Richard Jefferson's EPIC rant on the NBA Summer League | NBA Today
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Richard Jefferson recalls and goes on an epic rant about his time in the NBA Summer League.
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This is the RJ we like. True and honest, no BS.
No Perk
He bs alot too
Not usually the biggest RJ fan. He was spitting all facts here tho.
RJ a savage, too.
Is this a joke? 😂
I wouldn't necessarily call this a rant. RJ is just stating the obvious
& espn wonders why nobody cares about em
@@besmarter7951 yet you are here watching their videos
@@lebeautifuljames4681 it's deeper than that. It's like ESPN is trying make it look like Richard Jefferson is voicing an extreme opinion, when in fact, most people would agree with him. 🤷
You can rant by stating the obvious!!!
@@rayray9776 It wasn't a rant. Speak or shout at length in a WILD, impassioned way. Nothing "wild" about sitting down and explaining a position that needs no explanation.
Brandon Ingram is a good example of a guy who was a future all star but even he went to the summer league his sophomore season to get more reps
Jaylen Brown too
Yep, and you see the guys like Ingram and Brown make leaps and bounds because of that dedication. It does make a difference when you immerse yourself in the year-round court work.
Jaylen Brown, Victor Oladipo, D'Angelo Russell
It’s not really up to them it’s up to the team
He was trash as a rookie...he needed summer league... Jalen Suggs definitely would be out there!
The Milwaukee Bucks are a great example of how summer league develops chemistry. People forget Giannis played in like 4 straight summer leagues. The championship Bucks team, most of the important bench guys during the season, played in summer league. It is very important anyone 25 and younger.
Giannis played in 1 summer league and there was no summer league prior to the year the bucks won due to covid. I agree summer league can be beneficial but don’t spread false information
Mf said 4😹
I totally agree!!! And the other point I would make is if injuries happen I would have wanted you to be on the court getting chemistry together so well be able to stay afloat instead of im just sitting out just because...
Lol Giannis definitely didn’t play in 4 summer leagues
@@donnel234 he played in all 4 summer leagues. last season he did was only 3 games.
Need more of players like him on tv, been there but reasonable, not just talking down on the young guys all the time
Well said
Who's talking down on them? Everyone is trying to get on their good graces, for insight and props from players and their agents. That's how you get these divas demanding shyt. RJ is one of the very few holding them accountable here.
Krispy How unoriginal can you be?
@@WaGwan-n6x Shaq on most Centers today
Pat Bev up next
I love RJ man speaking facts
I agree with this 100%. As a heat fan I've seen 1st hand the importance of summer league over the last few years
Facts 💯
@@shadbreezy94 the NBA is boring I’m from California and I was waiting let me repeat waiting to watch the Fiziev / Dos Anjos MMA fight on Saturday July 9th and the freaking summer league preemptively stopped it from happening ON TIME
Gotta love the warriors letting Kuminga and Moody participate in summer league even after winning a 💍.
heat suck
Yup, for the most part the Heat do it right. That was how we got Strus to be what he was to us last season. He was ready a year ago but played the summer league and by the end of the reg season he was a starter.
These young fans have no idea how nasty Richard Jefferson was when he came in the league. He would put his McNuggets on your chin if you jumped with him
real talk, I'll add that he was very underrated defender and shooter.
RJ had Super Bunnies
Around 20 ppg mark for a good 4/5 years
RJ was nasty and a good player. There is a reason why he was on Lebron's team that won a NBA title in Cleveland.
He did it to me in a pick up game. His package his pretty heavy and bouncy.
Facts. Jalen Green needs to be out here, he ain’t some star player yet.
We was the last month of the season
@@ckq only in Houston lmao
Green absolutely should be playing. Besides the last month of the season, his rookie year was pretty underwhelming
This is why youre not a gm. Why risk Green getting injured. A future star the org is spending millions on just to play some meaningless exhibition games. Makes perfect sense from a business stand point to have 0% risk of injury to your core players
@@kingsnationbaby4852 its how you finish not how you start. You got the wrong perspective. Jalen showed his superstar potential and that should make every REAL NBA fan excited. The fact that he danced with the Lakers and Grizzlies and took over games versus league stars. They were tanking ofcourse they dont wanna win games. Hence the 3rd pick
I thought, immediately, the exact same thing seeing them courtside…. Kuminga and Moody JUST won a NBA championship… right back at it grinding summer league
They didn’t play in the playoffs, so it makes sense they’re getting reps in now lol
@@solodolo_mma3971 true but they played a lot during the season and some kids wouldnt want to play in the SL because they wont a championship already.
But they not main players on there teams, he’s talking bout the top picks the Cade Cunninghams jalen greens jalen Suggs mobleys etc it’s no excuse why they shouldn’t be playing they not superstars and it’s only there 2nd yr!!!!
@@rjjaxx9135 ……. Which is exactly my point……
So on point. Nothing beats reps
RJ is keeping that old school tough mentality alive.
i was LITERALLY saying this while watching highlights this morning ....i think it also feeds some of the players egos making them feel like they are way more accomplished in the league than they are... i would even want to see Scottie Barnes play in the summer league
confidence is key. sure physical ability is important but if you dont believe you can do something, you are less likely to. you could have lebron james who has 0 confidence in himself and he wouldnt even shoot. i could shoot a full court shot and sure i wont make it but maybe 1/1000 i will because i have confidence.
Jaylen and Cade just chilling on the stands wearing expensive chains when they should be out there playing
Cade’s been practicing with them every day. Jaylen is chilling in Paris.
@@arthursese6068 Practice and Playing are two totally different things.
@@MMALifestyle1972 yup can't replicate game reps.
@@CamPerry Facts
@@MMALifestyle1972 Why on earth would any team risk it franchise star of the future for meaningless game. If you are practicing with the team you are building team chemistry, you can play in games when they have meaning. Pistons are doing the right thing with CADE and it other young star S Bey.
He's hundred percent correct 👌🏾
I thought how cool it was seeing Mobley play for the Cavaliers. Come to realize, it was his brother. 😆 Go Richard.
i think giddey is the highest pick to be playing
Young players need reps and more reps, and actual games are far superior to practice, so unless they're injured or resting after a deep playoff run they NEED to be playing summer league. RJ is 100% correct and not at all ranting.
I have never loved a take more.
The best era of basketball of all time and the era of divas. 😂
NBA players are the biggest divas forsure
....queen diva k Y R i E
Divas have always run the League
It's the team's fault and responsibility, hold the young players accountable, don't let them get cocky after one fking season!
Then they would go to a another team that allows them to get cocky. Why work harder when you can make boatloads of money easier. These "player" coaches and owners have become weak, masquerading as "player friendly" in an attempt to being an attractive destination over the competition. As a result, they get divas like kyrie and Simmons and cripple their organization.
Louder, Richard! Louder!
Gold by RJ! Love that he just says it how it is
Malika looking like Doja Cat one night and Aunt Martha another
Totally agree
I must admit he is right. Kobe and MJ worked hard on and off season.
Yeah but not because their teams nagged them to - they were tough MFers.
Yes 🙌🏼
Jalen Suggs had foot surgery he’s injured rn just shows the national media knows nothing about the magic yet again
Another surgery looking bust potential
Bigger Q for me as a Magic fan is where is Bol Bol? If he's injured still why did we give him a contract otherwise guy has played like 350 minutes in 3 seasons.
Jalen Suggs just had offseason surgery so you cant fault him for sitting out but I get his perspective.
Grizzlies had Desmond Bane out there last summer dribbling the ball. He then became one of the most improved players in the league. They are doing the same thing to Ziare Williams. First round pick last year that started in the NBA playoffs, and they have him dribbling the ball up the court. These reps are important to the development of players.
The looks on Matt Barnes face lol funny
No lies told!!!!
Just like mycareer, man... U gotta play every possible game to grind those badges and vc to get better
Summer league gives you a taste of what it's going to be like in the NBA
sophomores should still play
Touché
Absolutely.
RJ slowly becoming my favorite person on ESPN
Preach
RJ is very close to the Nets Organization and he saw what summer league can do to a player. Just look at Jarrett Allen he played in summer league up until finishing his 3rd year in the NBA.
Summer league has been special this year...these young players have talent!!
100000% right. No other comments necessary
Gotta love rj
Appreciate as a Warriors fan. More Kuminga, more Moody, hopefully some Wiseman... a wise man once said, If you can go, you go ... It happened in this vid, thx R Jeff.
RJ speaking straight facts 💯
That's why OKC is one of the best to develop players as they always play their picks and give them much experience ASAP!
Look at Josh Giddey now.. He's becoming one of the best facilitator for OKC!
This is such a good take
Kuminga and Moody playing out there after winning the finals
Whoa richard on fire
All Facts
Richard "Hot Takes Merchant" Jefferson speaking the truth.
JALEN SUGGS!!! Seeing him courtside smiling while not doing shot all regular szn is crazy
To be fair he had ankle surgery
preach
Speak on it Richard, speak on it .
Totally agree!! Big Lakers fan here and my boy Austin Reeves should be out there playing in Summer League instead of just watching courtside!!!!
Preach! All of these guys are drafted to help their teams become better. If you aren't trying to better yourself at every opportunity possible, what are you doing?
Depends on the team. The raptors sidelined Barnes to let the other raptors rookies shine. And be evaluated on how they will perform without the raptors main players. So far most of raptors starters including Barnes are in Vegas with the summer league squad.
Mac Mcclung on the Warriors is what ESPN should be talking abourt in summer league
Straight facts!
This is facts. So many guys could be out there getting better
BIG FACTS
Yes sir! 100% correct. "Get em Richard 😆. I have much respect for this brother.
I feel like it's beneficial for all the reason stated by RJ, but I feel most importantly if the young guy is say the 3rd option in the regular season, Summer League is your way of being the temp #1 option and building on things you might not be able to during a regular season or playoff game.
RJ getting old man. Very “hey, you kids, get off my lawn” and I LOVE it!!!
Agreed
This big facts rj
Facts on facts on facts RJ got it right this time 🔥💯💪🏽
That's right
If Kuminga, Moody, Wiseman and Weatherspoon who won the Chip last month are playing in the summer league, there is no excuses for other teams not put their second year guys on the floor.
Especially when most of these teams did not even play in the playoffs XD if they really love basketball they should be willing and excited to play in any competition available. Look at luka. Hes already playing for his country after the play offs. These young players need to be motivated and greedy to play better. Some of these top picks act like they prove themselves already lol They should be ashamed watching when they are healthy to play.
Amen Richard 🏀
I agree to some extent but I think the main reason they aren’t playing is because the coaches want to see more of the players who are playing for a spot while they have already decided on keeping the players that aren’t getting playing time.
Warriors will have Kuminga, Moody and Wiseman playing all summer cuz they agree with RJ
The front office knows what they are doing😊
True look at what the warriors are doing. These young players need to play more in order to develop more.
Yes Rich...tell em! 👏🏀🇬🇧
If I was an owner watching this clip, i’d make it a requirement. Play in the SL and if you’re a vet, at least be out there coaching/cheering/building chemistry. If a team did that, it would send a huge message to the league and the fans.
🎯 this was refreshing to hear
Great points by RJ
Rj been on a sick truth trio. All facts
straight facts
Bro ESPN has successfully made basketball a year long sport all these "analysts" gotta keep getting paid
💯💯💯
wow such epicness
Right before my son young giggity walks up and is doing exactly what RJ talking about.
Real talk
that's great point from r. jefferson
The only 4 players that shouldn’t be there are Mobley, green, Cunningham, and Scotty
I always wondered this.
This should have 1,000 likes these kids are 18-19 put these boys out there . They’re young enough !!!!!
Massive W for RJ here.
That’s Why I Think Indiana Will Have Good Developed Players. A Handful Of Thier Summer League Team Got Major NBA Minutes Last Year.
well look at Anfernee Simons and Gary Trent junior those 2 were riding the back end of the blazers roster and they went to multiple summer leagues after their rookie year had stints in gleague and look where they are now. Its how alot of high picks can end up being shown up by late first round or second round picks because they are willing to commit to the smaller things
Facts!!!!!
in a team sport you can only get better playing with your teammates. you will begin to develop cohesion and you will learn how to play to each others strengths. you will know where you mates are at all times. you can put 3 superstars together and lose games because they havent played with each other. the summer league is a great tool, and i like that they can win a ring doing it.
All this while you see the warriors putting their yougn core in summer league. Watch kuminga, moody and wiseman make an impact this year
RJ was a quality NBA player... And the amount of guys he posterized is crazy, the man had bunnies
RJ : ''We're not knocking these guys ''
ESPN: Epic rant
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ALL FACTS!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ay respect to RJ too settin ppl str8 on that nonsense Broussard was talkin bout Toronto. RJ always a real one.
He’s right
💯
If you told me 10-15 years ago this guy Richard Jefferson would be a social media star id be like whattttt theeeee
This is why the warriors are so ahead of other teams, they putting their young guns out there even if it’s their second year