They were able to accept that their aging and that they can no longer dominate the way they used to so they were able to adapt into their new roles that can still impact the teams they are in. Thats key to a long career imo

I don't think anyone not from Chicago who didn't watch the prime D-Rose years will ever understand just how devastating those injuries were, not just to Rose but to the city of Chicago. He was our home-grown second coming of Jordan (or at least, he was the only Bull ever to live up to the same type of hype), and to have so much hope only to have it completely snatched away was soul-crushing. I personally stopped watching basketball for about 10 years, I'd catch random games but had no desire to get emotionally invested again. Only recently within the past few years have I gotten back into it, and at least the one good thing to come out of it is that Rose at least has had a long, productive career

Never forget that Eric Gordon embarrassed MJ’s sons in HS on live TV

As a Kings fan I love Javale he seems like a cool dude nice to have a veteran like that

Brook going from putting up 31 3s in 7 seasons, to 387 3s in his 8th season alone is crazy asf to me

Put Some Respect On McGee He Got The Most Rings 3x Champ

This class is so special to me, this was the first season I watched the NBA , 10 going on 11 years old. I fell in love with the nba. And I remember ALL of these guys as rookies. It’s crazy. I watched them all grow old 😭

“Ja Morant is a loose canon” 😂

Rose still being in the league after all those injuries with a game that early on was based primarily on his athleticism speaks to the type of player he could have become and the legendary career we missed out on 😞

08 an underrated draft

Bro in 2011-12 I thought this draft was on the way to being THE greatest with 96, 84 & 03… Rose just won MVP, Beasley broke out, Mayo was still hoopin, Westbrook & Love broke out to a borderline superstar that year, Gallinari & Eric Gordon looked like they can make an all star appearance at some point, Lopez & Deandre Jordan were clearly future all stars, Hibbert was an all star, Ibaka broke out to a DPOY candidate, Nick BAtum & George Hill were hoopin. Chalmers was great… I thought this class was gonna be top 5 all time. Still turned out great, shoutout to Dragic 🔥

From D Rose, Westbrook, Kevin Love, That 2008 draft was loaded with talent. And can’t forget about EG Eric Gordon. The dude was a sniper from 3. Whether it was the Pelicans or Rockets you could count on Eric knocking down 3’s.

Very nice impression of saying JaVale's name Shaq style.

Ryan Anderson...I forgot about him. He is a prime example of someone who should have been in the league longer

This draft would’ve been better with no injuries

brook lopez still look the same after that much years

6:40 i still remember legendary knicks announcer mike walczewski saying DANILOOOO GALINARRRRRIIIIIIII

What if D Rose never played for Tibbs. He might still be a top PG today.

I love videos like this so much-you are making me feel nostalgic.

Great Vid Like Always!🔥🔥

One of the most underrated draft classes of all time 💯 My most favorite player here is Gallo since he was so fun to watch back in his prime and he can shoot the lights out 👌

I don't think Micheal Beasley was a bust. I would consider him as a player who peaked early

Thankyou Andy for good video

A fantastic draft year,good friends!!!:-D

Bomb video Andy !

The sleep video GOAT is back ❤️

Wooooooo andy uploaded

I've had a thing for this class since 2008. I followed them very closely...the depth is insane.

Eric Gordon's injuries are often ignored. He was thought of highly enough to be the key piece in the CP3 trade to the clippers. Then after being one of the scapegoats for Anthony Davis in New Orleans, he helped James Harden in Houston.

That shot at Thanasis😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

So glad you're getting your subs up Andy. So well deserved. Been watching for a long time. Love hearing you talk hoops brother keep it up

Crazy to see them still in the league hope they keep it going next season

Brook Lopez was still a very good defensive player while at Stanford. It's just Robin was the defensive grit-and-grind type of center at Stanford who carried that into the NBA. For example, this Brook Lopez triple double was pretty eye popping in the day: January 25, 2007: Stanford vs USC (65-50 W) at Maples Pavilion: 18 pts, 12 blocks, 11 rebounds, 33 minutes Edit: At the time, USC had future NBA coach Tim Floyd, and future NBA players Taj Gibson, Nick Young, and Gabe Pruitt. Gibson was effectively their five, although they started a taller player alongside him.

Aging and injuries comes with benefits , and they have to change and adapt their playstyles with provision. It's just serious to think that Derrick has to change his playstyle , to avoid constant injuries. Even Westbrook has to take a bench role to give his energy , spark plug off the bench. Lopez Twins , were really impactful centers , well brook was the really best player than Robin. He really did his best on helping the Bucks win that championship , sorry robin. Kevin Love , giving alot of empty stats , as he tries to sacrifice his stats for a champ . And Eric Gordon , 6TH Man , James Harden , Into 3PT Shooter in Houston Best Years.

I may sort of dislike Russ because of the whole Lakers situation but I really respect him.

Javale McGee may have been on Shaqtin a Fool many times and just being a klutz, but for him to last in the NBA for a long time is kinda impressive. Plus he won rings so thats something he can take to the bank. I still remember the time Yao dunked on him.

I feel so bad for D-Rose, battled with injuries. I salute you bro, Forever MVP in our hearts🌹

HAHAHA. That "you can assume" took me out 😂

There is another dozen he didn't mention that are almost as good as the 2nd string he mentioned.It's crazy deep.

2008 NBA Draft BEST PLAYERS: Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, Brook Lopez, Eric Gordon, Ryan Anderson, Goran Dragić, Serge Ibaka, Danilo Gallinari, Nicolas Batum, George Hill, DeAndre Jordan, Roy Hibbert Two MVPs in one draft is no short order. Although hindsight has really really opened up the debate on whether either Award was truly deserved. Rose won in 2011 because the media (who votes on MVP) was basically mad at LeBron for “The Decision” and refused to give him his third MVP in a row, despite LeBron clearly being the best player. Then, Russell Westbrook basically stat padded his way to an MVP by becoming only the 2nd player to average a triple double for an entire season. Beyond them, Love, Ibaka and Lopez claimed NBA championships as 3rd and 4th guys later in their careers. Gordon and Anderson were elite level snipers from deep at their apexes. Jordan was a walking double double. Dragic was an elite PG. Batum, Hill, and Hibbert all had great runs as role players.

I remember Serge Ibaka aka Mafuzzy Chef as a defensive monster then suddenly became a good offensive player. Great role player or borderline All Star on any contender team. Ibaka should win DPOY at least 2 times throughout his career.

Great draft class

I was 6 during the 2008 NBA draft. I watched the first round having zero idea what a draft was, so I was very disappointed when there wasn't any basketball played that night lmao.

Good video Andy! 🤠

And then there's Lebron and Chris Paul, the only active players in their respective draft class. Correct me if I'm wrong.

mhmmmhhm Thanasis! 😂😭

Bruh PG and Gordon have the most horrible injuries in their draft class and they’re the only ones still active?

All about mindset, if you ask me the 06 draft should be playing at a decent level right now atleast a handful of them but the thinking of I’m good I already got paid and oh I had 1 or two small injuries so I just give up is what cuts careers short, but a lot of the 08 draft class said eff that 08 wasn’t that long ago and i can still do this thing.

"Keep chugging along in the twilight years" 🤣

If D-Rose stayed healthy, would he have surpassed Westbrook as the best player in this draft?

You did Javale dirty!!!! he was ballon out with the warriors and lakers in his later years

AYO with that thumbnail

I don't remember what 2k it was but I use to cook dudes with Eircom gordon on the hornets.

Have had a few beers. Dont usually click on new channels cuz i just like to watch/listen to the ones i like. Clicked on this one thinking it was a new one (cuz of the beers lol). Then i hear the voice and went "wait, thats not a new channel. I know this voice" looool.

Loved JaVale with the Warriors

1:56 I really wish the nba would go back giving away awards in front of the fans. Makes the fans feel part of the accomplishment. Also just looks better imo

Kevin Love’s peak was better than guys like Amare, Griffin, Bosh and a bunch more. He was elite in Minnesota but he took a back seat in Cleveland

Magee is a 3x mvp and 3x champ and best vlogger of all time put some respect on him

Westbrook is the only guard with 25k pts 8k rebs and 8k asts keep going Brodie

Westbrook is the only guard with 25k pts 8k rebs and 8k asts keep going brodie

10:53 classic javale moment

Goran Dragic super underrated!

2010 draft class had 2 players with both of the worst injuries in basketball

"Players still making an impact..." while Dressbrick is onscreen is either the sickest burn or the worst oversight.

Mike Beasley is not a bust, he’s an absolute baller

Rose might be the most respected Hooper in the Generation the man has 0 haters

Nic Batum reminds me so much of Shane Battier

I need an Al Horford video 🥲🥲

Ibaka is still playing very good here in Europe, ay Bayern Munchen last season.

So... a class of various Vince Carters?!?!

But I will give my respect towards DeAndre , Javale , Nic , Danilo . These just had great impacts on other teams , however i will always know Danilo Gallinari , on every trade that he is in.

I feel old

Can you make a video about the 2024 celtics championship please?

How u said DeAndre Jordan was essential to Denver ring but not Javale McGee was to the Lakers bubble ring

2008's longevity, and look Lebron damn. Still in he's prime

Maybe the economic crash affected them and their families enough for them to understand that they have a gold mine infront of them. Idk if thats true but its kinda interesting that its the 2008 class

This guy never watched Westbrook in the Playoffs. He was a disaster for the Clippers and you could even say a 6th man for the Mavs.

Eric Gordon & Danilo Gallinari need sign Boston to get RING next season 💪🔥💪

He's got Zoobooks-ass music in the background in the D. Rose section.

I honestly believe this is the last year we see Rose on an NBA court :(

This might be the Deepest draft class ever fr

How about 2007 draft class and their longevity

Video: d rose suffering acl injury Music: 🕺🏽 💃🏽 🪩

Can we take a look at the 2003 NBA draft?

Get rid of the weird background music

can we get the 1986 draft class: the disaster draft

Idk why nuggets afraid to use d jordan last playoffs when it's clear they needee size to counter wolves big men

Beasley plays in the Big 3

Beasley ain’t a bust bro was efficient didn’t get the right opportunity

They probably used d rose's knees to make a sacrifice

The remaining active players in the 2008 draft class were born in 1988.

Thanasis =🐐

The disrespect for McGee has to stop. Shaq has done irreparable damage to his legacy. You don’t find too many 7’ athletic bigs that can contribute at a high level consistently. That’s why he keeps “appearing” on an NBA roster.

The 2008 class knew that the financial crisis was destroying the economy so they changed their mindset 😅😅😅

Kevin Love > to the Warriors 🙏

Nicolas* Batum...please respect the french name ! You not say Dan for Danilo Galinari.

4:56 says who??!

16 year is not that long specially in this era.

Man i miss george hill

Redrafting this: 1. Derrick Rose 2. Russell Westbrook 3. Kevin Love 4. Brook Lopez 5. Eric Gordon 6. Serge Ibaka 7. Goran Dragić 8. Roy Hibbert 9. DeAndre Jordan 10. O. J. Mayo