The NBA is Witnessing an INSANE Comeback Story

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    Dennis Smith Jr. was out of the league last season at just 24 years old after being a lottery picks a few years before. He thought about trying out for the NFL before the Hornets offered him a 1 year deal to be a backup. Now he’s starting and making an impact but his journey to reviving his career is the most inspiring story in the league this year.
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  • @MrE_
    @MrE_ ปีที่แล้ว +241

    2 ACLs in one knee? No wonder he athletic af

    • @gorillajoe999
      @gorillajoe999 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Lol every time he tears his ACL he sprouts two more ACLs

    • @alanoranday4448
      @alanoranday4448 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gorillajoe999 Like a lizard tail or something!??

    • @clay_utter
      @clay_utter ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No fr that’s crazy

    • @MoralesCorner
      @MoralesCorner ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've never heard anything like that. No wonder man was dunking the ball at 10yo

    • @ThisSilverSpoon2393
      @ThisSilverSpoon2393 ปีที่แล้ว

      jabari parker moment

  • @wholesome7076
    @wholesome7076 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    Hats off to DSJ having the mental fortitude to go through all these injuries while no team wanted him and continuing to put in the work like that. Truly deserved :)

    • @mckinneyanthony250
      @mckinneyanthony250 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When you have a passion for something it’s hard to “quit”

    • @unlimitedbeno6276
      @unlimitedbeno6276 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea I probably woulda filded

    • @chuckdeuces911
      @chuckdeuces911 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's injury prone because he's not putting the work in.

    • @mulanomula
      @mulanomula ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chuckdeuces911 that makes 0 sense. there's no way u can change the way ur joints are made lmao no matter how hard you work a person born with glass bones and joints will always have glass bones and joints.

  • @FleeceTV
    @FleeceTV ปีที่แล้ว +685

    I'm happy for him. As a Mavs fan, I'm sad things didn't work out for him but I hope he can continue to have a role in the league going forward

    • @marvdatboi
      @marvdatboi ปีที่แล้ว +11

      As a Knicks fan I’m happy he’s getting his redemption arc

    • @mattozzie6934
      @mattozzie6934 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I've still got his rookie year jersey, I'll always remember his time on the Mavs

    • @bandjolyn
      @bandjolyn ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Mavs fan here too. Rick did him so dirty. I'm glad he's turning it around, he didn't deserve that.

    • @FleeceTV
      @FleeceTV ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bandjolyn he definitely didnt

    • @xrcoh
      @xrcoh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marvdatboi as a Knicks fan Dennis probably don't want yo support ALL PERSONAL 💀

  • @MrRapmaster19
    @MrRapmaster19 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    As a Knick fan, very very happy to see him succeed. David Fizdale was the king of destroying players' development and the fact our fans chanted for Frank Ntilikina over him was just rude. Deserves the success.

    • @orbitprodutions
      @orbitprodutions ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Honestly don’t agree with the fizdale comment 🤔 I don’t think that guy ever really had a chance to succeed. Ppl take fizdale so they can tank. That it self won’t make a coach career worthy.

    • @_fernadeez_9778
      @_fernadeez_9778 ปีที่แล้ว

      No u not😂😂😂😂

    • @MrRapmaster19
      @MrRapmaster19 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@orbitprodutions You tank because you want to develop young players, which Fizdale was AWFUL at. Literally every player Memphis and New York drafted under him turned into total garbage with exception to Mitchell Robinson.

    • @whatdanielson
      @whatdanielson ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Tell that to Rick Carlisle. He was the start of ruining DSJ’s career. The young man can damn well ball.

    • @bigmurkgmoney878
      @bigmurkgmoney878 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have never heard of a David Fizdale hater lmao you got be some new kind of clown 😆 Im weak you said he destroyed players development lol youtube need to ban you for being ridiculous and lame.

  • @definitelynotlebronjames443
    @definitelynotlebronjames443 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    He was my favorite high school player, college player, and ended up on my hometown team the Mavs. I met him at the North park mall here in Dallas and got a pic with him, super cool dude. I’m a mavs fan but I’m a DSJ fan as well I hope he has a long healthy career

    • @andrewgibbons137
      @andrewgibbons137 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slime ball move by Rick Carlisle. Who should be above that kind of stuff....

  • @sandyscheeks9624
    @sandyscheeks9624 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    That's so awesome bro... Stories like this really make me happy. Getting a second chance to prove yourself in your hometown team is crazy.. I hope his career only shines from now on🔥🔥

  • @fojemo1661
    @fojemo1661 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    What a feel good story. He really deserves the comeback.

  • @timstar28
    @timstar28 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is so awesome man, I been rooting for him since the draft, glad he seems to of found a home 🏡

  • @edgarsnake2857
    @edgarsnake2857 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    That's quite a story. It seemed as if it would be an easier road for him than it's turned out to be. I hope he can stay healthy.

  • @tiamatt44
    @tiamatt44 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    It's great to see a player getting that 2nd chance and making really good use it, hopefully he can finish this season healthy and get a multi-year contract next offseason.

  • @RC-rr5bz
    @RC-rr5bz ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Good for him. I liked him in Portland and think he would have stuck if he didn't get hurt. Hopefully he has finally found a home. Talent has always been there.

  • @SonOfPsalms23
    @SonOfPsalms23 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Didn't even know any of this
    I wish him well
    Love a good comeback story 💯

  • @jordanrandolph9868
    @jordanrandolph9868 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I didn't know he tried out for the NFL that's incredible I'm glad someone is giving him a shot he is talented

  • @clearlyabot
    @clearlyabot ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He wasn’t traded to portland. He was a FA when he went to the blazers last season and was hurt when he came in and gave it his all till they needed his slot to continue the tank.

  • @GametimeSkillsAcademy
    @GametimeSkillsAcademy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shout out to him and his Dad … coached him at five star camp in Charlotte!! He’s just different ever since 8th grade! 👀💯

  • @HelmetToHelmet49ers
    @HelmetToHelmet49ers ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Inspiration is amazing

  • @user-hp2sb6ch4u
    @user-hp2sb6ch4u ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Look at Dennis man so inspirational

  • @W3S_
    @W3S_ ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been watching him since hs, him and lonzo were the ones I wanted to see succeed the most so this is heart warming

  • @kaorrif.1229
    @kaorrif.1229 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've watched him since highschool. Happy for him, I've always expected good things from him

  • @MM713MM
    @MM713MM ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I felt bad bc I lived in North Carolina in the Triangle where UNC, Duke and NC State are and the hype for DSJ was as if he was at UNC or Duke

  • @bighova09
    @bighova09 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let this be a lesson to all you kids out there. Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. This wasn't luck. This was preparation meeting opportunity. DSJ has been a joy to watch since he was 15 and im so proud of dude

  • @zepherscotty
    @zepherscotty ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I liked him on the Mavs & always wanted him to succeed. I wish nothing but the best for D.S.J.

  • @JulianLuanTran
    @JulianLuanTran ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Knicks fan here... super happy for DSJ.
    Us Knicks fans really did a number on him... was sad to see. Awesome comeback! Hope he remains healthy and successful

  • @deepaknambisan3251
    @deepaknambisan3251 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is wonderful to see. Good luck to him! 🙏🏾

  • @jayward8237
    @jayward8237 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m so happy for him. Such an inspiring story!

  • @FlashDust
    @FlashDust ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love his story hope he could keep the consistency and get better chances

  • @Wickedtingzz
    @Wickedtingzz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dennis looks like he’s just having fun man , that’s awesome .

  • @kreamo225
    @kreamo225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so happy for him. He was my favorite player in that draft class.

  • @lukaskywalker7791
    @lukaskywalker7791 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    We love DSJ in Dallas. Would have loved to pick him back up this past summer.

    • @torresthemonster
      @torresthemonster ปีที่แล้ว

      Hornets are Better than Dallas . Lamelo is better than that traveling bum Luka

    • @hardywoodaway9912
      @hardywoodaway9912 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@torresthemonster guess crack is better in charlotte too

  • @michaelbarnes2126
    @michaelbarnes2126 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Dennis Smith Jr stay solid my 🥷🏾”- J Cole

  • @giavantehines6694
    @giavantehines6694 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro, needed this.

  • @adrizzy5594
    @adrizzy5594 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good for Dennis never gave up ✊🏽

  • @arnaudfg
    @arnaudfg ปีที่แล้ว

    This video almost made me cry fr💯 love his determination

  • @Tflexpprchaser
    @Tflexpprchaser ปีที่แล้ว

    Love seeing this type of content great comeback story happy to see him flourishing

  • @OnlyJesusSaves123
    @OnlyJesusSaves123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope he makes it, i forgot this dude was even in the nba, i remember really liking him his first 2 years

  • @dq303
    @dq303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always loved his game , wish him the best

  • @BJ-fl6om
    @BJ-fl6om ปีที่แล้ว

    just heard for first time. love your passion and facts!

  • @yanksonexpress4964
    @yanksonexpress4964 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a day late but man, the research into making your videos are incredible. Keep showing us your best bro 💯

  • @nocommiesallowed7637
    @nocommiesallowed7637 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mental fortitude and people from these lows are very likable and humble. Kudos to him and D. Rose.

  • @J2Savage32
    @J2Savage32 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This world can be very toxic sometimes, I’m glad he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves. Also great video, keep up the good work 👌💯

  • @brozupbullies21
    @brozupbullies21 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this for him! Never give up kids put the work in and anything is possible

  • @trentdee7
    @trentdee7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo 👏🏾 Dennis!!! Don't Give up!!! Thanks 👍🏾 for That Information ☺️,My Prayers 🙏🏾are with Him;!!

  • @journeyman_cards
    @journeyman_cards ปีที่แล้ว

    I am happy someone of your caliber on the Tube put together this video.

  • @chikankulabeza5808
    @chikankulabeza5808 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So very happy for Dennis!

  • @julianrojas4792
    @julianrojas4792 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He was one of my favorite players when he was with the mavs and I thought he would've made a great backup pg. I'm glad he's back in the league

  • @danielbaucom5252
    @danielbaucom5252 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    hes playing so well for us. i hope he stays getting a lot of minutes when Lamelo and Terry come back

  • @MThoops
    @MThoops ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hoping Dennis can fit the 6th man role when Lamelo and rosier are back 🔥 loving the defensive effort

    • @bobbywalsh7767
      @bobbywalsh7767 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean he's starting now so coming off the bench is no problem. What do you mean?

  • @hluv77
    @hluv77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a die hard Knick fan. I always wanted him to succeed. I am glad he is doing it

  • @robertthabassheadjacobson4968
    @robertthabassheadjacobson4968 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I didnt even realize he was playing. I was watching the highlights of the hornets v warriors game, and i heard the announcer say "Smith Jr" Then, i heard them say it again, when he hit the game winner. I was thinking: "Dennis Smith Jr?" FREAKIN AWESOME! Im def rooting for his success.

    • @duke9849
      @duke9849 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get confused to because there's another Smith Jr in the league now

  • @litmantuck
    @litmantuck ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a breath of fresh air. I will be honest, I actually teared up a little. Don't know the young man or anything like that, but love stories like these

  • @KidRich718
    @KidRich718 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was good to see yo,keep it up young man .💪🏾💖👍🏿

  • @doctor_elefant
    @doctor_elefant ปีที่แล้ว

    love this video man. iono whats in the water but ur videos lately just feel... just feel better n more authentic

  • @KeenanBakerComedian
    @KeenanBakerComedian ปีที่แล้ว

    been a fan. glad to see hes doing it with my fav team

  • @andrewbourdeau3563
    @andrewbourdeau3563 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always been a fan of his...glad he's making another go of it

  • @ezp8811
    @ezp8811 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad he knew he had to put the work in. Now I want to see him get comeback player of the year recongnition from the NBA. Everyone knows he has talent. He biggest problem was not his game... it was his confidence. Teams did a terrible job with DSJ and it almost destroyed him. I'm glad to see him doing well

  • @kimriddick4470
    @kimriddick4470 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m cheering for you!!! Stay Up!!! When you’re on the floor play on or play the angles!!!🏀🔥🏀🔥🏀🔥

  • @justnahayo8490
    @justnahayo8490 ปีที่แล้ว

    So inspirational man😭😭🙌🙌🙌

  • @Hsisisieiw
    @Hsisisieiw ปีที่แล้ว

    What a way to put this into words. wonderful

  • @PrimordialBeing360
    @PrimordialBeing360 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope he stays healthy and balls out the rest of his career.

  • @manmeet4804
    @manmeet4804 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    BRO WAS A BEAST AT ONLY 10!! the first time I could dunk was so late at 14! MY GUYS GOT HOPS

    • @TheseNutts2
      @TheseNutts2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 you think you late I’m 30 and still only barely get rim and can’t dunk 😂💪🏾

    • @manmeet4804
      @manmeet4804 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheseNutts2 lol height can also play a huge role into this as well. I was 6'2 when I got my first dunk

    • @TheseNutts2
      @TheseNutts2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@manmeet4804 😂 definitely man definitely!!!😂

  • @heymikey6793
    @heymikey6793 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm proud of/happy for DSJ!!! He never gave up and kept working hard!!! He knew his worth and where he belongs. 💪💪💪

  • @ANI-LO
    @ANI-LO ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m happy for my boy he deserves it he worked for it

  • @croplaya
    @croplaya ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro I love your enthusiasm.. great story 💪

  • @theorangeninjagames
    @theorangeninjagames ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love a good comeback story

  • @buzzerbeater3350
    @buzzerbeater3350 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see him succeed.👍🏾

  • @ajelliott9923
    @ajelliott9923 ปีที่แล้ว

    its cool seeing a feelgood story for once good luck to him

  • @robbieflores7292
    @robbieflores7292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy for DSJ. Rooting for you!

  • @jordanpuffer231
    @jordanpuffer231 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy for him. Good story. Good video.

  • @cole3363
    @cole3363 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been a huge fan of Dennis since he was in highschool. we knew this was coming

  • @ThatWrapperDude
    @ThatWrapperDude ปีที่แล้ว

    I am from Dallas and I always loved smith jr!! He can ball and is athletic and if he can shoot the 3 ball he gonna be something to watch out for.

  • @mileswestmoreland5515
    @mileswestmoreland5515 ปีที่แล้ว

    you definitely have a knack for making videos/being a media personality. keep up the good work.

  • @skywalker3193
    @skywalker3193 ปีที่แล้ว

    2/6 legend!! #Fayettnam do yo thang fam!!

  • @cedricasdfghjkl9151
    @cedricasdfghjkl9151 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, didn't know it. Great story. Deserves the best. Not many people try to even consider getting along with their competition. Mostly they either want to put them down or don't care about them. But to try to help them feel comfortable in another continent while it cost you you're starting position if it helps him to play better, that's incredible, not many would try to help someone so that you can build chemistry and mash together well. Hope he has a long and happy career and life.

  • @mvdiablo8202
    @mvdiablo8202 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good for you bro. Resilient dude. He can play football too. Baller!

  • @GeecheeSlim
    @GeecheeSlim ปีที่แล้ว +5

    And not to pile on you know who...but some players actually really want to play and succeed. Seeing this makes it that much clearer, injuries happen but determination + opportunity = good things mostly. Gd video man!

  • @ELITEBK5876
    @ELITEBK5876 ปีที่แล้ว

    Salute bro good for him

  • @johnp5761
    @johnp5761 ปีที่แล้ว

    GOOD ON YOU for making this kind of redemption story video. Alot of TH-camr's (MattBeGreat) like to dog out NBA Players that might have had issues and didnt become Steph Curry and fell out of the league for Clickbait, but you.. You actually made a good video, and for that reason alone. Subbed!

  • @grantwilson3219
    @grantwilson3219 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy for the young man.

  • @davidadeyemi9466
    @davidadeyemi9466 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy for him,

  • @AlexHendershot
    @AlexHendershot ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great story that I had never heard before

  • @Lola23339
    @Lola23339 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great news! No one ever doubted Smith's athleticism. I'm pretty sure he's top 3-5 EVER in the vertical leap at the NBA combine. You're right that what team a player is drafted to is an underrated factor. Plus, it takes some good players a little extra time to figure out the NBA game. I hope Smith plays his way into a nice-sized bag.

  • @Biglach12
    @Biglach12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dennis Smith jr. still has the illest high school mixtape ever. He belongs in the NBA

  • @XXXXBossXXXX
    @XXXXBossXXXX ปีที่แล้ว

    live this for him!!!

  • @tgkzo2132
    @tgkzo2132 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that he was able to revive his career

  • @karsofduty2621
    @karsofduty2621 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the vid!

  • @treysince21
    @treysince21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a mavs fan I always appreciated his knack for making big plays when it counted

  • @kevindillon9132
    @kevindillon9132 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this !!!!!

  • @babysantanaa6656
    @babysantanaa6656 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been said he’s on a come up. Perfect example on why you don’t give up.

  • @shaneg4383
    @shaneg4383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I liked him when he was in Detroit. He was always all over stat sheet making plays

  • @dryiyce5347
    @dryiyce5347 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed a video like this ☺️

  • @goonie6610
    @goonie6610 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s cool to see someone with so much potential come back from that

  • @wentworthharris9480
    @wentworthharris9480 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m very happy for him and he’s gonna be a star

  • @meccuno
    @meccuno ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so inspiring

  • @realdealhoops9427
    @realdealhoops9427 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dennis Smith Jr. Is a good role player, he will never be a All-Star or anything, but I'm always happy to see a player like Smith Jr. to have a come back season. Hopefully Dennis Smith Jr. keeps this up.

  • @jamesjimeno16
    @jamesjimeno16 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is one of the reason why I won the fantasy in his rookie year. I drafted him, donovan and simmons. Then this season's fantasy I pick him up in the waiver. So lucky man.

  • @dsmvfl363
    @dsmvfl363 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That added weight helps him out a lot. He’s a strong point guard.

  • @LevitheLegend
    @LevitheLegend ปีที่แล้ว

    Love to see he's back... The Mavs under Rick Carlisle was damaging but he's got the chance to make a run

  • @kaospat4173
    @kaospat4173 ปีที่แล้ว

    my man from Fayetteville....rooting for the guy

  • @dwaynericks448
    @dwaynericks448 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NCST fan I Wished DSJ stayed n school to develop an all round game which would've matured him physically an mentally.. kudos on him not giving up....

  • @1waysomehow
    @1waysomehow ปีที่แล้ว

    always been fan of him since middle school hoops lol bro deserves this. God always right on time.