One of the best interviews I have heard from an athlete. Dude didn’t complain or play victim. Only thing disappointing , was the interview wasn’t longer.
I always think of J.O. when I think about players who got caught up in the change of play styles. Dude would've been an all-star in the post-up era, still would be a guaranteed bucket in the league
Here for this whole interview, JAH was sooo dominant, foot work was crazy, had size etc, just entered the NBA at a time when it was transitioning but man he was THE ONE ☝🏽🔥
2014 high school class is actually crazy. People forget theo was also top 10 in that class. And to the point at 24:00 theo and justin jackson both went to unc as top wings
That class was Insane and it's crazy because the league literally changed that next year For Jah I still think to this day he has one of the best post touches around the rim I've seen even for him at duke
I’m liking this pod more and more . no drama or weird hot takes , just cats talking about hoop . More specifically, I wanna acknowledge how GOOD Theo Pinson is as a host and podcaster! Dude is owning his craft ! well done yall !
Glad to see the big dawg being given another shot in the league. Also as a Memphis native thanks for the Leroy Black shoutout! Y’all ain’t get cheated either 😂🫡
Kyle got IQ and jr can shoot 3s and avg 15 on the low low… but jahlil wasn’t that bad , everyone know centers take longer USUALLY, but politics is real
@RunYourRaceTL Theo, as a Duke fan i appreciate you keeping it real bro👏👏💪🏽 wish you would've committed to our Bluedevils... its obvious you still have love for Duke even tho you went to UNC🤢🤮😆 Na, the rivalry is the best in sports HANDSDOWN😏👏💪🏽
Ja was a victim of the league evolving. Dude was really good his first season. def couldve been a consistend 16-19 pts 10-12 reound guy had they rsspected the traditionasl big another gem of an interview. salute to big Jah
Good to see Jahlil on here. The way the league blackballed him is damn near criminal. Made zero sense. They pulled the same crap on Boogie and Dwight. And they've been undermining Wiseman's development since his rookie season. It's a bunch of BS. I don't respect it.
@@josheasy6716 AD had a growth spurt in high school he wasn’t even always ranked number 1 in Illinois in his class it was Wayne. Then Wayne got hurt and fell off.
@@josheasy6716 again ima say that’s being too nice if that’s the case KD needs a statue in Golden State, D Fish needs 1 in LA. Horry needs 1 in LA, SA, and HOU. Don’t forget bout Shaq in MIA, Ray Allen in MIA, and KG Ray Allen and Rondo in Boston.
Jahlil has always been a great young man. Killer on the basketball court. Won on so many levels of the game. 76ers was the worst place for Ja. At that time 76ers were garbage and didn’t want to win games..
Jah's career got cut short because he lost a step after he got injured in Philly, but he still could have been a solid back up in the league if the style of play didn't change the way it has where many big men are being expected to be able to step out and shoot.
Honestly as a Nets fan I was pretty disappointed when they barely used him and my only beef with Kenny Atkinson as a coach. He barely played Okafur but it felt like the few chances he did get to play a good 20 min he would score 15+. I think what really hurts Okafur tho is his lack of defense. As a Center to be a weak defender and rebounder you better a HOF offensive talent. Okafur has good offensive talent but not great.
He got drunk and slapped fire out of a dude outside a bar one night. It was caught on camera. The league doesnt like stuff like that and it’s only tolerated if you’re a really good player (see: Ja Morant) Also…Jahlil just came along at the wrong era. If you’re an unathletic Big who can’t shoot or protect the rim you’re unplayable
Y’all stop pandering the guest damn. I’m not saying that we should put him down or anything, but to say that he is out of the league because of “politics” is ridiculous. Jahlil was an awesome post player and faceup center, but he couldn’t playmake and defend to save his life. He was too slow footed and couldn’t react to what the defense is doing.
Duke didn't win the coach for Wisconsin blew it when he stop letting big k drop oak off in the paint. Big k was destroying the whole team and Bo Ryan self sabotaged the badgers. That's what happens when you allow a division 4 coach from Platteville or whatever who actually coached my older cousin Andre Dalton from Milwaukee Wisconsin, Nicolette highschool to 4 consecutive division 4 state championship 🏆
NBA is just like any other company. Talent is great but politics always play a factor. If you're not networking with the right group, go to a bad organization, have a personal life in order, etc. it could hinder your growth in that organization/company. This last point alludes to a bad organizations ... I've seen sooooo many players careers end prematurely & i know they could help a team. These organizations hire their "buddy" instead of the most qualified individual. Trash coaches, trash GMs, trash owners run rampant throughout the league. Just go look at the previous years drafts. Start from 2000 & work your way up. A lot of these picks I'm like wtf are they thinking? I get the "hidden gem" theory but some of the shit is obvious. If evaluating talent was my primary job, i guarantee, i say again guarantee! I would do a better job than those fools. Aight enough with my rant lol
@@CaliKidd1001he needs a reliable mid range shot to keep the defense honest little bit and when he gets his post ups quick decisions, either go to work or move the ball no extra stuff and be at least a good help defender at least
@@deshawngilmore7183 the playoffs idgaf about no playoffs have that shit lead to a 🏆 no PG in top that haven’t even made it to the Finals!! AI took 76ers to the finals with me and you as teammates
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One of the best interviews I have heard from an athlete. Dude didn’t complain or play victim. Only thing disappointing , was the interview wasn’t longer.
I agreed 👍🏿
I always think of J.O. when I think about players who got caught up in the change of play styles. Dude would've been an all-star in the post-up era, still would be a guaranteed bucket in the league
Bruh saw every angle of basketball and the business of basketball and yet, maintained a true sense of integrity and love for the game.
Here for this whole interview, JAH was sooo dominant, foot work was crazy, had size etc, just entered the NBA at a time when it was transitioning but man he was THE ONE ☝🏽🔥
2014 high school class is actually crazy. People forget theo was also top 10 in that class. And to the point at 24:00 theo and justin jackson both went to unc as top wings
That class was Insane and it's crazy because the league literally changed that next year For Jah I still think to this day he has one of the best post touches around the rim I've seen even for him at duke
lol if you have nba talent going to Unc isn’t the place imo
I’m liking this pod more and more . no drama or weird hot takes , just cats talking about hoop . More specifically, I wanna acknowledge how GOOD Theo Pinson is as a host and podcaster! Dude is owning his craft ! well done yall !
Chicago really got the hoopers. Jabari was so cold
6’8 260 in 8th grade is diabolical 😭
Nigga was the man of the house at 13 lol 😂
2014 so slept on…. Them ballislife mixtapes from that time were no joke
3:04 Arkansas stand up! 🐗❤️ 870 Baby
Glad to see the big dawg being given another shot in the league.
Also as a Memphis native thanks for the Leroy Black shoutout! Y’all ain’t get cheated either 😂🫡
nah coach looking at Theo and said u gotta seperate urself is crazy🤣🤣
Coach K keeping it real & he wasn't lying at all!!!!! As a Duke fan I appreciate Theo for keeping it real👏💪🏽
I remeber watching one of his high-school games on TV. Then i went to the McDonald's all American game at the UC
GLAD TO SEE HE DOING WELL
Loved Jah's time in New Orleans! Hoping to see him getting another chance in the league.
Linking with some legendary players
Theo you bringin in heat bro much love!
Love these podcasts!!
Jahzilllaaa 😈 great interview hope to see my guy get back to dominating
Shawn livingston peoria illinois
Richwoods
🔥🔥🔥🔥 Interview
He was signed to the pacers just last week . Shit id take him over Wiseman
In a heartbeat
Isaiah Briscoe, Dwayne Bacon, or Alonzo Trier next if you can find him
Zo would be a crazy guest, he was different in high school
Those some legends fr also corey sanders and Antonio blakeney would be dope
@@ryanokimoto1192 fax ‼️
OKafor not being in a Chicago uniform is crazy
Great interview 🔥💯
JB 56 pts in a State Championship is insane!
Man that Chicago 2013 class was tough
Jah was 2014 class bro. They damn neat was tougher than the 2013 class and that’s my class. 3 McDonald’s All Americans!
@@bigboss3068I was 2013 yes but he played up and smacked us 😂
Pretty sure he’s better than all the centers the NO Pelicans have on the roster.
If Kyle Anderson and Tim hardaway Jr. are in the league then there should be no reason why Jahlil or Theo are not in there fr
Kyle got IQ and jr can shoot 3s and avg 15 on the low low… but jahlil wasn’t that bad , everyone know centers take longer USUALLY, but politics is real
Legendary!!!!!!!!!!
Gary Trent Jr. was the other guard with Tyus Jones
Gary was 3 to 4 classes behind tyus
THOMAS HAMILTON DADDY WAS 7'4 AND PLAYED AT KING HIGH SCHOOL... HIS DAD WAS THE SHIII
Big fan of the pod and tarheels question for you Theo, would you consider coming back to NC and being a coach like Paige?
@RunYourRaceTL Theo, as a Duke fan i appreciate you keeping it real bro👏👏💪🏽 wish you would've committed to our Bluedevils... its obvious you still have love for Duke even tho you went to UNC🤢🤮😆 Na, the rivalry is the best in sports HANDSDOWN😏👏💪🏽
Real ones remember the Tyus Jones and Jordan McLaughlin battles back then
It was Jarvis Johnson with Tyus
MP Class of 09! Southside had Dawgs.
The title is Crazy !!!
I have wondered why this dude wasnt in the league. He had good numbers in the minutes he got. A big getting easy buckets always fits in the game
6’8 in the 8th grade is nuts
HE WOULD BE NICE ON THE NEW KNICKS
shoutout Mac Irvin Fire i got footage of them on my page crazy!!
Ja was a victim of the league evolving. Dude was really good his first season. def couldve been a consistend 16-19 pts 10-12 reound guy had they rsspected the traditionasl big another gem of an interview. salute to big Jah
Was the Pod recorded before he got his chance with the Pacers?
Yessir! Pod was recorded a couple weeks back
Good to see Jahlil on here. The way the league blackballed him is damn near criminal. Made zero sense. They pulled the same crap on Boogie and Dwight. And they've been undermining Wiseman's development since his rookie season. It's a bunch of BS. I don't respect it.
please get bam on the pod
We need Dwayne Bacon for sure
Wayne Blackshear and AD was the top 2 players in they class before Wayne hurt his shoulder senior year
No Austin was always #1 n AD was 2, MkG was 3 n Beal was 4 ..
@@josheasy6716 AD had a growth spurt in high school he wasn’t even always ranked number 1 in Illinois in his class it was Wayne. Then Wayne got hurt and fell off.
Great story
Jahlil gave us hell in high school 9 dunks on us as a freshmen
He mentioned the Bryan Colangelo scandal. When Colaneglo used a burner account to argue back at fans/ critics.
CP3 is AJ cousin?
You got it
I def thought he was from Chicago lol
Mike Irvin Curie high head coach
A statue for Kawhi in Toronto is being way too nice
He needs 1 idc , he won Toronto a championship
@@josheasy6716 again ima say that’s being too nice if that’s the case KD needs a statue in Golden State, D Fish needs 1 in LA. Horry needs 1 in LA, SA, and HOU. Don’t forget bout Shaq in MIA, Ray Allen in MIA, and KG Ray Allen and Rondo in Boston.
Jahlil has always been a great young man. Killer on the basketball court. Won on so many levels of the game. 76ers was the worst place for Ja. At that time 76ers were garbage and didn’t want to win games..
Jah's career got cut short because he lost a step after he got injured in Philly, but he still could have been a solid back up in the league if the style of play didn't change the way it has where many big men are being expected to be able to step out and shoot.
I need Jabari Parker to get another shot in the NBA, he can be another Tobias Harris.
Y’all forgot to mention Isiah Thomas from Chicago! Best player ever out of Chicago! Zeke was a BAD BOY…no pun intended!!
Right like damn yall aint gone mention Tim Hardaway either?😂
Cliff Alexander
Red West
No Diddy, but his voice and energy is very calming.
Didler for sure letting another man calm you down
😂😂😂😂 whaooooooo
As a Duke fan! Sad for my guy! But I am glad he is back
Honestly as a Nets fan I was pretty disappointed when they barely used him and my only beef with Kenny Atkinson as a coach. He barely played Okafur but it felt like the few chances he did get to play a good 20 min he would score 15+. I think what really hurts Okafur tho is his lack of defense. As a Center to be a weak defender and rebounder you better a HOF offensive talent. Okafur has good offensive talent but not great.
If Okafor was healthy in Sixers he and Embiid would have been the modern day twin towers, unfortunately it didn’t happen
AD & Cousins duo
He was a PROBLEM day 1 lol
He got drunk and slapped fire out of a dude outside a bar one night. It was caught on camera. The league doesnt like stuff like that and it’s only tolerated if you’re a really good player (see: Ja Morant) Also…Jahlil just came along at the wrong era. If you’re an unathletic Big who can’t shoot or protect the rim you’re unplayable
That’s why he isn’t in the league
💯
Someone get Chris Paul’s cousin some question cards or media training 😂
Cp cousin?
Dude had the grown man voice every man wants lol
Draft kings: gamble your life away.
Y’all stop pandering the guest damn. I’m not saying that we should put him down or anything, but to say that he is out of the league because of “politics” is ridiculous. Jahlil was an awesome post player and faceup center, but he couldn’t playmake and defend to save his life. He was too slow footed and couldn’t react to what the defense is doing.
Duke didn't win the coach for Wisconsin blew it when he stop letting big k drop oak off in the paint. Big k was destroying the whole team and Bo Ryan self sabotaged the badgers. That's what happens when you allow a division 4 coach from Platteville or whatever who actually coached my older cousin Andre Dalton from Milwaukee Wisconsin, Nicolette highschool to 4 consecutive division 4 state championship 🏆
What I say?
we need ashton hagans
NBA is just like any other company. Talent is great but politics always play a factor. If you're not networking with the right group, go to a bad organization, have a personal life in order, etc. it could hinder your growth in that organization/company.
This last point alludes to a bad organizations ... I've seen sooooo many players careers end prematurely & i know they could help a team. These organizations hire their "buddy" instead of the most qualified individual. Trash coaches, trash GMs, trash owners run rampant throughout the league.
Just go look at the previous years drafts. Start from 2000 & work your way up. A lot of these picks I'm like wtf are they thinking? I get the "hidden gem" theory but some of the shit is obvious. If evaluating talent was my primary job, i guarantee, i say again guarantee! I would do a better job than those fools. Aight enough with my rant lol
The NBA changed to a more three point centered league and Jahlil wasn’t needed
Great interview but let’s stop the tryna give out nfl picks on draft kings 😂 giving out all the sauce 😂
Kyle Lowry day is crazy lol he stinks !
That philly team had so much talent just terrible leadership
He not in the NBA because his style of play is 90s era basketball.
He’s got a chance now, but he have to be able to do more out there especially on defense
@@CaliKidd1001this is a fact.
@@CaliKidd1001he needs a reliable mid range shot to keep the defense honest little bit and when he gets his post ups quick decisions, either go to work or move the ball no extra stuff and be at least a good help defender at least
Not really theres alot of guys with a old style of play that came after him Jahlil just got hurt. Sengun literally plays like him
@@DiorInEveryStore Yeah but Sengun can knock down a three pointer, and Jahlil cant.
Jahlil was a victim of the process. Never got proper development.
Chris Paul ain’t unlock nobody!!! He’s not the point god, and he haven’t won 💩 in the NBA stop referring him with great PGs who really helped players
You drunk any team he been on he made players better most definitely the back up PG’s made all them better get your emotions out off it
@@deshawngilmore7183 the playoffs idgaf about no playoffs have that shit lead to a 🏆 no PG in top that haven’t even made it to the Finals!! AI took 76ers to the finals with me and you as teammates
HE isn't in the Nba because he's not NBA material. There is enough oversea options for him. Plain and simple.