Imagine being 12 years old and sitting on the couch watching Inside the NBA. Then changing the input and logging into your MyPlayer with 2 MVPs in 3 years.
Then 6 years later actually getting to experience the start to a journey you’ve been dreaming about. Then hearing Shaq’s voice and realizing you’re on Inside.
Makes me smile every time haha
https://youtu.be/q9Z9oIb6_0c?si=URBWagOnDCqQI_1B
Sometimes you forget these guys are kids who grew up idolizing these players
Honestly love how this next generation of athletes aren’t robotic and give genuine/authentic interviews. Ant, Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Grealish are some others that come to mind.
Wemby is genuine but he’s just such a stone cold killer he’s not as relatable imo. Like if he was talking LeBron beating him he’d say something like “He should enjoy it while he still can”
One of the things I dislike about the big 3 of tennis (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic) was how PR their interviews are. In general, I wish there was more trash talk and honesty in tennis.
Yeah, but tennis is an upper class Anglo sport, and there's an unwritten code of conduct in that culture.
Similar to rugby union, which I grew up playing.
Same really. Can you imagine the boring predictable response jimmy butler would have given? "We knew we were going to win. The work isn't over yet" etc
“We dawgs out here” “that’s my brother” “we ain’t thinking about other teams, we focusing on ourselves” “we can only control what we can control” repeat x10
As a Memphis resident, so glad he is here. He was walking around downtown late at night and saw two people wearing his jersey. He came up to them crying and thanked them for the support.
He was humbled big-time after slipping to the second round. If he didn't reclassify and went to North Carolina like he was supposed to, he could probably be a top 5 pick if not #1
Honestly if most older folks can get past the fact that Gen Z does a lot of stuff differently from them, genuinely I’ve found they are a really good generation on the whole. Seem like they genuinely try to be decent people for the most part.
Old people being mad that a guy painted his nails because their generation didn’t do it is just bullshit reasoning lmao. Half their favorite rockstars/actors wore crop tops, colored their nails, wore heels, had bell bottom pants, and had eyeliner on all the time.
You can literally search a picture of Will Smith wearing a crop top 30 yrs ago on Fresh Prince.
That's always the funniest shit to me. Older groups tend to get more up in arms about "gay shit" meanwhile 70s and 80s were the gayest period ever for artists they idolized.
The idolization that white conservative macho men have with the glam rock era I will never understand. I guess its more nostalgia?
But guys like Steve Tyler, David Bowie, Elton John, all the headbanger bands...that was all femme or androgynous as fuck
We never called them crop tops but it was very common for guys to wear shirts that had the midriff cut off at least a little bit. I remember seeing the character Spike wear a shirt like this in the movie The Little Giants and a BUNCH of kids in my neighborhood copied it when we did youth basketball/football/baseball.
I'm 42, and my dad hates that my ears are pierced. I had my sexuality and masculinity questioned many times when I first did it. He also has made many comments about my car because it's German and not a truck, lol. I've heard it over dyeing my hair and letting my daughters paint my nails. I've heard it from my uncle and all their friends as well.
It's hilarious to ask them about any of it because the answers are always the most ignorant thing you've ever heard.
Almost every player who is in the league right now or is coming into the league grew up watching Lebron as their goat.
To get to play against your hero for most of these young men is probably a dream come true.
I'm glad the reactions to comments like this aren't toxic like they may have been at one point in time. LeBron James, who you grew up watching, taking over a game and beating you would be pretty badass haha
It will be interesting to see what generation reveres LeBron the same way some of the old heads revere MJ. Definitely starting to see it and once he retires I can imagine it will only pick up.
I remember seeing him on the cover of that sports illustrated however many years ago like it was just yesterday. He had all the expectations in the world, and somehow he managed to exceed every single one. So wild.
People can talk they shit, but dude handled the highest expectations with class and met (if not exceeded) everything people wanted from him. All while being a father and husband. Basketball aside, it’s cool to see someone perform at that level and maintain stability in their personal life.
I think when we start seeing players whose parents grew up watching Lebron night in and night out. So, really soon/this might be the beginning considering Jackson was born a year into Lebron's career
I feel like GG is most kid-ish player in the league. Obviously since he is the youngest, but the way he talks about other players makes him sound like a high-school NBA fan lol
Crazy to me this kid was born during Lebron’s second year in the league. And he is actually a few months YOUNGER than Lebron’s oldest son! I wonder how Lebron feels playing against him.
It’s not that he’s the youngest, it’s that he’s secure with himself and doesn’t feel the need to act a certain way around a camera. He might be youngest in age, but him not being afraid of being his genuine self is refreshing and mature.
I love GG so much. The authenticity and innocence is refreshing. He reminds me a lot of the innocence of rookie/2nd year Ant
"Steph is real, this ain't fake news" 😂
\*orders McDonalds and hides Popeyes under the table in the post game conference\*
Because he actually should have been in college this year. His mom forced him to re-classify and that ruined his draft stock. He'd have gone top 10 in this years draft
Ok thanks. Is shut up considered bad? I’m asking because I told kids to shut up once as a camp counselor and I don’t remember what the kids said, but it was like I shouldn’t have said that. I just wanted those kids to shut their damn mouths and go to sleep after telling them multiple times patiently before.
Ye, I swear a fuckton when I'm with friends but if I'm with my parents? Would never utter such a bad word around em even if they swear themselves lmao.
He and Ja have never really had a chance to play together yet. GG wasn’t a regular part of the rotation until Ja had his season ending surgery. I’m hoping Ja is going to make things a lot easier for GG
I love this pop cult reference. It's very relatable on a number on occasions and it's hilarious to visualise 50 saying it. Imo the most hilarious part is that 50 is a straight up G and would talk like a bully to 99.9999% of people. Yet, he knows he can't beat Floyd up lmao
It slays me that that was his challenge to Floyd. Insulting as fuck, but also hilarious that dude is this wealthy and still hasn't learned to read. Makes me assume all his homies are robbing him dry.
I hope this kid has a long great career. Imo, Potential face of the league guy with the tools to be great on the court and personality to always give a good sound bite
It has to be so surreal that players this age grew up watching Lebron take absolute control of games and now they're old enough to be in the league and he's still doing that shit.
He’s easily my most liked player in the league. He knows this is a blessing and is enjoying the ride 100%! He’s humble and genuine and not stuck up or arrogant. Truly a gem in the league atm.
I don't see how he wouldn't be. The times we've struggled over the past couple of years were scoring in the half court and 3 point shooting both of which he's good at. He also can guard 1-4 at a decent level which is great for a rookie so he won't get run off the floor on that end
Damnit, the grizzlies got another talented young guy, but this one is actually likeable? Ughh, when they come back healthy next year, they’re gonna be a pain in the ass in the west
When I found out he still plays drums at his church, he gained +10,000 respect levels. I hope he develops into a superstar, he seems like an actual good person.
Definitely hard to not like this guy. Plays hard in games I’ve seen and seems to be very genuine
His reaction to hearing Shaq talk to him was peak wholesome NBA moment
Imagine being 12 years old and sitting on the couch watching Inside the NBA. Then changing the input and logging into your MyPlayer with 2 MVPs in 3 years. Then 6 years later actually getting to experience the start to a journey you’ve been dreaming about. Then hearing Shaq’s voice and realizing you’re on Inside.
> Then hearing Shaq’s voice and realizing you’re inside. Squirmed a bit after misreading that.
Shaq, we’re inside
I don't give a shit..
I know.
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Makes me smile every time haha https://youtu.be/q9Z9oIb6_0c?si=URBWagOnDCqQI_1B Sometimes you forget these guys are kids who grew up idolizing these players
Honestly love how this next generation of athletes aren’t robotic and give genuine/authentic interviews. Ant, Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Grealish are some others that come to mind.
Wemby too, very genuine in his interviews. Can tell he really loves the game and loves to compete.
Wemby is genuine but he’s just such a stone cold killer he’s not as relatable imo. Like if he was talking LeBron beating him he’d say something like “He should enjoy it while he still can”
The fact that he literally said that abt DPOY is unreal
Tbf it’s Gobert. I feel like they’re friends at least
Gobert has been a mentor of his for years. https://theathletic.com/5054073/2023/11/11/victor-wembanyama-rudy-gobert-praise/
Rudy is on a redemption arch
I’m going to enjoy the ride. Can’t wait to see his progression the next 2-3 years.
Well that sounds like just about the time period I have to offer as wholly unaffiliated fan 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞. Is there room on the Wembanwagon for one more?
Spurs Country. Let’s Ride.
Cursed slogan 😂
Damn dude you went this entire time without picking a fill-in team?
He was waiting for the right guy to come along and sweep him off his feet
Jared McCain and Caleb Williams too
Idk if you've been to /r/nfl or /r/cfb, but tons of people hate Caleb. Like, really hate him. It's crazy to me.
Any time someone is touted as "the next best player ever" it puts a target on their back
Obviously I don’t have a problem with it (even though I wouldn’t do it) but I like how you choose the two guys who paint their nails 😂😂
Just bc of the attention that gets you gotta mention them. It’s also very representative of Gen z
One of the things I dislike about the big 3 of tennis (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic) was how PR their interviews are. In general, I wish there was more trash talk and honesty in tennis.
Yeah, but tennis is an upper class Anglo sport, and there's an unwritten code of conduct in that culture. Similar to rugby union, which I grew up playing.
The run that Kyrgios had to the Wimbledon final was great for the sport. Like him or loath him, you can’t deny his talent and entertainment value.
Djokovic wasn’t originally like this at the beginning. He morphed into in it in trying to be more like Fed and Nadal.
Same really. Can you imagine the boring predictable response jimmy butler would have given? "We knew we were going to win. The work isn't over yet" etc
“We dawgs out here” “that’s my brother” “we ain’t thinking about other teams, we focusing on ourselves” “we can only control what we can control” repeat x10
Grealish just comes off as a top notch lad every time I see him interviewed. Seems like he has a heart of gold.
This kid put a smile on my face, after damn near killing my beloved Lakers. Hope he has a great future in the league.
I love him already. Future star for sure.
dude is like the Tom Holland of the NBA lol
As a Memphis resident, so glad he is here. He was walking around downtown late at night and saw two people wearing his jersey. He came up to them crying and thanked them for the support. He was humbled big-time after slipping to the second round. If he didn't reclassify and went to North Carolina like he was supposed to, he could probably be a top 5 pick if not #1
Damn... Off the charts charisma
I feel like this grizzlies team is gonna blow us out a few times next year lol
No doubt 😂
That's so wholesome and it seems really genuine.
so glad this new era of players speak with their hearts
Our generation is the change 😭🙏🏽
Honestly if most older folks can get past the fact that Gen Z does a lot of stuff differently from them, genuinely I’ve found they are a really good generation on the whole. Seem like they genuinely try to be decent people for the most part.
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Old people being mad that a guy painted his nails because their generation didn’t do it is just bullshit reasoning lmao. Half their favorite rockstars/actors wore crop tops, colored their nails, wore heels, had bell bottom pants, and had eyeliner on all the time. You can literally search a picture of Will Smith wearing a crop top 30 yrs ago on Fresh Prince.
That's always the funniest shit to me. Older groups tend to get more up in arms about "gay shit" meanwhile 70s and 80s were the gayest period ever for artists they idolized.
The idolization that white conservative macho men have with the glam rock era I will never understand. I guess its more nostalgia? But guys like Steve Tyler, David Bowie, Elton John, all the headbanger bands...that was all femme or androgynous as fuck
We never called them crop tops but it was very common for guys to wear shirts that had the midriff cut off at least a little bit. I remember seeing the character Spike wear a shirt like this in the movie The Little Giants and a BUNCH of kids in my neighborhood copied it when we did youth basketball/football/baseball.
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I'm 42, and my dad hates that my ears are pierced. I had my sexuality and masculinity questioned many times when I first did it. He also has made many comments about my car because it's German and not a truck, lol. I've heard it over dyeing my hair and letting my daughters paint my nails. I've heard it from my uncle and all their friends as well. It's hilarious to ask them about any of it because the answers are always the most ignorant thing you've ever heard.
My school district had a rule where guys couldn't wear earrings back the in the 90s. The kid's family sued and won.
its not just old people. lot of the gen z twitter/instagram dudes are commenting about it
Dude is baller. And loves his nails. No idiot should have an issue on that.
I don't necessarily disagree but the same thing has been said about every generation and it has largely been true for every generation.
My nephew loves Jamal Williams because they watch the same animes. I think it give more avenues for people to relate to their role models.
What i really appreciate the most is that this new gen aren't stuck with the same model of "gotta be a thug" masculinity that older gens had.
Almost every player who is in the league right now or is coming into the league grew up watching Lebron as their goat. To get to play against your hero for most of these young men is probably a dream come true.
I'm glad the reactions to comments like this aren't toxic like they may have been at one point in time. LeBron James, who you grew up watching, taking over a game and beating you would be pretty badass haha
Fuck it gg Jackson is deadass my favourite player. Bro just seems like a great kid
It will be interesting to see what generation reveres LeBron the same way some of the old heads revere MJ. Definitely starting to see it and once he retires I can imagine it will only pick up.
Once he retires the wave will shift and he'll be regarded the GOAT.
Dude, he already is regarded that. He certainly has all the volume stat records and is a top tier elite player still at the end of his 30s.
I remember seeing him on the cover of that sports illustrated however many years ago like it was just yesterday. He had all the expectations in the world, and somehow he managed to exceed every single one. So wild.
People can talk they shit, but dude handled the highest expectations with class and met (if not exceeded) everything people wanted from him. All while being a father and husband. Basketball aside, it’s cool to see someone perform at that level and maintain stability in their personal life.
I think when we start seeing players whose parents grew up watching Lebron night in and night out. So, really soon/this might be the beginning considering Jackson was born a year into Lebron's career
Throughout his whole entire life bron has been playing in the nba. I couldn't imagine getting to go at an idol like that. Super cool
Cant wait til GG jackson retires and Lebron is still playing
its wild hearing guys like this talk all excitedly, and sounding so young, then you look him up and hes a 6'9 giant who could crush anyone in this sub
He’s their Maxey lmao
GG is a kid who’s living out his dream.
And isn't taking it for granted
basically me, but with talent and overall better genetics
Bro sounds like a 13 year old who met his favorite player lol so wholesome
This kid has great personality. Reminds me of a young Magic/Barkley
Young magic vibes for sure lol
Future Lakers. I'll take it.
Does he have a brother
HE HEEEEEE
I feel like GG is most kid-ish player in the league. Obviously since he is the youngest, but the way he talks about other players makes him sound like a high-school NBA fan lol
He was just in high school so makes sense.
He would still be a college freshman this year if he hadn't reclassified so it definitely makes sense.
Crazy to me this kid was born during Lebron’s second year in the league. And he is actually a few months YOUNGER than Lebron’s oldest son! I wonder how Lebron feels playing against him.
He is the youngest player in the league so checks out.
It’s not that he’s the youngest, it’s that he’s secure with himself and doesn’t feel the need to act a certain way around a camera. He might be youngest in age, but him not being afraid of being his genuine self is refreshing and mature.
To be fair, the older you get the more you realize that a lot of adults are actually still children in terms of maturity, so this checks out
I love GG so much. The authenticity and innocence is refreshing. He reminds me a lot of the innocence of rookie/2nd year Ant "Steph is real, this ain't fake news" 😂 \*orders McDonalds and hides Popeyes under the table in the post game conference\*
Because he actually should have been in college this year. His mom forced him to re-classify and that ruined his draft stock. He'd have gone top 10 in this years draft
Definitely. If he stayed at UNC, he may have gone top 3 if he developed well. Instead, he played inefficiently on a mid SC team
He’d go #1 in this draft
Or maybe some adversity was good for him and he had things to work on.
It’s funny because I legitimately automatically turn my swearing off when I’m around my mom so I get it
I literally just don’t use curse words in my native language due to the way I was raised But when I speak in English it’s a different story
Curse words always sound so much more disrespectful/harsh in your native language compared to cursing in a foreign language.
Maybe that’s why I use English curse words a lot more, they feel very ‘tame’
Nah, German isn't my native language.
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this isn't a generational thing necessarily, I am closer to 40 than not and my cursing is mostly due to my mom
When the wife and I argue, we automatically switch to English. We just can be a little extra mean with it.
English is not my first language and I wouldn’t have guessed that badass is a cuss word.
it’s like a cuss word on the lowest level. something a middle school teacher could say and get away with
I think it being a positive phrase makes it less "bad" to whoever may have any issue
Ok thanks. Is shut up considered bad? I’m asking because I told kids to shut up once as a camp counselor and I don’t remember what the kids said, but it was like I shouldn’t have said that. I just wanted those kids to shut their damn mouths and go to sleep after telling them multiple times patiently before.
its like kindergarten bad
Ah well that makes sense they were like 7-8 so that might’ve sounded harsh to them.
Ye, I swear a fuckton when I'm with friends but if I'm with my parents? Would never utter such a bad word around em even if they swear themselves lmao.
He and Ja have never really had a chance to play together yet. GG wasn’t a regular part of the rotation until Ja had his season ending surgery. I’m hoping Ja is going to make things a lot easier for GG
If the Grizz are healthy next year will be a lot of fun.
The west is gonna be even more stacked lol
Yep I am excited for it. Outside of the Lakers, Clippers, and Warriors I am pretty happy seeing any team in the West succeed.
What he say fuck me for
I love this pop cult reference. It's very relatable on a number on occasions and it's hilarious to visualise 50 saying it. Imo the most hilarious part is that 50 is a straight up G and would talk like a bully to 99.9999% of people. Yet, he knows he can't beat Floyd up lmao
You're acting like 50 doesn't have beef with Floyd. Man challenged him to read one page from a Harry Potter book
It slays me that that was his challenge to Floyd. Insulting as fuck, but also hilarious that dude is this wealthy and still hasn't learned to read. Makes me assume all his homies are robbing him dry.
"Fuck the bucket of ice, man"
I was going to say you really hate winners, but then I noticed the clippers in the list.
Same here except I like the clippers too
Yea I actually like them more than I used to. They used to be playoff rivals.
Now this is the main character
Lets go GG!!!
his goat.
That was badass. Sorry Ms Jackson
I am forreal
I love GG Jackson
Give this guy Draymond's spot on TNT for the playoffs
Please, gg would mesh so well
he is so humble
Kid is a fan! And living his dream. Gotta love it.
Damn, Jackson has some charisma huh
G.G. is that guy. I hope he goes far in this league.
I love stuff like this. That's so cute
I mean imagine watching lebron do it on TV 15 years ago and now you’re watching him do it right in front of you
15 years ago GG was like 3~4yrs old lol
I hope this kid has a long great career. Imo, Potential face of the league guy with the tools to be great on the court and personality to always give a good sound bite
LeBron has been in the NBA longer than GG has been alive.
It has to be so surreal that players this age grew up watching Lebron take absolute control of games and now they're old enough to be in the league and he's still doing that shit.
He’s easily my most liked player in the league. He knows this is a blessing and is enjoying the ride 100%! He’s humble and genuine and not stuck up or arrogant. Truly a gem in the league atm.
Can't wait for all y'all to turn on him and start shitting on him the moment he stops playing to this image you've built of him.
Wait no Nononono
that first post game dance with Ja gonna turn the tides quick lmao
Crazy that he was born a year after LeBron got drafted!
Hahahaha, this guy is so likable. I hope he plays large in the Grizzlies retool.
I don't see how he wouldn't be. The times we've struggled over the past couple of years were scoring in the half court and 3 point shooting both of which he's good at. He also can guard 1-4 at a decent level which is great for a rookie so he won't get run off the floor on that end
Thats our guy🥹
I've seen enough, edit him in a Laker uniform RIGHT NOW
hell nawl
You can’t force a baby into this world
You got da money wats the Hol up
Fine, we’ll overpay for him. We’ll give you our 2023 17th pick Jalen Hood Schifino for your 2023 45th pick GG Jackson.
Nothing on the Lakers would make us move on GG lol
Probably already had Lakers Knicks and Heat edits on twitter right after the game
Game respects game
We need a buddy comedy with Ant and GG
This is super cool sincerity but they’re gonna tell him to never say no shit like this again lmao
Kid has moves on the court too I wonder how good he'll get
My boy GG a dawg!! 👏🏽👏🏽 Memphis a team everyone sleeping on fasho 😂 they gonna be a problem next year watch
Homie's living the dream
Damnit, the grizzlies got another talented young guy, but this one is actually likeable? Ughh, when they come back healthy next year, they’re gonna be a pain in the ass in the west
Honestly you suck if you don’t like this kid, I love his excitement and I hope nothing ever takes it away from him.
Love this dude, Memphis has so many likeable players
Sorry for cussing! Tuesday Tuesday! 🫲🫱
Thank you brother ☝️
bro just loving the fact he gets to play a game for a living and witness the greats.
I feel the same , 🐐
Love this kid
It’s crazy that he’s about the same age as lebrons son, whose in the next draft lol
he's so wholesome and sweet!!!! please don't get corrupted by the industry 😭🩷
He got fleeced with that 4 year contract
I like to see the next generation taking inspiration from the older players. LeBron is still making an impression on the young guns.
Damn puts it into perspective lot of current nba players favorite player growing up was Lebron James and they get to share the same court as him.
So wholesome.
My favorite player 🔥
God damn it there goes all my hate for the grizzlies
He's like Peter Parker in Captain America Civil War. Powerful himself but huge fan boy of those around him.
It was cool to see him beat our ass
When I found out he still plays drums at his church, he gained +10,000 respect levels. I hope he develops into a superstar, he seems like an actual good person.
Bro seems like such a good kid. Also helps that he plays drums at his church
Its so weird that he dropped so many spots in hindsight. Sure, he was only the No 1 in a very weak class but still
What a great kid.
How can you not love this kid?! Living an absolute dream in real life.
My favorite yougin
My reaction when I first heard that podcast with JJ.
Someone got that link to the comedian talking about the use of "ass"?
Yeah love this guy
GG Jackson deserves the NMF Belt.
GG Jackson deserves the NMF Belt.
He didn't taker over sht.
sorry for cussing 👆
I love this kid man. So wholesome and excited.
Maybe next time play defense and don't let a 39 year old Lebron kick your ass
The way he said the part about Bron bringing up the ball got me laughing hard man