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To see Bates evolve over 6 games was pretty interesting. He went from being inefficient and taking bad shots to taking what was given and improving his selection. He did exactly what the coaches asked him to do.
Totally agree. I'm a fan now. I will even be keeping up with his G league games. Him and GG Jackson. I think Bates is further along but GG has the potential to wreck the league
@sinastax g league? He has a chance to come in and compete for that small forward position cavs are struggling there at 6'9 with his scoring ability he's going to be a problem walking bucket playing off of Mitchell and garlands
@@Vonsanity3ats crazy is this is American talent now No brains, tattoos all over, plays like a selfish idiot This kid defines AAU, he will have zero work ethic once some money comes in Gun on instagram? Yeah this kid is dumb enough A year or two strength training lol, at 19 he looks like he hasn't spent 5 seconds in a weight room
IT was proven that his wingspan was incorrect. HE measures at 6'9 1/4 height and 6'10 1/2 armspan... He had a "negative winspan" when he was measured as a 16 year old. His body isnt even done growing NOW; it definitely had a lot of growth since he was 16
His wing span isn't a problem for me because one thing that I rarely hear ppl bring up is that for a 6'9 guy, he has a quick release. Soon as he catches the ball, It's going up quick. And he moves without the ball fairly well. I've watched him from the first game till last and every game he's showed something different. His last game he showed the ability to make plays for other's. All the Cavs need is a scoring threat from the wing and it seems like that
Watched his at the 2023 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. He looked good not great. He played pretty well. Very thin, could use some bulk and strength. I hope he hooks up with a mature veteran to show him the ropes.
@@_Ty6 that was at 18 years old...he is 19 now and 6'10".... That was over a year and a half ago 🤣. He was 17 when he went head to head with Chet Holmgren
Gilbert Arenas said Emoni would cook on his podcast weeks before the draft. He said some guy's game translated to the NBA better than college- Emoni was his example.
He's the worst defender on the floor and refuses to pass. He is NOT going to work out in the NBA. You made a whole video because a guy can shoot in thr summer league.
his release is SO quick & that jumper is pure. he initially was destined for the D league for most of if not the entire year, and while if still think he'll start there, I think he'll be called up to the cavs sooner rather than later. GO CAVS!
When will people stop with the stupid measurements nonsense, it means nothing in basketball, even means nothing in football, it means nothing in soccer, it's simply means nothing. This guy is burning with I told you so energy. I just hope he is not Kevin Porter take two. Porter will NEVER win a thing, way to selfish and arrogant.
They didn't lie about Bates,most NBA scouts don't know what talent looks like,if it hits them in the face. The kid is the best player in this NBA draft class.
The NBA was Dead wrong to give up on this young man who is still 19 years old. It’s funny they expected a finished product at 17 18 years old that’s insane for him to be 49th in this Draft is silly. He definitely is not a great all around player yet but give him some time to grow up Damn.
Emoni's true upside is his competitive nature, yeah it doesn't hurt to have a liquid stroke from 35 feet, but what got our attention in high school was his intensity and competitiveness. What's most impressive here is once he had a bad run in college he fought back to his feet and took advantage of this chance to make us look silly for doubting him. Rooting for the Boy
Emoni wingspan isnt shorter then his height lol, Emoni Bates measured in at 6”8 without shoes and his wingspan measured in at like 6”10 nice try though man 😂
I just looked it up on nba anthrometrics and without shoes he’s 6’8.25 so with shoes we’re talking at least 6’9.5 and his wingspan is 6’9.0 so try to relax.
He actually does have a 6’9 wingspan according to the NBA Combine. In college I think he had 6’7 wingspan (at least that what he was measured at). But when I first looked him up I saw that too, that he had a wingspan less than his height. But those other things you said were right, twig and not super athletic. And I definitely like him as a player too. He has potential for sure. Good vid!
Man we'll see. I got burned hard on him when he decommitted from louisville and played anonymous at EMU. He looks good and I'm definitely intrigued as a cavs fan but i need some regular season action to cast out my doubts.
Posted this Dec 18 2021 Please Stop making Emoni bates - Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or even KD while He is a 17-year-old phenomenal kid Basketball athlete who Re-classed & Is playing his first college season at 17 years old. which means he would of still been playing the game he loves in high school right now this season Probably scoring 40- 60 -100 points a game on that level, But chose a different road and wanted to compete against the best on the collegiate level of play! Remember At 17 years old Kobe Bryant, LeBron James & even KD We’re all still in high school and not playing on a college level against Fully developed college athletes or even NBA Fully developed grown men ! Emoni Bates Is still growing and developing at the age of 17 & I know without a shadow of doubt that all the ridicule that’s coming from Social media, sports news and the press is only going to make him push harder and become a stronger individual in life and even more of a phenomenal students athlete & student of the game He loves ! Every athlete has a different journey and makes the choices they need to make along that journey !  Kobe Bryant was 18 his rookie year LeBron James 19 or even KD was 19 years old ! All I’m saying is let this 17 year-old kid Athlete blossom and grow as a already a phenomenal player ! And you’ll Clearly see that the proof is in the hard work and relentless nonstop, Keep pushing attitude and Beast mode mentality Day in and day out on The national collegiate stage and behind closed doors ! This kid is Mentally prepared for whatever social media, sports news and the press has next to throw at him! He is already blossoming and growing & as a player and once fully developed will continue to be killing on a whole Nother level ! Killer instinct don’t just die! 
If you really watch basketball you already know about bro on that court it's no way that man should've been drafted that low nothing but motivation for bro keep being great
Hey AkronKid, I don't remember what Bennett did in the summer league. In fact, until he did that resurgent duet album with Lady Ga Ga, I can't remember anything he's done. 🤣
@@dearmas9068 Yeah but being in possession of a concealed weapon with the serial numbers filed of is a huge red flag. Even if the charges were dropped. It's a sign of making poor decisions. Even if it wasn't his gun. It wouldn't be the first time someone had a short career because they hung out with the wrong people. If you're in the NBA you need to be careful of who your friends are and who you hang out with.
Nice piece here. But I'm wondering if you (or anybody else) remember Kevis Willis. He was a 7-foot center for the Atlanta Hawks back in the days of Dominque Wilkins. He was a shot blocking aggressive defensive player who had arms that looked shorter than Kevin Hart's. His only other claim to fame was biting Danny Ainge in a bench clearing fight. Remember that? Well, I expected Bates arms' length to look strange like a T-Rex! But this dude looks pretty normal! He was one of 5 or 6 young players on that Cavs team who looked like he could be strong bench player who can make an impact as a role player for any NBA team and could definitely help the Cleveland team move into one of the top 3 or 4 top teams in the East. I was like you and believed the "de-hype" until I saw him play!!
When I first heard of Emoni Bates, he was a 6'5 5th grader. He was already being compared to Kevin Durant then. It's crazy watching his game grow over time and he should've been in the top 10 IMO #4 in this year's draft but lights camera action folks...........to be continued
Everyone said his wingspan was smaller than his height, but that was proven not true at the combine and everyone keeps stating the opposite. (Given it’s only 3/4” longer though).
Emoni Bates is further along than GG Jackson because the different coaching methods. But i believe in 3yrs they are both going to wreck the league for years to come. They will give me reasons to watch the G League this year.
He’s mostly been just an effective 3pt shooter. Bad defense, no playmaking , poor ball handling. However The way he played in the championship game was impressive. He passed, had a nice block and was clutch. I’m excited to see what happens
@@abgodsson1585 😘😘I'm super triggered by these people hating a kid who hasn't even finished puberty yet??? But yet has managed to get drafted into a man's league at 19.
@@Vonsanity3 When you tell someone how tall you are, do you include the shoes you are wearing that moment? Sandals you subtract an inch and running shoes you add 2?
Vertical jump can actually improve. The thing about vertical jump is how much your body can absorb upon landing, not so much strength to list off. That comes with building muscle and a stronger base.
Your right on all counts but remember he’s 6’9 running the 2 and 3 he don’t gotta have crazy bounce he already 2-3 inches taller than his match up emoni should not have went that liw
Imagine bates getting open dimes from garland and Mitchell cavs needed a floor spacing wing last year… He needs better defense but okoro and him can transition defense and offense maybe??
I think its funny how many so-called basketball experts and enthusiasts claimed emoni couldnt play winning basketball but ended up being a critical piece to the Cavs SL championship
Hes gonba be good. Seen his college games. Memphis and Eastern Michigan. Almost like KD with quick release and accuracy. I was hoping my Spurs drafted him in 2nd round. We got Sidy instead. He'll be good, too.
Yeah people was bashing him crazy even I thought it wasn't gonna end well for him. In high school I was convinced he was him. That kinda faded during all the college stuff. But he's looking like he's doing them high school thangs again. I'm happy for him
51 spot isn't usually a good player. Bates might pan out. I usually do not care about the second round of the draft after pick 37 unless NY Knicks..... 🏀
People and coaches criticizing WINGSPAN for a guy who has a Steph Curry-like release and range and is 6'9'' are STOOOPID. Period. For college to NBA transitions EVERYONE seems to forget about the god MJ. Bates ceiling is as high as HE wants it to be. These GMs need to do more MENTALITY RESEARCH and less hyper-critical, myopic physical data gathering. Anyone shooting like him at 6'9'' has the mission critical tools right now to be excel in the NBA. The only real questions are their MENTALITY- how much do they want to excel, are they willing to work. From all reports Bates is that guy mentally- staying after practice, tuning in to the coaches in game, showing development from game to game.
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To see Bates evolve over 6 games was pretty interesting. He went from being inefficient and taking bad shots to taking what was given and improving his selection. He did exactly what the coaches asked him to do.
Totally agree. I'm a fan now. I will even be keeping up with his G league games. Him and GG Jackson. I think Bates is further along but GG has the potential to wreck the league
@sinastax g league? He has a chance to come in and compete for that small forward position cavs are struggling there at 6'9 with his scoring ability he's going to be a problem walking bucket playing off of Mitchell and garlands
next year he gonna average 30 in the summer league
Super super impressed by him.
Bates is better than Okoro
Emoni is the truth and he's still only 19. Give him a yr or two of strength training. You can see he's naturally gifted
damn i didnt even realize hes that young too ...crazy
@@Vonsanity3ats crazy is this is American talent now
No brains, tattoos all over, plays like a selfish idiot
This kid defines AAU, he will have zero work ethic once some money comes in
Gun on instagram? Yeah this kid is dumb enough
A year or two strength training lol, at 19 he looks like he hasn't spent 5 seconds in a weight room
I'm rootin for this kid...
IT was proven that his wingspan was incorrect. HE measures at 6'9 1/4 height and 6'10 1/2 armspan... He had a "negative winspan" when he was measured as a 16 year old. His body isnt even done growing NOW; it definitely had a lot of growth since he was 16
His wing span isn't a problem for me because one thing that I rarely hear ppl bring up is that for a 6'9 guy, he has a quick release. Soon as he catches the ball, It's going up quick. And he moves without the ball fairly well. I've watched him from the first game till last and every game he's showed something different. His last game he showed the ability to make plays for other's. All the Cavs need is a scoring threat from the wing and it seems like that
with his height & quick release it’s giving carmelo vibes
His wingspan was never a problem mfs just be Chattin saying he has lil arms when in reality his arms are the same size as his height… 6’9
💯 GREAT POINT 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Watched his at the 2023 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. He looked good not great. He played pretty well. Very thin, could use some bulk and strength. I hope he hooks up with a mature veteran to show him the ropes.
Emoni is actually 6’10. He gonna be a star. NBA teams are stupid for not drafting this kid
i think your right with shoes on gotta be 6'10
Was 18 when they took measurements...don't boys grow till 19. I mean who is author of this fake news on Emoni
@@_Ty6 that was at 18 years old...he is 19 now and 6'10".... That was over a year and a half ago 🤣. He was 17 when he went head to head with Chet Holmgren
His wingspan isn’t shorter than his height, that was proven at summer league combine
i looked up his nba anthrometrics and with shoes on he definitely is. Usually they play with shoes on so I went with that.
Right that wingspan is from when he was 17
After seeing him almost single handily beating Michigan how could you not!?
Gilbert Arenas said Emoni would cook on his podcast weeks before the draft. He said some guy's game translated to the NBA better than college- Emoni was his example.
Big RESPECT to Emoni. Jimmy Buttler has smediem arms as well. Shorter than his height.😂
Just need him to have a good group of guys off the court around him. Don’t want him to have the same issues Ja has.
He's the worst defender on the floor and refuses to pass. He is NOT going to work out in the NBA. You made a whole video because a guy can shoot in thr summer league.
I wanted the Lakers to draft him, truly the steal of the draft....
Emoni always been good y’all just casuals
Bates can be a big brand for the NBA with out doubt.
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his release is SO quick & that jumper is pure. he initially was destined for the D league for most of if not the entire year, and while if still think he'll start there, I think he'll be called up to the cavs sooner rather than later. GO CAVS!
He's going to be a descendant player
He looked great for the cavs,I'm tuned in and it's going to be fun watching my cavs!
Emoni “master” bates
Another ja morant
Good take !
He was an nba ready player since he was 14
Must improve
•body
• playmaking for others
• Defensively **
Go cavs
AND HE IS ONLY 19!!!!!! 6'10" with 6'9" Wing span quick asz release
Iceman 2. Watch.
Have energy? Make effort for a rebound?? Not selfish??? Am I watching the wrong video? How much did Emoni pay u to make this promotional video??? 🤣🤣
Slow your roll bruh, this is only Summer League...😂😂😂😂
Dude was NBA-ready in damn near MIDDLE SCHOOL! Dude can ball and always has been able to.
Stop it.
Bro been a bucket tho... The lil situation probably scared off a lot of NBA teams to take a real chance on him! He'll prove them wrong tho! 💯 💯 💯 🤘🏿
What school did he play for 🤔
Eastern Michigan
When will people stop with the stupid measurements nonsense, it means nothing in basketball, even means nothing in football, it means nothing in soccer, it's simply means nothing. This guy is burning with I told you so energy. I just hope he is not Kevin Porter take two. Porter will NEVER win a thing, way to selfish and arrogant.
They didn't lie about Bates,most NBA scouts don't know what talent looks like,if it hits them in the face. The kid is the best player in this NBA draft class.
The NBA was Dead wrong to give up on this young man who is still 19 years old. It’s funny they expected a finished product at 17 18 years old that’s insane for him to be 49th in this Draft is silly. He definitely is not a great all around player yet but give him some time to grow up Damn.
They said he wasn't coachable. Then I watched his game grow over only 6 games.
Emoni's true upside is his competitive nature, yeah it doesn't hurt to have a liquid stroke from 35 feet, but what got our attention in high school was his intensity and competitiveness. What's most impressive here is once he had a bad run in college he fought back to his feet and took advantage of this chance to make us look silly for doubting him. Rooting for the Boy
lol Summer league means nothing. Unless you are saying Wembanyama is going to be average, based off summer league.
Emoni wingspan isnt shorter then his height lol, Emoni Bates measured in at 6”8 without shoes and his wingspan measured in at like 6”10 nice try though man 😂
I just looked it up on nba anthrometrics and without shoes he’s 6’8.25 so with shoes we’re talking at least 6’9.5 and his wingspan is 6’9.0 so try to relax.
Yeah his measurements are not good. He will have to compensate for that. If he had longer arms,his defense would really be able to come thru
Of course I saw this coming how could you ever see anything else
The summer league is not a good reference at all. You should know better.
He actually does have a 6’9 wingspan according to the NBA Combine. In college I think he had 6’7 wingspan (at least that what he was measured at). But when I first looked him up I saw that too, that he had a wingspan less than his height. But those other things you said were right, twig and not super athletic. And I definitely like him as a player too. He has potential for sure. Good vid!
Been a fan since he was 16 I'm not surprised at anything good he does
If emoni gets solid mins he will win roty he has no fear you can't teach that.
True story. His wingspan is actually 6'9. You can look up his combine info. So that shorter wing span is another myth from the Emoni haters.
I been riding with him since 9th grade
Yeah u guys got did I knew Emoni was a star this whole time
they lied about bates and cam whiitmore aka medical report cam
Shooters , shoot . It’s simple and he’s a gamer
Man we'll see. I got burned hard on him when he decommitted from louisville and played anonymous at EMU. He looks good and I'm definitely intrigued as a cavs fan but i need some regular season action to cast out my doubts.
The guy came to college at 17 😂. He had to grow .
He’s naturally gifted. The nba drafts on potential so let him develop over time. He can get buckets and with the spacing I the nba; he’ll be alright.
Hasn't had a negative wingspan since he was 16.
If u don’t let him play then they right
cmon now cavs fans been knew we got sum special
Should’ve been #1 pick
Lebron wanna go back to Cleveland na 😆
He had one of the best pre draft workouts.
People have been saying he was a steal
_He was listed at 6'10" mostly 6'9" he looks more like a strong 6'6"_
i am a strong 5'7" with schilletos lolol
😂he 6’8 wit out shoes
Posted this Dec 18 2021
Please Stop making Emoni bates - Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or even KD while He is a 17-year-old phenomenal kid Basketball athlete who Re-classed & Is playing his first college season at 17 years old. which means he would of still been playing the game he loves in high school right now this season Probably scoring 40- 60 -100 points a game on that level, But chose a different road and wanted to compete against the best on the collegiate level of play! Remember At 17 years old Kobe Bryant, LeBron James & even KD We’re all still in high school and not playing on a college level against Fully developed college athletes or even NBA Fully developed grown men ! Emoni Bates Is still growing and developing at the age of 17 & I know without a shadow of doubt that all the ridicule that’s coming from Social media, sports news and the press is only going to make him push harder and become a stronger individual in life and even more of a phenomenal students athlete & student of the game He loves ! Every athlete has a different journey and makes the choices they need to make along that journey !  Kobe Bryant was 18 his rookie year LeBron James 19 or even KD was 19 years old ! All I’m saying is let this 17 year-old kid Athlete blossom and grow as a already a phenomenal player ! And you’ll Clearly see that the proof is in the hard work and relentless nonstop, Keep pushing attitude and Beast mode mentality Day in and day out on The national collegiate stage and behind closed doors ! This kid is Mentally prepared for whatever social media, sports news and the press has next to throw at him! He is already blossoming and growing & as a player and once fully developed will continue to be killing on a whole Nother level ! Killer instinct don’t just die!

@Tfrye6304: Where are you getting this "he'd be 17 years old right now playing in HS"?
Richard hamilton x
I was so excited to get bates
His wingspan isn’t shorter than his height stop spreading lies
with shoes on it still is. stop spreading lies about others spreading lies.
If you really watch basketball you already know about bro on that court it's no way that man should've been drafted that low nothing but motivation for bro keep being great
my issue is that i havent watched enough college ball.
I thought at combine his wing span matched height now.
with shoes on its still a lil lopsided
I did
Just remember what Anthony Bennett did in the summer league. I hope Bates does good in the league, though!
He was the first pick
good lord anthony bennett was a hilarious bust
Hey AkronKid, I don't remember what Bennett did in the summer league. In fact, until he did that resurgent duet album with Lady Ga Ga, I can't remember anything he's done. 🤣
@Fatboyjo2.1 that's not the point lol
@@Vonsanity3 right? Embarrassing lol
Talent has NEVER been his issue, his off the court decision making is.
now they say that
i need to look into his off court stuff more
@@Vonsanity3 concealed weapon with filled off serial numbers. 18m probation
@@dearmas9068 Yeah but being in possession of a concealed weapon with the serial numbers filed of is a huge red flag. Even if the charges were dropped. It's a sign of making poor decisions. Even if it wasn't his gun. It wouldn't be the first time someone had a short career because they hung out with the wrong people. If you're in the NBA you need to be careful of who your friends are and who you hang out with.
Nice piece here. But I'm wondering if you (or anybody else) remember Kevis Willis. He was a 7-foot center for the Atlanta Hawks back in the days of Dominque Wilkins. He was a shot blocking aggressive defensive player who had arms that looked shorter than Kevin Hart's. His only other claim to fame was biting Danny Ainge in a bench clearing fight. Remember that? Well, I expected Bates arms' length to look strange like a T-Rex! But this dude looks pretty normal! He was one of 5 or 6 young players on that Cavs team who looked like he could be strong bench player who can make an impact as a role player for any NBA team and could definitely help the Cleveland team move into one of the top 3 or 4 top teams in the East. I was like you and believed the "de-hype" until I saw him play!!
i need too look up willis
I remember Kevin Willis. Great defender!
Are you sure Willis bit Ainge?I remember it being Ainge who bit Willis.
Hey @@ralphgreenwood2469: We both are almost right!! Actually it was Ainge bit Tree Rollins! But my point was Willis had a short wingspan.
When I first heard of Emoni Bates, he was a 6'5 5th grader. He was already being compared to Kevin Durant then. It's crazy watching his game grow over time and he should've been in the top 10 IMO #4 in this year's draft but lights camera action folks...........to be continued
He will win rookie of the year. At +6000. Thank me later. If wemby gets hurt it's a wrap. Baby Durant.
Everyone said his wingspan was smaller than his height, but that was proven not true at the combine and everyone keeps stating the opposite. (Given it’s only 3/4” longer though).
Evan Mobleys brother Isiah went off for 28-11 also, we got some sleepers
He has to play some actual nba games before we start evaluating him, but i’m glad he did well in summer league. Thats the first step.
Emoni Bates is further along than GG Jackson because the different coaching methods. But i believe in 3yrs they are both going to wreck the league for years to come. They will give me reasons to watch the G League this year.
He’s mostly been just an effective 3pt shooter. Bad defense, no playmaking , poor ball handling. However The way he played in the championship game was impressive. He passed, had a nice block and was clutch. I’m excited to see what happens
He blocked shots got rebounds passed to better open guy good teammate hustle plays good defense if you can't see it you got hater aid in yo eyes
@@JoyceWilliams-zd8kh you must not have read my comment lol
@@abgodsson1585 😘😘I'm super triggered by these people hating a kid who hasn't even finished puberty yet??? But yet has managed to get drafted into a man's league at 19.
HE HAS A CRAZY HANDLE FOR A 6'10 GUY...DEFENSE IS BETTER THAN ADVERTIZED
@@tysontigner9820 he got so much hate it tarnished his reputation and skills stock on draft night
Bates can ball and when money comes in the picture every one picks there game up period.
Bad info, Emoni Bates Wingspan at the combine was 6'9 and he measured 6'8.25 inches tall.
He’s 6’9 that was his height W/o Shoes
usually they play with their shoes on so im going by that.
@@Vonsanity3 When you tell someone how tall you are, do you include the shoes you are wearing that moment? Sandals you subtract an inch and running shoes you add 2?
Been watching this kid since middle school on TH-cam and TV
I see another Bones Hyland if he doesn't change his attitude.
Looking better in the nba than college
Vertical jump can actually improve. The thing about vertical jump is how much your body can absorb upon landing, not so much strength to list off. That comes with building muscle and a stronger base.
*lift off
Your right on all counts but remember he’s 6’9 running the 2 and 3 he don’t gotta have crazy bounce he already 2-3 inches taller than his match up emoni should not have went that liw
He was 6'9" at 18 years old. He 19 and 6'10" now
Great video. GO CAVS!!!!!!!!!!
Imagine bates getting open dimes from garland and Mitchell cavs needed a floor spacing wing last year… He needs better defense but okoro and him can transition defense and offense maybe??
Better Defense!!!..he blocked shots and got steals 🤷🤷
Bates been that dude 😂😂
Dude can flat out cook. It’s up to the Cavs to develop him
They JUST did!!!!
I think its funny how many so-called basketball experts and enthusiasts claimed emoni couldnt play winning basketball but ended up being a critical piece to the Cavs SL championship
Bro. It is fucking Summer League....what is going on.
I learned to not get into stats to much and Bates an example of that just ballin
i really shoulda seen it coming but at least most real scouts were wrong too 🤷♂️
It remains to be seen, but I'll say this. I don't see much difference between his player profile and Brandon Miller..
Hes gonba be good. Seen his college games. Memphis and Eastern Michigan.
Almost like KD with quick release and accuracy. I was hoping my Spurs drafted him in 2nd round. We got Sidy instead. He'll be good, too.
Yes he’s a scorer and once you put ppl around him on his level…he can’t do nothing but flourish 🤷🏾♂️
Dan Gilbert vs. Mat Ishbia the rivalry is legit FR fire 🔥
Ishbia winning that lol
@@Vonsanity3dan gilbert clears
@@kdude1300easily!
Yeah people was bashing him crazy even I thought it wasn't gonna end well for him. In high school I was convinced he was him. That kinda faded during all the college stuff. But he's looking like he's doing them high school thangs again. I'm happy for him
He hasn’t been coached up in 3 years.
51 spot isn't usually a good player. Bates might pan out. I usually do not care about the second round of the draft after pick 37 unless NY Knicks..... 🏀
If you are a real nba fan or even a true hooper you should know the draft combine doesn’t determine how good someone is
I knew he’d be a player when the Lakers Nation kept laughing at him all night of the draft. Guys who pretend to know don’t know.
People and coaches criticizing WINGSPAN for a guy who has a Steph Curry-like release and range and is 6'9'' are STOOOPID. Period. For college to NBA transitions EVERYONE seems to forget about the god MJ. Bates ceiling is as high as HE wants it to be. These GMs need to do more MENTALITY RESEARCH and less hyper-critical, myopic physical data gathering. Anyone shooting like him at 6'9'' has the mission critical tools right now to be excel in the NBA. The only real questions are their MENTALITY- how much do they want to excel, are they willing to work. From all reports Bates is that guy mentally- staying after practice, tuning in to the coaches in game, showing development from game to game.
I saw it comig....I wanted my nets to get him so bad...i been following him since his sophomore year
im not listening to anyone but my eyes from now on lol
He been cold bruh ....I think reclassification hurt him....n of course the gun thing...but a lot of teams gonna regret passing on him