WTF is a GLUE guy?

[@huuhhhhhhhhh]

that thumbnail is devious💀

[@whatslaps]

I enjoyed making it ;)

[@billymanziel5666]

I think it’s interesting you brought up the big 3 Miami Heat because I always thought of Bosh as the glue member of that squad. He sacrificed his scoring the most, changed his game to be more of a floor spacing big before that was really even a thing, and was low maintenance despite all the disrespect he got. Haslem said it best when he recently called Bosh, not the best, but the most important member of the those teams.

[@whatslaps]

definitely. Bosh talks about that a lot too. could have stayed in toronto and been a star if he wanted to

[@jackafen]

The only other man on earth with the George Kittle cut. Keep up the great content

[@whatslaps]

I like his undercut.

[@marcusi.7740]

i like jj redick’s affection for derrick white as a glue guy or alfred (the term he uses)

[@whatslaps]

I think he calls mcconnell an "Alfred" too right?

[@eliavstafler1701]

Bro thank u for bringing this up. I feel role players never get enough respect. It’s always about the star but not about the people around him. They are the ones that build the team. You could stick a star on any team and the team would probably do decently but the role players is what will take that team to the finals. I personally love the heat bc they develop these role players that turn into beasts (Caleb Martin, gabe Vincent, max strus) and these are the guys who will do the dirty work and will ‘glue’ the team together. What a banger of a video again. Keep it up bro

[@whatslaps]

thanks! I feel like people are getting more invested in non-star players. A lot of Naz Reid fans out there. People love Derrick White and TJ Mcconnell.

[@eliavstafler1701]

@@whatslaps Especially now in the CF. U got all the amazing role players putting in 110% effort. Jrue Holiday as well. He is one of my favourite players. i remember u spoke about him in a video before. i forgot which one, ever since then he has become one of my favourite players to watch. He just gets on with it and his mentality is great. It takes a lot of maturity to realise that you aren't a star, especially when you played in college and in high school as one of if not the best and so i really appreciate them for that. Don't wanna foget aaron gordon as well. Star turned role player and has excelled at the nuggets. really nice to see him do as well as he is doing rn.

[@antoinehenderson1659]

Basketball is the kind of sport where a star player can win a game, but if the guys around him don't show up the chances of losing increase tremendously.

[@nathankalonji1898]

Thumbnail crazy 😭😭

[@hawks4evr147]

i LOVE being a glue guy! not just on the court but in life, i feel i could mold onto anyone & any environment.

[@whatslaps]

The world needs more glue.

[@bowbuckets6005]

josh hart one of the best glue guys frfr

[@whatslaps]

I should have included him

[@artursantos2462]

Man, I've been loving these videos from you. Shout out from Brazil

[@whatslaps]

Awesome! I love Brazil!

[@anonymousraccoon9720]

You, AM hoops and jxmyhighroller are the only 3 channels I check every day to see if you have posted. Love the vids and wish you happiness and success!

[@whatslaps]

awesome! I'm in good company! It's every Monday btw ;)

[@exodiathebeast3059]

Another banger video. Keep it up 👍🏼

[@whatslaps]

thanks brother. glad you liked it.

[@LouisWontShutup]

I haven’t left a comment in a minute but I’m glad to see the channel growing so much. Good content like always

[@whatslaps]

thanks man! been a good month

[@WorldwideVintage]

Great video bro!! One idea I had is a video about the teams who added one player that got them over the hump to win a championship/or get back to the finals after not winning for a few years. I've see some videos like this but they usually focus on the trades for star players, like Kawhi which honestly rarely work out. I think it's more interesting to talk about the role player who added a lot to their team and helped them to get over the hump. Actually the more I think about it, it's crazy how often NBA discourse is focused on Star Trades when they so rarely work out. For every Kawhi or KD(even though that was a free agent signing), there's like Jimmy to the 76ers, Russell Westbrook to the Rockets, Chris Paul to the Rockets, Chris Paul to the Suns, Kevin Durant to the Suns, Kevin Durant to the Nets, Paul George to the Clippers, Kyrie to the Celtics, Kyrie to the Nets, James Harden to the Nets, James Harden to the 76ers, James Harden to the Clippers......etc. I kinda think it relates to how people think too. Talking about trading for a star is usually trying to skip steps. Like short term gratification. Or you could call it the fallacy of wanting something for nothing. It's thinking that you can avoid the work of drafting and developing a player into a star, and just skip to the end where they are already this finished product. I think that's why it doesn't work because that mentality is almost the polar opposite of the mentality needed for success, which is about long-term thinking, sacrifice, discipline, not skipping steps, putting in the work so that you feel like you deserve the result when it comes. It's the trades for underrated role players/role players that fit better on a different team than their current team that really impact winning and championships. One example would be PJ Tucker for the Bucks. Also, there's a few examples for the Nuggets last year. I think either KCP, Bruce Brown, or Aaron Gordon could fit this potentially. Depending on who wins the finals this year, assuming it's Boston or Dallas, there's a bunch of guys that I think could fit this. Jrue/KP for Boston. PJ Washington/Kyrie or even Gafford/Lively because of how much better the Mavs are if their Defense is even average(which it wasn't last year). Just an idea. Keep killing it with the great content! Definitely appreciate all the work you're putting in!

[@whatslaps]

thanks! this a great idea. also thanks for doing my research for me ;)

[@balance4141]

Thanks!

[@whatslaps]

thanks for the support, man! hope you're doing well!

[@YellowNeon]

No Josh Hart? He's like the ultimate glue guy. Especially with the funny personality too.

[@whatslaps]

yeah, he would have been good. rushed the video a bit this week

[@YellowNeon]

@@whatslaps its all good 👍🏽. I love talking about glue guys with my non sports fan friends and I'm glad I have a video to really explain my appreciation of them. So thanks alot for the video!

[@jasonrutkowski3118]

Yoooooo you made the glue guy video. Nice! Enjoy the content man thanks for making it. Love NAZ REID.

[@whatslaps]

It was a good idea ;)

[@SaulFavela-ld8kt]

I hope this channel blows up bruh, every single video is 🔥

[@whatslaps]

thanks brother! I hope so too!

[@kdsaltaccount]

hey bro , love your content. I think you should make longer videos, definitely would enjoy them more. Keep it up💯

[@whatslaps]

thanks man. If I get more time, I probably will.

[@YouTubeAccount-hn8jp]

Watched this on the toilet would definitely do it again

[@whatslaps]

hope everything came out ok, player.

[@teddercheddar5242]

Thoughts on streaky shooters and what makes them dangerous at times but also a liability (example jr smith) Much love, great content! 🔥

[@whatslaps]

that'd be good. like most inconsistent player

[@emersonmanning1124]

The one takeaway people should take from your videos is that basketball as a sport is much more than the soap opera the media makes it out to be

[@whatslaps]

that's good, sometimes I think I make more drama than is there.

[@danielbierca4179]

Man these videos are the highlight of my day every time there uploaded

[@whatslaps]

happy to be your sunshine ☀️

[@danielbierca4179]

@@whatslaps Your my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey

[@jackandford3000]

Could you make a video overviewing the different “mindsets” of NBA fan bases across the league? What factors most play into fans being happy with their team? Winning championships, likable stars, organizational stability? I’m a Knicks fan and am curious how other fans get to enjoy their teams (Keep up the great content 🫶)

[@whatslaps]

I like this is a lot. If I were to do it. I would broaden it across leagues around the world. Watching sunderland til I die made me realize that people in Europe watch sports completely differently than we do in the states.

[@manuelcorvobelda1831]

As always, great video

[@whatslaps]

much appreesh. glad you like em

[@Magicman_-xm2iy]

great video, please keep it up

[@whatslaps]

can't stop

[@whitepalladian]

I love watching your video every week

[@whatslaps]

awesome! I love making them!

[@balance4141]

Good highlighting of Mcdaniels, Reid and McConnell, those are good examples of “glue guy” stuff. Also like the pointing out of the importance of role players contributing positively to the overall team context. Trying to stack a team with as many ball dominant superstars as possible has failed more than it has succeeded. Ahhh good ol’ Shane Battier, that was a nice quote from him about helping someone win, definitely rings true in most/all areas of life. Always appreciate guys who do the intangibles that don’t show up in the stat sheet but are vital to helping the team win. Well covered subject. Thanks again dude. 🫡👍Respect.

[@whatslaps]

I think I'm going to do a video in the summer analyzing every interesting quote I've heard from NBA related people. I think there's so much wisdom from a lot of these people that gets lost in the minutia wins and losses. At the end of the day it really is a game, but I like the guys that can give insight on their career and lessons they've learned. Glad you're still here, supporting the show!

[@jameszambrano1324]

This was another slapper m8. Maybe a topic that would interest you as much as it does for me is; Is it even possible for injury ridden teams to make it deep into a playoff run? I know there was the Warriors in 2019, and The Cavaliers when LeBron returned in 2014-17, but I feel like teams nowadays NEEED all hands on deck from ALL players if they even want to look into the playoff picture. As a Clipper fan (I know) this seems to be our season almost every year, I’ve chalked it up to be the “clipper curse” but this topic isn’t just affecting the Clips as Milwaukee, Indiana, and Knicks. Maybe I’m just a delusional clippers fan idk

[@whatslaps]

I did a video on injuries called "why is everyone injured?" or something like that. But I definitely want to do one on players being injured for the postseason. It is strange when a season is all for not because a guy tweaks his back in game 82

[@jkmusingss]

Glue Guys have always been my favourite players. Battier deserves more love.

[@whatslaps]

Love Battier since he was at Duke

[@EthanSchaner]

This man's videos make me glue all over my screen.

[@whatslaps]

u nasty

[@charlesthrush8134]

You and Kenny are probably my favorite NBA KZbinrs

[@whatslaps]

I'm in good company!

[@antoinehenderson1659]

McConnell is such a baller, man. He could easily be a starting PG on almost any other team.

[@whatslaps]

What about the Clippers?

[@ProdbyMoko]

Babe wake up, whatslaps just uploaded

[@whatslaps]

Sooie!

[@j4ckoe]

posting on memorial day bro stronger than the marines

[@whatslaps]

I celebrate no holidays. I believe in nothing.

[@E4MB]

thumbnail is wildddddddd

[@whatslaps]

that's how I do

[@SimplyPlatano]

Shout out to all the glue guys in the league 🙌

[@whatslaps]

shout out to eating glue baby!

[@ThaddeusFord065]

My favourite youtuber fr

[@whatslaps]

awesome! glad you like it!

[@dieselgoinham]

I thought this was gonna be about huffing glue, was only slightly disappointed.

[@whatslaps]

I almost put some rubber cement in the thumbnail

[@pzooka]

I would preface by saying a glue guy is always role player 100% of the time. And criteria for being so is being “whatever the team needs whenever they need you to be it”

[@whatslaps]

I agree with that

[@christiankane5802]

The white background is blinding at night homie

[@whatslaps]

I'll switch it to yellow

[@admiralkrankandhismightyba158]

The guy who sniffs glue.

[@whatslaps]

I've been a glue guy since 6th grade.

[@mikeelarsen1964]

Plus the GTA nickname goes hard.

[@whatslaps]

mister steal your ball ain't bad either

[@mikeelarsen1964]

't ain't

[@tylersteak]

Glue guys get corn dogs often

[@whatslaps]

I forgot to talk about the correlation between glue and corndogs

[@tylersteak]

@@whatslaps next video perhaps

[@rileymcphee9429]

Got damn, you take more shots at Dame than any channel I've ever seen.

[@whatslaps]

I know. I've chilled out a bit.

[@SchpoonFed]

Dope video 👌🏼 Suggestion: You could do one on what makes a good/successful NBA coach…also mention how overrate doc is 😂

[@whatslaps]

That's what I'm doing for next week! Revisiting the idea of coaches impact on the team.

[@SchpoonFed]

🔥🔥🔥 Dope 👌🏼

[@playlist1883]

This content is growing on me

[@dr.mikelitoris]

you baited me i almost thought there wasn't gonna be a deep breath before the video

[@whatslaps]

gotta lower the heart rate

[@VinceLyle2161]

Shane Battier got a column written about him in the NY Times Magazine in 2009. It's behind a paywall now, but there may be creative ways to read it without subscribing (I'll leave that to you). Anyway, it's called "The No-Stats All-Star," and it's a great read. I kept it in my bookmarks for years.

[@whatslaps]

I'm might just pony up or do the free trial to check that out. good tip

[@LouisWontShutup]

Glue guys know what they can and can’t do. They know they won’t make it in the league being a superstar. Instead they find a role. Always loved dudes like that. I think we love these dudes because they remind us of us. They usually aren’t the biggest, quickest or most skilled, but just grinds out every chance they get to stay in the league

[@whatslaps]

yeah, I'm noticing more and more younger people are connecting to the glue guys which is exciting to see. The starglazing attitude has always been weird to me.

[@JakeyFreeHa]

I'd like to think I'm the glue guy of our family

[@whatslaps]

I'd like to think I'm a little sticky myself.

[@giarryttha3551]

mcdaniels got disrespected by not getting 1st team all defense this year

[@whatslaps]

2nd team first team tomato 🍅

[@Ssjgeek]

This is one of Yur best videos

[@Ssjgeek]

I liked the video 😀

[@whatslaps]

I felt good about it

[@bittsiisonwushiiworthsgami2046]

its okay manu gin-o-billy lol he is the strongest glue

[@whatslaps]

for sure

[@jtbaby69]

GOAT

[@whatslaps]

🙌

[@crayoneatereveryfriday]

Lu Dort

[@whatslaps]

exactly

[@Micah_Not_Micha]

Showing love to THEE WHITE BOY TJ McConnell > We appreciate you, in Indy 🫡💯 #BoomBaby

[@whatslaps]

🫡 love TJ. Boom goes the dynamite!

[@siphillis]

All great teams have a perceptible culture, a set of core values that define their path to victory. Glue guys are like the standard-bearer for their team. It's one reason I don't quite buy the Celtics this year over Dallas. Jrue and White are fantastic role-players, but I don't get the sense they get to instill their values into how that team plays basketball.

[@whatslaps]

interesting. I could see that. It's hard to read the power dynamics amongst that team.

[@eliavstafler1701]

Hmmmmm. I would actaully disagree slughtly bc White has been there for a good 2 years now, Jrue knows he isn't the no.1 star on the team and Tingus Pingus just gets on with his work. And, you have Al horford, PP and Sam Hauser etc who are amazing bench guys. I think they understand the system and have been able to incorporate themselves really well. When you watch them it looks like the have been playing for years together. as well as this, you have Mazzula who is only a year into his new job and is also improving. All of this makes for a great team. Some may call it a super team but I dont like that. JB and JT have been together for ages, Derrick white wasn't even considered in any debates until this year where he has gone crazy and jrue was an easy steal for them bc the bucks bought dame. I am a celtics fan so I will obvs root for them more but still I think the depth that the celtics have compared to the mavs is durastic. But ur right in a way bc I am still shitting myself to see them in the finals

[@juliansmith4153]

MY GOAT

[@whatslaps]

NAz is my goat

[@chesscomsupport8689]

Would you consider Draymond a glue guy, when he isn't punching his teammates?

[@whatslaps]

Maybe the violence trauma brought them closer?

[@brendonwallace6640]

Listen the most elite glue guy around with straight up superstar presence and I hope he gets back to form for my squad Zo2 ball

[@whatslaps]

who?

[@brendonwallace6640]

@@whatslaps lonzo ball

[@whatslaps]

i know ;)

[@jaredbarnes5124]

You're a glue guy of yt content.

[@whatslaps]

I'll take it.

[@crimsion5421]

The yellow hurts my eyes

[@whatslaps]

noted. the latest video is blue

[@tonyslade1291]

Why does this guy have so many channels

[@whatslaps]

just two

[@tonyslade1291]

@@whatslaps underrated basketball channels keep it up.. !!!

[@Eniggma39]

Naz Reid should start over Gobert 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@whatslaps]

I gotta feeling that could happen tonight

[@kromebit8869]

its ALL over the screeeeeeeeeen

[@whatslaps]

exactly

[@LilStraggler]

Is there an American accent where they say 'expecially', or is that your own flare?

[@whatslaps]

My brother says I say the word "exactly" like "eggzachly"

[@LilStraggler]

@@whatslaps Playing by your own rules

[@justincarriere105]

MONDAYYYYYY

[@whatslaps]

Can't trust that day

[@MisterVicky9]

So Marcus Smart 🥴🥴🥴

[@whatslaps]

🥴

[@jcsplolonger]

Denver lost because they doesn't have that Glue Guy

[@whatslaps]

bruce brown

[@jcsplolonger]

@@whatslaps yah hes gone he in the raptors now

[@EmzarKintsurashvili13]

Not really a defensive minded player but Austin Reaves for Lakers could be considered as a glue guy right?

[@eliavstafler1701]

IDK. i don't personally think of him as one but he could be there. the thing is the lakers don't have any solid role players other than him and DLo and he isn't the most consistent guy. also it seems to me, at least from the outset, that he isnt the most hard working on the team and i think he sees himself as a star and not a glue guy

[@whatslaps]

I agree. Style of play wise he's at least designed to be too much of a scorer.

[@EmzarKintsurashvili13]

Yeah I kinda agree that he has ambition (which is not a bad thing obviously he wants to improve) and he is too offensive minded but in this Lakers team he is probably the only guy not including AD and Bron who tries 110% every game and I really like him for it

[@friedrice7]

TJ Hussle!

[@whatslaps]

sticky

[@xavierbishop1048]

Hey what slaps, are you surprised the wolves beat the nuggets and now the Mavs are up 3-0 against the wolves?? Kyrie and luka and the Mavs really are playing at the next level.

[@whatslaps]

yeah, the wolves are going to have to make history now

[@Tsagan]

Batum battalion assemble

[@whatslaps]

all here.

[@melvinpowelljr.3368]

Kris Dunn is about to get paid this off-season and solidify his place in the League as a elite Glue guy, especially on perimeter defense 3 point shooting and ball movement on offense mark my words .......😉

[@whatslaps]

what size/length contract you think?

[@melvinpowelljr.3368]

@whatslaps 36mil/3 years if Utah keeps him which the word on the street is Danny Ainge really likes him along with their staff. Other than that I believe 1Milwaukee 2Phoenix or 3Boston would offer him the MLE/Vet MIN or maybe even Minnesota or Charlotte as wild card team's in free agency.

[@eliavstafler1701]

SHANE BATTIER MENTIONED🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🔥🗣️🦅🦅🦅🔥🗣️🦅🗣️🔥🦅

[@whatslaps]

ONe of my all time favorite athletes

[@RainyDay1121]

I have nothing to contribute. i am just leaving a comment

[@whatslaps]

the comment is a contribution in and of itself.

[@LouisWontShutup]

Comment for algorithm

[@whatslaps]

bless

[@AlexMartin-yv1lb]

Find a broski and do a whatslaps podcast

[@whatslaps]

That'd be fun to team up with another creator and do one.

[@AlexMartin-yv1lb]

@@whatslaps you got that kind of energy that makes people feel like they’re talking ball with the homies. You don’t come on here with that “hot-take” and “told you so” nonsense that media feeds off of now. Respect my guy. It I could get paid to talk ball, I’d do it like this

[@Ssjgeek]

Is max Reid better then kat? Genuine question ion watch enough wolves ball to know but me personally I think kat sucks

[@whatslaps]

I think Naz is a better defender than Kat and a better offender than Gobert

[@Ssjgeek]

@@whatslaps off topic but can you make a video on what’s the criteria for face of the league

[@Hotsauceonmy]

Get a better lighting set up or color grade better please

[@whatslaps]

I just called my cinematographer. He's fired.

[@xavdog1710]

first

[@whatslaps]

👏 👏 👏