Appreciate you talking about proper landing and injury prevention habits. Staying healthy is going to be a huge concern for both these guys.

@bballbreakdown

8 ай бұрын

🙏🏀🙏

You can tell they’re experimenting more with Wemby, I think he might be more up and down to start out the season.

@samn90834

8 ай бұрын

Yep, Chet is gonna solely run the 5 for a team with great guard play, whilst I expect Wemby to be creating a lot more for himself and play both the 4 and 5, I expect Chet to have a much more efficient start to the season

@siphillis

8 ай бұрын

Pop even admitted that they have no idea whether Wemby should gravitate more towards the perimeter or the paint. With his skillset and size, he could play anywhere from SF to C, maybe switching moment to moment. Wemby himself has often compared basketball to performance art, so there's going to be mistakes and wrong paths along the way.

@classthoreau3541

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, Pop has been hammering the "we want Wemby to be Wemby" line since they drafted him. I think part of that is that Wembanyama has admitted to becoming despondent when former coaches tried to define his role too strictly. He's said he's tried to grow from that (and to be fair he was a obviously a teenager when it happened), but even Duncan described playing under Pop as "he gives you a role and you have to fight your way out of it" so it's good the Spurs have this mindset. Ultimately, I think the idea is that Victor is a thoughtful, driven person and if they let him discover what does & doesn't work for himself, it'll then be easier to help him under the dynamic of "what should I change?" rather than "you need to change this."

@bummingcigs

8 ай бұрын

@@samn90834hes playing the 4, he said hes never even played the 5

@DestinRugers.S

8 ай бұрын

@@classthoreau3541 Well said brother...

This was like watching two aliens play each other. Staying healthy will be a challenge for both these guys.

@baphometfathom5348

8 ай бұрын

It’s almost like these people are trying to speak it into existence yall weird asf

@gabrielcarrasco9078

8 ай бұрын

Crazy considering Scoot has been the one getting hurt.

@snupedummy

8 ай бұрын

@@baphometfathom5348right health is a concern for everyone not just athletes

@geert574

8 ай бұрын

Wembamyamyama is careful, Chet is in hospital before december

@henryviiifake8244

8 ай бұрын

@@al.ce16 Didn't Chet already get injured in pre-season?

You're getting WAY ahead of yourself.

@Peroriperora

8 ай бұрын

Says who? 🙄

I hope both stay healthy and excellent for their careers. It would be sad if their careers ended early like Yao Ming's. I was thinking more of Wilt vs Bill in terms of height, but Magic and Bird isn't a bad comparison.

@davidfrey5654

8 ай бұрын

My thinking exactly.

@bilindabutcher8913

8 ай бұрын

I think they will be healthy Smart guys in those organizations will have them eating like superhumans

@aquatazer

8 ай бұрын

The crazy thing about Yao is that he was so good and so impactful that he was still a first-ballot HOF’er. For me, if either one makes it there, even if their career gets cut short, that’s more than enough. They’re already going to be a statistical anomaly if they can play for a few healthy seasons considering their height and frame.

@ziplockbaggies8707

8 ай бұрын

Que la lengua se te haga chicaron

@Yoyoiooui

8 ай бұрын

White guy vs black guy

I find VIctor's foot and toe workouts quite interesting. I think his trainer has him really focus on the little support muscles all across and around the foot and toes, as injury prevention. Can any physios or doctors comment on why that is or the significance?

@victorblaer

8 ай бұрын

@@CubeRindThanks for the reply! Makes sense. I'm a former basketball player with multiple sprains and breaks, poor toe strength and recently started getting plantar fasciitis.

They both looked great and this was as entertaining as a pre-season game could be. It was easy to see what all the hype with Wemby was all about. Great video Coach Nick!

It's crazy to think that Americans might be looking at Chet as their next superstar and face of the nba because Zion and Ja are overeating and pulling up guns left and right.

@sostdm617

8 ай бұрын

😊 Tatum and Brown

@cm9241

8 ай бұрын

no, dude

@XZA.B

8 ай бұрын

​@@sostdm617Tatum? EH??? Brown? Hell no.

@AB1B1

8 ай бұрын

Yeah that is crazy. Chet won't be the face of the league.

@bilogskii2216

8 ай бұрын

@@AB1B1 It's gonna be Ant imo and hopefully Scoot. It's just crazy to think that there's a big gap lately between International talent and local American talent if you ruled out the old guys like Lebron.

4:46 This is the reason why Wemby ans his camp is so focused on his flexibility rather than gaining weight abruptly. If you check on that video with Wemby doing some stretches, he's comfortable doing this.

@keltec1279

8 ай бұрын

That reach is terrifying he looks like a monster

@808bboarder

8 ай бұрын

Crazy ability but like the vid said I wouldn’t go for that swipe often. If the league learns to swing it to the top of arc while driving on the off hand Wemby is too compromised to recover. But the fact he has this ability and guys will have to think on dribble drives is enough impact lol

@bilogskii2216

8 ай бұрын

@@808bboarder True but Wemby got the basketball IQ as well to know enough when to go for that move or not. He really has a good space perception, that's why he can sag off and give an opponent a lot of space to shoot and will still block it.

Love your breakdowns mate!

They have 0% of the charisma that Magic & Bird had coming into the league. Let them produce first and then we can make that call.

@henryviiifake8244

8 ай бұрын

#Facts The last 5 seasons have seen Giannis be a back-to-back MVP (plus 1 championship and dpoy), then Jokic be a back-to-back MVP (plus a championship) and now Embiid becoming MVP (with back-to-back scoring titles). Definitely _WAY_ to early to be calling Chet and Victor the next "Bird vs Magic".

@anthonytaylor7928

8 ай бұрын

It's not even close it's a dumb comparison

If a ref farts they will both float out to the stands.

Praying they both be healthy an have unique careers go spurs go

@bballbreakdown

8 ай бұрын

🏀🏀🏀 🙏🙏🙏

Excellent breakdown as always

After watching them, their debut... no better platform to make the assessment than yours, 'Coach... U DA MAN.

The NBA knew what they were doing when they make these two teams be the first matchup in the preseason. A sneak peak.

@hunterx5niper461

8 ай бұрын

They weren’t tho?lmao they played Monday and Celtics and sixers played Sunday

@everyonesaidmynamewasstupi3713

8 ай бұрын

you got it a little twisted, they weren’t the first matchup. however, the thunder and spurs are both playing their first game against each other, meaning these 2 will have both have their NBA debut on the same floor in the same game in a head to head. now THATS an example of them knowing what they’re doing, lol

They better stay healthy. And play at the level they did

The Fight Of the Bones

Great analysis

i hope they stay healthy there both great to watch play be interesting to see how they go against the heavier players if they will guard them or have some one else do it especially with say embiid

That was a fun half of basketball

I think they are both going to be amazing players. Really like Chet - excited to see his growth this year after being out all of last year.

I hope both stayed healthy, so we can enjoy the games even better

Haven't commented on your videos in a while, Coach. I just want to take a moment to congratulate you on the growth of the channel. Keep up the grind.❤❤❤

@NoNameWillBeGiven-ii5hu

2 ай бұрын

Trolll

the future of the NBA looks bright as long as these two twigs stays healthy...

Omg that pass and that layup from Wemby. He's gonna eat. Didn't know he can do that.

People talking about "unicorns" and "tall guys with guard skills" like late 90's and early 2000's Kevin Garnett never existed.

I like that match up they were going at it

I felt this too while watching the game. Holy shit. It's been awhile.

How does Paolo always get overlooked when it comes to Chet? He’s been better than him at every stage yet nobody mentions him when talking about superstar potential

The nba is in good hands. Chet and Wemby are the future

As a Pistons fan..... I'm looking very much forward to the Wemby/Chet rivalry!

If the NBA is smart (and they definitely are) they should market this battle going forward. Both players are gonna be the face of the league soon.

@toptiercrip

8 ай бұрын

If they don't get injured

@AB1B1

8 ай бұрын

Chet the face of the league? Stop it!

@barbarooza8408

8 ай бұрын

The league already announced a week or two back that an OKC SA game in January will be played on ABC

@kofig8357

8 ай бұрын

chet has SGA on his team he's not gonna even be the face of OKC

@Shootafam02124

8 ай бұрын

@@toptiercrip aren’t you smart.

Still a bit raw, but you need to count on Aday Mara as well for generational clashes of very skilled big players. I think the spaniard will be up there soon

Good vid, btw its Wembanyama* in title

Reaching with this title

They both sre raw amd relying primarily on talent. I cant wait to see them polished

The battle of the twigs

@116tedy

8 ай бұрын

lanky vs twiggy

@bipblopblap

8 ай бұрын

😂

“Inside dribble like guards are” 3:45. Ive never heard this. Why is this good? Is it just to get a better motion into the shot?

I'm very impressed with both of these young studs. Both of them can handle the ball like guard, shoot from outside, and post up too. Both of them will have to learn how to defend properly against guards and move their feet. However, they both have potential to be future all stars. We will see how they will develop.

@808bboarder

8 ай бұрын

You’re crazy if you think these guys don’t already have excellent footwork.

@user-zi4me2yr3z

8 ай бұрын

They are already great defenders.

The new Era is here

I've been saying for 10 years that nba needs a good rivalry more than anything

Victor has potential to be the GOAT it makes me excited for the future of the NBA. This is the most competitive season in NBA history. I would love to see Victor go absolutely HAM from the start. Making the allstar team and even being an MVP candidate as a rookie. Something that’s completely unheard of. That would get me very interested indeed.

@sidku7006

8 ай бұрын

Larry Bird 1979-80 season: Rookie of the Year, NBA All Star 1st team, 4th in MVP balloting.

@aloha8256

8 ай бұрын

this won't happen...as it was the case with Tony Parker....San Antonio is a very small market. Above this honestly I do not see Victor being part of the all of fame this year at this point. We ll need to wait mid season what does it looks...

@lordkaiser1404

8 ай бұрын

​@@sidku7006Tim Duncan had a similar Rookie Season.. there hasn't been a rookie that won all-nba first team since..

@sidku7006

8 ай бұрын

@sidku7006 13 hours ago Wilt Chamberlain 1959-1960: Rookie of the Year, NBA 1st team, NBA MVP. Averaged 37.6 points, 27.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists

@TBrod

8 ай бұрын

@@sidku7006 mcdonalds workers

The real test for these guys is when they play against the bucks, 76ers, and Nuggets. How will they hold up against nikola jokic, joel embiid, and giannis antetokounmpo?

@zoulzopan

8 ай бұрын

it will be awhile until they can see the finals since they would have to go through Jokic and AD for the next maybe 5 years? We're already seeing great centers dominate the league I can't wait to see this new generation.

@henryviiifake8244

8 ай бұрын

They may be able to catch Jokic out on offense, but his (Jokic's) variety of scoring moves from all over the court and the type of court-vision that rivals the best in NBA history will slice and dice OKC/SAS defense in return. As for facing Giannis or Embiid... I don't see it working out well 1v1 (unless OKC/SAS can screen thise guys away for Chet/Webemyana to give them some space).

@snupedummy

8 ай бұрын

No one can guard them three what makes you think they’re gonna come in the league and be able to do something with them

@zoulzopan

8 ай бұрын

@@snupedummy Marc Gasol was able to guard Embiid and Giannis back in 2019

@snupedummy

8 ай бұрын

@@zoulzopan he’s a real talent and that was baby embiid and jokic

first nba games for both, and they look like the best players on the floor.

I will tell my children about this epic rivalry

@karithema9ician657

8 ай бұрын

We so caught up right now we not even realizing that We got 2 “Aliens/monsters” playing basketball 🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂 they fckn 2k modded players! Dawg! We may never see it after they retire either. I got my popcorn 🍿

@xv4373

8 ай бұрын

@@karithema9ician657and mf’ers are still hating lmao

Never has the word premature been more appropriate.

I hope this 2 player never have a bad/long injury

Really hoping injuries don't screw this up. Personally, I've always enjoyed the NBA the most when it's been a big man's league.

Chet looks awesome coming off a season ending injury, are we just going to ignore this?

@mordakie3805

8 ай бұрын

He was healed last season they just kept him out so he should look good now

At the end of the season I want a montage of them flexing their tiny little bird arms. That's pure comedy.

@snupedummy

8 ай бұрын

Prolly stronger than half of the human population

Hi Coach Nick, makes sense to let Wemby freelance and basket hang in pre-season and avoid physical pounding. As he builds more strength he can play more inside but not now. ha ha

I don't know about Bird vs Magic 2.0 But this is definitely the "Battle of the Bones"

I got the guy from France.

I'm not sure why the Spurs have Victor defending on the perimeter ? It seems to me that he would be more effective roaming in the paint like Giannis or JJJ.

This is what I’ve been saying this is the new magic vs bird

Coach, Great analysis as always. And no i don't think they will be the next Magic v Larry. Sure they got the talent to be great only issue is them staying healthy. I have no doubt they will be great players in the future but how long of a career will they have? Super tall skinny dudes who can move like a guard, that's not common, and in the history of the league, super tall guys tend to have short careers due to injury. There are some exception like KD, Giannis but they're an anomaly. I guess only time will tell

Reaching there, coach lol but lets hope you're right

Shout sam pressey man HE DIDNT LET NO ONE TELL HIM ANY DIFFERENT HE WANTED CHET AND GOT HIM DRAFTED HIM WHEN EVERYONE HAD QUESTION HE HAD THE ANWSER LEGENDARY GM MAN

More like 2.0 years before both of them get injured. I don't see this lasting long.

2:39, wow

Coach he’s 19. Them playing him out there on d is amazing for him to grow. Where are your development skills coach?

2:10 "shoulder" into the defender... no. It was pure elbow. Dangerous play, should be a flagrant 1 every time.

@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381

7 ай бұрын

Soft

The top rivarly the last few years should have been Giannis vs AD, but AD did not get his shit together for a few years...

When you flex but there's nothing there 😢💪🤏

2:15 I disagree. Let him drop to the floor whenever the landing area isn't safe, much better for his knees and ankles in the long run (as long as he doesn't fall awkwardkly of course and twists a joint in the process).

just imagine when these guys put on a lil more weight and develop more strength and stability in their legs. that'll be something

I’m not sold on either of them, but I like Chet better. Both seriously need to gain weight and work on moving their feet on defense.

Lol @ the "mon Dieu" pronunciation "mon doo." Well, at least you tried.

With all due respect to these two up and coming talents, no chance they become the next Magic vs. Bird. No chance in hell. Whatever rivalry they form won't come close to what we had with the two living legends that are Magic and Bird. That's a rivalry that can't be touched by anyone. That said, I look forward to seeing where their careers take them. And I hope to see them both live up to and potentially exceed everyone's expectations.

@hopkinsr1000

8 ай бұрын

Totally agree Bird and Magic went to the conference finals in their first year with Magic winning his first year and Bird would've met Magic there but Bird ran into Dr J. The bar was set too high !

@bobthabuilda1525

8 ай бұрын

Their rivalry saved the league, literally. No one today can compare to that

@Peroriperora

8 ай бұрын

Wait and see.

@hopkinsr1000

8 ай бұрын

if not done in 1st year for either one of them enough said Bird and Magic on top as history states!@@Peroriperora

Battle of the Thin Titans if I may say so myself

The Battle of the Bigs is back in the West.

Man people are talking about health as if they are wishing the guys get hurt.

Holy Chet!

Feels like Wemby is more experienced with his moves compared to Chet

2:42 In a stunning display of monolinguality, coach yelled out: "Mun Doo!" 😂

@bballbreakdown

8 ай бұрын

How can it be mono when I’m speaking French?! 🤣🙃

@Peroriperora

8 ай бұрын

@@bballbreakdownI guess coach tried to say « Mon Dieu » 😅

That is if they both manage to stay healthy all season long...

Thats what people said when Bron and Melo were drafted. Mahic and Larry 2.0 Hope these big guys give us that

A chopsticks rivalry 😂

@Peroriperora

8 ай бұрын

Says the Chinese

dont worry Giannis will "accidentally" injure them.

An hour late but I’m here for the conversation. Are you in?

I'm pretty sure there will be issues with knees and ankles. At the very least.

Yea please

Magic Bird 2.0 is A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. Dont @ me.

5:50 No free layups after the whistle.

Theyll have to adopt a style like jokic, or shoot a Skyhook which is what id do first, but to stay healthy, theyll have to adapt jokic style.

Why do you think the move at 2:30 isn't a travel? He stepped twice with his left foot without dribbling

Based on a preseason half, hype merchants are unreal nowadays

Oof no pressure 😂 magic and bird wow. Can we let them play a few years first?

@Srt3D01-db-01

8 ай бұрын

Yep 🤡

Victor, Bol Bol, Porzingod, and Chet the true 🦄’s fr I need all they teams to make it to the playoffs this year

@808bboarder

8 ай бұрын

The fact you said Bol Bol is wild 💀

@karithema9ician657

8 ай бұрын

@@808bboarder he dead Ass got like 3-4 more years to get his shit together or he definitely getting took off the list.

"Mon dew" :D

Wemby is like an extremely taller-ish version of Tmac

Wemby is a giant but he moves so smooth like an average size player. It doesn't look like he will be an injury prone player despite his size. They're both in the Western Conference so we will be seeing a lot of this matchup for years.

Chet holmgren is Rik smits 2.0 or dragan bender with upside,while wembenyana is like ramp samson

@bballbreakdown

8 ай бұрын

I’m sorry, but saying this means you never watched Rik Smits

@johncane2304

8 ай бұрын

@@bballbreakdown I've watch him ,

@johncane2304

8 ай бұрын

@@bballbreakdown I watch NBA since 2000s

do they both have that superstar in them

Looks like the 2020s will be the decade of centers.

@mattschurenko3032

8 ай бұрын

these guys are permitter players. a real centre will destroy them in them in the paint

The court looks small with these two lol

Wemby needs to play and be utilized as a big man with guard skills, not a guard.

@tradariusmaddox6827

8 ай бұрын

Pop will get right, he’s just letting him play free right now

@yerrrrrrrr4567

8 ай бұрын

let him play big against smaller players but i dont want him trying to bang with true big men.

MEAT RIDING

They’re both gonna battle injuries their whole careers. Don’t want to be right about that, but look at those builds.

@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381

7 ай бұрын

Many skinny players do well, just like many chubby players get injured.

@Rdude4444

7 ай бұрын

@@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381 outliers always exist but the correlation is still there