@SlyAngel911
This is good proof of how psychology is important in basketball. The guy was mentaly challenged before even taking his first shot, the environment, the pressure, the situation, he was not ready for that and he got destroyed. Sad for him, but a good reminder that confidence and mental are 2 very important things for a shooter.
@staidenofanarchy
Just goes to show how much competitive drive and handling pressure goes into being a pro athlete. Dude cracked under the slightest of hounding while Kenny used to shoot the lights out of the building in front of tens of thousands of people
@dylan_1313
Them putting Shaq against a 10 year old in free throws is hilarious
@jamaaldavis6243
As an NBA Fan that also happens to be a classical pianist, I always appreciate that you often utilize both Chopin and Satie’s compositions in your videos. Appreciate your content!
@clean6089
The ability of Jimmy to over dramatize a story like this will never be matched haha! Great content lol
@danieljd6776
Pressure as a shooter is a real thing. In high school practice I would make over 90 percent of my free throws. Our coach kept stats for this in practice. In games, I was 71 percent. In high pressure situations I remember my hands literally trembling. I have all the respect in the world for pros who perform at the top level in full arenas with people screaming and sometimes even threatening them.
@jackjohnson5714
I think the biggest thing is that Miracola basically uses a single shooting motion and has perfected a single shot and rhythm for given situations, whereas Kenny was able to adapt given the constraints of the environment being a former professional. If you can't adapt your shot at all, you're not taking your game to the next step. Props to Kenny for winning.
@hunter4229
You know that contest with Terry for the “Jet” nickname was personal for Kenny. You KNOW he wouldn’t lose that contest. You know he misses having any reason to be competitive again and will jump at the chance to feel that “rush” again.
@davidboucher6450
Bird said in an interview that he had the advantage in the 3 point contest because he faced players that were skilled at shooting 3's but didn't play many minutes and in as much pressure as he did night after night. The psychological aspect of the game is huge.
@deiondre0
Im so glad you made a video on this segment from Inside the NBA. Easily one of the funniest moments ever from that show. Kenny put that New Yorker hustle on full display with the rest of the crew leading Anthony into Kenny’s trap. Dude came in overconfident and they basically gassed him up to get utterly humbled
@mmj9395
7:15 Kenny is already licking his fingers to get ready. 🤣🤣
@Herbalizer28
Glad to see someone recognize Kenny...casuals will dismiss him because he is sitting next to 2 top-50 players of all time, but Kenny was a starter for most of his career in the NBA..which makes him a standout even among other NBA players ! A great 3pt shooter in an era when it wasn't considered a great shot...he could be an all-star in this era !
@benyoungblade
It seemed pretty clear that the dude only practices free throws and college three pointers in a very specific less stress setting. This was completely out of the dudes comfort zone he was destined to miss nearly every-shot in that setting. That said, nice story telling as always and agreed on the fact that NBA players are on another planet when it comes to skill.
@RandomShowerThoughts
Nah they never gonna let this man live this down 🤣🤣🤣
@HawksNestYT
8:28 think of how actually intimidating that sight is 💀
@prestons1
it’s crazy how underrated kenny is when he’s sitting next to Shaq and Charles Barkley, people don’t realize how hard it is to do what he does - he demands respect
@brettrossi034
I will say, in all his world record attempts, he never had Kenny, Shaq and Chuck chirping and trash talking throughout 😂 they put him through the ringer and the heat! Love your stuff Jimmy! You're the man
@Jixon_Nosefson
"A 7 foot echoing monolith." them boys were RUUUUUUTHLESS
@shadhinov
4:37 jimmy made kenny seem like an anime final boss with the music
@Nicken_Chuggets