Are there TOO many NBA awards?

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  • @ConnorFriedman-dv6ks
    @ConnorFriedman-dv6ks 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +105

    I remember last year, the bulls had an MIP finalist, a Clutch player finalist, AND an all-defensive player. With all those accolades, surely the bulls were a dominant regular season team? Nope, 9-seed with a sub .500 record

    • @jaydenkrebs976
      @jaydenkrebs976 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      Why would those awards tell you that they would be good?

    • @GarkKahn
      @GarkKahn 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      ​@@jaydenkrebs976 why would any award (besides maybe MVP) tell you that?
      You can have a great player in a team that sucks

    • @justaguy895
      @justaguy895 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      None of those besides defensive has anything to do with their actual team. And mvps are for the best player itl not best team

    • @justaguy895
      @justaguy895 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@GarkKahnmip and most clutch player selectee ? Seriously?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      excellent point. wish I would have came up with this in my research

  • @MikeUchawi
    @MikeUchawi 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +48

    As both an NBA and football (what y'all call soccer) fan, I'm all for a Basketball Champion's League where the best teams in the NBA would play those in Europe. That'd be dope imo

    • @chesscomsupport8689
      @chesscomsupport8689 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      The number of regular season NBA games (and Euroleague games) would likely have to be reduced for that to be logistically feasible. I'm not sure how fans would feel about the change.

    • @Andrew_6319
      @Andrew_6319 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Players are already getting hurt because they are moving way more than they used too, more games would be literally career ending for some people. Think about Jayson Tatum, he played almost every one of the 82 regular season games, every game of the playoffs (19) and a handful of Olympic games. Any more than that and he may have gotten hurt. Let alone older guys or injury prone players like Bron or AD.

    • @Jonathan-A.C.
      @Jonathan-A.C. 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Andrew_6319
      It could just be team’s who WANT to compete?
      That way, you get variety and not injury concern

    • @idkkkkkkkk_
      @idkkkkkkkk_ 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      If the player cared it would be awesome

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I've been saying this for years.

  • @XabzintheNBAGuru
    @XabzintheNBAGuru 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +44

    Honestly the clutch award doesn't make sense there's been clutch players who have never got it, Thanasis was robbed of the award since 2016

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Can't be Thanasis is still a free agent smh

    • @XabzintheNBAGuru
      @XabzintheNBAGuru 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @whatslaps leagues gone woke

  • @tahaali3497
    @tahaali3497 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    Hey what slaps love the vids. Are you ever going to make a more personal video talking about how you got into the NBA, or your favourite players or your team. I think a lot of us would be up for that.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'm flattered that you're curious, but I assure that video would less interesting than you're imagining.

  • @BackItUpTerry901
    @BackItUpTerry901 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    Screw it. For the NBA cup, include all NBA teams, all NBA G-League teams, the top 10 college basketball teams, and the top 10 Euro League teams. I would watch every game...

    • @cannedpineapple2702
      @cannedpineapple2702 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That would actually make it more similar to a European football Cup, like the FA Cup. I'm for it.

    • @jonathand.t.5051
      @jonathand.t.5051 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@cannedpineapple2702 Fr I would love an actual FA cup type format including semi-amateur teams, Mexican, Canadian and Puerto Rican teams, G-League teams, etc.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      now you're speaking my language.

  • @MM78_3
    @MM78_3 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    In my opinion cups are just a good way to recognise good teams or a one off runs, it's bad when a hopeless team wins it(like LA or in the FA Cup MU).In the 90s the Bulls were dominating(Rockets won 2 chips), but a Cup would have given recognisen to others teams, and a more colourful history, which is better or if they(Bulls) would have won all that show more domain.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think you're right, but I actually like the way the 90s played out.

  • @АлешаЯковлев-г4й
    @АлешаЯковлев-г4й 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    long time fan, love your works Animaniac!

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wacko style!

  • @Topham_
    @Topham_ 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    So nice of Jimmy to give his dad a trophy that he wasn't able to win back in his heydey

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      His dad was probably like "What am I supposed to do with this thing?"

  • @HallMonitor4
    @HallMonitor4 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I had to do a double take when I saw the MLS Cup trophy pop up lol. But I agree on there being too many trophies now, it's overdone now

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Had too find a bunch of gifs of trophies haha

  • @Carlos-ms1yx
    @Carlos-ms1yx 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I always get hype when you drop. Quick to hit the play button

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      you're too kind ☺️

  • @michaelpapich2356
    @michaelpapich2356 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    You like the Cup Courts because you watch the games without your glasses on.

    • @cannedpineapple2702
      @cannedpineapple2702 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Accurate. I can't watch hockey without my glasses either

    • @GarkKahn
      @GarkKahn 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They also makes you smart
      Because you can't read without them

    • @michaelpapich2356
      @michaelpapich2356 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@GarkKahn Let's not make it personal.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I do have my brightness set mad low.

  • @axelgarcia-p6d
    @axelgarcia-p6d วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    i dont comment much in videos, but you are my favorite creator on youtube by far, you get straight to the point and speak str8 facts, you'll make it my boy

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  วันที่ผ่านมา

      that's nice of you to say, man! Glad you enjoy the style

  • @majr2248
    @majr2248 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    NBA cup would be better if the group play was divisional. It would make for better rivalries if the same teams played year after year and make the divisions feel more meaningful

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree. not sure why they didn't do that.

  • @pjwesell
    @pjwesell 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Perfect break from studying for exams 🙏

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      back to the books, player!

  • @cardboardpackage
    @cardboardpackage 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    2:40 I 100% agree on the courts. I wouldn’t die on that hill but I think change is important

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      same. I don't hold any opinion real strongly even if it seems like I do. I care about barely anything.

  • @hanking6343
    @hanking6343 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    There were around 297 sound effects in about 10 minutes of video, averaging approx. 30 sfx/min or one sfx every 2 seconds. Please man, make the patreon of vids without the sfx and I’ll support you

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I do long videos on this channel with no sound effects on this channel for people who don't like these @whatshorts

  • @ScoopsTherobotreal1
    @ScoopsTherobotreal1 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Could you make a video either on this channel or the shorts channel where you go through how you find your stats and how you make slides and dashboards. Maybe like a tutorial if you scrape data from a website or the sql queries you generate if you use those. Thanks!

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hmm... That would be good. I might even be able to incorporate this into both channels.

  • @justingallant648
    @justingallant648 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Love the consistency bro! Totally off topic question, what's your take on the Raptors this season?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Trade Poetl for sure. Focus this season on improving Dick.

    • @justingallant648
      @justingallant648 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@whatslaps 100% agree, although I’d be sad to see my Pookie Poeltl gone. Gradey has been very promising this season, I hope he continues to work on his driving game

  • @teversince
    @teversince 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    We hear a lot about teams who go through rebuilding and get young cores that they can bring up and help improve (to the point of winning a championship), but I can't think of any real world examples of this, seems like every team has some sort of superstar to go along with their roster (even if they have a young core). Are there many teams that have won a championship organically through this rebuilding that didn't have a superstar (mostly asking this as a Rockets fan who wants to understand what the potential path forward could look like for them to win a championship in the future)?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I got a couple videos on rebuilds. mostly focused on the grizz from a few years ago and the 2015 warrirors.

  • @mbison9
    @mbison9 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I'm liking the NBA cup because it produces some really good games where the players seem to play hard and I like the the point differential stuff. But yeah I'm not going to act like I actually care who wins the cup or that it means anything 🤣

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I think it'll be cool the next few years, but I could see it falling off just because of how quickly it gets forgotten as the season goes on.

  • @claudiocoto1360
    @claudiocoto1360 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    A video about the hierarchy of coaches (main, assistants and all other) would be cool

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      that'd be cool, wish I knew how to get that information tbh

    • @claudiocoto1360
      @claudiocoto1360 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @whatslaps we need to get the whatslaps research team inside a team 🗣️

  • @Yakob4012
    @Yakob4012 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I agree with most of what you said about the clutch player of the year award but if they do it right it won't be just the guy who scored the most buzzerbeaters and instead have some actual stakes. If we use that same logic then the MVP is just the guy who scored the most points which is not true. Rewarding clutch moments and looking back at them is great. JR Smith couldn't touch an MVP but he sure as hell would win clutch player of the year cementing a legacy to be remembered.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's true. I'm good with giving JR a retroactive award.

  • @justaguy895
    @justaguy895 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I think there is too little. In a sport like basketball only a few players get the big awards. Making more unique trophies awards more people. Just wait a few season instead of crying about change

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'll wait I'll wait

  • @zerevv
    @zerevv 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I like the nba cup because it's inclusive and any of the 30 teams can win it
    the 1 match style is also different from playoff 7 series games
    the playoff are exclusively only for 16 teams and only like 4...6 maybe 8 team max have an actual chance
    the rest 20+ teams should just focus on nba cup even the tanking teams since they have no hope in playoff anyway
    but I guess it's kinda hard since most players have the "I'm the best & I can win the playoff" mentality even when they're in tanking teams, you do need to be that delusional to be better but yeah....
    p.s the conference finals mvp trophy are sad if you lost in the finals, I guess it's consolation prize if you lose

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree. I think I need to give the cup more time.

  • @nishantkaji465
    @nishantkaji465 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Could you cover why the last 2 minutes of every game goes the way it does? Like when do teams intentionally foul? What's the bonus? Why should I care about the difference between the shot clock and game clock?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I could incorporate that into a larger video for sure.

  • @Snipezelite02
    @Snipezelite02 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I really like the idea of the ECF and WCF awards I do believe that they should go back in history and award players the award to add to its importance

    • @Kooper785
      @Kooper785 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Imagine they did a playoff mvp

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That'd be crazy. Go to a guys house like "hey this is your trophy. you won it for something you did 30 years ago"

  • @GarkKahn
    @GarkKahn 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    We need an award for winning #1 pick in the draft as well

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      human trophy

  • @genocidehero9687
    @genocidehero9687 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I thought the reason andrew wiggins was an all star was because of kpop fans

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I heard that too. what was the deal with that?

  • @patrickstar8005
    @patrickstar8005 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I want to get more silly and embrace silly basketball who do I need to be watching.

    • @jonathand.t.5051
      @jonathand.t.5051 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Lamelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and Jared McCain are good starts

    • @shiestlifesam
      @shiestlifesam 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Poole, kuz, thanasty,

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      see above suggestions ☝️

  • @chrisrandles857
    @chrisrandles857 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    What about Klutch player of the year?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      they probably already do that over there I imagine.

  • @dvsvids1970
    @dvsvids1970 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You should do a video of the craziest, non basketball NBA scandals LOL

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      people love some good drama

  • @byrd8856
    @byrd8856 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hey could you do a deep dive into some of the NBA teams identifies for this season and maybe they identify as an organization I think it'd be pretty cool

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I"ll keep it real the only organization that had a real identity or ethos was the Al Davis Raiders.

  • @cannedpineapple2702
    @cannedpineapple2702 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    8:00 Goran Dragic has tons of fans, we're just all in Miami, sipping our cafe con leche

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Slovenia and South Florida show out

  • @nilyaj
    @nilyaj 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I don’t think secondary awards during the seasons changes much I kind of think about it like when new belts are introduced in the wwe it’s not about the award it’s about who won it there’s so many players that their greatness is lost to history because all we can do is reference stats or plays that feel irrelevant to the modern nba

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      yeah, I guess we'll see how we look back at the NBA cup in 10 years. What if it becomes more important than the Larry O?

  • @elpedromoin
    @elpedromoin 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The NBA CUP should give the 10th pick to the winner, so in that way, contenders would play to win it, it would rise the stakes and make it a lot more competitive, also, don't make it east vs west

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think the cup winner should get a guaranteed playoff spot.

  • @DonSMDT
    @DonSMDT 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    ngl i thought this was gonna be like the REALLY irrelevant ones like the sportsmanship trophy, though honestly that Twyman-Stokes story its named after is really inspiring

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      yeah that story is sad, but inspiring.

  • @genocidehero9687
    @genocidehero9687 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I need an award, bud

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      trophy, medal, plaque? what are you thinking?

  • @sahtera
    @sahtera 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    the cup doesn't mean anything because all the prize is is money, like sure it's cool for players but essentially nothing for fans. with the english FA cup, winning earns a place in a continental competition, that your regular season position may not give you (like manchester united last season). nba is a closed league though so you can't mess with seeding too much but if they add draft picks or something as incentive, it could add more importance

  • @fahimmiah9280
    @fahimmiah9280 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Wait where's the load management award? It has the most competition in order to win

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The 65 game rule has really had a posi effect on load management. I'm here for it.

  • @AGHathaway
    @AGHathaway 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Most of the NBA cup courts are AWFUL, and clutch player of the year is actually a good award.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      which courts do you like?

  • @jtbaby69
    @jtbaby69 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I think we should get rid of clutch award and add in an all defensive third team

    • @jtbaby69
      @jtbaby69 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Also LeBron should’ve won finals mvp over iggy in 2015 - still not over it

    • @clude2008
      @clude2008 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      only winners should win the fmvp​@@jtbaby69

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I raise you a fourth team all-defense

  • @lilgrabbo6142
    @lilgrabbo6142 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Holy shit you’re a genius. Let the best G league teams enter the mid season tourney

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      maybe I am a genius 😏

  • @kryptochicken3615
    @kryptochicken3615 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You should do a video on underpaid role-players and if they are vital to teams that win championships

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'll probably do that in the next few weeks over here @whatshorts

  • @Dante-sm4vs
    @Dante-sm4vs 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    9 am on a Monday just like a clock

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      sundial level punctuality.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I totally agree. the cup needs more implications.

  • @USMC19
    @USMC19 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great topic, agreed with most of it. Lebron playing at age 40 at a “High level” makes me wonder what other players played at a high level at that age?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Let me help you out with that. Nobody. (Malone, Jordan, and Kareem were decent)

  • @royalhawkins3629
    @royalhawkins3629 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    2028 Olympic team predictions🙏

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      let me stew on it.

  • @mblade01
    @mblade01 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Well I could say same for people who hyperfocus on stats. Stats do have a place somewhere but it's not the be all and end all, since if there is one stat that does matters then it's clearly number of rings and how much did you contribute to get that ring. Which in my reasoning, the 73 wins Warriors are still inferior to the 72 wins Bulls mainly because they won the ring that year. I'm not at all saying the 73 Warriors are a bad team, quite the opposite but not winning the championship when that's all that really matters in the post season is kinda just saying you got lucky in the regular season but when teams actually start to analyze and sit down to learn how to beat your own team specifically and you cant win the whole series then that is a clear stain on your record. I know Donkey Kong got suspended on that series but why the hell did it even reach to that level in the first place and why was there no serious consequences to his actions prior to that event? It's not like it was the first time it happened to Donkey? He is like that simply because the team doesn't care about him acting like that despite being a contributor to the team. Look at Dennis Rodman for example on the 72 wins Bulls.. He sure was one of the craziest players off the court but on the court, his team made sure he did his part on the team and wasn't just getting himself ejected off the court during the most important games.. I don't care what you do off the court, some of the most famous NBA players are just awful human beings but that doesn't stop them from being great ON the court.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, it's complicated and we all interpret in our own ways. Greatness is sort of subjective as well as importance. WHo's donkey?

  • @leojamesquiambao1047
    @leojamesquiambao1047 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Why do players get hated?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      entitlement and ego typically

  • @LizardMan78
    @LizardMan78 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    real question, who is ur goat ?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A.C. Green and Mookie Blaylock.

  • @PotatoSeb
    @PotatoSeb 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    No but go off sir ig

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      consider me already gone off

  • @Dimezprod
    @Dimezprod 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    We have too many. We need OPY though.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What about No MVP, but a OPOY?

    • @Dimezprod
      @Dimezprod 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ Nah we need MVPs. Take our cpoy

  • @josep05
    @josep05 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    me:jerry west in 1969 🤨

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      me: dead

  • @admiralaokiji7889
    @admiralaokiji7889 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    regular season nba is very long and kinda boring with no stakes. I only see giving it more importance with the nba cup as a plus. It's not taking away from the playoffs at all as everybody knows its more important. But giving a 2nd tournment is also hype as it's single elimination. Not sure how anyone can be against the concept of it .

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, I've heard this before. It's similar to the sentiment that NBA season has too many games. Personally I never get bored of the regular season. more games the better.

  • @spiderdog07
    @spiderdog07 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I hope one day your channel grows to be too big for you to respond to all the comments.
    I also think come back player of the year is better than most improved because it gives space for injured players or journeyman players to win an award and Most Improved almost implies that you suck.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah comeback player rules. Built in narrative to it.

  • @z0zef
    @z0zef 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You get an award! And you get an award! And you get an award!

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I might give a coolest hair and tattoos award every year from here on out.

  • @cannedpineapple2702
    @cannedpineapple2702 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    5:54. Georgia, the country" *insert Community gif of Donal Glover here*

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      that show was so good. (seasons 1-3)

    • @cannedpineapple2702
      @cannedpineapple2702 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@whatslaps for real! I also love seasons 5 and 6, and 4 is still better than a lot of tv

  • @CalebSimmons-cb4ch
    @CalebSimmons-cb4ch 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I like the NBA Cup, but I don't think there should be an NBA Cup MVP (given to LeBron last year). It takes up under ten games of the season. It's arguably less impressive than winning a player of the month award. Also, there's now five awards labelled as some kind of MVP (regular season, NBA Cup, All-Star, Conference, and Finals). That's just way too many.
    I think that the NBA cup though was a good idea. There's another accomplishment to fight for and it helps make the start of the season more interesting. I think the value of it will increase with time once people get used to it, and I think it will especially be seen as more valuable if a team ever wins an NBA double (both the cup and the chip). It gives players some early competitive basketball, giving worse teams a reason to be competitive (they can win something) and help incentive the good teams from slacking off.
    I do think though that the NBA Cup should be a little longer. I think group play should be at least 8-10 games. And I think those 8 games plus the NBA Cup tournament should be spread out further and should end with the Cup game during All-Star weekend. I think having a longer tournament will inflate the Cup's importance and having the Final during All-Star weekend will give it more spectacle.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree. the NBA cup is a good idea, but the execution is off. It needs tweaked for sure. definitely over too quick.

  • @SeajaeBetter
    @SeajaeBetter 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I would like to see additional awards honestly. Specifically, and I have felt this way for a while, I would like to see Best at Position awards. Best PG, Best SG, etc.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The all-nba teams used to be like that. Back when positions were more relevant.

    • @SeajaeBetter
      @SeajaeBetter 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ that’s a good point actually. It is a lot more position-less basketball these days.

  • @zeha_8
    @zeha_8 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    “you’re not jerry west in 1969”
    damn😔

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      RIP the Logo

  • @idkpt2675
    @idkpt2675 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I lowkey think the issue is substance over amount of awards, like a comeback player of the year award would be sick to see in the NBA cause of what that brings whereas clutch player of the year feels random

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I totally agree. CBPOY > CPOY

  • @jude_
    @jude_ วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Another banger goat

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  วันที่ผ่านมา

      thank you, brother 🙇

  • @warwolf88
    @warwolf88 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I have an idea for a video why the nba and sports media is determined to ignore and disrespect the Toronto raptors no matter what the team does or accomplish

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      hmm.. got some examples of disrespect for your unc?

    • @warwolf88
      @warwolf88 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@whatslaps the 2019 championship run barely any coverage of that

    • @Cooe.
      @Cooe. 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@warwolf88... Barely any coverage?!? O_o That Kwahi shot is one of the single most discussed, referenced, shown, etc.. of all damn time! And that Finals vs the Warriors gets plenty of coverage too. Insecure Canadian is insecure. 🤷

  • @lizard_man6947
    @lizard_man6947 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    i was 4 in 2008

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I graduated high school in 2008

  • @imnotyou4831
    @imnotyou4831 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Great video.
    I think the MIP should be removed because it's given for young superstars to just add to their awards.
    I think it should be given to the ok-ish player who improved or became an important piece to the team.
    Also, hate the yellow courts. they remind me of pee

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think the yellow courts look like cartoon sand.

  • @ElijahLutaaya
    @ElijahLutaaya 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Whatsplaps might be the only person to consistently write a whole ass description

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      chat GPT baby

  • @AlexMartin-yv1lb
    @AlexMartin-yv1lb วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Let’s do a video on hero/villain dynamics and rivalries in the NBA. Examples like Giannis/Harden or Chris Paul/Pat Bev where fans from both teams have distain for the same player

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  วันที่ผ่านมา

      I might do a beefs episode. Just rip off secret bases videos.

  • @daniloreis1202
    @daniloreis1202 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Can I please have a video talking about "ncaa, high school, AAU, big ten for dummies" cuz I'm really a dummie for that

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I did one on AAU over 2 years ago, but I definitely should remake it. good tip.

  • @jairospeed2756
    @jairospeed2756 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Cam Thomas deserves an all star

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      he might get it

  • @shivkarthik0421
    @shivkarthik0421 21 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    The jimmy butler example is a bad one because he gave it to his dad who was hospitalized.

  • @A350Airways
    @A350Airways 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Or maybe the winner of the in-season tournament should be awarded hosting rights of the draft... that, or the winner of the previous NBA Finals.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I say guarantee em a playoff spot

  • @roronoaDzoro1111
    @roronoaDzoro1111 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    all the nba cup game courts look nice nah buddy we gotta send you to jail for your lack of taste

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I've been to jail, I ain't scared.

  • @TheSiemek
    @TheSiemek 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Are you a psychic or something? How did you know I am not in fact Jerry West from 1969?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      honestly just a wild guess

  • @twistedladder3506
    @twistedladder3506 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You rock

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🪨

  • @bendore6
    @bendore6 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am a Uk based fan, I am a big Giannis and dame fan but I also love the Miami heat. I am torn as who to support full time please help!

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Just stick with the heat. If you're lucky Giannis or Dame will find their way there.

  • @rileymcphee9429
    @rileymcphee9429 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I know it's not an award,
    but I'd like to see the praise and highlights end for Bricky James tying his shoes.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I feel like things quieted down a bit. He could be in the CBA for all I know now.

    • @rileymcphee9429
      @rileymcphee9429 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@whatslaps they made a highlight of him getting two blocks in the game against the Blazers..
      and one of them was a goal tend...

  • @daniloreis1202
    @daniloreis1202 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Can vote on you to replace Adam silver in the next years?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      he's fine. I don't mind him. At least he's not Goodell

  • @idkkkkkkkk_
    @idkkkkkkkk_ 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    hi goat

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🤙

  • @chr1s_CS
    @chr1s_CS 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Finals MVP deep dive?

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I like it. I like it a lot.

  • @fotiafotiafotia
    @fotiafotiafotia 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    goat

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      💝

  • @MrJohnnyAOA
    @MrJohnnyAOA 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    6MOY just needs to go.

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      nah nah, don't be too hasty

  • @ArvaGhanialPratama
    @ArvaGhanialPratama 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bro you look, sound and edit like you're Mr. Beat's cousin

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I've actually got this 2 or 3 times before this.

  • @ThaddeusFord065
    @ThaddeusFord065 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    yipee its Tuesday

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Tuesday slept on

  • @warnord
    @warnord 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    second

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      silveren

  • @ezrapaul6808
    @ezrapaul6808 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    First

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      golden

  • @JDotvaporz
    @JDotvaporz 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    2:51 Unsubscribed >:(

    • @whatslaps
      @whatslaps  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      you'll be back, they always come back