One of the goofiest looking shots I've ever seen. He lifts up nicely for the jump but then just flings the ball like he's trying to get rid of it as fast as possible
@@thecoconutgum isnt like 500 elo in chess the average person skill? So like if curry is a 2800GM in basketball, college level is like IM, high school would be like FM. Considering we only levys horrible shooting form its safe to say he would be under leveled in 5v5, so my calculation would be around a 615.
That was a fun watch. I appreciate you not punishing them with tactics and letting the game go on. I don't watch basketball and have no idea who they are, but they seemed like two chill dudes to have a game with.
Feels bad that such a goofy 3 worked so many times haha. Like damn levy, you don't need to catapult it out the instant it touches your hand like its made of acid bro...
There’s a few ways white can move to try to stop it but of course nothing works. One line is 1. Rxg2 Kh1 2. Qf4 (threatening Qh2 mate) Nf3 (could go Ng4 also here) 3. Qxf3 Rd3 4. Rg1+ (double check) Kxg1 5. Qg2 mate
Genuinely enjoyed this one! Fun personality’s and the game itself or the spectacle it’s the commentary from such elite competitors in their respective field. Their perspective was the most compelling. I could easily see this series featuring F1 drivers, pilots, football players, or any other elite competitor and the formula works. Good job and keep up the great work!
“Work”? If it was plastic surgery, that jumper doesn’t need a little tuck, it needs a full body replacement. That said, Levy made 8/25, which is very respectable for a non-ball player under pressure. Good on him. Who cares how it looks!
4:13 DeAnthony gave such a good answer to your question on comparing Chess to BBall. It's a bit silly of a question, because there aren't many similarities lol, but he treated the question with such respect and I admire how thoughtful he was in his response comparing the two
this was one of my favorite videos from you Levy. I really enjoyed the banter and discussion the three of yall had about the differences and similarities of chess and NBA life
I am so impressed by the eloquence the players used to describe chess in basketball terms. It actually made ears perk in my house when I played it on my computer. I think chess might become popular around here.
yeah levi i think intentionally missed the unstoppable mate near the end there, give them a chance to claw out of that attack, and he knew the clock was going anyway.
You know what everyone is laughing at levy’s jumper but I think its hella lethal in-game. His shot release speed is crazy, quick release is one of the reasons why Curry’s shot is so nutty, defenders can’t react fast enough. Don’t get me wrong it looks heinous I wanna wash eyes with bleach and accuracy may vary in game.
I don't get it either. The guy just scored 32%, while being on camera, in front of two nba guys, knowing it's gonna go public. It's quite insane imo, yet the top comments are people making fun of his form. As if it mattered, lol.
thing is that he could never be consistent with a jumper like that. he even said himself that he was surprised he made nearly the amount that he shot. there’s 5 key components to a jumpshot with great reason
Idk what this even means lol, nobody on the Wolves can guard Luka and Kyrie, if Ant and Kat ain't consistent, they're about to get ladder mated by Kyrie and Luka xD.
levy's jump shot made me realize that, sometimes in life, you don't need to be the best at something to do it. You don't even have to be good at it, much less average: you can be so god damn bad that you inspire a cringe in anyone who sees you doing that something. Keep it up Lev you're doing it. Great video btw loved it
Cool to see professionals be able to find similarities between different disciplines. Comparing the way one has to be able to read a defense in basketball to determine your moves translating to studying the opponents move in chess to determine your strategy was awesome! P.s. I’ve never seen anybody shoot the ball that quick or with that low a release point. If it works it works I suppose
GothamChess, the Michael Jordan of chess content. Glad to to hear my favorite chess teacher is also a Knicks fan and to see him working with the the NBA. My two favorite sports to play; basketball and chess though I wish I was as good at chess as I was in Basketball.
You could do this with pro golfers on the putting green. Set up rings around the hole worth whatever points for getting the ball inside or just for straight up drains from various distances.
Gotham, your videos are always very interesting and fun for me to watch! You've inspired me, taught me, made me laugh, and overall given me a great time. I wish you great luck on your road to GM! Keep going!
Best video I’ve seen in a while! Great job relating chess and basketball with your questions and comments during the game. And wow I can’t believe how many baskets you made, well done Levy! Impressive.
Like this video a lot levy. This kinda stuff is great for the viewers. Nice questions-cool to see you build your interviewing skills. Felt very natural. Idea for the second game: give them a little 2 minute lesson/strategy before the game starts kinda like the gm was doing. Tell them where to focus and attack, little pointers, help them to have a better chance. But really though, this video just like you did it was awesome.
What's comical is how the GM suggested getting rid of three pawns instead of a minor piece. Levy's mating attack was just that much faster. But at least on that day he was better than a GM at chess.
"Put me in for the Timberwolves or something." ... 😂 Wolves are good now, Levy! I gotta give it to you, I thought you were really going to miss 24 in a row after that first shot.
Gotham, because of your hilarious chess videos i started playing chess at home, and than at chess clubs with people rated 1600, in 2 weeks will be my first tornament in clevland from the 7-9 in june thank you😊
If you can beat Decino in a blind run of a community picked custom Doom II map vs. some chess handicap based on how fast he beat you, that'd be amazing.
Basketball players and chess players are similar in that they’re super competitive, no matter what game theyre in. Actually, all top athletes are in general, lol
Thank you for mentioning making one bad move and not being able to sleep. Yesterday I played a 3hour game where I was dead lost but came back to be winning in the endgame. Then I made one bad knight move and lost again. Misery loves company.!
The fact that Paul reed (the Sixers old backup center) made 3s the d melton (the former 3 and d wing for the Sixers) is crazy (btw Paul reed and melton both moved teams)
Guess Ley sucks at chess and basketball
He will be GM, you will be 400
PIN OF SHAME!
Real
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Levy shooting 30% is crazy w that jumper
😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
Seriously how the fuck
One of the goofiest looking shots I've ever seen. He lifts up nicely for the jump but then just flings the ball like he's trying to get rid of it as fast as possible
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it
im fucking DYING, Levy shooting form got me in TEARS 😭😭
he pulls it up to his chest and im like ok, ok he gettin ready... and the next moment the ball is gone... like wha..?
He should stick to chess
levy shoots like the ball is hot 😭😭
💀
nah I read this before watching and I thought it couldn't be that bad. Holy cow I have never seen that form before
@@buni3629i’m watching now thinking the same thing. i’ll get back to you when i see it
@@buni3629this haha I was like come on it can’t be that bad but god!
@@Tricknificent hey its been a month
1:14 that's when you know you're playing beginners. You never get to see pros shake hands so beautifully
fr though
gotham may laugh at me for being 400 elo in chess, but he's 400 elo in basketball
400 basketball is very generous, id go closer to like 12
@@simondewitt7161 yeah 400 is like freshman highschool games
hed be around 5 to 7 elo with that shooting mechanic
@@thecoconutgum isnt like 500 elo in chess the average person skill? So like if curry is a 2800GM in basketball, college level is like IM, high school would be like FM. Considering we only levys horrible shooting form its safe to say he would be under leveled in 5v5, so my calculation would be around a 615.
@@whereta3097 I feel like 800 is about average. Unless hanging all of your pieces is average lol.
daryl morey rebounding and passing for the threes was wild. he loves his chess!
goated
He really is living the Nerd dream
Levy’s jumper looks like my chess game 😂
The form is crazy 💀
300 elo from 3
I Throw my queen into a blunder just like that
This is the comment my brain felt but couldn’t find the words for
That was a fun watch. I appreciate you not punishing them with tactics and letting the game go on. I don't watch basketball and have no idea who they are, but they seemed like two chill dudes to have a game with.
The way gotham shoots the ball makes my jaw drop 😂😂
What? He's just copying Lamelo Ball's technique
Bro has the quickest release of all time😂
LOLOLOLOL @@Thatoneguy-12
@@gilolaes4725 Dammit, you beat me to it.
@@gilolaes4725dudes name is literally Ball that's how you know he can ball, perfect person to emulate
Average of 13 and 16 = 16 apparently. Levy’s got mad math skillz
the average is 14.5, theres no piece the is worth 0.5 points
one of the more comical jumpers i’ve ever seen but levy probably drained more threes than i would
I am giggling SO hard at the motion it’s incredible
Feels bad that such a goofy 3 worked so many times haha. Like damn levy, you don't need to catapult it out the instant it touches your hand like its made of acid bro...
25:44 Now he’s just being nice. For sure Levy spotted the mate. And this vid was excellent.
We have the eval bar but I saw the Rsac mate too. He had to have seen it but the way he acts at the end makes me think he didn't.
I’ve been looking at it it for about 10 minutes and I still don’t see it, I think I’m just blind, what’s the mate there
@@joshmonroe5932Rg2
Qf4
@@joshmonroe5932 You can get the exact lines from other posts but basically Rsac, Kh1, Q5+, N blocks, QxN, Rh2+, KxR, Qg2#
There’s a few ways white can move to try to stop it but of course nothing works. One line is 1. Rxg2 Kh1 2. Qf4 (threatening Qh2 mate) Nf3 (could go Ng4 also here) 3. Qxf3 Rd3 4. Rg1+ (double check) Kxg1 5. Qg2 mate
that jump shot is craazy
Blink and you'll miss it 😭
Quick release‼️
My T-wolves catching unnecessary strays lmao
Levy’s chess aura after playing with the NBA >>>
that's the most ridiculous form that I've ever seen 😂
@@rahulgariya5561aye he did shoot 32 from NBA range. But still he was shooting like the ball was scorching 😂😂😂
Genuinely enjoyed this one! Fun personality’s and the game itself or the spectacle it’s the commentary from such elite competitors in their respective field. Their perspective was the most compelling.
I could easily see this series featuring F1 drivers, pilots, football players, or any other elite competitor and the formula works.
Good job and keep up the great work!
Skydiving chess
That shot is the Charles Barkley golf swing of basketball chess.
That is the best thing I’ve ever read
@@quinndoyen1706it really is something
just a perfect string of words
levy throws the ball like someone trying to throw a shoe at a bug but doesnt want to get too close
getting dapped up by an nba player after shooting 3s being a chess player has to be so satisfying
NBA 3pt 8/25 is pretty impressive
that jumper need some work 🤣🤣
LOL yea its looking rough rn
“Work”?
If it was plastic surgery, that jumper doesn’t need a little tuck, it needs a full body replacement.
That said, Levy made 8/25, which is very respectable for a non-ball player under pressure. Good on him. Who cares how it looks!
@@RyanLeBlanc-w3v I mean, Haliburton's jumper look even uglier but he's a respectable shooter.
@@fadeidham2932 Nah at least Hali has a follow through. Levy looks like he's playing hot potato with the basket.
0:37 oh hell naw
Shawn Marion sheds a single tear of joy at Levi's J.
That was the first name I thought of on Levy's first shot
Perfect analogy
@@blues.baseball.badanxiety thats not what analogy means
Never seen someone release a shot that quick holy moly. He shoots like the ball is radioactive.
LOL
As a diehard sixers fan and casual chess player, this content was MADE for me. Thanks levy, really cool stuff, keep it coming!!
and you got daryl morey rebounding for you! wild!
@@fizzthewizardexactly 💯
Tobias Harris would never 😂
Same brother! He has a like from me, from now on every video he posts!
same
4:13 DeAnthony gave such a good answer to your question on comparing Chess to BBall. It's a bit silly of a question, because there aren't many similarities lol, but he treated the question with such respect and I admire how thoughtful he was in his response comparing the two
this was one of my favorite videos from you Levy. I really enjoyed the banter and discussion the three of yall had about the differences and similarities of chess and NBA life
I am so impressed by the eloquence the players used to describe chess in basketball terms. It actually made ears perk in my house when I played it on my computer. I think chess might become popular around here.
Levy's shot is so funny lol but his percentage is really good considering he was probably nervous in front of them and its on camera
The eval bar in the second game was wild, fun stuff!
yeah levi i think intentionally missed the unstoppable mate near the end there, give them a chance to claw out of that attack, and he knew the clock was going anyway.
the eval bar humbled me as well because I thought it was a good move giveb that position but I realized that it was the wrong pawn.
The move for black is just rook takes isn't it?
@@VidathDyeah Rxg2+, Kh1, Qf4, Nf3, Qxf3, Rd3, Rg1+, Kxg1, Qg2#
I just love how levy does interviews. The questions he comes up with are so well thought.
You know what everyone is laughing at levy’s jumper but I think its hella lethal in-game. His shot release speed is crazy, quick release is one of the reasons why Curry’s shot is so nutty, defenders can’t react fast enough. Don’t get me wrong it looks heinous I wanna wash eyes with bleach and accuracy may vary in game.
I don't get it either. The guy just scored 32%, while being on camera, in front of two nba guys, knowing it's gonna go public. It's quite insane imo, yet the top comments are people making fun of his form. As if it mattered, lol.
@@psf95 I mean, it is quite funny. I've been laughing my ass off for the past 5 mins.
Levy's form is hella wild, but not in a derogatory way.
thing is that he could never be consistent with a jumper like that. he even said himself that he was surprised he made nearly the amount that he shot. there’s 5 key components to a jumpshot with great reason
Dude really compared Levy's shot to the greatest shooter in NBA history 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Stay in your lane and just focus on chess lmao
@@Raspy978come back to this and realise how cringe you are for being that mad at a comment on yt
*Levy getting absolutely destroyed in Basketball*
me laughing on my way to lose 10 games of chess and 5 of street basketball
2023: chessboxing
2024: chessbasket
2875: chessmars
Chessketball
@@renobgm that comment needs a pin
Dude has a crazy fast jumpshot if he could shoot and play basketball I think he would be unguardable with that fast trigger
Anthony Edwards getting a checkmate on Luka Doncic would go hard.
Idk what this even means lol, nobody on the Wolves can guard Luka and Kyrie, if Ant and Kat ain't consistent, they're about to get ladder mated by Kyrie and Luka xD.
@@Yute01You just blow in from stupid town?
@@estolee5485 Lol that spongebob reference is goated
levy's jump shot made me realize that, sometimes in life, you don't need to be the best at something to do it. You don't even have to be good at it, much less average: you can be so god damn bad that you inspire a cringe in anyone who sees you doing that something. Keep it up Lev you're doing it. Great video btw loved it
That shooting form is wild 💀💀💀
Fr though when I saw it I did this irl🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Nobody cares basketball is a ass sport anyways
@@sickegless9years452 Slow down there. You'll hurt yourself.
@@cronqvist5763 Nah let bro cook(Bro burnt the house down when he was a child)💀
That form says I’ve been playing chess for 23 years
Cool to see professionals be able to find similarities between different disciplines. Comparing the way one has to be able to read a defense in basketball to determine your moves translating to studying the opponents move in chess to determine your strategy was awesome!
P.s. I’ve never seen anybody shoot the ball that quick or with that low a release point. If it works it works I suppose
I love how Levy took care not to crush their souls, without even mentioning he wasn't playing the best moves
Looked like they got 29 total on 3s so it should been 14.5-8 =6 or 7 points. Great sportsmanship so not ask for a recount
This is a surprisingly good interview format.
GothamChess, the Michael Jordan of chess content. Glad to to hear my favorite chess teacher is also a Knicks fan and to see him working with the the NBA. My two favorite sports to play; basketball and chess though I wish I was as good at chess as I was in Basketball.
Levy naming the timberwoives as they are in the conference finals is hilarious
normally we expect the wolves to be trash but they popping off with Ant.
Shots fired at KAT
Levy’s first shot made me think this was going to be like a secret skill of his 😂
You could do this with pro golfers on the putting green. Set up rings around the hole worth whatever points for getting the ball inside or just for straight up drains from various distances.
If I can take 8 points of materiel, I would take away all the pawns
And preface it by saying: “It’s been said pawns are the soul of chess, so I’m going to take your soul.”
against a player much better than you thats just giving them a huge lead in development for free
@@MattJH33 I took his soul and he checkmated me in 4 moves.
@@za5528Tf?
I would’ve taken both bishops and a central pawn
Loved this kind of content! Amazing that you also mixed in some interviewing. Would love more of this
Gotham, your videos are always very interesting and fun for me to watch! You've inspired me, taught me, made me laugh, and overall given me a great time. I wish you great luck on your road to GM! Keep going!
i love how gotham dosent only like chess he talks ufc, here he is with nba players, he speaks like one of my friends lmao goated
Best video I’ve seen in a while! Great job relating chess and basketball with your questions and comments during the game. And wow I can’t believe how many baskets you made, well done Levy! Impressive.
I really like videos in which Gotham plays against people irl😊
love this type of content levy, keep diversifying
I love this kind of concept especially as an NBA fan and hope there’ll be more episodes like this
Like this video a lot levy. This kinda stuff is great for the viewers. Nice questions-cool to see you build your interviewing skills. Felt very natural. Idea for the second game: give them a little 2 minute lesson/strategy before the game starts kinda like the gm was doing. Tell them where to focus and attack, little pointers, help them to have a better chance. But really though, this video just like you did it was awesome.
How tf does this not have morw views, I loved this video
I love basketball and chess. This is gold!!! Thank you, Levy.
Levy asked some really good questions, he's a natural at interviewing
The handshake with paul reed after the first game 😭 13:27
levy puts his hand out like he gonna dap him up and then reed just shakes it lmao
😭🙏
Wouldn't be a proper chess game without a terrible handshake!
What's comical is how the GM suggested getting rid of three pawns instead of a minor piece. Levy's mating attack was just that much faster. But at least on that day he was better than a GM at chess.
"Put me in for the Timberwolves or something." ... 😂 Wolves are good now, Levy! I gotta give it to you, I thought you were really going to miss 24 in a row after that first shot.
Make him go against a speedcuber, I don’t know how the rules would work but it’s 2 of the smartest non-athletics sports
Gotham, because of your hilarious chess videos i started playing chess at home, and than at chess clubs with people rated 1600, in 2 weeks will be my first tornament in clevland from the 7-9 in june thank you😊
All the best mate, hope u make others checkmate😅
No one in that hall knows how to do maths! Average of 13 and 16 is 14.5 (not 16) and levy looses 6.5 points of material (not 8)!
bro making them take pawns instead of another piece was the ultimate sell
I think the smartest would have been to take all 8 pawns.
If you can beat Decino in a blind run of a community picked custom Doom II map vs. some chess handicap based on how fast he beat you, that'd be amazing.
I love that they took it serious
Basketball players and chess players are similar in that they’re super competitive, no matter what game theyre in.
Actually, all top athletes are in general, lol
They actually did alot better in chess than I thought. The 2-on-1 lowkey mattered
Levy we gotta work on that shooting form😂 great video and I’m sure an incredible experience ! A+ content as always.
28:26 the timberwolves were like the first ssed most of the season lmao 😂
My two fav things, basketball and chess!
I’m disappointed that Paul and De’Anthony didn’t even consider just taking all of Levy’s pawns. They had 8 points, it’d have been perfect.
That was cool! I was impressed with your shooting 3s, and I was impressed by their being able to hold their own against an IM. Very fun.
definitely want more of this. you could probably invite someone who wins the championship this season that would be awesome
What was Levy doin at 16:39 ? 🤣
😂😂😂
realizing he about to lose his queen 🤣
Sacrificing the rook
If I saw a dude shooting like levy I would leave for my own safety, absolute madman
levys jumper is faster than my dad left 💀💀
Levi is a great interviewer. Like Hot Ones but super casual and great questions.
this is one of my favourite video. Great conversation and interactions, Good fking job Levy.
Thank you for mentioning making one bad move and not being able to sleep. Yesterday I played a 3hour game where I was dead lost but came back to be winning in the endgame. Then I made one bad knight move and lost again. Misery loves company.!
Levy's jumper looks like Skip Bayless's 🤣🤣
Levy got that 2k lag jumper.
Bro’s milking the NBA now 💀.
@@Spectorus It's an OF bot
@@Spectorusur beefing with a rage bait OF bot bro
Levy's jumper is like premoving your pieces in the opening praying to not get mated on the 10th move
Levy's jumper causes me physical pain
Everyone's cooking the jump😭 but Levy hit more than I expected, I wish he played out that last game even with the win by time
Levy’s got that quick release 😂
Paul Reed and De'Anthony Melton seem like really cool guys
this is the first time i've heard someone say the full phrase instead of just "the NBA"
I think its because of ppl that watch these vids that aren't from the US/dont speak english as a first language
Levy's jumpshot is on some flightreacts type shit man I'm crying
4:41 insanely good answer
That shooting form gives me Shane Marion vibs. Also, you gotta face Daryl Morey next!!
ngl levy's got some serious social skills
Levy you have decent shooting mechanics. That's why you can shoot from NBA 3 with relative ease.
Klay Thompson would have played the stonewall after the play-in tournament
8points, i would take all of Levy's pawns
“Put me in for…idk the Timberwolves” you mean the team actually still in the playoffs?😂
The fact that Paul reed (the Sixers old backup center) made 3s the d melton (the former 3 and d wing for the Sixers) is crazy (btw Paul reed and melton both moved teams)
I bet Tyrese Halliburton would be insane at chess…or Rajon Rondo
Real ones remember the stories about Rajon Rondo whooping kids at the Boys and Girls Club at Connect 4
@@ericlytle2209 that’s hilarious
Levy was obviously poking around to see how good they were, but those guys are actually decent at chess.