Kevin Durant Coaches Bol Bol And It Pays Off

[@cbhooped]

Props to the coach behind KD for having the tablet ready

[@mariobautista8294]

KD ask for it for sure before bol goes back on the bench

[@TheSergio1021]

Coach knew to let KD cook

[@nbapar]

Jesus loves you

[@tygbeats5422]

For real

[@exclamationpointman3852]

PEACE TO KEVIN FOR HELPING!

[@ElliottRE]

Slim teacher

[@justinholland6132]

Lmfao

[@tpsam]

​@@justinholland6132as a teacher who is skinny and quite tall in my country
I see this as an absolute win

[@alanwalker5845]

hahaha

[@earlsanity]

Hahahaha 😂

[@marclawrence2457]

😂 😂 😂

[@ottoschmidt4007]

The World loves Bol Bol. Everybody want to see this guy succeed.

[@straightlead8]

i dont.

[@patrikkarlsson9523]

You suck ​@@straightlead8

[@user-dr2ww2jg8o]

@@patrikkarlsson9523☝️🖖🤓

[@p00lboy]

no clue why that man has so many haters

[@KnJ0715]

Saw him live in a g league game. Was very excited to see him in the league. I think Bol Bol is underachieving and in large part that is his fault. Hopefully veteran leadership can show him the way.

[@joshm9843]

KD mentoring someone like Bol Bol is deadly. Bol is a very raw product with high potential, if he has someone like KD teaching him stuff - especially considering how similar their body types are - it could give Bol a leap he needs

[@Mr._.yadadamean]

facts and it looks like he listening too cant teach if the student is not willing to learn dope on both parts

[@UpNorthEnt.]

All he needs is some gems frm kd

[@mayfort8573]

It’s crazy how slow Bol Bol improves. As someone who watched Bol Bol on the Magic, he’s just bad when he was on the floor. People hating him also need to understand that he was a low second round pick with a ceiling of being a good role player which matches everything he’s shown so far

[@alexstrom3099]

@@mayfort8573 improves in the actual games. Maybe he is better then we thought and his biggest problem is small time in real games that put too much stress on him. I don't actually watch how Bol Bol played earlier but i saw what small time in game can do with player's mental. He will be ok. Not Wemby-level okay but okay.

[@theinktician]

KD is the only person he'll listen to

[@jiasheng]

love KD taking a more senior role in the suns

[@dionbernard3033]

Exactly

[@toptiercrip]

I mean bro is 35 lmfao

[@nbapar]

Jesus loves you

[@iiiiiiii2625]

bro is the senior fym

[@graphitepoo]

Lol he did it with the nets too. Cam Thomas worked out with KD all the time

[@Publiclighthouse]

It’s nuts how immediate they can get video to improve/fix their game. Props to the videographer for having it ready, KD for initiating it and to Bol Bol for willing to listen. Who knows if Bol Bol would be able to get such valuable mentorship on another team.

[@kingdramanyz]

they have multiple angles recording the games live.

[@numbers93]

if only they put all that tech to good use instead of giving refs unilateral and unchecked power to rig games

[@kingdramanyz]

@@numbers93 fifa went through something like this. they introduced VAR, video assisted ref. kind of like how nba allows a challenge.
what we see in the nba probably facilitates illegal betting.
for both fifa and nba, its clear corruption.

[@abouttime2569]

This is Bol's 5th season... blows my mind how no coach or player pointed out basic stuff like this

[@reaper_is_unavailable]

This has been the main problem with Bol. Ppl love to talk about potential but until someone is willing to invest in him, that won't show. The other teams didn't want to teach him, but KD does. Respect to KD here.

[@fgmb1213]

I mean should he really need kd to tell him this it’s basic defensive principles

[@skintxisu]

​@@fgmb1213you are the kind of team mate Bolbol has had over the last 4 years

[@lalremruatpuiarenthlei4665]

Nah i don't believe no one ever told him that, he has been in the league for too long plus his father played in the NBA, he has got to know basic stuff like these. Sure he isn't given the opportunity to really develop, but myb he just simply doesn't have the IQ it takes

[@pfpchad2747]

It's on Bol to take initiative and improve his game. No wonder the guy gets passed around from team to team like Mary Jane.

[@VinZane22]

For me, BolBol have always been a diamond in the rough type of player. Highly disregarded due to the lack of mentoring from vets, but talent-wise, he's something to look forward too. Props to KD for this.

[@Bethune_Groundstaff]

He was projected 4th in the draft before his injury. Kinda like MPJ he gonna be a great piece in the right system

[@adamsamuel8593]

Sorry his pops couldn't teach him before passing.

[@cptfwiffo]

Then you're only looking at it from an athletics point of view. Severely lacking in skill and smarts. This is defending 101: how do defend someone smaller, and defending 001: how to defend (I mean really? You're slow to rotate, or you give hip checks since you're slow remaining sliding position, and you wonder why it's a foul?)

[@AlltelJohnny12]

*to look forward to

[@sleazyschlock4153]

"you have to show wemby who's the real bol bol"
-durant

[@coops1992]

xD They are both so bad their teams play better without them on the court.

[@kidasher890]

@@coops1992wemby bad? Nah

[@reynalyndapat6284]

@@coops1992 bol is even better than chet who scored 8 points numerous times😂 Wemby? Forget it!

[@cabriskus4700]

@@coops1992you sound actually brain dead

[@sumirekosanshokuin9537]

@@coops1992 20 points 11 rebounds 3 blocks bad?

[@eddielim3909]

It is great to see KD care and took the effort to mentor Bol, also good to see Bol listened and applied it with effect straight away.

[@DetroitTyler]

KD over there doing the coaches job for him. How is it so deep into the season and Bol Bol is just starting to learn basic defensive techniques.

[@Mavkor]

its pretty common knowledge to not have your hands down when contesting a drive and put em straight up, but sometimes in the heat of the game you forget important stuff too.

[@fgmb1213]

That’s also why he hasn’t gotten as many mins as fans would like. Gotta have the fundamentals down at least

[@Mavkor]

@@fgmb1213 and probably has too much of an ego to try and absorb fundamentals and skills from the all nba talent he is surrounded by. Jokic, KD, Booker, Beal (Once upon a time)

[@maartenvz]

This is exactly the problem with Bol Bol. How is this still a thing after multiple years in the league? I even feel his possessions in the 4th quarter arent much better, he still has his arm closest to the offensive player down for most of the drives.

[@pabl0sauced0]

​@maartenvz the fact there's idiots out there saying he'd be as good if not better than wemby if he got the same minutes is ridiculous af. He's been in the league for about 5 years and still has to be taught the basics while wemby does all this naturally.

[@nbapar]

Jesus loves you

[@kristoffereberius2476]

Lol, Bol Bol ran into both players, feet moving and bumped them. The last example of applying Durant's teaching Bol still had his right hand on the hip. At his height hands up and out covers more space and may affect the shot, or keeping close enough at his height the chance of a block is high. Can't wait to see this kid develop. He has so much enthusiasm, determination and potential.

[@cptfwiffo]

Yeah. He ran into both players, drawing fouls *and not understanding what he did wrong*. He may have enthusiasm, determination, and potential, but held back by introspection and intelligence. This is 5 years of professional basketbal and he still doesn't know he needs to slide instead of turn his hips and lose his defensive position.

[@DetroitTyler]

What he needs to do is learning to contact partially with the hips and not drop his hands below his waist in the paint. They should be ready to explode upwards, as it's much easier to maneuver around an opponents fully extended arms. If he likes to hand one arm lower perhaps he could hover an arm/hand over a players point of release and threaten there while having 1 hand up. Dude looks like a novice out there.

[@nicketosaunders7653]

That was exactly what I was saying...He's still hand checking on defense immediately after KD showed and told him the issue is....Old habits die hard I guess!

[@hakshustletv]

@@cptfwiffo The issue was he would initiate contact using his body instead of just going straight up. People love talking about handchecking but that made playing defense easier. It's much tougher to play defense and takes more skill today because you need to rely on footwork, agility, IQ to use your body to send a defender a specific way and also remember to never jump towards or away from your man, always go straight up and only extend your hand towards the offense if you're sure you won't make contact with your body, arm or hand as a result as extending your arm can also alter the position of your body in the air. It's why Tim Duncan is easily the greatest big man defender and arguably the best defender ever.

[@yessirge]

0:36 I was waiting for Bol Bol to come down from his jump, but then realized he wasn't even jumping lol. Jesus christ that man tall

[@DAFR2849]

And they say KD isn’t a leader.. we have another false narrative by the Media/Haters

[@raminnazari9811]

Years of him leading no teams and never stepping up into the leader role suddenly is a false narrative because he gave some pointers to a younger teammate? Makes sense

[@RioCobre]

Being the BEST player on a TEAM in a TEAM Sports does automatically makes you a LEADER are gives you leadership QUALITY. I was a HONOR role student at all the LEVELS of my EDUCATION passage. I was not one day in my LIFE a PREFECT. The most of the BEST Soccer PLAYERS are not the LEADERS are Captains of their TEAMS . In the NFL the BEST are not necessarily the Captains. So why is it this NARRATIVE was created by the MEDIA about, and against KD, while you IDIOTS accepted this NARRATIVE.@@raminnazari9811

[@MrKeysjimmy]

​@raminnazari9811 what are you talking about, you've obviously never watched a kd game.

[@smoothsavage2870]

​@@raminnazari9811 It's a false narrative because it's a baseless claim. And it's more of an opinion than fact. Y'all don't even know what a leader is to say that KD isn't one.

[@Healthy_Toki]

hot takes get clicks. This fact is really making coverage of everything extremely annoying. Politics, sports, gaming, music - there's so many clickbait-toxic stories that distort opinions in search of $. Keep everyone mad all the time seems to be the strategy. Just exhausting!

[@Ave8or]

That was cool of KD to instruct the youngster!!

[@seibril]

Slim reaper… is a … low key… leader … LET GO SUNS

[@bully.of.broad.st.3626]

I love Bol Bol... I remember watching his dad play and it warms my heart to see him I the league.

[@RoseCurry5]

This video had my full attention. Good vid man. Love seeing KD coach up the kids 😂

[@j-remy9832]

Not a big KD fan. I don't dislike him, but seeing him mentor a young player on the bench with similarities to himself as far as build definitely deserves a nod. The Suns are in my teams conference, but I still like this sportsman ship.

[@KK-pm7ud]

Bol Bol is a good pick up. Other teams were dumb not to grab him for cheap.

[@josefrees]

Love seeing good teamwork. This is what’s it all about!

[@spcbelton]

Doing what your father did, without your father is tuff! Shout out The Bols man, coming from a wiz fan. Kd not gatekeeping is always refreshing to see in the pro, even if its understandable...

[@mrjvsxiii]

It’s about time bol bol gets some love. He deserves just as much as wemby

[@EmpireJonesMCA]

The league has him massively under trained 5 seasons in. We want the best for the kid. Hopefully KD can move his maturation process along. Waiting on Bols breakout 7th season in the making !

[@TheHandler222]

im glad he found someone that actually see the game the Way ye Does .!! Lessss go #Reaper

[@reaper_is_unavailable]

People keep talking about hype and all that but it is these defensive iq issues plus his highlight hunting in his first years that had coaches benching him. He needed to resolve both of those, and that takes investment on both the organization and him. Thankfully, the bumping around on teams has tempered his ego for the most part, but that left the iq part, which I feel the nba teams dropped the ball on. Everybody expects a ready made freak nowadays (like a Wemby or Chet) and are too impatient to teach the kid fundamentals. KD is doing just that and I hope Bol continues to soak up all of that advice, even after KD retires.

[@Crippledsasquash]

It's so good watching players that still want to learn there are quite a few player that wouldn't have listened or just shrug it off

[@KingIvinTheGreat]

Hell yeah! I love the video! We never see Durant being a mentor. Or a leader!

[@tg2servicesllcgraham953]

some shit aint for the cameras

[@TheGbelcher]

It’s not easy to make in game adjustments like that. Bol Bol must be a quick study

[@TheSergio1021]

which makes you wonder what was happening on all his previous teams

[@McDee]

craziest thing about this footage is seeing bol bol showing emotion

[@bourbonlegend4071]

I'm a nuggets fan and it's fun seeing bol bol get minutes, improving and getting recognition from putting in the work

[@bbqnice1]

mentorship is so cool to see

[@theaquariancontrarian3316]

Im happy bol bol is finally starting to get more playing time.

[@ROSH1503]

Great stuff from KD, the what Bol moves on the defensive end shows that his early coaches didn’t instil the fundamentals.

[@MrShadow205]

Bol should study Wemby's game. Wemby defends really smart, almost baiting his man to shoot by giving them space then just swatting the ball away. With Bol's length and athleticism he can do just that.

[@mandladludlu8359]

This is what this kid needs. A star who will dedicate himself to this kid & really push him. Great job KD...

[@s.maverickharrisonii6019]

Durant is A KING for that “each 1 teach 1.

[@Berlinwood27]

It actually looked like he was telling him to place his hand on his back or simply have it behind so he can be reactive(probably because of his reach advantage) +edit Just saw the end of the video where KD was saying his advice was related to their similar build so that goes to the reach advantage point

[@LagmasterB]

Bol Bol moves really well for being so tall. Dude has those long strides to make up ground.

[@MrAwesomeMatty]

He's got the body and could be successful like Wembanyama, but he needs the passion and a strong mentorship from a good teacher. Maybe KD can be that person he needs.

[@RejectHumanityReturn2Monke]

Bol should also look into how Wemby defends attackers to the rim. He doesn't face them up to block but defends from behind, therefore little to no fouls called on defense.

[@coops1992]

U have to be kidding me, Spurs literally play better without Wembanyama on court and he is already hurt in his rookie season. The most overrated player ever. ''Defend attackers to the rim'' he should learn that himself after what Alperen Sengun did to him.

[@Berlinwood27]

even the uploader didn't realize thats the advice being given

[@fulltweedjacket5261]

both Sabonis and Sengun have cooked Wembanyama...Good players are outsmarting his physical length

[@brianbrown4415]

Iron sharpens Iron salute to KD and Bol Bol

[@demitriusburnett]

Nice to see Bol finally get some support

[@Quince477]

Always love a good defensive breakdown. 👍🏾

[@Dontwrrybruh]

Yea bol bol literally playing just like Durant now love how it’s loooking to🔥👌🏾

[@basketmental]

Amazing! Love this attention to detail. Using technology in a great way!!

[@baddiebutters]

Hey Dan. Thats an awesome video you did. Something that not any of us has seen and you did it beautifully. Well done!

[@brienmacgearailt7801]

Love this duo

[@thrdworld5596]

Love this for both Bol and KD. 🐐

[@xman3205]

Awesome of Durant to share on the floor training, guys like Durant are so cerebral when it comes to basketball they could probably tell you every players flaws from memory and how to fix them

[@TheCAPITALgenius]

KD is like Martin Lawrence in the movie rebound when he puts icy hot under the teams arms to get them to put their hands up😂

[@luisfrias1210]

Bro....I've always believed in BOL BOL since he started for the Magic. With the right mentoring he will become a great asset for a team. And we're now seeing it unfold.

[@EpicCureMD]

Easy Money Teacher KD mentoring bol is crazy good! Bol Bol and Taco are my two fav young guns who I want to watch make teams and thrive!

[@gidiclothings6503]

Lovely video. Very educative.

[@anthonytrufant8058]

Kevin Durant reveals that he is a team player and mentor. We need to see more of this in all sports-for that matter, in life itself. PPL, who, like Durant, have nothing to prove-should assume more responsibility for teaching the next generation. That’s where an unquantifiable yet important and indelible legacy that exceeds Hall of Fame status can be left, which his play has undoubtedly confirmed.

[@user-uq9zx9rb3d]

Turning up pointers from the right one... Listen up
bol bol 💙

[@djamboliyah]

Wholesome moment.

[@jaybanthony]

When that man is trying to teach you something that will make you better you listen. 💪

[@MetaphysicalShaMan]

This is the leader KD needed to be but he was always with super teams that had egos or vets. Put a young guy or two around em and maybe he can be a better leader. Love kd stwpping up and love bol taking critique and implementing what he learned immediately

[@joegarcia7260]

I’m pulling for Bol.

[@calvinwong365]

insane how they have that footage so fast

[@Monkey_D_Luffy56]

Now I understand why KD and Draymond got a love quarrel back then, KD trying to teach Draymond how to shoot.

[@arsimckhoi]

You don't take the time to teach that unless you love the game. Leaders that love the game will teach like that. It's such a cool experience. Sports is probably the field where at a certain point it makes more sense to coach your replacement up to get you more rest or one last contract.

[@user-oz9xt6lp3p]

Thank God they playing Bol

[@thalmus7784]

The wisdom of Kevin💪🏿👋🏿✊🏿

[@Nina-nk8zs]

Wow that's amazing

[@Mouthbreather777]

Bolbol doesn't even know how to play his own position if he needs tips like these bro

[@nakking3224]

Everybody gets coached. Most NBA players don’t box/block out. You learn this at 8 years old. This why so many put backs happen.

[@KingofgraceSARA]

He was just made better after being coached. You can't deny that he's natural.

[@STLTakeYoShxt]

He a new breed his development gon be slow

[@coolbreeze3793]

And people still talking about he has potential to unlock. He’s not good at center and IS NOT NEEDED TO BE A DRIBBLER. Get in the paint on both offence and defence.

[@BrandingBuff]

How Bol Bol hasn't properly developed into a mega star is beyond me. From what I keep seeing, the discipline has not been there, but I see this guy with tremendous upside. Like a Giannis / Durant type potential. He just doesn't seem to get the opportunity, and Durant can only correct him so many times, as he himself is working continuously to make the team get somewhere. But potentially, Bol Bol can be a dominating force - excluding behavioural issues we don't know about.

[@Unbothered92]

Just need the right type of person to teach him how to walk and when he does its going be a nice for the suns. I like this, we want to see bol bol shine.

[@nukeman444]

I'm proud of Kevin for mentoring Bol Bol.

[@ArudaMusera]

Bol bol will be a beast..just watch😂

[@nunyabizznizz7326]

he has made improvement he didnt show before.....im pulling for him

[@ArkbladeIX]

I think it's really cool that they had an iPad with the game open at the ready so kd could show bol bol what he meant more clearly

[@D-money813]

Aww, look at KD.... being a leader ! Any one else get warm fuzzies too?

[@RoyPage1970]

I used to watch this dude's dad blocking shots back in the day when he played for the sixers bullets and warriors

[@hakshustletv]

He most likely told him to go straight up. Kobe and Tim Duncan talked about it over a decade ago, it's why Spurs was arguably the best defensive team over the course of 10-15yrs. When you contest a shot, never jump towards or away from the defender. Always go straight up, even if it results in contact it'll either be an offensive foul or a clean contested shot as long as you go straight up with your hands and don't move towards your man. If you study Tim Duncans defense, he did an incredible job at always just going straight up that's why he's arguably the greatest defensive player of all time especially statistically. Bigs nowadays are more athletic so they want that block and want to deny everything in the paint especially from smaller players but that's how you get into foul trouble.

[@davidpouncy8471]

Loved the video great job keep bringing us the heat

[@dejesusdaniel5825]

Bol listen to that SUPERSONIC.

[@NOCOMP7]

Love seeing this

[@white.widow.ak47]

Bol Bol the goat.

[@Yomvzzy]

This all we wanted for bol 💪🏾

[@imlurki]

this was a really good video

[@Healthy_Toki]

Not a suns fan but it's good to see Bol Bol thriving

[@TheTeamYDKChannel]

This is what veterans do. Pass on knowledge to the next gen 🔥🔥🔥

[@monskietx]

he lowers down his arms to waist instead of up or wide which makes him too late in contesting shots. And too slow on his lateral movements often giving baseline attack and not closing out. Most of the time using his side hip to bump the offensive player instead of being at the front. Check out Wemby and Chet on their defensive stance.

[@hapishuco.2446]

Most of these new ballers have very little fundamentals. They never develop from college they opt out for the pros. That's why I respect and really like Jaques Jr he looks like a vet because he has great fundamentals.

[@GnoTheo]

KD is such a great Bol handler.

[@nickr.2850]

Bol Bol has been looking good lately. I hope the Suns keep him beyond this season

[@bruterasta]

How it was not captured and fixed by coaching stuff during practice? Were they asleep or something?

[@ezetram774]

Damn kd is great wish he stayed in okc actually nah wish he was still a sonic

[@daviddyer6767]

Brotherly love

[@NoNo-ks4gg]

Three things where Bol went wrong in his 🏀's career:
1. Too many HS
2. Bad college choice
3. Came out too early
And his pro career is more of the same.
Dude has never had stability to learn the basic fundamentals!
And KD is tryna teach him now in 'ole boys' 6th campaign!
By the time he gets it, his body and confidence is gonna be shot!
Shoulda stay in 1 program for more than 1 year!
This is a perfect case study for the younger phenoms to live by!
#buckledown
#commitandgrind

[@johnpoczatek3875]

Durant's mentorship of young players (including guys from other teams) is what I love most about him. This is what LeBron should have been doing the past few years.

[@garygarcia7016]

For the potencial and length, i would have loved bol bol to golden state warriors

[@Wassupdun]

that's the importance of having a Vet!

[@Flawda_marlon561]

Great breakdown

[@ImTheGibby]

This is like at the opposite end of the spectrum of the LeBron and Reaves meme lmao

[@yuhipogi]

Boban at C, Joker PF, Wemby at SF, Porzingis as SG, KD at the helm. turn off injuries and fatigue :D

[@lucandtrack]

Nba moving in the right direction

[@lexist7]

Bol Bol is just as good as Wemby
That aged well

[@coops1992]

U have to be kidding me, Spurs literally play better without Wembanyama on court and he is already hurt in his rookie season. The most overrated player ever.