It's just hilarious that two of the least athletic players of the last 20 years are easily the best players in the NBA right now. All we have heard is about how greats of past generations could never survive today. Luka and Jokic are singlehandedly destroying that garbage narrative.
@@skap_attackThey aren’t really destroying any narrative. Jokic and Luka have completely different skill sets compared to those past players. Those past players may still play well in today’s game but Luka and jokic playing well has nothing to do with that.
@@ApexDuck69 Ok? Jokic and Luka are still elite skill wise. So what narrative are they destroying? They are slow maybe but not unskilled. They are their own unique players they aren’t like any 90s player.
2:12 It's not hate toward foreign born players, it's hate toward WIHTE foreign born players. After all, Kenya Smith, Charlene Barks, Quak, and the rest of stooges love Joel Embidd.
Bottom line is, the foreign players for the most part are fundamentally sound, team oriented, and high IQ players who are actually saving the NBA right now. The majority of American players have turned the NBA into the Globetrotters. It’s hard to watch at times.
if gilbert arenas thinks europeans are slower, cant jump and have no athleticism then how are they succesful according to his logic? they must be smarter.
High IQ is the key phrase here. Obviously everyone has lapses but is so many low iq plays in the NBA now. From coaches too. I wouldn't mind a team giving a good EU coach a try.
@@vanceharkema5131 that sihtty movie plays every time the brain-free, title-free, mvp-free opens his IQ zero mouth.😐 STFU gil, you did nothing then and you are doing even less now.😩💩🤡bye felicia🤣🍻😁✌😎
@@BallCDO westbrook boxed out his own team mates for free throw rebounds and checked in late game for garbage time assists, points or whatever else he needed to get that triple double average. It was pathetic.
It always cracks me up that the "media" seems to hate the European players, but it's actually about their skin colour. They are fine with Giannis and Wemby, but they don't like Luka and Jokic.
Nah Giannis was getting ripped apart before he won his ring. Even when he won his ring there was talks about he can’t be the face of the NBA cause his last name is hard to pronounce. Embiid seems to be one of the only foreign player so far the media have selected as the chosen one even though he has never made the conference finals 😂😂
@@andrewebb3283i clicked on your pfp to check your past comments on this channel and just had to laugh... How did i know you were "one of those" as soon as i saw you bring up race... 😂 Ya'll are so predictable.
Luka is on his own level and is one of the very few who can become a player who dominates a era like Kobe, Duncan, Magic/Bird, etc... This dude is a prodigy, at Wemby's age the guy was already a EuroLeague MVP
The best part is that they aren’t even chubby. They just don’t rock six packs but six packs = skill in basketball apparently. They just hate the fact all the best players right now are Europeans and Luka will be the next face of the league.
@@larry2281 you don't choose who is the face the people and children choose and how come white kids still don't wear Luka or Jokic jerseys. The children wear Kyrie and Ja jerseys
Jokić’s stats from last year’s playoffs (which he most likely would’ve matched this post-season, if it wasn’t for his crappy supporting cast) are just mind-boggling.
Agreed completely on all of this. If Jokic had one reliable teammate he would likely be going on a three pear right now. Murray didn't play at all 3 seasons ago and played like complete and total trash this year.
All MPJ, AG and KCP needed to do was not combine for only 16 pts in game 7, and Nuggets would be heading to the finals rn. They would've beat the Mavs convincingly imo.
@skap attack Every single time I see Stephen A Smith, I can't stop laughing. This mellow fellow guy missed careers, as in my opinion he should be a comic, like Jim Carrey. Greetings from Poland. Pozdrawiam serdecznie
I am hoping the Mavericks win it all cause most likely: -Luka will be Finals MVP -Joker NBA MVP -Rudy Gobert Defensive MVP All overseas players and the media can sit and spin 😂
@Nnnnn676 lol I also think there is racism like the whole thing where jokic was going to win and then embiid won because perkings played the race card but giannis was literally called the Robin to Middleton's batman lets not get it twisted
Gil said "they're not athletic enough" wtf do you want a bunch of acrobats doing flips n shit with the ball or what?? They put the ball in the hole that's all that matters
@@andreasl_fr2666 that is what makes Gilbert hatred towards them crazy, Gilbert arenas says get rid of European players because they can't defend, but Gilbert arenas was a horrible defender! And he was a skill player who wasn't considered an explosive athlete, Gilbert arenas is one of the reasons I will never underestimate people's hatred being based on tribalism.
You need some athleticism, but average athlete who is skilled beats unskilled great athlete. This is what made Jordan so great he was a great athlete and a highly skilled basketball player.
Luka and the Mavs really screwed up the plans of a LOT of the sports media. They were locked into Anthony Edwards or SGA in the Finals, followed by one of those players becoming the "Face of the League" going forward. It breaks my heart to see their disappointment. 😄
With Bron KD and Steph on their way out, the media desperately needs their new face of the league. 👨🏼🦱👨🏿 They don't like Luka or Jokic but keep trying to prop up their next guy like SGA, Ant, etc. Notice what Luka and Jokic don't have in common with the rest of the guys? 🤔
NBA is American league, they want American player to represent them. Their Fans wont fall for foreign player because of their indoctrination how great America is.
@@Zemlja_je_ravna Americans don’t care where people come from. If what you said was true then how come Embiid and SGA are being promoted since they’re both foreigners? Don’t conflagrate NBA media with the rest of America. Americans love euro players like Wemby, Luka, Joker, Giannis etc because they’re fun to watch.
@@TheLouHam Embiid got citizenship, SGA is from the same continent. NBA is black league so that goes in their favor. For your info Embiid will play for USA in Olympics. I still think fans wont fall for foreign players, they don't even know where the Europe is on the map.
@@jbm421 this forsure 🤣 he simply doesnt want to see white people win at something that has for the most part been dominated by black people. Its a common thing in the basketball community, even the black community as a whole. Hasnt said a word about anyone like wemby or giannis, only the “slow and unathletic”. Code word for white people.
Luka is one of the only modern players with the stone cold killer instinct and mindset in the modern game. That alone, that willingness to step up on big stages, deliver, and cut hearts out, is what makes him so beloved by the fans. It's also what makes it so confusing that he gets so much disrespect from the media. They're always trying to lift up passive aggressive sissies like LeBum, and here, a LEGIT KILLER falls into your lap and averages nearly a 35 point triple double, and talks trash like Bird or Jordan, and they do nothing but shit on him. IT'S FUCKING MIND BOGGLING. WHY????
Seeing Luka drain threes as he comes out the gate in game 5 just yelling at the crowd to go home... that did it for me. #1 Jokic #2 Luka. These unathletic plumbers are exposing the NBA for the racist, delusional drama queens that they are - both the overpaid players and the overpaid "analysts". I was hoping for a Skap flame video on the Wolves, but this is good for now 🤣
And Luka is actually strong for his size. 7ft KAT can’t back people down and is bricking threes while Luka used his size advantage and passing skills in the post. Dallas had an insane amount of points in the paint.
@@ReverendSam1 Eureopans are white, most american top players if not all are black. Yeah, black players are more athletic, but doesn't make them better necessarely.
Because they promote treir own race while ignoring stats. And they say white people are genetically inferior to black players. Imagine the roles reversed.
Sports commentators are the only people that can be wrong all the time and still keep their jobs. They are also incredibly racist. This is the main reason I have been reduced to watching the 10 minute highlights on RUclips of select teams. Don’t they know that ratings are about 35% of what they were in the 80s and early 90s?
In a bold move to dismiss the emerging dominance of three NBA superstars, sports pundits resorted to calling them "plumbers"-a snide reference to their perceived lack of flash and traditional athleticism. Larry Bird, the legendary sharpshooter, was labeled a mere "pipe layer" due to his unorthodox shooting form and unassuming demeanor. Nikola Jokic, the Serbian maestro, was dubbed a "faucet fixer" because of his unconventional passing angles and deceptive agility. Luka Dončić, the Slovenian sensation, was mocked as a "drain unclogger" for his methodical pace and reliance on craftiness over raw power. But the "plumbers" embraced the moniker, using it as fuel for their relentless pursuit of victory. Bird, the "pipe layer," connected on seemingly impossible shots, raining threes from all over the court. Jokic, the "faucet fixer," orchestrated the offense with surgical precision, finding teammates with pinpoint passes that defied logic. Dončić, the "drain unclogger," methodically dismantled defenses, utilizing his vast array of moves to score from anywhere on the floor. Together, the "plumbers" formed an unstoppable force, their collective skills proving far more potent than their detractors ever imagined. They demolished the competition, leaving a trail of bewildered opponents in their wake. Their unorthodox styles became a blueprint for success, inspiring a new generation of players to embrace their unique abilities and challenge the conventional norms of basketball. The media's attempt to belittle them backfired spectacularly, as the "plumbers" used their perceived shortcomings as a catalyst for greatness. They proved that basketball is not just about athleticism and highlight-reel plays, but also about intelligence, skill, and unwavering determination. The "plumbers" will forever be remembered as the trio who defied expectations, proving that even the most unassuming individuals can achieve extraordinary feats.
They’re going to downplay it. I think Emmanuel Acho already has come out and said it’s been an easier run than the Celtics had (I’m not even joking). He’s one of the biggest idiots of them all, but others are going to start doing the same soon. They’ll cite the age of players/teams he went up against, and the injury to Kawhi Leonard, to say his path to the finals wasn’t that difficult. Watch.
What really pisses me off about the nba media is that a guy like Brunson or Edward’s has one good season and they try to elevate them and tear down proven stars
Also weird that the same people who hate Luka's playing style (heliocentric! Lol!) seem to have no issues with Brunson playing almost the exact same way....if you look at their usage rates when Doncic was actually playing with Kyrie in the regular season, they're not all that different....and once Randle was out for the reason, Brunson's usage rates were up there near Luka's when he played without Irving. I get some people not liking that style of basketball.....but why is it different when one guy plays it than another?
@@KClouisville Brunson had a great season. As I clearly detailed above, you have to put together multiple seasons performing at a high level not just one
well good thing it is up to us people to choose who is the face not some racist black dudes and woke feminists on those platforms. joker and Luka are 1 & 2 depends if Luka
@@SOURJDADDY I'm not denying Brunson having a great season. I'm saying a lot of the people hyping him up have criticized Luka for having the same style of game.
These media guys just can't fathom that someone who isn't black, American, and can't jump over the moon, could be the best player in the league. It'd been that way thr last few yrs, and i'm just keeping it real
To my eye, Jokic has been more widely accepted than most other superstars. Thing is, the league needs an american face for the league. I think the league needs an american face, while Jokic is partly a face. The media pushes narratives that revolve around young american players, and sometimes they go too far with it.
@penkima4923 no doubt they want an American face, but my man, I don't know where you been the last couple of yrs if you think Nikola has been more accepted. He caught hell last year big time, and would have won the MVP, if not for racist Perkins starting the BS that the only reason he had won MVP's is because he is white. He immediately started getting less MVP votes, and ended up coming in 2nd, when he was clearly the best player last year. I thought Luka should have won it this season, but Joker made the media look so bad last year, that they gave it to him instead, to make up for last year. He gets a ton of hate. To me, Luka is loved much more than Jokic, but hey, different people see it different ways
Luka and Jokic are somewhat faces of the league, because they are among the top players. But I think the league needs at least one luminous american star player, as another face for the league. And I don't think it's wrong, if the media endorses some of the candidates. Unfortunately, some of the media members like the ones you mentioned, go too far with their bias.
@@Dr.DisrespectFan918got to love this nonsensical viewpoint. ‘If they played one on one lefraud would torch them!’ Last I checked, ball is a team sport and Jokic and Doncic are prime examples of dudes that are exceptional talents that make others around them so much better. Joker won a title with nothing but role players and Doncic on his way to one with one all star. Lefraud needed super teams to get it done. Pathetic statement.
Dude, lets just call it as it is. Luka and The Joker get hate because they play at a high level in a predominantly black league. Some black former players and media types just can't handle that. It shouldn't matter but it definitely does to some unfortunately.
I'm conflicted on what I want to happen first; Doncic to win his first title or Boston to win a title after several years of coming relatively close. As a Kings fan, I like both teams and leave happy either way.
Luka has the best traits of Bird and Magic's basketball skills. He is tough, has range, loves to TT, court vision and creativity. The problem his team had before was defense. No matter how much he scored or made assists, his team could not stop anything the other team was dishing out. Among all the players today, I see him as the guy who could be as great as the legends and ,with a few championships, even surpass them.
he's the Barry Bonds of basketball. GOAT (if you just ignore the steroid use, the undermining of competition, the lack of quality championships and the anti-charisma)
What I like about Luka is that he minimizes his contribution when talking about his team's victories, but shoulders the accountability when his team loses. In war, that's the kind of general men are ready to die for.
I'll know the RACISM is over when.....Chevrolet, Ford, Cadillac, Lexus, Toyota, Kia, State Farm, Red Bull, Pizza Hut, Subway, Dick's, etc etc etc......come calling for Luka to endorse their product for massive $$$$$$$$$$$$......
@CFOLeeK knew i was missing some extra sht... lol Boy went 6/24 in game 7 vs Nuggets and was acting a fool after the game like he actually did anything 😂
Not just American - they want a black guy to be on top. Shai is Canadian, they were picking him over Luka. Let's be honest about this - Stephen A., Perk, etc just want a black guy to be on top.
Kyrie's an excellent player in his own name and a champion but what has Kyrie done after leaving the Cavs? Went to a superteam Boston and accomplished nothing. Went to a superteam Brooklyn and accomplished none. Missed playoffs here and there and he's not even in any mvp conversation or any all NBA 1st team that's why his stock went so low even with his championship ring. He's good in ball handles and an excellent player but he's a 2nd option at best. Take off Luka on Mavs and they'll be a lottery team again.
Can anyone answer or explain as to why is ESPN still a platform that still operates; clearly they don’t have any idea of what is going on in this new era of NBA!!!!
Luka now getting to the finals or maybe even winning the ring will change absolutely nothing! Just watch. The same media guys that are bashing him now, will continue doing that the next season and act like he didn't even make it to the playoffs ...
He's already crowned as the best player in the league by several media faces. If he wins the ring, it will help his MVP-case next season. If he gets embarrassed, his MVP-case will probably be around the same as this season.
@@skap_attack if Murray played consistently like last year then we would have seen Denver vs Mavs (a worthy Western Conference finals). Wolves literally would have lost 4-0 if KAT didn't injure Lively
Comparing Americans to Europeans is like comparing a Ford Mustang (The best American car) to a freakin Ferrari, Bugatti or Lambo. Americans are all about muscles and power. The only person who put the US on a different stratosphere is MJ, cause he looks at basketball as a form of ART.
I honestly don’t think Luka and Jokic get hate or called overrated because it’s a “white” thing. It’s mainly the fact they’re not American. If they were from the States the media wouldn’t stop coming over their performances these playoffs.
I think it depends on the person in question, for some it is that they are foreigners, for some it is that they are Eastern European Slavs, for some it is that they are white.
I am not necessarily disagreeing with you, but if Jokie had Kyrie or a player of his caliber, he would easily win the title every year. Luka raw, standard box score stats are definitely on a GOAT tier level. But he still has to make that translate into titles.
Very blunt and fair. I guess people like you are holding out with the truth despite the evil face of fake and falsehood. Great job. Keep it up. May God bless you.
I love the Fact Luka and Kyrie have been making these “analyst” look stupid 🤣🤣😂
Soooo satisfying.
And, all of them said it wouldn’t work. And, they actually get paid to spit their stupidity. Damn Shame!
You mean that mellow fellow Stephen A Smith? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Never thought they were smart to begin with 🤣
Because they are black? Lots of black people outside espn know ball @@Barbatos885
If Luka were black, Perkins and SAS types would say he’s in the goat conversation
He'd be their GOAT rn😂 win or lose in the finals
Stop he likes giannis he's Euro and black smh
That's a fact.
Stop playing the race card
@@cvance37yes exactly! these analysts need to stop playing the race card! just bc Luka is white doesn’t mean he can’t be the best player since kobe
Plumber ball is the best basketball I've seen in 15 years.
It's just hilarious that two of the least athletic players of the last 20 years are easily the best players in the NBA right now. All we have heard is about how greats of past generations could never survive today. Luka and Jokic are singlehandedly destroying that garbage narrative.
@@skap_attackThey aren’t really destroying any narrative. Jokic and Luka have completely different skill sets compared to those past players. Those past players may still play well in today’s game but Luka and jokic playing well has nothing to do with that.
@@whymojo2164Yeah it does people saying the past is too slow and not skilled 😂
Jokic and Luna singelhandly destroying that narrative 😂😂
@@skap_attackLarry Bird would destroy this NBA
@@ApexDuck69 Ok? Jokic and Luka are still elite skill wise. So what narrative are they destroying? They are slow maybe but not unskilled. They are their own unique players they aren’t like any 90s player.
SAS, Kenny Smith, Gilbert Arenas, Perkins and a couple of others are basically racist AF.
2:12 It's not hate toward foreign born players, it's hate toward WIHTE foreign born players. After all, Kenya Smith, Charlene Barks, Quak, and the rest of stooges love Joel Embidd.
Whatever it takes to stay relevant.
it's so visceral as well. they really can't hide it
yesir and Perk is the GOAT followed by SAS
They could make their own racist little podcast. I'd watch it. Just fully embrace what they actually are.
Bottom line is, the foreign players for the most part are fundamentally sound, team oriented, and high IQ players who are actually saving the NBA right now. The majority of American players have turned the NBA into the Globetrotters. It’s hard to watch at times.
Absolutely!
if gilbert arenas thinks europeans are slower, cant jump and have no athleticism then how are they succesful according to his logic? they must be smarter.
@@Vayzee-vk1xo Gilbert is in love with his own voice. Most of the time HE doesn’t understand what he said🤦♂️
Typical Whiteman. But yall weren't saying shit before but now that you only got two white players your happy
High IQ is the key phrase here. Obviously everyone has lapses but is so many low iq plays in the NBA now. From coaches too. I wouldn't mind a team giving a good EU coach a try.
Gilbert Arena's favorite movie is White Man Can't jump.
They need to make a sequel called "White Men Don't Need To Jump"
@@MrMustafiowasn't the last nba dunk contest winner a white dude?
Sequel should be "Ehh... so apparently, white men *can* in fact jump"
Gilbert could be the star of a movie called black men can't think.😂
Blk male cant think my fav frfr
@@vanceharkema5131 that sihtty movie plays every time the brain-free, title-free, mvp-free opens his IQ zero mouth.😐 STFU gil, you did nothing then and you are doing even less now.😩💩🤡bye felicia🤣🍻😁✌😎
Funny how Westbrooks triple double average seasons were MVP worthy but Jokic's and Doncic's near triple double seasons are stat stuffing...
Westbrook only got 1 MVP and he always gets hated on
@@BallCDO westbrook boxed out his own team mates for free throw rebounds and checked in late game for garbage time assists, points or whatever else he needed to get that triple double average. It was pathetic.
@@Bilious303facts
It's probably racism
Dude couldn’t get past the first round lol. There’s a difference when your numbers contribute to a winning style of play.
It always cracks me up that the "media" seems to hate the European players, but it's actually about their skin colour. They are fine with Giannis and Wemby, but they don't like Luka and Jokic.
Nah Giannis was getting ripped apart before he won his ring. Even when he won his ring there was talks about he can’t be the face of the NBA cause his last name is hard to pronounce. Embiid seems to be one of the only foreign player so far the media have selected as the chosen one even though he has never made the conference finals 😂😂
Bruh even white children are bored with Luka and Jokic
@@andrewebb3283i clicked on your pfp to check your past comments on this channel and just had to laugh...
How did i know you were "one of those" as soon as i saw you bring up race... 😂
Ya'll are so predictable.
Wemby too.
Yeah.
They don't hate Wemby at all.
Luka has already become who LeBron always wanted to be: a true leader who takes over to win in clutch situations when he is needed the most.
Fr. Luka is already a top 20 player of all time. When Luka wins the championship, then he's gonna be in top 10
Lol, How is Luka a plumber???? Luka can shoot and handle the ball. Plumbers were players in the 60's 70's and 80's who couldn't shoot or dribble
@@rektz2457 as a certified Luka fan and mavs fan I don't think that. But he's building his case.
Agreed. AND Luka does it while filling up LeBron fans all important box score at a higher rate than James...
@@rektz2457 he's not, but ok.... He would be the only top 10 player with 1 championship. Just... NO.
Love Luka but lets not be stupid.
Stephen A myth is trash 🗑️
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Stephen A is beyond worthless
It's simple. Luka and Jokic is tough guys. Stronger and smarter than the athletic player.
Luka is on his own level and is one of the very few who can become a player who dominates a era like Kobe, Duncan, Magic/Bird, etc... This dude is a prodigy, at Wemby's age the guy was already a EuroLeague MVP
Luka is great but could he beat Darth Nihilus?
Yeah he’s dropping 50 on him minimum
Bro stop it, if it wasn't for the defensive stoppers the Mavs just picked up and Kyrie, he would just be another stat padder
@@hakeemolajuwon4352 hahahahahaha
@@hakeemolajuwon4352you're insecure
Luka already have sons in the NBA...LeBum is still trying his best so that Bronnie will be drafted 😂
Lebron has 4 rings. He’s done all he’s needed to
Luka promoting nepotism i hate it 😂😂
Bro Luka loves Lebron thats his favourite player come on now
@@danielbattle76203 rings, he's 3 and 6 in the finals... Bubble doesn't count 😂
@@carefulilickwindows6881he meant the mighty in season tournament maybe 😂😂😂😂
My chubby white bretheren are killing it. The media has to be paid for with all this propaganda based on nothing.
Chubby white brethren. 😂😂😂😂
Ohhhhh so the media like Blaxks over Whites now? Lol
The best part is that they aren’t even chubby. They just don’t rock six packs but six packs = skill in basketball apparently.
They just hate the fact all the best players right now are Europeans and Luka will be the next face of the league.
@@larry2281 you don't choose who is the face the people and children choose and how come white kids still don't wear Luka or Jokic jerseys. The children wear Kyrie and Ja jerseys
Luka is a bad mutha, and Kyrie's skill set is the nastiest I've seen since Kobe had the Afro.
Hate for Dallas is double, Doncic for being Caucasian and Irving for resisting the Branch Covidians.
Branch Covidians is an awesome label.
Plus, they don't want Kyrie to win another ring because it will prove (once again) that players who played with LeBron can win rings without him.
@SpFlash1523 agreed, Kyrie was the one shooting all the daggers in 2016. Labum needs his teams more than his teams need him.
@@SpFlash1523 Suggesting LaBron needed Kyrie more than Kyrie needed LaBron
Jason Tatum is gonna make a fine addition to Luka Droncic's growing family.
Papa Luka joining forces with Uncle Drew in his adopting agency is a cheatcode
"Uncle Drew, tell'em what to do"
KISS ASS
boston has a stronger team. Will be absolutely tough for mavs let alone Don Luka
@@Jakub189true but mavs have the best player.gonna be fun
@@Jakub189 yup gonna be good
Stephen A. Smith should get a job anywhere far from being a NBA Journalist.
I heard they hire racists at Disney. Wait... Disney owns ESPN. So he already works for them.
Jokić’s stats from last year’s playoffs (which he most likely would’ve matched this post-season, if it wasn’t for his crappy supporting cast) are just mind-boggling.
Agreed completely on all of this. If Jokic had one reliable teammate he would likely be going on a three pear right now. Murray didn't play at all 3 seasons ago and played like complete and total trash this year.
even in this year's playoffs, he's *still* the leader in win shares despite missing an entire series on Luka, Ant, Tatum and Haliburton
All MPJ, AG and KCP needed to do was not combine for only 16 pts in game 7, and Nuggets would be heading to the finals rn.
They would've beat the Mavs convincingly imo.
Aside from MPJ and KCP disappearance (AG is so-so and so is Murray), they really missed the production of Bruce Brown.
@@cdknowledge I agree completely with this.
Was waiting on this one. If the Mavs win, let’s make Stephen A retire like he told Kyrie to
The accumulation of GARBAGE takes by that man is really starting to pile up...
@@skap_attack I mean he built his entire career on saying ridiculous shit as loudly and proudly as he can. The old fake it till you make it routine.
@skap attack
Every single time I see Stephen A Smith, I can't stop laughing. This mellow fellow guy missed careers, as in my opinion he should be a comic, like Jim Carrey.
Greetings from Poland. Pozdrawiam serdecznie
We need a compilation video of his most ridiculous takes!
I am hoping the Mavericks win it all cause most likely:
-Luka will be Finals MVP
-Joker NBA MVP
-Rudy Gobert Defensive MVP
All overseas players and the media can sit and spin 😂
And Rookie of the year. Wemby. French 😬
And Kyrie will have another title
Also, Kyrie is technically Australian. He was born in Australia and has dual citizenship.
@@iamEricHallWhich would only also serve to discredit LeFake even more.
@@gambitacio because their claim is Kyrie was not that guy before and after Lebron.
I wonder why these media guys don’t have a problem with Giannis? He’s from Europe, too. I wonder if it’s something else.
LOL they were constantly bagging on Giannis before he won a title.
Giannis got little better treatment because he's dark skin
@Nnnnn676 lol I also think there is racism like the whole thing where jokic was going to win and then embiid won because perkings played the race card but giannis was literally called the Robin to Middleton's batman lets not get it twisted
Hmmm I also wonder what it could be definitely not related to the person's skin color....
Most Valuable Plumber Luka of The National Plumbers Association
too many muscles...
not enough brains 🤣😭
big up to those plumbers
Gil said "they're not athletic enough" wtf do you want a bunch of acrobats doing flips n shit with the ball or what?? They put the ball in the hole that's all that matters
Gilbert arenas like many others who are idiots, think basketball is a track and field competition!
It's extra weird because arenas himself was a mediocre athlete that scored due to skill and craft.
@@andreasl_fr2666 that is what makes Gilbert hatred towards them crazy, Gilbert arenas says get rid of European players because they can't defend, but Gilbert arenas was a horrible defender! And he was a skill player who wasn't considered an explosive athlete, Gilbert arenas is one of the reasons I will never underestimate people's hatred being based on tribalism.
They seem to be athletic enough to torch all the "superior" athletes.
You need some athleticism, but average athlete who is skilled beats unskilled great athlete. This is what made Jordan so great he was a great athlete and a highly skilled basketball player.
Doncic and Jokic are my 2 reasons for believing that Bird wiuld also DOMINATE todays NBA.
The NBA is officially a Euro league now and im all for it.
Yeah stand on this when Jayson and Jaylen brown smokes Dallas in the finals 😂
lol 😂 @TRENCHK11D it’s going to be a competitive series I got Mavs in 6
It's crazy but the euros are the tough guys now while aau Americans are all soft.
@@286micKyrie is tougher than Luka not even close.
Ghetto ball is getting dominated
Luka and the Mavs really screwed up the plans of a LOT of the sports media. They were locked into Anthony Edwards or SGA in the Finals, followed by one of those players becoming the "Face of the League" going forward. It breaks my heart to see their disappointment. 😄
With Bron KD and Steph on their way out, the media desperately needs their new face of the league. 👨🏼🦱👨🏿 They don't like Luka or Jokic but keep trying to prop up their next guy like SGA, Ant, etc. Notice what Luka and Jokic don't have in common with the rest of the guys? 🤔
Agreed, but in fairness if they are looking for someone to promote the league, Joker isn't that guy. Luka could be, but he was born the wrong color.
They don't like Giannis either.
The dislike for Europeans is just increasing in media.
NBA is American league, they want American player to represent them. Their Fans wont fall for foreign player because of their indoctrination how great America is.
@@Zemlja_je_ravna Americans don’t care where people come from. If what you said was true then how come Embiid and SGA are being promoted since they’re both foreigners? Don’t conflagrate NBA media with the rest of America. Americans love euro players like Wemby, Luka, Joker, Giannis etc because they’re fun to watch.
@@TheLouHam Embiid got citizenship, SGA is from the same continent. NBA is black league so that goes in their favor. For your info Embiid will play for USA in Olympics. I still think fans wont fall for foreign players, they don't even know where the Europe is on the map.
I love how Gilbert Arenas, who never won a damn thing, always has an opinion on players who are winning chips & mvps.
Funny enough, even if the European is athletic (like Giannis), Arenas will still find a way to criticize. It's jealousy pure and simple.
@@jbm421 this forsure 🤣 he simply doesnt want to see white people win at something that has for the most part been dominated by black people. Its a common thing in the basketball community, even the black community as a whole. Hasnt said a word about anyone like wemby or giannis, only the “slow and unathletic”. Code word for white people.
Luka is one of the only modern players with the stone cold killer instinct and mindset in the modern game.
That alone, that willingness to step up on big stages, deliver, and cut hearts out, is what makes him so beloved by the fans.
It's also what makes it so confusing that he gets so much disrespect from the media.
They're always trying to lift up passive aggressive sissies like LeBum, and here, a LEGIT KILLER falls into your lap and averages nearly a 35 point triple double, and talks trash like Bird or Jordan, and they do nothing but shit on him.
IT'S FUCKING MIND BOGGLING. WHY????
He's not American
@@liorpapismedov2519 he's not black*
Seeing Luka drain threes as he comes out the gate in game 5 just yelling at the crowd to go home... that did it for me. #1 Jokic #2 Luka. These unathletic plumbers are exposing the NBA for the racist, delusional drama queens that they are - both the overpaid players and the overpaid "analysts". I was hoping for a Skap flame video on the Wolves, but this is good for now 🤣
And Luka is actually strong for his size. 7ft KAT can’t back people down and is bricking threes while Luka used his size advantage and passing skills in the post. Dallas had an insane amount of points in the paint.
We love the Skap respect videos. Highlighting the few true stars is always nice🙌🙌🙌
I get bricked up watching the media getting totally wrecked on their xenophobia
This is racism pure and simple.
Please explain 😐??
@@ReverendSam1 Eureopans are white, most american top players if not all are black. Yeah, black players are more athletic, but doesn't make them better necessarely.
@@ReverendSam1
Because they're biased?
Because they promote treir own race while ignoring stats. And they say white people are genetically inferior to black players. Imagine the roles reversed.
A league ran by white folk? But yes racism
35k of those 40k were from uncalled travels, wardoffs, shoulder tackles and his finishing move the dancing traveling tornado
You're not wrong 🤣🤣🤣
@@skap_attackliterally Gianni's fool. Stop coping. He's neo LBJ. You're protecting him bc he's a fake kobe follower like Tatum.
@@chauvintookaknee4blm268 QUIT CRYIN nobody cares
@@chauvintookaknee4blm268 boohoohooo
Sports commentators are the only people that can be wrong all the time and still keep their jobs. They are also incredibly racist. This is the main reason I have been reduced to watching the 10 minute highlights on RUclips of select teams. Don’t they know that ratings are about 35% of what they were in the 80s and early 90s?
Thanks for being one of the few in this day and age who actually know what they're talking about when it comes to the nba
In a bold move to dismiss the emerging dominance of three NBA superstars, sports pundits resorted to calling them "plumbers"-a snide reference to their perceived lack of flash and traditional athleticism. Larry Bird, the legendary sharpshooter, was labeled a mere "pipe layer" due to his unorthodox shooting form and unassuming demeanor. Nikola Jokic, the Serbian maestro, was dubbed a "faucet fixer" because of his unconventional passing angles and deceptive agility. Luka Dončić, the Slovenian sensation, was mocked as a "drain unclogger" for his methodical pace and reliance on craftiness over raw power.
But the "plumbers" embraced the moniker, using it as fuel for their relentless pursuit of victory. Bird, the "pipe layer," connected on seemingly impossible shots, raining threes from all over the court. Jokic, the "faucet fixer," orchestrated the offense with surgical precision, finding teammates with pinpoint passes that defied logic. Dončić, the "drain unclogger," methodically dismantled defenses, utilizing his vast array of moves to score from anywhere on the floor.
Together, the "plumbers" formed an unstoppable force, their collective skills proving far more potent than their detractors ever imagined. They demolished the competition, leaving a trail of bewildered opponents in their wake. Their unorthodox styles became a blueprint for success, inspiring a new generation of players to embrace their unique abilities and challenge the conventional norms of basketball.
The media's attempt to belittle them backfired spectacularly, as the "plumbers" used their perceived shortcomings as a catalyst for greatness. They proved that basketball is not just about athleticism and highlight-reel plays, but also about intelligence, skill, and unwavering determination. The "plumbers" will forever be remembered as the trio who defied expectations, proving that even the most unassuming individuals can achieve extraordinary feats.
They’re going to downplay it. I think Emmanuel Acho already has come out and said it’s been an easier run than the Celtics had (I’m not even joking).
He’s one of the biggest idiots of them all, but others are going to start doing the same soon.
They’ll cite the age of players/teams he went up against, and the injury to Kawhi Leonard, to say his path to the finals wasn’t that difficult. Watch.
Just wait till we hear their excuses for the wolves…
What really pisses me off about the nba media is that a guy like Brunson or Edward’s has one good season and they try to elevate them and tear down proven stars
Also weird that the same people who hate Luka's playing style (heliocentric! Lol!) seem to have no issues with Brunson playing almost the exact same way....if you look at their usage rates when Doncic was actually playing with Kyrie in the regular season, they're not all that different....and once Randle was out for the reason, Brunson's usage rates were up there near Luka's when he played without Irving. I get some people not liking that style of basketball.....but why is it different when one guy plays it than another?
@@KClouisville Brunson had a great season. As I clearly detailed above, you have to put together multiple seasons performing at a high level not just one
well good thing it is up to us people to choose who is the face not some racist black dudes and woke feminists on those platforms. joker and Luka are 1 & 2 depends if Luka
@@SOURJDADDY I'm not denying Brunson having a great season. I'm saying a lot of the people hyping him up have criticized Luka for having the same style of game.
These media guys just can't fathom that someone who isn't black, American, and can't jump over the moon, could be the best player in the league. It'd been that way thr last few yrs, and i'm just keeping it real
To my eye, Jokic has been more widely accepted than most other superstars. Thing is, the league needs an american face for the league. I think the league needs an american face, while Jokic is partly a face. The media pushes narratives that revolve around young american players, and sometimes they go too far with it.
@penkima4923 no doubt they want an American face, but my man, I don't know where you been the last couple of yrs if you think Nikola has been more accepted. He caught hell last year big time, and would have won the MVP, if not for racist Perkins starting the BS that the only reason he had won MVP's is because he is white. He immediately started getting less MVP votes, and ended up coming in 2nd, when he was clearly the best player last year. I thought Luka should have won it this season, but Joker made the media look so bad last year, that they gave it to him instead, to make up for last year. He gets a ton of hate. To me, Luka is loved much more than Jokic, but hey, different people see it different ways
@@penkima4923 Jokic is accepted because he doesn't touch the GOAT debate. If Luka continues like that he'll be in the debate.
Jalen Brunson looks like he's trying so hard to do what Luka Doncic is doing now.
It's just racism against European players at this point
White ones...
While the young European Plumbers were learning how to finish a job, the American Brats were dunking on a 5 ft. rim with a nerf ball... and missing.
No. It’s more like dunking after traveling and still missing.
Maury: "In the case of 22 year old Anthony Edwards, Michael Jordan, you ARE NOT the father!"
U.S. media in denial of non-black athletes being the best at their sport. Luka and Joker are clearly the BEST players rn at basketball.
They had no problems with embid, giannis, mutumbo or Hakeem olujuwon
Luka and Jokic are somewhat faces of the league, because they are among the top players. But I think the league needs at least one luminous american star player, as another face for the league. And I don't think it's wrong, if the media endorses some of the candidates. Unfortunately, some of the media members like the ones you mentioned, go too far with their bias.
1 on 1 Lebron is cooking anyone of them easily. Luka and Jokic are lucky they have teammates that can make wide open shots
@@Dr.DisrespectFan918 we're talking about NBA right? a league were you play as a team right?! right?!
@@Dr.DisrespectFan918got to love this nonsensical viewpoint. ‘If they played one on one lefraud would torch them!’ Last I checked, ball is a team sport and Jokic and Doncic are prime examples of dudes that are exceptional talents that make others around them so much better.
Joker won a title with nothing but role players and Doncic on his way to one with one all star. Lefraud needed super teams to get it done. Pathetic statement.
That clip of Gil in the green gets me every time 🤣🤣 when u clown on him
This is why Inside the NBA is getting canceled. They have racists hosts.
LeBron wants to force his son in the NBA, Luka adopts sons who are already in the NBA… pro plumber move right there.
It's not a talent nor ability issue...it's a color issue. Shameful that no one but the fans call the "experts" out.
They have 0 basketball knowledge 😂😂😂
For SAS, Perkins, Arenas.. This comes down to one thing and one thing only.. And that thing is a word that rhymes with pace
If I knew becoming a licensed plumber would let me ball like this I would have done it.
Adam Silver must be removed for letting this shit go on.
WHITE BOY SUMMER
WHITE MAN SUMMER
Literally no one :
SAS : Lukerr Donchick
Playing against Minnesoterrr, sprinkled with some Rudy Goburr from Kendrick Perkins.
These analysts are pure racists...
I gotta say this is some of your best work..💫🔥
🙏❤
I love how 2 of the best players in the NBA (Luka and Jokic) have beer bodies and are dominating 😂😂😂
Dude, lets just call it as it is. Luka and The Joker get hate because they play at a high level in a predominantly black league. Some black former players and media types just can't handle that. It shouldn't matter but it definitely does to some unfortunately.
Luka and Jokic are literally breaking NBA records every other night and get hated on
I'm conflicted on what I want to happen first; Doncic to win his first title or Boston to win a title after several years of coming relatively close. As a Kings fan, I like both teams and leave happy either way.
Luka TREATED ANTMAN LIKE HE WAS BO CRUZ
Luka is top 75 player of all times
🤣🤣🤣🤣
lol try top 10 and he's only 25 years old. If he continues this rate of output into his mid 30's he'll be in the GOAT debate.
@BR-re7oz He’s not anywhere near the top 10 YET and will never be in a goat debate😂
if he wins the title he'll slide comfortably into top 30
@@uberneanderthal I think I agree with this.
Luka has the best traits of Bird and Magic's basketball skills. He is tough, has range, loves to TT, court vision and creativity. The problem his team had before was defense. No matter how much he scored or made assists, his team could not stop anything the other team was dishing out. Among all the players today, I see him as the guy who could be as great as the legends and ,with a few championships, even surpass them.
this doesnt diminish lebron's legacy as the undisputed 9th greatest of all time!
LOL I am with you! I will give him 9. That is until if Jokic wins a second title with this pooh roster. Then I am moving him right up over LeBron...
he's the Barry Bonds of basketball. GOAT (if you just ignore the steroid use, the undermining of competition, the lack of quality championships and the anti-charisma)
@@uberneanderthal, Barry Bonds was a phenomenal baseball player. Much better at baseball than LeBron ever was at basketball.
@@barberman2737 Pppsssttttt........it's just basketball.
What I like about Luka is that he minimizes his contribution when talking about his team's victories, but shoulders the accountability when his team loses.
In war, that's the kind of general men are ready to die for.
If luka is a plumber, then lebron is a drive thru worker that can jump good
Clutch Sports has rotted all of these talking heads brains. We should demand a list of all of their clients to be made public.
Lebron will never win another title nor will he even be in another NBA final. He needs to retire.
I'll know the RACISM is over when.....Chevrolet, Ford, Cadillac, Lexus, Toyota, Kia, State Farm, Red Bull, Pizza Hut, Subway, Dick's, etc etc etc......come calling for Luka to endorse their product for massive $$$$$$$$$$$$......
Antman lost to a gamer and a flat earther
it's because we're smarter 🤷🏿♂️
you'll get it one day 😸
While having all stars, a dpoy and the 6th man on his team...
@@cdknowledgeAnd a couple of all NBA defense guys.
@CFOLeeK knew i was missing some extra sht... lol
Boy went 6/24 in game 7 vs Nuggets and was acting a fool after the game like he actually did anything 😂
It's called karma for forcing an instagram model he knocked up to delete his unborn child.
The league hates Kyrie too, always said he didn’t do anything to win a championship next to Lebron
2 plumbers are running the NBA and ESPN's desperate for an American superstar since Lebron James on his way out.
Yea, pretty sad honestly. I don't know why we can't just judge players on the merit of their game!
Not just American - they want a black guy to be on top. Shai is Canadian, they were picking him over Luka. Let's be honest about this - Stephen A., Perk, etc just want a black guy to be on top.
@@almightywang They will pick anyone over white guy from Europe.
@@almightywang Please. If Luka and Jokic were American the press would all over their nuts. Just look at Caitlin Clark in the WNBA for proof.
@@almightywang1 black
2 American
3 any black players getting carried by Euro star
4 anybody else but white or Asian
Imagine how pissed they'll be when a Frenchman wins absolutely everything over the next 10 years
I wanna be like Stephen A. Smith. Being paid millions of dollars to be a so called “expert” only to be wrong most of the times. That’s a dream job.
Well well well…. Seems like there’s a commonality here… what could it be…
Why are we pretending Kyrie doesn't exist?
Different video (hopefully). They hate Kyrie too, but he isn't being denied MVP votes right now.
He's a number 2 option, these clear and above top 5 players that get disrespected on a consistent basis
Kyrie's an excellent player in his own name and a champion but what has Kyrie done after leaving the Cavs? Went to a superteam Boston and accomplished nothing. Went to a superteam Brooklyn and accomplished none. Missed playoffs here and there and he's not even in any mvp conversation or any all NBA 1st team that's why his stock went so low even with his championship ring. He's good in ball handles and an excellent player but he's a 2nd option at best. Take off Luka on Mavs and they'll be a lottery team again.
@@Northkalman take Kyrie off and they're dwendelinng. Maybe they're a great duo
@@khrisstake2210u missing the point. Kyrie isn’t the first option but a great secondary
some call it slander, i call it racism
Luka is top 10 greatest shooting guard and point guard of all times
TOP 3
Can anyone answer or explain as to why is ESPN still a platform that still operates; clearly they don’t have any idea of what is going on in this new era of NBA!!!!
Luka now getting to the finals or maybe even winning the ring will change absolutely nothing! Just watch. The same media guys that are bashing him now, will continue doing that the next season and act like he didn't even make it to the playoffs ...
He's already crowned as the best player in the league by several media faces. If he wins the ring, it will help his MVP-case next season. If he gets embarrassed, his MVP-case will probably be around the same as this season.
nobody cares about Luka because he has no aura. Luka could win the finals and Lebron would still be the face of the NBA because he simply is that guy
@@Dr.DisrespectFan918 Luka didn't have to win the finals, to be that guy. Whatever that guy means.
Brunson said before in an interview :
" do i really belong "(NBA)?
This is when he was playing alongside Luka
Luka better win. I like him more than jokic
I mean Luka's path this year was much harder on paper than the Doncic's a year ago. Jokic's team is MUCH WORSE.
@@skap_attack if Murray played consistently like last year then we would have seen Denver vs Mavs (a worthy Western Conference finals).
Wolves literally would have lost 4-0 if KAT didn't injure Lively
@@redeyexxx1841 if Murray played consistently like he did last season, the nuggets would have won the title.
@@skap_attack Hard to say though.
Celtics have gotten a lot better than last time.
Mavs got exponentially better.
Denver vs them would go either way.
@@skap_attack If the Nuggets play the Lakers more often, Murray would be an All-Star. 😂
Dear NBA please fire all reporters who voted Jokic and SGA over Luka for MVP this season.
Comparing Americans to Europeans is like comparing a Ford Mustang (The best American car) to a freakin Ferrari, Bugatti or Lambo. Americans are all about muscles and power. The only person who put the US on a different stratosphere is MJ, cause he looks at basketball as a form of ART.
I honestly don’t think Luka and Jokic get hate or called overrated because it’s a “white” thing. It’s mainly the fact they’re not American. If they were from the States the media wouldn’t stop coming over their performances these playoffs.
Nah it's the color you'll notice with Cooper Flagg
@@geert574 I hope he’s a superstar so I can see for myself
Bird was universally adored in the 80s by the media, and he was the Luka of that time. It’s the European, especially Eastern European
I think it depends on the person in question, for some it is that they are foreigners, for some it is that they are Eastern European Slavs, for some it is that they are white.
I am not necessarily disagreeing with you, but if Jokie had Kyrie or a player of his caliber, he would easily win the title every year. Luka raw, standard box score stats are definitely on a GOAT tier level. But he still has to make that translate into titles.
I agree 👍 💯
Lebron is yesterday's news...
Jokic and Luka are the future
The Skap! Love the uploads. Let’s go MAVS!
not athletic but still kicking their a$$es.
Both Luka and Joker layed them a pipe like a true plumbers :D
The man drops 36 points on over 50% shooting in a game 7 in the NBA finals, and that man was asking "Can you trust Kyrie?". NBA media gotta go 😂
Luka is the new Bird
Edwards is the new Dominique
Luke has BEEN a champion and MVP in Europe.. this is nothing for him especially saying the NBA is easier to him..
Luka already in the GOAT conversation
It is hard to believe Stephen A. Smith is still around. When will he retire?
the audacity of saying Brunson over Luka is a big joke 😂😂😂😂
Very blunt and fair. I guess people like you are holding out with the truth despite the evil face of fake and falsehood. Great job. Keep it up. May God bless you.
Thank you for this video we needed this 🙏🏼
My pleasure. Many thanks to you for watching 🙏❤️
Trust me.. if the Mavs win the championship, it will all be about how the Celtics choked and not how the Mavs played better..