EP #001 : TOP 5
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EP #001 : TOP 5
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About this listen
In this first episode of HoopTakeJase, Jase dives into his personal rankings of basketball players, discussing his criteria for defining a point guard and revising his previous top lists.
Defining and Ranking Point Guards: (0:00 - 3:00)
Jase defines a point guard as the primary playmaker and extension of the coach on the court. He revises his top five all-time point guards to be, in no particular order: LeBron James, Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, Magic Johnson, and Steph Curry (1:51). He specifically discusses why Curry is included despite some viewing him as a shooter, highlighting his impact and MVPs (2:01).
Top 5 Best Players All-Time: (3:01 - 4:54)
Jase shares his list of the five best players he has personally witnessed, focusing on talent and game impact:
- LeBron James
- Kobe Bryant
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Kevin Durant
- Michael Jordan (3:52)
Top 5 Favorite Players All-Time: (4:55 - 9:49)
Finally, Jase lists his favorite players based on personal enjoyment and nostalgia:
- LeBron James (5:03)
- Carmelo Anthony (5:32)
- JR Smith (6:05)
- Kyrie Irving (7:07)
- Jimmy Butler (7:41)
Jase concludes the episode by praising Jimmy Butler's career arc and discussing the potential of the Philadelphia 76ers team that included Butler, Ben Simmons, and Joel Embiid (8:41).