As a Bucks fan who watches how good he is every game I can't get my head around how he's still somehow underrated by the majority of NBA media. Glad to see people give him flowers he deserves
This! I watch every single game, a big part of the slow start was the team not understanding the new defensive system - Giannis was still dominant and the mid range uptick is just unfair. You play up on him your getting backed down or blown by, you back off and he's going to hit the mid range in your face.
Ηe had all summer to train, during his Olympic prep, with a Greek trainer specialized in improving underdeveloped aspects of a player's game! The coach told him: "OK, you got a problem with your ability to constantly shoot 3-pointers! That doesn't mean you can't improve on the lately "snubbed" mid-range shot that would give an extra dimension to your game", the results were so stunnng that Giannis employed the man and brought him back to the States with him! The easy part to see is his shooting mechanic changed, not shooting from his stomach as he used to (still does that during free-throws-and misses them- but that's another story)
giannis shooting 90% in a game is unreal. i was borderline disappointed they blew the pistons out and rested giannis cause he would've had a 30 point triple double.
Na he needs the rest bro that game reminded me of the 2019/2020 season when we were so good giannis would often get pulled out only scoring like 20-26 points. Miss those days before the chip
Giannis not getting praised by the media despite his performance really pisses me off but guys like you really show how insane Giannis really is constantly trying to outdo himself on a nightly basis.
I think the long midrange shot suits his jumpshot mechanics. If you slow down his form, you can see that there's a pause on the ball when he rises up. That pause is not good when you are shooting a three because it either causes to lose power on the jumpshot or cause you to compensate and add more power to it. On the midrange, you need more control over power, making that pause to be more beneficial
A lot of NBA fans I know are dimissing his mid range shooting because "they are all mostly wide open shots" - yes, correct. They are. But why is that? Because he is such a threat to get to the basket, one of the best ways to be in great defensive position is to back off him a bit. But the problem now is, if you do that, he'll confidently make the shot right over you. Okay, so then you have to start playing up on him in the high mid range! Okay, but that's what he wants you to do. You do that, and he's just going to blow by you. Giannis game is incredible, and the fact he has added the ability to knock down these open long range 2's has literally not only extended his career, it has made him even more unstoppable. He's almost 30 and just added to his game. And when questioned after the game last night, they asked him about his 3 point shot and he admitted it's not there, but to give him a year or two. He's not trying to add everything at once. This likely comes from his new shooting coach who doesn't want attention so Giannis keeps refusing to say his name. That shoot coach has fundamentally changed Giannis game. And sure, that shooting coach is likely going to work on his FT's one of these off seasons. This off season the focus, and Giannis said it, was solely on the midrange. It's all he worked on all off season. He has also quickened his routine at the FT line, but it doesn't sound like they worked a lot on FT's. I wouldn't be shocked if those get better as well in a year or two as well. Just matter of what the focus is next off season. Will it be the 3 ball, or will it be the FT line? I am guessing the FT line. Crazy to think Giannis is in his prime, already has mvp's and a title to his name, and he STILL is finding ways to get better, and get better in ways that literally will help his career long haul. He said after last night's game that because of the mid range, his body isn't getting beat up as much. Because of that, he didn't even feel like he played a game last night. Like physically it was basically like a practice for him. That's insane to say about playing a game in the NBA. Giannis is having the best season of his career. The media are going to have to give him his flowers one way or another.
It's already over. Giannis is unstoppable. He went 10 of 11 last night. Hit like 4 mid-rang shots in a row. Detroit gave up. Giannis did not even need to play in the 4th. If he played in the 4th, he would have had a 35-point triple double.
Nope. All these years the hole point was for him to be able to shoot a little better than total crap from anywhere beyond 4ft from the rim. He wasn't able to do it, yet he somehow managed to be the best player in the league. This season he turned into prime KD from any midrange spot while he looks even better when he attacks the rim . That's f.....g crazy! 🙀
@kalinwang1 thing is NBA defenders and coaches adapt. Once they realise he now has a mid range, they will adjust again. He just needs a better than average step back three in his bag and he becomes unguardable.
@@pownder they can't adjust. Giannis will just drive. The Bucks will get even better open shots. They have Dame and the best 3 point shooters in the league. Now, are they the best or just benefiting from the wall? Doesn't matter. All that matters is that when coaches adjust, they get even more open. For example, Giannis dropped 59 on Detroit last game. This game coaches focused on Giannis, and the team had some wide open shots. It was like practice. Then Giannis hit his mid-rang. There was nothing else that could do but throw in the towel. No answer, but to hope Giannis misses. Which he is not going to anymore.
This video is spot on man. “Cerebral Giannis” has arrived and quite frankly the league should be terrified. It’s like he has finally realized that the evolution of his game is partly what was holding this team back. His shooting mechanics has always been decent so I always knew that his shot would start to fall at some point but like you mentioned confidence is always key when shooting. This will ultimately extend his career even further as well as extending the tenure of this current Bucks core. Bucks will win the next 2 NBA championships. This Bucks Roster is loaded
loool bro i'm not a youtuber i usually do this on tv but only people in the uk get to see that so i started this channel and everyone tells me "you have to click bait to get views" so here we are haha
I like the fact that with middleton in the game there is an insane chemistry and scoring becomes really easy. Both for giannis and the bucks in general. The third factor is proven quite crucial for the bucks performance because both giannis and damian have freedom . Also with a 3rd creator, you can get more quality plays within the 48 minutes of the game. This is what the NBA should be terrified of.
He should be onto winning his 4th mvp this season but he’s literally been black listed, should’ve won it last season and he should be winning it this season
Giannis is the key; but he should stick to the mid range -that way he can work on counters and moves from their reactions with his now efficient mid range. Pump fakes, turnaround fade aways, hesi blow bys all will unlock for him
People kept saying Giannis needs to learn how to shoot threes but having a good mid range is more than enough for him. As usual people are overlooking mid range shots in this era.
Giannis literally shot 5/6 from the mid range today vs the pistons lmfaooo. Great video and nice timing
Man I was so happy watching the game aha, thank you very much!!
Well luckily the pistons aren’t the only team he’s played this season
As a Bucks fan who watches how good he is every game I can't get my head around how he's still somehow underrated by the majority of NBA media. Glad to see people give him flowers he deserves
appreciate you watching! agreed
@@HoopGenius Keep up the great work lad🙌
This! I watch every single game, a big part of the slow start was the team not understanding the new defensive system - Giannis was still dominant and the mid range uptick is just unfair. You play up on him your getting backed down or blown by, you back off and he's going to hit the mid range in your face.
Ηe had all summer to train, during his Olympic prep, with a Greek trainer specialized in improving underdeveloped aspects of a player's game! The coach told him: "OK, you got a problem with your ability to constantly shoot 3-pointers! That doesn't mean you can't improve on the lately "snubbed" mid-range shot that would give an extra dimension to your game", the results were so stunnng that Giannis employed the man and brought him back to the States with him! The easy part to see is his shooting mechanic changed, not shooting from his stomach as he used to (still does that during free-throws-and misses them- but that's another story)
amazing insight! what's the name of the trainer?
@@HoopGenius Mike Kalavros
@@HoopGenius Drew Hanlen, he worked with Embiid and Tatum in past.
@@HoopGenius Μιchael KalavrOs (big O to show where accent goes)
@@antonischassouris5644 thanks man
giannis shooting 90% in a game is unreal. i was borderline disappointed they blew the pistons out and rested giannis cause he would've had a 30
point triple double.
Ws > stats! he's too efficient now aha
Yes but they had to get some rest for tonight’s game against Atlanta
Na he needs the rest bro that game reminded me of the 2019/2020 season when we were so good giannis would often get pulled out only scoring like 20-26 points. Miss those days before the chip
Giannis not getting praised by the media despite his performance really pisses me off but guys like you really show how insane Giannis really is constantly trying to outdo himself on a nightly basis.
facts, the media sucks, best place to go to hear hoop talk is The Hoop Genius Podcast
I just saw giannis doing hesi pulls. It’s crazy
scary hours fr
Lmao y’all asked for it and now y’all got it😂
That 26 and 7 by Dame this season going unnoticed😂🔥🤘🏽#bucksin6
i am waiting to notice more defence from dame, his offence was never in doubt
@@HoopGeniusever since we started this winning streak his defense has been way better n he also looks a bit quicker love to see it
@@eduardochavez7577 yessir, im interested to see how it goes when the schedule gets tougher but defo way more hopeful now than the start of the szn
I think the long midrange shot suits his jumpshot mechanics. If you slow down his form, you can see that there's a pause on the ball when he rises up. That pause is not good when you are shooting a three because it either causes to lose power on the jumpshot or cause you to compensate and add more power to it. On the midrange, you need more control over power, making that pause to be more beneficial
Wow nice observation
Yoo nice vid keep up the good work 💯
Thank you very much fam
I love the postmoves from Giannis
necessary
A lot of NBA fans I know are dimissing his mid range shooting because "they are all mostly wide open shots" - yes, correct. They are. But why is that? Because he is such a threat to get to the basket, one of the best ways to be in great defensive position is to back off him a bit.
But the problem now is, if you do that, he'll confidently make the shot right over you. Okay, so then you have to start playing up on him in the high mid range! Okay, but that's what he wants you to do. You do that, and he's just going to blow by you.
Giannis game is incredible, and the fact he has added the ability to knock down these open long range 2's has literally not only extended his career, it has made him even more unstoppable. He's almost 30 and just added to his game. And when questioned after the game last night, they asked him about his 3 point shot and he admitted it's not there, but to give him a year or two. He's not trying to add everything at once.
This likely comes from his new shooting coach who doesn't want attention so Giannis keeps refusing to say his name. That shoot coach has fundamentally changed Giannis game. And sure, that shooting coach is likely going to work on his FT's one of these off seasons. This off season the focus, and Giannis said it, was solely on the midrange. It's all he worked on all off season. He has also quickened his routine at the FT line, but it doesn't sound like they worked a lot on FT's. I wouldn't be shocked if those get better as well in a year or two as well. Just matter of what the focus is next off season. Will it be the 3 ball, or will it be the FT line? I am guessing the FT line.
Crazy to think Giannis is in his prime, already has mvp's and a title to his name, and he STILL is finding ways to get better, and get better in ways that literally will help his career long haul. He said after last night's game that because of the mid range, his body isn't getting beat up as much. Because of that, he didn't even feel like he played a game last night. Like physically it was basically like a practice for him.
That's insane to say about playing a game in the NBA.
Giannis is having the best season of his career. The media are going to have to give him his flowers one way or another.
forget the media jus listen to The Hoop Genius Podcast it's way better trust me brudda. very insightful comment, i appreciate u watching and sharing
If he starts shooting 3s above 30%, it's all over
It's already over. Giannis is unstoppable. He went 10 of 11 last night. Hit like 4 mid-rang shots in a row. Detroit gave up. Giannis did not even need to play in the 4th. If he played in the 4th, he would have had a 35-point triple double.
No need to shoot behind the line. How many 2+1 has made ??? Isnt that a threepointer ??
Nope. All these years the hole point was for him to be able to shoot a little better than total crap from anywhere beyond 4ft from the rim. He wasn't able to do it, yet he somehow managed to be the best player in the league. This season he turned into prime KD from any midrange spot while he looks even better when he attacks the rim . That's f.....g crazy! 🙀
@kalinwang1 thing is NBA defenders and coaches adapt. Once they realise he now has a mid range, they will adjust again. He just needs a better than average step back three in his bag and he becomes unguardable.
@@pownder they can't adjust. Giannis will just drive. The Bucks will get even better open shots. They have Dame and the best 3 point shooters in the league. Now, are they the best or just benefiting from the wall? Doesn't matter. All that matters is that when coaches adjust, they get even more open. For example, Giannis dropped 59 on Detroit last game. This game coaches focused on Giannis, and the team had some wide open shots. It was like practice. Then Giannis hit his mid-rang. There was nothing else that could do but throw in the towel. No answer, but to hope Giannis misses. Which he is not going to anymore.
And last night he was at 90% of his shots. Mostly midrangers.
Yessir, pistons need to subscribe to the channel to get the scouting report 😂
really nice presentation. Short clear and easy to understand with the graph-arrows. loved the video and i subscribed ;) keep up the good work.
thank u so much, i really appreciate it!!!
This video is spot on man. “Cerebral Giannis” has arrived and quite frankly the league should be terrified. It’s like he has finally realized that the evolution of his game is partly what was holding this team back. His shooting mechanics has always been decent so I always knew that his shot would start to fall at some point but like you mentioned confidence is always key when shooting. This will ultimately extend his career even further as well as extending the tenure of this current Bucks core. Bucks will win the next 2 NBA championships. This Bucks Roster is loaded
thank u for watching and commenting! agreed however winning the next 2 championships seems impossible as no one has repeated since kd warriors
7:50 ben Simmons take notes 💀💀💀💀
looool
Why Ben catching a stray lol
Good job! very good explained! ❤
thank you very much!!
This dudes a real one by just coming out and saying this is what I click baited you with 😂
loool bro i'm not a youtuber i usually do this on tv but only people in the uk get to see that so i started this channel and everyone tells me "you have to click bait to get views" so here we are haha
I like the fact that with middleton in the game there is an insane chemistry and scoring becomes really easy. Both for giannis and the bucks in general. The third factor is proven quite crucial for the bucks performance because both giannis and damian have freedom . Also with a 3rd creator, you can get more quality plays within the 48 minutes of the game. This is what the NBA should be terrified of.
i agree
Great video brother
thank you my g!
Was waiting for this one
got you!
He should be onto winning his 4th mvp this season but he’s literally been black listed, should’ve won it last season and he should be winning it this season
He is the second best in the league but jokic is a top 5 player ever prime wise.
wana see him and joker play 1vs1 to decide mvp this szn lol
I great that hes making those midranges need yhr free throw line but he akso needs to shoot from all sides.
the FT line ones are setting up direct line drives to the hoop, middys from the side usually post face ups or fades
Giannis is the key; but he should stick to the mid range -that way he can work on counters and moves from their reactions with his now efficient mid range. Pump fakes, turnaround fade aways, hesi blow bys all will unlock for him
agreed, a couple threes if he's in rhythm are good tho
best analysis in the game.
thank you fammmmmmmmm!!
It’s no easy wins in the NBA.
the washington wizards would like a word
Just wait till Middleton comes back lol. Bucks are gonna be unstoppable.
when's he back?
He shot more today 10 for 10
yesssir, perfect timing!
This aged poorly. Missed 10 free throws
it has been 48 hours since i made the vid lmao let's wait a month at least to see how it ages
Dont worry doc river will ruin it😂😂😂
time will tell lol
I remeber when u hate and shit on Giannis🤮
That’s a lie
People kept saying Giannis needs to learn how to shoot threes but having a good mid range is more than enough for him. As usual people are overlooking mid range shots in this era.
facts, real ball knowers understand tho