The kid has a head on him. Honestly after watching his most recent session with Mike Schmitz on ESPN he has learned a lot by playing in the g league. Things like putting a guy behind him in the pick and roll before he makes a decision and just the type of shots he's taking. I think he is going to have a great rookie year and make the g league path very enticing for top level players with something to prove
it's worth mentioning that the last nba prospect that j kyle mann felt had an "alluring upside" was michael porter jr and he's been killing it dope stuff as always mann. i always agree
J Kyle Mann needs his own channel. His videos, although few and far between, always give me life. Excellent quality with a great outlook and knowledge on the game
Another positive about Green is he’s clearly capable of learning. Much more in control overall, fewer mistakes, and fewer clear lane misses on fastbreaks. The “can he continue to grow and learn in the League,” is already Mostly answered.
Whenever I see a J Kyle Mann video, I feel like I’m about to enjoy some delicious Wagyu steak. There’s something about his content that puts him above the rest. Love ya Dime Drop!
These are the kinda people I want to see on sportscenter and various other high end sport channels. This is quality content that keeps us engaged. Real unbiased basketball analysis. Im not saying the storylines and other things aren't needed as well, but we need more of this in the front headliners as well to balance it all out.
J. Kyle Mann, your videos have always been second to none and The Ringer better appreciate how good you make them look. I typically go into your Draft prospect videos with little to no idea who the kid is and even without having previous investment I find myself GLUED until the video is over.
Am I the only one who sees young kobe/jordan in his game? Similar thin body frame, athletic slasher and can shoot a little. Would be enticing to see how good he will turn out in the future.
Exactly. I’m not sure why they still use Lavine as his comp tho. Even 2021 Zach can’t drive and finish at the rim like JG. I honestly don’t get the comparison at all other than skinny and can jump high
I never saw anyone compare his athleticism with LaVine's, every time I see the comp it is because they have similar size, jump high and can shoot/score, never really their athleticism specifically
8 months later.....kid's improved efficiency and confidence are really lookin to take him to brink of all-stardom going into Silas' 3rd coaching season. Wen his team is firing on all cylinders they're honestly 1 of the most fun to watch. We'll see how this translate into winning going into 2023....
Reminds me a lot of Edwards in his eagerness and willingness to shoot the rock, I’m not concerned, I think with NBA level training he will smooth that jumper out
I actually think that finishing ability is shockingly similar to Lavine, but that ability is constantly underrated thanks to his high-flying dunks and deep range. Lavine's finishing ability doesn't look like someone only 200lbs, he has great touch around the rim and has the same ability to take contact at the rim and seemingly float in the air Lavine does. (Also worth noting that at UCLA Lavine was also a scrawny 180lbs)
Bradley Beal is a all star level player but if u want to be voted in constantly you have to be wining games something Beal doesn’t care about. Which is why he doesn’t get voted in much.
@@krunkformula some players have all the talent in the world to be great but they don’t have the mentality. He has both. Jalen just got that IT factor about him. You’ll see eventually.
@@Dame1988 I feel you but just because he has a great work ethic with great talent doesnt make him Mike and Kobe. Look at D Rose. Long way to go for this kid. Wishing him the best but lets pump the breaks a little bit.
I thought JKM was high on Jalen pre-draft. But after watching him play in the summer league, I think this take might have vastly underestimated his shooting ability and his ceiling (and maybe overestimated his defense). I don't see any reason why Jalen won't be shooting 40% from three or better in his prime. That being the case, and if all else falls for him (playmaking, ball handling, strength, and defense all improves), he could be a top 10 player one day.
Athletic, high-energy and slasher at the rim and he also mentioned he wants to be in all-defensive 1st team so must be working on that front as well. Problem with Rockets at the moment is that they simply do not have leadership qualities or so to speak a captain mindset that keeps the team together. Will be interesting to see which young player will develop into such role.
I had been saying that he reminds me of Morant as far as dribbling and driving is concerned. Nice to hear someone else compare the two at least in passing lol
If he only 18 years old and average 17 points per game. Then he will double that in 5 years in the NBA. Will be MVP and league scorer in 5 years or less.
This dude is not 6'6! I was at the gleague media event and he was standing. might be 6'5 in shoes at best!!! On God. That josh Christopher kid is also maybe 6'3 If that. People need to start getting these players height right. Penalizing them by fining whoever lies about height.
Even if he is I’m not too worried about it, he explosive finishes are similar to other 6’3 guards and the added height wouldn’t actually help him much, but if he turns out to be 6’5 then not much had changed except he had more frame to add muscle to
@@Katsos44 this doesn't make much sense man. Also just for the record if you are taller does not mean you have the genetic ability to add more muscle to your frame. It's quite the opposite. Most dudes taller than 6'0 are ectomorphs. This also not a knock on him my point is the NBA is one of the few sports that height truly has an advantage. So this shit better be so accurate that players are measure with and without shoes and give there heights. If not pay a fine for lying.
Assuming he adds weight. I mean people say that all the time about these young players. Some do and some don't. For example Malik Monk. People had high hopes for him that he'd get stronger and be a big time scorer. But he hasn't really lived up to the hype. Not yet anyway.
@@paulwarren6062 I actually like that you brought up Malik monk because him and Jalen have a similar game and body build but the difference is Jalen is 2 to 3 inches taller and has the mentality to be a superstar. Which is what separates regular players from the star players. He doesn’t need to add weight he just needs to add muscle. Just like Lavine did... I still think monk could still be good but he is being buried on that hornets bench
@@youngjut3 This is why it's important for a player to be drafted into the right situation. There can be a variety of reasons as to why some prospects never pan out. All these players are talented, but some don't have the drive to get better. It's partially up to the organization to work with the player and help him maximize his potential. Right now people are arguing about who's better, who should be the #1 pick, Cade or Green. To me the better player doesn't necessarily have to go first. In most cases yes, you'd want the top prospect. But sometimes it's just up to how the team feels about a certain player, how he fits into their culture. You can argue Pistons should take Green because he has more upside. Maybe he'll' be better in the long run. But what if Detroit feels Cade just fits the culture better? There are a lot of variables. In hindsight people say LaMelo should have gone #1. But what if Minnesota simply likes Edwards better? So be it, everyone's happy.
Jalens ceiling is a lot higher offensively and defensively then this video gives him credit for. He's at least going to be a top 40 player assuming his development isn't undermined by franchise instability. I'm not a huge rah rah guy but he's got heart and he's just not very nice and that alone will keep him viable long enough for his skillset to coalesce. I don’t get the narrative around his weight at this age. His build projects fine for adding weight but we already know what he looks like playing against grown men and strength really no more of an issue for him than it is for other wings his age.
This series is the jewel in The Ringer's video content crown. Take a bow, J. Kyle Mann.
all kyle mann content is good content i love it
This and the void with KOC are top tier
And the dulcet tones of that velvet voice
Where else can I find his content? Does he run his own podcast?
Shaun Pietersma nah, i just watched the dimedrop. that’s where he uploaded content before joining the ringer.
“2 hairstyles per 36 mins” 😭
J. Kyle Man is in the goat discussion.
Faxxxxx
J Kyle Mann the only reason I'm subbed to The Ringer. The guy deserves more videos on the channel
Agreed
I was about to type this exact thing myself stg
Same
Without Mann, the Ringer ain't much, ain't gonna lie 💯
Honestly, the rest of their content not involving JKM is hot garbage 90% of the time.
Whatever y’all are paying my man Mr. Mann, it’s not enough. Best content on this channel by far
BY. FAR.
To this day, he needs more features.
I can listen to this guy talk ball all day, and all night. I loved the dime drop
I'm nodding for two reasons: because I agree with what Kyle says, and because of the instrumental
The combination of the research and basketball IQ, with pop culture references and that smooth kentucky drawl makes J Kyle Mann god tier imo
Best sports content on internet
Should check out Athletic Alchemy 🥶
J. Kyle Mann, not the ringer
@@futurehofer1564 yessir
The kid has a head on him. Honestly after watching his most recent session with Mike Schmitz on ESPN he has learned a lot by playing in the g league. Things like putting a guy behind him in the pick and roll before he makes a decision and just the type of shots he's taking. I think he is going to have a great rookie year and make the g league path very enticing for top level players with something to prove
The Dime Drop never disappoints. You are not a loser my Mann ✌
it's worth mentioning that the last nba prospect that j kyle mann felt had an "alluring upside" was michael porter jr and he's been killing it
dope stuff as always mann. i always agree
J Kyle Mann needs his own channel. His videos, although few and far between, always give me life. Excellent quality with a great outlook and knowledge on the game
Another positive about Green is he’s clearly capable of learning. Much more in control overall, fewer mistakes, and fewer clear lane misses on fastbreaks. The “can he continue to grow and learn in the League,” is already Mostly answered.
I think Jalen is gonna blow that upside potential out of the water.
Can’t wait to see this man in a Houston jersey with Kpj. Gonna be fun seeing them develop together.
Can’t even watch another page breakdown a player. The ringer always does the best job. I appreciate you!
Finally the season of J. Kyle Mann draft videos, HYPE!
I don’t understand how this series dont get more views every single one is straight heat
The thing that’s great about scouting Jalen Green is that you see footage of all his games, against the best competition he is able to face
the amount of detail in this video is amazing
Followed you since Dime Drop. Master of your craft
Whenever I see a J Kyle Mann video, I feel like I’m about to enjoy some delicious Wagyu steak.
There’s something about his content that puts him above the rest.
Love ya Dime Drop!
This video is straight fire. Well done. Hope Jalen balls out!
These are the kinda people I want to see on sportscenter and various other high end sport channels. This is quality content that keeps us engaged. Real unbiased basketball analysis. Im not saying the storylines and other things aren't needed as well, but we need more of this in the front headliners as well to balance it all out.
I’m just glad my rockets are gonna finally catch a break 🤩🤩 bring on GREEN !
H-town stand up🤙
FINALLY...? Y'all had one bad year this past season... What you mean finally? LOL
Lookin like a bust
@@DWill8PG you sure about that?
@@judoka. He played well for like 2 weeks out of the whole season...
J. Kyle Mann, your videos have always been second to none and The Ringer better appreciate how good you make them look. I typically go into your Draft prospect videos with little to no idea who the kid is and even without having previous investment I find myself GLUED until the video is over.
Glad to hear you invoke Ja’s name with the finishing comp.
I love Mann’s videos. A great mix of analysis with a little humor.
I say it every time I love your videos, the only reason I am subbed to this channel!
Am I the only one who sees young kobe/jordan in his game? Similar thin body frame, athletic slasher and can shoot a little. Would be enticing to see how good he will turn out in the future.
About time someone agrees with me that his athleticism is more Morant than Lavine.....
Exactly. I’m not sure why they still use Lavine as his comp tho. Even 2021 Zach can’t drive and finish at the rim like JG. I honestly don’t get the comparison at all other than skinny and can jump high
I never saw anyone compare his athleticism with LaVine's, every time I see the comp it is because they have similar size, jump high and can shoot/score, never really their athleticism specifically
I think his ceiling is way higher than top 40-25 player. I think he can be as good as Brad Beal for sure
8 months later.....kid's improved efficiency and confidence are really lookin to take him to brink of all-stardom going into Silas' 3rd coaching season. Wen his team is firing on all cylinders they're honestly 1 of the most fun to watch. We'll see how this translate into winning going into 2023....
Shout out to KB Toys. That store basically sums up my childhood memories.
funny how you were talking about you keeping moving in rhythm while my bad internet was making you stutter all over the place lol
Been watching him since he was a freshman in HS. Love his progress. Hope he pans out
the details put but j.kyle mann is just amazing
He's the best player in this draft. I'll die on that hill
Same dude
Definitely my fav basketball player, he is the reason I keep coming back to play basketball when I’m discouraged to improve and play
He gonna be the ROY 🙌
This is a masterpiece of an analysis . 🙌
YES! J. Kyle Mann! The only reason I am subscribed to this channel :]
This was an awesome video I love how it has moments from pop culture
This guys voice is perfect.
He needs to be on podcasts and radio...and I'm sure he is already. I just don't know yet
Great voice
Oml I love this man's videos
Jalen born in Livingston (15 minutes from Merced) and raised in Fresno. But got glad the Central Valley is getting some love!
Now that my friends, is some high quality H20! Great analysis, sir!
You earned a sub man, great content!
What you are crazy. His ceiling is a mvp type player. This guys upside is crazy
Great report! Thanks!
Reminds me a lot of Edwards in his eagerness and willingness to shoot the rock, I’m not concerned, I think with NBA level training he will smooth that jumper out
The G league doesn't have nba level training?
Great video, as always.
Great content, Kyle! You're the Mann
This was legitimately a great breakdown. The Mobley one was absolutely awful and felt like a promotional video from his camp
Terry rozier deserves a breakdown, slept on guard in my opinion
I love this series so much
I actually think that finishing ability is shockingly similar to Lavine, but that ability is constantly underrated thanks to his high-flying dunks and deep range. Lavine's finishing ability doesn't look like someone only 200lbs, he has great touch around the rim and has the same ability to take contact at the rim and seemingly float in the air Lavine does. (Also worth noting that at UCLA Lavine was also a scrawny 180lbs)
I really enjoy his game. I would love it if he teamed up with someone special.
Great video!!
J. Kyle Mann’s name is as smooth as his voice that thing rolls off the tongue
Did you just say his high end is borderline all-star? I think if his swing factors aim positive he can be all-nba bradley beal level good
Which is borderline all star lmao
Don’t hype Brad Beal like that. Dude is nice but he hasn’t done anything relevant in the NBA yet
Bradley Beal is a all star level player but if u want to be voted in constantly you have to be wining games something Beal doesn’t care about. Which is why he doesn’t get voted in much.
Love your style so much man(n)
Best sports content ever
my fav player in this draft
Best player in the draft. He Kobe and Mike type different 🦄
stop
He a lil shorter tho
@@krunkformula some players have all the talent in the world to be great but they don’t have the mentality. He has both. Jalen just got that IT factor about him. You’ll see eventually.
@@Dame1988 I feel you but just because he has a great work ethic with great talent doesnt make him Mike and Kobe. Look at D Rose. Long way to go for this kid. Wishing him the best but lets pump the breaks a little bit.
@@futurehofer1564Kobe was 6’4 barefoot so
This video kind of brought me back down to Earth on this draft lol thanks
how so?
Same, how so?
I thought JKM was high on Jalen pre-draft. But after watching him play in the summer league, I think this take might have vastly underestimated his shooting ability and his ceiling (and maybe overestimated his defense). I don't see any reason why Jalen won't be shooting 40% from three or better in his prime. That being the case, and if all else falls for him (playmaking, ball handling, strength, and defense all improves), he could be a top 10 player one day.
J Kyle Mann is an all timer. HE RUNS THE GAME
I hear J.Kyle Mann I simply like, nothing else to be discussed here.
I live for J. Kyle Mann videos
I see you Incubus reference. Excellent video as usual J Kyle
this is a great video
I never knew Jalen was born in Merced though! So cool to see someone from Merced making it to the NBA haha
Athletic, high-energy and slasher at the rim and he also mentioned he wants to be in all-defensive 1st team so must be working on that front as well. Problem with Rockets at the moment is that they simply do not have leadership qualities or so to speak a captain mindset that keeps the team together. Will be interesting to see which young player will develop into such role.
I had been saying that he reminds me of Morant as far as dribbling and driving is concerned. Nice to hear someone else compare the two at least in passing lol
If he only 18 years old and average 17 points per game. Then he will double that in 5 years in the NBA. Will be MVP and league scorer in 5 years or less.
Kyle Mann >>>
Drives and leap remind me of young Jordan
Marv Albert meme'd Jaylen Green into existence
I think it's dope The Ringer got Neal Brennan to narrate these vids.
this is j kyle mann at the height of his powers. beautiful
I need my Raptors to take him!
u getting suggs
Hopefully he drops. It looks like we'll get Suggs but I feel like this draft could be weird.
he’s not dropping fourth
They trading up supposedly, but I think it's for Mobley
Hate to brake the news but he’s going 2 lol not falling past 3
He’s like a more athletic SGA. Putting those two on the same team would be pretty cool to watch.
Dope vid
Future rockets in 6 days
Let's go!! 🚀🚀🚀
He's trippin for thinking Green's ceiling is a top 25-40 player.
This dude is not 6'6! I was at the gleague media event and he was standing. might be 6'5 in shoes at best!!! On God. That josh Christopher kid is also maybe 6'3 If that. People need to start getting these players height right. Penalizing them by fining whoever lies about height.
Even if he is I’m not too worried about it, he explosive finishes are similar to other 6’3 guards and the added height wouldn’t actually help him much, but if he turns out to be 6’5 then not much had changed except he had more frame to add muscle to
@@Katsos44 this doesn't make much sense man. Also just for the record if you are taller does not mean you have the genetic ability to add more muscle to your frame. It's quite the opposite. Most dudes taller than 6'0 are ectomorphs. This also not a knock on him my point is the NBA is one of the few sports that height truly has an advantage. So this shit better be so accurate that players are measure with and without shoes and give there heights. If not pay a fine for lying.
Green to me reminds me of a mix of Lavine and Beal but more shifty then both once he adds weight.. he will be able to go through players
Assuming he adds weight. I mean people say that all the time about these young players. Some do and some don't. For example Malik Monk. People had high hopes for him that he'd get stronger and be a big time scorer. But he hasn't really lived up to the hype. Not yet anyway.
@@paulwarren6062 I actually like that you brought up Malik monk because him and Jalen have a similar game and body build but the difference is Jalen is 2 to 3 inches taller and has the mentality to be a superstar. Which is what separates regular players from the star players. He doesn’t need to add weight he just needs to add muscle. Just like Lavine did... I still think monk could still be good but he is being buried on that hornets bench
@@youngjut3 This is why it's important for a player to be drafted into the right situation. There can be a variety of reasons as to why some prospects never pan out. All these players are talented, but some don't have the drive to get better. It's partially up to the organization to work with the player and help him maximize his potential. Right now people are arguing about who's better, who should be the #1 pick, Cade or Green. To me the better player doesn't necessarily have to go first. In most cases yes, you'd want the top prospect. But sometimes it's just up to how the team feels about a certain player, how he fits into their culture. You can argue Pistons should take Green because he has more upside. Maybe he'll' be better in the long run. But what if Detroit feels Cade just fits the culture better? There are a lot of variables. In hindsight people say LaMelo should have gone #1. But what if Minnesota simply likes Edwards better? So be it, everyone's happy.
Omg love this break down please do one on Cade Cunningham
Already been done.. it's on dime drop channel done by the same guy as this vid
J Kyle Mann is the GOAT
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Jalens ceiling is a lot higher offensively and defensively then this video gives him credit for. He's at least going to be a top 40 player assuming his development isn't undermined by franchise instability. I'm not a huge rah rah guy but he's got heart and he's just not very nice and that alone will keep him viable long enough for his skillset to coalesce. I don’t get the narrative around his weight at this age. His build projects fine for adding weight but we already know what he looks like playing against grown men and strength really no more of an issue for him than it is for other wings his age.
Yooo, just listening to the pod w tjarks, jalen green is like a jamal crawford imo..sliiick
We have missed youuuu
Most hyped prospect in last 5 years ive covered the draft. Malik Monk is his comp.
Are you serious?
top level content
Dat boy go be sum serious💯💪🏾
Future Superstar :)
Christmas came early!
Sky is the limit for this kid only if used properly with the right fit