That Magic Johnson analysis by Isiah Thomas is one of my most favorite cuts of Open Court. What Nikola Jokic is doing now is what I imagine what Magic would have done in this era

@TommyGibbs1

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@speedylucero93

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! They were looking at isaiah like he was crazy but he was the only person that was right, can you imagine magic playing today? He can't shoot 3s, pull up midrange, crossover or play defense, he did everything on the fast break he would've been similar to Ben simmons but less athletic, how he sposed to gaurd kyrie, lilliard, fox, curry, harden etc

@sharifs649

3 жыл бұрын

@@speedylucero93 facts I was going to comment this but jokic is doing exact what isiah was talking hes changing the game as a point center

@speedylucero93

3 жыл бұрын

@@sharifs649 exactly brah and jokic got way more weight and post moves in da bag den magic, my bad I love magic but the game evolves

@timhughes3684

2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest takes of all time

Kenny: "I thought I was LeBron but..." Ernie: "No you're not, but..." Ernie always keepin' it real. LOL.

@dwightlove3704

3 жыл бұрын

@Russell Johnson Of course he agreed

@lLooN3y

2 жыл бұрын

Lol Ernie being a good host knowing nobody there nor us watching wants to hear Kenny’s delusions of grandeur

@iansutherlin2595

Жыл бұрын

@@lLooN3y I mean it was a joke

@lLooN3y

Жыл бұрын

@@iansutherlin2595 nah it was but just saying he know when to move on or let it keep going.

My favorite part was @22:40 when Isiah complimented Bones. Isiah is so smart about the game.

@dowardwashington9958

5 жыл бұрын

Zeke is extremely humble, you can see that he really respects the game.

Ernie: “they call him Steve, Steve Kerr” Ernie: what did they call you? Steve: Steve LMAO

@MoeJaxon

4 жыл бұрын

Cdot Rey yeah that was funny

@inakic.nazabal2827

3 жыл бұрын

in Spain, he was called Wyatt Earp

@Gucci-pu5mk

2 жыл бұрын

Steven

9:32 Isiah corrects Kenny on how good Stockton was all around. Isiah was great on these open court shows.

@timhoward5

4 жыл бұрын

Really Great. Love him as a commentator. Very underrated as a commentator

@MegaTroy12

4 жыл бұрын

@Wally Reyes if they didn't got robbed in 88 they probably got 3peat,

@vuls81

4 жыл бұрын

Isiah always gets his dig on Malone

@MrAitraining

3 жыл бұрын

@@vuls81 Malone may be the most overrated player ever. He was hand fed 90% of his points from layups and dunks from Stockton

@oN3xShOtxkilL

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrAitraining that’s why I consider Malone overrated for that reason, without Stockton he wouldn’t be second overall in points history

This show needs to comeback

@HiNRGboy

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I miss it!

@frankiey9943

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t get why it’s off. Such an amazing show

@fatimapenny2368

3 жыл бұрын

IMMEDIATELY!!

I would kill to be Ernie during these open court episodes

@JinjoGhost

7 жыл бұрын

No man is black enough to fill in Ernie's shoes.

@Amick44

7 жыл бұрын

Ernie has a great job, no doubt.

@seventhirty22

6 жыл бұрын

Could you start with Skip Bayless? Please?

@johnnywhiting9989

6 жыл бұрын

Seven Thirty I hate skip hes just an.asshole

@seventhirty22

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed...the biggest asshole in sports media.

The respect when Zeke speaks is immeasurable.. you can hear your heartbeat in that silence and everyone just listens.

@razkable

5 жыл бұрын

I think its cause he was a former sexual assault criminal so they dont want to piss him off

@mossimotiberi5741

4 жыл бұрын

Asmosis Jones alleged. He was never convicted. It’s like me calling you an asshole for bringing that up for no reason

@jaymule7342

4 жыл бұрын

Asmosis Jones that was funny lmfao.

@bricefleckenstein9666

4 жыл бұрын

Almost up to the "Slam Dunk" session Dr. J was in. Of all the Open Courts I've seen, the ones with Shaq are the only competiton for "closest to a Top 10 alltime player", but Dr. J had a LOT more effect on the style of play of the league than Shaq did.

@yichengqian455

4 жыл бұрын

Not everyone, Kenny interrupts a lot

Goes to show how great Stockton was the way Isiah respects him so much.

@missayawk

6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Kim Stockton respects Isaiah just as much.They 1st met up while in H.S and Isaiah was so dominating it made Stockton realize how far he had to go and made him work even that much harder to eventually get to the HOF level he attained.

@rumbajuice

5 жыл бұрын

C'mon. Only fitting for the all time assists and steals leader.

@josephmatthews7698

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, Gary Payton and a lot of guys always say he's their nightmare cover. Dude could just kill you in a million different ways.

@hanj31

5 жыл бұрын

@@josephmatthews7698 Yup GP always says He was the hardest to guard not MJ

@TheRealAmerican12

5 жыл бұрын

He is a hall of famer

Anyone else listen to these in the background to pass the time?

From the basic style of the 60's, to the freshness and flare of the 70's, to the toughness and grit of the 80's, to the explosiveness and defense of the 90's, to the crossovers and scoring of the 00's and finally to the three ball and fast pace ness of today's NBA.

@FelixOh

5 жыл бұрын

Ernie Johnson has seen it all

@Ssboiz

4 жыл бұрын

10’ Super Team Era 20’s Duo’s

@sukhdeepsingh7100

4 жыл бұрын

Well fucking said. You perfectly described the nba each decade

@bricefleckenstein9666

4 жыл бұрын

@Kevin Huang There have been other rule changes that had just as much of an impact - like the "Flagrant Foul" rule growing TEETH after the 1990 season and putting an end to the domination of the "Bad Boy" Pistons while enabling Jordan to become the best player of his era.

@bricefleckenstein9666

4 жыл бұрын

@Kevin Huang The flagrant foul rule when it first appeared had no teeth - the penalties were a joke. And I don't buy into the "rigging" theory or the "made the game dirtier" theory at all. Also, the Malice in the Palace was caused by SPECTATORS, not by the Flagrant Foul rule, so that logic has ZERO basis - in fact it wasn't a FOUL at all that caused the Malice.

I don’t know what it is, but every open court including Brent Barry leaves me with the impression that he’s misunderstood by everyone else on the panel.

@Mephiam

5 жыл бұрын

It's because he breaks their lazy assumptions which they can't deal with; he's white and won the dunk contest. And he has 2 rings so they can't simply dismiss him.

@razkable

5 жыл бұрын

he was also a former players son and white so they resent him for not working to get where he is...they think he got in the nba because of his dad not his skills...the rest of them worked for it...even steve kerr kenny smith dennis scott...they weren't handed anything....they have to be confident to make it cause many dont...it takes more than skill..its who you know..barry knew the right people and had a head start on many kids so he was a shoe in..obviously he could play but so can any 19 year old child...what made him stand out?..@@Mephiam

@zbroderick

5 жыл бұрын

@@razkable Dude was dunking from the free throw line lol

@aceharris1463

4 жыл бұрын

Asmosis Jones Could day the same about Steph and Klay.

@greatomeister675

4 жыл бұрын

And Kenny thinks way too high of himself

steve kerr is really showing off his ball iq and why he has a head coaching job

@markod1199

5 жыл бұрын

Kenny is just talking nonsense btw

@sulley119

5 жыл бұрын

Jeffrey Atienza cause being a head coach is the same as a GM?

@youngrasheed314

5 жыл бұрын

@Jeffrey Atienza Everyone knows that James Dolan is the reason the Knicks were bad.

@hanj31

5 жыл бұрын

WildSandwich he’s was superstar but not top ten all time superstar that’s why he also gives great insight

@paulclark4071

5 жыл бұрын

He was the captain of the PIstons for an awful long time; that's gotta count for something.

31:05 this was 2014 and Isiah Thomas is literally describing the coming future with Jokic through Magic Johnson. Thats incredible

@ld3789

3 ай бұрын

That’s a stretch

Grant Hill is too nice. He was LeBron before LeBron. 6"8' SF, handle the ball, great passer, had that all around game and was explosive. Just injuries stopped him.

@tonyrm1710

7 жыл бұрын

Jordan Evans unfortunate but true really could be labeling GH one of the all time greatest if not for injuries

@youwouldntgetit2618

5 жыл бұрын

NyQuiiL Cold & Flu he wasn’t that strong though.

@RamiAbboud1

5 жыл бұрын

I love Grant Hill but LeBron was better. Hill was smoother and had the better handle and post up moves. But LeBron was more powerful, faster, jumped higher, better three point shooter and could defend bigs better. Passing, rebounding, overall defense was a wash.

@razkable

5 жыл бұрын

g thrill is a great nickname that I dont remember anyone calling him but I like it..it plays with his last name being hill and his first name ending with t so t-hill+ r=thrill lol....

@jonathanboyce3111

5 жыл бұрын

He was better....that injury took the greatness from him..he was the heir to mj before AI and Kobe

Man I love this show so much. Just seeing these legends that have already impacted the game so much just sitting around together, laughing, discussing the game, having a good time, being entertaining, and all while getting paid to do it at that.

@chancehoward6857

7 жыл бұрын

Jergstein Feierabend My dream. Talk about sports and get paid for it.

@thart1338

7 жыл бұрын

Chance Howard ikr

@IMOLDGREGG252

7 жыл бұрын

Spot on, I watch these regularly and still haven't gotten bored of them. It's such a simple formula and is executed perfectly.

@juliusulit1141

4 жыл бұрын

We need to add MJ, Kobe, Magic and Bird

The more I listen to Steve Kerr, the more I realize that he really has the vision and understanding of a great coach. No wonder he was a successful coach despite being technically a newbie at it

@armaniwilliams7613

3 жыл бұрын

Ya mans played with MJ, Pippen, Tim Duncan, coached by Phil J & Greg Pop. He was around high IQ & greatness his whole career basically.

@kiriakoz

Жыл бұрын

@@armaniwilliams7613 I agree, but it still takes an analytical person to take on that information and be able to translate it to the modern era.

Zeke is probably one of my favorite past players to listen talk about the game and other players

Kenny talking about Stockton and Nash shows why he was never much on defense. He got that dead wrong.

@Kavothizzlafduxbfd

4 жыл бұрын

Bill Walton once called him the worst defender of all time lmao

@bricefleckenstein9666

4 жыл бұрын

@Jason Graves Don Buse can argue the point, but Stockton was a good defensive PG longer than Don was. Don doesn't get a lot of respect though as a large part of his career was in the ABA - but look at who led the league in Assists AND Steals the year after the merger....

@Top-Kek

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Graves gary payton.

@bricefleckenstein9666

4 жыл бұрын

@@Top-Kek Ah yes, how could we forget the guy that guarded his man so close he became known as "The Glove"....

@knee-colayo-kitc104

4 жыл бұрын

T K he called Kenny that or Steve Nash?

Brent Barry should have his own radio show, great insight. Stockton was a tough SOB. Ask Gary Payton.

lets give Isaiah credit for showing class (yet being honest) about john Stockton skill set and toughness considering how Isaiah was snubbed from the dream team and Stockton made the team. stockton deserved to be on that team but so did Isaiah period ! BTW as a side note: Gary Peyton has always given stockton serious props also.

@codeysnow2980

4 жыл бұрын

And that's high praise coming from one of the most tenacious defenders to ever lace em' up

@kas1755

2 жыл бұрын

He said it to talk shite about Karl Malone who he hates.

@unhhgcrxexhjvuvujchcrzwzwz7956

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like that was more about Malone and Stockton on the time

@slaythompson

2 жыл бұрын

Plus he Isiah blames MJ more than Stockton for him not making the Dream Team

@kas1755

2 жыл бұрын

@@slaythompson I've been thinking about it and while I know many will disagree I think in the ways that matter the most Isaiah might have been the closest thing to Jordan we saw in that era. Size and position not withstanding their work ethics, desire to win, team approach and absolute insistence on the game going their way (willing success into existence) are common traits. I think the fact that they were bitter towards each other suggest this also since we know that people often dislike others in which they see traits of themselves.

brent barry makes some smart comments but they somewhat brush him aside

@FelixOh

5 жыл бұрын

tony parker stole his wife AND his credibility

@stannisthemannis534

5 жыл бұрын

yeah man i feel like they kinda dont give him enough respect, for instance when they spoke of the similarities between nash and stockton, kenny just kinda politely considered his opinion irrelevant, while for everybody else they kinda had a warmer reception of what they said, dunno

@DeluxeRyan

5 жыл бұрын

@@stannisthemannis534 Pretty funny when Kenny was saying he would force Stockton to shoot and the first thing Zeke said was about how good of a shooter Stockton was. Kenny really thinks he's much more knowledgeable than he is.

@Jc-lt3mp

5 жыл бұрын

moonrayz4 I think he's too quiet. Not assertive enough. Kenny talks too much to have been a subpar. Player

@JumboFig24

5 жыл бұрын

stannis the mannis tbh Kenny is a dumbass

Wow Brent Barry's really smart in terms of basketball.

@razkable

5 жыл бұрын

he did play under pop with a bro in the nba and his father was a legend..he better know the game

@karltheintern6531

4 жыл бұрын

His pop gave GSW the chip

@yoitshim1

4 жыл бұрын

Especially the adaptability part

@bricefleckenstein9666

4 жыл бұрын

@@razkable 2 or 3 brothers in the NBA, and a father in the Hall. He picked up a lot by osmosis I'm sure.

@bigjmac0816

4 жыл бұрын

Now he’s VP of basketball operations in San Antonio

What’s hilarious is that when you go on bball reference the first entry for Grant Hill is G-Money. Ernie speaking things into existence

Zekes laugh just kills me every time lmao

Zeke's analysis on Magic if he played today is honestly spot on. He'd be a perfect point power forward or center like Draymond or hell even Jokic today

@daveumbrella

Жыл бұрын

Zeke's basically a prophet. everything he said about Magic, is basically what Jokic is today

@CliffArmijo

Ай бұрын

100 percent. He understood that basketball was becoming positionless and center could make plays and run an offense. Jokic is everything he explained with what magic would be today. Just shows his basketball IQ.

@omieg89

15 күн бұрын

I think they were confused by what he was saying. One aspect is that he believed Magic wouldn’t guard the PGs of today because they were too quick and athletic for him. But the other part he was making it sound like he wouldn’t be a playmaker until he finally cleared it up at the end.

Kenny thinks a lot of himself.

@jmayo7921

7 жыл бұрын

Marc-David Bernales yeah hes got an ego just because. he played with Hakeem

@klimundas1

7 жыл бұрын

+They're Always Watching Me why i like kerr hes humble because he knew his role and embraced it rather then like ya i won the games for jordan

@makemore7667

7 жыл бұрын

Marc-David Bernales Yeah he think he was all that, he was a role play and alot of players now are way better than him.. He's so stuck up

@Chris-yw6hi

7 жыл бұрын

Can't blame him... 2x World Champion baby !

@SamoanKingAZ

7 жыл бұрын

Marc-David Bernales he's allowed to 2x NBA champ and held a then record of 7 made 3pt shots in one playoff game he has the right

why does Kenny becomes the center of attention in every show?

@Mr100Jefferson

7 жыл бұрын

rayleigh8 that's that New York swagger

@jqa16

5 жыл бұрын

@@Mr100Jefferson nahh it's called diva Bitch

@mohammedali9270

5 жыл бұрын

@@Mr100Jefferson if he was in ny with his persona he would get jumped haha

@bricefleckenstein9666

4 жыл бұрын

@@jqa16 Both.

@amostlyreasonableguy

4 жыл бұрын

rayleigh8 because he’s a self-centered jerk and that’s probably why both his marriages failed.

They call him "Steve" XD

@gromilla1990

6 жыл бұрын

Always liked to watch Steve Kerr, so wise and humble

@razkable

5 жыл бұрын

reggie calls him little stevie like stevie wonder + little ricky ...but im sure no one else calls him that

Kenny here's a few that would thrive- Duncan, Melo, Dirk, PG, CP3, KD, Kawhi, Kobe, LeBron, James Harden, Russell Westbrook for his mentality. Many more would've still been stars throughout different era's.

@themillennialdude3848

7 жыл бұрын

Harrison rice no offense to Dirk but he isn't physical enough for his size but he got that God offense

@liamhennessey213

5 жыл бұрын

Harrison rice I

@t99155

5 жыл бұрын

Um KG

@oldmanhogan2668

5 жыл бұрын

James harden and melo would not thrive

@timrole9258

5 жыл бұрын

theMillennialDude dirk isn't known for his defense, there is no one back then that could stop him offensively and there still isn't.

If there's anything that can irk me... it's Kenny's constant interruptions lol. Let someone speak

@ilovejesuschrist9793

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Dude Wilt would dominate in any era. I don't think anyone was as athletically gifted as him.

@HiNRGboy

3 жыл бұрын

Right, in his prime (pre-Lakers) he was unbelievable. Had the best peak years of any player ever.. including Jordan.

@dr.aisaitl7439

3 жыл бұрын

He really was, he could have played when he was 50 years old

@missayawk

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY.Dudes would just have to throw the ball in the post and get out the way.I think if Wilt played today he possibly could lead the league in points and assists.He's doubled in the post....kick out for an open shooter: ASSIST Single coverage in the post: DUNK, FINGER ROLL, 8 foot shot.Joel Embiid is not Wilt, but if he focused on a low post game I dont see anybody consistently stopping him.

@musicandmagic909

2 жыл бұрын

Wilt + Euro step = totally unfair. He's a Hall of Fame player in two sports. He would dominate in any era, in any sport, in my opinion. He was a track and field star in college and a Globetrotter before his first NBA game. The next time you're on the court, look down. The lane is as wide as it is because of Wilt. When both the rules and the field of play change because of you, you're dominant on a previously unfeasible level.

@missayawk

2 жыл бұрын

@@musicandmagic909 I agree.Alot of big men were stiffs in Wilt's era and one of the reasons Wilt stood out is not only because of his size, but its because he combined size with athleticism and power.Great players would dominate in ANY eras.You said when they have to change the rules to make it HARDER for ONE player ( The wider lane in the pros, outlawing the dunk for Kareem so he develops the most UNSTOPPABLE shot in basketball history) nothing defines greatness more than that.They are telling you that you are too good.

There is only 1 elevator

@raferalstonisgoat4457

5 жыл бұрын

i met him. He's the coolest man alive.

@razkable

5 жыл бұрын

ej @@sunbear3324

@sunbear3324

5 жыл бұрын

@@razkable what's up?

@jackson5781

4 жыл бұрын

Charles Barkley love it Chuck. As a former college asst I love your sense of humor. And I miss guys like you Stockton Malone Rodman Oakley Mason Majerle Doc the list goes on. Guys that brought their lunch pail and played. Instead of a wussifued league today

@Kavothizzlafduxbfd

4 жыл бұрын

Like kenny said he smuggling grapes 😄

steve kerr's don't remind me today will be blowing a 3-1 lead in the finals

@kebotize

6 жыл бұрын

like they said 3-0 is funnier, but 4-0 is a disastaaaa! lucky kerr was kind enough to give 1.

@johnnywhiting9989

6 жыл бұрын

hbrt335 thats unfair...im a cavs fan but steve kerr is an incredible coach he just coaches douche bags

@CWL8097

6 жыл бұрын

hbrt335 i

@jqa16

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao this didn't aged well

@superstar_h_gamer5211

5 жыл бұрын

@@kebotize well 2018

Ernie has been drafted by the afro american people. The dude has the swag!

@user-oz5hp2km3z

5 жыл бұрын

tuptugen As Shaq said “Ernie ain’t white, he light skinned!”

This is such a great series.... we need more

I agree with everyone comparing Grant Hill to Lebron, in fact, had it not been for that ankle injury, we could have seen Grant Hill develop a 3pt jump shot. I honestly thought that for the 3-4 years I watched him play in the 90s, he was the greatest player in transition and if he was to play with a great big man or point guard in his pistons years, he would have had rings.

@omieg89

7 жыл бұрын

IanLEAU and him and mcgrady would have been easy first ballot HOFers

@ermitanyohermit3603

7 жыл бұрын

IanLEAU couldnt agree more. im a gh fan. if only he had at least billups and b.wallace play with him during his prime. he would have a ring

@christiankarlkarganilla2763

Жыл бұрын

He actually shot about 35% from 3 in 2000 m, granted it was with much fewer attempts than LeBron but it was a sign that he was already developing that 3 point shot in his game. Really sucks he had that injury. To me, he's the biggest what if in the NBA. With the injury, he still had a memorable career and actually lasted 19 years. But imagine if he wasn't actually injured. The matchups he would've had with LeBron from 2004 to 2010 would've awesome to see.

Stockton was a beast. I only see that dog attitude in Russel and maybe Dame, but not the ball distribution tho. If they ever get to really know how to run a half court offense, you think they're unstoppable now?

@773ohh6

3 жыл бұрын

This comment is 4 years old and you are right. Dame is giving me the Stockton vibes in terms of toughness

@FecalMatador

3 жыл бұрын

@@773ohh6 Dame is the better scorer and clutch shooter, Stockton is better at virtually everything else. Passing, defending, screening, running a half court set

@MaliKali-po9su

3 жыл бұрын

@@FecalMatador lol You mentioned some of the most important things and ended it with “thats it”.

@wm_9640

2 жыл бұрын

Unstoppable? they haven’t won jack 😂

@kas1755

2 жыл бұрын

@@FecalMatador Better clutch shooter than Stockton? Check the record.

Kenny talking like he's a legend😯

@ilovejesuschrist9793

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@missayawk

2 жыл бұрын

Why is even there?

@hyperfixer

2 жыл бұрын

Y’all acting like Kenny smith wasn’t an important piece on a legendary team 😂😂. He know more about basketball than half on the panel.

@mohammedali9270

2 жыл бұрын

@@hyperfixer hell no, he makes everything about himself or tries to be center of attention

@malikbanks4399

2 жыл бұрын

@@hyperfixer important but not legendary

respect to Stockton baby!

Kenny buggin tf out lmaooo. Yeah it was more physical I always agree w that but the SUPERSTARS today would be SUPERSTARS in any era. I want what he’s smoking.

@davidjackson9680

2 жыл бұрын

Kawhi Leonard would literally be unstoppable in the 90s

@ILOV3BUTT3R

2 жыл бұрын

Only era I'd say you probably wouldn't be able to put them in would be the early 60s and any era prior due to how the coaches were against much flashy play (I think Chamberlain said something along those lines when he was talking about why he thought Jordan would be on the bench in his era). Other than that, who is gonna stop Giannis or Steph or some other superstar from today?

@RemoWilliams1227

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidjackson9680 that's actually a good example, he would be ridiculous back then.

"Joe Johnson with a pulse" LMAO 🤣🤣🤣

Kenny's opinion about today's stars being average in the 80's is crap

@Professional_Dirtbag_Hippie

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah like what? KD who is a 7 foot 2 guard with the skills of TMac and Dirk top 15 player all time would only be average in the 80s

@TheSands83

4 жыл бұрын

Mitch O'Brien 7 foot 2? He grew 3 inches? Damn... but I agree with Kenny a guy like embid is average at best in 80s n 90s... Durant would be great in any era ..but he’s mentally weak... he joined a 73-9 team n still let rockets take them 7

@Top-Kek

4 жыл бұрын

mansonlamps 2-guard, casual.

@TheSands83

4 жыл бұрын

Top Kek well how in the fuck am I gonna know u meant 2 guard and not 7 foot , two guard dumbass....read what u wrote ..you are not smart enough to understand why people would think that.. like 2 guard is some obscure reference.. for god sake everyone knows what a 2 guard is

@Top-Kek

4 жыл бұрын

Tizzy Law81 no. He said kd has the skills of tmac and dirk, and that KD is a top 15 player of all time

Isiah is making a good point in Magic playing in this era. The other guys completely ignored his points and went he would still be a PG.

@sammybissett9046

5 жыл бұрын

Was just about to say the same thing with Magic in today's game, although Kerr actually stepped up and said "No" to the PnR conversation. Smith and someone else said yes you'd do that, but Magic would have to shoot the ball from the outside a lot more which would not bode well. I mean he could be the A+ version of Ben Simmons which is extremely valuable even in today's game at the PG spot, but then we're no longer talking about him as Top 1-5 player all-time. Also as big as he is and with how much faster the game is today there's no way he sticks there more than a handful of years because of the wear and tear on the body.

@speedylucero93

3 жыл бұрын

@@sammybissett9046 exactly! Crazy to think magic gave jordan competition but they like to think lebron kobe or durant wouldn't?

Brent Barry cannot stand Kenny and it's so obvious lol

@avb6100

6 жыл бұрын

Christian Jordan can't blame him. Brent makes good points more often than not while Kenny makes dumb points more often than not.

@fhsambuichi

5 жыл бұрын

kenny is too obnoxious

@razkable

5 жыл бұрын

who can

@paulclark4071

5 жыл бұрын

Makes me wonder what their battles were like...

@deucewayne449

5 жыл бұрын

Christian Jordan Lol why do you say that?

Magic Johnson, just like he revolutionized the PG position in the 80s, in this era he would almost become a point center with handling and cutting skills

Crazy how they didn’t think point centers would exist like embiid, Jokic, giannis, etc. . Love how the game evolves and how these conversations “didn’t age well”, I love this show for that reason. I love it

@CliffArmijo

Ай бұрын

Other than Isaiah. He called it when he was saying was type of player magic would have been.

You the real MVP Peter

Grant Hill is so humble it's hard for him to speak about himself. I think he would be in the top 10 all time conversation had he stayed healthy.

Finally someone speaking truth about Stockton. So sick of hearing haters talk trash without understanding his game. Talk to Isiah! Talk to Payton! Stockton was the REAL DEAL. Malone didn't make Stockton! Stockton made Malone! When you got a point guard that tough, that willing to penetrate and kick, that willing to help you get the points instead of him, that willing to set screens on guys 3 times his size - you gonna be a better player! A point guard like that can make an average player look like an all star. In the case of Malone he made an all star look like a hall of famer. Don't get me wrong though, having a good power forward like Malone makes him as a point guard look better but when it comes down to it - Stockton was the man. And let's be honest as a white dude he gets vastly underrated. If you see a white ball player but know nothing about him what do you think? "Meh, probably a good shooter but unathletic and soft." Now what do all the NBA players who played him have to say? "Toughest mfer I ever had to guard. I was always happy when he went to the bench cuz I got a breather on defense." - Gary the glove Payton.

@MegaTroy12

4 жыл бұрын

But zeke is better than stockton though. I still remember when zeke torched john and scored 44 points on him because zeke is pretty petty on Olympics lol. Stockton is my 2nd fav PG of all time.

@t.r.o.y.therighteousobeysy8358

4 жыл бұрын

I will have to agree

@kas1755

2 жыл бұрын

@@MegaTroy12 Even at the time of Dream Team selection John's numbers were better than Zeke's.

@musicandmagic909

2 жыл бұрын

Chris Webber said the same thing. He made rookies sit with him on the bus to watch Stockton drive up in a minivan and get his kids out of the car, then they would get in the game and Stockton would fucking bash their heads in. Really put things into perspective.

80’s and 90’s were the best you could watch almost any game that was on tv and it was entertaining and competitive

The don’t remind me segment was 🔥🔥💯💯🤣🤣

Grant Hill was the Lebron prototype

@jmcgee39

6 жыл бұрын

Nah, Grant Hill was more like Scottie Pippen. They're both the same offensively in terms of both never had a decent jumper but could get to the rim with ease.

@ced9938

4 жыл бұрын

@@jmcgee39 no grant hill was the lebron prototype

@elchoppa2346

4 жыл бұрын

@@jmcgee39 he played like lebron

@mjg6233

3 жыл бұрын

@@ced9938 no

@ced9938

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjg6233 Yes

Parish had one of the quickest feets back at the 80s for a center. They mastered the pick&roll with Bird. He would be awesome today.

Idk what it is but I could listen to these dudes talk all day. I love when they lowkey talk shit about each other

@MoeJaxon

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

Kenny trippin

Kenny seems outta place with that lineup

@James-hq1yv

7 жыл бұрын

R T115 If that's the case so does Dennis Scott. They averaged about the same points.

@righthook5789

7 жыл бұрын

R T115 or Steve Kerr

@righthook5789

7 жыл бұрын

R T115 or BRENT BARRY

The thing they were talking about in the beginning with “Elevator Ernie” was hilarious 🤣🤣

Kenny if you played in the 80s and 90s then these guys in this era can

I love this show. Learn a lot but so entertaining. Before I know it I’ve watched 3 or 4 in a row!!

Kenny damn sure likes to hear himself talk!

Stockton was amazing truly one of a kind. An amazing player.

I love Ernie's voice, he puts me at ease and I want to listen to all he says.

The story of Smity letting 3D know about his jumper @21:08 is hilarious lol

Isiah is a genius analyst and fun to listen to

EJ Elevator Ernie!!!

Listening to Isiah Thomas talking about how Magic would revolutionize the Center position as a Point-Center makes me think of Jokic today. Of course, Magic was way faster and more athletic than Jokic, but just the concept of revolutionizing how the Center position is played.

@joelouseph4928

3 жыл бұрын

Jokic is more of a larry bird than a Magic Johnson but you still make a great point

...of a girl that I once knew

@lowkeymd

7 жыл бұрын

Al El singing that in my head as i scrolled to this comment 😂

@alulim7

7 жыл бұрын

Dee Benson :) cool beans

@forc3ofxf3ar77

7 жыл бұрын

Al El I don't get it

@sealevelcain4664

7 жыл бұрын

Al El I get it......i remember

@rushdi34

7 жыл бұрын

wouldn't believe the things she put me through :)

Man that Kenny Smith on the pistons story is cold.

Really appreciate these vids bro keep it up

Thanks for uploading these I watch them all of the time

The intro here is my favorite intro out of most of the episodes here. Just great conversation

@26:11 where Kenny loses his mind and starts talkin that BS. The most infuriating parts of the episode are the moments when he’s talking 🤣

@ 24:10 🏆THE 90's was the 👉 " BEST ERA " for the NBA ( The game went Global, most athletic players and the BEST Draft classes)

Love these shows

The way Zeke described a modern day version of Magic.... he basically described Jokic lol

People don't understand how GREAT Grant Hill was. I've always thought he's game was similar to LBJ!

Grant Hill just like Penny doesn't get enough respect now! People who played then and watched, know!

open court is the best sports show

Great watch glad u posted it n I finally ran across it

Makes sense why Shaq and Chuck weren’t here. They would’ve spent the whole segment saying “Nobody.” 😂

@skyhigh9632

2 жыл бұрын

The defense doesn't allow it

And here we are having a Magic Johnson type player at the Center: Nikola Jokic. Yeah Magic would be better than Nikola, but he would be a Point Center. Zeeke is absolutely on point.

@RemoWilliams1227

2 жыл бұрын

100%

Kenny wants to be right all the time

@ilovejesuschrist9793

2 жыл бұрын

And he so damn wrong

Kenny talks TOOOOO much

8:10 that whole segment about John Stockton. I don't know who today's Stockton is, but spinning it around I can definitely say I believe Stockton would DOMINATE in today's league. He'd hold his own defensively but then in a league that practically pays defenders not to defend, he would just feast on those open spots and punish teams all over the perimeter inside and out and then create for others, and with his FT%, can't foul em.

@Recontramojado

5 жыл бұрын

Jazz fan over here, there are two former players I'd love to see in today's game: Stockton and Kirilenko they would fit in just great with Ingles, Mitchell and Gobert and be a defensive nightmare.

@ok-eu5nq

4 жыл бұрын

@@Recontramojado young kirilenko would be an absolute monster

@mythification11

Жыл бұрын

nah men perimeter defenses are way better today 1. and 2 he was never a very willing scorer, i think his points per game would definitely be better but i don't see him as an elite scorer in order to dominate. he would be great as he was in the 90s while also having to deal with better schemes, larger perimeter players, zones and in general just more troublesome defenses for the perimeter.

Kenny really said a lot of superstars today would be average in the PE teacher generations lmao

kenny thinks too highly of himself it's almost funny and pitying at the same time. he's just a role player. not even close being an all-star type of player. there are countless of guys better than him. gives too much credit to himself smh

@missayawk

6 жыл бұрын

Jebaited Kenny peaked early talent wise.Was a great guard coming outta H.S.Had a decent career at UNC and some good yrs early as a pro...but tailed off quickly.He thinks his NBA career was great cause he rode Akeems coattails to 2 rings.

@obey2dmax

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, but 2x champs i guess validates his input.😂✌

@hbrt335

5 жыл бұрын

He was pretty good early in his career. He was the guy in Sacramento

@quick2bud

5 жыл бұрын

Hes not near Grants and Isiahs level like he wants to believe. He more like around 3D, Bones, and Kerr lvl.

@razkable

5 жыл бұрын

3 d is a good one..Kenny like 3 d had a 5 year prime where he was higher than a role player and even surpassed him in some regard...@@quick2bud

Kenny looks uncomfortable because he's nothing compared to anyone today lol

@andreask8273

5 жыл бұрын

or to anyone baxk then to be honest.

@youwouldntgetit2618

5 жыл бұрын

roman lopez he actually reminds me of Mario chalmers or Norris cole lol

@vCLOWNSHOESv

4 жыл бұрын

Kenny was a great player. You must have missed his career.

@vCLOWNSHOESv

4 жыл бұрын

@@andreask8273 He was a great player but not an elite player.

@vCLOWNSHOESv

4 жыл бұрын

@rudy2fat I'm not arguing that but to me there are guys at that level who are solid statistically like he and many others but Kenny was a strong leader and he was tough on the court. To me he was worth a lot more than his numbers which were strong.

Who else noticed Westbrook left that guy hanging at 6:25 😂

Kenny always making stupid arguments

@taanijackson2936

5 жыл бұрын

moe lol fr

@ashishprabhu814

5 жыл бұрын

He's an idiot

You can tell why Kerr is a coach in this and Isaiah really impressed me never would of thought he was so intellectual about the game

Isiah Thomas is so cool :D

kenny wishes he's half as good as the current players now

@Garf2O

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah kenny wishes he had the skills of kuzma

I miss these man

I have to search elevator ernie and it didn't disappoint me. Best laugh I ever had

I have been waiting for this for so long thank you legend

Such a blasphemy saying superstars nowadays would be average players back in the day...

@tiismuna

7 жыл бұрын

André Pacheco Kenny is delirious. I watched the games back then, many of those players cant play the game today. Because many players before got drafted for physicality but not skilled who obviously cant play today.. Players today were skilled and game today was so demanding to the body and fast..

@andrepacheco6978

7 жыл бұрын

That's not a fair way to compare. "if you take away their athleticism..." Some players great players like Dominique and MJ relied a lot on their athleticism man. Even Magic did. A 6'9 point guard. Either way, it's not fair to compare eras.

@tiismuna

7 жыл бұрын

jocriss I would say if an average or star player will play in the past, it would be a clinic.. they would play better.. in the past their basis to be drafted was an NBA ready body..

@tiismuna

7 жыл бұрын

jocriss i said NBA body basis

@tiismuna

7 жыл бұрын

jocriss jocriss NBA ready body is an idiot basis.. Many drafted Big bodied cant keep up with the game.. Todays Era is more on skill even you are skinny.. When they began to draft a skilled leaner Garnett the NBA opened up..

Magic Johnson was a hooper showtime exciting he would've adjusted to any era and he would be unstoppable now

EJ is the greatest sports show host of all time. Will die for EJ

isiah is absolutely right, magic johnson would have revolutionized the center position how jokic is revolutionizing it now. both high post playmakers with scoring ability and crazy high basketball IQ