Emoni Bates IMPRESSES at NBA Draft Combine!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2023
- Emoni Bates showed off his shooting skills and pro potential in front of NBA GMs on Day One of the 2023 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago at Wintrust Arena. 6'9 19 year old Bates is perhaps best known for being a high school basketball sensation in his home state of Michigan. He played a year of college ball at Memphis and another at Eastern Michigan. Emoni has been working towards this moment and should move up the NBA Draft boards after his performance. Check out these Ballislife highlights measuring his vertical leap, participating in game situations and lots of three point shooting drills. Bates finished second overall in three point shooting percentage.
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These catch and shoot drills they have him doing is second nature for him. He will definitely have a job in the nba for sure. I can’t say what round but he can definitely shoot that ball.
Facts I’m pretty sure they see a Durant/demar type game in his pull up games
@@Judahdabutcher9 He reminds me of Sean Elliot...smooth and slippery through the lane and a reliable and versatile finisher.
@@Veggamattic I like that one 🫡grant hill yet slimmer 🤔
Fr mf was doing the Curry drill hitting shit all net
@@Judahdabutcher9 You forgot a full stop.
Saw someone on Twitter say he hoop like he’s wearing skinny jeans and I just can’t unsee it 😭
Lmao
Yooooooooooo😂
That’s just how he move fr🤷🏾♂️
It works, but I definitely can see that
Lmao stiff leg ahh boy
Can't wait to see how he does in the league...I remember like 3-4 years ago teams were suppose to make future moves because Imani was suppose to be the guy of the 2023 draft
Now he's considered a late 2nd rounder and possibly undrafted. How the tables have turned. Kid has talent but he needs to clean up the off court stuff, and work on his game outside of just shooting. Whatever team gives him a shot need a lot of vets and a strong culture to keep him in check.
All cause of driving somebody else car
@@zaebo1k He dropped in 1st year of college and when he changed schools due to his dad. Way before that car incident.
@@paulwarren6062 man gtfoh he was driving someone else’s car and all the “off court issues” stem from that one incident…a couple of the charges were dropped…he’s a damn kid that made a kid mistake…he doesn’t have a issues he made a bad decision…he has to grow up but he doesn’t have any damn issues to clear up
@@tech_ninja so what? That’s a issue to clear up? Lol y’all bugging
been watching emoni since he was in high school, bro has really been grinding and anyone who watched him has known he was destined for greatness he deserves this well done bro its only up from here!!
Just needs to stay outta trouble lol
Tankathon got him going 60th, might even go undrafted.. lol
I haven’t been watching him. Has he gotten significantly better over the years? Truthfully I am not sure what is holding back. I can’t recall any off the court issues. Hopefully there aren’t any. I am assuming all his issues on the court. If so, then he just needs to focus and stay on his grind and find out why things arent clicking. Is it his play style, demeanor, work ethic, heart…what is the issue?
I'm an alum at the school he went to watched him play he loves the game I think that matters the most yea he got in some bs but the area he was in I understand even though he shouldn't have but in 3-4 years he'll be a household name I don't think he's gotten significantly better but with the right trainers it's over he can't shoot an has everything
@@tcattorney1080He had a bad Freshman season then he got a gun charge the next season.
If Emoni Bates gets in the right situation, with a solid coaching staff.. He'll for sure have a solid NBA career
Miami..OKC
He going to Houston 😂
Hawks😅
My spurs
Miami or San Antonio would be great for Emoni, cause you got an experienced coaching staff with both teams.. OKC, ATLANTA AND HOUSTON HEELLLLLLLL NOOOO!!!
He's a monster especially mid range pull up it could be his bread and butter if he uses it regularly through his career 💯
Been rooting for him ever since his HS videos started hitting ball is life.. would be following Emoni wherever team he ends up in! Keep working G!
Atleast he bounced back from that incident
Me too bro!!! This kid is special and people are not noticing it at all!!! The man is a 6’9 guard that can shoot! I have been to some of his high school games at Lincoln High and he is amazing to watch in person. I live in Detroit and I think at pick 5 in the first round, they should get him!
@@vandykeebbin4762 he's the lil cousin of my high school teammate. When he was in elementary school he would shoot around during our practices and he could barely get the ball above the rim. Crazy to watch him now
@@Orangejulius4414lmao
@@Kentarius lol what's funny?
I’m happy things going well for him, he the real deal
That's what happens when you take a young black man out of Memphis! Look at how it destroyed Ja! Thank goodness Emoni left!!
@@awptsm You realize he got in gun trouble at Eastern Michigan too right?? Also he originally was committed to Michigan State, wish he would have just gone there
@@ethanb7444 that wasn’t at eastern Michigan lol
Next level for emoni is getting stronger
Should’ve been in the weight room this whole time especially after he got caught up
The most impressive aspect of his game: his shot mechanics. His lower base is like Kevin Durant, with an upper release like Kemba Walker. So he will be an accurate shooter and scorer at the next level because he also has the modern stepbacks, snatchbacks, sidesteps, and hop back moves to always get his shot off. You can pencil him in for 20 points easily because he can pull up from literally anywhere.
What will either stunt his growth or turn him into a star will be his ability to defend his matchup, make plays for others and how efficient can he be on offense.
I would say his keys to victory during his rookie season are to be able to make at least 80%+ of his FTs and shoot better than 38% from behind the arc. More than likely he will end up in the G-league during his rookie year and end up starting towards the end of the season.
However, remember only two years ago, prior to him going to Memphis he was labeled as the generational talent that Wembanyama is today. No matter his flaws because every player except Jordan and Kareem had them, Emoni didn't falter in the spotlight. Memphis was simply a bad situation for him and he wasn't able to earn any playing time, not because he wasn't good enough but because of Penny.
I'm rooting for Emoni!
pencil him for 20 points 😂
If he even gets drafted
Jordan had flaws lol and Kareem technically had them too even tho they were lessened because the context of his era
You had me until you said pencil him in for 20 points lol nahh bruhh he can be deadly shooter though like a MPJ type .
20 points is crazy ngl
He’s gonna start out as a catch and shoot guy but he’ll be given more offensive freedom later in his career and then we will really see what his game can do
He's not a catch and shoot guy.. these are just catch and shoot drills that he's excelling at. Go back and watch some film from high school on him
@@houstonasterisks7561 HIGH SCHOOL IS NOT THE NBA
@@SuaveSkii he’s been killing pros since forever you better go find the videos boy…..
If he goes to the right team I think he would go crazy from the jump, rookie fo the year type stuff. The kid is different
@@Luu880 hes a bad playmaker and defender, doesn’t rebound the ball all he does is score hes not gonna stay in the league BOY
It crazy how things end up to this point. If he didn't rush the process by leaving high school early, I saw him going top 10 easy. I hope scouts are not looking at his 2 yrs in college as a cap of potential but learning experience to further his development. He is 19yrs old with a talent of putting the ball in the basket. But at this point he going to be in the late first round or early second and with that mold, he need to be more efficient with his volume shooting mindset. I still see great things for him and he going to surprise a lot of people and make people remember how good he was coming out of high school.
Cool to see former players like Bobby Jackson and Derrick Fisher with former coaches out there working with these young men.
His movements reminds me of kd,will be interesting to see how he develops and on what team.
Man man not even close to KD….. a young Brandon Ingram
@@KAZ109 a young BI but more built and taller
@@BigBlackmonk they’re both about 6’8 barefoot… I think Emoni’s A better 3 point shooter but not as Athletic or Long as B.I.
@@rell4219 Ye but emoji has more muscle on him
He coming to pistons 31 pick
From watching his TH-cam highlights from HS, to seeing him getting his shot at the NBA, I want Emoni to WIN!
This kid has crazy potential and talent
How can you tell?
Check his history man this kid can hoop made mistake with gun issue that kinda dropped his value but I think emoni is going to make things right in this draft
Yeah has has also a future of injuries for a toothpick feet
@@ralphkatsidis8338fuck like the “number 1 pick” “the chosen one “
Not when he is projected as a 2nd round pick.
Good to see bro back in nba talks came a long way 💯👏🏾
His summer league gonna have to be a blast as far as just playing hard on defense and getting to spots in the middy to score better💯 he can make an nba roster if he shows the right team promise off the bench for dem. Go moni✊🏾
Rooting for this young brother. Like a lot of people, I have been following his high school and college journey. He is a special talent. I hope that he lands on a team with the right coaching and front office. Dude is a beast and I hope that he stays hungry and humble. Have that dawg in him but also be humble about it, off the court. On the court, be that dawg. Outwork everyone.
He play with competitiveness and drive .. Thats a baller 100%
I'm all in on a Emoni Bates/Jalen Duren reunion in Detroit, not to mention we need a SF. I'd trade 5 and 31 for the Pacer's 7, and 26.
Draft Hendricks at 7 and Emoni at 26. Call it a night.
Yessir all we need is a 3 that’s a threat. Our bench will be nice asf once we get that with guys like Bogi Stew and Killian
That would be a great pick up my only concern is defense yes the pistons do need a 3 but I feel a 3 @ d player would b a better fit with Ivey your going to need space to stretch the floor some like can Johnson would b perfect for the pistons at 3 I like the Hendrix pick I think the Walker kid from Houston would b a good pick depending on his measurements but I could see a Bates at the 3 and cam Johnson at the 4 that would give Detroit amazing spacing and offense if everyone from 1 -4 can handle and shoot that's a pretty hard team to defend especially with size cade 66 Ivey 64 Bates 67 cam Johnson what 69 I think with duren 610 that's a line up that can do some damage
i’d rather try and get a 3&D guy than an emoni bates doe. we already got our scorers in cade and jaden i honestly think we should try and trade up for miller
Literally pointless and no reason for the pacers to even agree to that.
You trippin he might be at pick 31 or later.
He’s going to be a steal in the draft.
Assuming he's drafted at all, dude has a ton of red flags.
NeXT KD
@@paulwarren6062 he’s only had 1 bad thing happen away from basketball
@@paulwarren6062 dude get the fuck on
Definitely going to be a steal
I’m happy I took off work one night and just went by myself to go see him play one night. I had front row seats for like $15, I love MAC b-ball prices. Lol… just so happened i go to the only game he didn’t start the whole season and he put up his worst numbers. But I got some cool pictures. Even though he didn’t have a great game, you could still tell he was the most talented player on the court. It’ll be cool when he’s tearing it up in the NBA and I can say I saw him play in college in front of like 200 fans lol
Hopefully my cavs could get him, but he’s definitely 1st round potential! What a steal whoever picks him up! Representing Michigan let’s go!!!!!!
Happy to see lil bro working His game looks fantastic!
Li bro
He seems very promising. Skills are there and will continue to get better. Does anyone know if he has a quick first step or any elite level athleticism? It's hard to tell from these drills
lacks athletisicism
It's said that he lacks athleticism, but it is noted that he can shoot. Also, his skinny arms and thin body aren't ideal for the league, but we shall see. They are predicting 56 overall pick out of 58
Not very explosive, not very athletic. He'll make his money with his nice looking jumper
actually very easy to tell from some of these drills lmao
Definitely gone be a star ⭐️ I can see it 🔥😤
Idk if so he got a long way to go....he can't play defense at all and he don't even know the game fr yet at all but it takes time.
I though he is auto generate, but now I know Who is Emoni Bates. I play 2k and Draft him. Draft him at 78 overall and in 3 years he take control my team with 94 overall, and also help me win 6 rings.
Thanks BallisLife to show me Emoni is real person, cause as a Indonesian I never know anyting about him 😅🙏.
Thank you Emoni Bates, you are legend in my 2k Game 😁
Boy about to get that shine 🔥
I love seein him humble and working hard
I’m pulling so hard for bro. Keep going !!
2019 Gatorade player of the year, div 1 player of the year, went to Memphis, then went to East Michigan where he dominated with 19.2 Ppg… mans been a bucket his whole life
When was he div1 player of the year
@@ihmtube4119 2019
EMU trash what domination? Lol
@@injusticeberserker2800 still div 1 ya flop
I’m just proud of him
Glad to see he still making it through
Idk why people were sleeping on him😂
Exactly! People have him at like pick 30 and I was so confused because a couple years ago he was projected top 3, sadly he will probably be another ja morant situation.
cause he underperformed
@@indy9753 wym ja morant situation??
@@amaritaylor6387 I mean I guess technically it wasn’t his but let’s be real his friend took the fall for him lol
Cause he looked bad in college, Wym?
Can’t wait to see him in the league…he’s gonna b good if he stays focused…💪🏾
He just got drafted! 2nd round 49th pick to Cleveland Cavaliers
He’s finding he’s professionalism !! Keep being great king !!!
Jumper looks nice, remind me of kd he pulling it from so low though.. definitely nice he has some finesse to his game.
Emoni is a superior offensive talents, which has never been in question. It’s his defense/rebounding/playmaking skills that’s questionable. This video doesn’t show if those issues have been resolved.
YEAP!!!
@Who Cares He's silly in the head, right now NO team is looking for a FOOL to groom on their team,.. SORRY!! G league or overseas bound..
Steph didn’t have great defense and kd wasn’t a great playmaker when they came in the league shoot jd didn’t have that great of defense either. as well as lot of other people. he’ll be fine he got the work ethic and he’s young.
@@DaRealOFGDEAN SORRY!! He's not athletic enough, he's NOT even on their radar for 1st round and maybe LOW 2nd round putting him into the G league, and 2nd round is even pushing it.
@@andrejohnson1703 you doing tricks on it lil bro hop off
He always been raw and only getting better
It’s really fun to see him play hard for once… I guess money is literally on the line… motivation is key….
He looks so gifted yet so uncoordinated at the exact same time… It’s mind blowing lol
Right bruh look so stiff and non-fluid
Like Brandon Ingram.
@@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 nah B.I. Is more fluid
They'll fix that on the pro level, hopefully he makes it.
That a sharp shooter player, he should be top ten draft picked he will make big difference in Atlanta, Indiana and Knicks but my picked either Memphis or Houston
Looking good keep pushing!
Good luck bro it looks like you're working out here...I'm sure you're going to make it kudos to you
He’s always been a bucket he was putting up good numbers in memphis too when i tapped in every once and a while just dosen’t have as much exposure as he did in high school whether thats because of the school he chose or whatever kids a absolute bucket and talent like that needs to be in the nba
He wasn’t Putting up no buckets in Memphis and when he was he was shooting terrible
I wouldn’t be surprised if he creeps into the First Round 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I wouldn't be surprised if he's undrafted either, very polarizing prospect.
I think he'll creep into the first round cuz he has the talent. I feel like he should go back to college 1 more year and prove his attitude has matured cuz that's his only knock aside from his defensive intangibles which can be corrected with league experience. He's a lottery talent and he comes out next year he'll still be 19
I wouldn't be surprised if he plays in China next year
Bates shot the ball really well. He is a guy who will definitely need a legit chance and can have a nice NBA career. Wish him all the best!!
Dat boy dat'!! Keep a positive mindset through and through.... and wet em' up. He a str8 bucket.
If the warriors get Emoni, it would be scary. His intensity like KG and Draymond. I think he could be an all nba defensive player down the road.
I could see it, only reason I can’t see it is they have Patrick Baldwin Jr already and his size and style kinda matches Emoni but I can see it happening they need a backup center if anything someone to help looney and jamychal green
Hell nah. He already a better more versatile scorer than Draymond
I just wanna see this kid win!!! Work hard Emoni…WORK!!
He been like that always been confident and can tell he kept working
Rooting for the kid 💯💪🏾🔥
Bates impresses the nba scouts 🔥
Bates has the one skill that everyone needs & that’s shooting. If he gets with the right team and they have the patience he can definitely have a role for himself.
That’s the Bates we saw in him early on 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Happy for him! Hope he makes it!
Man seeing all these drills and just hearing all the noises and coaches barking in the background gave me like a serotonin boost or something lol love and miss hoops man
he a be so raw wit the suns
Y'all remember Micheal Porter Jr. Falling in the draft lol this is the same thing that's about to happen. This man is going be elite trust me. Natural hooper
Hell yeahhhh. I remember him falling to like 7 or 8 and yelling at teams have y’all lost y’all damn minds?? Yup pretty much the same thing. He just as polished
He gon be nice in the league!! MPJ type, super high ceiling! “LETS GO E” 🔥🔥🔥 🦍
I can see him being utilized like a young kd, start off games coming off screens and getting shots off offensive rebounds and kick outs from teammates drives. Get into a rythym then start isoing at the end of games. From watching his tape he seems very efficient shooting from the left side of the floor so have him come off screens on that side and iso on that side of the floor so when he goes into his step back and side step jumpers, he's on the side he's most comfortable. Have become super confident with his scoring before adding on more responsibilities like playmaking and running the offense. So a team with an already good point guard would be best for him to ease on in to the league.
I am supporter of Emoni from now and on
Bandwagon 🫵🏽🤣
@@jacobblaylock5495 You forgot proud before bandwagon 😤
He need to come to the bulls
they probably not gonna buy a 2nd round pick tho
That boy gonna be different! I hope he can come to Philly
Bro, been a bucket! 💯 💯 💯 🤘🏿
TOP 5 TALENT FOR SURE 🔥🔥
He’s gonna turn out real good, especially in todays basketball where there no defense
Don’t tell that to a team like the Miami Heat😎 They will lock anybody down😤
There is defense 🤣🤣 just not intense defense in the regular season but trust me, defense has been more advanced than ever. Emoni won’t have a role unless he can guard 3s and 4s effectively
Exactly he style of play was never meant for college basketball
By good you mean a solid role player? Because while I do think he has talent, I think he’ll take on like a mpj type roll. His defense is lacking and his feet don’t move/slide fast enough to keep up with the higher end talent.
You’ve never been at a game
I happy for him
A lot of guys half step these drills bc they look at it as easy but scouts look to see how hard u go in practice bc that’s shows how much intensity you’ll bring to the game. Gotta have that mamba mentality
Real spit 💪🏾🫶🏾
He’s gonna be that Bobby portis, championship role player kind of guy. I can already envision it
Can't believe mock drafts got my boy going in the late 2nd round. I hope my Cavs are smart enough to take this dude. At the very least he's a shooter and he can get his off the dribble too?!?!? Man they better not sleep on EB!
Honestly, I think a lot of teams are hesitant as there are just better players at his position, and he did have some drama surrounding his name. With all the stuff that's going on with ja that definitely has to be on a lot of teams minds. He's good, but there's simply more talent in this draft. He'll get a good shot and since he's 6'8 and as lethal of a shooter as he is his window is wide.
@@user-ou5pm6gn9jEverybody makes mistakes. Its all apart of battling adversity. Can you overcome the mistake or situation you made. I feel as he bounced backed well since then 🙏🏽. But his talent is up there for sure . Just a minor setback for a bigger comeback. And he living proof through it💯. Cant count him out
He has good pace in practice. Always gotta practice game speed and keep that stamina up
Mid range is deadly
He is gonna make millions even if its not in the NBA.
Thanks for getting Daron Holmes II in the video. Let's go flyers!!!
I canttt waittttt!!!!!
Movements reminds me of KD. Especially the pull up. Sixers could use him instantly next year
He Pacer bound. Bro just seem like he fit perfect in our system
Way to go kid !!
If the warriors get him that’ll be crazy
Facts
He won’t play at GS…If he does it won’t be a position he wants…He won’t play over Kuminga if he’s still there come next season
He’s literally the next kd
This wasn’t a surprise at all💯
bro it is going to be match seeing him and kevin durant go at it one day
He’s been HIM who ever drafts him will draft a future all star
I swear since Dillon Brooks leaving my grizzlies need Emoni bates.he was a tiger now he needs to be a grizzly
I see a few things he will work on but he has terrific upside. Guy gonna be good
Scouts overthinking it, he’ll be a good player if given the opportunity
Boy a walking bucket do that shit nephew
I would've liked him to play 1 more year of college ball and develope that much more. I hope brody makes it because he has talent 4sho!!!
I remember a few years ago he was the biggest prospect and on a magazine cover and the next generational athlete
Do yall think he will still live up to the hype
Nah but i think he’ll end up being a solid roleplayer
Which hype are we talking? In high school the made you believe he is the next KD, in college after his Freshman year people didn't even think he was getting leagued.
he gonna be like a taller jamal crawford in the league.
@@SuperThisen I was thinking the same thing..
maybe six man potential if he plays on the right team
He gat that Durant in him. How about I say he's gonna be the best player from this draft as time goes in the nba
From outside his crib hooping from to greatness
Look I remember seeing him early on when he was takin youngsters to school he didn't have dred locks then but he disappeared from the scene and I see he's back I hope he makes it??
Idk if Sacramento has a first round pick but they could use a wing that can shoot like him…. He could start over Harrison Barnes.
I 100% agree, Barnes so ass now. Might as well get a young SF
They got kegan Murray at SF
@@Ykthevibe35 I forgot about him, dang. Bates wouldn’t be good enough for the PF position. Might as well have him come off the bench coming in for keegan
His game does resemble a lot like T-Mac. Same height and game.
No where near as athletic
Very pure shooter Fr fr
He is smooth shooting like Rip Hamilton and def worth spot on NBA team.