Antman was smooth as hell, but Donte desperately needs help… Can someone please take him to Ideal Diner for breakfast, Cecil's for lunch, and Matt's for supper??
last night, they stayed within range, but it was a bit troubling how it took until the final minutes before they took over. Some of that is Portland's defense, however against a better team, I don't know if they win last night.
The improvement/addition of the midrange is nice, although I hope to see his percentage near the rim improve. If Ant manages to finish more at the rim, or at least get fouled more, it could make a big difference.
There's like 6 or 8 questions that this game didn't answer (one of which is whether Ant's back is gonna be an issue all season), but this is the kind of opening performance you'd expect to see a Top 10 player in the NBA make if they were serious about being a Top 3 player this season.
The midrange fadeaway is what really separated him and Shai in terms of playoff effectiveness. Being able to read defenses is what kept us from playoff success recently.
Then Billups got arrested by the FBI. Dawg😂. Imagine you in jail and the 1st thing out of your cell mates mouth is "man, Ant Man put y'all on ice last night…" 😂
The expectations are so high because the talent is higher; I don't think he played a good enough floor game. Specific to the midrange, there were a number of shots from the middle of the floor that should've been kicked out for open, more efficient shots. The PNR decision-tree still needs refinement, and his initiating of sets doesn't strike me as transformative.
His unscripted playmaking is still largely isolated to reflexivity (versus proactivity/prediction), where his recognition and/or comprehension isn't global enough so as to be insightfully manipulative. Ant's manipulation of the game is a byproduct of his sheer physical talent.
I believe that a player who learns to play off-ball also improves in their understanding of on-ball responsibilities, particularly when said player doesn't come from a traditional point guard background. While I don't expect Ant and the Wolves to ever operate like prime Steph/Warriors (with the screening and relocating), I think any uptick in his off-ball effectiveness would go a long way in his reading of the game.
It's just insane for him to have his warts and still be a first team All-NBA guy. This dude is incredible.
Doing all that while dealing with back spasms. If you ever dealt with back spasms, you know those can leave you feeling helpless when trying to do certain movements. MVP season loading
You are the absolute best. You're the first thing I turn to when I come to YouTube. Thank you so much. The one thing I don't understand is why aren't you part of the Timberwolves lineup or at least partnering with Dan Moore. You're just so good.
It's appropriate that the video was about Ant. He picked this team up and carried to o the finish line. Whenever Gobert came off the court,defense collapsed. Lotta work left. Antman!!!
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Fabulous work, as always 🐺
LETS GO!!!
Averaging 41 at the time of writing
ANTSTOPPABLE !!!
It’s gotta be the shoes
Ant is always fun to watch and has been since his first year.
You can just see how talented he is offensively compared to everyone else on the court. He looks insanely good already this year.
Wolves Worldwide checking in from Berlin, where y'all at?
The Blazers might not win a lot of games, but they're going to piss a lot of teams off this year.
Antman was smooth as hell, but Donte desperately needs help… Can someone please take him to Ideal Diner for breakfast, Cecil's for lunch, and Matt's for supper??
Ant using that offhand push off that SGA is so good at. Portland was trying to flop every time he did it as well.
Love you analysis-your thoughts on Dillingham?
HES AVERAGING 40 🗣️🗣️🗣️
Ant looking better at all levels after having a offseason to work on his game
last night, they stayed within range, but it was a bit troubling how it took until the final minutes before they took over. Some of that is Portland's defense, however against a better team, I don't know if they win last night.
The improvement/addition of the midrange is nice, although I hope to see his percentage near the rim improve. If Ant manages to finish more at the rim, or at least get fouled more, it could make a big difference.
There's like 6 or 8 questions that this game didn't answer (one of which is whether Ant's back is gonna be an issue all season), but this is the kind of opening performance you'd expect to see a Top 10 player in the NBA make if they were serious about being a Top 3 player this season.
The midrange fadeaway is what really separated him and Shai in terms of playoff effectiveness. Being able to read defenses is what kept us from playoff success recently.
If he keeps this up…watch out.
Then Billups got arrested by the FBI. Dawg😂. Imagine you in jail and the 1st thing out of your cell mates mouth is "man, Ant Man put y'all on ice last night…" 😂
I love the channel and the break-downs of the Wolves plays. But I want a video on why Chris Finch has given up hope on Rob D.
The expectations are so high because the talent is higher; I don't think he played a good enough floor game. Specific to the midrange, there were a number of shots from the middle of the floor that should've been kicked out for open, more efficient shots. The PNR decision-tree still needs refinement, and his initiating of sets doesn't strike me as transformative.
His unscripted playmaking is still largely isolated to reflexivity (versus proactivity/prediction), where his recognition and/or comprehension isn't global enough so as to be insightfully manipulative. Ant's manipulation of the game is a byproduct of his sheer physical talent.
I believe that a player who learns to play off-ball also improves in their understanding of on-ball responsibilities, particularly when said player doesn't come from a traditional point guard background. While I don't expect Ant and the Wolves to ever operate like prime Steph/Warriors (with the screening and relocating), I think any uptick in his off-ball effectiveness would go a long way in his reading of the game.
It's just insane for him to have his warts and still be a first team All-NBA guy. This dude is incredible.
That Blazers combination of playing full court tenacious D coupled with flopping all over the place was both fun and infuriating.
Doing all that while dealing with back spasms. If you ever dealt with back spasms, you know those can leave you feeling helpless when trying to do certain movements. MVP season loading
get this man a good pg
Bones should start at PG Donte isn’t a PG man
Thanks 🏀 !
Howls and Growls drops a video? I’m in. Wolves back baby!
GOAT YouTube channel!
Ant deserved a breakdown video after coming up clutch yesterday but love to get your thoughts on Jaden's game. He was a menace on both ends.
Ant is Harold Miner 🤭
You are the absolute best. You're the first thing I turn to when I come to YouTube. Thank you so much. The one thing I don't understand is why aren't you part of the Timberwolves lineup or at least partnering with Dan Moore. You're just so good.
Alrighty, class is in session. Hopefully I get an ∀ this year
It's appropriate that the video was about Ant. He picked this team up and carried to o the finish line. Whenever Gobert came off the court,defense collapsed. Lotta work left. Antman!!!
he’s without a doubt, the most fun player to watch.
Timberwolves fan checkin in from Wolverhampton, England 🐺
MVP
NBA players are such floppers.
Mvp season
That's what happens when you're not relying on three point shots 3/4 of the time