Hey man, I just wanna say that I really enjoyed your videos concerning Gordon and Jokic. I particularly enjoyed your in depth and well thought analysis, your sense of humour, and your denouncing the utter shallowness of mass media coverage of the sport. Your takes made me realize basketball is indeed a complex poetry of the human mind and body. I just hate how the US mainstream culture turns it into a pile of celebrity hollywood driven bullshit. None, and I mean NONE of the commentators in mainstream media seems to really take an intellectually challenging approach to the game (save JJ and maybe Brou). It's all a sea of bullshit shallow takes to panter to a presumed dumb down audience. You are the exact opposite. Thanks, mate.
"The Magic are such an embarrassment, man." I know that was a throwaway line, but I really don't think it's true anymore. They started off terribly last year, but after their first 25 games they were well over .500. They beat a bunch of good teams in there too. They've actually got a foundation and a direction now.
Also, you said you didn't see Gordon being a good defender in Orlando? WTH are you talking about? That was literally the reason Denver traded for him. He'd become a very popular trade target on every NBA podcast precisely because of his defense.
While Murray and Porter where rehabbing for a whole season Aaron Gordon and Jokic were the best twosome in the NBA. Least you forget that Jojic had a 1000 point 500 rebound and 500 assist season that year and Gordon was the recipient on most of those assists. Even early on in this season Gordon was Jokic's top assist man while Murray and Porter slowly worked their way into the championship team mold that coach wanted. Now the Nuggets are poised to repeat next season as champions.
The supporting cast are just absolutely amazing! They box Jokic? Goodluck with Murray outside. They counter that, well here comes AG, and the other cast! No one is a throw away and everyone contributes immensely.
As an Orlando Magic fan, I always said our former coaches misused Aaron Gordon. Between trying to play him at SF, trying to make him a catch and shooter during Vuc’s peak, and trying to force him to be an iso player. While it hurts that he couldn’t blossom with us, I’m so glad he won the ring with the Nuggets. Hoping Banchero/ Franz don’t have the same fate.
"Who needs to be Carmelo Anthony when you can be a nba champion?" That is both a really great line, especially in the context of this video, and also something that makes me want to unsubscribe because Melo is one of my favorite players ever.
good video I agree wholeheartedly. I didn't even like Gordon, I hadn't even payed attention to him through the season ,he definitely proved me wrong in these playoffs. he's kinda hitting his stride as the 3rd/Athletic guy
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Hey man, I just wanna say that I really enjoyed your videos concerning Gordon and Jokic. I particularly enjoyed your in depth and well thought analysis, your sense of humour, and your denouncing the utter shallowness of mass media coverage of the sport. Your takes made me realize basketball is indeed a complex poetry of the human mind and body. I just hate how the US mainstream culture turns it into a pile of celebrity hollywood driven bullshit. None, and I mean NONE of the commentators in mainstream media seems to really take an intellectually challenging approach to the game (save JJ and maybe Brou). It's all a sea of bullshit shallow takes to panter to a presumed dumb down audience. You are the exact opposite. Thanks, mate.
It’s great to see your handsome face again mdj!
"Who needs to be Melo when you can be a Champion" nailed it! 😂
Giving Wade nightmares
"The Magic are such an embarrassment, man." I know that was a throwaway line, but I really don't think it's true anymore. They started off terribly last year, but after their first 25 games they were well over .500. They beat a bunch of good teams in there too. They've actually got a foundation and a direction now.
Also, you said you didn't see Gordon being a good defender in Orlando? WTH are you talking about? That was literally the reason Denver traded for him. He'd become a very popular trade target on every NBA podcast precisely because of his defense.
While Murray and Porter where rehabbing for a whole season Aaron Gordon and Jokic were the best twosome in the NBA. Least you forget that Jojic had a 1000 point 500 rebound and 500 assist season that year and Gordon was the recipient on most of those assists.
Even early on in this season Gordon was Jokic's top assist man while Murray and Porter slowly worked their way into the championship team mold that coach wanted.
Now the Nuggets are poised to repeat next season as champions.
he was a key piece in winning our championship
The supporting cast are just absolutely amazing! They box Jokic? Goodluck with Murray outside. They counter that, well here comes AG, and the other cast! No one is a throw away and everyone contributes immensely.
As an Orlando Magic fan, I always said our former coaches misused Aaron Gordon. Between trying to play him at SF, trying to make him a catch and shooter during Vuc’s peak, and trying to force him to be an iso player. While it hurts that he couldn’t blossom with us, I’m so glad he won the ring with the Nuggets. Hoping Banchero/ Franz don’t have the same fate.
AG is one of the best defensive players in the nba!! He is what Denver needed to get to the finals! He shines on both sides of the court! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Gordon's game is really something for Denver, especially with a joker
Joker is also one of the things that made Gordon's game better
man but i love evan fournier :c
glad mdj is back
Bro you seriously have the best content. I love your videos
Thanks for coming back from retirement
Gordon this playoff run was exactly what Wiggins was for the warriors last year
Show video clips bro
Rodney hood im dead
MD FCKN J!!! MISSED YOU MAAAAN!!!
I don’t get the Carmelo comparison he was never anything close to carmelo in the slightest
"Who needs to be Carmelo Anthony when you can be a nba champion?" That is both a really great line, especially in the context of this video, and also something that makes me want to unsubscribe because Melo is one of my favorite players ever.
Well done
MDJ always has and always been the best NBA youtuber, glad to see you back. Honestly.
I don’t appreciate all the magic slander on this video
Larry O'Brien Trophy over Dr. J Trophy all day
"Do I have a choice" is wild lmao
100% agree
Damn hes only 27. The nuggets gon win back 2 back 2 back
good video I agree wholeheartedly. I didn't even like Gordon, I hadn't even payed attention to him through the season ,he definitely proved me wrong in these playoffs. he's kinda hitting his stride as the 3rd/Athletic guy
And, Christian Braun.