Mo Bamba is a super smart kid and has great physical tools. That being said he has no desire to physically work hard. Sometimes sports are not for everybody.
@@bigm6787 I don't think he lazy .I think physical labor is not for everybody. Maybe he was better off becoming an accountant lol 🤣 We can agree that he not passionate about basketball
Definitely comes across as being a nice dude and speaks professional and proper. Came from Harlem too with an immigrant family so good for him. But I really thought he was going to be an all star.
Bamba simply lacks motor and work ethic. Looks like he barely put in work in the weight room since getting drafted and not motivated to be a good NBA player. It's all on him
I remember right around the draft watching a video where JJJ and Bamba worked out with KG and JJJ impressed the hell out of KG and you could see he was locked in and motivated and Bamba had more attitude and didn't seem to have that same fire. Here we are 6 seasons later and that initial impression looks very valid. Grizzlies got the right guy.
Every year since his rookie year I wanted the Rockets to trade for him. I just figured Orlando didn''t know what they were doing with him. This video really broke down that Mo is indeed his own worst enemy. Excellent video. I learned something.
@alanball2 Absolutely. Plus, Westtown (the School Bamba went to) is now a bball factory and powerhouse, and his team had Cameron Reddish (NBA Lottery pick) as well as two other high D1 players on it, so he wasn't gonna have crazy numbers. But you could see the talent was there. He definitely deserved to be a Hamburger guy
Its guys like him and bol bol that i dont understand got all the tools height, length, athleticism, shooting but dont put it together??? They suppose to be like giannis, wemby, chet...
@@Turk_2023 dragan was a bottom 5 NBA player for almost every year he was in the NBA, and was bottom 10 when he wasn't. Alex Len still has NBA contracts because he's a good backup big and Josh Jackson is inefficient
@@web_khun5430 His last NBA season he was 22 years old. He only averaged 4 shots a game in his most efficient year. Hard to make yourself a good player in circumstances like that. Just was saying the NBA you just have to be lucky they need your position.
Some guys just don't like basketball, even though they are built for it. It's easy to say he should just retire and do something else, but most of us not turning down a paycheck like that until we don't have a choice but to. I can't knock him for that.
Hilarious that he says he wants to be on a team that wins, when he has never won anything in college, going 11-22 on the season and 4-14, dead last in big 12. Like what have you done to contribute to winning my guy?
Because players don't care to play more then they have to especially with how they need to concentrate some much on the nba season seeing how the league is loaded damn near everywhere
@@MrPhilbautista the prestige of playing in the Olympics still holds weight but alot also don't care to spend time playing in the Olympics then get right into the season that's taxing on some players
Always thought he would be the perfect backup to Myles Turner. But Jalen Smith put in the work this summer and is the player I thought Mo could be on the Pacers.
I knew he was going to be a bust because of that song. The dude ego was already through the roof. Dudes who be choosing where they don't want to go to 9 times out of 10 those dude become bust. A hungry dude doesn't care where he goes. He want to make that paper.
Can you please do one for Mike Evans from Booker T Washington High School in Norfolk Virginia. He was the #2 point guard in the nation coming out of high school behind Jason Kidd
MO BAMBA JUST WASN'T INTERESTED. MAYBE, HE'LL PICK UP ANOTHER CAREER LIKE A SCHOOL TEACHER, BUS OR TRAIN OPERATOR, ETC. MUCH BLESSINGS TO HIM AND THE LAND OF AFROKA!!!!! PEACE AND PROSPERITY TO ALL.
He lacks fire in his belly. The killer instinct is just not in him to be an impactful center. I'd like to see him get some burn at the 4 spot with the Sixers where he could perhaps be a 3 and D player.
I play ball 2-3 times a week and see noticeable improvement monthly. I’m 5’8 and not athletic. Crazy to me that guys with elite physical tools can come into the league, practice every day for years with top level coaching and barely improve. I think it really comes down to someone’s desire & drive to improve.
Those my friend are novice gains. A complete newbie going to the gym would probably lose more pounds in their first 3 to 5 months until they hit their plateau compared to a professional bodybuilder. Elite of the elite basketball players (ie the NBA) only see minute incremental changes because they are way way beyond normal people who plays basketball in their free time.
Feel sorry for Mo in a way. He did it to himself, but he could’ve been Wemby before Wemby got here. Wemby is a beast because he’s humble, but most importantly, works his ass off. Mo approached being a unicorn all wrong and just didn’t try because he figured the specs would make up for it.
I remember telling everyone that Luka and Mo were by far the best players in that draft. At least I was half right 😂 When I saw Bamba get drafted by Orlando, I immediately knew that was going to be a problem for his development.
The Magic are great with centers. Just look at how Shaq and Dwight turned out. Even Darko Milicic improved a bit during his stint with the Magic. Vooch was great during his time in Orlando. The organization wasn't the reason for Mo's stunted growth.
Hey now, I agree with a majority of this video, but those Orlando Magic strays were uncalled for 😂. We had so many injuries in the last three seasons. Players were not regressing, and our team has only gotten better!
Honestly both Mo and Bol Bol need to sign back to the Magic for the minimum because they have something special going and it’s the only place where they believe in them enough for them to work themselves back into the position they are supposed to be
Who have you seen develop on the Warriors like that because unless you're Klay, Steph or Draymond in the late 2010s you aren't getting better, just winning a ring
Im sorry, but going to Memphis vs Orlando isnt a make or break for your career. Bamba just wasnt motivated. As soon as he left Orlando, Orlando got better. He wouldnt have gotten buried on the bench on Memphis.
if lebron james, kobe bryant, steph curry works and trains so hard, cant see reasons why these rookies think they can be lazy and expect to be playing well.
Grizzlies were never a promising team lol. Them gettin the second seed was surprising, not them starting 0-4 this season thats how they were always gonna end up cause they the grizzlies
Mo is simply not a nba level big man! He never dominated in the year he played in college and was drafted on potential alone that has clearly never materialized as he is already 25 years old! Unfortunately for Mo this will be his last year in the nba! He may be able to play in euro league but he'll probably struggle there also as he's simply not that talented!
That’s what I’m saying. He’s played for Magic and Lakers. They’re both known for fumbling talented players. I usually agree with this channel, but I still believe in Mo.
Wow. Managed to illustrate Mo Bamba as a bust at the same time managed to illustrate the self-destruction of the team (Memphis Grizzlies) Mo Bamba told not to draft him. Lol. Pretty much Mo Bamba being a bust and the Memphis Grizzlies as a team repeatedly not living up to the teams potential. Looks like with Grizzlies Center Steven Adams out due to injury, Mo Bamba and the Memphis Grizzlies are destined to finally be together.
Mo Bamba is a super smart kid and has great physical tools. That being said he has no desire to physically work hard. Sometimes sports are not for everybody.
Refusing to work out for teams before the draft wasn't very smart! From his actions he appears to be quite dumb!
Totally agree with you , he’s lazy . He he out in the effort he could be an all star but he’s not the only one
@@bigm6787 I don't think he lazy .I think physical labor is not for everybody. Maybe he was better off becoming an accountant lol 🤣 We can agree that he not passionate about basketball
Definitely comes across as being a nice dude and speaks professional and proper. Came from Harlem too with an immigrant family so good for him. But I really thought he was going to be an all star.
@@CCL0286 Me too , I told my brother that he was the next Kareem 😭
Bamba simply lacks motor and work ethic. Looks like he barely put in work in the weight room since getting drafted and not motivated to be a good NBA player. It's all on him
Wasn't expecting to see you here Wilson, what's up?
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Wilson, what are you doing?!!! Playing hooky from your own channel? HAHAHA🤣HAHAHA
I remember right around the draft watching a video where JJJ and Bamba worked out with KG and JJJ impressed the hell out of KG and you could see he was locked in and motivated and Bamba had more attitude and didn't seem to have that same fire. Here we are 6 seasons later and that initial impression looks very valid. Grizzlies got the right guy.
My man didn’t even make a roster and he’s already telling teams not to draft him 😂😂😂😂😂😂 he fumbled the bag smh.
You know how many players did this?
Hindsight makes everyone a genius
@@FlowboyVegas1man shut up lol 😂
@@FlowboyVegas1you lame af
He got drafted at 6
It’s crazy how the song is more popular than Mo.
Naw he wasn't even that good at Texas I knew he wouldn't be great in the league. I swear a lot of yall was casuals and got hyped off a song 😂
Bruh did Memphis a favor 😂
Every year since his rookie year I wanted the Rockets to trade for him. I just figured Orlando didn''t know what they were doing with him. This video really broke down that Mo is indeed his own worst enemy. Excellent video. I learned something.
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Laziness is the biggest hindrance to becoming great, no matter how much natural talent or potential you have.
That’s crazy how someone can be a McDonalds all American averaging 12 points & 9 rebounds
@alanball2 Absolutely. Plus, Westtown (the School Bamba went to) is now a bball factory and powerhouse, and his team had Cameron Reddish (NBA Lottery pick) as well as two other high D1 players on it, so he wasn't gonna have crazy numbers. But you could see the talent was there. He definitely deserved to be a Hamburger guy
Its guys like him and bol bol that i dont understand got all the tools height, length, athleticism, shooting but dont put it together??? They suppose to be like giannis, wemby, chet...
When met with any resistance, they fold like cheap loose-leaf.
@@brightmamba889 loose leafs r expensive ?
Reminds me of Josh Jackson. Another high lottery pick that had a ton of potential and flaked on teams for some of his pre draft workouts.
Yo wtf happened to him…And Dragen Bender…And Alex Len …Sheesh the suns suck at drafting 😂😂
@@spvzonthetrack9957 Could be good players but not given opportunities.
@@Turk_2023 dragan was a bottom 5 NBA player for almost every year he was in the NBA, and was bottom 10 when he wasn't. Alex Len still has NBA contracts because he's a good backup big and Josh Jackson is inefficient
@@web_khun5430 His last NBA season he was 22 years old. He only averaged 4 shots a game in his most efficient year. Hard to make yourself a good player in circumstances like that. Just was saying the NBA you just have to be lucky they need your position.
Could you do Skal Labissiere, UK biggest one and done bust
He already did a video on him, check the archives
He's a classic example of when you incorrectly develop a 7 footer to be a three point shooter. NOT EVERY CENTER needs to be a three point shooter!
Really loved using him on 2k was hoping he would develop
Yup. Lakers 2k23. Dude is a real threat!
Foreal he blocks everything and can hit a open 3
He's fast, can shoot 3, and block. Him and Giannis with Azubuike is a monster of a line up. 😂
As a long-time Grizz fan, it's so satisfying to see Bamba not living to his hype.
I was in FedEx Forum for the Grizzlies draft party that year. They booed the #$&@ outta dude when he was introduced pre-draft.
Some guys just don't like basketball, even though they are built for it. It's easy to say he should just retire and do something else, but most of us not turning down a paycheck like that until we don't have a choice but to. I can't knock him for that.
That’s even MORE reason to work harder. Pay increases with play at his job. Something that rarely happens in other careers.
@@TheRulerRoderickSuttonpeople can work harder for promotions & extra hours but the juice is not worth the squeeze. They are satisfied
@@TheRulerRoderickSutton Ambition drives self-improvement. If he's content with his current status quo, then the ambition isn't there.
These young draftees are idiots. Telling a team not to draft you??? 😅😅😅
Lavar told 29 teams not to draft Lonzo and look how that worked out. You’d figure people would learn, by now.
Unicorn Team
PG Victor Wemb
SG Chet Holmgren
SF Bol Bol
PF Mo Bamba
C K.Porzingas
Thanks Stunted for your content
Somebody run this squad on 2k play 5 games and come back and tell us the record 👌🏾 😂😂 I wanna see something
Really had high hopes for him 😔
"HARD WORK without TALENT is a SHAME,
TALENT without HARD WORK is a TRAGEDY"
--- Ray Kroc
McDonald's founder
Hilarious that he says he wants to be on a team that wins, when he has never won anything in college, going 11-22 on the season and 4-14, dead last in big 12. Like what have you done to contribute to winning my guy?
He didn’t even give himself a chance to at least fake it til he made it. Smh
Orlando was an ideal place for mo just as it would've been in Memphis...mo is the only one to blame for his situation
Better song than player
Bro had potential
Quietly a beast on every 2k career mode for me 😂
Patrick Williams of the Bulls. He’s in a make or break year. Be interesting to hear your breakdown of him. Blessings
Thank you! All I've been hearing the last 3 years is hype and/or that he'd the the center of a package. Like who tf wants him?
The breakdown is that Williams is buns. The end.
Do a Stunted Growth on "Team USA in the World Cup." Why do the top NBA stars decline to join that tournament?
Because players don't care to play more then they have to especially with how they need to concentrate some much on the nba season seeing how the league is loaded damn near everywhere
@@mxhughes That doesn't explain why they're so eager to play in the Olympics then.
Olympics offer more prestige, something the world cup doesn't, and something the in season tourney lacks, compared to the Larry Obrien.
@@MrPhilbautista the prestige of playing in the Olympics still holds weight but alot also don't care to spend time playing in the Olympics then get right into the season that's taxing on some players
At least he has a song named after him lol
I figured the mo bamba song would have been one of his stunted growth😂😂😂
Always thought he would be the perfect backup to Myles Turner. But Jalen Smith put in the work this summer and is the player I thought Mo could be on the Pacers.
At least he had a cool song made about him 🔥
I knew he was going to be a bust because of that song. The dude ego was already through the roof. Dudes who be choosing where they don't want to go to 9 times out of 10 those dude become bust. A hungry dude doesn't care where he goes. He want to make that paper.
Definitely not capitalizing on his opportunity 💯
What about Kevin Knox who became a bust for the Knicks?
He did him
The size but no heart 😅
he was balling on the magic for a bit last year. i wish he got another chance
These guys come from Africa and be 21 years old playing in high school
Dunny how now that he left the Magic are one of the best teams in the league as of right now.
Dallas gave Atl a pick so they can lock in Doncic and not get this bum
I wish you could start a series on rookies and their potential. I'd like to hear your perspective on Wemby.
Arrogant players in every sport get smashed
Humble and work ethic, no.
1:08 aye mane…we ain’t gonna talk bout that 😅
At least he had a hell of a Song named after him! That song had the whole country Hyped!
We can't always blame the team, sometimes players just never live up to the hype.
Can you please do one for Mike Evans from Booker T Washington High School in Norfolk Virginia. He was the #2 point guard in the nation coming out of high school behind Jason Kidd
Doubt it bro
Mistake one was not going to Kentucky
Mo Bamba busy, cause he got 304s callin a young ninja phone.
Yo do a video on Patrick Williams for the Bulls
I remember telling everyone I knew he was going to bust. The hype he had before the draft was crazy smh
MO BAMBA JUST WASN'T INTERESTED. MAYBE, HE'LL PICK UP ANOTHER CAREER LIKE A SCHOOL TEACHER, BUS OR TRAIN OPERATOR, ETC. MUCH BLESSINGS TO HIM AND THE LAND OF AFROKA!!!!! PEACE AND PROSPERITY TO ALL.
Mamba mentality>Bamba Mentality.
Mo Bumba😂
Man was ruined by sheck wes
He lacks fire in his belly. The killer instinct is just not in him to be an impactful center. I'd like to see him get some burn at the 4 spot with the Sixers where he could perhaps be a 3 and D player.
He did us a huge favor as a grizzlies fan lol
I play ball 2-3 times a week and see noticeable improvement monthly. I’m 5’8 and not athletic. Crazy to me that guys with elite physical tools can come into the league, practice every day for years with top level coaching and barely improve. I think it really comes down to someone’s desire & drive to improve.
He's probably improved just isn't at a good place where he can get shine. Plus sometimes perceptions stick whether right or wrong
Those my friend are novice gains. A complete newbie going to the gym would probably lose more pounds in their first 3 to 5 months until they hit their plateau compared to a professional bodybuilder. Elite of the elite basketball players (ie the NBA) only see minute incremental changes because they are way way beyond normal people who plays basketball in their free time.
Bro couldn't even get a real deal in the off season smh
Feel sorry for Mo in a way. He did it to himself, but he could’ve been Wemby before Wemby got here. Wemby is a beast because he’s humble, but most importantly, works his ass off. Mo approached being a unicorn all wrong and just didn’t try because he figured the specs would make up for it.
He lazy plain n simple
I remember telling everyone that Luka and Mo were by far the best players in that draft. At least I was half right 😂
When I saw Bamba get drafted by Orlando, I immediately knew that was going to be a problem for his development.
Mo may be tall but inside there’s a mouse in the house, and I’m not talking House of Mouse. Brotha got expoxed, got EpCaught
The Magic are great with centers. Just look at how Shaq and Dwight turned out. Even Darko Milicic improved a bit during his stint with the Magic. Vooch was great during his time in Orlando. The organization wasn't the reason for Mo's stunted growth.
And I bet more people thought the Luka take at the time by you was the wild one lol because Mo was nice
It wasn't the magics fault he just didn't have the drive or desire and supposedly he had a condition and it got worse with covid
@@CCL0286 Yupp that was somehow a hot take at the time. I had a lot of people saying things like “He’s not athletic enough for the NBA.” 😂😂😂
He'd be a major bust if it wasn't for Sheck Wes song Mo Bamba.
Hey now, I agree with a majority of this video, but those Orlando Magic strays were uncalled for 😂. We had so many injuries in the last three seasons. Players were not regressing, and our team has only gotten better!
Hard to have success when you don't get to play. Hell, some players I have to do a Wikipedia on to see who they play for.
Honestly both Mo and Bol Bol need to sign back to the Magic for the minimum because they have something special going and it’s the only place where they believe in them enough for them to work themselves back into the position they are supposed to be
I think he would have been perfect on a team like Golden State. He would have learned how to win and compete
Who have you seen develop on the Warriors like that because unless you're Klay, Steph or Draymond in the late 2010s you aren't getting better, just winning a ring
@@troylee4196 um Kuminga? Podz? TJD?
Im sorry, but going to Memphis vs Orlando isnt a make or break for your career. Bamba just wasnt motivated. As soon as he left Orlando, Orlando got better. He wouldnt have gotten buried on the bench on Memphis.
Lakers fan love to have him back.
The Magic traded Mo Bamba and now they’re 14-5 and just picked up their 9th straight win
Coincidence or not?!?!
He's lazy. It's not his fault, it's Orlando's fault that gave him a chance when other guys that work their ass off don't even get a chance
Man, so sad. 😔
if lebron james, kobe bryant, steph curry works and trains so hard, cant see reasons why these rookies think they can be lazy and expect to be playing well.
Grizzlies were never a promising team lol. Them gettin the second seed was surprising, not them starting 0-4 this season thats how they were always gonna end up cause they the grizzlies
Mo is simply not a nba level big man! He never dominated in the year he played in college and was drafted on potential alone that has clearly never materialized as he is already 25 years old!
Unfortunately for Mo this will be his last year in the nba! He may be able to play in euro league but he'll probably struggle there also as he's simply not that talented!
Being part of Memphis young core woulda worked so well for him. To bad when ego gets in the way of opportunity
CAN DO LOU ROE WHO PLAYED AT UMASS
Was a Teammate Of Marcus Camby
He’s actually good. I watch him all the time and if only he could get minutes
That’s what I’m saying. He’s played for Magic and Lakers. They’re both known for fumbling talented players. I usually agree with this channel, but I still believe in Mo.
Man please that dude got no heart to compete he's spoiled in his mentality
Mo Bamba basically didnt even have a job and he had the balls to show up to that weird rich celebrity cult party thing 😂😂😂
Is this guys just a magic hater? Cole has gotten better so has framz and Paolo is pretty good not to mention black looks promising
How tf did he become a McDonald's all american avg 12 and 8. He couldnt even dominate in high school
It’s crazy when Mo and the nigga who made the song about him fell off. Double damn
And had a hit single based off him. Wit hard work and now a crazy buzz to ur name. Shit could be a lot different
Certified BUST. Has the tools, but not the heart. It's a shame these fools are a dime a dozen.
Never have a song named after you
💯
He also said he is going to make Mavs regret for picking Luka over him, thats the funniest if you ask me.
Someone get this man to the Miami Heat. Maybe they can wake him the fuck up and gain some motivation.
And this is my 76ers are on the island of mediocrity. Hmmmm all my teams are on. Meh oh well
Orlando is better than Memphis...at least right now.
.....at least there's that song Sheck Wes did for him.
Low motor and low BBIQ he had all the tools to be great but not the mindset
But he has one of the hypest songs in a club named after him so that’s a w
This was more about the grizzlies than mo bamba....
No, he would’ve still been a bust if he went to the grizzlies …
I just watched a “ What happen to Shek Wes “ video yesterday what a coincidence 😂
Wow. Managed to illustrate Mo Bamba as a bust at the same time managed to illustrate the self-destruction of the team (Memphis Grizzlies) Mo Bamba told not to draft him. Lol.
Pretty much Mo Bamba being a bust and the Memphis Grizzlies as a team repeatedly not living up to the teams potential.
Looks like with Grizzlies Center Steven Adams out due to injury, Mo Bamba and the Memphis Grizzlies are destined to finally be together.
Ain't got no intestinal fortitude like the Tin man no heart 💜