This Giannis Block On Deandre Ayton Had NBA Twitter Going WILD

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  • 게시일 2021. 07. 13.
  • Giannis came up CLUTCH in Game 4 as he swatted Deandre Ayton to tie the series at 2-2.
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  • @BleacherReport
    @BleacherReport  2 년 전 +2013

    Where does this rank among best NBA Finals blocks of all-time? 👀

    • @pjsilvosa7445
      @pjsilvosa7445 2 년 전 +482

      Doesn't matter where as long as it's higher than Lebron's. That one was overrated asf!

    • @FNAFmarkiplier
      @FNAFmarkiplier 2 년 전 +869

      2nd behind LeBrons in 2016

    • @jordanonline7923
      @jordanonline7923 2 년 전 +452

      Right lebron had so much time to recover while Giannis block was more difficulty given the little time and the lob

    • @ihavetowait90daystochangem54
      @ihavetowait90daystochangem54 2 년 전 +1083

      @@pjsilvosa7445 bro wdym LeBron sprinted full court and covered an insane amount of ground in a matter seconds, jumped around 30+ inches off of he ground, and fully blocked the shot while the game was tied in a heated game seven to completely shift momentum and lead to a cavs win. I love Giannis but it’s gotta stay LeBron’s block at #1.

    • @ohhellothereok862
      @ohhellothereok862 2 년 전 +61

      The Best

  • @rAlexking_116
    @rAlexking_116 2 년 전 +2986

    Never in my life, have I seen someone recover and turn to block a two hand finish out of a wide open lob. Easily one of the best defensive plays in league history

    • @chitownstaydown8856
      @chitownstaydown8856 2 년 전 +25

      Big facts!

    • @jacure123
      @jacure123 2 년 전 +4

      Well, Ayton didn't have control of the ball to even dunk it , yet. Lol All Gianni's did was poked the ball away.

    • @granj9836
      @granj9836 2 년 전 +139

      @@jacure123 bro Ayton was .2 seconds away from yammin that jawn, but his grip could def be tighter

    • @noneyabizz8337
      @noneyabizz8337 2 년 전 +3

      You must be young.

    • @RozKounelakion
      @RozKounelakion 2 년 전 +90

      @@jacure123 if you told me rn that you've watched over 10 games of basketball in your life I would be astounded

  • @anotherbrownguy
    @anotherbrownguy 2 년 전 +2661

    This man guarded the pick and the roll all at the same time. WOW .. just wow

    • @vantablack9535
      @vantablack9535 2 년 전 +95

      This is the "why" if this is the greatest defensive play ever

    • @MuckNoya
      @MuckNoya 2 년 전 +4

      @@vantablack9535 what? Lol and no Lebron block in game 7 still better

    • @myasswithacherryontop1902
      @myasswithacherryontop1902 2 년 전 +56

      @@MuckNoya "BIRD STEALS IT!"

    • @vantablack9535
      @vantablack9535 2 년 전 +26

      @@MuckNoya i swear Bill Russell won Multiple Championships on different defensive plays but nobody will ever forget Bron's block

    • @vantablack9535
      @vantablack9535 2 년 전 +7

      @@myasswithacherryontop1902 lol Havlicek too

  • @karnige5804
    @karnige5804 2 년 전 +1250

    bruh he literally stopped 2 ppl. he cut off booker so he couldn’t do his pull ip from the key, then stopped his man. crazy

    • @joshkutz982
      @joshkutz982 2 년 전 +81

      @immafinna betryna Stfu. I always see you hating on everything.

    • @PALOTTAN1
      @PALOTTAN1 2 년 전 +33

      @immafinna betryna you are the overhyped thats why all the hair in your head left you and went to Mars

    • @CEUprimate
      @CEUprimate 2 년 전 +2

      It took him 1 step. Literally.

    • @emilsu1004
      @emilsu1004 2 년 전

      yea because everybody cant dunk without jumping nothing crazy there

    • @hennylo68
      @hennylo68 2 년 전 +4

      @danzell Thrower I mean the block was hella impressive but to say nobody in NBA history could have made that block is a reach. Hakeem and Garnett and Ben Wallace and Dwight could have definitely made this play and have made similar plays. Not to take anything from Giannis because this was a hell of a play and he is a hell of defender.

  • @eriknephrongfr8847
    @eriknephrongfr8847 2 년 전 +764

    This block was the perfect blend of defensive basketball IQ and unreal athleticism. His smarts had him in position to make that incredible feat.

  • @michaelmalcolm3055
    @michaelmalcolm3055 2 년 전 +793

    The most insane part of it all is him being fearless enough to contest and block the dunk the very same way he attempted to contest Capela’s alley oop dunk when he injured his knee. This is why he is great.

    • @s.h.723
      @s.h.723 2 년 전 +55

      Mamba mentality

    • @yhrhhrhhhhr9125
      @yhrhhrhhhhr9125 2 년 전 +8

      Wow a 7 footer jumping 5 inches off the ground to block a layup so amazing.

    • @devshah480
      @devshah480 2 년 전 +8

      what are you on a about that’s his fucking job a lot of things make him great but that confusing bull shit is not a reason

    • @alexispapageorgiou72
      @alexispapageorgiou72 2 년 전

      It's not a bag of excrement. It's a bb ball.

    • @FloridaWeed
      @FloridaWeed 2 년 전 +39

      @@yhrhhrhhhhr9125 you must be so fun to hang around

  • @PACNYY
    @PACNYY 2 년 전 +2935

    If MIL wins the Championship fans should remember this moment during that journey.

    • @MattWebz
      @MattWebz 2 년 전 +74

      Bro mil fans have moments like these for the last 4 years.. shits something specia right now..

    • @giannisksanthopoulos4300
      @giannisksanthopoulos4300 2 년 전 +35

      I'll remember all the games if we win the title

    • @Someone_VIP
      @Someone_VIP 2 년 전 +12

      “When”…

    • @nikontori
      @nikontori 2 년 전 +18

      if they win this will be remembered like the lebron block

    • @killionaire6891
      @killionaire6891 2 년 전 +50

      @@nikontori not even close. that was a chasedown on a 2 on 1 with a minute left in game 7 after coming back from 3-1. No disrespect to giannis this was insane but brons block was otherworldly

  • @victorvegas777
    @victorvegas777 2 년 전 +783

    Hes literally gaurding 2 ppl at the same time here. Thats wild

    • @1990758
      @1990758 2 년 전

      Really

    • @xvingar6318
      @xvingar6318 2 년 전 +5

      Lebron was defending the warriors when they had an all star starting 5 by himself this isn’t impressive tbh

    • @rashadsavage4680
      @rashadsavage4680 2 년 전 +1

      Lol skip gave it a 4

    • @noviumthompson6760
      @noviumthompson6760 2 년 전 +65

      @@xvingar6318 come on dude, lebron has nothing to do with this...respect the talent fam

    • @daronewilliams2904
      @daronewilliams2904 2 년 전 +15

      @@xvingar6318 Lebron's defense isn't impressive honestly.

  • @DanielRivera-mj3ws
    @DanielRivera-mj3ws 2 년 전 +461

    “Block by Antetokounmpo" this is going to be legendary

    • @joshkutz982
      @joshkutz982 2 년 전 +20

      That and “BLOCKED BY JAMES” are the two best Mike Breen quotes we’ve heard.

    • @joshkutz982
      @joshkutz982 2 년 전 +8

      @danzell Thrower alright fine, there is other great ones. These are two of the best, not the two best.

    • @hossamazzouz3786
      @hossamazzouz3786 2 년 전 +4

      @@joshkutz982 the ray allen shot was better

    • @xvingar6318
      @xvingar6318 2 년 전 +2

      Not better than lebrons block

    • @Fakename70
      @Fakename70 2 년 전

      @@xvingar6318
      Like Van Gundy said, that block was “special”. But, I think it’s a bit much for anyone to be saying it’s anything more than that. It wasn’t as impressive as a chase down.

  • @AA-pp7kz
    @AA-pp7kz 2 년 전 +2063

    Chase down block in Game 1, and this alley oop denial over Ayton. Giannis is making historical plays in the Finals.

    • @calamorta
      @calamorta 2 년 전 +149

      "ReGuLaR sEaSoN pLaYeR"

    • @riquetc0060
      @riquetc0060 2 년 전 +127

      @Fat Tony Oh you have a time machine? Cool.

    • @jagavi9822
      @jagavi9822 2 년 전 +66

      @Fat Tony didn’t know you could count that high! Bucks in six!!!

    • @B0ne8
      @B0ne8 2 년 전 +9

      Fat Tony bucks in 6 loser !

    • @agustinus5269
      @agustinus5269 2 년 전 +11

      @Fat Tony yeah" keep talking until milwaukee beat suns in az

  • @Zelgaro
    @Zelgaro 2 년 전 +2461

    I think the craziest part is how he avoided fouling him

    • @luisdaniellopez4571
      @luisdaniellopez4571 2 년 전 +329

      Right?? I kept viewing the video in slow motion and couldn't believe how clean that block was. All ball

    • @johnnywalker7691
      @johnnywalker7691 2 년 전 +187

      Yeah, that was a great block, timing was epic considering that's almost a split second play, just a little bit late that would been a foul.

    • @Montana-Records
      @Montana-Records 2 년 전 +245

      The craziest part is he wasn’t even looking at him. He was guarding Booker when Booker threw the lob. Giannis analyzed the lob, turned around, saw the ball in Aytons hands, jumped and blocked it without fouling all within a second. 1000000 Defensive IQ

    • @st4r444
      @st4r444 2 년 전 +95

      And he had a hyper extended knee not 100% knee

    • @thedirty530
      @thedirty530 2 년 전 +32

      I didn't really even think about that... So much happened in that moment... That's some awareness!

  • @vikasvyas852
    @vikasvyas852 2 년 전 +617

    That’s literally an anime moment when the protagonist sees everything go down in super slow mo and reacts by sheer instincts. UNREAL

    • @pluckygod57
      @pluckygod57 2 년 전 +48

      Antetokounmpo= Kagami

    • @jonascherifi6134
      @jonascherifi6134 2 년 전 +79

      I thought exactly the same, with Ayton saying in his head «Nani ?! how he can be this fast ?! I never thought he could recover from that ... So here is the power of this dude Giannis» 😂😭

    • @nikosntais7323
      @nikosntais7323 2 년 전 +2

      Lmao true

    • @boygouk
      @boygouk 2 년 전

      Eyeshield 21

    • @RainMaker0602
      @RainMaker0602 2 년 전 +4

      NANI?!

  • @gimmiedashasha
    @gimmiedashasha 2 년 전 +85

    Giannis Tinkled all over Aytons Hopes and Dreams with that Block.

  • @datsapaddlin29
    @datsapaddlin29 2 년 전 +2717

    Suns “We have a lob…”
    Bucks “We have a freak…”

  • @eldonflores20
    @eldonflores20 2 년 전 +426

    That defensive recovery is beyond human capability. He's a legit freak!

    • @JonReynoldsESQ
      @JonReynoldsESQ 2 년 전 +15

      This is some straight up super hero stuff.

    • @gwapsgarcia
      @gwapsgarcia 2 년 전 +8

      It was a good play but that freak not only have size and athleticism but also ball iq

    • @JonReynoldsESQ
      @JonReynoldsESQ 2 년 전 +5

      @@gwapsgarcia - that took a ton of film-study and bball IQ to be able to read that play like that.

  • @al9685
    @al9685 2 년 전 +116

    Giannis is in the midst of one of those all-time memorable Finals performances. He deserves that ring.

  • @mohamadjizzine6474
    @mohamadjizzine6474 2 년 전 +67

    This block won the Bucks a Chip 🔥

  • @jethroclimacosa1803
    @jethroclimacosa1803 2 년 전 +726

    Dude snapped his knees and still blocking shot like crazy

    • @NoVisionGuy
      @NoVisionGuy 2 년 전 +37

      Yeah most players would've been avoiding the rim if that happens once in their lifetime

    • @kagamitaiga9167
      @kagamitaiga9167 2 년 전 +25

      A freak of nature

    • @ArthurMorgan-nl9mj
      @ArthurMorgan-nl9mj 2 년 전 +25

      Thats why he's one the nba's most gifted specimen and a true freak of nature. Superhuman. 👊

    • @skizzler1232
      @skizzler1232 2 년 전 +13

      And I would say thats the most important part of recovery is getting over that mental block that something bad would happen if they did the same movements again at full strength especially but it seems he has a tough mamba mindset and he was able to overcome that part of his injury

    • @omohellabandz7569
      @omohellabandz7569 2 년 전 +4

      There was no damage to his knee.. im not saying he 100 percent but yall making it bigger than what it is

  • @datsapaddlin29
    @datsapaddlin29 2 년 전 +3425

    Giannis “Dats a guuuud block…”

  • @blacklion8133
    @blacklion8133 2 년 전 +44

    I'm more amazed at how clean the block is, that's some insane peripheral vision.

  • @AceTheCapo823
    @AceTheCapo823 2 년 전 +49

    the level of athleticism and skill needed to do dat is insane

  • @greg2797
    @greg2797 2 년 전 +1129

    What’s crazy is that everyone is going crazy over this play and I still think people aren’t fully aware of how impossible this was. He literally defended both plays. He fully committed and stopped D-Book from rolling and getting an easy jump shot and then within the amount of time it took for Booker to pass the ball, Giannas turned around and got back to block the lob in the paint…. WTF the amount of ground he covered

    • @TJJ117
      @TJJ117 2 년 전 +73

      That’s what I said when it happened, like how did he turn around, elevate perfectly, and nail that block all while the ball was still in the air and Ayton was already up and in motion for the alley oop. Honestly one of the very best blocks I’ve seen, up there with LeBron a few years ago and Bam last year

    • @greg2797
      @greg2797 2 년 전 +27

      @@TJJ117 For sure. I was in awe. He did that reacting to the pass after Booker passed it and still recovered. It’s not even like he started turning around before the pass and just made a good prediction. I’d put it above Bam’s block but just behind LeBron’s. Athletically Giannas’ was crazier but Bron’s was in a game 7 of the finals and I don’t think people realize how ridiculous that was for him to not only chase down that layup but he literally blocked it with his right hand and had his left hand on the other side of the rim incase Iggy did a reverse layup. These guys are freaks for real lol

    • @fr.johngrieco3628
      @fr.johngrieco3628 2 년 전 +5

      It's a nice play, but the pass was terrible. Look where he catches it. No chance. If the pass is closer to the rim, that's an easy bucket, or a maybe foul on Giannis.

    • @greg2797
      @greg2797 2 년 전 +46

      @@fr.johngrieco3628 🤦🏽‍♂️ don’t be one of those people. Just appreciate the greatness we witnessed. No one else would’ve had the timing , athleticism or length to turn around and block that from behind going from defending a middy at the foul line to defending the paint

    • @colemartin7320
      @colemartin7320 2 년 전 +5

      I was watching this highlight over and over again just saying wow. I’m not sure how he read that play so well. The timing of his jump and the accuracy of the block was literally perfect because it was clean and at the top of Ayton’s catch so he couldn’t even attempt to slam it.

  • @marsred4732
    @marsred4732 2 년 전 +509

    After Middleton’s bucket I was like one more stop and never in a million years I expected this type of extraordary block. What a play by Giannis.

  • @alexandermendez4653
    @alexandermendez4653 2 년 전 +107

    Are we 100% sure Giannis is a homo sapiens? There's no way I'm the same species as this guy.

    • @ayidonno8194
      @ayidonno8194 2 년 전 +10

      He's a god

    • @mojavemateo
      @mojavemateo 2 년 전 +5

      @immafinna betryna basketball hasn't existed for all of humanity

    • @SMILEY-cy7eh
      @SMILEY-cy7eh 2 년 전 +7

      @immafinna betryna bro is hating under everyone’s comments 😂😂 go do something better with your life

    • @gxp6740
      @gxp6740 2 년 전 +1

      Alien 👽

    • @alexandermendez4653
      @alexandermendez4653 2 년 전

      @immafinna betryna I mean, c'mon

  • @livedeliciously
    @livedeliciously 2 년 전 +62

    The man is fearless. No mental block after that near-miss on his leg.

  • @rkanegaming4860
    @rkanegaming4860 2 년 전 +529

    Dudeeeee, That is not easy, he has to turn around and then he still got the elevation and height plus the strength, Greek Freak is a monster💪💪

    • @Quan_Dingle_
      @Quan_Dingle_ 2 년 전 +29

      AND jumped off the leg he messed up a few weeks back

    • @sampark5004
      @sampark5004 2 년 전 +4

      @@Quan_Dingle_ amazing man

    • @GlobusTheGreat
      @GlobusTheGreat 2 년 전 +20

      I'm not sure any other human currently on earth could have made that play, lol. He had to get so much elevation so quickly, have the strength to reject Ayton, the base speed to turn around and explode. It takes a "freak" like Giannis.

    • @ashiekhi
      @ashiekhi 2 년 전 +10

      And then in between both Ayton’s hands without a foul. It’s really incredible on alot of levels. Watching in slow motion really just shows you how difficult this block was in real time amazing

    • @SummerSixteen09
      @SummerSixteen09 2 년 전 +2

      @@GlobusTheGreat if it's be anybody who could even get close I'd say LeBron. Would say Rudy Flopbert but he got exposed

  • @TheTony024
    @TheTony024 2 년 전 +663

    These Giannis blocks in the Finals are amazing

    • @chiangyung-tai8303
      @chiangyung-tai8303 2 년 전 +4

      True... he has so many blocks

    • @ps_drew9468
      @ps_drew9468 2 년 전 +13

      @@chiangyung-tai8303 because unlike a lot of players he doesn’t care if he gets dunked on. He’s going to jump every time

  • @brockbridge
    @brockbridge 2 년 전 +61

    I’m still watching this play a week later. This is one of the best defensive plays I’ve ever seen in my life. And no I’m not a Bucks fan but you gotta give credit where it’s due.🤷🏾‍♂️👍🏾👍🏾

  • @romanempire7776
    @romanempire7776 2 년 전 +161

    From this moment I really started to believe Giannis deserves this championship more than any player this year

  • @makubex2096
    @makubex2096 2 년 전 +114

    ayton: Valley oop
    Giannis: NOT IN MY HOUSE😂😂😂

  • @ojouniisama5401
    @ojouniisama5401 2 년 전 +490

    Holy fuck having an audience is really something different the cheers just make the game amazing to watch again.

    • @deekee4818
      @deekee4818 2 년 전 +1

      Plot twist. They die from covid

    • @Cmarf2
      @Cmarf2 2 년 전 +42

      @@aking4974 yeah it's almost like there's a vaccine now lol

    • @yourecancelledfromsociety7551
      @yourecancelledfromsociety7551 2 년 전 +2

      @@Cmarf2 yes because everyone has gotten it

    • @Cmarf2
      @Cmarf2 2 년 전 +19

      @@yourecancelledfromsociety7551 not saying everyone has... There's a thing called herd immunity

    • @mr.rigby98
      @mr.rigby98 2 년 전

      ☝️ He gets it.

  • @christopherjackson7177

    Every coach that has said "the ball always moves faster than you can" to encourage passing (me included) is going, "Ummm..."

    • @MT-qu5jv
      @MT-qu5jv 2 년 전

      Yea but they mean the dribbler not so much the defender

    • @christopherjackson7177
      @christopherjackson7177 2 년 전 +1

      @@MT-qu5jv I know, that's what I'm referring to. My daughter who was watching the game with me said, "What was that about passing, Dad? Next time I keep it and you get on me, I'mma bring this up." I had to hold that L. LOL

    • @eloisoucy2074
      @eloisoucy2074 2 년 전

      Hahahahha i was thinking the same. My coach did the same 😂

  • @drewhunkins7192
    @drewhunkins7192 2 년 전 +72

    One of the more athletic plays I've seen in a while from any sport.

  • @violaballs
    @violaballs 2 년 전 +541

    Giannis making a ton of people understand why he is a back to back mvp.

    • @mangjulian5439
      @mangjulian5439 2 년 전 +37

      and DPOY

    • @gamatoutsikos
      @gamatoutsikos 2 년 전

      Yup

    • @jeromeclowney8536
      @jeromeclowney8536 2 년 전 +10

      Im a new fan of Giannis

    • @JonathanPaspula
      @JonathanPaspula 2 년 전 +39

      @@joaopedro-jj1op If you watch even 5 minutes of him play or his highlights and not delude yourself you’d realize how wrong you are

    • @anonymoustangerine
      @anonymoustangerine 2 년 전 +6

      @@joaopedro-jj1op foul based game? You’re prob a big fan of the competitive and great 90s where they averaged more fouls per game and more free throw attempts per game back then 😐. This era has the least amount of fouls in a game in almost half a century, but u dont know that bc ur a casual. Players like MJ averaged more free throw attempt per game than fucking James Harden. So stfu and watch

  • @Harmz1229
    @Harmz1229 2 년 전 +168

    Giannis got his defensive awareness up to 99 damn 😳

    • @Harmz1229
      @Harmz1229 2 년 전 +1

      @Chumnley snoop oh my bad u right he got a couple badges as well at hall of fame 😂

    • @theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437
      @theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437 2 년 전

      @Chumnley snoop because if he's not 100 then idk what is

    • @theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437
      @theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437 2 년 전

      @Chumnley snoop He proved that you can win modern day without a super team and 3pt shooting team , and displayed the meaning of Dominance! He may change/alter the game and 7 ft players . He may be the blueprint to a new crop of basketball players slowly emerging

    • @theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437
      @theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437 2 년 전

      @Chumnley snoop more like an evolution

    • @theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437
      @theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437 2 년 전

      @Chumnley snoop maybe not Wilt though because he was more of a freak than Giannis and I feel if he played in today's game and had time to adjust and adapt he would transcend things as well. Wilt was 7'1 had a 56 inch vertical, was very faster , faster than Giannis maybe , I'm not familiar with track as much as hoops but he ran something impressive (Dash) in college , so he would've been something different

  • @n.dewayneb9258
    @n.dewayneb9258 2 년 전 +40

    With that type of athletic block, you would never know he hyperextended his knee less than two weeks ago! Giannis is a flat out beast!!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Sanfer1997
    @Sanfer1997 2 년 전 +49

    It's so beautiful to see, have one your stars hit a tough shot on one end and then have the other star player make a big time defensive play on the other.
    Poetic.

    • @donatist59
      @donatist59 2 년 전 +6

      Team play wins games. Bud ought to teach that more often.

  • @sleepyguy6201
    @sleepyguy6201 2 년 전 +230

    I'm just happy that both Giannis and Ayton didn't get injured on that landing

    • @hatim289
      @hatim289 2 년 전 +2

      The goat himself
      How u can be this kind

    • @nidapro
      @nidapro 2 년 전 +12

      Looking at if after reading this comment u right, could have easily been just like what happened to Giannis against Capella

    • @MrXela9
      @MrXela9 2 년 전 +5

      I'm hoping for no injuries this series. It's awesome.

    • @sheen5316
      @sheen5316 2 년 전 +1

      Facts

  • @themeettrees
    @themeettrees 2 년 전 +179

    That's why he's MVP and DPOY, 2 in 1.

  • @t-man152
    @t-man152 2 년 전 +86

    EVEN IF THE WORLD LASTS A MILLION MORE YEARS THIS BLOCK STILL MAY BE THE BEST BLOCK EVER, NOT JUST IN FINALS, BUT ALL TIME HISTORY

    • @hamadalkaabi2160
      @hamadalkaabi2160 년 전 +5

      even after a whole year i come back to this series. I loved it way more then the boston and warriors series this year and am not even a bucks or suns fan.

    • @kohsmoger1567
      @kohsmoger1567 년 전

      @@hamadalkaabi2160 You didn't like steph going off

    • @hamadalkaabi2160
      @hamadalkaabi2160 년 전 +1

      @@kohsmoger1567 It’s just that the warriors style of play is such a either they got blown out or Boston does. Warriors don’t make a lot of mistakes and it shows

    • @ritsuboii2130
      @ritsuboii2130 년 전

      @@kohsmoger1567 warriors games are always blown out like it gets boring sometimes and not this close.

    • @dankenkit
      @dankenkit 년 전

      Like, um, lebrons one was better in 2016 😂

  • @MrAdhoul
    @MrAdhoul 2 년 전 +64

    This is one of the best things I have ever seen on the NBA. Ever. Period.

  • @BudokaiHakai
    @BudokaiHakai 2 년 전 +373

    Two iconic blocks. Greek Freak.

    • @divaslm1
      @divaslm1 2 년 전 +1

      From Nigeria 🇳🇬🙌

  • @Shownnlights
    @Shownnlights 2 년 전 +1581

    Giannis akumpo:
    26pts, 14reb, 8ast, 3stl, 2blk
    58%Fg
    11-19

    • @killakam3874
      @killakam3874 2 년 전 +188

      Hes a special player man. And a humble dude

    • @kevindelacerna7581
      @kevindelacerna7581 2 년 전 +63

      hahahaha! i'm gonna start writting his name this, "akumpo"

    • @Chad-xq4op
      @Chad-xq4op 2 년 전 +129

      Even with a stat line that good it still felt like an average game for giannis that’s how good he is

    • @datsapaddlin29
      @datsapaddlin29 2 년 전 +53

      @@Chad-xq4op it only feels like that because Middleton went off and had 40 but they both had pretty good games.

    • @hansdampf3576
      @hansdampf3576 2 년 전 +1

      50% FT, 0% 3P

  • @kraksimos7446
    @kraksimos7446 2 년 전 +79

    Giannis is like protecting the hotgates in 300 "COME AND GET IT"

  • @TheLastWalenta
    @TheLastWalenta 2 년 전 +61

    This was the greatest block of all time.

    • @Johndavidson4
      @Johndavidson4 년 전 +3

      Where do I even start.. this was in game 5 of the series so not everything on the line. bucks were up 2. giannis was already set defensively, at least sort of.
      Lebron's block was in game 7, game tied, coming back against literally the best team in NBA history from 3-1, something never done before. He had to catch up from the other end of the floor to make the most improbable chase down ever.

    • @TheLastWalenta
      @TheLastWalenta 년 전 +8

      @@Johndavidson4 So where do I start? Giannis replicated James's block in Game 1, except he sprinted from further away and did so on an injured knee. This block was against a Number 1 pick overall, a 7-footer at the summit who had a head start on getting there first because Giannis was literally guarding two people at the same time at opposite ends of the paint. The skill required for this block is such that only 1-2 people in history could pull it off, Giannis (because he did) and Wilt. That's the list. If you think James could replicate this block, even in his prime, that is incorrect. Similar to James's block, this block saved the series for Milwaukee and they may not have won the chip without it.

    • @barantatli
      @barantatli 년 전

      Bruh

    • @jayh4709
      @jayh4709 년 전

      @@TheLastWalenta You are retarded bro, Booker threw a horrible lob to Ayton that was WAY too high and too close to the backboard all Giannis did was break up the lob, LeBron sprinted full court to save a lay up.

    • @desmondmilesful
      @desmondmilesful 9 개월 전

      @@Johndavidson4 Giannis didnt need Kyrie to save his ass.

  • @taoforte8988
    @taoforte8988 2 년 전 +288

    I'm still not understanding how Giannis is even playing after his knee concaved.

    • @albericponcedeleon2696
      @albericponcedeleon2696 2 년 전 +33

      Giannis is putting the Freak in Greek Freak.

    • @MrXela9
      @MrXela9 2 년 전 +26

      He's just built different.

    • @yontenjamtsho3365
      @yontenjamtsho3365 2 년 전 +14

      Heart...

    • @johncarloongos216
      @johncarloongos216 2 년 전 +12

      Thats why they call "the greek freak"

    • @VeteranVandal
      @VeteranVandal 2 년 전 +9

      It is a... Freakishly thing for sure.
      I've heard a few doctors and players with that experience saying they didn't think this was possible, but who knows how he's managing this?

  • @digitalgravity3563
    @digitalgravity3563 2 년 전 +244

    Crazy about this play is he was on Booker but he recovered before Ayton can throw it down

    • @acealbinlayan1861
      @acealbinlayan1861 2 년 전 +13

      Exactly!

    • @GameTime-yj6qv
      @GameTime-yj6qv 2 년 전 +6

      That's why they call the freak. Incredible play

    • @elmalloc
      @elmalloc 2 년 전 +2

      It's because ayton is 55 years old

    • @Mr_Bates
      @Mr_Bates 2 년 전

      @@elmalloc Yep but compare to Isaac Bonga he's juvenile lol.

    • @codycarter9771
      @codycarter9771 2 년 전 +1

      Booker threw it to high dude had the stretch for that shit

  • @stevedrake380
    @stevedrake380 2 년 전 +13

    We all should learn "Y'all better put some respect on my name," in Greek.
    Tremendous stuff.

  • @kelvinrucks1556
    @kelvinrucks1556 2 년 전 +16

    That whole one motion, one moment he was showing on to the ball handler then switching back to the roller and in 1 motion, instead of going for the normal reaction of trying to deflect the pass he went straight for the block? Guy is crazy good

    • @theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437
      @theyliveinthematrixofthefa4437 2 년 전

      On a young athletic 7ft center trying to dunk , he goes for a block in this situation shows his Drive

    • @James-zj3ud
      @James-zj3ud 2 년 전 +1

      Theres other guys who are as big AND as athletic as giannis who could do this but would try the deflection instead and fail 99 times out of 100 whereas giannis made the correct read, saw the lob coming and met ayton at the rim instead.. that ain't crazy good thats crazy smart, executing under that much pressure in the dying seconds/minutes of a finals game.. what a play

  • @alanmtz8054
    @alanmtz8054 2 년 전 +53

    This is exactly what the Bucks needed from Middleton, hell of a game from him

  • @deepdirt
    @deepdirt 2 년 전 +183

    Ooooh that one is gonna go down in history! The reaction speed is crazyyyy

    • @Christopher._M
      @Christopher._M 2 년 전 +2

      The reaction speed isn't that crazy. It's more about how he read the play and actually was able to physically block ayton at the peak of the jump

    • @therealistintheboot8822
      @therealistintheboot8822 2 년 전 +7

      @@Christopher._M That was still great reaction time to turn as soon as booker thru the lob and turn fast enough so he could have a chance against Ayton tho.

  • @carkeynosgr2788
    @carkeynosgr2788 2 년 전 +24

    Historical plays, he deserves the finals mvp even if they lose

  • @Michael-vw4cg
    @Michael-vw4cg 2 년 전 +123

    I respect that, a lot of dudes wouldn’t even jump

    • @Chessbox09
      @Chessbox09 2 년 전 +13

      Giannis said in the post interview he initially thought he was going to get dunked on.

    • @amos9804
      @amos9804 2 년 전 +2

      especially after that nasty hyperextension too

    • @st4r444
      @st4r444 2 년 전 +9

      Harden would have been "fk it im not gonna be on no poster im out"

    • @steggyweggy
      @steggyweggy 2 년 전 +3

      @@st4r444 Harden couldn’t move that fast anyways

    • @steggyweggy
      @steggyweggy 2 년 전

      In a regular season game for sure, but in the finals I think everyone is jumping for it. Can’t let pride get in the way of your life dream when it’s so close

  • @5mviews69
    @5mviews69 2 년 전 +1331

    Devin booker with the 9 fouls 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️
    Thanks for the likes

    • @q4life551
      @q4life551 2 년 전 +261

      Refs doing all they can to hand the suns a championship

    • @TPNE99995
      @TPNE99995 2 년 전 +11

      @@q4life551 ikr

    • @5mviews69
      @5mviews69 2 년 전 +37

      @@q4life551 that’s what the NBA wants cuz it makes a better story

    • @Coe_Music
      @Coe_Music 2 년 전 +85

      @@q4life551 if you ask the suns/ suns fans about the refs. They always say the opposite 😂😂

    • @ariefraiser140
      @ariefraiser140 2 년 전 +111

      That foul Booker gave on a Buck player going up for a layup was so blatant yet the refs didn't call it. They aught be ashamed of themselves. I understand letting them play but that was rediculous.

  • @nonamespls3468
    @nonamespls3468 2 년 전 +8

    truly a freak of nature, how can he guard booker upfront, then turnaround to block the lob, in split seconds, I haven't seen that ever ever

    • @nasirwaka9255
      @nasirwaka9255 2 년 전

      And that blocked was the game winner😂😂 Its 99-101 when he made that block. Its crazy tho.

  • @dienauto4087
    @dienauto4087 2 년 전 +43

    He is fearless, same type of action where he wanted to block Capela and got injured. Fear the Freak.

    • @dodger300100
      @dodger300100 2 년 전 +2

      @immafinna betryna y u such a hater lmao ur hating on every comment

    • @dominicverzano2111
      @dominicverzano2111 2 년 전

      @immafinna betryna did u lost on a bet my boi?

    • @gxp6740
      @gxp6740 2 년 전

      @immafinna betryna you are the most fearless guy I know!!!

    • @darraarljod8911
      @darraarljod8911 2 년 전

      @immafinna betryna bro just troll someone else like Ben Simmons or something

  • @servant691
    @servant691 2 년 전 +442

    I swear the hyper-extended knee made him stronger and faster.

  • @PeaceEpieces
    @PeaceEpieces 2 년 전 +240

    Booker is incredible. Dude had 18 fouls and still went hard at the refs late

    • @yestyle
      @yestyle 2 년 전 +6

      It's a glitch maybe the ref ignore the call. Ref want Clippers to win.

    • @blowc1612
      @blowc1612 2 년 전 +4

      @@yestyle Booker plays for the Phoenix Cheats?

    • @smilingcat3851
      @smilingcat3851 2 년 전

      dbook is so inspiring

    • @bodianlanding7777
      @bodianlanding7777 2 년 전 +32

      booker with that unlimited fouls option in Game 4

    • @robbnoble1509
      @robbnoble1509 2 년 전 +8

      They wound the clock back to the 90s for Booker tonight

  • @hwb929299
    @hwb929299 2 년 전 +10

    And the lob dunk at the end of G5 today. Jesus.Two career defining plays

  • @shaanpatel9474
    @shaanpatel9474 2 년 전 +11

    He was 10+ feet away when he turned around and jumped to block it 😯

  • @brownsdubs9751
    @brownsdubs9751 2 년 전 +246

    That could go down as one of the greatest NBA finals blocks in history

    • @80sbaby90sraisedme
      @80sbaby90sraisedme 2 년 전 +10

      I think it is

    • @notoriousdust6946
      @notoriousdust6946 2 년 전 +2

      @UC5KamCEMk55pM-_11jBdQPQ lol

    • @BudokaiHakai
      @BudokaiHakai 2 년 전 +3

      Top 2

    • @datsapaddlin29
      @datsapaddlin29 2 년 전 +36

      @@80sbaby90sraisedme it’s good but still Lebron due to the circumstances.

    • @TheTony024
      @TheTony024 2 년 전 +19

      That block truly came out of nowhere, shit had me shook. I was pissed ABC was replaying the CP3 turnover but not the block.

  • @kreysi03
    @kreysi03 2 년 전 +80

    How was he able to catch up to that? The lob was made and he's still facing booker. And still able to jump that high is amazing. That's literally freakish.

    • @acealbinlayan1861
      @acealbinlayan1861 2 년 전 +3

      Exactly.

    • @robbnoble1509
      @robbnoble1509 2 년 전 +6

      Amazing reflexes and timing, and honestly probably a little bit of foresight and luck with the coordination. Amazing.

    • @amos9804
      @amos9804 2 년 전 +4

      Giannis' speed is insane. Just thinking about his chasedown block on tatum, or just even outrunning craig today. the man is a rocket

    • @jargontaka
      @jargontaka 2 년 전 +6

      He isnt greek freak for nothing.

    • @ersatz9922
      @ersatz9922 2 년 전 +5

      @@robbnoble1509 I wouldn't say it's that much luck, they have been running that setup too much now so he's probably expected it from a mile away. Lucky af with the timing though, it was clean af

  • @MuezickMemes
    @MuezickMemes 2 년 전 +18

    You know its good when they start using Giannis's surname

  • @MarcosBuenrostroLifestyle

    This man Giannis is literally a WEAPON on both sides of the court!

  • @schao7555
    @schao7555 2 년 전 +78

    Wow, Giannis had to switch from booker to ayton while ayton was already airborne on a alley oop and Giannis still got that massive block. Wow 👀

    • @chefcarry2902
      @chefcarry2902 2 년 전 +1

      Not really, there's just a little gap. What impresses me is he was able to gather enough strength to jump and block in such a small amount of time.

    • @sampark5004
      @sampark5004 2 년 전 +2

      On one leg the one he hurt

    • @thekongstocks
      @thekongstocks 2 년 전

      Bad lob tbh

    • @schao7555
      @schao7555 2 년 전

      @@thekongstocks the lob was actually good from booker it got to ayton in the air without any problems

    • @chefcarry2902
      @chefcarry2902 2 년 전

      @@thekongstocks that throw was ideal for a lob, unless ayton jumped early so that book could just throw the ball directly without floating it.

  • @fojemo1661
    @fojemo1661 2 년 전 +73

    That block is NASTYYYY how was he able to recover, Giannis is insane!

  • @kevink6420
    @kevink6420 2 년 전 +18

    This is the best block/defensive play in finals history and possibly NBA history in my opinion. The amount of space he can cover in a second is unbelievable

    • @barantatli
      @barantatli 년 전 +1

      Bruh have you seen Bron's block

    • @jayh4709
      @jayh4709 년 전

      Bro stfu LeBron's block was a million times better defensive play Booker threw a horrible lob pass that Giannis just broke up

    • @tinner1191
      @tinner1191 11 개월 전

      This one’s more difficult… Lebrons was more clutch

  • @ikoikoni
    @ikoikoni 2 년 전 +5

    In a few years we'll see a Secret Base deep rewind of this

  • @da11king
    @da11king 2 년 전 +74

    That was a difficult alleyoop to block! Damn ! Giannis is a freak!

  • @mikropono
    @mikropono 2 년 전 +326

    If Bucks win the championship. That would be the best storyline coming from a near gruesome injury after beating two best teams from East and finalist...then coming from behind 2 games,

    • @Camera728
      @Camera728 2 년 전 +63

      Him growing up piss poor, didnt play ball until he was 14, father passed away a couple years ago, kobe challenging him to win an MVP, and then Kobe challenging him again to win a championship...

    • @lebronjames-di7cq
      @lebronjames-di7cq 2 년 전 +24

      Gruesome injury yet he wants to play and dont want to be sidelined for the rest of the season. I cant imagine how others just twist there ankles a lil bit and some just slips on the floor and then already had a torn acl. What a joke. Giannis is the real one. Mamba mentality.

    • @enhancedemon
      @enhancedemon 2 년 전

      They would have lost to brooklyn if they were healthy

    • @Kavie93
      @Kavie93 2 년 전 +54

      @@enhancedemon my dad would be my mom if he had a vagina

    • @moe_c6316
      @moe_c6316 2 년 전 +28

      @@enhancedemon suns would’ve lost to any of the 3 teams they played if they were healthy

  • @AaaA-ec4sq
    @AaaA-ec4sq 2 년 전 +20

    Don’t ever question his DPOY award ever again....

  • @coffecop4
    @coffecop4 2 년 전 +20

    Skip had the nerve to say this block was overrated smh . This is top 5 all time

  • @underrated7725
    @underrated7725 2 년 전 +18

    Dam! I just thought about how difficult that was for Ginnis to be facing forward while guarding Booker, turned around towards the basket, jump straight up to meet Aton and block his shot. Amazing

  • @anthonytrevino3191
    @anthonytrevino3191 2 년 전 +192

    Damn if this game goes to 7, I’d roll with bucks. They are proving to themselves they can overcome anything this postseason. I feel like Giannis would will the bucks to win

    • @brinecroker7648
      @brinecroker7648 2 년 전 +3

      I'm not so sure the Sun's win another game???? I'd also put money on it! But that's just my opinion not a fact..!

    • @wekibridgestone4003
      @wekibridgestone4003 2 년 전 +15

      just imagine from 2-0 to make it 2-2 what a motivation what a belief.

    • @cashoutsteve2495
      @cashoutsteve2495 2 년 전 +6

      Either the Bucks in 6 or 7, regardless the Bucks win the series!!!

    • @VeteranVandal
      @VeteranVandal 2 년 전

      If will won, yea.

    • @brinecroker7648
      @brinecroker7648 2 년 전 +4

      Yeah if that's not motivation I don't know what is!! I'll be back here after game five and I'm rolling with the Bucks in Phoenix. That's a bold prediction but I have no other choice because the Bucks look UNSTOPPABLE..! See Ya After Game Five.... 👊

  • @2REAL4MOST
    @2REAL4MOST 2 년 전 +12

    That's what we call Playing "Above the Rim"!🏀

  • @giannhssanas5843
    @giannhssanas5843 2 년 전 +6

    This is one of the best things I have ever seen on the NBA.

  • @GeorgeKonstantinidis1971

    Dude played defense on both. He tried to steal the ball from Book and still made time to go for the block. That's impossible man. Impossible

  • @asura3967
    @asura3967 2 년 전 +13

    That’s one of the craziest blocks I’ve seen that recovery was insane giannis is a freak of nature

  • @user-km1yv4xb9f
    @user-km1yv4xb9f 2 년 전 +4

    Giannis had that mamba face
    It’s a beautiful thing seeing Kobe’s students head to head putting up amazing games

  • @dvonnlynch1607
    @dvonnlynch1607 2 년 전 +8

    Wtf did I just watch?
    How did he do that?
    He just hyperextended his knee like 2 weeks ago. He’s not supposed to be able to do that.. WTF 🤯🤯🤯

  • @swaggyjayr8469
    @swaggyjayr8469 2 년 전 +30

    One of the greatest blocks of all time in finals. 🔥

  • @taylorvicker379
    @taylorvicker379 2 년 전 +42

    This man is really a freak, over a wk ago looks like he broke or injured himself but damn that ain’t stopping this man. 😬💪 good luck suns… 😂

  • @Arod315
    @Arod315 2 년 전 +24

    This man said "layup attempt" at 1:06 but Ayton was clearly trying to dunk it.

    • @kevyngreen5038
      @kevyngreen5038 2 년 전 +1

      Ikr, dude was trying to dunk. Who does a layup with two hands.

  • @sshmusky2809
    @sshmusky2809 2 년 전 +11

    Let me remind y’all, this man JUST hyperextended his left knee and is dropping 40 and 10 back to back. Need I have more to say❓

  • @5mviews69
    @5mviews69 2 년 전 +137

    Devin booker with the 9 fouls 🤦🏽‍♂️🤣

    • @gamzilo
      @gamzilo 2 년 전 +21

      More like 12

    • @zICkstep
      @zICkstep 2 년 전 +12

      Fo reel

    • @restes2493
      @restes2493 2 년 전 +6

      Exactly

    • @JAMO-_o0o
      @JAMO-_o0o 2 년 전 +6

      I thought of you get 5 or 6 fouls, you’re out

    • @moelester4085
      @moelester4085 2 년 전 +2

      booker should have been fouled out but the refs didn't want him out

  • @beaniekei8691
    @beaniekei8691 2 년 전 +11

    Best block ever I've ever seen in the Finals in my over 20yrs of watching the NBA!

  • @mt7able
    @mt7able 2 년 전 +13

    This just might be the greatest block in NBA (Finals) history. Right in the clutch!

    • @IamDoomed15
      @IamDoomed15 6 개월 전

      Very close but I think it's still lebrons block, this a harder and a more impressive block but lebron got a clutcher block.

  • @geotechms
    @geotechms 2 년 전 +7

    What an amazing play! G only had one foot on the ground when the ball was in the hands of the shooter. And in a quick step he’s elevated to the height to block the ball!

  • @kamalabduljabbaarIII
    @kamalabduljabbaarIII 2 년 전 +132

    People are going to look at the stats and think Middleton had the better game but honestly I think Giannis had the best game, because he did a lot of great playmaking and defensive plays opposed to just scoring, but still 26 points is great

    • @alxfonso4924
      @alxfonso4924 2 년 전 +9

      no Giannis cant score reliably when they dont have the lead. if u watched the 4th quarter. Middleton brought them home

    • @carnagepool7564
      @carnagepool7564 2 년 전 +46

      @@alxfonso4924 So we just going to ignore all the defensive stops. Got you. This is isn't a team sport, after all.

    • @mykelcontra8335
      @mykelcontra8335 2 년 전 +8

      Gian always double2x so its for his team8 to step up

    • @blowc1612
      @blowc1612 2 년 전 +12

      Well Middleton closed out the game and made huge buckets for the go to and ice the game.

    • @RNHRK
      @RNHRK 2 년 전 +11

      @@alxfonso4924 Giannis does score reliably in the paint no matter what is the score

  • @inphumusfraust995
    @inphumusfraust995 2 년 전 +88

    I'm convinced... Giannis would've been a Gladiator in Ancient Greece..

    • @wonderlandian8465
      @wonderlandian8465 2 년 전 +8

      Hate to be the "well actually" dude but Gladiators were a Roman thing in Greece they had wrestling.

    • @jaimep3432
      @jaimep3432 2 년 전

      @Minecraft Steve there is no either way.

    • @inphumusfraust995
      @inphumusfraust995 2 년 전 +1

      @@wonderlandian8465 I thought they had Gladiators from Greece that fought in Rome...but I guess I stand corrected..

    • @YEDxYED
      @YEDxYED 2 년 전 +1

      Nah, Giannis would’ve written love books and he would’ve been the inventor of the “BJ bell.”

    • @wonderlandian8465
      @wonderlandian8465 2 년 전

      @@inphumusfraust995 I mean that's a possibility , i'm just saying that the Romans were the ones who introduced the concept of "gladiators" fighting in arenas etc

  • @jxmamba9331
    @jxmamba9331 2 년 전 +5

    One of the greatest defensive plays in nba history, young goat🐐

  • @yummyfunnybunny5167
    @yummyfunnybunny5167 2 년 전 +2

    That music at the end... Goosebumps

  • @afb4595
    @afb4595 2 년 전 +143

    James Harden from home: “It takes no skill at all!” 😂

    • @dayday6829
      @dayday6829 2 년 전 +3

      Harden living in yall heads rent free

    • @giovannidarealest3050
      @giovannidarealest3050 2 년 전 +41

      Hes in his "living" room watching Giannis

    • @elijahf8
      @elijahf8 2 년 전 +3

      @@giovannidarealest3050 🤣 AND that's all that matters

    • @kid5042
      @kid5042 2 년 전

      @@giovannidarealest3050 Yes because of injuries if not 4-1 nets. Fakest ring ever

    • @lpjs96
      @lpjs96 2 년 전 +7

      @@dayday6829 it's just easy to remember because that comment of Harden was so blatantly stupid. What would you do if one of your friends would say that he is going to drop 19 in a game of 21 vs any NBA player and he finishes with 0. Which makes him look like a clown. Giannis already accomplished more with the Bucks than Harden with the Rockets. Living rent free in someones head lol people just remember his outlandishly stupid comment because of the absurdity and Harden gets the clapback which he deserves nothing more. Might as well tell others he is more skilled than Shaq, great go and buy yourself a cookie with that.

  • @CripticK1ng
    @CripticK1ng 2 년 전 +122

    easily top 2 finals block of all time to tie the series

    • @jeremyestrada5802
      @jeremyestrada5802 2 년 전 +25

      That's the best finals block of all time let's be real

    • @capitalreckless5516
      @capitalreckless5516 2 년 전 +23

      @@jeremyestrada5802 dont be stupid lol

    • @liftedbari5853
      @liftedbari5853 2 년 전 +12

      @@jeremyestrada5802 lebron says hi

    • @steepfusion9971
      @steepfusion9971 2 년 전 +1

      @@jeremyestrada5802 lebron also

    • @jeremyestrada5802
      @jeremyestrada5802 2 년 전 +18

      I’m not gonna tag every single person no disrespect to lebron the chase down is legendary, but that block right there by giannis is just next level. Like the degree of difficulty to turn around and block a guy already in the air on an alley oop dunk that is crazy like the footwork, explosiveness, body control and timing is just insane

  • @nascondino1700
    @nascondino1700 2 년 전 +4

    Just came back here to say this was the most beautiful sh*t ever

  • @lilsharkes7559
    @lilsharkes7559 2 년 전 +8

    “Blocks the layup attempt” am I the only who noticed Ayton was not trying to attempt a layup 😭😭

  • @TahaKhan-sb2bv
    @TahaKhan-sb2bv 2 년 전 +15

    Mike Breen has the absolute best calls in NBA history

  • @beedebawng2556
    @beedebawng2556 2 년 전 +11

    Most beautiful piece of timing ever.

  • @POET913
    @POET913 2 년 전 +6

    He literally watched the ball go over his head then he jumped up and blocked it

  • @GrammarPolice9
    @GrammarPolice9 2 년 전 +3

    how often do you see an ally get blocked? Giannis is the MAN.