They Gave Up On One of The Best Players in the World

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  • @anf9311
    @anf9311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5755

    Will never forget him going out there on his sister's birthday just weeks after her passing to drop 53 in a playoff game. Legendary performance 👏🏽🙏🏾

    • @cello100k3
      @cello100k3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Remember it like yesterday did on my bulls shorty definitely was a balla

    • @schuylersavage276
      @schuylersavage276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@cello100k3 it was against the wizards in game 2. But I remember the celtics and IT dismantled your Bulls in games 3-6 after Rondo went down leading the bulls to a 2-0 lead

    • @CalebOrvik
      @CalebOrvik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      It was the day after her death, man

    • @CrazyVideosLater
      @CrazyVideosLater 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@CalebOrvik I was looking for this comment lol

    • @Cowboy.45
      @Cowboy.45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      She died that morning my boy

  • @jennyneon
    @jennyneon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10719

    Seeing Isaiah Thomas cry breaks my heart, it's like seeing Derrick Rose's injury.. Just heartbreaking.

    • @Daniel-ll2dm
      @Daniel-ll2dm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      Facts bro it hurts

    • @naswiipp
      @naswiipp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Nah. Derrick Rose got injured. This guy just cried.

    • @5kchris
      @5kchris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +329

      @@naswiipp Dude shut up😐😐

    • @JoeBro915
      @JoeBro915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      @@naswiipp did Isaiah not also get injured?

    • @yourragesalt5533
      @yourragesalt5533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fr

  • @victorhospital6386
    @victorhospital6386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5326

    IT was an inspirational player for a lot of people because of his height compensated by his mentality, watching him crying after that game broke my heart

    • @joshuagarone3744
      @joshuagarone3744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Why was he crying?

    • @rendezvousonmemorylane
      @rendezvousonmemorylane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      @@joshuagarone3744 Nobody wanted him.

    • @PyroPuffs777
      @PyroPuffs777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @Rendezvous On Memory Lane that’s not why he cried. He literally explained he wasn’t crying for people to feel bad for him. You don’t even know what you’re saying lol.

    • @swasho2939
      @swasho2939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@rendezvousonmemorylane and let's not act like that still isn't the case. He dropped 81 points smurfing in some amateur league. Why are people acting like he just won a championship

    • @judemartinarsulo3438
      @judemartinarsulo3438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

      @@swasho2939 let's see u drop 50 in a normal game lmao

  • @MSSynsyterGates
    @MSSynsyterGates 2 ปีที่แล้ว +981

    He dropped 53 after his sister passed and then Boston threw him away after the season. Then people complain about players having no loyalty. Team's are scummy as fuck.

    • @MrSeanMDolan
      @MrSeanMDolan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed, but he had injuries and they ended up better without him.

    • @jimmydevron5480
      @jimmydevron5480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@MrSeanMDolan Still can't make it past the eastern confrance finals till this year. and it's only cuz LBJ wasn't there this time XD

    • @hazzyg11
      @hazzyg11 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@MrSeanMDolan literally the next two years, kyrie didn’t even give the Celtics anything but be injured in the playoffs as well and lose to the bucks 😂

    • @ViolenceBeginsHere
      @ViolenceBeginsHere ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@MrSeanMDolan lol

    • @s3ts
      @s3ts ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That karma coming right back to kill em right now tho.

  • @Someone-bf3nk
    @Someone-bf3nk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +856

    "Dude's statsheet just says moral support" I haven't heard an insult this creative in a long time.

    • @UrbanBDKNY
      @UrbanBDKNY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      🤣 he better not ever run into Haslem 🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheOpenlot
      @TheOpenlot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I didn’t even laugh jimmy said that shit, my jaw just dropped like GOD DAMN! This man, like a porcupine, has all the points.

    • @finncocoman3164
      @finncocoman3164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s facts tho 😂 Haslem just there to tell

    • @stuffedsammy5830
      @stuffedsammy5830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was tuff😂, shii caught me off guard

    • @mkszaq1xsw2
      @mkszaq1xsw2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's disrespectful

  • @saucewalker7211
    @saucewalker7211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4782

    ngl, that clip of him crying almost made me cry. Isiah's situation lowkey hurts more than d rose's cause they didn't give him a chance after he gave the Celtics an amazing season.

    • @j.megatron
      @j.megatron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Nigga I cried. Waaaaaaaaaa

    • @jujuria13
      @jujuria13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Thats where fans should step in.

    • @Mixmaxi
      @Mixmaxi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Thanks a lot Kyrie

    • @deezy2k1
      @deezy2k1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      This kind of reminds me of Jeremy Lin and how he ended up the same way. Almost quietly pushed out the back door and no one really noticed. Makes me wonder that if Isiah got the same support that Carmelo Anthony got when he was almost given up on, would he be on a roster like Carmelo is right now.

    • @JFP95
      @JFP95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@deezy2k1 Carmelo is also a foot taller than IT

  • @MrMykeStrong
    @MrMykeStrong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2487

    I've never seen that clip of him crying on thr floor. That was heartbreaking. We've all been there.

    • @anthonymason4999
      @anthonymason4999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      Preach brother…
      It’s something to see a fellow brother down. I wish the best for him and also hopes his sister rests well. What a battle people deal with

    • @UmarKhan-su1vv
      @UmarKhan-su1vv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      No we haven’t. Not at that level.

    • @charlieprince8671
      @charlieprince8671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Man what. I'm not even an IT fan but that broke my heart. Hate to see someone go through that, especially when they committed no grievances of their own. It was just injury, poor timing and misfortune.

    • @TheRedConstituents.
      @TheRedConstituents. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      For real bro....damn.

    • @onelord4Eva
      @onelord4Eva 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Man On My Mama. I literally go back to 2015 all over again It’s Not even Funny. Bro Really The Truth And Mfs Be over Looking him it’s Crazy to me.

  • @Piff_Boogley
    @Piff_Boogley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +814

    Bro that jumpshot is the EXACT SAME every single time. It's like watching a robot out there. Insane.

    • @Job.Well.Done_01
      @Job.Well.Done_01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Such a sweet shot!

    • @Xenafps
      @Xenafps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He has one of the best jumpers I’ve ever seen no question

  • @KnowNoo
    @KnowNoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2983

    “They gave up on me” that was too much for me today.

    • @mclorretssuites4783
      @mclorretssuites4783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      ON GOD

    • @brochie
      @brochie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      as a Celtics fan that hurt me too watch, we love IT. hoping maybe with Brad Stevens in the front office he can get another shot here

    • @diegotorres558
      @diegotorres558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Bruh, 1:30 into the video and I’m sold for one of his best intros/vid👀👏👏

    • @deezelkane
      @deezelkane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      HES TRASH- he was given multiple chances to redeem himself. Hes an insane liability on defence, aint nobody want that- not to mention hes playing against dopey defence SMH.. He really needs to give it up, its high key embarrassing seeing a grown man act like this

    • @ericpelletier7721
      @ericpelletier7721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      @@deezelkane seems like you didn’t listen to the video…

  • @dododump3144
    @dododump3144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3890

    Jimmy seriously started off the video saying “here’s a chart”😂

  • @camilogonzalez8140
    @camilogonzalez8140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1864

    You know it’s going to be a good one when Jimmy starts with a graph.

    • @alightning1841
      @alightning1841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yup

    • @Theiliteritesbian
      @Theiliteritesbian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      'The graph' not just a graph

    • @lcfraga4795
      @lcfraga4795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣🤣🤣 that's true, every single video is fire

    • @infared3295
      @infared3295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's how you know you clicked on the right video

    • @theultimatewarmachine2585
      @theultimatewarmachine2585 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Especially when he shows that he got more mvp votes than chris paul and chris paul

  • @zztv6260
    @zztv6260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4411

    Id rather have 5'9'' guard that can shoot, than a 6'9'' guard that can't do a jump shot. Shout out to Sixers management.

    • @coolfear360
      @coolfear360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      His defense has fallen off a cliff and his offense is not as good as it used to be. If you hate simmons so much CJ would be a quality replacement.

    • @itzfishiesBS1
      @itzfishiesBS1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

      @@coolfear360 its cuz they dont let him play to his strenghts

    • @alananderson9072
      @alananderson9072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No you wouldn't it's still basketball

    • @shazza7358
      @shazza7358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@coolfear360 no, cj would be a better fit but he wouldn't push the sixers into title contention, after the years of losing in the process and the investment they've made in simmons it makes sense for morey to wait until an all star level talent becomes available

    • @joshualopez2571
      @joshualopez2571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@coolfear360 if you were the best in leauge and have a bad injury don't you think your gonna be the same before no get your facts straight

  • @abba136
    @abba136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +840

    Gotta be one of the saddest videos Jimmy has done in a while. Can’t imagine how Isaiah must be feeling. Damn

    • @khalilrahme5227
      @khalilrahme5227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did you miss him crying at 1:14 ?

  • @sulibreaks
    @sulibreaks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3528

    you a real one for this vid.

  • @jjozu
    @jjozu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4204

    warriors should’ve signed him instead of that chiozza dude 😭

    • @realtyinseconds
      @realtyinseconds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I love ur vids

    • @jassy.4455
      @jassy.4455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      YOU WATCH JIMMY???! Im a big fan

    • @Hildr
      @Hildr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's EXACTLY what I thought! Smh

    • @TheSmilingCheeto
      @TheSmilingCheeto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Don’t disrespect 🧀, he out played IT when we played the Pelicans

    • @goodideas7184
      @goodideas7184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i agree but they singed him on a 2 way and i think that was the only contract they could offer

  • @anthonynahanee6939
    @anthonynahanee6939 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Back here after seeing him sign with KD and Dev. I’m glad they have not given up on him. Many blessings on those that made the decision to pick him up.

  • @sethcoovert
    @sethcoovert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    Me and Isiah are from the same town. He ran a camp when I was 6. He was young in the league but came home. I’ve met him many times in my life. Watched him play at uw, and then was my favorite player on Boston. One of the nicest and most humble people ever. Also one of the best bucket getters ever. When he cried, I cried. They gave up on him 😔

    • @fjack4358
      @fjack4358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He wasn't humble when he said break out the brinks truck.... Lol .jk just trolling. Hope he gets another shot or goes overseas and makes millions.

    • @NN-uu3re
      @NN-uu3re 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@fjack4358 He deserved that brinks truck.....Theyre out here giving out stupid money to people that literally ARENT GOING TO DRESS OR LACE UP!! Isiah is a very skilled Guard and deserves the keys to the offense once again.

    • @lejohnd2430
      @lejohnd2430 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s so good you met him. I hope he gets a chance

  • @tubecrazy3000
    @tubecrazy3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +532

    Bro him in tears at the beginning. Almost made me cry. The devastation he must feel is unimaginable. He was DOMINATING and the league turned straight on him.

    • @bigalcr5571
      @bigalcr5571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well I hate to say it but he was kinda terrible on the cavs

    • @XoGBG
      @XoGBG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@bigalcr5571 he was still injured a little he has fully healed now at least it looks like it

    • @bigalcr5571
      @bigalcr5571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@XoGBG yea I agree

    • @ephraimlatson
      @ephraimlatson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yea i think he's back at 100%. Sixers should sign him. Especially if we have to keep Ben

  • @ayrtoncar
    @ayrtoncar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +732

    When he hurt his hip playing for the Celtics the doctors recommended a pretty invasive surgery. He decided to just try resting the hip for a few months but he quickly realized he wasn't able to play like his old self. He tried having arthroscopic surgery on the hip but it didnt work as well as he hoped.
    In the summer of 2020 he finally gave in and had major surgery. It took almost a year to rehab and build up strength in the hip. All that hard work seems to have paid off because he looks like he did while on the Celtics.

    • @Egolifter42069
      @Egolifter42069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Torn labrums in the hip suck I had one in Hs doctors recommended surgery but I declined. In the surgery they shave of the part of the bone that rubs up against the labrum but the bone will just grow back. It’s a huge scam IMO.

    • @robertwallace5498
      @robertwallace5498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yea this is the story I immediately thought of. He had injuries where the timeline nor outcome were sure things, and teams didnt want to take the risk (arguably foolishly, but still). I really hope now that he has shown he is back to peak condition, he can land a spot on a winning team and get a nice payday

    • @yb3604
      @yb3604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i hope dude gets signed

    • @goldo-ladicuss3838
      @goldo-ladicuss3838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hopefully he lands back in the Celtics. They would be a nice stacked sleeper next season

    • @pericopinero1035
      @pericopinero1035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Celtics doctors downplayed the severity of his injury. There’s a reason why the whole BOS medical staff got cut loose immediately after IT got traded (shredding evidence).

  • @WackedOutCookie
    @WackedOutCookie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1579

    Oh man the beginning broke my heart. His career was so tragic and for a change little to none of it being his fault. Man gave *blood* *sweat* and *tears* for Boston feeding him empty promises then giving him away to adopt a broken flat-earther. I was legitimately raised a celtics fan and I'm not being dramatic when I say I stopped calling myself a celtics fan that year. On God I do not root for them anymore. What they did to IT was cowardice and greed in its truest form. I've never regretted jumping off the band wagon and now seeing literally just the first minute and a half of this video I'm more pissed off at that organization for what they did years ago. I refuse to have loyalty too an organization that isn't loyal. Smmfh 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @JM-ds6iu
      @JM-ds6iu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      100% of NBA teams would have made that trade back then. Does it look bad in hindsight, yeah. But at the time, it seemed like a solid move.

    • @WackedOutCookie
      @WackedOutCookie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      @@JM-ds6iu what? That wasn't my point, no 💩 anyone would make that trade since Kyrie was a more established and Allstar point guard. That literally has nothing to do with what I was talking about.
      He gave them *EVERYTHING HE HAD AND MORE*
      They should have been loyal to him for how much he gave to Boston and the fans.
      But hey 🤷🏻‍♂️ at least both organizations got fu*ked. IT deserved and deserves better.

    • @Farbauti616
      @Farbauti616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I understand trading him was a business decision and I would’ve done it but I’m mad at the league for not giving him a chance anymore

    • @tajaikeaton6388
      @tajaikeaton6388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you dont gotta shit on ky just because he thinks for himself.... not everyone eats up the bullshit white America gives them.....

    • @JM-ds6iu
      @JM-ds6iu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@WackedOutCookie You act like IT was traded to a shitty team. Perhaps you don't remember, but IT was traded to the perennial Finals bound Cavs to play with LeBron. As a self-proclaimed Celtics fan, you should know that IT was and is beloved by Boston fans.

  • @rdyck4899
    @rdyck4899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    For my final school project I did an entire essay on this guy. It’s insane how hard he work and to see him without an NBA contract breaks my heart

    • @tercial
      @tercial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah man. It makes me wish I was a team owner/coach/commissioner

    • @taannmann
      @taannmann 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      DONT REMIND ME ABOUT SCHOOL DELETE THIS COMMENT AHHH SCHOOL IS IN 2 DAYS

    • @deleting1118
      @deleting1118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@taannmann 🤓

    • @pboogie_yt5259
      @pboogie_yt5259 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@taannmann sheeet

    • @AD-ui6sk
      @AD-ui6sk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@taannmann damn seeing your friends everyday sucks…. Enjoy it man I miss it rest of the stuff yeah it’s a drag but I’d go back just to be with the homies everyday again barely see them anymore specially all together

  • @GENTLEMEN1STFr
    @GENTLEMEN1STFr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6221

    They're trying to do Isaiah like they did my man Melo...This man deserve a spot in an NBA roster

    • @lnd1998
      @lnd1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +208

      It’s so different. Isaiah is 510 on a good day and his defensive liability is real. What the Celtics did to him is horrible but he’s probably not a rotation player at this point

    • @youremadrightnow1742
      @youremadrightnow1742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      @@lnd1998 yeah no one gave up on him, dude is 5'10 and injured

    • @marcustroy5630
      @marcustroy5630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      It's deeper than that dude's a baller

    • @pycellesbeard9728
      @pycellesbeard9728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +130

      @@lnd1998 How was it horrible? At the time every GM in the league would've shipped him for Kyrie, Every last one. And any GM that would've signed him to a max deal would've been roasted given what ended up happening. Bottom line is it's a business. His biggest problem was obviously the injury and that sucks but as we all all know that's part of sports, just a bad break. He would be just fine had it not been for the hip, maybe not 2017 IT, But He would still be in the league.

    • @neelkumar9839
      @neelkumar9839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@lnd1998 did you watch the video all the way through? It talked about his defense

  • @brendansomerville2412
    @brendansomerville2412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1477

    the clip of him crying after that pro-am games breaks my heart he deserves to be in the league :(

    • @thomasmcbride9204
      @thomasmcbride9204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Naw...he doesn't. It's a business. Can't get emotional about a contract for a 30 yr old who doesn't wanna ride a bench. I like him. But there's better guards available.

    • @yeeglizock8223
      @yeeglizock8223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      @@thomasmcbride9204 better guards like who lol if he has starter potential and plays like one, why have him ride the bench and low balling him fornit

    • @VimVinyl
      @VimVinyl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@thomasmcbride9204 chill the fuck out Thomas 😭

    • @ViceArancibia
      @ViceArancibia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he should be grateful, grinded and now can live off from what he has already earned from playing ball for his whole life and more. With a bad hip, he's an inconsistent scorer who is also one of the worst defenders in the league. Also tryna prove himself. Who needs that.

    • @tiffanydunks863
      @tiffanydunks863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      so long story short yall gonna stay divided

  • @Puttsters
    @Puttsters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Watching IT live in college was so fun. He was a killer, yet so humble. So nice and showed mad love to the fans always. The only year I went to any UW Basketball games, just so happened to be the year before IT went 60th. My dad and I were celebrating like crazy when we found out he was drafted. Tacoma area legend, EVERYONE love IT around here. Glad to see him get another chance ❤

    • @Tenchi707
      @Tenchi707 ปีที่แล้ว

      Information technology has some good money yeah

    • @povertybay3260
      @povertybay3260 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep I lived a few blocks from Curtis high and was always checking out how many points he had and when he picked the Huskies I couldn't be happier this makes no sense at all

  • @tomsimon8366
    @tomsimon8366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1961

    Man I really miss seeing IT shine in the league, I really wish he would get picked up by a young team that need veteran experience like the pelicans

    • @PhenomRom
      @PhenomRom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Facts

    • @antoniomoreira4950
      @antoniomoreira4950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      He played with the pels this season, he signed a 10 day contract but didn't produce

    • @futurehofer1564
      @futurehofer1564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Pelicans trade Jrue Holiday and Bledsoe, safe to say veterans or lack thereof is not their problem

    • @user-hr2vg6cj6o
      @user-hr2vg6cj6o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      nope he was playing non NBA players. , he won’t do this in the NBA , 9 PPG max , look at pritchard and mike james

    • @andrewthomas4636
      @andrewthomas4636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      @@antoniomoreira4950 LOL! Look again. 16 min, 8ppg, only 10 games . . . Yeah, that is not really giving the guy a chance.
      2019-2020 23min 12ppg at very high %.
      2018-2019 15min 8ppg
      There is no reason for him not to be in the NBA. Just put him in a system that works and you know you can get to the eastern conference semi-finals . . . That sounds worth it to me.
      edit: on his worst season listed , put him in for a full game and he would average 18ppg.

  • @BureizuMan
    @BureizuMan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +953

    I love Isiah man he's a inspiration to all shorter players

    • @DavidJones-si8ig
      @DavidJones-si8ig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      He's inspirational, but everytime you see a player really good and they're between 5'8-5'10, you can't help but wonder "imagine how good they'd be if they were just 6ft." It's just a few inches, but those extra inches usually make a big difference. Can turn an alright player to a good player, good player to a great player. I noticed this yrs ago on the AAU scene when I saw very small players that were really good, and it sucked when you'd look over and see they had tiny parents, and you knew they weren't very likely to reach 6ft.

    • @LemurJackson
      @LemurJackson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m 1 minute in and I already knew it was Isaiah, my Boston Celtics shafted him though:/

    • @AR42499
      @AR42499 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Inspiration to everyone

    • @shobushogun2405
      @shobushogun2405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@DavidJones-si8ig being short does have some advantages as well, he's able to move his body a lot quicker than most of the big guys which is why his handles and ball movement is so clean and that allows him to cook 6 footers with ease. The lack of ability to dunk and to block shots from big dudes is definitely a disadvantage but I feel like he might not be the same player if he was taller.

    • @stanleylin6267
      @stanleylin6267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah and you spelled his name wrong

  • @ryan.mohasin
    @ryan.mohasin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    got chills when i first saw that IT clip of him crying… he deserves a spot in the league man.

    • @pieis200iq7
      @pieis200iq7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope the Celtics sign him again

    • @CrazyVidz915
      @CrazyVidz915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea Isaiah is great but there's a reason why he's dropping 60 points then dropping 81 and hasn't been signed. He says he's got 4 teams talking to him. I love him but it's hard to sign a guy like him, he wants a comeback on a playoff team

    • @c3lestial_spAce
      @c3lestial_spAce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pieis200iq7 prob next year since they have PP and just signed Dennis

  • @bigfloppa-o7729
    @bigfloppa-o7729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +731

    He has a season contract now with the Hornets. Glad to see him back in the NBA!

    • @sgt.lincolnosiris4111
      @sgt.lincolnosiris4111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Fuck yeah dude shout out Charlotte!

    • @aw__ar3812
      @aw__ar3812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Where he at now??

    • @theuncancelable
      @theuncancelable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aw__ar3812 off season

    • @aw__ar3812
      @aw__ar3812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@theuncancelable but what team? Havent seen him on the hornets

    • @mikihoff8597
      @mikihoff8597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@aw__ar3812 He actually sits on bench because of LaMello Ball playing on PG but when Hornets outnumbered someone he gets his chance

  • @dynamo6439
    @dynamo6439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1037

    Derrick Rose and Isaiah, man… The stuff that happens to guys this promising is heat breaking

    • @JAHamilton77
      @JAHamilton77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Rose adapted his game post injury and found a place in the league, Thomas still thinks he is the same dude he was in 2017……. If a team thought he could help he’d be there.

    • @fjack4358
      @fjack4358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@JAHamilton77 thanks for the logical comment. Rare these days... IT is a liabilty even when dropping 30.

    • @tenelson3
      @tenelson3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@fjack4358 is he? Could u beat him?...ur saying he cant give a team 20 minutes off the pine as a GREAT scorer..GREAT scorer...not good. Did u not see the comparisons the man used in his video??? Trey young is thee biggest defensive liability in the nba. Hes literally horrendous on D....Ben simmons cant and wont even shoot a basketball...he literally had an open dunk in a game 7 playoff game and passed it away. Thomas is 100% capable of helping a current team and its not even debatable.

    • @Hack_zall
      @Hack_zall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@tenelson3 while i agree with you dude, but "Could u beat him?" is unnecessary and devalues your input. were obviously not talking about him being a liability against US normal people. This isn't a brian scalabrine debate ( which he proved everyone wrong with his show "the scallenge" lol )

    • @tenelson3
      @tenelson3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hack_zall he should not be called a liability by a fan unless that fan can beat him OR that fan mentions facts like all the other players that are horrendous defenders...some of these players are superstars.....Harden...Beal...Trey...an thats just right off top.of my head. All 3 of these guys are HORRIFIC defenders...its actually pathetic how bad they are on defense....but nobody says shit about it. in a Die hard Cs fan an always gonna be a fan of IT. Dude is short...so guys shoot over him...and dunk on him....then cant guard him on the other end...well..beal harden an trey aren't short like IT...yet they watch people splash right in there face over and over again because they play lazy ass horrible defense...point blank don't call IT a liability even when he drops 30 unless your gonna accuse the other countless scorers that do the same thing. At that point...its simply hating on IT for no reason...the challenge was great by the way. It showed the skill gap better than ever between pros and normal people.✌

  • @Chris_Lapha
    @Chris_Lapha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +587

    Its a great day when Jimmy uploads

  • @nevenpatrk9661
    @nevenpatrk9661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1259

    Him and Jeremy Lin are the 2 players who we would all love to see make a comeback in the NBA.

    • @jordand69
      @jordand69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      fax

    • @anshuman1808
      @anshuman1808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      The celtics need to give him a chance to end his career with them. Or the lakers invite him to the retirement home

    • @viken2890
      @viken2890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup

    • @DariousK1NG1
      @DariousK1NG1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely!!!!!

    • @PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls
      @PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No....Jeremy Lin is a race baiter....you're probably Asian.

  • @KingLeBronJames92
    @KingLeBronJames92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    Just leaving this comment in hope of seeing IT getting more opportunity after that 10 day he just received from LA... I am praying for him to flourish again. YOU deserve it IT !!!!!!!

    • @BallKnower24
      @BallKnower24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yessir

    • @methodsignature
      @methodsignature 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He went on a 10 day with the mavs but landed in health and safety protocols and didn't get to come back.

    • @toepac6375
      @toepac6375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i was really rooting for him bruh but now hes out of the league again

  • @BringBackAronBaynes
    @BringBackAronBaynes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    I fell in love with basketball because of him. He quickly became my idol for everything he had to overcome and to this day still is. I hope some team give him a chance as he really deserves it.

    • @anthonyguarini8191
      @anthonyguarini8191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Inspirational af. 😂I agree

    • @thisgame2
      @thisgame2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Idol? Calm the f down

    • @tjanderson5892
      @tjanderson5892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He’s a good player, but outside of one great season he’s been below average. Him looking at himself as an equal to Bron and needing to paid like a top 10 player didn’t help his case. If he had realistic expectations, he’d still be in the league even w/ his injury. But wanting max money as a average pro doesn’t help when it comes to NBA staying power.

    • @BringBackAronBaynes
      @BringBackAronBaynes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thisgame2 sorry bro

    • @BringBackAronBaynes
      @BringBackAronBaynes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tjanderson5892 he looked for max money after his mvp level season, how can u say he was looking for a max while being an average pro? I agree perhaps a max contract was too much but I think he definitely deserved the bag but i guess injuries got in the way.

  • @itsdw2323
    @itsdw2323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +378

    Isaiah is a straight up legend. Major inspiration for regular people.

    • @wilzleveliq5345
      @wilzleveliq5345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We're all regular people. Height doesn't make you special. But yeah his a real inspiration

    • @JP-ns8nk
      @JP-ns8nk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@wilzleveliq5345 being taller than the average person literally does make you irregular, so yes he is an inspiration to regular people who weren’t born extremely tall

  • @Ecmredsoxslipknot
    @Ecmredsoxslipknot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    I was at the game in Boston where he dropped 52 against Miami. Most amazing individual performance I have ever seen live. Absolute disbelief at some of the 3's he was hitting. From the moment he came to the Celtics, he changed the culture of a bad team and made the C's competitive and BEYOND fun to watch. He was a leader and brought out the best in everyone else on the roster. What IT did after his sister Chyna passed away is one of the most courageous things imaginable. Hope to see him back in the league because he fucking deserves it.

    • @arispog1
      @arispog1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats bcoz he was allowed to carry the ball out off pick and rolls Facts

    • @bigdawg-5109
      @bigdawg-5109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@arispog1 tf?

    • @alextheufcfan
      @alextheufcfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigdawg-5109 idk either that guy is saying something retarded lmao.

    • @nonyobussiness3440
      @nonyobussiness3440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Celtics haven’t been the same since

  • @ryderguion4053
    @ryderguion4053 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    being a celtics fan and always being the smallest on every team i've ever been on, and still being only 5'3 at almost 20 years old, every video about IT always makes me tear up. kyrie never brought what he brought to boston, and i like kemba, but he never brought what IT brought either. that 2016-17 season is one i will never ever forget.

  • @pangormiti1869
    @pangormiti1869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    Sad to see him crying. He was my favorite basketball player. He wasn't the best but he was inspiring with such height to play with giants, and do extraordinary things. Hope somehow he comes back.

    • @dnyyl_3457
      @dnyyl_3457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ye man they did him dirty

    • @mbuck253
      @mbuck253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      But.. he was one of the best…

    • @LessGo7921
      @LessGo7921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mbuck253 Exactly. He was the man just 4 years ago

    • @gangg1762
      @gangg1762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Saying that “he wasn’t the best” seems weird for someone like Isaiah Thomas, who was much more than a role player. He was one of the best players in the league during his time

    • @BBalllegend1000
      @BBalllegend1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      What do you mean "he wasnt the best"? The video literally explains how he was one of the best at one point 😒

  • @cursedradarvfx5536
    @cursedradarvfx5536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +712

    Almost cried when he said “they gave up on me😭”

    • @nicktubby9710
      @nicktubby9710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Doesn't matter if everyone gives up on you, as long as you never give up on yourself.

    • @joshuagarone3744
      @joshuagarone3744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@nicktubby9710 best comment

    • @joshuagarone3744
      @joshuagarone3744 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why was he crying? I have been off social media for a while can some one explain

    • @RoninWaffle
      @RoninWaffle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So did I dude. This whole video is just soul crushing. He's one of my favorite players ever and such a good dude

    • @doodlebob2923
      @doodlebob2923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@joshuagarone3744 teams thought he wasn’t worth the wait when he got injured

  • @riveenwickenham8392
    @riveenwickenham8392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    The first year I started watching basketball frequently, was that season and I can remember he was such an elite scorer... and he was so much better in the 4th quarter. I remember he lead ppg in the 4th by so much, it was like 10... so nuts. I would love to see him back, even as a scoring punch off the bench and I've heard he is finally fully healthy again

  • @jashonbass8350
    @jashonbass8350 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Isaiah will always be my favorite player next to Derrick Rose. Straight dawg!
    It meant a lot to see a 5’9 player out-competing virtually everyone in the league at some point. His scoring ability is so majestic and I still have my fingers crossed, hoping that he won’t give up and that he’ll still be given an opportunity to shine again.
    As you said, out of every single player in the NBA he’s at least earned a spot over one of the players who make no impact and have no history like his. And that would be the majority. Doesn’t make any sense to me.
    In any case-if not in the NBA-I hope to see him playing overseas and in leagues and eventually in the NBA Hall of Fame one day. Straight legend! THANK YOU for making this video 🙏🏾

  • @dylanh9021
    @dylanh9021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +575

    As a short ball player, he’s a huge inspiration to me, and inspires me to work harder to see how high I can soar, regardless of height. Really hope he gets back in the league, he really really deserves it.

    • @goldmamba9719
      @goldmamba9719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How tall are you?

    • @officialvillalobos2
      @officialvillalobos2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ik nobody asked but same i’m 5’4 15 yrs old i’m very strong tho

    • @watchsycamorebasketball433
      @watchsycamorebasketball433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I.T. Was one of my favorite players when I was a freshman cuz he was the same height as me. So I tried to copy how he played

    • @damienrowley5062
      @damienrowley5062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And best of luck to you man. Do your thing! I know the feeling at 5’7, although my playing days outside of casually with friends, are behind me. Gotta respect IT for continuing to play, improve, and fight. I wish him the best too. Hope he joins my Lakers.

    • @JR-kv6ez
      @JR-kv6ez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@officialvillalobos2 Don't worry, you will likely have another growth spurt.

  • @dr.dan.1971
    @dr.dan.1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    JXMY, Lot’s of RESPECT to you for making this video and Putting RESPECT on Isaiah’s Name!! 💪💪

    • @NP-rf8qx
      @NP-rf8qx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Real rap bro honestly he deserves a contract

  • @karlomunoz6949
    @karlomunoz6949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1151

    “You asked for my hustle, I gave you my heart” fits perfectly.

  • @tylerhannon4231
    @tylerhannon4231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Damn never thought I'd almost tear up at a basketball video on TH-cam props to you for making this, dude absolutely deserves a shot

  • @cullensmolcha7301
    @cullensmolcha7301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +746

    I love IT so much. As a Celtics fan, I will never forgive Danny Ainge for this

    • @nathanweloli8660
      @nathanweloli8660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same

    • @L3GACY31
      @L3GACY31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I'm not a Celtic fan. I'm a bulls fan and I was rooting for Isaiah that game when he lost his sis. Fuck Ainge. It's why the Celtics never returned to their previous glory. They gave away this diamond in the rough for Kyrie irving? Who's approving team killer. Generational talent, but he's not it when it comes to pure scoring, or toughness.

    • @evingrindle1929
      @evingrindle1929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@L3GACY31 Kyrie was always the objectively better player, but IT was the better player for the Celtics

    • @leonardo_mrll
      @leonardo_mrll 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why the fuck everybody forgot that IT became an asshole in his last year as a celtic that due went from: i love Boston even of It means getting a pay cut. To : if they want me they have to come with a truck full of Money ( he was asking for a max extension). By the time of his 2nd statement he was going through his hip surgery. Denny ainfe did the right thing by non offering a 34 mil dollar contract to an injured asshole

    • @leonardo_mrll
      @leonardo_mrll 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Vermaestro but Kyrie by that time was top 2 PG in the League bro don't hate on Kyrie.

  • @colepiers3527
    @colepiers3527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +421

    No one:
    Jimmy: Starting off with a chart

    • @OmarWkbari
      @OmarWkbari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No one:
      Cole Piers:
      No one:
      Jimmy: Starting off with a chart

    • @awesomesause1116
      @awesomesause1116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lame overused joke. Don’t get mad cause it’s the truth

    • @spoiledeggnog
      @spoiledeggnog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@awesomesause1116 no one’s mad but you 💀

    • @awesomesause1116
      @awesomesause1116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@spoiledeggnog yea cause this lame overused joke is popping up on every Jxmy vid just to grab likes. It’s so annoying, come up with something original

    • @awesomesause1116
      @awesomesause1116 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justopposed5315 😐

  • @wardsquidcirca1999
    @wardsquidcirca1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +400

    As a Celtics fan, we’ll always miss him

    • @Tech-cy9yo
      @Tech-cy9yo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kyrie >

    • @Smash67
      @Smash67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@Tech-cy9yo ratio

    • @seth9165
      @seth9165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@Tech-cy9yo i hope u mean as a player. Kyrie was a shit celtic. Great player, but terrible celtic

    • @one0onelion248
      @one0onelion248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The way your organization treated him is disgusting. You and the fans should let them know but to each their own.

    • @trublaze
      @trublaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Celtics should right their wrongs and sign that man

  • @wumble8113
    @wumble8113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    IT is my biggest inspiration and one of, if not my favorite player, what a legend, he deserves a spot on a team, and not another 10-day contract like the Lakers did him

  • @Chantubegamer
    @Chantubegamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +785

    This is why AD's father didn't want AD to go to the Celtics. "They gave up on IT"

    • @1fan-9
      @1fan-9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @theory816 lol what? Floyd can market himself the way he does because he one of the greatest to ever do it. The man said he was pulling off a robbery for that Logan Paul fight and people still bought the ppv. If he took business advice from Floyd he wouldn’t have played on that bad hip.

    • @kingdingaling2469
      @kingdingaling2469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      No it’s not. They traded him for Kyrie. That’s completely F’n different.
      100 dip sh!*ts liked your comment and I’m not surprised in this world.

    • @markhenderson1177
      @markhenderson1177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @theory816 lmao tf

    • @bigspeaker781
      @bigspeaker781 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kingdingaling2469 you got a point

    • @jhdivina
      @jhdivina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kingdingaling2469 IT wanted a brinks truck's worth of money. Celtics traded him because of that. The ainge did him incredibly dirty tho.

  • @miguelsigaran5442
    @miguelsigaran5442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    FINALLY, someone giving him the respect he deserves. Ive been saying this for a while!

    • @R.BuddDwyer
      @R.BuddDwyer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @seeni gzty iversons no point

  • @MysteryCompound
    @MysteryCompound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    I've been watching IT since he was tearing up my Cougs and Klay Thompson with UW. Every time he took a shoot we just assumed it was buckets. Seeing the clip on twitter where he said they gave up on me made me pretty emotional since just a few years ago he was one of the best scorers in the league. The only knock I can think of is that his hip injury might still be causing issues but......I doubt thats the reason why. I hope he gets a good deal and shows everyone the mistakes they made

    • @_jrandle1
      @_jrandle1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think his hip is still a concern, but hell he harden was trusted to play hurt last year in the playoffs. And if somebody comments and says harden is way better then it, you’re beyond delusional. IT is 32!! THAT IS 5 GREAT MORE YEARS IN THE NBA. Idk what the celtics are doing. IT, JT, JB. Omg that’s disgustingx

  • @charliecheatham2604
    @charliecheatham2604 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember playin IT in 2k18 with my friends and he was by far my favorite player and has managed to create some core memories for me. Top 10 favorite players

  • @mold3276
    @mold3276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1357

    This is literally like a girl saying you’re too short kind of story

    • @f.fadairo4249
      @f.fadairo4249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Honestly so true

    • @bvillacorta13
      @bvillacorta13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      This hit 😞

    • @OmarWkbari
      @OmarWkbari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I thought y’all short people said height doesn’t matter🤣

    • @differentname6904
      @differentname6904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      who gave up on him he got injured

    • @law2426
      @law2426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@differentname6904 and injured Thomas is still miles better than Jared Dudley tho like it’s not close

  • @kaldadddddy
    @kaldadddddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    What an emotional story this man has. All my hopes n prayers for him to get back into the league

    • @gameboiz1
      @gameboiz1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My Celtics trades him and Colin sexton for kyrie 😂. Worst trade by this franchise

  • @mikeoxlong9675
    @mikeoxlong9675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +591

    I never watch Jimmy’s videos while I’m doing something else like playing games or even brushing my teeth. I just have to watch it fully cuz it’s always worth it

    • @almasturdyakyn1835
      @almasturdyakyn1835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hell true

    • @KenDiez54
      @KenDiez54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Heaven true

    • @noahleach7690
      @noahleach7690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Didn’t notice but yh there are very few creators who command my full attention like this mans vids

    • @JackDriscoll1
      @JackDriscoll1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i clicked on the video and was just going to stand up and grab something across my room and go back.. but then jimmy started talking and i just sat back down and watched

    • @NapoleonDynmte
      @NapoleonDynmte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wtf that's what I'm exactly doing right now lmaooo

  • @kennethcuesta5620
    @kennethcuesta5620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    He's not the only player that can still play that the NBA has given up. Jeremy Lin, Lance Stevenson are also those players....

    • @aidancahill9236
      @aidancahill9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Neither of those players are near Isiah Thomas caliber

    • @ChiTownSports312
      @ChiTownSports312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@aidancahill9236 Lin when in the drivers seat of a team is lethal

    • @vernonwhite4124
      @vernonwhite4124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think the subject is IT.

    • @ranhill62
      @ranhill62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Pacers fan here. Lance was more show than substance. Inconsistent at best, played great at home, but went missing on the road. When the home town broadcst crew says things like, "...depending on which Lance shows up tonight..." and, "With Lance you will get spectacular passes, but have to accept the turn overs when they miss the mark." That's very telling.

    • @DrizzleSports
      @DrizzleSports 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i would like to add DeMarcus Cousins to this list as well

  • @mauricemallari6365
    @mauricemallari6365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Jimmy doing this for the culture. IT needs to be in the league

    • @wonaldgrump9654
      @wonaldgrump9654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      76ers need to be calling

    • @doodlebob2923
      @doodlebob2923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wonaldgrump9654 ngl that’s pretty risky it could go really well or strait up terrible

  • @josecortesjr.910
    @josecortesjr.910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +701

    “Earning more votes than Paul George or Chris Paul” shows two Chris Paul’s💀

    • @PSYKICKKK
      @PSYKICKKK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Fr tho wtf-

    • @themutantbeast
      @themutantbeast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      0:30

    • @jbug1979
      @jbug1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha WOOOPs

    • @jbug1979
      @jbug1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chris Paul & Paul George both have 2 first names. And "Paul" is used in both names.

    • @conaniq
      @conaniq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Chris Paul George

  • @kc.21k
    @kc.21k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    Isaiah went and scored 81 in Kobe’s shoes… different breed

    • @spurs_7798
      @spurs_7798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Who guarded him?

    • @kc.21k
      @kc.21k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@spurs_7798 one of the players at the Crawsover

    • @kc.21k
      @kc.21k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@spurs_7798 I know what your going to do. Stop being butthurt and criticizing Jimmy’s Argument because it’s straight fax

    • @Darknight1024
      @Darknight1024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@spurs_7798 does it matter

    • @user-hr2vg6cj6o
      @user-hr2vg6cj6o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      nope he was playing non NBA players. , he won’t do this in the NBA , 9 PPG max , look at pritchard and mike james

  • @JB11335
    @JB11335 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    to be 5'9" and elite in the NBA, is INSANE. Shout out to IT.

  • @francobonomini3711
    @francobonomini3711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Bro, if his height was like Dame or CP3 no doubts he would be an all time amazing PG. Despite that he was an incredible talent that the league insulted by leaving him apart. He deserves a chance. I hope he gets one.

    • @skrapelotto
      @skrapelotto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      considering his height and he was able to dominate the NBA like that automatically puts him as one of the best. If he had that same skill set and mentality with more height, longer arms, legs, Wider shoulders & more strength he would literally be a god. He has to burn so much energy to score & get open for shots and to get to the paint but he still can run the whole freakin game and shoot efficiently 😳😳😳 its mind blowing

    • @K_Solo
      @K_Solo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He talking to LA rumor has it

    • @russellpo7758
      @russellpo7758 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@K_Solo it’s not happening, he wouldn’t play if he signed there

  • @sym1546
    @sym1546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +776

    He showed the quality that is missing from the league: loyalty!

    • @xj975
      @xj975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Time and time again owners repay loyalty with "it's just business"
      The league adjusts to that reality.

    • @sym1546
      @sym1546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@xj975 Loyalty is missing on both sides: player-to-team and team-to-player. A quarter of a century ago we didn’t hear of players asking to be traded; nowadays it’s one of several black spots marring the league.

    • @ifyourmarriedyourasimpandacuck
      @ifyourmarriedyourasimpandacuck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@sym1546 players don't have to be loyal, NBA teams are billion dollar corporations, if they want good players then they have to be loyal. Not the players.

    • @Sophakingreal
      @Sophakingreal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@sym1546 players were loyal. Even if you want to start with Lebron he gave Cleveland everything he had but they couldn’t get him what he needed, help. So he found a team/company that would. That’s like becoming a lawyer and working at a firm that doesn’t supply you with the proper things to build your cases so you switch firms. Things changed when players started acting like owners. The NBA is a business before a game.

    • @kenjiang21
      @kenjiang21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's why fans wanting a player to stay with a franchise is ridiculous. If they feel like the owners are respecting them or don't show mutual loyalty and respect, then they should definitely leave.

  • @GeneralA01
    @GeneralA01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    It would be great to see him as a starter on a weaker team then him as a bench player on some stronger team. It would be amazing to see what he is capable of that way.

    • @1will2kill
      @1will2kill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      But weaker teams are looking to the future, why would they want IT to be their starter? Not sure if he would be good for development if they had other young players in the other positions.

    • @captainvancer7892
      @captainvancer7892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The guy is crafty, I’m sure he’d teach some moves to younger guys. IT when he was the main guy was great, outside of that I’m not sure.

    • @quirkyskelly4157
      @quirkyskelly4157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@1will2kill no weaker team on a rebuild lives without a veteran who understands the game

    • @BOBJOEGUYDUDEMANDUDE
      @BOBJOEGUYDUDEMANDUDE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@quirkyskelly4157 Veteran who understands the game? I mean bounced out in two first rounds and an ECF sweep loss doesn't exactly strike me as a play-off vet. 22-6-3 isn't bad for play-off averages for a star player, but 40% FG and 30% 3PT is quite abysmal, that's like worst player in the league type numbers. However, it is a rebuilding team so I suppose they probably aren't too focused on the playoffs. Regular season then. 16-17 he averaged 30 pts as the 28th most efficient player in the league, All star worthy, maybe even an all NBA team I'd say. Outside of that he's an inefficient low 20 pts per game scorer. He's a league average shooter, he's injury prone, and he doesn't play D. He isn't going to teach youngin's how to win (as he doesn't know himself), he's not going to teach them the fine details of an NBA defense, and he's played in 500 games (less than Andrew Wiggins lol). On top of not being a vet, he is also a ball dominant score first point guard. This is bad for any young guards who need time with the ball and any young bigs who would benefit from having a playmaking point guard. Okay offense and nonexistent defense on a guard whos in his 30's with an injury history is not exactly a recipe for success for literally any team in the league. If he can pull a Melo and become a solid shooter with a small ego, and finally bump his injury problems he could maybe find himself on a team that seems like they're on the verge like the Blazers were, but no contender nor any rebuilding team is gonna give this guy a contract. Even if he can drop 60 on a bunch of college and euro players and Paul Milsap's old ass, he played 40 games 2 seasons ago and preformed basically the same as he always has, his per36 stats are bang on his career averages, he just played less minutes. He's the same player he was before, maybe with the impact of an injury, it's just that no team has a use for his skill set.

    • @Bluee42096
      @Bluee42096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Honestly, i think miami should sign him and play him 15-20 min per game as a spark plug, almost entire miami team can defend, his only job would be to generate offense of the bench and he is obviously capable

  • @LevitheLegend
    @LevitheLegend 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    They tried to downplay this performance, but you can't because he was literally the shortest player in both games so no question he's incredibly talented and I'm glad he's back. #saluteIT

  • @cardmaster1799
    @cardmaster1799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    0:40 Ah yes, my favorite player Chris Paul George

  • @Wewits
    @Wewits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Thank you, Jimmy, this is one of your best vids. I just want to see IT back even as a six man. The man's moves are still smooth as when he was back with the Kings and Celtics, looks like his injuries are all healed now.

  • @desdev0l
    @desdev0l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    As a short guy, he's an inspiration for me. NBA did him too dirty. I once asked AI how he thinks about IT in his IG live, he said he's a killa. Honestly he's still one.

    • @lamprospanidis7841
      @lamprospanidis7841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Who gives a fuck about height??? basketball isnt only how tall you are but pure talent...

    • @Wooden_iguana14
      @Wooden_iguana14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The NBA didn’t do him dirty lol he’s been given plenty of chances, he’s just not good enough to get minutes anymore. He’s such a liability on defense that if he isn’t giving you what he was giving in his last year on Boston, which he’s unfortunately incapable of doing due to injury, he hurts the team. It is what it is

    • @lukepropato9778
      @lukepropato9778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Wooden_iguana14 Did you even watch the video? He disproved the "defensive liability" argument with facts and statistics. NBA fans like you are so damn annoying.

    • @yaxbdot3630
      @yaxbdot3630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lukepropato9778dude I swear to God it’s so annoying hearing hearing salty mfs saying he’s “too short” funny thing is it’s mostly short guys hating because they were never good enough to make it anywhere

    • @kouthao6156
      @kouthao6156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@yaxbdot3630 or tall guys who had the physical attributes but not the talent to make it.

  • @penelopelewis7775
    @penelopelewis7775 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This man deserves so much more than the league gave him. I woulda died for IT to be in Philly man. This man gave his ALL every time out man. That’s all I could ever ask for as a fan.

  • @gmoneywaldro3211
    @gmoneywaldro3211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Payton Pritchard really following IT’s footsteps… dropped 92 points in the Portland Pro am on Sunday👀🔥

    • @Yrgzip0
      @Yrgzip0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      “IT had a performance that only a Lethal NBA vet could produce”-Jxmmy
      Literally a few days later the Celtics 3rd string PG comes out and drops 92😂

    • @jorquan
      @jorquan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      playing highschooler n bums

    • @Bearsfan15654
      @Bearsfan15654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He got shut down by the kings

  • @jennyneon
    @jennyneon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    I hope Isaiah Thomas will be back to his prime, he's a good player.

    • @2kolbe010
      @2kolbe010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Idk about prime

    • @thechosen3136
      @thechosen3136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@2kolbe010 yeah prime is a bit of a stretch cause he was injured not that long ago

    • @2kolbe010
      @2kolbe010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thechosen3136 exactly

    • @Tech-cy9yo
      @Tech-cy9yo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@2kolbe010 he’s at the age most stars reach their primes. He just dropped 81 points last week 😂

    • @user-hr2vg6cj6o
      @user-hr2vg6cj6o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nope he was playing non NBA players. , he won’t do this in the NBA , 9 PPG max , look at pritchard and mike james

  • @zandyhoward2273
    @zandyhoward2273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I’ve always been a short guard, so I looked up to Isaiah Thomas. So it broke my heart to see the NBA do him like they did. I hope NBA teams give him a chance.

    • @tepsicouch
      @tepsicouch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The NBA didn't do him. He was legitimately one of the worst players in the NBA post injury. He lost his shooting touch and wasn't even hitting his free throws, and his defense was the worst in the NBA by far. He didn't get another contract because he was terrible.

  • @vixpya5761
    @vixpya5761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    IT is very underrated. If I have to admit, every time I play 2K i always choose IT. No matter what. And he hasn’t let me down

    • @azurreh
      @azurreh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You picking IT over Giannis in blacktop bro?

    • @amberdowden2182
      @amberdowden2182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@azurreh Yupm

    • @amberdowden2182
      @amberdowden2182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea. Everytime I make a my league I sign him

    • @snyder_fine_art
      @snyder_fine_art 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @The Golden Warriors True to life

  • @RafitoOoO
    @RafitoOoO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    IT game after his sister's tragic passing for me is one of the greatest performances of all time.

  • @JakeTusing
    @JakeTusing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Isaiah is everything about what makes the NBA great. His heart and love for the game is a true inspiration to so many people ❤️ hope to see him signed soon

  • @antman899ify
    @antman899ify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    “Let’s go new jimmy video”
    Immediately off rip: “here’s a chart” 😭

  • @weiSane
    @weiSane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Bro I literally came back looking for this specific video after seeing news he just got signed by the Lakers on a 10 day contract. Before watching this video months ago, I didn't know who IT was and you made a great video about him.
    I hope he impresses the Lakers and comes back hard into the NBA man .

    • @kaizic7711
      @kaizic7711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      fr maan 🤧

    • @crieverytim
      @crieverytim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They passed on him :/

    • @snyder_fine_art
      @snyder_fine_art 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crieverytim Oh good

  • @jacknmild
    @jacknmild 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Mad respect for IT! The fact that he had the mental toughness to experience everything he did and still bounce back is incredible! Forever a fan

    • @forgottenson3411
      @forgottenson3411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The only reason why he fell off was his severe hip injury in the 2017 Playoffs, if he never got injured he would still probably get traded to Cleveland for Kyrie but actually would win alot of games with LeBron & would still be on a roster throughout the years

    • @jacknmild
      @jacknmild 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@forgottenson3411 that is true. & the fact that the Celtics did a terrible job rehabbing his hip. Screw the Celtics

    • @forgottenson3411
      @forgottenson3411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jacknmild facts bro, if I’m IT i’m not going back to the Celtics

    • @jacknmild
      @jacknmild 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@forgottenson3411 right, unless they’re the only ones who offer him a contract😂

  • @lukaslambs5780
    @lukaslambs5780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I had kind of forgot about him to be honest. It’s so insane he isn’t in the league. Very sad. The man deserves so much more.

    • @csanadhorvath
      @csanadhorvath 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      better bring him the money truck if you want to sign him

    • @dayra6425
      @dayra6425 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      most people deserve more .. he was in the league for a long time .. kind of a crybaby and complainer .. id say that’s why he’s not in the league

    • @ChaseGallager
      @ChaseGallager 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dayra6425 dude he’s 5”9 of course he’s gonna be more emotional shits hard and it was already harder for him so there you go you got my attention

  • @P1P31150
    @P1P31150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Yooo, no way we got a whole video to Isaiah! As a Celtics and IT fan, thank you

  • @richardhenderson8320
    @richardhenderson8320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He with the lakers now!!!!

  • @Justin_R20
    @Justin_R20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "Teams are willing to give up a little bit more on the defensive end if it means they get excellent output on the offensive end... but for some reason this exception is not made for isaiah thomas."
    Isaiah thomas' shooting splits since his injury
    2017 (CLE) - 36/25
    2017 (LAL) - 38/32
    2018 (DEN) - 34/28
    2019 (WAS) - 40/41
    2020 (NOP) - 33/25
    Man that sure is excellent production. This video really makes no sense man.

    • @adingdingdiiing6740
      @adingdingdiiing6740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly. The video disregards his stats with the 5 other teams. He just kept on bringing up Boston.
      P.s. his numbers with the Wizards were pretty decent.😅

    • @devod4000
      @devod4000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was also a pro-am. I'm not saying IT couldn't be a decent role player but while there may be some pros out there, a pro-am also has amateurs. It isn't like he dropped 81 against the 21 bucks.

    • @Hidden_Seeker_
      @Hidden_Seeker_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly, and his D is truly awful despite what this guy says. If he were good enough to be in the league, he would be. It's a sad story but it doesn't mean there's some conspiracy against IT

    • @welennelew9866
      @welennelew9866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@devod4000 yeah he said it like pro-am played any level of defense that's comparable to the league, ffs peyton prichard dropped 92 after that while mike james also scored some 70 piece too in that match up if my memory is not wrong

  • @s027565
    @s027565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    This man scored a 33 piece in a playoff game, the day after his sister died. He may not be the same highly explosive guard as he use to be, but he definitely deserves a role off the bench.

    • @timeless_3854
      @timeless_3854 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wasn’t it 40

    • @franciscofrias4627
      @franciscofrias4627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wasn't it 53?

    • @Marvo87
      @Marvo87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea, I think it was a 50 piece!

    • @houstontran183
      @houstontran183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@franciscofrias4627 nah the 50 bomb was on her birthday. The day after she died he chose to play and dropped 33. Both memorable

  • @muslimfarelirsanto4135
    @muslimfarelirsanto4135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Every time IT played back in the celtics days. you can saw the emotion in every play, man hearts was bigger than everybody.

    • @hasankhurshid2546
      @hasankhurshid2546 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man would absolutely light it up in the 4th quarter. Dude is a different breed. At 5’9 being unstoppable imagine if he was 6’6 - he’d be playing at MJ level.

  • @toepac6375
    @toepac6375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HES BACK IN THE LEAGUE YOOOO

  • @Drequeezy
    @Drequeezy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Damn so heart felt he needs another chance he can hoop still forsure

    • @user-hr2vg6cj6o
      @user-hr2vg6cj6o 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      nope he was playing non NBA players. , he won’t do this in the NBA , 9 PPG max , look at pritchard and mike james

    • @6ftweirdo
      @6ftweirdo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-hr2vg6cj6o are you dumb? did they average almost 30 in a nba season?

    • @yaxbdot3630
      @yaxbdot3630 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Homer Simpson you sound like a short dude mad because he couldn’t accomplish shit

    • @luketorrini70
      @luketorrini70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Homer Simpson 32 is old?

    • @goodpeople1234
      @goodpeople1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-hr2vg6cj6o Ok so ur admitting he can play in the NBA then because averaging 9 PPG means u can play in the NBA.

  • @mclr7229
    @mclr7229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    This is actually heart breaking

  • @connorherring4825
    @connorherring4825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Fun fact. I met Isaiah when I wasn’t at flight club in NY. Super nice guy and I have lots of respect for him. Hope he gets back in the league

  • @dsan2057
    @dsan2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He’s so close
    Lakers and LBJ the dream team chaser are brutal …
    seeing IT back on an NBA court brought me so much joy , even if it’s the lakers

  • @stevenneato3518
    @stevenneato3518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Theres gotta be some really dark moments during those times. I can only imagine. In highschool i had a similar moment 10th and 11th grade year coach wasnt giving me no run after cooking all summer in tournys sat in the gym alone and damn near cried wondering why. Transfered schools next season got an offer to play juco and got a degree because of basketball. Cant imagine what it would feel like to have your livelihood taken from you after putting up mvp caliber numbers in the best league in the world. His work ethic to keep going is amazing. Hope he can get another shot.

    • @anthonyguarini8191
      @anthonyguarini8191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn, I felt bad for Isaiah, but your comment just made me happy af. Keep grinding man.

  • @josephhiiipower1910
    @josephhiiipower1910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Forever a Legend ! Breaks my heart seeing him” crying they forgot bout me”

  • @youngizzy4797
    @youngizzy4797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    i feel bad for forgetting him, he was one of my favourite players and he deserves better. 🙏🏾

  • @sebastienmanique1911
    @sebastienmanique1911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    That's karma for the Celtics making a person cry his heart out after all he has done for the team. We all know he was having a really hard time when his sister died but trading him the next season really broke him.
    And now look the team only have Tatum and Brown. Dennis Shroder is trash, Smart is not that bad but the team weaker than the Grizzlies. Hope you come back in the league IT.

    • @Leconte.
      @Leconte. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They traded away him simply because they did want to pay Isaiah. Celtics was low class to that It was good Kyrie did not re-sign with them.

    • @farhanashaheen1380
      @farhanashaheen1380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Did not age well

    • @chillax9184
      @chillax9184 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The problem is he wants a loads of paycheck when he’s getting bullied always in playoffs. He’s an automatic mismatch that teams always targeted in defense

    • @levilively8743
      @levilively8743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lolololol your take is trash. He's 5"9". The video is based off of stats from 6 years ago. Many many players don't age well. Explain to me why he isn't doing it to NBA talent now?

    • @nicjuls7382
      @nicjuls7382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@farhanashaheen1380 aged well enough that my lakers who didnt even make playoffs and the C’s are both sitting at home with the same amount of 2022 titles. IT forsure could have made the difference and thats only thing that matters here

  • @SayyZay
    @SayyZay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I think this is one of the best videos you ever made Jimmy, Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @georgekudmani9870
    @georgekudmani9870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Justice for Isaiah!! He has been let down so many times, I now he just wants to play basketball and you can see that in the way he plays. If someone doesn’t give him a chance I might as well become a gm and sign him myself. But anyway awesome video, people need to spread the word about this.

  • @ljwright9823
    @ljwright9823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Jimmy I've been rocking with you for awhile, and this is by far one of your best videos. Keep up the great work!!! And Hopefully the right eyes will see this, and give him another chance he truly does deserves it.

  • @jay-ej-e683
    @jay-ej-e683 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's really not fair, one of the greatest and toughest player in nba history, thanks for making this vid

  • @erlonbrunosouzamiranda8525
    @erlonbrunosouzamiranda8525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    As Celtics fan, I beg them to give this man a chance again.
    We love you IT.

    • @user-hr2vg6cj6o
      @user-hr2vg6cj6o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nope he was playing non NBA players. , he won’t do this in the NBA , 9 PPG max , look at pritchard and mike james

    • @Griffith307
      @Griffith307 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      LeBron do be trippin tho

    • @nobleopuni
      @nobleopuni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@user-hr2vg6cj6o u gon say this to everybody 🤦🏿‍♂️💀

    • @erlonbrunosouzamiranda8525
      @erlonbrunosouzamiranda8525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-hr2vg6cj6o even then, how much do you think he would get paid? He would be really cheap, there's definitly space for him.

    • @Adam_the_One
      @Adam_the_One 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-hr2vg6cj6o shush

  • @wn8derwinr828
    @wn8derwinr828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Jimmy is the best basketball youtuber of all time so far

    • @giuseppelasson
      @giuseppelasson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Na chris smoove is the goat cuz he inspirated everyone else

  • @Mackahroney
    @Mackahroney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I remember watching him live, bring the celtic back against the wizards. Truly a talent lost, boston loves you Isaiah

  • @DipperSliper
    @DipperSliper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    65 points against plumbers and lawyers