Jimmy Butler knew the problem with the Timberwolves before we all knew

@TheRealBigBaller

Жыл бұрын

Honestly fr

@CPI99

Жыл бұрын

I remember so many wolves fans taking his towns side irl. They're the only major sports team with a HISTORICAL record under .500 they don't know what competition looks like ig.

@Jackey_Chen

Жыл бұрын

Fr

@TheRealBigBaller

Жыл бұрын

@@CPI99 Wasnt he voted as the most likely to build a franchise around in like 2017 😭😭

@andresparry8104

Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing to think that teams have picked KAT and Ben Simmons over Jimmy Buckets…

Die-hard Wolves fan here. Been through the darkest of time with this cursed franchise. KAT picked up this franchise when it was a flamming bag of dog poo, and he was the reason I became super invested again. That said- it's time to move on from him. Everything said in this video is true, and I don't see a way to ever fix him. He has a serious weakness that no one ever talks about- lack of lower body strength. It's why he struggles to post up even Point Guards, and why he can't create his own shot. Weak in addition to being slow-footed. But oddly, blessed with a ton of skills. It could work.......if you were a 3rd option on a championship team and not getting paid the super max. So yeah- tough choice, but the faster the Wolves move on from him, the better. Also, thanks for bringing up his battle with COVID. It's sensitive stuff, so I hope fans understand it's been rough for him.

@Marcus_shawn

Жыл бұрын

Picked it up how they still sucked...2017 you got butler made the playoffs ok cool .. didn't want him and sucked for the next few years until Anthony Edwards came.... kat is the perfect name because he damn sure ain't a dog

@texchu8331

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with everything you said. With Edwards #1, they could've found a #2, and then KAT #3. That is how I think everyone expected the franchise to improve. Instead, they traded for Gobert who is not a #2 and takes KAT's position. So what is KAT supposed to do? Catch and shoot 3s? Off the dribble jump shot? Even those are limited because he's got an athletic forward guarding him now instead of a slow center. It seems like either Gobert or KAT must be traded, but KAT is the only one of the two that you can get value for, so it's gotta be him.

@snipes1739

Жыл бұрын

He gets paid millions to hoop there’s ppl who have it worst

@itsmeeeee4609

Жыл бұрын

@@snipes1739 that’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard money doesn’t bring happiness this dude lost his mom, multiple family members but you wanna act dumb and have that “shut up and dribble” like he isn’t human and doesn’t go through stuff people like you are what’s wrong with this world just because he gets a lot of money doesn’t make his feelings invalid and that he doesn’t go through stuff

@DexterHeisenbergBruh

Жыл бұрын

Damn, I read your comment and immediately saw a clip of him posting someone up and you’re right. His legs look like Bambi. Wobbly and unbalanced.

You may not have meant to, but you basically said the same thing about every single one of KAT’s playoff series, and you were absolutely right. He shits the bed the first few games, and then turns it up after it’s too late and after Minnesota has lost momentum.

@nanu4754

Жыл бұрын

Bc then there’s no more pressure

@ragemachine420

Жыл бұрын

He was absolutely dominant in final four though

When KAT got boxed out by a point guard there was no defense for him.

@vlada

Жыл бұрын

Was it Bruce Brown?

@SolaceMcfly

Жыл бұрын

​@@vlada its a whole compilation of him struggling to post up

@Ra4758

Жыл бұрын

@@vlada Every guard shut down Towns. Denver's guard was just simply standing there and Towns panic like a mf dude is soft and scared for life

@accountname9872

Жыл бұрын

​@Rumble Bumble it pisses me off that he's like that dude. As someone who is 6'1 and usually covering the tallest people (great defender with hops) I out board people 6-7 inches taller than me so give me KATs height I'll be the modern day white dennis rodman

@nessesitoburrito8873

Жыл бұрын

@@accountname9872 You not blocking me and we’re the same height lol.

After the play in win this year, Mike Connelly talked about how professionals will go home and work more on film and study, and that you can't just go home and play video games. The interview that night, Towns said after the game he was gonna play video games with Ant. And yeah I remember the comment about video games from Butler. This is still going on...

@kadinwilliams7474

Жыл бұрын

Don’t always have to work. Can take time to do your hobbies

@blownapart100

Жыл бұрын

@kadin williams I agree. Gotta have a life. However, it does in my opinion speak to level of dedication. Just think, everytime he turns on x box, there are many coaches and players turning on game film of him. They're hungry. That guy, that guy working out in the basement, that guy, shooting hoops to get his shot right at 2 am in the park. That coach who wants to prove he has what it takes to stop him. They're all working, they're all hustling. They're coming and they're not asking, they're taking. They won't be denied. Only thing a player can do is work to keep up.

Looking back, his undefeated Kentucky team losing to my Badgers in the Final Four was a sign of what was to come. He’s just a regular season type of guy

@twoface9959

Жыл бұрын

Towns and the Harrison twins’ response to the Badgers beating them was immaturity at its finest.

@marcusjones2382

Жыл бұрын

@@twoface9959 How did they respond?

@CashKetchum718

Жыл бұрын

@@marcusjones2382bad sportsmanship

@mistermann3225

Жыл бұрын

Was thinking this. In those final few minutes, Towns didn't shoot the ball at all. The Harris twins kept trying to score and kept missing.

@twoface9959

Жыл бұрын

@@marcusjones2382 “Fuck them white boys”

after 6-7 seasons we’ve seen how far we can go with towns. we NEED more but we all know we’re not gonna get it. cut your losses and trade him

@nicoperez9984

Жыл бұрын

isnt this like year 8 lmao

@darrengordon-hill

Жыл бұрын

EIGHT!!!!

@dutchpackdior2178

Жыл бұрын

Yall have enough KAT just a folder

@WheresWaldo05

Жыл бұрын

Towns has played 8 seasons clown.

@ry_an.

Жыл бұрын

@@WheresWaldo05 oh no he got a dudes playing career wrong by ONE year. Shocker.

I’m always gonna remember that rocket series in 2018 where he was afraid to shoot while Wiggins who was the scapegoat then and remained so till he got traded to GS was not afraid to shoot now a lot of them didn’t go in but he wasn’t afraid. KAT has always seemed like a guy who doesn’t want to be that number 1 he doesn’t want that pressure and doesn’t want to be that guy. Also Jimmy’s problem was never with Wiggins it was KAT and now we are starting to see that even more

@williefaulker

Жыл бұрын

If that's the case, he needs to pull a PG and just be upfront about

@tj5180

Жыл бұрын

Towns doesn’t deserve to be 7 feet. I remember that series and the dude didn’t even try to post up and was trying to run away when he had a mismatch by going to the 3pt line.

@pcharl01

Жыл бұрын

I want to give some slack because some family members had passed because of the Vid but it was a problem beforehand so I don't know. I think there was another issue he had beforehand before the vid but I just don't remember.

@TyTimeIsAwesome

Жыл бұрын

Jimmy hated KAT, but would've stayed if he got paid. It was always about money with him, but the Wolves FO didn't offer him the max. Same shit in Philly too.

@LeafyPeach

Жыл бұрын

​@@TyTimeIsAwesomecan you blame him though? They paid friggin Tobias Harris.

The Wolves have MASTERED at finding/developing “Beta-level” stars. KAT, Dlo, Wiggins. All 3 of these guys can’t take their teams far by themselves, but as that 3rd/4th option, they fit in perfectly well.

@yawgmoth6568

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget Kevin Love.

@matthewjamal

Жыл бұрын

@@yawgmoth6568 love got injured. wouldn't call him a beta at all

@The_Jazziest_Coffee

Жыл бұрын

@@matthewjamal fax. guy was actually built diff

The Grizzlies exposed him in that series last year. Whenever they doubled and Towns had to give the ball up, he'd be mentally out of the play. Wouldn't try to space out and get open, doesn't re-establish himself in the post, doesn't look to crash the glass, just pouted like a kid who dropped his ice cream cone.

@BigYates

Жыл бұрын

Literally smh

@lucky889s9

Жыл бұрын

It's the worst. A 7 footer playing like SG

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

You try scoring on 2 Mfs. Y’all never hooped and wanna say crazy shit

@His.Holliness

Жыл бұрын

Brandon Clarke destroyed him for real

@auc2.0

Жыл бұрын

@@zay7114Dude shut up. You don’t have to play basketball in order to know not to quit on a play even if you’re getting doubled or if things are not going your way.

Agreed. On paper the Timberwolves have plenty of talent, almost enough to rival teams like the Sixers or Nuggets. However, KAT has fallen off and it’s wild that he was supposed to be one of the best players in the league just a few years ago.

@jbpcow2212

Жыл бұрын

Shit he put up 25 and 10+ his 2nd year he fooled us

@baseupp12

Жыл бұрын

​@@jbpcow2212he regularly puts up 23 and 10+ boards check his season stats

It’s hard for me to get down on a dude who lost so many family members in such a short time. I’ve gone through that too and it takes a huge toll on you. And I admit he’s been underperforming too but ngl I give him a pass. I just hope he can carry out his career make his money and retire peacefully.

@antjack6192

Жыл бұрын

Who cares honestly. People die everyday and do you gaf then? Or is it because he’s a basketball player you feel sympathy

@mac2541

Жыл бұрын

word

@xaevius5319

Жыл бұрын

thing is, he was like that even before covid took his family.

@jasonwolfe3252

Жыл бұрын

I knew about him losing his mother but didn't know that he had lost six other family members. That is enough to break anyone. But he did have the soft reputation before covid .

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

He hasn’t even been bad since returning from injury he jus gets doubled a lot and whenever he doesn’t have 30 pts he’s not a “killer”

Jimmy said it best Wiggins and KAT were never concerned with winning and just satisfied with being the faces of an NBA franchise. If you know Butler's story and how he had to scratch and claw for every minute of playing time he got in college and the NBA and you understand why it was never going to work

@TeamStudNation1280

Жыл бұрын

Except Wiggins today is thriving with the Warriors and it's paying off so far

@TyTimeIsAwesome

Жыл бұрын

Yup. I don't think it's cause KAT and Wiggins didn't work hard, but they didn't want to work HARDER. I remember when we got KG back to help the young pups, and he scheduled a practice with them- except KG was the only one who showed up early...he barked at them for not wanting more. Should've seen the red flags then.

@emanuelmartinez7267

Жыл бұрын

@@TeamStudNation1280 .................. did you hear the words "were" and "was" meaning past tense meaning when he actually played alongside them....... 😑

@emanuelmartinez7267

Жыл бұрын

@@TeamStudNation1280 and he's doing it as the 3rd option instead of being the franchise player that he was supposed to be. Who do you think benefits most from the deal, Wiggins or GSW?

@TeamStudNation1280

Жыл бұрын

@emanuel martinez warriors?

KAT is what happens when a 7ft'er focuses on 3pt shooting instead of post-moves, boxing out, blocking shots, jump-hooks, setting screens, put-back layups, finishing through contact, rim running, catching lobs, passing out of double-teams, etc etc. You know, all the things 7ft'ers "need" to be capable of. The only exception is Kevin Durant, but KD can already do alot of these things.

@SirCruxful

Жыл бұрын

KD also just willing to shoot more, kat needs to squat more FS

@09lowkey

Жыл бұрын

@@SirCruxful KAT is a PF/C who thinks he’s a SG. KD is a true SG/SF who plays the PF because he’s tall. Different skill sets. KAT just never accepted that he’s a big. KAT wants to hang out on the perimeter like a guard but never figured out how to be a stretch big like Dirk, Bosh, Brook, Horford etc. Even as a stretch big you still have to rebound and punish smaller defenders who switch onto you. He never learned that. Dirk was a shooter but that post fade was made to kill mismatches.

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

He’s was blocking shit all series you just hatin nigga

@verajokanovic3657

Жыл бұрын

Jokic?

@jaybrazil2119

Жыл бұрын

@@09lowkeystop glazing he’s getting ripped every time if he was a sg

who else is here after a hyper efficient 20/10 + elite defense & 53/53/89 shooting splits?😂 played his role perfectly & wolves swept the suns

He’s a regular season star but in the playoffs he plays like a role player

What I don’t understand is why the Timberwolves never even attempted to trade KAT after they traded Gobert when it was clear the two couldn’t really play together on the court at the same time and win (aka contend).

@johnpaulgonzalez9016

Жыл бұрын

Their gm and owner thinks KaT is a generational talent ala luka or ja. When you got a talent like that on your team you'd want to make sure he's satisfied with the organization and you tend to overlook such red flags. They only traded wiggins because he declined faster than any other player with such hype.

@mattmmixes

Жыл бұрын

The Gobert trade never should’ve happened in the first place. I can see going for a star but Mitch would’ve been better, or they could’ve waited and gone for KD or Ky. Hell even if it’s not a wild move going for Jerami Grant probably would’ve been a better move considering fit/ what you would’ve given up.

@rapgodreloaded9259

Жыл бұрын

@@johnpaulgonzalez9016 I don't believe Luka's a generational talent.

@tim.noonan

Жыл бұрын

Clown franchise does clown things. Why are you surprised?

@nanu4754

Жыл бұрын

@@rapgodreloaded9259 Bruh what? You are smoking DOPE

I wonder what a Wolves roster would have looked like had we kept Butler and still somehow drafted ANT. Those two would have been a real pain to play against. Butler definitely would have molded him defensively into a beast

@SVDragunov137

Жыл бұрын

Butler + Ant + Vando + Kessler would've been a defensive juggernaut

@TyTimeIsAwesome

Жыл бұрын

There's no chance of that happening. With Butler, Wolves would never be bad enough to ever contend for the #1 overall pick.

@JJuiicceee

Жыл бұрын

@@TyTimeIsAwesome Exactly

@curiosityredpill7030

Жыл бұрын

@@TyTimeIsAwesome it could’ve have happened if they use towns to get the number 1 pick

@WheresWaldo05

Жыл бұрын

Never could have happened keeping Butler. Lmao. Stop doing 2k thoughts.

wonder if his career will play out like a bosh/love type. insanely talented dudes that balled out on bad teams early in their career and later took a backseat on good teams to win championships

@t-god2439

Жыл бұрын

I would argue that love is better than towns and bosh is definitely better than him. If they had the teams he had I think they would have went further

THANK YOU FOR FINALLY SAYING IT! This guy disappears when it matters most and that frankly isn’t a franchise player.

He’s the prototypical new NBA star. A lot of young guys are like him. They’re too content.

@joeymanny

Жыл бұрын

same as simmons

@dannyhernandez265

Жыл бұрын

@@joeymanny and Zion.

@joeymanny

Жыл бұрын

@@dannyhernandez265 and kuzma

@antcantcook960

Жыл бұрын

Guys ate and smoked their way out the league in previous decades, just be quiet about this generation. Jordan even said dudes were doing coke the night before games and just happy being Bulls when he came in, so it’s always existed.

@chazdoit

Жыл бұрын

@@antcantcook960 Yeah but Rodman still gave you 20 rebounds and then went to nightclubs without showering, according to Shaq lmao

No wonder why Jimmy left him. It's time for KAT to start taking basketball more seriously.

@airfrance4365

Жыл бұрын

Too late now he is who he is

@mac2541

Жыл бұрын

@@airfrance4365 never too late. we have seen it with hakeem or steve nash. give it one more season. especially with ant. wolves gotta make alot of adjustments. but theres still time.

@ipsun1632

Жыл бұрын

He's got a fat contract

@izek8822

Жыл бұрын

@@mac2541 he don’t care bro😭he playing for da bag

@MigIgg

Жыл бұрын

@@izek8822 Who knows man, like what KG said “Anything is possible”

glad they didnt end up trading him hes playing amazing this season

As a wolves fan, it's good to see someone look past the empty stats and see the REAL type of production KAT brings to table. Crazy to see different between his play I. First and second year to know

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

Where would we be without him? not in playoffs.

@doejan8549

8 ай бұрын

nice try bulls fan

Flash back to 2016 and KAT was looked at as the best young player in the league , a poll before the 16-17 season had KAT winning a poll where GMs voted on what player they would start their franchises with , and he beat out Bron, KD, Steph and AD , he was supposed to be an alltime great , sad to see this much talent being wasted

@Marcus_shawn

Жыл бұрын

I thought that was hilarious at that time and I wonder how many of those gms still have a job

@tarunganesg9700

Жыл бұрын

@@Marcus_shawn Nah it made sense then. KAT had a massive jump to his second season and was the best offensive center that year, and he has all the tools to become an elite defender as well-and gms didn't know if he that "dawg" in him or not back then.

@Anthonycheesman33

Жыл бұрын

I remember thinking it was dumb at the time .

@Marcus_shawn

Жыл бұрын

@@tarunganesg9700 it really didn't...he didn't make the wolves any better and he was putting up empty calorie stats... he'd give you 25 points but they'd lose by 30 because he waited until the game was over to score...he was always overhypted and overrated to me now the world sees it too

@tarunganesg9700

Жыл бұрын

@@Marcus_shawn I'm just tryna say if he had that mentality he legit has a lot of talent in him and the physical features to do a lot better, he just hasn't done anything to improve his game.

picture of him trying to push of Cousins is best sum up of his game

@JKernx

Жыл бұрын

i know that its a good meme, but he scored on that play lol

Passive is a great word to describe him

crazy how wiggins won a ring before KAT and Himmy

It’s nice to hear someone finally saying the same thing I’ve been saying for 6 years

Kat is basically Simmons. Insanely talented and gifted. But had zero drive

@Rieky22

Жыл бұрын

I mean at least kat actually wants to play😂😂

@TyTimeIsAwesome

Жыл бұрын

It's kind of funny that those two are close friends too.

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

Lmaoo so double doubles = zero drive these nba fans kill me

@HomoHobo

Жыл бұрын

@@zay7114 Westbrook must be your god then if numbers is your thing.

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

@@HomoHobo kd fan*

he fits the moniker KAT as he doesn't have the DOG in him.

KG was on the Wolves the year KAT got drafted. The hope was that he would be able to guide him in that rookie year. I think that KAT got a lot out of that, I just wish that included more of KGs mentality.

I'm a long time Wolves fan, too, which, historically is a painful activity. I also was initially optimistic about KAT, who, offensively at least, is exceptionally talented. I've often felt that for a big, he should rebound better, and I agree with your statement that he often disappears in high pressure moments. His defense has always been mediocre at best, and his attitude and demeanor is whiny and negative. I think that the officiating crews are pretty fed up with his nonstop whining. If he played harder, and brought it when it mattered, he'd get more favorable calls. Unfortunately, this spills over to the team as a whole, and even Ant, who plays twice as hard, often doesn't get calls. He talks a good game, and usually says all the right things to the press, but the walk often doesn't match the talk. At this point in his career, he's an established veteran, but he doesn't act like one. His teammates don't respect him as a leader, because his inconsistent play doesn't warrant that kind of respect. He gets max contract pay, but doesn't deliver max contract performance. If his effort matched his talent, he'd be right up there with Jokic and Embiid. As it is, he's not anywhere near their level. Maybe it is time to move on. Ant has clearly surpassed him as the Wolves best player.

@i_fuze_hostages6

Жыл бұрын

Literally you give Kat jimmys work ethic he’s a top ten center all time

That photo of KAT trying to post up Boogie was all i needed to see

If your team is ever up against this dude, you can sleep well at night knowing you have a punching bag as an opponent

@rebeccarayfield2148

Жыл бұрын

Thank you💯

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

Double double aint a punching bag but go crazy

@bscaller4354

Жыл бұрын

@@zay7114 ever heard of empty stats? That’s what towns provide. Doesnt contribute to winning at all. Loud and impactful ones are from edwards.

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

@@bscaller4354 ain’t shit empty about carrying us to the playoffs when ant(“his team”) wasn’t on shit the last regular szn games stfu and watch ball

If Anthony Edwards is smart, he will demand a trade next year or eventually demand to leave-the Timberwolves simply don’t know how to handle stars.

@lot0pie

Жыл бұрын

As a Wolves fan I hope he forces kat to leave

@joeymanny

Жыл бұрын

Rookie contracts cant demand trade, regular contract will take after 5th year

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

@@lot0piethey’re brothers your not a wolves fan clown

There have always been NBA players like this since I can remember. Joe Barry Carroll definitely comes to mind.

@shastealyomeal

Жыл бұрын

Joe barely cares

This video could have swapped in DeAndre Ayton. Same problems.

@jaceygaither2581

Жыл бұрын

Ayton is a way less talented player though. KAT should be great, which is why everyone is so frustrated that he's just good. Ayton's skill set is much more limited, and he's in a situation where his skills are (mostly) utilized well...

@joeymanny

Жыл бұрын

Ayto is fine, he is just a 4th option in suns so no higher expectation on him

To be honest, as a very very die hard Timberwolves fan. I love this team, born and raised in MN. I’ve been very very mean towards KAT. The truth is, I actually really respect KAT for all the things he’s endured while he’s here. I mean we were 16-66 the year before we drafted him and I was really banking on LaVine and Wiggins, KAT got me so excited. Even when we traded LaVine I just figured KAT was that guy. After all the injury history and all the COVID shit, I really would like to see just one more opportunity for KAT to be able to prove he can bring us to a 50 win season and a deep playoff run on the Wolves. If we are like a 6-8 seed or god forbid worse then I’d suggest trading him at the deadline and ripping the bandaid off while you can. I love KAT but that’s the honest truth. Btw, I think the Wolves will win 50 games and surprise a lot of people this year.

@smanc

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. There is too muich negativity towards KAT. Its insane-

I’ve never seen somebody have their team taken so smoothly

THANK YOU!! He’s such a SOFT ASS KITTY KAT!! Been did this in ‘17-‘18! Still love my wolves! ❤❤

He's basically a 7ft tall Seth Curry.

@TyTimeIsAwesome

Жыл бұрын

No he's not.

I see KAT fitting a similar model as Ben Simmons

Gobert is too goofy and makes dumb mistakes while KAT just doesn’t seem like he cares if the team wins or loses. He seems to be too concerned with taking selfies with his girlfriend, COD, and going on vacations with his girlfriend. He probably couldn’t wait to get the season over so he could take his girlfriend on vacation. Minnesota should have been traded him or they should be on the phones right now. The only way to semi fix this Gobert trade is to send KAT out. And they need to get that whole front office out everyone who goes and works for that organization automatically goes into dummy mode. They need Kevin Garnett there in some capacity maybe his energy would rub off on the organization.

@rebeccarayfield2148

Жыл бұрын

Too bad our ownership hates KG kinda sad

I think just like wiggins, he'll benefit from a change of environment. He'll need coaches and teammates that will push him and be a member of a good culture. KAT is not a batman. Hes a robin or even a batgirl. He can be a star player but hes a 2nd or 3rd star instead of the 1st.

@alexescutia4805

Жыл бұрын

A bosh type role

@alexescutia4805

Жыл бұрын

Actually a brook lopez type role

@curiosityredpill7030

Жыл бұрын

Spurs or Raptors

@TheChosenMoose01

Жыл бұрын

@@alexescutia4805 Bosh was cooking for Toronto tho. The rest of the team wasn't good tho.

@alexescutia4805

Жыл бұрын

@@TheChosenMoose01 wasn’t winning anything as the main option though was more my point a role with stretching the floor and focusing on rebounds and rim protection on a team with a better player or two and he might win some playoff series

While a lot of the points are true, we must defend Towns to some extent. He missed 52 games this regular season due to injury, while learning how to play the 4 with Rudy Gobert, while ALSO learning how to be a 2nd option behind Edwards. Life has also been extremely rough on him after position so much of his family from COVID. As a Minnesota fan, I don't think we get a great return for him at the moment. That + his offensive ceiling being stellar tells me that he deserves more games to integrate into our new system given everything.

@joet4811

Жыл бұрын

He got way too much chances already. The future is Edwards, not Kat.

@kylepatrick2231

Жыл бұрын

@@joet4811 why can't it be both of them? KAT is already willingly learning how to be a second option. He is handling the situation like a pro without causing us any off-court drama. Unless we swap him for Mikal Bridges (which I would like but don't see happening from Brooklyn's end), I don't see how we can get a better 2nd option for Edwards.

@joet4811

Жыл бұрын

@@kylepatrick2231 if it's not working for this long, it's time to trade him when his value is still good.

@joeymanny

Жыл бұрын

8 years playing the same low level intensity and get bullied by guards in the post is just enough gaguge, he wont turn to a KG or at least a chris bosh. He is just a role player

@TheChosenMoose01

Жыл бұрын

@@joeymanny He needs to be on a team where he can be that team's Kevin Love imo

Agree with everything except, "a healthy Towns could have led to a 50+ win season." Yhe West is far to competitive this year. Only the Nuggets and Grizz had 50 wins, and that was just barely. But I agree, he's kinda at his ceiling. Too much settling for 3s.

Towns is following the same trajectory as KG did save for losing 7 family members in one year. He'll get hard soon enough and when he does, look out.

@ColdHoops

Жыл бұрын

It's unfornate everything he's experienced in Minnesota... The loss of Coach Flip, his relatives, going through covid, plus the constant injuries. He just needs a breath of fresh air. A new environment 🙏

There was no reason why he should've struggled in this year's playoffs, he was guarded by Aaron Gordon most of the time and he got outplayed smh. He's soft and only wanted to shoot three's, if you watched him play, there was a significant amount of times where he was guarded by a smaller defender and decided to settle for long jumpers instead of back then down to the post. It's really frustrating to watch him play because he's got the talent but doesn't have that killer instinct, it's time to trade him and build around Anthony Edwards.

@curiosityredpill7030

Жыл бұрын

Same with AD he’s soft it just not has bad has Kat

@Free-Night

Жыл бұрын

​@@curiosityredpill7030 Ad is bigger than kat so he better at interior finishing and cathing lobs, his defense is uncomparable,and lowkey a dawg on the boards.Only reason why Ad is called soft cause his petty every game injuries also lack of posting up

@allen62

Жыл бұрын

@@curiosityredpill7030AD is only soft with injuries,KAT like a lot of 3 point shooting bigs they hate getting beaten up in the paint

Still waiting for the pre-LeBron Cavs and new CBA videos. Oh can you make a video about the Grizzlies and what's next for them after they got trounced by my Lakers?

@DressCode2005

Жыл бұрын

A video about how Dillon Brooks HAS to go is coming lol

@tim.noonan

Жыл бұрын

‘Your’ Lakers. Cringe.

@AirRusher1992

Жыл бұрын

@@DressCode2005 That's exactly what I meant. Not sure if any NBA teams are wanting to sign him coming off an abysmal series.

@AirRusher1992

Жыл бұрын

@@tim.noonan Yes. Sure I'm a fan of all 30 NBA teams but I will always bleed purple and gold meaning I've been a diehard Laker fan since Kobe is still there.

@mistermann3225

Жыл бұрын

​@@tim.noonan nothing cringe about it. If you're not a basketball fan, why are you here?

Its not a Minnesota Timberwolves issue, it’s a *Minnesota* issue. None of sports teams have that winning mentality or pedigree. They all have playoff potential but not that X factor to be title contenders

calling Kessler "a notable rookie" is like calling Jordon "a notable Bull". dude should've been ROTY by a mile, and will be a future DPOY and maybe even MVP candidate.

if the wolves didn't push Jimmy away they would be a top contender right now

KATs been our second most exciting player since KG, behind Ant. Generational talent, just a basket case mentally in the playoffs. So frustrating

@gabrielruiz9871

Жыл бұрын

Kevin Love was a monster In Minnesota

@JKernx

Жыл бұрын

​@@gabrielruiz9871 yeah definitely! i just think KATs ceiling should have been higher than K Love. now idk if it is

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

@@JKernxstop comparing love sorry ass to a true all star you niggas say anything

My oh my...lmao The timing

Imagine if KAT had half the dawg that Anthony Edwards has in him

He needs a hard nosed coach. KAT doesn't care that much about basketball, it's just a job for him

Kat will do better at another team. Like how Wiggins became better with vets around, Kat needs to be in a different team with vets leading.

@joeymanny

Жыл бұрын

he is a vet over 8 years now in the league. Wiggins accept his role as role player in GSW, Kat will be just a role player

@yahiaali4059

Жыл бұрын

@@joeymannyI mean wiggins is not better than steph so he had no choice too fit in but it arguable that’s he probably they’re second best player rn

@joeymanny

Жыл бұрын

@@yahiaali4059 same can be said to Kat if he jumps to legit teams he will be just a role player. Go to gsw he will be just a role player to steph, jump to Miami he will be just Butler beach

The Wolves honestly need to find a sleeper in the lack of picks era of the future to help this team get to the next level.

Butler took his girl to the bar and FaceTime him 😂

Jimmy saw it all coming from a country mile and got painted as a villain for it

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

And he still ain’t got shit

Can you make make a video on alperen sengun, am interested on your opinion on him 💪🏻✌🏻

@Jackey_Chen

Жыл бұрын

He already did

@AirRusher1992

Жыл бұрын

He already did that

The problem is they’re misusing his skill set he’s already established he’s a finesse type of center not a bully. Utilize him like a dirk n watch his skills unlock

Andy i like your videos. Yours, Stefan's, Profesor's and BTM'S. All others are nothing comapre to yours.

When your own teammate is outplaying you, you know you have a problem.

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

What about when ant was in a slump at the end of the season and kat was carrying? Everybody forgets about that tho

@slingybingy219

Жыл бұрын

@@zay7114 dawg ant was carrying the whole season and got right back to it in the playoffs a few games means jack shit

I’m honestly really interested to see the results of those Jazz picks over the next couple years

I'm so happy to have Ant; like the #1 glimmer of hope

I seen Ant taking the team over his rookie year his game reminds me of young Kobe once he gets more consistently aggressive in the lane and lock all the way in and meet his full potential as a defender he’s gonna be one of the faces of the league

It is not Karl Anthony-Town's team no more it is Anthony Edwards team now I'd trade Karl for either another star player or for draft picks or both

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

Good thing your not a gm

No doubt that KAT will leave the T-Wolves anytime soon and go to a competitive team like Heat, Knicks or Grizzlies.

@joeymanny

Жыл бұрын

Lol oing with the Heat, Jimmy will be lauhing. Kat will be lost if he ended to a contender

@allen62

Жыл бұрын

2 scoring bigs on a team doesn’t work that good

Wiggins maybe not lived up to his draft position but at least now he become a productive 3 and d player and even the second best player on championship team on last year final. I dont know how KAT gonna progress after this, maybe he also need a change of scenery?

Karl anthony towns still has nightmares about Jimmy butler lol.

i seriously don't why the Timberwolves never even attempted to trade KAT after they traded Gobert when it was clear the two couldn’t really play together on the court at the same time and actually win, it even made them more worse than actually good

@WheresWaldo05

Жыл бұрын

Cause they cant legally trade him till this summer due to him signing a suler max extension clown.

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

Why would you trade a big who can score on all 3 levels and rebound at a high level

@allen62

Жыл бұрын

@@zay7114because he can’t do it in the playoffs most these guys fool you guys watch the games

To be fair to Karl Anthony Towns, he is the "franchise player" of arguably the NBA's smallest market and the Wolves have never truly had real championship aspirations. So, him being dubbed as "passive" and "soft" are almost excusable when the Wolves are never expected to make a real push and you're financially compensated. It's almost like why Damian Lillard will never leave Portland: it's much more comfortable to sit at your own pace, avoid mass scrutiny and make top dollar. Not every player wants to win a championship.

Edwards is leaving the first chance he gets

KAT is the guy who invents an award and hands it to himself to win something. Butler is the guy who sits out an allstar game because he only cares about real games. I think that says it all.

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

Butler still ain’t got shit that says it all

@zay7114

Жыл бұрын

And kat would scrape him 1v1

Look, not everyone is an alpha. He is who he is. It’s the front offices job to build a team that works as a unit.

Ant seems to have that drive and hunger. KAT has the talent but not the mindset.

Rudy Gobert (Go-berg) is one hell of the death weight

As time goes on, it becomes less & less surprising that 2015 Kentucky squad couldn't win the title. Team had loads of talent but didn't have any with the Dawg mentality. KAT & Booker especially.

This nigga took us to to the playoff’s multiple times and this the respect he gets? wow

Gets paid like a star plays like a role player.

“Loser” is excessive, Im sure the man wants to win. But “soft as a baby’s ass” is all too accurate. The man is 7 feet and is obsessed with shooting 3s. That’s all fine but when you’re bricking get your big ass on the block and use your size bro.

Lol Andy comin after KAT’s here. I felt so bad for when KAT lost his mom and other family members to Covid. That was so tough for him. But I also do wish he could play to his full potential. He still has a lot to offer in this league. May I also mention BEN SIMMONS???

As a Knicks Fan, they are rumored to be interested in KAT.I would personally pass on him. Next seasons starts his Super Max extension. For the Young players and Draft Picks that the Knicks will have to give up, He needs to be the "Man" and just don't see it.

@ColdHoops

Жыл бұрын

Who would you be willing to give up? I know Randle would be in the deal, OBVIOUSLY 🤔

Two or three years ago german sport television insisted on the celtics should trade for him. They wanted them to give away Tatum and (!) Brown to pair Kat with Kemba Walker. When I asked if they completely lost their minds they asked back, if I’d really believe Tatum let alone Brown could become half as good as Kat one day. Now Kat sits at home watching Tatums and Browns deep play off runs as the star players on their team year after year after year. It‘s still the most hillarious take I ever heard.

Jimmy Butler is not an authority on a talent like KAT. Kat is the face and hard worker of the Wolves. His personality is one of calmness. Jimmy Butler needs to check out his lack of focus. He gets traded for his opinion.

@afterfractures5884

7 ай бұрын

Butler went full toxic teammate on his way out the door and everyone just bought the bullshit he was selling. People think being loud = being tough.

Kat comes back dropping double doubles and single handedly carried the wolves in their last 4 regular szn games to get them in the play in and yall sayin trade him unreal🤣

I guess like Wiggins, KAT is not just wired to be that alpha male wolf that everybody had thought of

@ColdHoops

Жыл бұрын

There's players like Paul George, who will openly admit they can't be the #1 option. Then there's players like KAT, who don't need to say a thing, because you see it in his game

Great video!

Yes indeed Jimmy Buckets!!!

As a Twolves fan. Just going to leave it there. Been a fan for 21 yrs. First two years were the peak. Says all you need to know

Comeon at least he take care of his team's diet....... Although he didn't take care of his fouls 😂😂

An academy coach who has spawned quite a few pros once told me that talent alone isn't enough, you need three things to maximize it. He then pointed to his temple, to his heart and his balls. Kat has offensive talent.

i mean to be fair , Jimmy Butler even knew the problem with the Timberwolves before the NBA world even knew

I'm from Minnesota, when everyone was hyped for KAT i couldnt see it. Hes a 2nd option as best, definitely not a franchise player.

Fighting for Play-In Versus Lakers (3-31-23); never seen a Team look more like; no one wanted the ball!

Jimmy Buttler. The man. The myth. The legend.

I never viewed him as a superstar, not even for a second I thought he would do anything

Finally someone else realizes something I've been seeing for years and has made a video about it to bring to light