Once he had that hard fall in the semis, I think it was game 6, he just wasn't the same. I don't think the media was wrong in prompting him up when he was averaging 31-9-6 on 55/44/85 shooting splits across his first 10 playoff games this year. He was truly taking over the league. Just unfortunate to have that injury. These things happen, its okay, he's young.
Players like ant and Tatum are overhyped because they have “great teams” but somehow players like Luka and Jokic gets criticized when their team don’t play great…
The league has a reputation of racism. We all know who the racists are and we know why..... Luka and Jokic were overhyped.. They compared Luka to Jordan and Bron.. They compared Jokic to Wilt and Shaq.. Ant/Jordan is a meme.. Tatum gets absolutely no credit. He's undervalued. Listen to ESPN covering the Minnesota vs Denver game.. Very clearly rooting for Denver.. The commentator sounded upset and the ESPN analysts created a narrative that it's bizarre Denver lost as if it was a fluke..
No. He is already one of the FACES of the league along with Doncic, Jokic, Giannis, and others. He can grow into being THE GUY as he gets closer to his prime.
You can only be the guy if you're the best player tho. Sure maybe back then SG prototypes can be the best but the players nowadays like luka/jokic are basically lebron prototypes that can controls the whole game PLUS scoring.
Ant is not even top 5 for “face of the league” . NBA media had to hype him up because the fact of Doncic being the actual face of the league is terrifying to them. Ant is just another D book with highlight dunks.
Game 2 Phoenix wasn't a stinker unless you're only looking at shooting %. Impacting winning isn't only about efficiency. His defense, playmaking and rebounding was great that game, I thought it was actually a mature Ant game where he wasn't forcing shots. He created for others more because he was doubled a lot and his shot wasn't falling. Even in the Mavs series, even though his first 2 games were bad, he averaged 25/9/8. The TOs especially in Game 2 were rough and I'd say those 2 games were his true stinkers. In the other games, even if his shooting efficiency was off he contributed with defense, rebounding and playmaking and was still a net positive.
everybody turns to mj, d wade, kobe when the perimeter defender they faced is grayson allen and had all mighty nurkic and dpoy candidate jokic at the rim
He put the league on notice but I don't believe he's all of a sudden better than Ja. Ja is less likely to go quiet on offense. Particularly, when it's needed most. I like Ant and Tatum but they're hot and cold
I give the wolves props for beating the nuggets in 7, but they get no credit for beating the suns. I never thought that suns team was worth a damn all season and it only seemed like after they got swept people took their blindfolds off and saw the truth.
People were just saying some of his moves remind them of MJ's game. That's not the same as saying he will have MJ's career...I don't know why people interpreted "his game reminds me of young MJ sometimes" to "he is the next MJ". Ant hates the comparison too
It’s sad that people are basing their opinions on ant from reacting to what people in the media said. Critique him for his actions in a way that’s fair. Doesn’t mean you have to worship him or anything, but the man exceeded expectations with this playoff run. Give criticism and credit where it is due.
Uh yeah they propped him up…with the hopes of an an African-American taking over as not the future, but the “now” face of the league. Compared him to MJ, which is not an apt comparison. He’s more Tracy Macgrady. Sorry, but the league is international and those boys coming from overseas learn the game the right way. Athleticism, specifically the vertical component, is not the be-all, end-all to playing the game…it’s the combination of IQ and heart. The white euros are labeled as not athletic. In fact, Luka’s been tagged as a less athletic version of LB. Luka IS athletic…just not the type of athlete that sells Slam magazine
He’s ok. I came into the playoffs thinking he could be a top 5 player in the near future. Here and now I don’t think he’ll ever crack top 5 he’s super immature kinda a cornball and shouldn’t be on camera much until he learns how to talk better.
Sadly he wasn't going up against the worst paint achor of all time in that fat Serbian so he wasn't scoring for fun against Dallas like he was against the Nuggets. He might be Michael Jordan but sadly he ran into the next Lebron. #MFFL
Once he had that hard fall in the semis, I think it was game 6, he just wasn't the same. I don't think the media was wrong in prompting him up when he was averaging 31-9-6 on 55/44/85 shooting splits across his first 10 playoff games this year. He was truly taking over the league. Just unfortunate to have that injury. These things happen, its okay, he's young.
Brotha he had no injury he was just bad this series stop it lol
What injury?!?! Lmao chill out, it just isn’t his time.
Dude u don't know what u talking about Ant was just tired when wcf started
@@Daveyjdigital how was he tired, when they played 11games and mavs played 12
Have you watched those full games? Because he DOESN’T HAS ANY injury
Players like ant and Tatum are overhyped because they have “great teams” but somehow players like Luka and Jokic gets criticized when their team don’t play great…
We all know why lol
absolutely. Tatum is a Tito Jackson compared to Michael.
That’s how it’s been since the beginning of time
The league has a reputation of racism. We all know who the racists are and we know why..... Luka and Jokic were overhyped.. They compared Luka to Jordan and Bron.. They compared Jokic to Wilt and Shaq.. Ant/Jordan is a meme.. Tatum gets absolutely no credit. He's undervalued. Listen to ESPN covering the Minnesota vs Denver game.. Very clearly rooting for Denver.. The commentator sounded upset and the ESPN analysts created a narrative that it's bizarre Denver lost as if it was a fluke..
@@michaelmoore3373 so Tatum should win a championship this year right???
No. He is already one of the FACES of the league along with Doncic, Jokic, Giannis, and others. He can grow into being THE GUY as he gets closer to his prime.
You can only be the guy if you're the best player tho. Sure maybe back then SG prototypes can be the best but the players nowadays like luka/jokic are basically lebron prototypes that can controls the whole game PLUS scoring.
Jordan was the face before winning Ant is 22 u cant blame him for going to the wcf
Jordan wasmt the face till he was 26 he didn't win till he was28
can't count your chickens before they even hatch. stop all the hype and comparisons when there's nothing to compare.
Ant is not even top 5 for “face of the league” .
NBA media had to hype him up because the fact of Doncic being the actual face of the league is terrifying to them.
Ant is just another D book with highlight dunks.
@@MFFLTALK lol casual and will be the best player on team usa definitely top 3 Luka isn't top 3
@@MFFLTALKAnts defense puts him above booker. Dont speak anymore dude.
I love AE and JA. I can’t wait to see what they bring next season. I believe the next 3 years one of them will get a ring.
Game 2 Phoenix wasn't a stinker unless you're only looking at shooting %. Impacting winning isn't only about efficiency. His defense, playmaking and rebounding was great that game, I thought it was actually a mature Ant game where he wasn't forcing shots. He created for others more because he was doubled a lot and his shot wasn't falling.
Even in the Mavs series, even though his first 2 games were bad, he averaged 25/9/8. The TOs especially in Game 2 were rough and I'd say those 2 games were his true stinkers. In the other games, even if his shooting efficiency was off he contributed with defense, rebounding and playmaking and was still a net positive.
4:30 so by Joel’s logic Tatum is in fact a top 5 player in the league 🤷♂️
To answer the title, yes. He’s the MGP
everybody turns to mj, d wade, kobe when the perimeter defender they faced is grayson allen and had all mighty nurkic and dpoy candidate jokic at the rim
Hes on his way he will grow i onow he'll be a hall of famer
We did this to D Mitch and Booker too.
He put the league on notice but I don't believe he's all of a sudden better than Ja. Ja is less likely to go quiet on offense. Particularly, when it's needed most. I like Ant and Tatum but they're hot and cold
Yes
One minute in and Dehls has found a reason to bring Jayson Tatums name up
I give the wolves props for beating the nuggets in 7, but they get no credit for beating the suns. I never thought that suns team was worth a damn all season and it only seemed like after they got swept people took their blindfolds off and saw the truth.
they compared him to the greatest of all time lol… great player but overhyped like crazy
People were just saying some of his moves remind them of MJ's game. That's not the same as saying he will have MJ's career...I don't know why people interpreted "his game reminds me of young MJ sometimes" to "he is the next MJ". Ant hates the comparison too
Luka put him right in his place
people want an american to be the face of the league so badly 😂
It’s sad that people are basing their opinions on ant from reacting to what people in the media said. Critique him for his actions in a way that’s fair. Doesn’t mean you have to worship him or anything, but the man exceeded expectations with this playoff run. Give criticism and credit where it is due.
Holy glaze
Luka is the coldest MF ever lol I know you Jordan supporters are laughing. It's true tho
Edwards is good but can we relax? He’s not on the level of shai Luka jokic or Giannis.
You guys are the face of the league. Just face it.
It’s because of kat
EDWARDS! FACE OF THE LEAGUE!? NAH! MORE LIKE "THE MOUTH OF THE LEAGUE"! 🤣 ITS LUKA DONCIC WHO IS NOW THE SOON TO BE FACE OF THE NBA!
5ive is the 5ace
Dehls sounded like Bill Simmons at the 2:37 mark bringing up a Celtics player lol
Kat is the problem
Uh yeah they propped him up…with the hopes of an an African-American taking over as not the future, but the “now” face of the league. Compared him to MJ, which is not an apt comparison. He’s more Tracy Macgrady. Sorry, but the league is international and those boys coming from overseas learn the game the right way. Athleticism, specifically the vertical component, is not the be-all, end-all to playing the game…it’s the combination of IQ and heart.
The white euros are labeled as not athletic. In fact, Luka’s been tagged as a less athletic version of LB. Luka IS athletic…just not the type of athlete that sells Slam magazine
Luka the face
talk about the mavs beating the celtics… stop all this cap
He’s ok. I came into the playoffs thinking he could be a top 5 player in the near future. Here and now I don’t think he’ll ever crack top 5 he’s super immature kinda a cornball and shouldn’t be on camera much until he learns how to talk better.
Sadly he wasn't going up against the worst paint achor of all time in that fat Serbian so he wasn't scoring for fun against Dallas like he was against the Nuggets. He might be Michael Jordan but sadly he ran into the next Lebron. #MFFL
exactly