Emoni Bates is the BEST prospect since LeBron! Gatorade Player of the Year 🏆
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- Emoni Bates was the first 10th grader to ever win the Gatorade National Player of the Year Award. Bates averaged 28.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.8 assists through 25 games for Ypsilanti Lincoln.
Is Emoni the best high school prospect since King James?
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Emoni Bates is the BEST prospect since LeBron! Gatorade Player of the Year 🏆
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Great comment, couldn’t have said it better!
@Playa Fly Fan I added that as well 💯
Athleticism? 24 inch standing vertical 😂
Just imagine once he gets older and gains more muscle and gets bouncier and just simply grow into his body and natural form. He’s gonna be a monster in the league, hope everything goes well for this kid Fr fr 🙏🏻
He gonna be just instoppable. Score or a foul
@@nassimmng5378 in today's nba. as you said. with a bit of growth. look out!!!!
I swear if his draft comparisons aren’t KD
This is crazy, this dude playing like KD with Westbrook attitude..
He said russ was his favorite players before too.
@@Syphaxx5 yeah yeah I can see that. He plays mean bro
Whoever edited this great job, straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 gone head nephew do it like you supposed too
3:03 damnnn. Misses the dunk but then picks up the rebound and pops a 3
them edits cold 🔥
This is definitely baby Kd 😭😭
Yup. He reminds me of young KD that didn't go to College
More kd than lebron
Dude so skilled, look a lot different from other highschool player. Definitely gonna be something
That’ll be his nickname--Baby KD. I literally posted the same nickname before I even saw this post.
Elite scorer! Watching him play live was well worth it! Sky is the limit for this young guy! #unicorn
Flight in June
Not exactly
@@carl1498 I see a lot of similarity's both have long arms, both have long ass necks, both r a lot taller than the people they r playin against, both r skinny. I mean there basically the same player.
@@slimluka2947 be quiet 😂😂
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No Flight in March 2021
6’11 with guard skills.
Could be like Kevin Durant
Could be like Lamar Odom
Could be like Johnathan Bender
Nah Emoni only like 6’8 rn. He could definitely grow tho he’s still 16
Gabe Huang Hes listed at 6’9 and he’s been above 6’8 since middle school
I see t Mac too. Minus the injuries
Lol I have no clue who Johnathan Bender is but I guess that’s the point.
@@amitpalbains9361 johnathan was a problem in highschool lol. Look up his mcdonald's all american game. I remember having his cards
3:50 Some KD type stuff 👀
He’s just toying with everyone he plays. He would start at Kansas or Duke right now!
Jacob Crow fact
He’d b the #1 draft pick rn
Daniel Sanchez Stop it .
James Epstein G League or overseas
James Epstein Fuck the NCAA. Spineless hypocrites
So much talent he going be a great player in collage and nba he got the size great shot high flyer young penny hard away may god keep blessing him and his family
Straight to the league you go‼
That beat in the beginning tho 🔥
I want to see how he handles adversity and how committed he will be to developing his body. But I hope he thrives. Him vs. Ja vs. Zion for a decade will be fun.
And he’s coming to EL!!! 💚🤍 bouta bring us home that chip he a straight dawg
But we losing Cassius Winston unfortunately. It would be a dynasty if we were able to have both
Lol he’s not going to EL. With the new rule change, he’ll skip college and go to the NBA. Nike and adidas are probably already calling him with shoe deals. He ain’t gonna pass that up to play one year in college
Alex Cornwell look up the NBA rule change! It got delayed my man and the target year of 2022 isnt happening. They expect it to change around 2023-2024 cause they had some issues they have to resolve with it. Woj from espn did a little report on it. And plus his Dad just opened up him a prep school so he has the option to reclassify. Which he said he’s got interest in but isnt 100%. So theres a good chance he reclassifies to 2021. And his family is pretty well off with money so he said he’s not interested in the G league and would rather play college basketball for a year.
@@alexcornwell2375 NBA rule change isn’t happening until 2024-2025, he’ll play a year or two at Michigan State
AND a quick release 😳.............. you have my attention young man....
Finally, i been waiting on this video for a while
Waiting for OSN to react to this 🤣
That’s what I’m sayin jalen green too
@@jdpender4708 he already reacted to jalen green.
He reacted
its very hard for him to become a bust because he relies purely on skill like this kid is for real the next generational superstar the nba should be scared
why should the NBA be scared😂😂
@@azzizzsallahh Well players more so the NBA is happy
It’s easy for him to become a bust you don’t think everyone in the NBA looked somewhat this good even as a sophomore 😂
Anthony Robinson I hope ur kidding. No one has ever won the national player of the year as a sophomore. So no, no one was ever this good
PlayerMix I said “somewhat” look next time before you just write your comment please 😂
Love his rythm and timing and his fakes !
Emoni Has Kevin Durant's Skill Set As Well As Body Type. He Will Be Another "Offensive Nightmare".
He doesn't have KD's length.
Quincy he can still grow
look I know people like dunks and all, but this kid is not the #1 kid because he can bang. go find 500 other kids who can do that. he is the best overall prospect because his skill set is the most developed, mature people around the game have seen in YEARS!
Bryan Eddy your a smart person!!!
His shot need adjusting . He shooting on the left side of his face like lonzo other than that he 🥶
U just have to love this dude he hoops and hoops some more
Bro this my real blood family cuzzo that played in Lincoln a year ago had no idea smh 🤦🏽♂️ go head emoni❤️💪🏾🔥
He is the ABSOLUTE TRUTH..BIG FAN OF THIS YOUNG MAN
The definition of a Demi God gonna be scoring 25+ easily best pure scorer since KD I knew he was special when I was watching him go off in elite camps in middle school
A fucking Demi God lmaooooo
He better workout cause it won’t be that easy in college or the nba
This is probably the only highschool Hooper that wear his shorts low 😂
GlizzyisFaded it’s cause short shorts only look good with ppl with bigger legs
Jalen green
So many people already calling him KD 2.0 wtf guys KD's one of the best scorers EVER, bandwagonner or not put some respect on his name, this kid here is only a sophomore with nice looking potential
SPARTANS 😎 Lets GOOOO!!
that intro tough
I love love love his game
1:52 one of the nastiest moves I’ve ever seen
Bruh dude got sick handles to be 6’11
This guy gonna be a hall of famer
Idk about the comparisons but he’s definitely ready for the next level
Look at the handles
Emoni get yo money!!
What the fuck, i thought Mikey was inhumane but this guy has hall of fame shooting, playmaking, finishing and defense 🙏🏾 wow
I’m not saying he’ll be as successful or is as good right now. But his game definitely reminds me of Kevin Durant. Same Arsenal, same shot selection, handles the ball the same way, has the same type of athleticism, heck even his jumpshot looks the same the way he brings it across his body
dude that is KD. he even has that little wrong-side hitch coming up with the ball on his jump shot. insane
Looks like he got some fire
I need to remind myself how good he is
This dude plays exactly like KD
Reminds me young KD but with a little bit more sauce 💪🏾🔥🔥🔥
Kevin Durant has a long lost son. Holy cow this kid is a can’t miss prospect
GO GREEN 😤
Go white!
People saying he plays like KD I say he plays more like Michael porter jr . If you look at his college and HS games they have similar playstyle
ZiggyZig the thing is that the stature and frame are totally diffrent which correlates with the play style
What about Paul George?
ZiggyZig michael porter junior had more post game than emoni
He will average 10- 13 points today in the league...do ya'll understand what we're looking at...he is 16...I'm saying it now no major injuries top 10 ever...
Ronald Mason idk about top ten ever... just have to watch and see ig
Honestly its hard to judge him. He is taller and slightly athletic. He doesnt quite yet possess the jump out the gym athleticism nor strength. However for a 16year old... his ceiling is through the roof. He stays focused he is going to potentially be like mr. Milwaukee Bucks 34!!🤝🏾🔥🤯.
No one saying that. ( tall, good handle on ball, fearless, can drive with ease. )
Man this kid should be in the nba right now
Slow down kiddie he will be fasho one day but not right now hes too skinny
David Johnson people say he would’ve been the #1 pick if he went this year kiddie
Trent Sutherland anthony bennett went number 1... you cant predict the future and neither can the rest of yall who say this blasphemy
Esco Ayala there hasn’t been a recruit this good since lebron... potential is way higher on him considering he’s 16 he’s basically a 6’9” pg who pulls from everywhere great vision without a doubt better then Anthony Bennett coming out of college
@@trentsutherland8231 Yes he is way better that others his age. The skill is obviously there. But you think he can do this stuffs against nba players bigger, stronger, faster, more athletic than him? Can he still pull up in the face and have court vision against those nba guys? 😂 Give him time to grow, develop, his body to bulk more. His time in the NBA will come. Relax kiddie.
He's only a sophomore, in his Senior year, hes gonna do what Jalen Green is doing and go straight to the G-League...This young man is a once in generation athlete
Straight to the nba by the times he eligible you will be able to go straight from high school to the nba
Saw his AAU squad get blown out 3 times this past weekend. How good is he really?
3:08 His mistake actually led to one more point
😂🤣
Maybe he missed it on purpose? at the time of the jump He thought that a 3 point was better
Hof Self-Bail out
Looking like a man amongst cubs lol. Hope you achieve everything you dream of young brother keep rising!!!!
It is crazy to think this dude is in high school
I’ve seen this kid play in person, I’ve got family that goes to Lincoln from the Ypsi area and he is the real deal 100% dudes gonna be a generational talent
Welcome to Spartan Nation!!
Lol not any more,
Lol not anymore
No sir
All he needs is 1 yr of a high profile college competition OR 1 yr of G- league, and the G-league will provide him with over 500,000.00 dollars in salary, that is a MAJOR consideration to weigh, He has a significant insurance policy in case of injury so that isn't an issue either, if he goes to College, A deal overseas is also an option and will be PAID over there, but not very likely he will go that route, Either way I'll support him and root for his success,
Jordan : Sophomore lebron Can play in the League
Emoni : are you sure about that
I know a major college recruiter who said this kids the best he's ever seen at his age.... & He's seen LeBron, Kobe, & KD play in HS too....
he’s the only high school player i’ve ever seen and have zero doubt that he’ll be a superstar in the nba.
Know one thing that's bates jersey gonna be tough
This is what I mean when you can be 6'9 and play just like a small foward or guard Emoni is different
Real ones know the original had dnd by polo g in the beginning
most underrated high school player don’t @ me
He’s number one ranked in his class. But nice try 😂😂
@mon key
Bro Emoni Bates is HIM!!
He was born the same year the piston won they Championship in 04 this young man is destined for greatness
When he get a left hand he might be the most elite high school player ever lol
Lebron hands down
Jay Kon naw I played against Greg oden in AAU..... don’t judge him by how his nba career went .... he woulda been a hall of gamer easy if he stayed healthy
1.8 assists?! He must've had the ultimate green light.
MellyMac obviously he is the best prospect since Lebron
@@xadrian-.-blessindopefeind3169 Let's not put that type of pressure on him. We've seen Zion, Ben Simmons, KD,.... They were all ultra special in HS and became what we thought they were. Emoni could be the next KD, or MPJ.
MellyMac I’m comparing him to Lebron as a prospect not Lebron as a finished project in the nba
@@xadrian-.-blessindopefeind3169 How are they comparable? Lebron has elite point guard skills while this kid looks more like a offensive scorer
I don't think KD was this SMOOTH at this age.....S C A R Y!!!! 😱
Oh its because you didnt see him even @ Texas he was silky warm water!
@@DavidJohnson-ql7bu seen him there too first freshman ever to win National Player of the Year....All the way back to his high School days at Oak Hill, he wasn't this smooth I'm sorry 🤷🏾♂️
G Smoov3 it’s not how you start but how you finish
2 other Michigan players he reminds me of are Magic and the Ice Man. He got some of Magic handles and the smooth shooting touch of Gervin.
10th grade!!!!!!!!🤯 All he gotta do is work on that mid- range jumper that’s gonna be his NBA bread & butter!!!!!!!
We lit in the city of Memphis right now 🔥🔥🔥
Yessirrrr🔥🥶
Dude a killer compare to these guys. If he can do the same in college he will run the league
Destined For The League 😤
KD with KG mentality
This edit is fire 🔥🔥
he mirrors KD like kobe mirrored jordan. and we see how that turned out. 🤷🏾♂️. slimreaper 2.0
U know how many players they called a KD? never quite panned out lmfao
Roll the shorts up bro
This is more of an Orlando tmac 2.0 than a kd 2.0
No knock i think tmac had more skill than kd and more ferocious on the inside. Like emoni either way this kid is bananas 🔥
More skill than KD, yeah Ite
90sBiggs tmac averaged 32 on the magic😐 if it wasn’t for injuries he was. The best scorer ever
Emoni should go to Europe. He’d play with pros be able to put on a bunch of weight and learn the best way of basketball
🔥🔥🔥🔥
He could get buckets in the nba right now
And he has committed to Michigan State! Let’s Go!
Ik ppl say he kd but his game reminds me of Giannis NGL bro watch out and be careful he keep developing his game and put on muscle its over the best high school player imo rn
Bro bout to be back to this level but in the NBA go Cavs!!!
That beat in the beginning goes hard asf
He’s lanky. But Durant also has absurdly long arms. His seems more proportional. It’ll be interesting to see how he develops. Imagine a universe where the Lakers win the lotto the year he declares...but it goes to the Pelicans.
Saying it here right now
Floor: Kevin Durant
Ceiling: Emoni bates
Next step is adding strength, he can be like a beefier KD if he adds some muscle
So basically Michael Porter jr I guess but without the injuries
Emoni bates is the next Lisa Leslie they play very similar
This kid is insane. He is the only high school player I have seen who I don't doubt will be great besides Lebron.
This kids game is like kds he moves the same way but I don't think he'll be 6'11. Who knows though he's only like 16-17 years old. Either way he's a killer and will excel at the next level for sure
He. A legit 6’8 6’9 hell he might be 6’10 because he was next to jayson Tatum when he was 15 emoni was taller
And he's still growing 🤦🏿♂️
He’s the best prospect since LeBron because when KD was in high school, we didn’t know what a KD type player was or could be. EB is literally a slightly shorter Durant. Games are super similar
@@AFDM007 3 inches is slightly shorter… wingspan doesn’t have anything to do with my statement, and their games are what I was comparing
Anybody know the exact beat from 0:00 - 2:14? Would really Preciate it
If you combined TMac-KD-Kawhi into one player this kid might be it.
He is like 5 months older than Mikey and is 10x better
Now he is an Michigan State commit! Hopefully he the potential one-and-done rule change doesn't make him want to go pro right out of high school instead.