The lego stop motion is the perfect gimmick that makes these videos unique. Phenomenal marketing decision

@JasonAtlas

27 күн бұрын

Omg I love your profile picture and name.

@njones339skinnymini

27 күн бұрын

@@JasonAtlas Mazespin still remains supreme

@JasonAtlas

27 күн бұрын

@@njones339skinnymini you mean lord goatifi?

@calvindomin441

27 күн бұрын

I actually hate it lol.

@uptodatenba

22 күн бұрын

he didnt use stop motion?

As a math student I get infuriated when people ignore sampling bias when analyzing sports. Playoffs are different first and foremost because it’s the better teams playing. Thanks for addressing this issue when the analytics, you examine statistics in a mindful way. It’s appreciated :)

@sp123

24 күн бұрын

Also it's a series so adjustments are made faster and forces players to adapt. The same strategy won't work for 7 games in a row

@cashflodigitalsportsnetwork

18 күн бұрын

@@sp1234 to 7 games in a row against the same team…

Most underrated channel on youtube

@jared_deraj

27 күн бұрын

legitimately

@genocidehero9687

27 күн бұрын

Nah whatslaps is

@agilana4684

27 күн бұрын

​@@genocidehero9687 Yeah also LobWorld

@mikaeki5245

27 күн бұрын

Hear hear

@12thMandalorian

27 күн бұрын

the editing on Michael's videos are insane!

When I watch these videos, sometimes it feels like I learn everything and also nothing at all. The soothing voice along with the stats just gives an experience of calmness. Only after the video thinking back on it that I grow to understand what it was trying to say and fully appreciate what was said. Great videos, please do more.

@shawnmf2004

27 күн бұрын

His cadence and tone just suck you in.

@michaelmackelvie

27 күн бұрын

Thank you my friend!

Jamal Murray is the Lakers playoff paralysis demon

@tridra5714

27 күн бұрын

Murray has terrorized both LA teams. Don't forget how he outplayed kawhi and pg13 in 2020

@cory8080

27 күн бұрын

Played amazing during winning time and that dictates the narrative.

@thestatusjoe9949

27 күн бұрын

@@tridra5714I think he played really great against the clippers in 2020 on accident, he only realized in the conference finals that he had turned it up against the wrong LA team

@antoniohart3724

25 күн бұрын

The last shot of G2 & G5 are all the data you need

@TheHuskyK9

22 күн бұрын

Wolves are currently exorcising him

Don't discount that a 7-game series is ultimately designed to allow the team with better talent to prevail vs the team with lesser talent. In a 1-game series, like football or regular season NBA any team can get lucky that one time, but given more games to have to play, the better team will typically always win over the long haul

@kenw2225

27 күн бұрын

Just lose 1 talent in the nba with injury and... bucks struggling rn

@blueredlover1060

27 күн бұрын

That's actually part of the reason for the criticism around the NASCAR playoffs. You can get lucky with the weather or strategy call once or twice a season, but it's impossible to replicate consistently. That's before we get to everyone is always competing together.

@dathunderman4

26 күн бұрын

Yeah they did a study comparing the predictability of basketball vs other major sports and NBA basketball came out on top. Of course other sports leagues have 7 game series as well, but in basketball the amount of control the top players have to influence the game (like the fact that you can just give the ball to Lebron and have him to his thing, no wait for an at-bat) makes it the most predictable in comparison to NHL, NFL, and MLB. That’s not to say it is predictable tho, just that it’s a supposedly more predictable than those other leagues

@user-tr3ov6iw1b

26 күн бұрын

​@@kenw2225 i hope Giannis comes back

@maartenvz

25 күн бұрын

This is exactly why the finals in these sports usually show ugly games as both teams are afraid to lose by taking too much risk.

I think the tendency toward iso ball in the late stages of playoff games is a lot like the tendency to only play premiums when the blinds get big in a poker tournament, even though that means you will get blinded out a lot of the time: when the result is in sight, people value a controlled outcome over a maximized outcome. They'd rather know that the player they want taking the last shot will have the ball in his hands, than run offense resulting in a better quality shot on average with less control over who takes it.

@andylozano5193

27 күн бұрын

It may also be a way to limit turnovers but you’re more likely to miss an ISO.

@jeremykates7276

25 күн бұрын

I’ve noticed this a ton in the playoffs especially. The best offenses tend to move the ball very well and playing iso is actually them losing their offensive identity

How does this channel have fewer than 100K, super high quality keep it up man

@XKloosyvv

27 күн бұрын

Pretty sure this dude owns an investment firm or something so he can produce high quality content with his own time and money. Awesome stuff so far

@kode-man23

27 күн бұрын

Also, it’s coming. It had 40-ish just a couple months ago.

@Bakerman2801

27 күн бұрын

Yeah this channel is gonna blow up soon

@christryst

27 күн бұрын

I'm surprised I just found it.

As a Blazer fan, thanks for re-opening those old wounds right off the bat lmao

@alexanderjonckheere7934

27 күн бұрын

I'll never understand why as a foreigner I chose to root for the Blazers... love the team, hate the staying up until 3am to see us get demolished

@je5406

26 күн бұрын

As a lifelong Nugget fan, I was rooting for those Blazers. I was heated when Kobe threw the lob to Shaq. Murray hitting the dagger in game 2 this year was a glorious experience. Took LAs soul and the series with that shot

@ryanjohnson2994

26 күн бұрын

@@je5406 I’ve been rooting for you guys the last couple years as well (it’s not like we’re battling in the playoffs again anytime soon lmao). I’ve taken some solace from you guys knocking out the Lakers 2 years in a row. Us small market fans have to stick together at the end of the day

@steviechampagne

25 күн бұрын

@@alexanderjonckheere7934Join the Mavs! Luka is the next MJ and Kyrie is a god

@derringera

25 күн бұрын

​@@je5406I'm a life long Blazers fan relocated to CO and loving this time with the Nuggets. Love seeing the small market teams take it to the Lakers.

didn't expect to see the eiffel tower get nuked in one of your videos but great statistical breakdown of playoff basketball regardless!

@michaelmackelvie

27 күн бұрын

Idk how that happened

@arashnikoubashman6946

27 күн бұрын

Back to back world champions

@cefb8923

26 күн бұрын

The second eagle 😂😂

Enjoy the last bit of time you have before your channel blows up and your life changes.. Amazing video quality man, keep at it. Some of the best independent type videos I’ve seen on KZread.

@michaelmackelvie

25 күн бұрын

Thanks man! Enjoying the ride.

@Dahn.Baern.

25 күн бұрын

@@michaelmackelvie yes sir. Your video style is very motivating and inspiring for me. I make mini tornado documentaries. I’m not even a huge basketball fan anymore, but I think your videos could fascinate people who hate basketball.

I thought this account would have millions of subscribers, hats off to this level of production and analysis.

This is a BRILLIANT video dude. So glad you’re getting recommended to new people (me), definitely sticking around for more! I also echo what other people are saying, I’m so sick of super dramatised NBA videos with trap beats blaring at me in the background, this is a breath of fresh air and gives me Secret Base vibes more than anything which is an incredibly positive thing from me.

I wish I could see you make full-length documentaries. Your style and presentation is absolutely phenomenal and you do an incredible job taking virtually every factor into account when crunching data.

Commenting so the almighty algorithm boosts my brother to trending status. I enjoyed this breakdown. I'm a math nerd and numbers are my thing. I couldn't explain why certain players play better or worse but this video puts what I couldn't put into words. Hopefully, you make it 100K before the end of the playoffs.

As always, incredible content. Always thought provoking and I love that you focus on basketball.

Great video as always. You are so criminally underrated it's unfair. When people talk about NBA videos they talk about JXMY, and he's great but you are up there with him and other greats in editing, setup/layout, and ball knowledge. Keep up the great work

This was an awesome video! I especially like how you incorporated game theory into it, as I think it's a very underrated aspect of sports (and in life). Keep creating high-quality content!

Michael MacKelvie and Kendrick on the same day!

@TheGeorgeD13

27 күн бұрын

Who's Kendrick?

@narrow3601

27 күн бұрын

​@@TheGeorgeD13Kendrick da GOAT Lamar

@TheGeorgeD13

27 күн бұрын

@@narrow3601 Oh I thought they were talking about a YT channel I didn't know about loll

@resurrectedpa

27 күн бұрын

Two GOATs in their own way

I never comment but hyped whenever I see your videos. I love these stats! Keep up the great work. This channel will be huge!

Great video! Context, analysis, examples, details, etc.

I love the heavy statistical analysis. This is the first video of yours I've watched and I am subscribing and going back to watch your other videos.

@michaelmackelvie

24 күн бұрын

Thank you!

This is some of the best video quality I've ever seen on KZread. Holy crap

Just stumbled on this from my for you page, and I’ve got to say: very impressive. Love the hosting, the script was great, and the overall aesthetic was on point. Keep it up.

I love how this channel sounds, looks and feel like the deepest highest quality sport discourse possible and it's only after you finish the video that you realize it's 90% empty air 🤣. Someone give this man an award.

You’ve truly found your space here on KZread man, phenomenal video once again!

Top tier videos man, each video impresses me more than the last.

Your videos are really incredible bro.Appreciate the content

@michaelmackelvie

24 күн бұрын

Thank you my friend!

Just have to say, 30 seconds in and I'm sold on your style.

I've found my new favorite channel. Can't wait to binge watch all your vids❤

@michaelmackelvie

17 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Great video man quality production looking forward to more

I love watching your sub count go up every time I click on a video. You deserve all your success, these videos are amazing. Keep up the good work, and keep delivering this high quality content.

It's the first time I come across this channel, and I enjoy the production quality and narration. You've definitely earn a subscription from me. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos across my feed.

These are so good man, keep this up!

How are these videos so good. Props man thanks for making these

This is the most underrated channel on KZread. Incredible stuff.

love the way you approach videos. looking forward to more content:)

Bro you got me subbed and are slowly becoming one of my favourite basketball channels

something tells me you're an econ grad lol the way you think, and the concepts you bring up... econ grad and sports fan is ALWAYS a good mix!

Great content, subscribed. Looking forward to what's next. Cheers

91k subs is nothing to laugh at, but you definitely deserve way more!! keep up the work bro u got great things coming 1000%

Incredible video, soo soo soo good!! Thank you

truly underrated content creator, love ur videos!

Everything about this channel makes me happy, but especially the camaraderie I feel with this lifelong Blazers fan.

This earned my subscription great work looking forward to Watching your channel.

Your videos make my day. Please keep up the great work. Subscribed for a reason.

As always, masterful work.

You are one of the most skilled creators on this platform, keep it up!

Another excellent video! Keep em comin!

Incredible content man. Brilliant.

Great video, well done

bro makes a full film every video. this is insane. keep up the work

I think the extra time for scouting in the playoffs is what encourages some of the heavy iso ball, since the scouting reports can focus on player tendencies and weaknesses to help get your best player on their best mismatch. Seems imperfect still, though.

Great video as always. Keep it up

Phenomenal video! Subscribed!

logged into youtube, saw you posted a new video, clicked on it almost immediately. love your stuff

This channel should easily be one of the top sports pages man

Legitimately the second best basketball channel on youtube in terms of quality of content and production.

@owenpetersen6289

27 күн бұрын

(To jxmyhighroller obviously)

@aleksaa24

27 күн бұрын

thinking basketball > all

I don’t understand how these videos are still underground. Such immaculate videos

never disappointed by your videos, feels like you should have 1M+ subs, keep it up!

This is one of the best nba video essays ive ever seen

Keep up theae great videos! You deserve way more subs.

such a good vid unc, earned a sub

As a math nerd and sports lover this is the best channel on KZread. Thank you for the time and effort you put into all your videos.

I usually never comment on KZread but this video made me. Such good content on this. I feel like you could have a future in coaching honestly

I see no way you don't hit a million subscribers if you keep this up. Videos are exceptional

I assumed you had at least a million followers lmao but seriously your vids are incredible, so keep at it. Also as a Blazers fan I enjoyed the bit about Jodi Allen

The math. The legos. The Agent Smith voice. It’s all perfectly blended together. Good stuff.

Nothing short of amazing!

My new favorite YT channel. Keep up the great work Mike!

This channel is putting out some amazing content. Proud to be here now, I know its going to blow up soon. You remind me of a number driven SB nation when they were good.

Another fantastic video

I love your videos, keep it up, please! Big love from 🇧🇷

Didn’t realize you made the rubber band effect video! Great quality man!

@michaelmackelvie

24 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Damn that voice is smooth. Amazing video. I’m sharing it & hope others do to so it gets all the views it deserves

Loved the video!

The blow up is coming...keep up the quality work 🙌

Getting the playoff mode ad right after he mentions it was wild lol

Great video love the topic

This guy is becoming one of the goats of nba analysis videos

bro two minutes in and already the editing is VOX levels man.

So glad I found this channel

*sees channel name* *blazers pain* Yep. We grew up in the same neighborhood. Great video! Glad to see you’re doing well! Thanks KZread algorithm!

All this man does is drop bangers

Didn't expect a Jody Allen diss but it was appreciated. Go blazers

GOAT of NBA analysis

How do you not have millions of subscribers?? Production quality is insane.

Great video! Especially the Jody Allen part. Entertainment, analytics and a little bit of gossip is all we Blazers fans have - it's not like there is a real basketball team out there for us to watch.

another brilliant vid, ty

Great video.

This is sports in a nerdy way and im all for it🎉

i wish you talked about the theory of letting a team blow you out in the playoffs so you don't waste strategies and rest your players. Seemed to happen a bunch in the Spurs vs Heat series a few years ago

Great video bro, I think we always have to remember the psychology of hoopers, iso ball is going nowhere. That’s what we all did as kids and they did also, it’s always gone be iso ball

The iso point you made at the end was great, we look back at the old NBA and realize how stupid the lack of floor spacing was but basic math and even common sense says that having a player consistently dribble for 15 seconds and take a contested step back 30 footer is an awful strategy. Great video

I wonder how many millions of subs this channel will have in a few years? Glad I got here early.

You've got that Nathan Fillion / Sam Witwer voice. I could listen to it for days.

this might be my favorite video of all time

love the content, man! cheering for your sucess. Just a small tip, the sound of the tapes are much louder than your voice, which makes harder to listen in quieter enviroments. Keep up the good work

@michaelmackelvie

26 күн бұрын

What did you listen on? AirPods, speaker, headphones, phone? It really is so different for each, so the feedback helps. On a phone speaker, one can hardly hear the sound fx, and it’s solely my voice/light music.

amazing content

These are 9 million sub type of creativity. Well you got it, man. Just others gotta see it too