Let's Get Worked Up Over RJ Barrett's First Two Games
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Game two of Duke’s Canadian tour pitted them against the University of Toronto, whose notable alumni includes Malcolm Gladwell. This is what happens when a couple of outliers make highlights against your alma mater, Malcolm.
Statistically, it was more of the same, as RJ Barrett and Zion physically overwhelmed the collegiate Canadians while playing the most minutes and taking (again, by a lot) the most shots. In game one against Ryerson, RJ and Zion put up 53 of Duke’s 81 shots, and 42 of their 76 shots in game two against Toronto.
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Lmao shout out to you adding the bit about Zion lol
I love the fact that you have that D’Angelo playing in the background! Lol
Holy shit, I can't believe how great this channel is. Just found it yesterday and I can't stop watching . This is some of the best NBA content available on any medium. Keep it up my guy, this is gonna be big.
This is the best nba video channel on youtube! Keep up the good work mate, you are both funny and educational in the right ratio, and the clips are really edited to perfection. Bravo
I fully expect this channel to fully blow up this nba/college ball season
Your channel is great, you’re gonna have 1 mil soon
Wow, cookin a D'Angelo track in the background... just that alone got me to stick around... great video
Binniam Eskender same thing i was about to comment
Never liked a video so fast until i saw this
Hey man i really dont know why you only have 38k subs, your videos are great ,also i agree with you on RJ being an Iguadala type of player !
Youve done it again my friend
Great content man I can’t click any faster
I almost never comment on RUclips but add my voice to many others to give you your due. Best ball channel on youtube and I don't think it's particularly close.
Its still crazy to think they still have 2 more top 5 of last years HS class.
The Goods their pg was not top 5
WILL SWAG Zion, Cam & R.J
tre jones is 11th but the 1st pg of the class
They talked about Zion a lot in this video and Zion and rj or the ones who played in these games so I assumed he already included Zion and rj and thought there was 2 more
Love this vids. Funny and informative. Great job - keep it up!👍👍👍
Barrett and Williamson both looked phenomenal in Canada but Williamson's ceiling looks higher, they both showed a lot, but there were more doubts about Williamson's overall game and he showed more than Barrett did. Barrett was already the top player coming out of high school and I think he showed that in these games that really did not even seem like mediocore competition.
You put out great content-entertaining, nuanced, clever.
You're making me wait and i hate you for it, unreal channel fella.
Best basketball analysis account on youtube
RJ is one of those guys with an “it” factor. You can tell when he’s on the court and even if he might not technically be the best player (Zion or cam are technically better than him) he just seems superior on the floor.
That's because he is the leader type
I need more dime drop, comparisons and stuff for my draft classes
Your music choices are awesome man D’ANGELO?!
0:46-0:56 you went full ESPN. Never go full ESPN!
The Root by D’Angelo in the back oh my god you’re the GOAT
RJ gave 30+ to Lonzo Ball as a freshman, 30+ to Kevin Knox & Collin Sexton got the W as well as a sophomore he is going to surprise some people especially that game against Kentucky. He made for the big stage just watch Coach Cal didn’t forget that 38 points he gave him
Your content is amazing! Thx
Another great video from the best basketball channel on RUclips. Could you do a video on Kevin Porter Jr or Aidan Harris Igiehon.
It's time man more videos
I've never liked duke players and I'm personally a kentucky fan but wow R.J. and Zion look amazing and I thought Cam was the going to be the best out of the 3 of them but Idk Zion looks a lot more skilled then I had thought he was
Dylan To be fair, Cam hasn’t played a game yet 🤷🏽♂️
Love your videos as always, been following you since the beginning. Also love the D’Angelo. Point is: HOW CAN I WORK FOR YOU
Before these games I would have said RJ first but now I think Zion because of the combo of strength and speed... And if he loses at least 30lbs his speed may increase... Zion's potential is so mind blowing...
You're going to make this year of basketball way too good.
Nike, if u r listening.... 😂😂😂😂
keep em coming
Hot take: RJ Barrett has the highest draft stock out of every college player.
There's a reason he was the #1 recruit!!!
Hawkeye + The Zodiac Killer = Greyson Allen
Wya bro I miss your content it is fire
It’s been two months since this last video, where have you been my man?
Where did you go man?!? Missing the content.
I'm listening to you and watching his highlights....and this is a lot to say but i'm thinking hes going to be the Kobe for the next era... i know very early and extreme and understand what i'm saying not that he'll play exactly like Kobe but as far as the I WILL WIN personality and just the physical tools scream to me that he's going to be a lot like Kobe was, if the chips fall and he's able to go to a good organization with a stable staff that will nature him with some legitimate veteran talent around him i think we could be looking at the next best player in the league once some of the guys we have now slow down....this is a very far reach with a lot of variables and factors involved but i see something great in this kid and not just All-star Great
that being said i'm picking him over Zion right now although i really am impressed with what Zion has shown so far.
Good comp with Rose, I'm thinking Ginobili
Jalen Rose ? Nah RJ is really on different level what makes him special is his ceiling is superstar status and his floor is all star player
Anakin Cloutwalker he never said that Jalen or iggy was his ceiling Anakin my son.
The Dime Drop I definitely see what you mean but I see more grant hill than anyone else . Not a lethal handle but great explosive moves to the basket . I do see the iggy comparisons but I see a much more polish iggy on the offensive end
This might be a stretch but his body movements is similar to penny in a lot of ways not sure if RJ has the creative to utilize it like penny did
The Dime Drop can we get comparisons on The wings on the 2019 class, such as RJ Barrett Cam Reddish Romeo Langford Sekou Dombouya and Keldon Johnson
this duke team is so fking stacked, rj, zion and cam
Okay, I just watched Zion's highlights from this game. I am completely convinced that Zion is the MUCH better prospect. Dude is a superstar. I'd pick him #1 today. It's not even close. RJ cannot shoot at all. Zion has looked like the better shooter. If they are close in that area, Zion is the pick. No question. If neither can shoot consistently, you take the bigger, stronger, more athletic athlete. Especially if he is Shaq levels of dominant.
@Dime Drop heres one
i honestly am not sure who id compare RJ to, but i feel like he’s the clear #1 overall pick in 2019 draft. i love his game & I’ve heard the same about his personality. But every team needs that alpha dog & his game backs up his bark without a doubt.
I've been sleeping on this channel
Any chance there could be a updated eval of RJ and Knox?
I’m excited to see them match up against Syracuse’s zone this year. That’s a real test
I like RJ, but he doesn't have as many weapons as Zion.
Keep making videos broski
I said Justice Winslow as a comparison, and Coack K used him similarly. I like the J. Rose comparison tho
I can’t quite figure out who I would compare him to either...I hear grant hill a lot and also penny those may be the best ones. Or a shorter Ben Simmons with a decent jumper
where you at bro, come back
Bless up for getting that "The Root" instrumental. How'd you get that?
Zion!!!
I'm taking Zion at the moment but expect my opinion to change, too early to tell
I want you to do play by play of my Wedding, for real
Bro lol
What's the background song? Sounds like D'angelo
Hey Dime Drop, you should put in the description the names of the instrumentals that you use in the videos! This one was smooth
D'angelo the root
Thanks, you're a legend for replying! I've been watching every video, keep up the amazing work! Following from Italy, Europe!
The Dime Drop Voodoo a classic
Rj gonna going down as one of the best
1:07 nice got reference.
Is this the same Toronto team that UK played?
Nice video
He's going to look perfect IN A KNICKS JERSEY
Someguy McGee Amen brother
Someguy McGee HAHAHAHA more like a Boston Celtics. No way you guys get the #1 pick. Sacramento is by far the worst team in the Western meet grinder. I dont even think you'll be a bottom 3 Eastern team when there are clubs like Atlanta, Chicago, BK, and Orlando. If they trade Love, even the Cavs could easily be worse, as well as Charlotte if they trade Kemba. Ntm Western conference teams like Dallas and Memphis. Keep dreaming bro.
Jacob Thomas dats not how it works bud. You dont automatically get the first pick for having the worst record. Its call a lottery for a reason
ONE PUNCH!!!!!!!
No, you dont. But you do get better odds.
You guys are gonna sign Kyrie and Butler anyway. Its already in the works. We, get rewarded for giving up that Nets pick to give Cleveland a franchise PG, and for letting Kyrie make the Knicks relevant again. Trust me. You wont be any higher than the 5th pick. We get anywhere between 2-4.
Raptors will do anything to get him now.
When's new stuff coming?
Am i crazy saying I see a lot of jimmy butler in his game
Rj is the best player in the draft hands down
Why take him over Zion if he isn't a great shooter? I don't really see a reason.
When romeo starts playing this tune will change
Jordan Silvestri Positional size I will take a wing over an undersized big.
So you do not think Zion can play 3? Not sure where you would get that from watching him play. Even if he is a 4, not sure how 6'7 285 with long arms and hyper athletic is an undersized big.
Jordan Silvestri because.... he’s.. better?
Honestly RJ reminds me of, and I haven't compared anybody else to this person in forever, but, Barret reminds me of Kobe.
Upload? Where you been
My nigga got D’Angelo playing in the background.. I see you
Is cam reddish playing?
Do it vs Kentucky
Ok you gotta tell me who that background music is.....
Rj needs to get that mid range jumper
Jermey renner + Tes cruz love child 😂
Rjs Ceiling is Prime tmac floor is Gordon Hayward
That’s how scary he is without a doubt
Brian Scalibrine 100% correct it’s actually crazy
Ralphybravo man could be in the nba now
He gonna need to work a lot on that 3 to be like prime t mac. Arguably the best offensive player of all time
Naseem Saleh agree but his form is good and drew Hanlen will help out with that
Make a video about Wendell Carter Jr.
MattBoss2698
He already did.
Pls come back
The Dime Drop SLAY KING
I like the Lamar Odom comparison... l might be the only one who sees it
Dude's the second coming of T-Mac
Yes, but who is the Megalon of today's NBA?
thats hilarous about grayson allen
He doesn't look like a 1st pick at all... Especially when you look at this years draft he would go around the 5th or 6th pick at best. He has huge potential but I don't like that he doesn't look comfortable dribbling the ball. His jump shot isn't all that great. Passing skills are bellow average.. I have Doumbouya and Zion going before him... but things can and and will change as the season goes on.
lefty dwayne wade or penny hardaway
Penny Hardaway and Charles Barkley
I hate Duke but at the same time I am very excited for what this team can do
Gladwell is cool!
I think the best comp is a (very) poor mans Kawhi Leonard after he was w/ the Spurs 2-3 years. Unlike Kawhi he already has a "meh" shot instead of no shot like Kawhi did in college and can already playmake a bit (the comp to Jalen was way too much for me as wings in today's game playmake much more than they did 25 years ago). I see a tiny bit of Andre but no way should Barrett be compared to him in terms of pure athletic ability or strength. I'm telling you man, Dre's bicep are bigger than Barrett's legs.
Man, I was REALLY high on RJ after that first game, but I'm kinda coming back down to earth, and looking at Zion as the better prospect. I'm If I had to pick one of them right now not factoring team fit, just shooting in the dark for a superstar, I'd probably still go RJ.
But as a Celtics fan with the SAC and MEM picks, considering fit with our loaded wings, and cornerstones at both SG & SF, I'd definitely go Zion. Especially considering character. I just think Zion will be the much better teammate and fit in our locker room. And although the prospect of RJ at the point is sexually arousing, Zion taking over at PF/C with our lineup is insane. All that space for him to go to work, our switch everything philosophy and having the opportunity to learn from Horford, belissimo. Plus, if both he and RJ have shooting woes, I'd rather have the bigger and more physical guy.
Jacob Thomas sexually arousing? That turned left quickly
Eagles fan since 2006.
It's a joke.
Did you give up on the youtube channel? :/
I just subscribed. Ironically enough I saw an advertisement for The Leap recently and thought it seemed very similar to your channel but had no clue that it was going to be your series for the Ringer lol.
4 flame emoji's
Wtf was that last part? 😂
been a month
@@thedimedrop8153 😲
They deleted their comment 😂👀
Duke beating up on Jordan Peterson’s school McGill & UofT lol
I don’t like how stiff R.J.’s jumper is, he’s very stiff, and doesn’t get the ball off well unless he has space
She done work the root
Talk about cam reddish
da whole video was on point til you made dat wild ass comparison 🤦🏾♂️
R.j will be amazing although this draft class is top heavy it's a good one my Celtics should get a beast
crazymonk3y1298 your Celtics don’t have any draft picks
Cooper Morris they have the kings pick protected #1 that will be a top 7 pick
Cooper Morris and the Grizzlies protected 1-8 so they could technically have the 2nd and 9th pick this yesr
crazymonk3y1298 damn, danny really knows how to make a team
Cooper Morris yeah it's kinda ridiculous we went from pretty trash to a elite team who isnt done building in like 2 years
I am sorry RJ BARRENT ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!! did anyone even see Zion even attempt a 3? Cause I for one sure as hell didn't!
I see him like a young Kobe Bryant
Brian Turner I see him more as a penny hardaway/grant hill type of player
🤦🏾♂️