Why Kawhi Leonard Was The Perfect Wing Defender

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @HoopVenue
    @HoopVenue  Месяц назад +11

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    • @shieldon530
      @shieldon530 Месяц назад +1

      Lol I def should put the vape down and cop one of these 😂 one day

  • @andredornelles8014
    @andredornelles8014 Месяц назад +345

    Kwahi + Duncan was just absurd defensively

    • @EbonysUnderAttack
      @EbonysUnderAttack Месяц назад +57

      03 Duncan and 15 Kawhi defensively would be the GOAT defensive duo and no one can tell me otherwise

    • @rgonzalo511
      @rgonzalo511 Месяц назад +46

      ​@@xavierb9061True but its because he started taking the primary offensive role on his teams. Which is insane cause he started as a defensive specialist role player.

    • @d3adyoutubeaccount
      @d3adyoutubeaccount Месяц назад +8

      Duncan was lowkey declining defensively heavy by here

    • @Time_Lapse_Master.
      @Time_Lapse_Master. Месяц назад +13

      ​@@d3adyoutubeaccountDuncan was a major positive (fringe All-D) from the 12-15 period. Fell off heavily on his last season tho

    • @donnie876
      @donnie876 Месяц назад +12

      Hakeem was a better defender than Duncan

  • @poly_g6068
    @poly_g6068 Месяц назад +171

    His wingspan made his giant hands THAT much worse. Jordan and Pippen played off of each other's defensive weaknesses. Kawhi was just both players defensively.

    • @SavionSims-f1y
      @SavionSims-f1y Месяц назад +1

      Nah not both defensively

    • @dark8prince201
      @dark8prince201 Месяц назад +3

      He didn't have Jordan's straight line speed

    • @prezian1312
      @prezian1312 Месяц назад +13

      @@dark8prince201 Kawhi is a better defender than mj in my eyes.

    • @Slapshot544
      @Slapshot544 Месяц назад

      ​@@prezian1312Facts

    • @eemfunnyasf
      @eemfunnyasf Месяц назад +3

      @@dark8prince201Kawhi is miles ahead of MJ defensively.

  • @BlueGrovyle
    @BlueGrovyle Месяц назад +146

    Leaving that Shawn Marion shot in the footage is diabolical.

    • @andredornelles8014
      @andredornelles8014 Месяц назад +5

      I even rewinded it a bit because I didn’t realized who it was and assumed someone managed to get a hand in the bal 😂😂

    • @snupedummy
      @snupedummy Месяц назад +1

      😂

    • @A-Plays-Games
      @A-Plays-Games Месяц назад +1

      timestamp?

    • @BlueGrovyle
      @BlueGrovyle Месяц назад +1

      @@A-Plays-Games 1:15

  • @AK--if1su
    @AK--if1su Месяц назад +78

    no matter what the haters say, understand that if you don't hoop, you wouldn't know how taxing being a defender is, especially with how quick you have to move laterally and vertically some times. Your legs need to be super strong but your hips and back need to be overly-flexible. I get why the guy has injury issues now in his old age and its more so due to being a solid defender back in his earlier years. (Kwahi)

  • @blueytho0154
    @blueytho0154 Месяц назад +11

    There used to be a Kawhi steals compilation from 2016. The quality was super good & it had Bob Marley’s “no woman no cry” playing in the background.
    The video got taken down. It was the greatest defensive Kawhi mix.
    That video was therapeutic & beautiful. If anyone screen recorded it - please re-upload it!

  • @dimelo58
    @dimelo58 Месяц назад +204

    Injuries really robbed us from seeing how great he could have been for his whole career.

    • @jlui21
      @jlui21 Месяц назад +19

      -- One of the BEST non-MVP players ever.
      Other notable non-MVP potential GOATs? TMac, Kevin McHale. Just thinking out loud.
      Honorable mention? Maybe Pippen, Luka/SGA for now.

    • @AlexBrown-xp7mt
      @AlexBrown-xp7mt Месяц назад +18

      @@jlui21for peak? I lean toward D-Wade tbh. Kawhi defo in the convo. Chris Paul also a big candidate for me.

    • @anubis4032
      @anubis4032 Месяц назад +11

      Bro we saw his peak its not like he is a greg oden or d rose😂

    • @dimelo58
      @dimelo58 Месяц назад +6

      @@anubis4032 I guess that’s true but he’s been injured so much that he’s been like a non factor for a while now.

    • @bigbangbasketball
      @bigbangbasketball Месяц назад +9

      I still hate zaza for that closeout

  • @frz_-
    @frz_- Месяц назад +66

    A man than lanky and strong shouldn't be allowed to be that quick and fluid absolute CHEATCODE

    • @challenger_xne
      @challenger_xne 21 день назад

      I don't think lanky is the word you're looking for. He is built

  • @nigelee
    @nigelee Месяц назад +91

    I remember at one point stat heads realized that the Spurs were conceding more points with Kawhi on the court than with him off. Turned out teams were telling his man to go stand in the corner, taking him out of the game, while they attacked the other Spurs 4 on 4. In one game against Chicago, Jimmy Butler stood several feet behind the 3 point line with Kawhi on him, making no effort to get the ball.

    • @geordiejones5618
      @geordiejones5618 Месяц назад +18

      Surprised the Spurs didn't just zone up in response to that

    • @Spawnamvs
      @Spawnamvs Месяц назад +14

      There was a Thinking Basketball video on this that really pointed this fact out
      Edit: It wasn't Thinking Basketball. Sorry guys 😭

    • @nigelee
      @nigelee Месяц назад +5

      @@Spawnamvs I think that's where I saw it.

    • @frz_-
      @frz_- Месяц назад

      @@Spawnamvswhich video?

    • @Spawnamvs
      @Spawnamvs Месяц назад

      @frz_- Well I thought it was Thinking Basketball but after searching, I may be wrong. Maybe Bballbreakdown or an older basketball channel may have it, but I'll post it here if I ever find it

  • @Briones215
    @Briones215 Месяц назад +47

    Young and prime kawhi the goat best defender of his era I agree he might be even a better defender in the 90 or when the hand check is available for him to thrive as defender

    • @kennn30
      @kennn30 Месяц назад

      Draymond green

    • @Zekenm11
      @Zekenm11 Месяц назад +5

      FACT, when some people say all the nba is soft now i just spit out my water, kawhi was stronger than pippen with (as far as we know) the same level defense but kawhi was handi capped by the handchecking rule, imagine kawhis big ass hand on your hip playing defense, i would just ask to be waived before a game against him.

    • @johnnyappleseed6889
      @johnnyappleseed6889 6 дней назад

      @@kennn30overrated donkey. If he was drafted to any other team, his greatest achievement would be 1 time 3rd team all defense.

  • @waff6ix
    @waff6ix Месяц назад +58

    KAWHI LEONARD🔒🔒🔒SPURS & CANADA LEGEND

    • @Titan2User
      @Titan2User Месяц назад

      Why u always every where. Also people in 2k do have crazy egos

    • @waff6ix
      @waff6ix Месяц назад +3

      @@Titan2UserI JUST REALLY LOVE BASKETBALL 💯

    • @Titan2User
      @Titan2User Месяц назад +1

      @@waff6ix I feel u bro keep doing your thing and don’t sellout to the free masons when u get to the top

    • @kennn30
      @kennn30 Месяц назад

      Stop talking in caps

  • @woo_shynen8805
    @woo_shynen8805 Месяц назад +14

    thats why kawhi would be in my all time sf spot, I understand larry, bron and kd have had more success, but kawhi's suffocating defense and long wingspan would wreck havoc along side jordan, garnett hakeem and curry. Him and mj would be the perfect go to clutch scorers

  • @Pokepoketpoke
    @Pokepoketpoke Месяц назад +18

    To do what he did WITHOUT hand checking is why I have him as the goat perimeter defender over pippen

    • @josephlitang8970
      @josephlitang8970 Месяц назад

      What is Pippen's defensive advantage over Kawhi?

  • @caelanroberts8566
    @caelanroberts8566 Месяц назад +17

    That Shawn Marion shot was atrocious 😂 1:20

    • @rik4raj
      @rik4raj 26 дней назад +2

      I burst out laughing when I saw that

  • @Free-Night
    @Free-Night Месяц назад +7

    Bro was a ball hawk Gamble God back den he still really good now its just he dont run all over the place and shit he be chilling till he gotta remind dem he can take it if he wants

  • @joejeffery5454
    @joejeffery5454 Месяц назад +9

    Holy shit kawhi really is a robot, like you said his defensive instincts are insane most of the steals on the ball handlers are just simply because he’s reading the offensive players mind way before they know what they’re gonna do

  • @bamiseogundipe
    @bamiseogundipe Месяц назад +16

    Board man gets paiddd

  • @sincerelyimjean
    @sincerelyimjean Месяц назад +16

    Greatest perimeter defender of all time ?

  • @TheeKing7
    @TheeKing7 Месяц назад +12

    I'M BEGGING YOU TO DO A PRIME BEN WALLACE VID OR A 2004 PISTONS VID

  • @thenorthremembers728
    @thenorthremembers728 Месяц назад +8

    You should make a top 20 defenders in the nba similar to your top 25 players.

  • @nbapbaupdate8338
    @nbapbaupdate8338 Месяц назад +7

    Imagine Kawhi Leonard stay healthy in his NBA CAREER DAMN

  • @SheeshEther
    @SheeshEther Месяц назад +12

    “Was” 😂😂😂 still is

    • @MyUniqueHandle.
      @MyUniqueHandle. Месяц назад +6

      lol true, dude still has long defensive highlights every season

  • @theredhood9048
    @theredhood9048 Месяц назад +9

    love ur vids

  • @markellcain3417
    @markellcain3417 Месяц назад +4

    Yes a Kawhi defense video!!!

  • @jasonebi7308
    @jasonebi7308 Месяц назад +3

    In a parallel universe, kawhi is mentoring sochan in the spurs.

  • @TheMurr
    @TheMurr Месяц назад +4

    Board Man gets paid

  • @chibill467
    @chibill467 Месяц назад +4

    it was crazier witnessing that Toronto run, dude was carrying in offense AND defense, like he had ultra instinct

    • @alexescutia4805
      @alexescutia4805 Месяц назад

      Idk about carrying but he was the superstar on both sides

  • @kevinira256
    @kevinira256 Месяц назад

    Great video. You should make a video about his offensive evolution throughout the year and how he would’ve ranked alltime if it wasn’t for injuries.

  • @e-storylearning985
    @e-storylearning985 Месяц назад +1

    What a great work !!!! Thank you

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @bigbangbasketball
    @bigbangbasketball Месяц назад +1

    Pre load management Kawhi was a sight to seee 🤧

  • @TheShadowswagg
    @TheShadowswagg Месяц назад

    Keep up the good work I look forward to your videos

  • @thisisSPARTAorsprite
    @thisisSPARTAorsprite Месяц назад +3

    Best is he a top 20 player?
    I actually have him ahead of KD
    But respect if tied or right behind KD
    2 DPOY > MVP
    2 Finals MVP on TWO different teams
    KD only has won with the Dynasty Warriors
    Kawhi won with Old Spurs (still great yes) and then Great Raps
    2 Chips = 2 Chips

  • @kami_ow1366
    @kami_ow1366 Месяц назад +4

    hoopvenue + dinner omg

  • @bobbuilder4422
    @bobbuilder4422 Месяц назад +2

    Hey Hoop Venue, can you please make a Steve Nash video?

  • @jeangentry6656
    @jeangentry6656 Месяц назад +1

    I miss Kawhi on the Spurs. I hope he returns to the team someday.

  • @moneymoney3235
    @moneymoney3235 Месяц назад

    @ 1.20 is so funny. Bron passed to a wide open Channing who hit the top of the backboard 🤣🤣🤣

  • @sincerelyimjean
    @sincerelyimjean Месяц назад +1

    Exceptional Top Tier Defender

  • @ch_jay
    @ch_jay Месяц назад

    love this channel, should have much more subs

  • @KevinHuerter9
    @KevinHuerter9 Месяц назад +1

    I was just thinking last night about Kawhi and now I see this the next morning lol

  • @fourlitres_lai
    @fourlitres_lai Месяц назад +3

    "your oral fixation"
    bro was paid to read a script lmaoo

  • @howlcittv7434
    @howlcittv7434 Месяц назад +1

    Love Mr.Pippen but this guy is best wing defender ever period. Plus he’s doing this in a offensive era!!

  • @GoodMorningLetsBasketball
    @GoodMorningLetsBasketball Месяц назад +1

    Another banger 🔥

  • @joseyeastwood
    @joseyeastwood 24 дня назад

    With the emphasis on “Was”

  • @scottmcmillen3015
    @scottmcmillen3015 Месяц назад

    Great video! Excellent clips and analysis. But don’t start graphs from 90. It’s misleading, and if your argument is sound, it’s unnecessary. Man, The Claw was/is something else!

  • @AZSecondCity
    @AZSecondCity Месяц назад

    Did not expect to hear the name Alonzo Gee today

  • @JoshuaD.Howard
    @JoshuaD.Howard Месяц назад

    I Always Say It, 2017 Spurs Kawhi is his best version ever, he was doing crazier stuff on defense any ever before and had already unlocked his Generational Playoff offense, ‘17 Whi>>>

  • @EbonysUnderAttack
    @EbonysUnderAttack Месяц назад

    Hoopsvenue how would you compare OGs defense now compared to Kawhis defensive peak? They both have similar builds (6' 7 + 7'3 wingspan) so im curious to know your take

  • @howlcittv7434
    @howlcittv7434 5 дней назад

    Look at the players he’s doing this against! Any logical person has to see he’s the most impactful/disruptive defensive perimeter player to ever play the game! Top five defensive player ever as well
    !

  • @jessISaRicePrincess
    @jessISaRicePrincess Месяц назад

    You know... there is just the big fat "I" with kawhi and i love this dudes game

  • @gojousatoru3037
    @gojousatoru3037 14 дней назад

    Most interesting that about him was he never mis timed a block. Watch his feet every single time he contests in this video tell me he doesn't match the pace and timing when a player takes 2 steps slashing to the bucket.

  • @zackhalilovic4753
    @zackhalilovic4753 Месяц назад

    i feel like og anunoby can (might already have tbh) come close this level of kawhi’s defense

  • @MikeTheNBAGuy
    @MikeTheNBAGuy Месяц назад

    How would you compare Ben Simmons' defense in 2021 to those other ATG perimeter defenders? It was a small sample size, but I think his perimeter defense that year was the best we've seen in the 2020s besides maybe Herb Jones last year

  • @brandonahmed5859
    @brandonahmed5859 28 дней назад

    Injuries took a toll on who he is defensively these past handful of years (still really good) but kawhi before the injuries is the best wing defender ever & I personally don’t think it’s even that close

  • @derrenkonnor4351
    @derrenkonnor4351 Месяц назад +1

    I'm begging you to cover tim duncan dude

  • @Flizop
    @Flizop Месяц назад

    great vid we need jimmy or pg next

  • @shaft9000
    @shaft9000 Месяц назад

    I've only ever seen two other players get a no-look steal.
    Kawhi is the ONLY dude I've ever seen get 2 no-look steals, _that's twice in the same season,_ and four times for his career.

  • @carsonward4469
    @carsonward4469 Месяц назад

    I miss the old music you used in videos tbh

  • @pi_za8214
    @pi_za8214 Месяц назад +1

    Can’t wait to watch this video
    Kawhi or dray? (Defensively)

    • @hassgoated6934
      @hassgoated6934 Месяц назад

      Idk bro that's a Tuff answer 😅

    • @MyUniqueHandle.
      @MyUniqueHandle. Месяц назад +3

      Not even a question kawhi
      Kawhi has more steals than fouls. Draymond isn't even known for stealing the ball.

  • @DreBeats_
    @DreBeats_ Месяц назад

    now he’s the perfect bench defender

  • @MugiOverall
    @MugiOverall Месяц назад +1

    Would easily be a top 10 player all-time if he managed to stay healthy

  • @howlcittv7434
    @howlcittv7434 Месяц назад +4

    He should have 3, really 4 DPOYs awards!

  • @gabrielzazueta2218
    @gabrielzazueta2218 Месяц назад

    It’s funny how shook LeFraud is when Leonard is guarding him

    • @IDK-0402
      @IDK-0402 Месяц назад

      Even in a Kawhi video, people still hating on Bron 😂😂😂

  • @AEC2.0
    @AEC2.0 Месяц назад

    I think as a non big man I think Dennis Rodman is the greatest defensive player outside of that as a big man I think it is either Kevin Garnett or Bill Russell

  • @MiguelPerfecto
    @MiguelPerfecto Месяц назад +1

    No getting around Kawhi if he were able to hand check!

  • @crablord7934
    @crablord7934 20 дней назад

    That crossover killer of a claw is so disgusting, you could not dribble in front of this guy chest to chest and expect to keep it.

  • @ajsmith3606
    @ajsmith3606 5 дней назад

    Players don’t play like this anymore, it’s three or nothing; defense included. Kawhi is an all around player, he played defense , his mid range is lethal and he can shoot the three.

  • @JOHNNYPMUSIC
    @JOHNNYPMUSIC Месяц назад +20

    Kawhi or Pippen defensively

    • @HoopVenue
      @HoopVenue  Месяц назад +14

      Could go either way. I think Pippen could've been more like Draymond had illegal defense not impeded his ability to play free safety.

    • @HoopEnthusiasts
      @HoopEnthusiasts Месяц назад +2

      @@HoopVenueI think kawhi was a better team defender too, but PG could also get in this convo tbh.

    • @Kawhiburnergaming
      @Kawhiburnergaming Месяц назад +1

      Kawhi

    • @snupedummy
      @snupedummy Месяц назад

      Pippen

    • @RasuiTheFallen
      @RasuiTheFallen Месяц назад +5

      both are great, couldn’t go wrong either way. i think kawhi had a easier time with smaller guards but pippen was better in guarding bigger forwards.

  • @TheJeaneaux
    @TheJeaneaux День назад

    From about 2014 to 2017, Kawhi Leonard was the best defensive player in the NBA.

  • @misterclutchabc
    @misterclutchabc Месяц назад

    The Claw has been the best since Scottie Pippen.

  • @RowseySmells
    @RowseySmells Месяц назад

    1:20 WHAT IS THAT FORM

  • @kevinkingslayer2450
    @kevinkingslayer2450 Месяц назад

    I'm an old school fan but Kawhi is my favourite player of all time..... Mj is still the GOAT though😉✌🇹🇹

  • @markndallas
    @markndallas Месяц назад

    Isaiah Thomas next…?

  • @nicklauschristofonoXXII
    @nicklauschristofonoXXII Месяц назад +1

    Was?!

  • @Qesonayo
    @Qesonayo Месяц назад

    Lucki can do no wrong in my eyes

  • @JohnSmith-uw4jp
    @JohnSmith-uw4jp Месяц назад +1

    VapeVenue

    • @frz_-
      @frz_- Месяц назад

      😂😂😂😂

  • @markndallas
    @markndallas Месяц назад

    John Wall

  • @Sharko-v7v
    @Sharko-v7v Месяц назад

    Metta wrld peace?

  • @xdpower1300
    @xdpower1300 Месяц назад

    Amennn god blesss you all and Jesus loves you all and follow god road Amennnn

  • @markndallas
    @markndallas Месяц назад

    Anthony Davis

  • @Bubbaman1030
    @Bubbaman1030 Месяц назад

    I always daid kawhi was a less athletic MJ bro could Make yoyr best backcourt player a non factor and drop 30 on your head with ease

  • @JP-jd8wr
    @JP-jd8wr Месяц назад

    Pippen was better. ANYONE who watched both will tell you. And Kawhi COULDN'T guard Westbrook in those KD/Westbrook years. Like AT ALL. Go back and watch it. Kawhi was too slow footed to guard point guards. Pippen could legitimately guard 1-5 in the 90s. Draymond is a better defender than Kawhi as well for versatility and truthfully 1 of Kawhi's DPotY awards SHOULD HAVE BEEN Draymond's. Same with at least 1 of Rudy Gobert's awards.

  • @davidf2244
    @davidf2244 Месяц назад

    This is a really boring way to talk about greatness. It's much more interesting to give the best arguments against it, and show how they fail.

  • @gogadantes8699
    @gogadantes8699 Месяц назад +2

    2:55 and look at the kInG immediately and hysterically crying foul. My god his mentality is insufferable.

    • @poly_g6068
      @poly_g6068 Месяц назад +3

      Why is it insufferable? His pressure to succeed is that great. Be glad it's not yours.

    • @stump4522
      @stump4522 Месяц назад

      ​@@poly_g6068because he rather waste time aka load management on court by talking/whining at the ref instead getting back into defense.

    • @poly_g6068
      @poly_g6068 Месяц назад +2

      @@stump4522 You're describing two different things.

  • @gobby1706
    @gobby1706 Месяц назад

    I think Roberson was on his level

  • @armthesharks6904
    @armthesharks6904 Месяц назад

    1,597th

  • @skytoofly4138
    @skytoofly4138 Месяц назад +2

    first

  • @AaliyahFCBarkley
    @AaliyahFCBarkley Месяц назад +1

    Khawhi Gets 2 DPOYs Draymond gets 1 yet Pippen had none Total Blasphemy Klaw ain't better than Scottie Pippen on D 💯😁

    • @chibill467
      @chibill467 Месяц назад +2

      I don't know man, Kawhi been doing it with modern rules wich heavely partial to the offensive end, and he does really clean defense

    • @howlcittv7434
      @howlcittv7434 Месяц назад +2

      He makes defense look poetic!!

    • @matthewlee4697
      @matthewlee4697 Месяц назад +1

      Yes he is

    • @stump4522
      @stump4522 Месяц назад +1

      Kawhi plays an era that favors offense.

  • @AaliyahFCBarkley
    @AaliyahFCBarkley Месяц назад

    Pippen averages 2 steals for his career to Klaws 1.7 and Pip has a career Def Rating of 101.4 to Klaws 103.2 😂 Yeah Pip is Easily Better 💯

    • @chibill467
      @chibill467 Месяц назад +1

      it's harder to achieve those with modern day rules which is heavily favoring the offensive side, his stat could boost with old time rules

    • @alexescutia4805
      @alexescutia4805 Месяц назад

      Naw

  • @a3per818
    @a3per818 Месяц назад +1

    As great as Kawhi is, he stole my pookie Draymond's DPOYs twice 😠

    • @kevinira256
      @kevinira256 Месяц назад

      Not in 2016. 2015 is arguable.

    • @a3per818
      @a3per818 Месяц назад +1

      @@kevinira256 Draymond was easily better in both years

    • @kevinira256
      @kevinira256 Месяц назад

      @@a3per818 no he wasn’t. Draymond also had better defensive help and kawhi anchored a better defensive team. The only non-big to anchor a top 10 defense of alltime in 2016.

  • @sergywolfy6834
    @sergywolfy6834 Месяц назад

    1:19 Common Shawn Marion Form W