Y'all was so quick to put Shai as a top teir player even though he really has done nothing except foul grift for more ppg. Steph won a finals MVP was not considered top 5 in 2023 while Luka missed the playoffs and was still in the top 5 but now it's all about what happed last season. Steph is still doing his thing with role players and Luka cant win with Kyrie and Klay.
I always questioned the definitive notion of shai>tatum definitively, I feel like there should’ve been an argument at the very least, to me shai is lumped w Tatum AD KD Steph in the 4-9 range. And I’d still have Embiid top 3 even tho he’s injured frequently
The only reason Steph's numbers don't match up with shay or Luca is because he doesn't get the whistle. There's about 10 points a game that the refs take away from him.
"Players more dominant consistently over the past few years" referring to two players that have not won a ring while Steph won in 2022 with Wiggins as his #2 LMFAO. That's literally a few years ago.
I love him but NBA Jamz absolutely disrespected him pretty bad on defense thought I think its based on like maybe 2011 and he's definitely got built but despite his physical limitations (it's the NBA there are literal 7 foot giants) I felt he's always at least tried and played good team defense especially compared to some of his supposed contemporaries that were supposedly on his level
You've also seen Curry and the Warriors outplay Luka and the Mavs in the playoffs. How quickly they forget. Cool thing is they'll be able to do it against a greater number of weak defenders if the Mavs make it to the playoffs this year considering they didn't have Irving and now that Klay is a slow footed immobile perimeter defender. 3 defensive liabilities on the court at the same time is a recipe for disaster. Especially in the offs. On another note, the position that you need a larger sample size to say Curry is better than Luka or Shai considering his body of work and the factual history that he has come through on the biggest of stages makes no logical sense if you say in the next breath that you believe his form to close last season was a slump. If you believe its a slump, you don't need a larger sample size, because the reality of the situation is you have about 8-10 more years of evidence supporting Curry as the better player. Your position would make logical sense if you believe he's losing it. You're trying to have it both ways on a topic that is more or less, mutually exclusive. That's not a valid position to take on any mutually exclusive topic. It's basically just hedging your bets in case the Warriors make another run.
i hate having to watch jason nonstop defend himself against these hecklers who dont pay attention to his content. i personally find his rationale to be very clear and articulate
He trashes the warriors with incomplete/bad takes when half his subs are warriors fans. It’s no mystery. He should watch more Warriors games and actually pay attention to prevent this.
Dude picked Luka over Steph with his rationale being that he had a deep playoff run and is not yet warmed up this season. While Steph has had multiple playoff runs and always in shape and ready for his team. And yet he wonders why he gets roasted in the comment section.
When you talk about steph counting stats not being in the same stratosphere as some other superstars it seems like you're just taking his stats at face value with no context. Curry has even been injured or sat out in games that the warriors easily won and he didn't have to play in the 4th. However, Per 36 mins steph is averaging 29/8/6/2 so seems pretty elite to me
Let’s be real, Steph had his worst season last year… went through a major shooting slump.. there was a point where Chris Paul had a better net rating than him on that team… it looked like the start of a decline. Steph bounced back this year and I’m happy because I love Steph… but let’s stop acting like his performance last season just doesn’t exist
@@EntertainingRunner-vd3bnlet’s start by saying that right now, as they both exist at this moment, you are correct. He is the best player in the world right now. But put Apex Steph youth in Current Steph’s physical mind and body, he would be the best player in the world, period. What I am saying is that the only edge any players have in the world right now on Steph is their age and relative youth. But if they were all at their age peaks playing at the same time, there would be Steph and then everyone else. The fact that he is even in the conversation at 36 years old as a small guard is, in fact, a reason why I believe what I say to be true.
The only thing I’ll say is that there is always just a lot of hedging on Steph that you don’t really see with other top level players. It’s always been that way. No matter what he does, people tend to hedge on him. There’s ALWAYS a “but” with him. We know he’s great.
It's pretty clear to me that Kuminga would average 20-25 efficient points if he played 30-35 minutes. IMO I need to see them try that and fail before I'd be OK making a trade for a "true number 2." And I don't really want to hear about his youth/inexperience. I saw Jimmy Butler at his big age double pump and pass in lieu of attempting a buzzer beater. Kuminga's readiness and savvy are underrated, and he'll get better very quickly if given the opportunity.
Curry is my favorite player but i do think Curry is better than Luka because he doesn't need to pound the ball and have a high usage rate to effect the game which is better for keeping teammates involved. More efficient, better leader, and gives more effort on defense. But don't stress the comments. Passionate fans. Lots of talent in the league. Love the content.
It’s about how far nepotism goes. Getting your kin/kid in the g league, okay 🤔 . But getting them a multi-year contract, roster spot, and playing time when their body of work-high school, college, summer league, and preseason play-doesn’t live up to that, is entirely too far. I think we can all be honest about that. It’s a fact.
9:24 Sounds like you gave us a dishonorable answer then. The question was, if the playoffs starts TODAY, who are you taking over Steph? So why are you taking a currently injured, out of shape Luka over Curry if the playoffs started today? 🤔
He's misinterpreting the question, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and say it's not intentional. I think he's saying that he thinks everything being equal, luka is better, and while I disagree because I'm a steph fan, it's a fair opinion. However, you're correct, that wasn't the question. If the playoffs started today luka and Steph aren't on the same level
Nothing “hopeful” about saying you would take Steph over almost anyone in the playoffs. Dude has 4 rings, top 10 all time, and really hasn’t started declining yet. What’s hopeful is picking guys like Luka or Shai over a guy who has PROVEN again and again he can finish the job in play playoffs/finals
I think the problem is you have luka in that top tier when he doesnt deserve to be recently. He'll most likely be there eventually but for now, tatum should be there. Or kd. Or AD. I think its nice that you criticize the top players in the league. Why i think you have some people calling you out on tatum is because you dock tatum for those shortcomings but dont dock giannis. Dont dock luka,. Dont dock SGA. Like i said earlier, i'd probably dock luka at this point and switch him with tatum. When luka starts playing like his mvp self and they start winning then i swap him back to the top and remove whos not playing well. Whoever that is.
Warriors fan here, and totally agree with you on your Steph/Luka take (especially the reasoning that you use to get there). Keep it up, and don't listen to the haters. :D
This is not like 2020 bubble championship year, because the teams are 1000% better now. Why hasn’t anyone said this? But instead focus on 2022. Will you admit that?????
The fact Tatum is averaging 30 with how stacked his team is is impressive. Nothing is stopping the Celtics when Porzingas is back, shoot with how they are playing now they really may not need him to win
Jason, keep doing what you’re doing and don’t sweat the stans that get upset. The main reason I like your content is that you base your opinions on your informed and honest assessment of what you see. As a Warriors fan, I think that’s great, and way more valuable (to me, at least) than the less informed, hot take style NBA commentary. I don’t want you to ever sugarcoat your opinion of what you see with Steph or the Warriors. Even when I disagree with you about something, I’m not mad because you say why you feel that way, and it helps me better understand my own opinions (or god forbid I change my opinion, heh). Love the show!
Unsubscribing just based off these idiotic Luka over Steph takes. The recency bias is absurd. Steph literally just won’t a chip 2 years ago with no superstar teammate, can you imagine what he’d do with Kyrie and n the backcourt. Thought this dude knew basketball- apparently, your either a casual or have some sort of an agenda.
Jason, I'm a huge Celtics fan and JT's my favorite player. Even though I would've ranked him top 5 going into this season, I've NEVER had an issue with your placement of him in your rankings because you use concrete stats to backup your reasoning. Your analysis is what makes every video you make worth watching, even if I don't always see eye-to-eye with you on everything. I honestly don't get how other Tatum fans have a hard time understanding your takes or somehow see it as disrespectful. Tatum is currently having an MVP-caliber start to this season, and you've acknowledged that. What more do we need?? Anyway, I look forward to hearing more of your player/game breakdowns throughout this season as Tatum and the Celtics try and defend their title. Keep up the excellent work!
As a Warriors fan I feel the same way about what he says about us and Steph. Seeing Warriors fans cry on every video when Jason is spitting solid analysis is annoying and embarrassing
@ Yep, I hear ya bro. One of the many things I appreciate about Jason is his use of breakdown of specific situations and use of statistical evidence, rather than reliance on simple “hot takes”. And sure, he still injects his opinions based on his own beliefs in how basketball should be played, but that’s always going to have some people agree and some people disagree. I see it as good for discourse, because at least his opinions are backed by solid reasoning. When some folks resort to calling him being disrespectful for what I think are very sound opinions is where I get a little bothered. I’m just glad he remains unbothered by it.
Omg wtf are these comments 😂 people be taking this shit too seriously and personally! It’s basketball. It’s a game. Just enjoy the content or GTFO 😂 Tucson native here love the show Jason
Tbh I think you've been pretty fair with Tatum. Think the biggest difference this year is as you said his vision, but also his improved ability to own his space. He's been able to finish at the rim a whole lot better and it's made a difference.
Luka literally allowed the game winning dunk against the Jazz a team the warriors destroyed and then he acted like it was someone else's fault you're goddamned right I'm taking Steph over Luka if he had his size Steph is just a better defender lb for lb he plays good team defense at least
Hey. I’m an avid watcher of your show, I literally watch every episode, the whole video not just a portion. I’m also an avid Warriors fan, with Steph of course being my favorite player. My question for you is, what are 2-3 realistic trade targets that the warriors can make at the trade deadline? With different outlooks of possibly trading Wiggins for an upgrade at his position, or trading some young guys and picks for a 2 guard or front court upgrade. Thanks a lot, look forward to hearing your response.
Love your content man. Reasoned and rational. But there's one thing I need to push back against. You consistently say that the Warriors need more firepower. That they should consolidate and make a trade. Maybe that's true, maybe it's not. I'd argue we don't know yet. Based on the evidence we have so far, the Warriors seem to have out-strategized everyone. They are not just dominating, but they are doing it within the constraints the new CBA creates. So far, there's nothing that's broken, so what possible reason could there be for the Warriors to change something that's not just working on the court, but that is **really** working in terms of the business (which, of course, gives them more flexibility in the future). I have been hard on Steve Kerr the last few years-with his treatment of the young guys, his frighteningly bad rotations (he definitely cost the Dubs a number of games last year), but maybe he too needed a reset from all the drama and this is Steve showing us the brilliant strategist he is. He and Dunleavy have built a team around youth, speed, depth, and a transcendent superstar. Saying that the Warriors "need more top end talent" doesn't line up with the evidence we have so far. And so that take must be based on some theoretical idea you have in your head of a winning basketball team. Let's just say, hypothetically, then when we get to the All Star break, the Warriors are .750. JK had 2 bad games at the top of the season, but since he's caught a rhythm, he's been the secondary scorer you've been asking for off the bench. He's been shooting 47% from 3 in the last 5 games. So maybe, we get to the all star break and JK is clearly the 2nd option the Warriors have been looking for. In that case, are you still going to be calling for a trade? Saying the front office should "fix" what's already working? It feels, to me, like new information isn't going to change your opinion here.
We hear ya Jason and u have a point but it’s even more irresponsible to say steph was a top 2 or 3 player in the world untill he had the slump last yr and assume he’s declined
Jason > Fanbase (all) I love your objective, evidence based analysis - yes, there’s subjectivity, but you do a great job on the “why”. I listen to your takes to learn more about the game and am starting to watch the game deeper. Thanks! (Celtics fan, if it matters. ☘️)
to call out someone who made some logical comments over hundreds of data analysis to apologise for being logical is insane. im a warriors fan but man he is just a professional content creator. its his job to make these logical conclusions over mathematical datas. its just looks silly to call out cause yall aint logical. He aint a warriors hater. believe me
Jason just cant hide his hate for Curry and the warriors.. The big question is, right now at this very moment..would you rather have Steph on your team or would you rather have Tatum or Shay or Luka.
I thought rankings were based on current production, not past or future potential. Weird to rank Tatum lower and have SGA & Luka when Tatum is currently outperforming both of them in both ends of the court.
Jason, I don't think some of those folks are even just "small sample sizing" you. I think they're in "you've said critical things so you're a hater" mode. All you have to do is MENTION AD and there'll be 6 comments below saying how biased you are in favor of the Lakers (and I'm a Celtics fan).
I would seperate luka from steph by one factor: Luka is a great offensive juggernaut, he can score, pass, and make the right reads. Steph obviously the best shooter ever, but the factor that really puts him over the edge for me is that he plays great (I mean way better than people give him credit for) defense. Luka could care less 90% of the time. There is a lack of hustle. Steph hustles. And, right now, is averaging damn near 2 steals a game. Luka just lost the game for the mavs on defense, it was sad.
ENOUGH JASON ENOUGH! Luka NEVER was and NEVER will be the second best player in the league. He’s the WORST defender in the NBA and He’s never been a more impactful player than Giannis.
I think the reason people are having a problem with the Steph takes is because he has been playing like a top 5 player for years. Now he has had some "slumps" during that span but he has done it pretty consistently since 2015. A lot of the people that get put above him are having "a really good year" or also have glaring flaws. Like Luka's defense. Steph has done it for a decade or more consistently and has the rings to show it.
Mailbag: Pistons super-fan here. I believe the Pistons have hit on multiple draft picks over the last 3-4 years and that Cade-Ivey-Duren is a good core to build around. We have tried to be young and fun and ended up being one of the worst teams in NBA history. We’re now trying to add some playable vets and win, but will likely waffle under .500 this year. All-star caliber free agents do not want to come to Detroit, so what would your suggestion be to build this team without getting outrageously lucky in the draft? Thanks love the show, long time listener!
How are you this much of a basketball guy and still don't understand how curry changes the game for his team while a ball dominant guy like Luka becomes a negative at times against top teams in big moments...
Sometimes I feel like you take us as uninformed..Spare us, 2022 Celtics were hyped as a historic all time defensive team until they met the Warriors.. Obviously you can't compare each and every year..They are all different..Why is the exception only applying to the Warriors? Where's the slander on the Raptors, Lakers, Bucs Denver? They're no better than today's team..is that right?
Hey Jason, I’m a long long time listener, and a few times recently it feels like the mailbag has become responding to crybabies instead of answering thoughtful questions, having unique conversations, etc. You don’t need to defend yourself against people who aren’t listening to the show or delusional Warriors, Celtics etc. fans, maybe using it to touch on some younger less talked about teams would be cool too. Love what you do man.
Must be exhausting to constantly have to defend yourself from insecure fans painting you as some biased liar. I speak for the the fans who enjoy your thoughts and opinions on hoops, KEEP GOING AND BLOCK OUT THE NOISE ❤ hands down best basketball commentator anywhere
Agree with a lot of what Jason says, one thing I can’t quite wrap my head around is Shai being in that top tier. To me he is in the tier below and only Jokic, Luka, and Giannis are in that top tier. Tatum, AD, Shai, KD, Steph, and Ant are more interchangeable in that second tier
You're making a mistake again. No one is saying you need to put Steph higher than Luka or Shae over the span of two seasons. Your question in your previous video was who has been playing the best basketball so far. So by definition, you really ought to just consider the small sample.
As a Celtics fan, I don’t really get the hate for Jason. Tatum objectively had real half court limitations that separated him from jokic Luka and sga. If tatums shooting continues for the whole season, I think he’s in that tier. Listing him in the second tier of superstars based on last year is totally accurate. Let’s not act like his shooting diet wasn’t incredibly frustrating and inefficient at times last year
Bro led us to a chip at 26. Tatum had to deal with more pressure than Sga career wise. SGA has a good team and did nothing last season will Tatum lead us to a chip.
If playoffs started today, and I’m building a roster around one guy. I want Curry, Lebron, or Jokic over anybody. When games really matter, these guys take it to another level and bring absolute fear in the opposing teams.
The Steph slander now cannot reach fans ever again and are now actively defending him. Brings a tear to my eye. Steph has officially been unburdened by what has been.
Any dubs fan that thinks this roster is a wcf or finals favorite is in dream land. It might happen but if we’re being real they have to make a trade or two and shorten the rotation, get incredible health and production from older players. (Curry, Green, Looney). Heck even Bob Myers said nobody after the 21 season expected the 22 dubs to win anything. This has a similar feeling.
Jayson had lost all credibility for even putting Tatum and ant in the same convo. Tatum is better than him and SGA yall ain’t ready for that convo he’s in Jokic talks .
Not that I think Tatum is the second best player in the league rn, but I think you could at least make an argument for him to be better than every player… except jokic. Jokic is a different level.
Hey Jayson, love the vids. I was wondering what do you think it’ll take for Tatum to entertain talks with sga tier? I feel like if he’s able to maintain the level of play he’s had to start this season, he’d enter that conversation, and was wondering if you agree. Just to be clear, I mean sga specifically, as I believe he’s a tier below Luka Jokic and Giannis
I’d consider myself a pretty level headed Celtics’ fan (which I understand is not always easy to find in that fanbase) but I think the majority of the fanbase is hypersensitive when it comes to him vs Ant is because back in 2020-2021 he in Ant’s position. He was the shiny new toy and was propped up to being crowned the next big thing in the league and now that narrative is cemented in their brains. Now that Ant is in that position, like Tatum, I think he is being crowned way too quickly and guys like Tatum are in that realm that Ant is supposedly jumping ahead of. Tatum’s version of that was KD after the playoff series in 2022. They’re both great players who have potential to be top 5/MVP. There’s no need to set a crazy high standard where anything short of that is considered failure.
I hope Jason doesn’t let the internet affect his opinions, like pretty much every other sports “commentator”. He’s the only one who not only understands causation versus correlation. But he consistently applies it to his takes. So even when I disagree with one his takes strongly. Like Lebron being the goat. I’ll actually keep listening to his takes because his logic is consistent across all players. Everyone else that talks sports molds their takes around their favorite players or teams. Someone will value shooting as an skillset for example. But not because they really believe shooting or passing impacts the game the most. But because their favorite players, best attribute is shooting or passing. So that’s the specific thing they will consistently highlight & holdup. But let’s say that player isn’t shooting or passing well, all of sudden they’ll highlight the other things that impact winning that never mention prior. People are more interested in protecting their favorite players legacy then being honest about what they’re seeing on the court. Jason ISNT one of those people. So he’s really the only basketball channel worth watching. It’s his genuine opinions based on solid reasoning every time.
I thought Jason did a great job keeping his consistent standards of evaluating players. He would strongly defer to the playoff performance LAST season. Remember he consistently ranked Warriors high in the 2023 season even though Warriors was a total mess, just because they're the defending champ. So I understand why he's relunctant to write off Luka and put Steph in the best players convo. Even though people might disagree with him, there is no reason in hating. The ones who really deserve hate are the ones who contradict themselves just to fit a new narrative every once in a while.
Shai is not on a separate tier than Tatum. There is a top-3 top tier of Jokic, Giannis and Luka. The next two are Tatum and Shai in either order, but Shai is not in a separate tier above him, no shot
Hating Jason just cause he said your favourite player isn't the best player in the league, in his age 36 season is so wild. Some of ya'll gotta ask yourselves What is a compliment from someone unable to criticize you worth?
As a Warriors fan, yes, the 2022 team probably can't win a championship right now, but to be fair, the Warriors should not have won the 2022 chip either!!! and if anything, it made it even more impressive and amazing when you said they can't win today. If anything, I took it as a compliment. There is a reason why one of the most memorable championships and the best championship run in the last 20 years is the Mavs.(and i know it sounds condescending since we had kd)
S Curry did something no one has done in this era. He’s responsible of changing present basketball game. What it’s meant is everyone who’s involved in NBA sport or business follows him and runs behind him.
Not sure I’ve heard a lot of your discussion on SGA recently but is there a reason he’s cemented in that top group? I’m fine with him as a Top 5-6 player but I don’t think his play or resume has him tiered above JT or AD
Mailbag questions: 1. Do you think Draymond's contract is a bounus or a liability now? I am thinking about how the Warriors get better this year from last year from a players' contract perspective. 2. I always think that defense is the most important thing for both 15, 22 Warriors championship run, other than Curry both teams doesn't have a consistent second star-level creator(15 Klay maybe?), but both team have a good enough offensive floor and both team have elite defense, do you think 24 Warriors can duplicate this 15 and 22 Warriors model? Or Curry is too old now he can't go through the whole 82 season+4 rounds playoffs, so he must have another great offense creator? Thank you Jason~
you need to see more from Steph to say he's better than Shai or Luka? Isn't that backwards, in the context of "who are you riding with for the playoffs," since neither Shai nor Luka has even been to the Finals, while Curry has shown he's a champion again and again? It's Luka or Shai who have to prove they can lead a team to a title, even once. Luka is a baby, terrible attitude, not dedicated to winning, has never gotten his body right, is a terrible leader... SGA is a better leader, but he's an outrageous foul grifter who has not shown he can win the big games - yet. It's OUTRAGEOUS how you ignore Luka's bad conditioning and terrible attitude when ranking him ahead of guys like Steph that have titles. Insane hype-sniffing stuff
i think this is the JT comment that broke me. Not sure I can even listen anymore. AND WHEN STEPH OUTPLAYED both Shai and Luka just last week! Like how much reality do you need before it overrides your "take?" delulu stuff Jason
You don’t have to defend yourself bro. This comes with the territory when you cover the league instead of following just one team. You’re good. Go boldly into your opinions unapologetically.
Idk why Warrior fans act like he’s dissing Steph. You can be a great player and not be what you once were. I’m not sure what the issue is with he or anyone saying they believe Luka or SGA is better than Steph at this point in his career. People within the league believe that, so it’s not ridiculous. You’re either a die hard fan of Steph, which I respect, or you’re casually watching basketball and don’t understand how great Luka and SGA are.
Mailbag question: Hi Jason, love your show! Been watching you for almost 3 NBA seasons now! Do you think with rules today that promote more parity in the league, it is more valuable to have the best player in the world now than say it was to have the best player in the world back in 2015?
I’ve been watching you for about 3 seasons now. I appreciate your analysis and basketball breakdowns and respect your takes whether we agree or not. You may show some biases in some of your arguments but in my opinion your wasting time trying to defend your takes every episode
If the league is better and it takes at least 2 stars to win in this league, wouldn't that mean if steph can win a chip without another star that the chip would be that much more valuable?
Steph has playerd 3 good games out of the 8 he's played in so far and he's picking up. I think Steph averages 25-27 PPG with 7 assists on 50/44/92 shooting splits this season and cruises to the playoffs
Mailbag Question: Since their 2021 finals run, the Bucks have had key injuries to their stars every year in the playoffs (Khris, Giannis, even Dame). Do you think they’d have another Chip since their last if these cores could have stayed more healthy? Really hoping they turn things around this year! Ps I can’t believe how salty these warriors stans are 😂 love the content
I think you're right, the teams are better this year than 2022, but I think this warriors team is better than the 2022 warriors as well, in my opinion, wonder what your response is this opinion of mine. Thanks, Jason, love the breakdowns
I think you’re the best NBA guy on RUclips besides Legler. I am curious though why you think guys who rely on getting to the line for success are going to win the western conference, no disrespect I’m not a hoop head just curious why you think Shai and Lukas style of play will lead to them winning multiple rings. And tbf Shai is excellent defensively but Luka is really horrendous defensively.
Everyone hating on bro in the comments in every single one of his videos im cryin 😭😭😭
celtics fans gotta be the softest fans ever 💀
@@wolfiejr.5992Celtics??? I’m seeing a bunch of warrior comments rn
@@wolfiejr.5992nah I’m seeing a bunch of warrior fans rn 😭
its unreal
its these new fans man they dont like basketball they only care about stanning their players
Y'all was so quick to put Shai as a top teir player even though he really has done nothing except foul grift for more ppg. Steph won a finals MVP was not considered top 5 in 2023 while Luka missed the playoffs and was still in the top 5 but now it's all about what happed last season. Steph is still doing his thing with role players and Luka cant win with Kyrie and Klay.
I always questioned the definitive notion of shai>tatum definitively, I feel like there should’ve been an argument at the very least, to me shai is lumped w Tatum AD KD Steph in the 4-9 range. And I’d still have Embiid top 3 even tho he’s injured frequently
The only reason Steph's numbers don't match up with shay or Luca is because he doesn't get the whistle. There's about 10 points a game that the refs take away from him.
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"Players more dominant consistently over the past few years" referring to two players that have not won a ring while Steph won in 2022 with Wiggins as his #2 LMFAO. That's literally a few years ago.
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And he picked guys like Giannis over Steph, who have been completely embarrassed and have disappointed repeatedly in the postseason in recent years
Preach
I believe he thinks 2022 was 10yrs ago. He’s a Steph hater.
Luka literally had 1 season last year....... plus Steph is smaller and weaker but still plays better defense than Luka
I love him but NBA Jamz absolutely disrespected him pretty bad on defense thought I think its based on like maybe 2011 and he's definitely got built but despite his physical limitations (it's the NBA there are literal 7 foot giants) I felt he's always at least tried and played good team defense especially compared to some of his supposed contemporaries that were supposedly on his level
No need to make content about defending your takes. Lets cover some more interesting topics.
Rn Steph is playing better than Luka, but over the last 2 years Luka is better
Luka looked like a turnstile last night
Luka is just this era's 2010s james harden... except james harden went up against prime warriors dynasty.
As a Warriors fan I’m so sorry you have to deal with Warriors fans😂
Steph remains constantly underrated
picking a james harden clone over steph curry is insulting to everyone, not just warriors fans.
SAME 😂 I'm so embarrassed as a Warriors fan lol
Same lmao idk why some fans are so blinded about the teams doubts and weaknesses being a factor why it’s not ranked so highly.
You've also seen Curry and the Warriors outplay Luka and the Mavs in the playoffs. How quickly they forget. Cool thing is they'll be able to do it against a greater number of weak defenders if the Mavs make it to the playoffs this year considering they didn't have Irving and now that Klay is a slow footed immobile perimeter defender. 3 defensive liabilities on the court at the same time is a recipe for disaster. Especially in the offs.
On another note, the position that you need a larger sample size to say Curry is better than Luka or Shai considering his body of work and the factual history that he has come through on the biggest of stages makes no logical sense if you say in the next breath that you believe his form to close last season was a slump. If you believe its a slump, you don't need a larger sample size, because the reality of the situation is you have about 8-10 more years of evidence supporting Curry as the better player. Your position would make logical sense if you believe he's losing it. You're trying to have it both ways on a topic that is more or less, mutually exclusive. That's not a valid position to take on any mutually exclusive topic. It's basically just hedging your bets in case the Warriors make another run.
Exactly
Now I just come to see people bash Jason for hating on Curry 😂# Chef Curry still dropping jaws in 2024 🙌🏽
i hate having to watch jason nonstop defend himself against these hecklers who dont pay attention to his content. i personally find his rationale to be very clear and articulate
I agree, I facepalm reading half the comments, but just remember his check probably looks better for every argument that’s had 😂
He trashes the warriors with incomplete/bad takes when half his subs are warriors fans. It’s no mystery. He should watch more Warriors games and actually pay attention to prevent this.
Dude picked Luka over Steph with his rationale being that he had a deep playoff run and is not yet warmed up this season. While Steph has had multiple playoff runs and always in shape and ready for his team. And yet he wonders why he gets roasted in the comment section.
Acting like SGA is still on a separate tier from JT is INSANE, the anti-boston bias is still strong lmao
When you talk about steph counting stats not being in the same stratosphere as some other superstars it seems like you're just taking his stats at face value with no context. Curry has even been injured or sat out in games that the warriors easily won and he didn't have to play in the 4th. However, Per 36 mins steph is averaging 29/8/6/2 so seems pretty elite to me
i like this take. meanwhile luka's playing almost 38 minutes a game
Points per minute (career)
Lebron 0.715 Steph: 0.724 MJ: 0.787
Points per minute minus free throws (career)
Lebron 0.567 Steph 0.609 MJ: 0.609
I think it’s irresponsible of you to not pick Steph over any of those guys honestly.
“Irresponsible” hahahah chill bro
Very
it's been like 10 games bro
@ nah bro, it’s been a decade worth of statements
Let’s be real, Steph had his worst season last year… went through a major shooting slump.. there was a point where Chris Paul had a better net rating than him on that team… it looked like the start of a decline. Steph bounced back this year and I’m happy because I love Steph… but let’s stop acting like his performance last season just doesn’t exist
What has SGA done? What’s his resume? Why is he automatically in the Jokic Giannis tier? Tatum is playing better and has a better resume / career
Steph Curry is the best player in the world. Go rewatch the Olympics or head to head games against your chosen players lol
Jokic is the best player in the world
@@EntertainingRunner-vd3bnlet’s start by saying that right now, as they both exist at this moment, you are correct. He is the best player in the world right now. But put Apex Steph youth in Current Steph’s physical mind and body, he would be the best player in the world, period. What I am saying is that the only edge any players have in the world right now on Steph is their age and relative youth. But if they were all at their age peaks playing at the same time, there would be Steph and then everyone else.
The fact that he is even in the conversation at 36 years old as a small guard is, in fact, a reason why I believe what I say to be true.
Bron is
Bro mad stupid the question was if the playoffs started today. Steph is playing better then Luka right now.
The only thing I’ll say is that there is always just a lot of hedging on Steph that you don’t really see with other top level players. It’s always been that way. No matter what he does, people tend to hedge on him. There’s ALWAYS a “but” with him. We know he’s great.
Yep. This is the main problem.
It's pretty clear to me that Kuminga would average 20-25 efficient points if he played 30-35 minutes. IMO I need to see them try that and fail before I'd be OK making a trade for a "true number 2." And I don't really want to hear about his youth/inexperience. I saw Jimmy Butler at his big age double pump and pass in lieu of attempting a buzzer beater. Kuminga's readiness and savvy are underrated, and he'll get better very quickly if given the opportunity.
The disrespect towards Chef is unbelievable.
Facts broo
Jason: “if Luka was in shape he’d be better than Steph”
Yeah and if my grandma had wheels she’d be a bicycle
lmao
Do a show with Draymond. Would be illuminating 😂😂
Curry is my favorite player but i do think Curry is better than Luka because he doesn't need to pound the ball and have a high usage rate to effect the game which is better for keeping teammates involved. More efficient, better leader, and gives more effort on defense. But don't stress the comments. Passionate fans. Lots of talent in the league. Love the content.
If you were paying attention curry only slowed down last year after rolling his ankle twice and not missing any time
It’s about how far nepotism goes. Getting your kin/kid in the g league, okay 🤔 . But getting them a multi-year contract, roster spot, and playing time when their body of work-high school, college, summer league, and preseason play-doesn’t live up to that, is entirely too far. I think we can all be honest about that. It’s a fact.
9:24 Sounds like you gave us a dishonorable answer then. The question was, if the playoffs starts TODAY, who are you taking over Steph? So why are you taking a currently injured, out of shape Luka over Curry if the playoffs started today? 🤔
He's misinterpreting the question, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and say it's not intentional. I think he's saying that he thinks everything being equal, luka is better, and while I disagree because I'm a steph fan, it's a fair opinion. However, you're correct, that wasn't the question. If the playoffs started today luka and Steph aren't on the same level
Why editor he take him at all. Steph is a better defender than luka with 4 rings. Luka ain't done nothing yet.
@@josephatherley no need to talk on his behalf..he has always had bad takes or else he flip flops to suit his biased narratives
@@Dallaboyz224why you here then 😂
That was my only issue. That the question was if they started today. Not a hypothetical situation which he turned it into
Steph is better than Luka. You need to stop!😂😂😂
Nothing “hopeful” about saying you would take Steph over almost anyone in the playoffs. Dude has 4 rings, top 10 all time, and really hasn’t started declining yet.
What’s hopeful is picking guys like Luka or Shai over a guy who has PROVEN again and again he can finish the job in play playoffs/finals
Exactly
I think the problem is you have luka in that top tier when he doesnt deserve to be recently. He'll most likely be there eventually but for now, tatum should be there. Or kd. Or AD.
I think its nice that you criticize the top players in the league. Why i think you have some people calling you out on tatum is because you dock tatum for those shortcomings but dont dock giannis. Dont dock luka,. Dont dock SGA. Like i said earlier, i'd probably dock luka at this point and switch him with tatum. When luka starts playing like his mvp self and they start winning then i swap him back to the top and remove whos not playing well. Whoever that is.
The explanation on Steph would make more sense if we pretend the Olympics didn't happen
Warriors fan here, and totally agree with you on your Steph/Luka take (especially the reasoning that you use to get there). Keep it up, and don't listen to the haters. :D
This is not like 2020 bubble championship year, because the teams are 1000% better now. Why hasn’t anyone said this? But instead focus on 2022. Will you admit that?????
The fact Tatum is averaging 30 with how stacked his team is is impressive. Nothing is stopping the Celtics when Porzingas is back, shoot with how they are playing now they really may not need him to win
shit, they didn’t need him last year either
Jason, keep doing what you’re doing and don’t sweat the stans that get upset. The main reason I like your content is that you base your opinions on your informed and honest assessment of what you see. As a Warriors fan, I think that’s great, and way more valuable (to me, at least) than the less informed, hot take style NBA commentary. I don’t want you to ever sugarcoat your opinion of what you see with Steph or the Warriors. Even when I disagree with you about something, I’m not mad because you say why you feel that way, and it helps me better understand my own opinions (or god forbid I change my opinion, heh). Love the show!
lol Jason at this point I kinda feel you are just farming controversy 😂
Unsubscribing just based off these idiotic Luka over Steph takes. The recency bias is absurd. Steph literally just won’t a chip 2 years ago with no superstar teammate, can you imagine what he’d do with Kyrie and n the backcourt. Thought this dude knew basketball- apparently, your either a casual or have some sort of an agenda.
Completely agree. I loved Timph's content until recently.
His current Steph takes are WILD.
Steph literally just smoked Luka the other night. Luka isn’t even in the same league. I think he’s just a Luka fan.
Jason, I'm a huge Celtics fan and JT's my favorite player. Even though I would've ranked him top 5 going into this season, I've NEVER had an issue with your placement of him in your rankings because you use concrete stats to backup your reasoning. Your analysis is what makes every video you make worth watching, even if I don't always see eye-to-eye with you on everything. I honestly don't get how other Tatum fans have a hard time understanding your takes or somehow see it as disrespectful. Tatum is currently having an MVP-caliber start to this season, and you've acknowledged that. What more do we need??
Anyway, I look forward to hearing more of your player/game breakdowns throughout this season as Tatum and the Celtics try and defend their title. Keep up the excellent work!
As a Warriors fan I feel the same way about what he says about us and Steph. Seeing Warriors fans cry on every video when Jason is spitting solid analysis is annoying and embarrassing
@ Yep, I hear ya bro. One of the many things I appreciate about Jason is his use of breakdown of specific situations and use of statistical evidence, rather than reliance on simple “hot takes”. And sure, he still injects his opinions based on his own beliefs in how basketball should be played, but that’s always going to have some people agree and some people disagree. I see it as good for discourse, because at least his opinions are backed by solid reasoning. When some folks resort to calling him being disrespectful for what I think are very sound opinions is where I get a little bothered. I’m just glad he remains unbothered by it.
Omg wtf are these comments 😂 people be taking this shit too seriously and personally! It’s basketball. It’s a game. Just enjoy the content or GTFO 😂 Tucson native here love the show Jason
This guy is a professional casual.
It’s what’s so weird right? I think maybe he should try to focus more.
Tbh I think you've been pretty fair with Tatum. Think the biggest difference this year is as you said his vision, but also his improved ability to own his space. He's been able to finish at the rim a whole lot better and it's made a difference.
Luka literally allowed the game winning dunk against the Jazz a team the warriors destroyed and then he acted like it was someone else's fault you're goddamned right I'm taking Steph over Luka if he had his size Steph is just a better defender lb for lb he plays good team defense at least
Hey. I’m an avid watcher of your show, I literally watch every episode, the whole video not just a portion. I’m also an avid Warriors fan, with Steph of course being my favorite player. My question for you is, what are 2-3 realistic trade targets that the warriors can make at the trade deadline? With different outlooks of possibly trading Wiggins for an upgrade at his position, or trading some young guys and picks for a 2 guard or front court upgrade. Thanks a lot, look forward to hearing your response.
And yes I am a Steph/Warriors fan. Lol but love the show. Definitely my favorite basketball breakdowns and content.
Love your content man. Reasoned and rational.
But there's one thing I need to push back against.
You consistently say that the Warriors need more firepower. That they should consolidate and make a trade. Maybe that's true, maybe it's not. I'd argue we don't know yet. Based on the evidence we have so far, the Warriors seem to have out-strategized everyone. They are not just dominating, but they are doing it within the constraints the new CBA creates. So far, there's nothing that's broken, so what possible reason could there be for the Warriors to change something that's not just working on the court, but that is **really** working in terms of the business (which, of course, gives them more flexibility in the future). I have been hard on Steve Kerr the last few years-with his treatment of the young guys, his frighteningly bad rotations (he definitely cost the Dubs a number of games last year), but maybe he too needed a reset from all the drama and this is Steve showing us the brilliant strategist he is. He and Dunleavy have built a team around youth, speed, depth, and a transcendent superstar.
Saying that the Warriors "need more top end talent" doesn't line up with the evidence we have so far. And so that take must be based on some theoretical idea you have in your head of a winning basketball team.
Let's just say, hypothetically, then when we get to the All Star break, the Warriors are .750. JK had 2 bad games at the top of the season, but since he's caught a rhythm, he's been the secondary scorer you've been asking for off the bench. He's been shooting 47% from 3 in the last 5 games. So maybe, we get to the all star break and JK is clearly the 2nd option the Warriors have been looking for. In that case, are you still going to be calling for a trade? Saying the front office should "fix" what's already working? It feels, to me, like new information isn't going to change your opinion here.
Dude is allergic to admitting he is wrong
We hear ya Jason and u have a point but it’s even more irresponsible to say steph was a top 2 or 3 player in the world untill he had the slump last yr and assume he’s declined
Steph is like 36.. how is it so wild to assume he might decline?
@@ayjeemusic4528Fair point.
But it DID turn out to be wrong so the criticism is valid.
How do you say you “don’t like grifters like embiid and Brunson” but you’re a lakers fan??????
Foul grifters are different than rigged whistles but I hear you
Austin Reaves is a generational grifter
Jason > Fanbase (all)
I love your objective, evidence based analysis - yes, there’s subjectivity, but you do a great job on the “why”. I listen to your takes to learn more about the game and am starting to watch the game deeper. Thanks!
(Celtics fan, if it matters. ☘️)
Gay
As a warriors fan I apologize for all the fans that can’t separate their emotions and understand your analysis of the game
to call out someone who made some logical comments over hundreds of data analysis to apologise for being logical is insane. im a warriors fan but man he is just a professional content creator. its his job to make these logical conclusions over mathematical datas. its just looks silly to call out cause yall aint logical. He aint a warriors hater. believe me
Warriors fans aren’t melting down Jason 😝 We’re riding for our guys.
Jason just cant hide his hate for Curry and the warriors.. The big question is, right now at this very moment..would you rather have Steph on your team or would you rather have Tatum or Shay or Luka.
Steph all day
Some people really tried to say Tatum isn't top 5 🤣🤣🤣
I thought rankings were based on current production, not past or future potential. Weird to rank Tatum lower and have SGA & Luka when Tatum is currently outperforming both of them in both ends of the court.
bro does it really matter 😭
@wolfiejr.5992 of course it does. He's ranking them but using a flawed system.
@@wolfiejr.5992yes if he had Luka at 10 Dallas fans would be mad too. We obviously rates bros rankings why can’t we have an opinion as well.
Jason, I don't think some of those folks are even just "small sample sizing" you. I think they're in "you've said critical things so you're a hater" mode. All you have to do is MENTION AD and there'll be 6 comments below saying how biased you are in favor of the Lakers (and I'm a Celtics fan).
I would seperate luka from steph by one factor: Luka is a great offensive juggernaut, he can score, pass, and make the right reads. Steph obviously the best shooter ever, but the factor that really puts him over the edge for me is that he plays great (I mean way better than people give him credit for) defense. Luka could care less 90% of the time. There is a lack of hustle. Steph hustles. And, right now, is averaging damn near 2 steals a game. Luka just lost the game for the mavs on defense, it was sad.
Great work! I’ve been on you surrounding Curry takes but well said💪🏾
ENOUGH JASON ENOUGH! Luka NEVER was and NEVER will be the second best player in the league. He’s the WORST defender in the NBA and He’s never been a more impactful player than Giannis.
Listening to Mavs fans today I’d think PJ Washington was the Mavs MVP candidate
crashing out over player rankings go outside man
I think the reason people are having a problem with the Steph takes is because he has been playing like a top 5 player for years. Now he has had some "slumps" during that span but he has done it pretty consistently since 2015. A lot of the people that get put above him are having "a really good year" or also have glaring flaws. Like Luka's defense. Steph has done it for a decade or more consistently and has the rings to show it.
Death, taxes, and Jason saying “couple things”
Mailbag:
Pistons super-fan here.
I believe the Pistons have hit on multiple draft picks over the last 3-4 years and that Cade-Ivey-Duren is a good core to build around.
We have tried to be young and fun and ended up being one of the worst teams in NBA history. We’re now trying to add some playable vets and win, but will likely waffle under .500 this year.
All-star caliber free agents do not want to come to Detroit, so what would your suggestion be to build this team without getting outrageously lucky in the draft?
Thanks love the show, long time listener!
How are you this much of a basketball guy and still don't understand how curry changes the game for his team while a ball dominant guy like Luka becomes a negative at times against top teams in big moments...
Sometimes I feel like you take us as uninformed..Spare us, 2022 Celtics were hyped as a historic all time defensive team until they met the Warriors.. Obviously you can't compare each and every year..They are all different..Why is the exception only applying to the Warriors? Where's the slander on the Raptors, Lakers, Bucs Denver? They're no better than today's team..is that right?
Hey Jason, I’m a long long time listener, and a few times recently it feels like the mailbag has become responding to crybabies instead of answering thoughtful questions, having unique conversations, etc. You don’t need to defend yourself against people who aren’t listening to the show or delusional Warriors, Celtics etc. fans, maybe using it to touch on some younger less talked about teams would be cool too. Love what you do man.
Half of his subs are Warriors fans. Then he barely watches the warrior games.😂 he’s begging for it.
Must be exhausting to constantly have to defend yourself from insecure fans painting you as some biased liar. I speak for the the fans who enjoy your thoughts and opinions on hoops, KEEP GOING AND BLOCK OUT THE NOISE ❤ hands down best basketball commentator anywhere
Agree with a lot of what Jason says, one thing I can’t quite wrap my head around is Shai being in that top tier. To me he is in the tier below and only Jokic, Luka, and Giannis are in that top tier. Tatum, AD, Shai, KD, Steph, and Ant are more interchangeable in that second tier
You're making a mistake again. No one is saying you need to put Steph higher than Luka or Shae over the span of two seasons. Your question in your previous video was who has been playing the best basketball so far. So by definition, you really ought to just consider the small sample.
I will definitely take Steph over a two year period lol
As a Celtics fan, I don’t really get the hate for Jason. Tatum objectively had real half court limitations that separated him from jokic Luka and sga. If tatums shooting continues for the whole season, I think he’s in that tier. Listing him in the second tier of superstars based on last year is totally accurate. Let’s not act like his shooting diet wasn’t incredibly frustrating and inefficient at times last year
Bro led us to a chip at 26. Tatum had to deal with more pressure than Sga career wise. SGA has a good team and did nothing last season will Tatum lead us to a chip.
Tatum is best SF in the NBA...Which is why he's been All NBA 4 years in a row...
If playoffs started today, and I’m building a roster around one guy. I want Curry, Lebron, or Jokic over anybody. When games really matter, these guys take it to another level and bring absolute fear in the opposing teams.
The Steph slander now cannot reach fans ever again and are now actively defending him. Brings a tear to my eye. Steph has officially been unburdened by what has been.
Any dubs fan that thinks this roster is a wcf or finals favorite is in dream land. It might happen but if we’re being real they have to make a trade or two and shorten the rotation, get incredible health and production from older players. (Curry, Green, Looney). Heck even Bob Myers said nobody after the 21 season expected the 22 dubs to win anything. This has a similar feeling.
Jayson had lost all credibility for even putting Tatum and ant in the same convo. Tatum is better than him and SGA yall ain’t ready for that convo he’s in Jokic talks .
Not that I think Tatum is the second best player in the league rn, but I think you could at least make an argument for him to be better than every player… except jokic. Jokic is a different level.
Jason you’re right 😂 sometimes being a sports fan is cringe, like how do fans act like this???
Luka & Shai haven’t accomplished shit. Steph is ahead of both this season. Admit it. 😂
The firepower Warriors need, Jordan Poole 😭
Hey Jayson, love the vids. I was wondering what do you think it’ll take for Tatum to entertain talks with sga tier? I feel like if he’s able to maintain the level of play he’s had to start this season, he’d enter that conversation, and was wondering if you agree.
Just to be clear, I mean sga specifically, as I believe he’s a tier below Luka Jokic and Giannis
I’d consider myself a pretty level headed Celtics’ fan (which I understand is not always easy to find in that fanbase) but I think the majority of the fanbase is hypersensitive when it comes to him vs Ant is because back in 2020-2021 he in Ant’s position. He was the shiny new toy and was propped up to being crowned the next big thing in the league and now that narrative is cemented in their brains. Now that Ant is in that position, like Tatum, I think he is being crowned way too quickly and guys like Tatum are in that realm that Ant is supposedly jumping ahead of. Tatum’s version of that was KD after the playoff series in 2022. They’re both great players who have potential to be top 5/MVP. There’s no need to set a crazy high standard where anything short of that is considered failure.
I hope Jason doesn’t let the internet affect his opinions, like pretty much every other sports “commentator”. He’s the only one who not only understands causation versus correlation. But he consistently applies it to his takes. So even when I disagree with one his takes strongly. Like Lebron being the goat. I’ll actually keep listening to his takes because his logic is consistent across all players. Everyone else that talks sports molds their takes around their favorite players or teams. Someone will value shooting as an skillset for example. But not because they really believe shooting or passing impacts the game the most. But because their favorite players, best attribute is shooting or passing. So that’s the specific thing they will consistently highlight & holdup. But let’s say that player isn’t shooting or passing well, all of sudden they’ll highlight the other things that impact winning that never mention prior. People are more interested in protecting their favorite players legacy then being honest about what they’re seeing on the court. Jason ISNT one of those people. So he’s really the only basketball channel worth watching. It’s his genuine opinions based on solid reasoning every time.
I thought Jason did a great job keeping his consistent standards of evaluating players. He would strongly defer to the playoff performance LAST season. Remember he consistently ranked Warriors high in the 2023 season even though Warriors was a total mess, just because they're the defending champ. So I understand why he's relunctant to write off Luka and put Steph in the best players convo. Even though people might disagree with him, there is no reason in hating.
The ones who really deserve hate are the ones who contradict themselves just to fit a new narrative every once in a while.
“[Steph] outplayed Nikola Jokic head to head”
Bro they haven’t played each other this season
Shai is not on a separate tier than Tatum.
There is a top-3 top tier of Jokic, Giannis and Luka. The next two are Tatum and Shai in either order, but Shai is not in a separate tier above him, no shot
Hating Jason just cause he said your favourite player isn't the best player in the league, in his age 36 season is so wild. Some of ya'll gotta ask yourselves
What is a compliment from someone unable to criticize you worth?
As a Warriors fan, yes, the 2022 team probably can't win a championship right now, but to be fair, the Warriors should not have won the 2022 chip either!!! and if anything, it made it even more impressive and amazing when you said they can't win today. If anything, I took it as a compliment. There is a reason why one of the most memorable championships and the best championship run in the last 20 years is the Mavs.(and i know it sounds condescending since we had kd)
S Curry did something no one has done in this era. He’s responsible of changing present basketball game. What it’s meant is everyone who’s involved in NBA sport or business follows him and runs behind him.
Not sure I’ve heard a lot of your discussion on SGA recently but is there a reason he’s cemented in that top group? I’m fine with him as a Top 5-6 player but I don’t think his play or resume has him tiered above JT or AD
Yes, the league is better. I think it's better than even last year. Look how GREAT the top, oh, seven players or so are playing. Insane.
I love your work but this episode felt super defensive, versus clarifying. Too much time on people who made dumb comments.
Mailbag questions: 1. Do you think Draymond's contract is a bounus or a liability now? I am thinking about how the Warriors get better this year from last year from a players' contract perspective. 2. I always think that defense is the most important thing for both 15, 22 Warriors championship run, other than Curry both teams doesn't have a consistent second star-level creator(15 Klay maybe?), but both team have a good enough offensive floor and both team have elite defense, do you think 24 Warriors can duplicate this 15 and 22 Warriors model? Or Curry is too old now he can't go through the whole 82 season+4 rounds playoffs, so he must have another great offense creator? Thank you Jason~
you need to see more from Steph to say he's better than Shai or Luka? Isn't that backwards, in the context of "who are you riding with for the playoffs," since neither Shai nor Luka has even been to the Finals, while Curry has shown he's a champion again and again? It's Luka or Shai who have to prove they can lead a team to a title, even once. Luka is a baby, terrible attitude, not dedicated to winning, has never gotten his body right, is a terrible leader... SGA is a better leader, but he's an outrageous foul grifter who has not shown he can win the big games - yet. It's OUTRAGEOUS how you ignore Luka's bad conditioning and terrible attitude when ranking him ahead of guys like Steph that have titles. Insane hype-sniffing stuff
i think this is the JT comment that broke me. Not sure I can even listen anymore. AND WHEN STEPH OUTPLAYED both Shai and Luka just last week! Like how much reality do you need before it overrides your "take?" delulu stuff Jason
His ability to dance is amazing..😂😂😂😂
You don’t have to defend yourself bro. This comes with the territory when you cover the league instead of following just one team. You’re good. Go boldly into your opinions unapologetically.
Idk why Warrior fans act like he’s dissing Steph. You can be a great player and not be what you once were. I’m not sure what the issue is with he or anyone saying they believe Luka or SGA is better than Steph at this point in his career. People within the league believe that, so it’s not ridiculous. You’re either a die hard fan of Steph, which I respect, or you’re casually watching basketball and don’t understand how great Luka and SGA are.
Mailbag question:
Hi Jason, love your show! Been watching you for almost 3 NBA seasons now!
Do you think with rules today that promote more parity in the league, it is more valuable to have the best player in the world now than say it was to have the best player in the world back in 2015?
I’ve been watching you for about 3 seasons now. I appreciate your analysis and basketball breakdowns and respect your takes whether we agree or not. You may show some biases in some of your arguments but in my opinion your wasting time trying to defend your takes every episode
This dude really just said "let's see more" from Steph if he really is that guy. LMAO I cannot take this seriously ngl.
If the league is better and it takes at least 2 stars to win in this league, wouldn't that mean if steph can win a chip without another star that the chip would be that much more valuable?
Steph has playerd 3 good games out of the 8 he's played in so far and he's picking up. I think Steph averages 25-27 PPG with 7 assists on 50/44/92 shooting splits this season and cruises to the playoffs
Mailbag Question: Since their 2021 finals run, the Bucks have had key injuries to their stars every year in the playoffs (Khris, Giannis, even Dame). Do you think they’d have another Chip since their last if these cores could have stayed more healthy? Really hoping they turn things around this year! Ps I can’t believe how salty these warriors stans are 😂 love the content
I think you're right, the teams are better this year than 2022, but I think this warriors team is better than the 2022 warriors as well, in my opinion, wonder what your response is this opinion of mine. Thanks, Jason, love the breakdowns
Golden state fans are delusional 😭
I think you’re the best NBA guy on RUclips besides Legler. I am curious though why you think guys who rely on getting to the line for success are going to win the western conference, no disrespect I’m not a hoop head just curious why you think Shai and Lukas style of play will lead to them winning multiple rings. And tbf Shai is excellent defensively but Luka is really horrendous defensively.