He sure did. And few realize it. We b ball fans think of LeBron, Bird, maybe Barry as great passing F's. They certainly were. Boris is not nearly the player they were. But he could pass few non guards EVER have.
One of my favorite players of all time. Heavy dude, mobile, impeccable court vision, elite passing, sweet touch, and not a bad post package. Big body on defense as well.
That Spurs squad was amazing, every player knew what's happening in the field and what's happening in the game. Such a pleasure to watch them playing together.
Man listen. The 2013-14 spurs was one of my favorite teams to use... and THIS DUDE was on of the main reasons why. Boris could do everything on the court. Pass, post up and shoot 3s could play from the middle of the court and at the top of the key. Bruh. Its only right this guy has a championship 😤
At that point Pop "genuis" si simply not being too self centered for a us citizen and knowing how ball is supposed to be played. It's kind of sad for the rest of the us bb scene though.
Yann yowane weight was a issue for him since his early days in the nba, they are saying had he been fit he’d be a all star level player which is true. They even put in his contract one year if he gained 5 pounds while under that contract he’ll lose half a million lol
Moreover when you know Babak was incredibly in shape when he was young. He has incredible genetics and was a freak when he was in French U-18 and then in Pau Orthez. Smashing hammers like I breathe. He just enjoyed life a bit when he grew up. :)
I just realize Leflop has Diaw mentality instead of mamba mentality. Leflop is just Diaw with better dribbling and shooting skills and of course more athletic. I see a lot of bronsexuals worshiping lebron pases just because is Lebron but they look at Diaw's basketball and dont get impressed. That's how you know they are only fan of a product, not real basketball lovers.
His mother is a former french basketball star. TP may have had the better career in the NBA but for many Boris is the better player, maybe the best we ever had. In France there is a word play with his last name "Diaw", we often call him "Boris Dieu" (sounds the same in french) which litterally means "Boris God".
Borris was a poor mans Lebron James. And that not a diss on Borris. That’s just how awesome Lebron is. Borris high Basketball IQ, good size and strength. Just not as athletic as Lebron.
I don't think we have ever seen another NBA player fit so well with the Spurs. The dude had crazy vision.
He sure did. And few realize it. We b ball fans think of LeBron, Bird, maybe Barry as great passing F's. They certainly were. Boris is not nearly the player they were. But he could pass few non guards EVER have.
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After the NBA finals, Jokic said in an interview that he used to watch Boris Diaw. His elite passing makes sense now.
One of my favorite players of all time. Heavy dude, mobile, impeccable court vision, elite passing, sweet touch, and not a bad post package. Big body on defense as well.
Curious. What is sweet touch and what is post package?
That Spurs squad was amazing, every player knew what's happening in the field and what's happening in the game. Such a pleasure to watch them playing together.
One of the NBA's most all-around & unselfish player of all time.
So true
👍👍💯
Boris Diaw was one of the most intelligent NBA players I've ever been lucky to watch play.
Boris was a fantastic player, one of my biggest idols, it was amazing to see him play, lots of class and elegance, a true basketball genius !!
He has high basketball IQ, and his passes are smooth as silk. Always love to watch.
I liked him in the Suns, him and Leandro Barbosa, with Nash, and at one point Amare Stoudemire, should have won a Championship
Man listen. The 2013-14 spurs was one of my favorite teams to use... and THIS DUDE was on of the main reasons why.
Boris could do everything on the court. Pass, post up and shoot 3s could play from the middle of the court and at the top of the key. Bruh. Its only right this guy has a championship 😤
swiss army knife
And a good defender sheesh
Sadly his game doesn’t translate on 2k to try and simulate more of his game.
@@808Czar
Lol i feel u. Boris is pretty quick in real life.... u wasnt out-quickin anybody with boris in 2ks mechanics 💁🏾♂️
So easy to see why Jokic studied him.
The minute he said that I was like "you know what? I don't know how I never came up with that comparison"
DId Jokic really said that?
Draymond too @@darrylwolfe7359
The Big Croissant!
He was the key of 2014 championship.
Game changer
The smooth lethargic looking player of pure elegance is my favorite archetype
I can definitely see the similarities between Jokic and Diaw. No wonder why Jokic mentionned him as one of his inspiration.
I love Jokic, let's make a video for him soon
Wow. I think joker is his reincarnation!
Jokic and Boris Diaw made everything look easy. With their playin style , i think they could even play with efficiency in a 3 straight game
Joker said a couple of times that one of his influences is Boris Diaw.
Just goes to show hard it is to rank greatness. Its not JUST about stats or "leading a team" or being a 2 way player.
True
Man keep it up. Funny how this guy locked down LeBron in 2013 every time they matched up.
Thanks bro! What amazed me are his post up skills and court vision, especially his passing ability. He's just like a magician on the court.
Boris is an awesome ball player!
Yup he's big enough to rebound and score yet can play 1-5 without any difficulty and assist... Awesome career Boris Diaw
The truly defines Spurs basketball. Well coached and unselfish
That man knew how to serve those croissants
how to eat them too :)
Man I love how you make videos on the non super stats, I love your work. Keep it up !!!!
Thanks, your comment and support are the motivation for me to make more decent videos!!!😁
I'm here after Jokic received his second MVP trophy at his home town. Now I understand why he picked one of his role models to be Boris Diaw.
Such great content here
Thanks bro!
If u take Prime Diaw from PHX he'd make all star appearances and be the focal point of an offense. That is today. Jokic shows that.
They are so alike
That is a hell if a comparison. Ans accurate!
@@zhugelianges I didn't think of that before, but you were so right
This man was such a great fit
Lamar Odom, Boris Diaw , Trevor Ariza these guys are underrated role players 💥
Very true, I love these 3 guys, all of them!
This was just beautiful basketball
Magnifique
The play starting at 0:15 had me scream Damn!
Lol!
Ridiculous play
Dear god I am so hammered
Coming here to see why Jokic said Boris as an idol and I fully understand.
Reminds me of Draymond Green but more flashy, definitely one of my favorite role players Diaw!!
Thanks for your love to Diaw!
I always called Boris Diaw the French Billy Owens. Both had similar versatile games.
Nikola jokic idolize this man. May fav team before
A true Renaissance man
You can tell he just love the game.
Such an underrated center
I love his game so much. And he's a funny person.
Also I'm french lol
Tmac once said this dude can still be skill even in his 80
Draymond with more sauce and less aggression
Not even close defensively
Real ones know how nasty Diaw and the Spurs were back in the day. They had us outside practicing that BALL MOVEMENT! TEAM BASKETBALL!
2014 finals Boris played better than Lebron all day every day
this is the type of key player that i would want on my team. boris diaw, hedo turkoglu, etc who can help create offence
Lamar Odom & Boris Diaw - most underrated versatile forwards ever
Who’s here after Stephen Jackson’s IG post ? 😂
Josue Torres had to refresh the memory lls
What did that nut head say?
@@zhugelianges That he played with great players, but the most skilled and talented player he played with was Boris Diaw
Link?
@@sidmichael1158 th-cam.com/video/2t4Gv3h8E7M/w-d-xo.html
When ppl inaccurately say jokic is the greatest passing big man i laugh😂😂😂😂😂 and then watch the actual greatest passing big man who is wayyy better
Maybe people just look at the stat-sheet lol
Uh , Webber, Divac,Walton and Sabonis have to be in that conversation!
Jokic is very good, but you're right. So many good players are overlooked
I'm watching this because Nikola Jokic said Diaw was one of the players he studied..
🔥🔥🔥
Player underrated....
Before draymond and jokic, there was Boris Diaw. Jokic himself admitted he modelled his game after Diaw’s.
Boris is another exemple of Pop's genius.
In the suns too
At that point Pop "genuis" si simply not being too self centered for a us citizen and knowing how ball is supposed to be played. It's kind of sad for the rest of the us bb scene though.
this guy can shoot can defense can rebound has nice look he was GOAT
SHould look at his Phoenix Sun highlights
Yeah, you are right
Boris was a great player but here you cannot appreciate the way he plays because you have not replay but about boris I said respect
Checkin out this vid after Jokic mentioned Diaw as his influence
The Spurs are the best execution team
The All The Smoke interview with TMac lead me here.
Lol
If i coach...He s will always my starting 5 ... really2 missing him in game... great footwork..make a crazy pass... hi IQ basket player
Every coach would love the player played like Boris, man
It’s a shame he didn’t take care of his body he had all star level skills
Exactly
Wym he didn’t take care of his body? The man was already getting old. He did a lot in the game already.
Yann yowane weight was a issue for him since his early days in the nba, they are saying had he been fit he’d be a all star level player which is true. They even put in his contract one year if he gained 5 pounds while under that contract he’ll lose half a million lol
imagine what he wouldve been able to do, if he had gotten in shape.
All Star? I guess probably
Moreover when you know Babak was incredibly in shape when he was young. He has incredible genetics and was a freak when he was in French U-18 and then in Pau Orthez. Smashing hammers like I breathe. He just enjoyed life a bit when he grew up. :)
that’s what made him so good at defending against roided up strong Lebron
What do you mean by in shape? I never saw him run out of gas in a game p
This offense inspired the Warriors offense with Draymond
The 2nd Magic Johnson
All the smoke
lol
Eye sight
came here after Jokic 2nd MVP
This dude looked better than Ben Simmons
Nope...Once upon a time, Boris is just a fat ass...
The Warriors had Draymond Green the Spurs had Boris Diaw he fit perfectly.
True
I just realize Leflop has Diaw mentality instead of mamba mentality. Leflop is just Diaw with better dribbling and shooting skills and of course more athletic. I see a lot of bronsexuals worshiping lebron pases just because is Lebron but they look at Diaw's basketball and dont get impressed. That's how you know they are only fan of a product, not real basketball lovers.
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Thanks bro!
Jokic without the points
Convinced this man had spider senses
I saw him at a sushi restaurant we sat next to him lol
Lucky you lol
I didn't know he was French until I saw the tp documentary
May you provide me the link of the documentary? Would definitely love to watch! thanks!
His mother is a former french basketball star.
TP may have had the better career in the NBA but for many Boris is the better player, maybe the best we ever had.
In France there is a word play with his last name "Diaw", we often call him "Boris Dieu" (sounds the same in french) which litterally means "Boris God".
every spurs player on the court on that first clip was foreign btw
Bobo was the best!
Easy basket… the most difficult game to play!
French Jokic
Jokic
Thanks for your comment, bro!
Better than ben simmons
Do not double or overreact to drives by players like Walton, Diaw, Jokic.
Borris was a poor mans Lebron James. And that not a diss on Borris. That’s just how awesome Lebron is. Borris high Basketball IQ, good size and strength. Just not as athletic as Lebron.
Such a compliment on Boris...
Just imagine Diaw in GS with KD, CURRY and KLAY. 10 CHAMPS!
You wish lol