So I know there are going to be disagreements with this list, which is okay, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just want to say tho that I added a few rules to my definition of a bust because that made my list a little different. You can google draft busts and find a 100 lists that look the same, I wanted mine to be special in some way. Also… 1. If you want to talk some NBA with me, follow me on Twitter @MikeKorz. I try my best to read every comment but they can get overwhelming. On Twitter, I see everything. 2. Reasons that I left certain players off Players like Greg Oden, Sam Bowie, Len Bias, etc.- Injuries contributed to their lack of success. These players are obviously still busts, but like I said I think a player who has no excuse for their horrible career is more worthy of the bust title. Players like Adam Morrison- Weak draft class, the players taken immediately after him were nothing special compared to some busts who were taken before hall of famers. Players like Anthony Bennett- Well on his way to making this list one day, tho at this point it’s to early to judge.
Hey mike, I was thinking of a what if and I thought of this. "What if Michael Jordan was in the 2003 draft class?" I mean he would still have played for the bulls and wizards, but some voodoo magic let's him redo his career with one of the best draft classes ever.
I'm just getting into basketball now and you were one of the first channels I found. I'm loving these videos man, really getting me more interested in the game. Early congrats on 100k since I know you'll get it soon!
Great Video Mike! I have 3 suggestions that i hope you do take to consideration. 1. What if Brandon Roy never got injured? 2. I heard, back in like 2007 - Kobe Bryant might have been traded to the Pistons. What if that also happened? 3. What if the Spurs didn't trade for Kawhi Leonard - allowing him to remain a Pacer?
THANK YOU for adding Fuller! As a diehard Warrior fan I heard so much about Fuller and how the Warriors front office didn't want to take high schoolers, thus passing on Kobe. Nobody remembers him except diehard Warrior fans before all the bandwagon came along..
What I love about your content is it can be watched over and over unlike a pack opening or a gameplay I've watched your KD what if maybe 10 times since I first saw it
Cool list. Thanks for defining "bust." It's actually a much more ambiguous word than people realize. A couple honorary mentions: Marvin Williams: Okay career, but drafted right before Chris Paul Jan Vesley/Jimmer Ferdette: Awful careers, drafted before Klay Thompson, Kawhi Leonard, and Jimmy Butler Michael Beasley: drafted before Westbrook, Kevin Love Great videos. Keep it up!!!!
Owen Stuart though Giannis is amazing, he wasn't that good when he first started. He wasn't really a steal because he wasn't that good. If he was good back then and then got drafted late, that would make him a steal
Awesome video! And I'm glad you focused on players who had a chance rather than players who still could. If you haven't, you could do a video on the reverse, undrafted success stories like Ben Wallace or Avery Johnson.
That is a good list. Good rules as I dun like people say Oden and Morrison are busts. They are just unlucky. However, what do you think about Bargani(1st) and Bennett(1st)?
+dicksonh Bargnani has averaged 16 ppg for his career. Obviously that's deceiving because he's not good but I wouldn't put him in the top 7. And bennett might end up here but I'm gonna give him a few more seasons.
I don't think Bennett should be considered a bust, there wasn't much hype on him leading into the draft. It was a real big surprise that he got picked 1st overall. It was just a bad pick by the cavaliers.
I don't really consider Bennet a bust as much as I consider the cavs to just be stupid. he had no hype coming into the draft literally nobody thought he was going number 1. there were also many mock drafts that didn't even have him top 10.
evaggelos rapt true...but Giannis was the only all star drafted in the 2013 NBA draft after Anthony Bennett...so he wouldn’t be as high on the list as Hasheem Thabeet or LaRue Martin
I have spent the last 4 days watching countless videos on your channel, and I have to say I've enjoyed your videos a lot !!! I have already recommended your channel to a few of my friends. Keep up the good work !
Mike, I'm VERY LATE to this channel, but I am BINGE WATCHING the videos now !! I appreciate another NBA fan that actually puts some serious time and research into their craft - "awesome sauce" is allllllllllll in these videos, mannnnnnn - keep up the greatness, brotha' !!
What if the Supersonics accepted the Bulls offer of Scotie Pippen for Shawn Kemp and Ricky Pierce? Would Jordan be able to make the second three-peat with Kemp instead of Pippen. And dennis rodman wouldn´t go to the bulls as Kemp would take over the pf position. Could Jordan do it?
You gotta be kidding me. I'm at work, messing around looking at sports videos and stumble accross a former teammate hahah No. Way. Good for you Mike nice to see you're doing well. -Dylan Burns
Hi Mike! Please make a video about 7 players who had been benefit with the team playing styles/system and actually fulfill their full potential (for example, Nash&Suns, Kidd&Nets, Lin&Knicks(without Melo&Amare), Rondo&Celtics, Leonard&Spurs) Or do a video about 7 players who had been disappointed with their team chemistry/system, and never been able to met the expectation(for example, Iverson&Pistons, Howard&Lakers. etc). Btw, I love your videos, a great way to talk about basketball!
Euan Rana at best cj will be a one time all star. Giannis is still getting better and his future is relatively unknown. Neither of these players are anything near the hall of famers that were after the busts on this list
Greek freak, cj McCollum, Rudy gobert, victor olidipo, Steven Adams and Schroeder, as well as kcp and Noel were a bad draft class. Get the fuck out of here.
Is it possible to do a video about what is the main reason that causes the NBA to play more small ball and less traditional centers? What/who is the main reason/person behind this change? I think all the 90s basketball fans would like to know. Thank you Mike!
I met LaRue a few years back at a UPS event. I was in UPS' upper management and LaRue has a high-ranking position in HR. He makes a very nice salary today. He also SMOKES A LOT!
Love the video's, just wondering why Bennett wasn't on the list? I'm from Toronto, and want him to do well, but he can't even get on an NBA roster. I know his draft class is still pretty young and was a little weak, but I'm not sure that he'll be in the NBA this November. Keep up the good work and I'd love to see some more video's about teams that no longer exist.
As I live in the DC area, I heard of Kwame Brown. Because my dad, bother, and myself followed the Wizards quite a bit in the 2002-2003 season. And I went to one Wizards game during that season. Which of course meant I saw Michael Jordan play. I remember hearing about Kwame Brown because my dad told me he was the youngest player on the team at about 20. But then I didn't hear really about him again until last year when I watched a countdown video on biggest sports busts.
I had season's tickets for the Magic when Darko Milicic played for them. I've never seen a 7fter miss so many layups and not hold on to so many rebounds in my entire life. I one time watched him miss 4 layups in a row getting is own rebound and finally not getting the rebound on the 5th miss. Unbelievable.
+rahowhero True but the difference was Moses would eventually MAKE the layup at the end and was MVP. The only MVP Darko would see is leaving the parking garage: My Voucher Paid
So I know there are going to be disagreements with this list, which is okay, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just want to say tho that I added a few rules to my definition of a bust because that made my list a little different. You can google draft busts and find a 100 lists that look the same, I wanted mine to be special in some way.
Also…
1. If you want to talk some NBA with me, follow me on Twitter @MikeKorz. I try my best to read every comment but they can get overwhelming. On Twitter, I see everything.
2. Reasons that I left certain players off
Players like Greg Oden, Sam Bowie, Len Bias, etc.- Injuries contributed to their lack of success. These players are obviously still busts, but like I said I think a player who has no excuse for their horrible career is more worthy of the bust title.
Players like Adam Morrison- Weak draft class, the players taken immediately after him were nothing special compared to some busts who were taken before hall of famers.
Players like Anthony Bennett- Well on his way to making this list one day, tho at this point it’s to early to judge.
+Mike Korzemba Len Bias wasn't injured he DIED
what if Michael Jordan went to Portland
what if kwame brown wasn't a draft bust?
Hey mike, I was thinking of a what if and I thought of this. "What if Michael Jordan was in the 2003 draft class?" I mean he would still have played for the bulls and wizards, but some voodoo magic let's him redo his career with one of the best draft classes ever.
Mike,do 7 draft steals
What if Dell Curry pulled out
😂😂
+Tyler Nathan This is actually a good idea, what if steph curry never existed
😂😂😂💀💀💀
Unoriginal.
+Tyler Nathan "puerto rican pull-out don't be a bitch" My dad said to me
Im glad u kept injured players out. Greg Oden was a monster until injuries stole his future.
Xniaz I hate when that happens, superstar caliber players injured and never returning even to all star levels.
Ian 09 Exactly, I was even riding the Drose train, still am though.
Ronaldo Mendoza lol i remember those days when everyone will called you a bandwagon if you says something good about d rose, aaah good time
@@ronaldomendoza7578
He coming back
He averaged 9 and 7 when he was healthy lol there's a very good chance he would have been a bust
No injuries? Gregg Oden must be jumping with joy. Let's be honest, he ain't jumping with those knees
The guy would be decent or even an all-star if he didn't get an injury.
He's repeatedly lifting his arms up and down in joy. No jumping lol
Idk how Greg oden is a bust.....dude had a terrible knee
Damn. Portland can't catch a break.
First Larue Martin.
Then they skipped over MJ
And then they choose Greg Oden over KD.
Greg oden was going to be really good but the Injury's killed him
Let's also not forget the fact that they traded away Moses Malone for peanuts.
What about telfair for Portland
Brandon roy was gonna be great too then got hurt. bill walton mvp then gets hurt. They been cursed
@@jacobstoppelmoor4622 he wasnt gonna be better than KD
loved this video man!
+JPballer #20 Thanks bro!
+Mike Korzemba I Love Your Videos Man There kinda True
+Mike Korzemba you are wrong about one thing bennett does not have anymore time to turn things around he is done int he nba
Kwame Brown God bless is him is a scrub I'm done bruh lmao why did he have to say it on TV...
Stephen a Smith lol
Lmao
+Carl Grimes Kwame is the goat
Stephen A Smith knows what's up. Kwame was a train wreck of a player.
Stephen A is hilarous
I'm just getting into basketball now and you were one of the first channels I found. I'm loving these videos man, really getting me more interested in the game. Early congrats on 100k since I know you'll get it soon!
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Man, try to be nice and get slammed by L's? Guess that's it for me and basketball then, so long everyone :P
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+Shane W
Great Video Mike!
I have 3 suggestions that i hope you do take to consideration.
1. What if Brandon Roy never got injured?
2. I heard, back in like 2007 - Kobe Bryant might have been traded to the Pistons. What if that also happened?
3. What if the Spurs didn't trade for Kawhi Leonard - allowing him to remain a Pacer?
Cryo I would love to see that
I remember rumors of koby playing in Philly too
triangleswinger RC Yes. Kobe was nearly on the verge of going to Philly lol
Jan Vesely was picked before Klay Thompson, Kawhi, and Jimmy Butler
Oubre GOAT He's the 🐐
ClassicGamer2004 in europa he was the 3rd best player in a euroleague champion Fenerbahçe roster after Bogdan Bogdanovic and Ekpe Udoh
He played in Serbia. Partizan Belgrade
In Europe he was a beast, and he still is after his NBA career.
i wanna be like mike... korzemba
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What if Steve Nash stayed with the Mavericks?
yep
+Abdul Khan Hmm I don't see this one often. Good idea!
Yes
+Mike Korzemba ya I said this in a video about a month ago. just assumed u didn't want to go that far into the past, since u didn't say anything lol
+Mike Korzemba Please reply I will cry of happyness
Top 7 biggest busts in WNBA history...
What The Fudge
Lmao nice one bro
+Nit Picker Great idea.
Lol I get it 😂😂😂
All of the players
THANK YOU for adding Fuller! As a diehard Warrior fan I heard so much about Fuller and how the Warriors front office didn't want to take high schoolers, thus passing on Kobe. Nobody remembers him except diehard Warrior fans before all the bandwagon came along..
Two years ago and he was almost at 100k and now he's at more than a million. Time flies
You need to make a what if grizzlies took harden
+seggyjake34 Yesss
Mike Harden Rudy Zbo Marc yea they would've won it
What if the Bulls took Westbrook?
first off there would be no julias ranol you might aswell take all the ds out
or the Thunder kept Harden.
What I love about your content is it can be watched over and over unlike a pack opening or a gameplay I've watched your KD what if maybe 10 times since I first saw it
10,000 sub special: What Would've Happened if the Celtics kept Scalabrine?
Answer: seven rings. GOAT.
4:28
Kwame brown was drafted in 2001, not 2002 :)
Cool list. Thanks for defining "bust." It's actually a much more ambiguous word than people realize.
A couple honorary mentions:
Marvin Williams: Okay career, but drafted right before Chris Paul
Jan Vesley/Jimmer Ferdette: Awful careers, drafted before Klay Thompson, Kawhi Leonard, and Jimmy Butler
Michael Beasley: drafted before Westbrook, Kevin Love
Great videos. Keep it up!!!!
Mike Korzemba do a "WHAT IF SHAQ STAYED WITH THE LAKERS"
Or what if Shaq stayed with the Magic?
Now do best NBA draft steals!
Damian lillard. The nets could've gotten him if they hadn't traded the pick to keep deron Williams on the team.
santino anthonyz Giannis Antetokounmpo
Owen Stuart though Giannis is amazing, he wasn't that good when he first started. He wasn't really a steal because he wasn't that good. If he was good back then and then got drafted late, that would make him a steal
Isaiah Thomas
LaRue Martin, Sam Bowie, Greg Oden... my poor Blazers
+Andrew Barrett the reason why open was injured is because he weighed like over 280
Pounds
+Andrew Barrett oden should have slimmed down to 246 pounds
He's got baby Dame DOLLA up there hahaha Dame's the opposite of a bust!
ElMuchachoJumbo bowie was actually good in the games he played he averaged 10 points 7.5 rebounds for his career
Lol you know your a bust when andrei bargnani is better than you
Sports Works bargnani averaged 16 ppg in his career.
hes really not that bad
Jack Dovi yup he's just soft
The Blazers are geniuses at blowing draft picks.
I hope vids like this can become daily
FOH calling me a scrub
Troy Smith ur stupid, sarcastic or stupid
Werent even good enough for d league
What if Larry Bird and Magic Johnson switched places
thats a sick idea
At 6:04 Mutumbo was like I told you to I was gonna take the trash out. Darko was like what trash? Mutumbo said you, fool lol.
Awesome video! And I'm glad you focused on players who had a chance rather than players who still could. If you haven't, you could do a video on the reverse, undrafted success stories like Ben Wallace or Avery Johnson.
That is a good list. Good rules as I dun like people say Oden and Morrison are busts. They are just unlucky. However, what do you think about Bargani(1st) and Bennett(1st)?
+dicksonh Bargnani has averaged 16 ppg for his career. Obviously that's deceiving because he's not good but I wouldn't put him in the top 7. And bennett might end up here but I'm gonna give him a few more seasons.
+Mike Korzemba nice work, keep it on! Ive subbed.
I don't think Bennett should be considered a bust, there wasn't much hype on him leading into the draft. It was a real big surprise that he got picked 1st overall. It was just a bad pick by the cavaliers.
I don't really consider Bennet a bust as much as I consider the cavs to just be stupid. he had no hype coming into the draft literally nobody thought he was going number 1. there were also many mock drafts that didn't even have him top 10.
***** im still hopeing embiid ends up being good.
mike nice video !! But Anthony Bennett should be on this list because now 4 years after he was drafted #1 overall pick he isnt playing in the nba
evaggelos rapt true...but Giannis was the only all star drafted in the 2013 NBA draft after Anthony Bennett...so he wouldn’t be as high on the list as Hasheem Thabeet or LaRue Martin
@@CraigMcGuinn you forgot oladipo of all people
What if Nick Anderson made just 1 of his 4 ft's in Game 1 of the NBA finals
And Nick Anderson Miraculously Makes 4 Free Throws He'd Be The Hero
I have spent the last 4 days watching countless videos on your channel, and I have to say I've enjoyed your videos a lot !!! I have already recommended your channel to a few of my friends. Keep up the good work !
Mike, I'm VERY LATE to this channel, but I am BINGE WATCHING the videos now !! I appreciate another NBA fan that actually puts some serious time and research into their craft - "awesome sauce" is allllllllllll in these videos, mannnnnnn - keep up the greatness, brotha' !!
What if the Supersonics accepted the Bulls offer of Scotie Pippen for Shawn Kemp and Ricky Pierce? Would Jordan be able to make the second three-peat with Kemp instead of Pippen. And dennis rodman wouldn´t go to the bulls as Kemp would take over the pf position. Could Jordan do it?
Worst trades in NBA history please!!!
Yes worst trades plz
+Gmac definitely will be doing this!
+Mike Korzemba
Bet the Knicks will be involved in half of these trades lol
for 100k do a GIANT WHAT IF all the back in the 60s and make it lead ALL THE WAY up till now... if thats not too hard hahah
You gotta be kidding me. I'm at work, messing around looking at sports videos and stumble accross a former teammate hahah No. Way. Good for you Mike nice to see you're doing well.
-Dylan Burns
Dylan Burns Dylan Burns
You're vids are awesome mike!
The first pic u used for Larue Martin was Dr.J (Julius Ervin)
*Erving
+Keven Sanchez Thanks
A little less than 2k less subs left lets go I've been here since 30k
now do the top 7 biggest draft steals!!!
this guy is very original, i love it. Not too many youtubers like him. I can already see him gaining A LOT of subs
a 'What if' of Michael Jordan drafted by the Trail Blazers, it would be long but a really nice 100.000 special, awesome channel Mike!
That moment when you realise jon koncak has the same birthday as you. 😐🔫
That sad sad moment 😞
What if Jordan went to Orlando.Like this!
its all larry browns fault that darco was a bust cuz he only played 5 fucking minutes
well yeah he got drafted to a 50+ win team
Hi Mike! Please make a video about 7 players who had been benefit with the team playing styles/system and actually fulfill their full potential (for example, Nash&Suns, Kidd&Nets, Lin&Knicks(without Melo&Amare), Rondo&Celtics, Leonard&Spurs) Or do a video about 7 players who had been disappointed with their team chemistry/system, and never been able to met the expectation(for example, Iverson&Pistons, Howard&Lakers. etc). Btw, I love your videos, a great way to talk about basketball!
Tianye Cao lin would be a HOF. Nash would have to pass less.
Great channel bro!! You're growing at an exponential rate!!
What if LeBron stayed with the heat
They would've still fucking. No difference
Or what if Kobe got traded for LeBron in 2006
if I was tge blazers, I would never draft a big man again....
Larue Martin
Bill Walton
Sam Bowie
Greg Oden
+Daniel Yankun Don't forget Greg Oden...
+KJ Jackson i put greg oden
Bill Walton is an MVP, he just got hurt all the time
Modern Dicksword My dad told me he sucked though.
Walton is the reason they have an NBA title
i guess Anthony Bennett should not be on any bust lists since that draft class was horrible but he could be the worst number 1 overall ever
Avrami Barasch Giannis Antetekoumpo and CJ Mccollumn was on that draft class
Avrami Barasch neither of them were seen as superstars
Euan Rana at best cj will be a one time all star. Giannis is still getting better and his future is relatively unknown. Neither of these players are anything near the hall of famers that were after the busts on this list
He is an all star starter. My point is it wasn't the terrible draft everyone is saying it was.
Koh Smoger A draft class with one all star after 4 years is pretty bad
Wow I just subscribed love your videos dude, you get straight to the point and you don’t bs and sugar coat anything. Much respect 🙏🏾
You're channel is so good. You should have over 100k in my opinion.
No Anthony Bennett?
besides oladipo his draft class really wasn't that good
Greek freak? CJ McCollum? Rudy Gobert? Steven Adams? KCP? Dennis Schroeder?
Koh Smoger It took years and they weren’t expected to be great.
@@theoneandonlyrustyshaklefo6256 but they are now. that class was seen as trash until now three all stars a mvp a dop and a most improved
GIVE ME THABEET BOYS AND FREE MY SOUL, I WANT TO GET LOST IN THE PICK N ROLL AND BRICK THE FADE!
How do u not have Antony Bennett
Blazzing fire ikr
Blazzing fire bad draft class. Very new so not quite a 7 bust of all time
He got injured right?
Aditya Kurnia no he didint he just sucked
Greek freak, cj McCollum, Rudy gobert, victor olidipo, Steven Adams and Schroeder, as well as kcp and Noel were a bad draft class. Get the fuck out of here.
Is it possible to do a video about what is the main reason that causes the NBA to play more small ball and less traditional centers? What/who is the main reason/person behind this change? I think all the 90s basketball fans would like to know. Thank you Mike!
I met LaRue a few years back at a UPS event. I was in UPS' upper management and LaRue has a high-ranking position in HR. He makes a very nice salary today. He also SMOKES A LOT!
You forgot Kevin Durant and Dwight Howard.
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KD is easily top 3 in the league, but fuck KD for joining golden state lmao
+flicksh0t he not top 3 he top 5
Ultra 2K G0d But yet you liked your own comment,and you also didnt put a period or start your sentence off with a capital letter. Hyporcrite af.
KD's a top 3 player in the league, gtfo
He told Kareem to put some respek on his name
Do a face reveal for 100k
+Lukas Schneider do you understand a joke. And how is that offense wtf
😂
More videos, more videos on little talked about NBA history, a topic I really enjoy. keep up the good work
Thanks from the UK dude, awesome vids.
No Jimmer?
Joseph Kleen jimmer wasn't really a bust he wasn't given an opportunity
Can you do what if lebron got injured and never lived up to his potential
lol wtf
What if Derrick Rose never started getting annual knee injuries?
He'd turn into D Rose 2.0 there you go
If Derrick Rose never got injured it would be a fuckin' miracle.
Lonzo is a bust
awesome video as always keep up the good work
I appreciate this less than ten min video, shows that you care about the content more than the money. Thank you!
How many likes will this get
TAWOG/THELOUDHOUSE/2K 2
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ANTHONY BENNETT "WOOOOAHH" *Crowd cheers* "Woooahh!"
Mike Korzemba is one of the best you tubers rn in my opinion. He deserves a lot more subs for Wat he does. You're great man keep it up.
you have great videos, keep it up!
Love the video's, just wondering why Bennett wasn't on the list? I'm from Toronto, and want him to do well, but he can't even get on an NBA roster. I know his draft class is still pretty young and was a little weak, but I'm not sure that he'll be in the NBA this November. Keep up the good work and I'd love to see some more video's about teams that no longer exist.
Been here since 5k man, keep up the great vids!!
Your voice really makes this come alive
This video is awesome definetly one of my favorites keep up the great work👍!
love these kind of vids keep up the good work
I love your videos man. Thanks
Hey Mike, I'm not even a huge NBA fan but your videos are nonetheless highly entertaining and full of great insight. I wish you nothing but the best
I'm not even that big an NBA fan, I mean I follow casually, but these vids are just really well done and informative it's tough to not binge
i just subscribed 😊😊 good vids love iitt keep up the good wooorrkkk😅 do what if nash stayed with the mavericks pls 🙏
Nice video Mike Korzemba
As I live in the DC area, I heard of Kwame Brown. Because my dad, bother, and myself followed the Wizards quite a bit in the 2002-2003 season. And I went to one Wizards game during that season. Which of course meant I saw Michael Jordan play. I remember hearing about Kwame Brown because my dad told me he was the youngest player on the team at about 20. But then I didn't hear really about him again until last year when I watched a countdown video on biggest sports busts.
WOW! 100k goal reached! Mike is a BEAST!
lmao that dame baby thing on mike's laptop is legendary
Lmao lovin the wallpaper in the background 👍
Great job mike. I suggest make a clip about "draft debates of all time". For example:
Lebron or Carmelo
Parker or Wiggins
Thank you.
i love this channel. dope!
nice video u put a lot of effort in ti these
thanks Mike for your videos....make more bro.
Congrats on 400k subs
Great list. I've seen a couple dozen biggest bust lists and none understood the meaning of a bust. Great job.
Nice video Mike Korzemba
Nice video Mike Korzemba
I had season's tickets for the Magic when Darko Milicic played for them. I've never seen a 7fter miss so many layups and not hold on to so many rebounds in my entire life. I one time watched him miss 4 layups in a row getting is own rebound and finally not getting the rebound on the 5th miss. Unbelievable.
+rahowhero True but the difference was Moses would eventually MAKE the layup at the end and was MVP. The only MVP Darko would see is leaving the parking garage: My Voucher Paid
We need a part 2 of this
*shawn bradley sends this fellow a bottle of champagne for keeping him off the list*
Bustin' makes me feel good
The video didn't play right away and I could literally see his lips starting to say "WHAT'S UP GUYS??" Lol great video though! 👌