for handling a team with 4 superstars and getting them to play as a team. They all play as a team trying to get a better shot for the other teammates. He deserves more credit as we see how often too many superstars can ruin teams, particularly the thunder this year, and karl malone lakers years. Sort of reminiscent of the 80s celtics and lakers and 90s bulls. Kerr will go down as a HOF coach.

[@kasimk4]

Aleksandar Jovanovic you do realise he made two of those all stars?

[@user-wh6fw2id9n]

Three actually @kasimk4

[@TheCartman283]

How does he deserve more credit?He is already considered one of the best coaches rn, you can't go higher than that

[@tohnic441]

Karl Malone was the true leader of the Lakers. Without him the Lakers' performance declined

[@kasimk4]

Ath Leb curry was already an all star.

[@bobbymira8234]

Kevin Durant probably had multiple reasons for leaving OKC. But I'm pretty sure he had only ONE reason to come over to GS. And that is to play beautiful basketball. You can say what you want about KD, but he made the right choice. It's not just about getting rings, but its about maximizing your efficiency and playing the game the way it's supposed to be played. Boston or San Antonio might have been the only other 2 places where he would have been happy playing but he probably liked the idea of playing along side Steph, who is the ultimate superstar: unselfish, humble, team-player, game-changer, and the best shooter of all time...

[@rjreyes956]

Bobby Mira very well said.

[@josephmegrino5149]

Yeah, he's pissed off with Russel, as if he owns the team. MIRISI.

[@josephmegrino5149]

@Jayden Mac No Lebron thinks he is the only player in the team, that is why someone transferred to Boston. He is the biggest ballhog in the entire NBA. Too bad for the Cavs they will never get anothef ring again.

[@ultimateunioncreation9306]

@Jayden Mac he's better than LeBron right now come at me

[@28Tyc]

Agree

[@curry2131]

The best way to beat the Warriors is to pray.

[@s7jworthington]

Jie Zhang Hahahaaha

[@tropicmix8765]

I think the Rockets smacked them by 22 yesterday, you should check

[@curry2131]

Tropic Mix, Hey Bro, I did watch the whole Game 2. I personally think the Rockets played great basketball. The Warriors were just off except KD. But I still believe the Warriors in 6. Remember the Pelicans beat the Warriors in Game 3, I think? What happened to them next?

[@carloprospercagaanan2842]

Jie Zhang Hahahhaahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahhahahahaahahahahaha

[@nunexmamba857]

Jie Zhang lols

[@MaryJo22]

The best defense so far in the playoffs. That’s the most impressive data

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

Mary Jo especially considering they played a team that was scoring at a historic pace in the first round

[@PoopyDoopy39]

it's good data but i feel like he overcomplicates this stuff, some of it is just instinct and playing good basketball

[@Karma-hy6ki]

RIPJimmyA7X who? Tf the spurs?

[@BertzVarquez]

Lol the Celtics has the best defense. Know your stats before talking.

[@TheNoodleMan12]

Karma Pelicans lmao keep up

[@eba0202]

idc what anybody says this warriors team is the best team of all time . the amount of talent they have is actually ridiculous . they have 2 mvps in their prime , the 2 best shooters of all time , a defensive player of the year , a former 1st team all nba defender and finals mvp , and an amazing system . i dont understand how people seem to overlook this , i watched every single minute of that pelicans series and its absolutely ridiculous how good they are . if they stay injury free i honestly wouldnt be surprised if they win 4 or 5 straight , their team is just perfect . i feel so bad for lebron because everybody expects his to beat the warriors every year which might be impossible considering his roster and coaching staff around him . i get that hes supposed to be the best and all but god damn his legacy is going to be tarnished because of this team . the first mega team in nba history

[@gators9570]

One of lebrons biggest issues is how he’s never really been patient and let a team come naturally. Like the big 3 were the most natural with him, wade and bosh and battier and allen came along. But he’s always been about retooling and using vets. Kyrie was a great piece in Cleveland but was love really the best idea? No it was a quick solution to try to build a team quick. The reason the warriors work so well is because none of the players have made it all about themselves. The same could be said for what the spurs had with Parker, Duncan, ginobili and even kawhi.

[@nikosvault]

Lebron is the reason Durant was able to join. He has a major part in this arms race.

[@JavierSanchez-dq8ie]

This is the Rockets year! They're the top offensive team this season and they are number 6 in defense this year. The duo of Chris Paul and the MVP Harden cannot be stop and led their team to the best record in the NBA with 65 wins. Along with the best 3-point shooting in the NBA with an amazing bench. Houston is destined to go far! Warriors in 5

[@praneelbasu3699]

Bruh

[@magsluisito2226]

lol

[@MrTheK1LL3R]

lmaooo harsh truth... sadly

[@melvinjackson6552]

CP3 and harden tend to buckle in high pressure moments. Good luck

[@russellwestbrook9335]

J Gio Sanchez you’re bipolar

[@katokthefirst]

Not even Thanos with all the Infinity Gems can stop these Warriors.

[@TheLastQuazar]

Warriors is not Avengers since they can't beat Thanos with all the Infinity Gems. What makes Warriors then?

[@katokthefirst]

The Living Tribunal

[@tropicmix8765]

If you go look at the score of game 2, the Warriors got smacked so ig the Rockets are stronger than Thanos

[@iolpi2286]

Kawhi is thanos

[@cnaw1137]

@@iolpi2286 he stopped them for now but he isn’t Lebron since kawhi himself just choked like thanos

[@gcvvideos9942]

Hampton 5 sounds like a mix of a badass band name and a cute little college girls group name. In my opinion.

gcv videos perfect for them

[@s.l5787]

I still prefer the "death lineup"

[@OMGitsTerasu]

imabeast1069 lol hurt OKC fan

[@AndresDiaz-hx8jz]

I think it’s sounds like a cute little college girls group name, nothing more.

[@beastmode218]

Borderline sounds rich

[@MariE-bz2eq]

is that the highest net rating ever? 40.9 is insane

[@wallstreetzoomer]

Mari E it's one series, let's see they do it for the whole playoffs then it will be the highest probably.

[@goodman5836]

"Dread it, Run from it, Destiny still Arrives"

[@emuichi]

The end is near

[@goodman5836]

MeridianCross40 Yes #backtoback

[@FriendsVsWild]

I miss this

[@ertuzun21]

40.9 NET godddddamn

[@beastmode218]

How TF did Kyrie score on these guys man??!!? Like no joke dropped 36 on them and the Celtics almost won with no Smart

[@legend1092]

+BeastMode 21 The Hamptons 5 lineup never started together until a week ago. They've only played together in bunches here and there, hence, why Kyrie scored on them, Celtics almost won, and the Warriors failed to win even 60-games. But Kerr employing this lineup over long stretches means shits getting real

[@beastmode218]

Legend no I watch that game and Iggy definitely was in the game for the final quarter stretch. Kyrie scored on Steph, Iggy, KD, Draymond, and Klay. That shit is insane and Curry fans want to say Curry won that matchup.... please

[@supermoneymagnet1]

BeastMode 21 Its 1 game it really doesn’t matter. Plus Kyrie is a street baller he can score on anyone, how are you so surprised.....

[@ADifferentVibe]

True. I don't think the defense is meant to stop elite players like LeBron and Kyrie. It's meant more to shut down everyone else. It will limit Kyrie to like 20 ppg, which is still damn good for him.

[@antinapay]

4:14 Jesus, the length of Davis and Durant on that shot

[@kyli1921]

Actually, Kawhi Leonard has blocked it..

[@apap4997]

Look at AD jumping into KD and look at KD's feet when he lands. AD lowkey dirty ass player too.

[@radhamescarela867]

BSHO Yeah, but that's Kawhi what do you expect lol

[@beastmode218]

Eugene Li In a lower trajectory. He didn't almost block it at the highest point. That shit lethal. I've seen Jaylen Brown jump to block that shit AFTER fighting through a screen and that shit made my jaw drop

[@Chris-yw2zp]

Their hands gotta be at least 10 ft high

[@marcoyip5812]

KD is just a cheat code, he’s the one of the players that cannot be guarded.

[@kasimk4]

Austin River’s Nightmare no he isn't.

[@RellW96]

Unless yo name kawhi then he struggles 😂💯

[@hansolodolo1672]

WILLIAM KATS this statement is the truest statement I've seen Kawhi can't guard Durant but I've seen Tony Allen minimize Durant he still scored br he made it really hard to score

[@RellW96]

Solomon Oliver sure that’s y he shoots under 50% when he’s guarded by him

[@RellW96]

WILLIAM KATS b u bringing up one series we talking about overall I’m not KD doesn’t still get his but kawhi makes him work n makes it harder n u bringing up Tony Allen don’t get me wrong he does a great job on him but I wouldn’t say better than kawhi

[@roadsector9527]

How can you beat this line up, when kd can make 2,3,4 and 5 position while green can fit to 3,4 and 5 iguodala 1,2 and 3.. Now tell me?

[@john50beach18]

KD35 durant the simple answer is if harden flops. And you know he will. Hopefully refs swallow their whistles

[@sherm_4268]

KD35 durant Draymond can play 1 through 5

[@bernardocantu77]

John50 Beach they swallow their whistles for the illegal moving screens by the warriors too

[@conradferrer8469]

The ring last year of gsw is not somewhat legit after the zaza/kawhi thing, let them prove now against the rejuvenated Cavs, let's see. I also suggest that larry drew must take charge of coaching for cavs on ecf and finals. that, the cavs are on the rampage.

[@kasimk4]

Conrad Ferrer stop lying.

[@ibnufaishal3566]

Fun fact: the Hamptons Five played 0 minutes vs. the Rockets in this season's match-ups.

[@jeromes456]

Ibnu Faishal ok. They gonna kill houston

[@ecarrecarr7852]

Game 1 and game 3 of the regular season there was no Iguadala. Game 2 no harden but also no KD I think the warriors will destroy the rockets. Also in game 3 warriors played poor defense which draymond got on their case for it and lost a closed game.

[@Code0866]

EcArR eCaRr Yea in game 3 curry made silly decisions too lol. The warriors r bored and now theyre gonna shut em up

[@antjack6192]

NBA Players shut who up? Nobody picking the rockets you dumbass

[@alexrobinson7127]

yup, reminds me of last year when kerr saved the curry-kd pnr plays for the playoffs

[@ThinkingCrypto]

Simple, a MVP caliber player in his prime joined a 73-9 championship team. This gives them 4 all stars and 2 of the last 3 mvp winners. Cupcake apologists will ignore these facts of course.

[@kasimk4]

Thinking Crypto wrong.

[@andrewseo5995]

WILLIAM KATS lol im DEAD

[@MrZahsome]

4 all stars plus a former all star in Igoudala. ;)

[@hihhgdfg6224]

Thinking Crypto Y’all niggas always clown golden state saying they blew a 3-1 lead but when they got KD y’all switch up and say they were the best team ever the got 73 wins

[@kasimk4]

Joe B facts.

[@s_ame1135]

This series going to be an all-time for sure. Two of the best coaches, multiple future HOFs matching up, and the best benches in the NBA going at it. The hype is real. Whichever team wins, would really deserve the finals.

[@Sijan.G]

Arguably the Greatest lineup ever!!?

[@TheEighteenclan]

Always pumped tho see these breakdowns!!

[@johnrichardson9386]

And draymond is like a Scotty pippen, Dennis rodman hybrid.

[@ecarrecarr7852]

John Richardson good one lol

[@alexrobinson7127]

its actually scary how good draymond is, easily a top 10 player in the league

[@yurhomi4478]

emile heskey Sorry no.

[@zuffyg4772]

emile heskey Drymond a system player and would be useless on a team w/o great players. Don't disrespect Scottie or Rodman 😂

[@RudraKumarKVmylife]

ZuffyG Then you don't know the game of Draymond. Guy can guard literally anybody at any position, he reads the offence and tells his team to make rotations accordingly, he also have the 3 ball. So stop hating and respect his game.

[@Bozzley]

6:02 quietly foreshadowing the series final record

[@shynessguy]

4-2? It'll probably be 4-1 though

[@iMacxXuserXx485]

Beautiful basketball. I love seeing the Warriors get those hustle defensive plays to transition buckets, not even a steal, just a good defensive rebound leads to a free bucket. They just need a strong offense like Houston to make things interesting.

[@soundsosincere]

after some time i got pavloved into feeling a strong need for high end nba/basketball content as soon as this beat comes on. good word, coach nick! gsw in 6.

[@jhonreckner9155]

4:14 is INSANELY difficult. I’m not a KD fan but a basketball fan and I’m just like woowww

[@jhonreckner9155]

Zeki Daiki you’re stupid ass can’t make it so it’s difficult

[@sstavo_]

That's what happens when you have 4 all stars in their prime and an allstar who's just now exiting his prime but props for Iggy for accepting his role

[@therealestmc85]

Official 0 the Allstars status is just a popularity contest

[@jdapaul1351]

If you watched SB Nation's Prism episode on Iguodala, he really wanted to be the glue guy.

[@nadesgaming5164]

Subscribed, liked and notification bell turned on. How in the world did I miss out on your channel coach. Love your videos. Greetings from Norway 🏀

[@Jesko_VRS]

Golden State are like Barcelona under Pep, playing the most crafty team ball offensively, but also playing some amazingly orchestred D.

[@cidimayaka3472]

The death line up 2.0

[@abarb5134]

I love the Hamptons Five portraits WOW ! so classy saw both on the Houston playoff game.

[@lacaristide]

Lets go coach !! Keep it up

[@quagliumquagnarr3853]

The Warriors will win. Issa lock.

[@zandhata2660]

Durant is unstoppable probably GSW in 5

[@charleswoodsongoat1258]

Zandhata 2 he’s unstoppable when he’s surrounded by two of the the best five shooters of all time. Put in a conference finals up 3-1 and he’s very stoppable.

[@easymoneyshakur7632]

Charles WoodsonGOAT you can stop any superstar if they don’t have knock down shooters 😂😂

[@up2richie447]

yeah cos okc has so many great shooters when he won 4 straight scoring titles right? lol idiot

[@tomwilding4374]

gotta love those moving screens

[@neilastro5877]

Playoffs+bballbreakdown..what a great time to be alive!

[@Ulghan]

5 future hall of famers. Yeah, hard to beat that.

[@user-vt8dd6fj7v]

Hagbard na. Max 2 curry and kd

[@samurai-jach]

Steve - CSGO you’re smoking some good shit. 4 hof for sure in steph, kd, klay, and dray. You watching the right basketball league right?

[@kasimk4]

James Sarmiento wrong.

[@zrk9492]

Steve - CSGO whaaat? Klay will gi down as one of the best 3 point shooters ever and draymond will be remembered as a playmaking defend PF. Also iggy used to be an all star and he one a finals mvp

[@alejandroserrano7755]

Hagbard So Harden and Paul aren’t Hall of famers themselves?

[@copywheeleye3207]

*Demarcus Cousins joins server*

[@walanho]

your instrumental always gets me hype

[@joselitoaquino1244]

It is a great tandem For the 2 boys from gsw Green and igoudala defensive and offensive rebound

[@classyassmothafucka8890]

The Rockets can't beat the Warriors. The matchups in the starting 5 will be Curry- Paul We all know from highlights that Curry makes a habit of embarrassing Chris Paul... however... I will be generous to Chris Paul and say he's a pretty good defender for Curry. He's not as long as you'd prefer, but you gotta have Paul somewhere, and anywhere else, it's an automatic mismatch. But like I said... I'll be generous and write this matchup off (even though Curry is vastly superior on the offensive end. IF Paul can finally lock down Curry... they can cancel eachother out... but frankly, GS doesn't need this matchup. Thompson- Harden** Thompson gets all the hard defensive matchups for a reason. He's long, tenacious, and he plays the defensive scheme right. When Thompson gets beat (which isn't that uncommon actually) they always have Green for the help, and Thompson is one of the best at knowing when he's beat and making the switch (onto capella... who isn't a very skilled offensive player. If Capella doesn't have an open dunk, even Klay can deal some justice in the post. All Klay has to do is not foul too much, not give Capella too many open dunks. For this reason, I give the Rockets a game. There will be a game when Thompson gets burned one too many times by Harden or Capella is actually making quality buckets. On the whole... Klay has the hardest job. Advantage Harden... but Klay is no slouch on offense either. He's the perfect screener since he can make anyone pay for leaving him, but he also has 2 players that you REALLY don't want to have the ball. Of the 3, Thompson should get the most wide open looks, and he's proven time and time again just how dangerous he can become when he goes off. Overall... I'll be generous to the rockets and call this matchup a slight advantage for the rockets. **Durant- Ariza I don't feel like detail is needed on this one. Durant's great defense is only overshadowed by his INCREDIBLE offense. Ariza is completely outclassed in this matchup, and there's nobody to really relieve him except for help defense. Stopping Durant will be next to impossible for the Rockets... especialy considering how full-handed the rest of the defense is. Iggy- Anderson Basically the same player, but Iggy has a more diminished role, and a better facilitating offense behind him. Iggy has a history of coming up big in the playoffs, so I think it should be considered generous to write this matchup off. If I were to take playoff history into account, I'd definitely have to side with Iggy... but I won't. Calling it a draw. **Green-Capella Capella isn't a terribly skilled player. He's offensively limited to shots when he can touch the rim. Green has a pretty easy PRIMARY defensive assignment... but... he's going to double as help D for mostly Thompson. For any other two players, this would be a problem, but Capella is particularly inept. Green can basically hover-guard Capella until he gets the ball (because he got no post moves and he's not a very good passer or ball handler either). Draymond's troubles will be that he's got to hold down Capella and Harden without fouling out. I'll give the rockets another game for putting Draymond in foul trouble early (or perhaps fouling out). On offense though, Green will have to take more 3s than usual to keep the defense honest. It's up to Green to pull Capella out of the paint. At this very moment, Green should be practicing 3s and NOTHING ELSE. Green's ability to knock down wide open 3 pointers will be the single biggest threat to the Rocket's entire defensive scheme. If Green doesn't make them pay, Capella will sag and make life hard for Durant... which will make the spacing bad for Curry and Thompson. Having said that, this isn't Green's first rodeo. He'll probably do fine, and he'll probably be the biggest unappreciated piece in the series. With the right ball movement, Durant, Thompson, and Iggy should have some clean dunks in the paint if Draymond is able to pull Capella out of the paint. Could potentially be a pretty even series for Green and Capella... but Green has much more upside. If Green can keep Capella honest, this series is OVER AND A HALF

[@davidwilliams316]

Capella can post up and pass. Iggy would defend harden. Ryan Anderson would defend Klay. Ya. What about there bench? Dwest on Nene? Last year in the finals Dwest got in foul trouble. And Gerald green vs Quinn? Gerald would win that matchup. Then there javale McGee vs PJ Tucker. Pj had showed once again he can defend big guys.

[@leftbenchplayaa]

Hoobastank Diaz green was able to guard Anthony Davis very efficiently too. Keep that in mind

[@brianabalos4878]

Fun fact: Klay haven't fouled Harden every time they've faced each other. I think it's way back in high school or college? I forgot which one.

[@brianabalos4878]

Bob bob bob bob bob. How much of an impact will the bench of the Rockets will have if their starters won't do much?

[@jhroenigk]

The regular starting 5: Chris Paul James Harden Clint Capela Trevor Ariza PJ Tucker

[@mugenchamplooo]

Hampton five sounds stupid. Death lineup sounded waaaayy cooler

[@pp3k3jamail]

Mugen Champloo you know why they called the Hampton 5 right?

[@TheLastQuazar]

Mugen Champloo Death lineup sounds edgy. There's a reason why they called Hampton 5

[@mugenchamplooo]

Last_ Quazar They were called the death lineup all last year. And it made sense too. When you hear “The Death Lineup”, it’s pretty self explanatory what’s gonna happen. Hampton Five just sounds lame in comparison

[@oladebanjoko2934]

Mugen Champloo agreed I still call it the death line up 💀

[@Writtenmirror]

I saw Mugen Champloo and was like yep 👍🏾

[@Tayo39]

"he too (Klay) never stops moving w/o the ball" this is what i love the most about our offense...those two positions nonstop, atomic movement...baring injuries or ejections, noone on earth is stopping us in a seven game series...except four quarters of ice-age-type coldstreaks in four games...or a WW3, i'd think...gulp

[@pr1ncee1203]

Stellar analysis on these videos! Would you like to weigh in on how the players negotiated salaries to bring so much talent under the cap? How often do other teams fail to bring the talent, because everyone wants the biggest piece of the pie?

[@ryangardner9895]

warriors back to back champs BC of these 5 guys

[@JonathanSantos-gw6hk]

Warriors are unstoppable damn.

[@raymanuelrosello9389]

i really love coach Nick's video analysis whether it is on play making or individual ability of a player

[@bballbreakdown]

Thanks! 👍🏀

[@anshulramprasad5869]

What a perfect breakdown 👌 and I haven't even watched it! I love your videos coach! And ive changed my view on the court because of it! Big thanks from me😊👌

[@eugene5656]

Anshul Ramprasad nope

[@thinkpiece4334]

I feel like the only type of team that can really dominate this Warriors lineup is one with a truly elite scoring big. I dunno if AD is there yet. I think somebody like prime Shaq or Hakeem, any of the elite post big men in the past would give them a lot of trouble. Dunno if anybody exists like that in the NBA today. Embid?

[@100Ksubscribersforcancer]

Curry-durant PnR we haven't seen it yet, for sure kerr is saving his Nuclear Bomb for finals tho

[@philipphoos7873]

Love youre vids

[@jeffreywen8901]

@BBallBreakdowns I love your stuff but anyways what is the background song?

[@uyuu8592]

MVP mode Harden + PGod mode CP3 + other best performance , maybe can take 1 game from THE Warrior

[@filipe10messiyou]

It's hilarious but it's true.

[@roxfan28]

I think your elligable for the mental home after that statement

[@akonggifingers3726]

uYuu lebron is the MVP

[@xMig27x]

Tropic Mix 41 points blowout good luck

[@TheDepiano]

Warriors in 5.

[@eugene5656]

Luigi De Piano Rockets in 4

[@jero6328]

Warriors in 6

[@vinnie4538]

Warriors in 5

[@averagegamer9278]

Luigi De Piano rockets in 7

[@slimmee22]

Luigi De Piano Bballscholar.wordpress.com All nba topics Link in bio 🔥🔥

[@princekishan]

This is a great video. Thumbs Up!

[@itsyourboyryy]

Man the Warriors just play beautiful basketball. So fun to watch them.

[@hardenisaquitter4586]

The Rockets have two hall of fame guards, an elite rim protector, a capable bench, and one of the better offensive coach in NBA history. Warriors in 5. KD bout to get his second ring and finals mvp.

[@charleswoodsongoat1258]

merry majoy another hollow ring for the cupcake

[@andreialexandruparfeni7129]

Remember Games 3 and 4 vs OKC in 2016 (about the Death Lineup). Every lineup has its flaws.

[@jimjam4823]

tteverywhere 97 too bad 2017-18 lineup has KD now

[@kasimk4]

JimJam how is it too bad? Y'all act like curry doesn't exist

[@ohyeahitsthatoneguy]

tteverywhere 97 that lineup has Harrison Barnes. not saying he's terrible but when a team upgrades to Kevin Durant on an already almost unstoppable lineup, it just made everything better for the Dubs

Didn't have kd changed the game

[@kasimk4]

Joshua Martinez wrong. It didn't change anything. It Stayed the same.

[@bostonterrierbeautifulbein86]

Great basketball wisdom....how the warriors are killing machine.

[@michaelhall1616]

One of the best lineups ever

[@j.a1359]

Rockets just won game 2 with this lineup

[@santimedina4443]

Who’s here after the warriors lost with this lineup

[@JasperAKwayu]

You should do a video on the current Death line up the warriors have

[@FolkenSRK]

I love your channel, coach. I am in. All the way in.

[@Jan_Philip]

When you have 4 all stars ofcourse you cant lose. Simple as that.

[@kasimk4]

ClifFANTASTIC wrong.

[@kingcobra2596]

ClifFANTASTIC Many teams with 4 all stars lost

[@AlsieGamingMusic]

Lakers had kobe,steve nash,dwight howard, pau gasol so stfu

[@sunbear3324]

ClifFANTASTIC Hawks had 4 all stars in 2015 yet they lost to cavs in 4

[@persistentlypathetic6820]

WORLDSTAR HIPHOP LMAO!! Steve Nash was NOT even close to an All-star in 2013. Kobe was old as hell too...And Dwight was not even that good in LA...You really going to compare the 2013 Lakers to the 2018 Warriors??? Lmao not even close...Warriors would dust the Lakers

[@mieljancentamion9882]

the best starting 5 of all time!! PG-Steph Curry SG-Klay thompson SF-Kevin Durant PF-Draymond Green C-Demarcus Cousins

[@BadassBikerOwns]

Dude... Andre not Boogie.

[@josephmatthews7698]

My closest team is an 8 hour drive away and iso heavy bball bores the crap out of me so when a team with great ball movement comes along I get hyper stoked like pops Spurs and now the warriors. I remember it wasn't long ago Steph was considered an above average point guard with a nice 3 pointer on a team few thought would ever make it from the first round. Then Kerr came along and everything changed. You don't have to like the team but you should respect them as the hardest working team in the NBA and the ideas they brought that revolutionized basketball around the globe. Plus KD had to get away from Russ and took a pay cut to do so. Seriously they changed EVERYTHING. I remember 2k15 with it's original roster had Curry as a 81 overall and the rest of the team in the mid-low 70's and at the end of the year when they updated the roster he was suddenly 95 and everyone on his team was mid 80's and they had the toughest team in the game. The warriors are good for basketball and it won't be long before someone improves on their system on a different team and form their kryptonite. It's an endless and entertaining cycle to watch if you actually step back and enjoy it instead of constantly whining about "wahhh this team is too OP! PUNISH THEM!" In fact I think this is their last year of dominance as LeBron has finally picked up what they we're cooking and is trying to do something similar with the Lakers and next year they'll have Anthony Davis and Kawhi as well. Then Durant will join the Knicks to cement his legacy and Kyrie and maybe Butler will join him and Porzingis.

[@froilananthony7391]

2 rebounders 2 three pointers 1 power forward

[@ab-15188]

Spoiler alert: Warriors in 5

[@MCFoultier]

Curry is such an underrated athlete. It pains me to say since I don't like them, but the warriors look unbeatable this season and for years to come (unless Bron joins the Rockets)

[@25-8]

MCFoultier they need lebron and kawhi still this is 4 vs 3 lebron is aging, if it was Miami lebron that would be enough since he was at his peak as a defender there to slow down Kd, he can’t slow him down now

[@macmillerfan]

Audiofilio lebron is aging, but it doesnt seem like it. he’s basically at his peak rn, and actually might improve for the next few years

[@MCFoultier]

Audiofilio might even agree with that. Probably the only place where he could go and be even a favourite over golden state would be Boston as dumb as that sounds...

[@25-8]

Max Kellerman that is bogus, he can not defend at a high level anymore and what KD did was smart. He’s just taunting his legacy more knowing now he can’t even slow him down. I’m a big lebron fan and the only way you can stop the warriors is that, if both lebron and kawhi go go Houston where lebron can not worry about the team blowing leads when he sits and having someone else who he trusts, (Chris Paul) handle the ball. The only thing that would need to be figured out is if Harden would be ok with it..

[@macmillerfan]

I mean, he's doing what he did when he dragged Cleveland to the finals before he left for the Heat. He's most likely on the road to a 9th finals appearance. Just my two cents though; you're entitled to your own opinion, and I respect that.

[@chrislaw1945]

Agree ! You’re absolutely right about the warriors team . 💯👍

[@liorzisman2968]

i like the 'we're not a channel we're a conversation' ending!

[@va734]

GS is the greatest team of all time 2015- Beat an injured cavs team 2016- Blew a 3-1 lead 2017- KD join them 2018-???

[@FirstPlace97]

Greatest starting 5 ever in basketball

[@daivonehicks6169]

Awesome vid!

[@bballbreakdown]

Thx! 👍🏀💪

[@addik06]

Shooting another apology video coach? I was pretty convinced by your breakdown of the rockets' failed curry experiment. Can't wait to learn more about game 2 rockets' adjustment.

[@MD-cy8uj]

The problem with the Rockets and the reason I don’t want to watch this series is the fouls. Harden and CP3 are floppers and complainers who don’t try to make their shots, their goal is to get fouled. Harden is the reason the nba is soft. He wouldn’t have a chance of surviving the 90’s. Geez. It’s bad.

[@djholladay109]

So not a jinx video at all right?

[@aehriss]

i mean they took a pretty bad L against the rockets lmaoo

[@decapitanfluffy9634]

Darrell Christmas they got the win so nope

[@tok33n14]

3-0 so no! Not until now

[@bohguardth13]

4 and 0 just to set the records straight.

[@neirad537]

Moving offense are neutralize with switching defense. And the way to beat switching defense is to exploit mismatch aka Iso ball. What Wil GS do vs Houston keep running theirs passing moving offense or exploit the mismatches of a switching defense we need to wait and see.

[@harrysu1321]

You only talked about stand-in-position plays. But we have all seen that GSW constantly have problem getting offensive rebounds...and they are facing Houston, a team led by run-n-gun artist D'Antoni.

[@spidah8785]

okc had the best chance with roberson healthy. theyre just as, if not more athletic-which is the key to defending the warriors

[@markysng]

Spidah8 They had the potential. but sadly melo hasn’t showed up much this season and PG has been inconsistent. I doubt okc can handle a playoffs GSW

[@nerd6197]

I agree that okc has the best chance

[@spidah8785]

Markyyy Sng yea but i was just saying that because the wheels fell off the bus for okc after they lost their best defender in the reg season

[@nicknamev9760]

Agreed, next to Kawhi; PG defends durant better than anyone else in the league and the fact that PG is not their best defensive (dre) or offensive (wildcard westbrook) weapon okc definitely had the best chance.

[@b.myleek3130]

NickName V Um...what? PG does not defend KD well. He never has. What are you going off this season roflmao? Even then he wasn't guarding him well. KD got to his spots. He just missed. The only player that was playing who could truly frustrate KD was Tony Allen.

[@Posteriusz]

With any lineup Warriors cant lose xD

[@eugene5656]

Posteriusz no. Zaza will be suspended if he plays again

[@dolpoobniala8765]

yeah, just start Zaza at point and it won't matter

[@ericmata3728]

Youre the man, coach

[@ishmaelgraham164]

I can't wait for basketball to start!!!!

[@PeopleLoveShorts]

Warriors still have their secret weapon.. Zaza

[@CrossZero761]

The Big Five👍

[@aidendamien]

Absolutely fun to watch right now.

[@ishmaelgraham164]

With the Hampton 5,can't be stopped!

[@3icepwn]

god damn kd.

[@beengroovna]

KD IS NOT 6'9 wtf Draymond is 6'7 and look at the height difference from Green and KD in the thumbnail

[@pineappl3pizzzasoju]

Everybody knows KD is not 6’9. He is 7’0 with shoes .

[@beengroovna]

Alvin Chong but like kd look about 7 inches taller than draymond

[@luffymonkey492]

All of them can shoot 3 inside and out these team is unbeatable hope they stay as a team

[@michaelthompson9119]

Warriors are like 6 or 7 deep , the Rockets are like 10 deep. Also the rockets have been shooting better from 3 than golden state in the playoffs .

[@michaelthompson9119]

I feel coaching, defense, turnovers and rebounding will be the key to winning this series..Basic ball

[@TheCartman283]

Rockets' opponents score the least points of fast breaks in 2018 playoffs,also they're the 2nd best defensive team, right after the warriors, I'm not saying that they'll beat the warriors but there will definitely be 7 games

[@b.myleek3130]

jonah hill its going 6 at the most.

[@DesignzRUs]

Who the wolves and utah? Warriors move off ball so that defense will be put to the test for the first time so we will see

[@roxfan28]

Utah had the number defense all season long, and yes, over the warriors...

[@moyarose6145]

Gerald Green Utah could never defend the rockets because their defense is predicated on Rudy Gobert. Who can defend the 3 point line well so they were always going to be a none-factor.

[@RoseCurry5]

Gerald Green That's all fine and good but numbers in the regular season do not impress me anymore. The Warriors hardly played defense all year. Shit was hard to watch sometimes. But in the playoffs when it mattered, it was the Warriors who had the number one defense and still does. And yes, over the Jazz.

[@kirphioc9904]

Hampton 5.

[@EMBERFIY]

As a thunder fan, its hard for me to say this but i have so much respect for the warriors big three other than durant. Was watching some early golden state games from 2012 and it was literally just them playing with so much joy despite nobody knowing about them and now they have built what is likely to be a dynasty with those same three players who where perhaps overlooked in their certain circumstances. With that said Rockets in 7

[@therocklau]

I can only imagine how happy those five guys play together, if you want to do something, just move your toes a bit and the other four will understand and create space for you, especially with Draymond's elite passing and screening, no wonder they would take much less money

[@hypegyan4037]

If CAVS had a better coach then they would also be deadly. I saw a pattern why the cavs are losing. Remember everytime new players just like the old lineup? The dwayne wade, drose, I.T lineup, at the start it was awesome! They had a winning streak and they won the first round of the regular season but when Ty Lue coached all the new players the losing streak came. This is not terrible right? but it happened 2 times. At the new lineup which was the Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance, Hood, George Hill lineup the Cavs we're back again with the winning streak and made people say that the lineup was helpful and was deadly, but when Ty Lue again came, the Cavs came again with the losing streak. So it's pretty obvious, the players aren't the problem it's the coach ;)

[@ras.4913]

HypeGyan Bron is the coach of cavs. How better can it get?

[@ADifferentVibe]

Problem is LeBron doesn't coach the players to play WITHOUT him. And Lue defers to LeBron to keep his job. That's why whenever he goes out or has the ball less in his hands, the team suffers so much.

[@Chris-yw2zp]

It’s both the players and the coach.

[@emmanuelenyinwa1443]

Kick the BLACK head coach, a favorite past time of you kno2 who and his followers.

[@conradferrer8469]

Emmanuel Enyinwa , i hope lebron will become a playing coach next season, please

[@carljayarangozo2093]

Im so tired of cavs vs warriors, hopefully mike and the rockets can do something

[@ohyeahitsthatoneguy]

TeeTartyFourGamer Or Brad Stevens and the Celtics might pull the upset. These Celtics are hungry but we'll just have to see how much LeBron has to carry the Cavs. Should be an interesting series

[@MrXpierce23]

Sorry to Be that person to bring you bad news but it’s not going happen

[@carljayarangozo2093]

Yeah, you never know what the celtics will do, but hopefully it will be a different matchup in the finals

[@vinnie4538]

TeeTartyFourGamer hopefully..... Warriors in 5

[@stormcomilang869]

Sorry😆

[@josvingeorge3933]

SO TRUE!! THEY WILL NEVER LOSE!

[@yunopepper76]

I’m kinda scared tho

[@DHINTON7295]

Whole lot of these plays work so well for them on defense because Rondo can be left open from not only 3, but midrange too. There's only 2 players who will play for the Rockets you can leave alone on the wing like that and they're both Centers.

[@bballbreakdown]

I really don’t think that’s going to matter that much

[@DHINTON7295]

BBALLBREAKDOWN if the Rockets can make them pay for swarming the ball, which is what they did basically all season when they looked basically unbeatable, that matters a whole lot.

[@nolandolar]

Upcoming video: Why the Rockets beat the Warriors! 😂😂😂

[@nbafan-ul6cq]

Jerome Dollar...not in Game 1 tho

[@nolandolar]

nbafan1984 not in game 2 tho

[@nbafan-ul6cq]

Jerome Dollar Houston just made this series interesting. I really liked Houston's adjustments. Even though they are an isolation team, they were able to generate a lot of on-ball and off-ball movement. Sunday can't come soon enough.

[@justinebautista1383]

nbafan1984 this escalated quickly 😂