He's one of my favorite players right now, been watching him since he came into the league. He's so versatile, can do almost anything, unselfish, team first player, great mindset and hustle, very smart player, great off-ball movement and great defensively as well. Jalen Williams is a magnificient basketball player, period.
Cap ahh, thunder have been a great org since they moved to OKC. There biggest mistake was letting Harden go and they have made up for that a million times over
@@ithurtsdoesntitwe had 3 years of being a bottom team then we made a playin push but even after that we couldn’t make it out the first round after KD left
@@mosessupposes2571 So do u not remember when okc was literally signing and trading random players not allowing sga to play and everyone talking bout how sga should leave cuz of bad okc is and wasting their talent its crazy how recency bias works
HOT TAKE: If Jalen Williams continues his development at the same rate, he will be a Kawhi Leonard level player. He's a fantastic secondary ballhandler, while also being a fantastic threat as both a catch and shoot option and as a cutter. While he isn't quite the generational defender Kawhi was, he doesn't have to be given the wealth of good wing defenders OKC has on their roster.
His defense imo is already at kawhi level. I mean he is second in steals in the entire nba while also being a legit shot blocking rim protection presence… what more can you ask of him? The only reason he isn’t a poa defender is bc the team has specialist for that. He very well could be but the team comes first and him being able to play the 5 at all proves his defensive versatility. His free roaming back line safety role suits the team much better. He truly is a do it all Swiss Army knife.
Keep in mind that Williams is doing all this while playing the 4 for OKC, despite being 6'6. I'm aware modern day wings aren't the PFs of old, but it has to be tough guarding guys bigger and taller than you.
@@RoccstarLivinYTimo, he’s too strong to play him at the 2. I think he slots in a general wing position PERFECTLY. Not that he can’t guard the 2, he absolutely can
Amazing analysis Hoop Venue no need for ESPN anymore 🙏🏼 I appreciate all of the play selections that really show the concepts you’re mentioning. You and GOAT carry with the highest quality basketball analysis videos out there 🙌🏼
I missed the Okc mavs game in the cup quarter finals and I’m upset about it. If you are a thunder fan reading this, don’t sleep on them or miss any game this year if you can help it. I have a feeling this will be a special year for this exceptional roster.
I think the addition of Caruso as well plus having more trust in Cason have also played a part in his defensive jump as he’s just being asked to guard less of the main ball handlers allowing him to preserve energy for things like getting though screens and giving him more roaming opportunities. Last season when Dort wud ne on bench it wud be him picking up the main scorer or even have secondary scorer responsibility w Dort in the game
Thanks for another great vid mate! Just a recommendation of you think it’s worth making a video; I would love to watch an updated analysis of the MVP contenders this szn like Jokic, Shai and Tatum. And maybe Luka and KAT and AD, since you’ve already made a beautiful breakdown of Giannis’. Thanks!
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Tatum just doesn’t attack the rim enough. He has the capability to and the proper teammates that create space for those opportunities. Draymond even said that during the finals they wanted him to keep shooting and not attack the rim
@@accordingtodrew7302 I disagree some what especially when the Celtics mainly play a drive and kick offense with Tatum doing most the driving and kicking it out to a 3pt shooter. Instead of kicking it every time, shoot a floater every now and then. The crazy things, Tatum is essentially a guard on offense. All the other guards uses that same floater or some variation of it whether it be a hook shot, push shot etc. From the greats like Curry and Luka, all the way to the good guys like Trey Young and his own teammate D. White. Tallest guy is Luka at 6’7”. Tatum is 6’9” and longer than all of them. It should be easier for him to get that shot off. It will only help his team and himself. For his team, it bails them out when the 3 isn’t falling and guys get more open because the other team is not guarding Tatum for the shot and pass instead of just the pass. Guys gonna get easier opportunities to score off that attention he’ll get. For himself, he’ll be more efficient and if that becomes his go to move(which he doesn’t have), he can then develop a counter move from that if that DONT work which he also doesn’t have(counter move that is). That counter move may be an extra dribble baseline for a jumper. Then all of a sudden, he’s a mismatch. People will no longer hesitate to have him in there Top 5. Will just be better for both him and the team.
Ignoring everything, some of your very first words with saying that every player is able to make decisions and make their own space. I feel like that’s where the game is headed and should be. In traditional ball every position plays a role, but in the new game, centers should be able shoot, point guards play passable at minimum defense, defenders play 5-10ppg offense, but in post season, defenders prioritize defense and offenders prioritize offense.
I love jdubb game…like to see him get more opportunities as the main ball handler. My one concern about OKC is that at end of games they live and die by Shai one on one a little too much
An improvement to your videos could be that you included lightly more explanatory graphics and stats. For example you explain okcs offensive rating and their various rating with or without players, but without knowing, googling, or researching of course, the watcher doesn’t know how good 122 offensive rating is compared to the rest of the league or shais offensive rating without the teams compared to jdubs rating without the team which was 113.
My fantasy team is called Midnight Club 3 JDUB Edition and im currently 1st in an 8 man team, Jdub has been my favorite player, he can do it all, great second option , okc would be really different without him
Offensively, he reminds me of Adrian Dantley, in the way how they're both shorter, less explosive players who simply know how to get shots off in traffic. Take a look at Dantley's highlights, very similar games.
JDub will not take a leap until Chet and not SGA becomes the main guy for OKC. OKC will be the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. Perennial regular season leaders bowing out during playoffs.
Give yall 🥷 an inch and yall wanna yake a mile J-DUB (One of my favs) is never going to be a star, might seen harsh and cruel but he actually just isnt that good, a star can carry a team J-DUB can not , hes gonna be fine but he aint no All-Nba Member
He's one of my favorite players right now, been watching him since he came into the league. He's so versatile, can do almost anything, unselfish, team first player, great mindset and hustle, very smart player, great off-ball movement and great defensively as well. Jalen Williams is a magnificient basketball player, period.
This guy is a gem. Thank god for presti 🥹
My favorite player too
i used to pray for times like this
Cap ahh, thunder have been a great org since they moved to OKC. There biggest mistake was letting Harden go and they have made up for that a million times over
@@ithurtsdoesntitwe had 3 years of being a bottom team then we made a playin push but even after that we couldn’t make it out the first round after KD left
Can you be my boyfriend?
@@spritedan6672 can i be?
Same 💙🧡🤍
OKC had the greatest and fastest rebuild of all time.
I agree!!!
Nah Celtics did
And its so crazy how we was hating on the rebuild about 2 to 3 yrs ago
@@mamadoubarrie6607”We was hating” 😂 We who, ma’am?
@@mosessupposes2571 So do u not remember when okc was literally signing and trading random players not allowing sga to play and everyone talking bout how sga should leave cuz of bad okc is and wasting their talent its crazy how recency bias works
Seems like a great kid too, big ups to him.
Easily one of my favorite players
Dub is awesome! Very charismatic & insightful off court, truly our heart & soul
one of my favorite young guys in the league, glad to see hes making the jump into bonafide all star
HOT TAKE: If Jalen Williams continues his development at the same rate, he will be a Kawhi Leonard level player. He's a fantastic secondary ballhandler, while also being a fantastic threat as both a catch and shoot option and as a cutter. While he isn't quite the generational defender Kawhi was, he doesn't have to be given the wealth of good wing defenders OKC has on their roster.
What he loses in defensive clamps he makes up for with all around play. Not many players can do everything that JDub does in year 3.
His defense imo is already at kawhi level. I mean he is second in steals in the entire nba while also being a legit shot blocking rim protection presence… what more can you ask of him? The only reason he isn’t a poa defender is bc the team has specialist for that. He very well could be but the team comes first and him being able to play the 5 at all proves his defensive versatility. His free roaming back line safety role suits the team much better. He truly is a do it all Swiss Army knife.
Yup I be calling him baby kawhi already
Huh?Prime kawhi level defender?Bro you are not serious@@superman10501
OKC Celtics finals gunna be a good one
Lol
Or OKC Cavs but probably OKC Celtics
OKC vs CAVS
Gotta get there first
@@PatoNani18nobody wants to watch no Cavs in the finals. Just like nobody wanted to watch the nuggets in the finals
Keep in mind that Williams is doing all this while playing the 4 for OKC, despite being 6'6. I'm aware modern day wings aren't the PFs of old, but it has to be tough guarding guys bigger and taller than you.
They’re slowly moving him towards the 2 but it’s great that he can play so much bigger defensively
Once Chet comes back JDub might be able to play SG
@@RoccstarLivinYTimo, he’s too strong to play him at the 2. I think he slots in a general wing position PERFECTLY. Not that he can’t guard the 2, he absolutely can
@@5115neo he guarded Kyrie in the playoffs
Sga makes other teams have to double on every play , it allows a 6’6 forward to get open shots
You make the best breakdowns on YT. Thanks for covering the thunder. New teams on the come up are always interesting
I really appreciate that!
I wish we could see the full potential of this team with both Chet and Iheart it would be scary
hopefully playoff time
Amazing analysis Hoop Venue no need for ESPN anymore 🙏🏼 I appreciate all of the play selections that really show the concepts you’re mentioning. You and GOAT carry with the highest quality basketball analysis videos out there 🙌🏼
Thank you!
Was finna sleep and got this noti 🫡been asking for this and you delivered 🤝🏿
I missed the Okc mavs game in the cup quarter finals and I’m upset about it. If you are a thunder fan reading this, don’t sleep on them or miss any game this year if you can help it. I have a feeling this will be a special year for this exceptional roster.
I think the addition of Caruso as well plus having more trust in Cason have also played a part in his defensive jump as he’s just being asked to guard less of the main ball handlers allowing him to preserve energy for things like getting though screens and giving him more roaming opportunities. Last season when Dort wud ne on bench it wud be him picking up the main scorer or even have secondary scorer responsibility w Dort in the game
Great observation, totally agree!
@@HoopVenuecuroso only playing like15 mins a night,give the team credit for being great
@@beankobe8205it’s a video about JDub 😂
@@beankobe8205 what ?
You're putting out some of the best basketball content anywhere. Keep it up brother
Thank you so much!
Glad to see Jalen Williams taking the huge leap, he has been playing amazing basketball
Jdubb showing so much polish at a young age. Great video, Subscribed.
Thanks for watching!
So happy he's getting recognition!!!
Great analysis. Thanks. Thunder up 🔥🔥🔥.
Glad you enjoyed!
4:23 commentator took a smoke break and thought we wouldnt notice
Great video now need to do one on the other Jalen in ATL who also has taken the leap!!
Read my mind!
I love this kid I noticed him last year they have a great tandem he gonna be a superstar…
Thanks for another great vid mate! Just a recommendation of you think it’s worth making a video; I would love to watch an updated analysis of the MVP contenders this szn like Jokic, Shai and Tatum. And maybe Luka and KAT and AD, since you’ve already made a beautiful breakdown of Giannis’. Thanks!
OKC winning the west for sure this year!
Is “west” code for “finals?”
They’re not beating Dallas in the playoffs
Watching OKC play basketball is like listening to a well composed symphony
Very well said.
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I played against him in fort smith. He’s amazing but we were surprised he wasn’t fast he’s just stupid smart
Jalen Williams ALL-STAR this season 🤔🧐🤨
Finally jdub getting some recognition 👏🏽
Bro finally somebody covering jdub , my favorite young player in the league easily
J-Dub might already be in all nba discussions if he continues his 2 way play!
That Floater at 3:57 is what’s missing from Tatum’s game.
Tatum just doesn’t attack the rim enough. He has the capability to and the proper teammates that create space for those opportunities. Draymond even said that during the finals they wanted him to keep shooting and not attack the rim
A lot of on the ball players don’t use it enough
@@accordingtodrew7302 I disagree some what especially when the Celtics mainly play a drive and kick offense with Tatum doing most the driving and kicking it out to a 3pt shooter. Instead of kicking it every time, shoot a floater every now and then. The crazy things, Tatum is essentially a guard on offense. All the other guards uses that same floater or some variation of it whether it be a hook shot, push shot etc. From the greats like Curry and Luka, all the way to the good guys like Trey Young and his own teammate D. White. Tallest guy is Luka at 6’7”. Tatum is 6’9” and longer than all of them. It should be easier for him to get that shot off. It will only help his team and himself. For his team, it bails them out when the 3 isn’t falling and guys get more open because the other team is not guarding Tatum for the shot and pass instead of just the pass. Guys gonna get easier opportunities to score off that attention he’ll get. For himself, he’ll be more efficient and if that becomes his go to move(which he doesn’t have), he can then develop a counter move from that if that DONT work which he also doesn’t have(counter move that is). That counter move may be an extra dribble baseline for a jumper. Then all of a sudden, he’s a mismatch. People will no longer hesitate to have him in there Top 5. Will just be better for both him and the team.
Sam Presti’s best ever draft pick when you weight what pick he was taken at plus his absolute perfect fit along side the teams superstar.
Having Shai and JDub in Fantasy has been such a blessing
Ignoring everything, some of your very first words with saying that every player is able to make decisions and make their own space. I feel like that’s where the game is headed and should be. In traditional ball every position plays a role, but in the new game, centers should be able shoot, point guards play passable at minimum defense, defenders play 5-10ppg offense, but in post season, defenders prioritize defense and offenders prioritize offense.
he's very good. a true three level scorer with arguably no weaknesses in his game
crazy how he doesn’t even consider himself for dpoy, he says dort himself
Chet, Dort, JDub, and maybe even Caruso should all be all defensive
@@ryanamburgy2791 Cason Wallace has a future all-nba defensive team potential too
@@y3ager656 yeah Cason definitely also has the potential, but not this year I don't think
@@ryanamburgy2791 I think JDub can sneak the 2nd defensive team.
They all support eachother and that is what makes the team beautiful.
2 am hv binge! why not
Okc and celtics gonna be the new cavs vs warriors matchup for the 2020s
Im sure u have seen the Tyler Herro leap, we need a breakdown on his recent play as well
this is not the same Jalen Williams, I think
One might say that…
I love jdubb game…like to see him get more opportunities as the main ball handler. My one concern about OKC is that at end of games they live and die by Shai one on one a little too much
He’s just natural basketball player
I love his game
that dude is Kawhi Leonard with personality.
It’s crazy how efficient he is, plays like a 10 year vet
Definitely stands out!
Good watch.
An improvement to your videos could be that you included lightly more explanatory graphics and stats. For example you explain okcs offensive rating and their various rating with or without players, but without knowing, googling, or researching of course, the watcher doesn’t know how good 122 offensive rating is compared to the rest of the league or shais offensive rating without the teams compared to jdubs rating without the team which was 113.
Appreciate the feedback!
all-star and all-nba defensive team would feed us okc fans.
he took the leap so fast
This guy is a monster wtf OKC has the greatest draft team ever
ALL-NBA PLAYER!!!
They have 2 sgas Kd with rim protection and like 40000000 picks left, how is this fair.
My fantasy team is called Midnight Club 3 JDUB Edition and im currently 1st in an 8 man team, Jdub has been my favorite player, he can do it all, great second option , okc would be really different without him
MAKE A VIDEO ON CADE CUNNINGHAM
Jalen Williams has taken the leap to be a dirty player. Justice for BI 😤
JDUB potential is immense and don’t for get Isiah joe is a sharpshooter
This is why we OKC fan called him J-Dub
Thunder up!!!
J-Dub is a 2-way, 3-level scorer who can play 1-5! Name another player who can claim that?
Best GM in the league! Sam Presti!
He was this good last year
He was already really good, but I definitely think he's improved on both ends. Currently the betting favorite for MIP!
To think SGA and JDub could’ve been Clippers 💀
Did he say J Dub is a not a top tier athlete in the NBA/has athletic limitations?
He not 6,5 he is 6,6
In the draft combine he was measured at 6'4.5, and the NBA has him listed at 6'5. I think he just seems bigger because of the absurd length.
He burst isn’t bad he just seems kinda top heavy I think he’ll be fine once he loss that body fat
Jalen williams could easily average 25ppg+ if he was a number 1 on another team
Offensively, he reminds me of Adrian Dantley, in the way how they're both shorter, less explosive players who simply know how to get shots off in traffic.
Take a look at Dantley's highlights, very similar games.
Great comparison!
Im a knicks fan but i see OKC vs The Celtics in the finals
W
MIP 100%
Presti undercut the entire league
dont curse jdub please
What? What’s this barbaric “curse” talk?? 😂
I've got some bad news.
Nah he seems the same honestly
Is it bad to say mini lebron?
I'd say he's a lot closer to Kawhi stylistically.
He’s the less athletic iggy
Really fun comparison, love Iggy's game.
Brb just saw the warriors get robbed blind (im not a warriors fan btw, okc fan)
Cap
F🎉🎉🎉
Oil ul for mommy hv
JDub will not take a leap until Chet and not SGA becomes the main guy for OKC. OKC will be the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. Perennial regular season leaders bowing out during playoffs.
Shut your mouth casual
he's very corny and cringe 🤦
Just like ur momma, when she birthed you
having fun is corny now 😂
Give yall 🥷 an inch and yall wanna yake a mile
J-DUB (One of my favs) is never going to be a star, might seen harsh and cruel but he actually just isnt that good, a star can carry a team J-DUB can not , hes gonna be fine but he aint no All-Nba Member
Sybau
Superstars carry a team, while stars play that vital role of assisting a superstar carry that team.
@@babybenj52We call those people fringe all stars or just high level roleplayers
nice regular season leap he'll continue to shoot the thunder out of important games with his garbage shot diet
Hmmm remind me to come check on you in about 5 months so I can have a good laugh.
Sybau causal
@@SpecOpsCM even thunder fans are acknowledging how bad it is with him when he as to play meaningful games keep on coping though
Huhhhhhh now everyone glazing my team🥱
W