Rachel Nichols: Success of Jazz in NBA playoffs should come as no surprise | The Jump

Rachel Nichols: Success of Jazz in NBA playoffs should come as no surprise | The Jump | ESPN

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Rachel Nichols kicks off The Jump by discussing that the success of the Utah Jazz in the 2018 NBA playoffs should come as no surprise to fans.
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@septimiusseverus165 6 жыл бұрын

Rubio has been a pro since he was 14 (in the world's second best league) and has been Spain's PG for about 10 years which means he went to multiple big finals (Olympics, Euros, World Championships)... Sky high basketball IQ... I don't know what Russ was thinking

@anthonyvcamacho 6 жыл бұрын

Literally every analyst on both networks had Thunder coming out in 6-7, and now that their down 3-1 you say it's no surprise the Jazz are up? Foh. Can we just give Utah the credit they're due, outplaying the OKC in every way.

@abemickeygaming7742 6 жыл бұрын

Anthony Camacho it's not hard to outplay a team that doesn't pass the ball amongst one another..one team is playing great defense and the other isn't at all..what's happening in this series should be happening Utah is the better overall team

@samiracosta7444 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah OKC has no half court offense. No ball or player movement. That bullshit won't work in the playoffs vs elite defensive teams

@nickjones5495 6 жыл бұрын

AbeMickey Gaming wasn’t the point

@jacobyballer8863 6 жыл бұрын

Billy Donovan is a dumbass

@BroSuadGaming 6 жыл бұрын

Big facts

@jordan12118 6 жыл бұрын

Quin Synder underrated asf

@VillyVille 6 жыл бұрын

Jordan Davis fr

@1survivor566 6 жыл бұрын

Top 5 NBA coach

@1survivor566 6 жыл бұрын

My top 5 in no particular order would be Gregg Popovich, Quin Snyder, Brad Stevens, Erik Spoelstra and Steve Kerr

@tanishks6447 6 жыл бұрын

1 Survivor Dwayne Casey?

@1survivor566 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Nobody Dwayne Casey would be right outside of my top 5. 6, 7, 8, somewhere in there.

@AP0ll0Z00M 6 жыл бұрын

Everybody be sleeping on the jazz all year

@luisbarcenas872 6 жыл бұрын

Westbrick back at it again getting his ass beat in the playoffs

@jay7949 6 жыл бұрын

Fredointhecut 96 whats new

@damirmclean8564 6 жыл бұрын

Fredointhecut 96 i just want to know when he's gonna be label a choker like cp3 or harden people just make excuses for him

@MentalStillness 6 жыл бұрын

Fredointhecut 96 This was worst than an ass whipping. They got their soul crushed.

@capadzcabrera 6 жыл бұрын

Did you see Steven Adams' reaction to that elbow??? It's like he was only hit with a pillow.😂😂😂😂

@blaxson10 6 жыл бұрын

OKC way overrated this season. “They’re a huge threat to the Warriors.” Yea yet they’re down 3-1 to the Jazz and Melo throwing up bricks (boys washed).

@JoshuaJohnson-hs8xd 6 жыл бұрын

jackson james I hate when people blame the players when the coach is straight garbage at building an offense. Melo ain't washed up, Billy Donavon is.

@michaelchua8775 6 жыл бұрын

Joshua Johnson Lol sure hes not a good coach but whos taking the shots, yeah the players. Shut yo salty ass up

@JoshuaJohnson-hs8xd 6 жыл бұрын

Artee Chi You forgot to mention the contested shots. The contested shots Billy Donavon can't seem to fix. Not salty bruh, just spittin facts

@michaelchua8775 6 жыл бұрын

Joshua Johnson No, you're being salty that your team lost to a fucking rookie rofl

@JoshuaJohnson-hs8xd 6 жыл бұрын

Artee Chi Im salty that I'm a Knicks fan and that my team is in the lottery every single. Thunder fan? Nope

@BryanTorresdey 6 жыл бұрын

WESTBRICK IS A GREAT PLAYER, BUT A HORRIBLE TEAMMATE.

@definitelynotkevindurant5438 6 жыл бұрын

Come on. You cant say its not an upset after saying OKC might challenge the Warriors in the conference finals or the rockets in the second round.

@str8duval 6 жыл бұрын

Lil Nugget Well if you're basing it off would happen Several months ago in the off season then yeah but if you vex even watching OKC throughout the year then not really. Most basketball heads new this is a possibility of happening

@yanisbadou8402 6 жыл бұрын

So it's not an upset when a team led by a rookie is whooping the ass of a team led by two all star and the reigning MVP ?

@Jose_Martinez11 6 жыл бұрын

YuYu the jazz plays as a team so it plays itself out while the thunder play heavy iso ball and rely on their star players more than anything

@yanisbadou8402 6 жыл бұрын

Trey Johnson they shouldn't be playing Iso ball.that's the coach fault but also the players plus the defense was terrible and they have no excuses for that they are far more talented and athletic than the jazz. Plus in game 5 they recorded a total of 10 assists... even U16 teams can do more...

@ryanpiper3310 6 жыл бұрын

Melo is super thrash. Dude can't buy a bucket. Yall got mad at phil Jackson but seems he was right all along lol

@mvpmvp2980 6 жыл бұрын

hes just old.

@MomoBeci 6 жыл бұрын

Ryan Piper you mad kid??? Melo gonna be a hall of famer, so keep hatin hater hahaha

@blue-phoenix115 6 жыл бұрын

Eventz Melo get all the hate because retarded Melo fan boys keep on defending that washed overrated bum

@ryanpiper3310 6 жыл бұрын

Eventz dude you must be watching ols hightlights. That nigga thrash

@Getloose360 6 жыл бұрын

LMAO true story

@bingoelue12 6 жыл бұрын

Steven Adams a beast

@micklol7411 6 жыл бұрын

Lol let's check the tape what she said before the series started.

@usr2842 6 жыл бұрын

"not a surprise" even though the 3 guests on the show the other week (Mcgrady, pippin, windhorst) ALL picked the thunder in this series. This show is a joke. Video on Yt - Who do you trust more; Thunder or the Jazz?

@micklol7411 6 жыл бұрын

Hoops Talk lol yup I went to check my comment when I said "Jazz easily". I'm not even a Jazz fan, just appreciate the way they play the game and compete.

@Copics1 6 жыл бұрын

The story changed, the Jazz wasn't even supposed to be in the playoffs, they traded away pieces to tank.

@sethkanirie7148 6 жыл бұрын

COco Yo yo no we didn't wtf

@Millicente 6 жыл бұрын

Hoops Talk they were wrong with their pick, it happens. You don’t watch a show because everyone is ALWAYS right.

@jasonkonadu7684 6 жыл бұрын

It’s funny how Jae Crowder has a better chance of getting to the finals with this Jazz team than with Lebron lol

@filipsandebert847 6 жыл бұрын

Now y'all taking the credit away from Utah, from no chance they're beating the playoff built team that has 3 stars one mvp and one Carmelo💀 but when it looks like they have this series in the bag it wasn't an upset, y'all really gonna make excuses for okc now? Fuck man every one said okc would win and now when Utah beats them it's not because of them? It's a reason melo can't make a shit, they are shutting him down come on man this is stupid, and stop sleeping on my jazz,..

@MassiveJib 6 жыл бұрын

I don’t think the thunder are necessarily playing bad or different. I think that everyone just under estimates the jazz. Especially the thunder coming into this and once they got in they were blown away. I think that jazz are just an amazing team

@kingwani8248 6 жыл бұрын

Paul George is outta there if they lose to the jazz

@KillaSmit20789 6 жыл бұрын

King Wani *When

@mr.c5501 6 жыл бұрын

Came to see Rachel's pretty face

@mustafahayder9449 6 жыл бұрын

Finally some love for SLC!!!

@Jaws-kx8po 6 жыл бұрын

Here’s why it feels like an upset..... because ESPN and every other damn network has been hyping up the Thunder for the past 8 months. Stop saying Utah is all of a sudden as good as the Thunder (Utah has always been better) the media just chose to ride with OKC because everyone has to love Russ

@anthonybennett2837 6 жыл бұрын

"Emergency Hoody" 🏃😂😭😫😷💀💀

@bambam5733 6 жыл бұрын

If James harden gets a ring this year Westbrook would be the only player from okc big three without one lol

@GIN.356.A 6 жыл бұрын

Bam Bam for good reason tho, he never getting a ring

@MrGenexxx 6 жыл бұрын

Harden got the same chance of winning a title this year as does Westbrook - ZERO.

@captainmagee7550 6 жыл бұрын

And if Harden doesn’t get this MVP award, he’ll be the only one of the big three to not have MVP

@velmacrutch9480 6 жыл бұрын

Hagu Magee he’sobviously is going to win it

@nickjones5495 6 жыл бұрын

Hagu Magee good point but I’ve never seen a player get snubbed out of mvps as much as harden and I’d rather have a chip than an mvp still

@concernn 6 жыл бұрын

this video and thenthe video from last week talking about this series sums up ESPN in two videos

@ryansamuels8894 6 жыл бұрын

These people do not undersand basketball.... Russell Westbrick was not the problem... Stiffel Tower dominates Adams... and there defensive principles are messed up

@xibaroPR 6 жыл бұрын

Rachel, you know Mitt is running for Senator of Utah? #themoreyaknow

@Charlie-nr1kn 6 жыл бұрын

Luis Castillo ooooooooooooo great victory for Utah haha Donovan and Romney

@NoNameTheFirst 6 жыл бұрын

He went to BYU in Utah, but lived in Massachusetts after college and became governor there. He has ties to both states. And, you can be a fan of more than one team.

@leeazo 6 жыл бұрын

Everytime I hear a Rachel Nichols take, I am reminded of a great quotes by Chris Rock that goes as such... *"Women be talkin, women be talkin"*

@Player_Review 6 жыл бұрын

Jazz success should come as no surprise because they were the #1 net rated team in the NBA for the second half of the season.

@simba9844 6 жыл бұрын

Nah, it can't be because the Jazz are a well coached, defensive minded team with a frenchman that has go go gadget arm wingspan protecting the paint and a rookie playing out his mind. Check out the coaching staff. They got a guy named Kokoškov... Doesn't take genius to connect the dots here people... Heck, France, Australia, and Spain and wherever Jerebko from is probably in on it too.

@locks8183 6 жыл бұрын

These monologues are pretty cringe, not gonna lie...Its just too scripted IMO. Sounds inauthentic in a weird way and it has nothing to do with the substance because the monologues are generally pretty interesting but the delivery is a miss for me :/

@MichaelBrown-rg8oi 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU RACHEL FOR SAYING THIS... Everyone beyond big market big names biased and only talked about how OKC lost the game and didn't give the jazz ANY credit

@mvpmvp2980 6 жыл бұрын

holy shit the monologue passed the halfway mark and is still going

@newrecruit100 6 жыл бұрын

MVP MVP trust me lol

@ulipeterson6112 6 жыл бұрын

Donovan Mitchell is special, leading this Jazz team as a rookie. and Jae Crowder was lucky, that Steven Adams is one of the composed big man in the NBA today.

@trentonpearson7353 6 жыл бұрын

Is it me or does this Jazz team remind anyone of the Detroit Pistons of the 2000s?

@jay7949 6 жыл бұрын

Trenton Pearson no, not even close

@LouieVIsOnMe 6 жыл бұрын

Jovaughn Jones L

@LouieVIsOnMe 6 жыл бұрын

Trenton Pearson yup but this time they have a star in Donovan Mitchell and their coach won't go threw issues

@bladadah_4539 6 жыл бұрын

Trenton Pearson yes

@flaviolopez9986 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that. Defense wins

@TheKazmosis 6 жыл бұрын

Adams is the best player on OKC

@TheWaver22 6 жыл бұрын

Steven Adams is in his mid 20s how tf can Rachel suspect he fathers 17 siblings smh

@mike762414 6 жыл бұрын

How did Westbrook not foul out after the foul that caused the altercation ejecting Jae Crowder? That was Russell’s 6th foul, yet he STAYED PLAYING. Please explain that.

@WildfireX 6 жыл бұрын

I still can't believe that 3rd foul was called... That shit was clean.

@terrillmel 6 жыл бұрын

Rather than discrediting the Thunder, let's give credit to the Jazz. I hate the tone of "the Jazz suck" therefore "OKC really sucks!"

@ashregriffin 6 жыл бұрын

that pick and roll defense reminds me of 2k lol

@johnle1535 6 жыл бұрын

Adams, come to the warriors with KD... You’re losing talent staying with Westbrook... this guy is a beast.

@WeezyOD 6 жыл бұрын

I love watching her talk basketball 😍

@davejames1427 6 жыл бұрын

Ricky fucken Rubio, Donovan Mitchell (ROOKIE), And Rudy Gobert against, Russell Westbrook(MVP), PG13 and Carmelo Anthony, Steven Adams... not a surprise? Tf yall talking about

@JoshuaJohnson-hs8xd 6 жыл бұрын

Why is Melo being blamed when he clearly tried to to just calm Crowder from getting closer to Russ??

@BeastJeffrey 6 жыл бұрын

Jazz Vs 76ers Finals. I called it

@jordan12118 6 жыл бұрын

I Take Chances you gon be wrong tf😂

@xjsnjkil2070 6 жыл бұрын

I Take Chances HAHA ROCKETS VS PELICANS GURENTEED THOUGH

@BeastJeffrey 6 жыл бұрын

Jordan Davis Who gunna stop ben simmons in the east 😂😂

@jordan12118 6 жыл бұрын

I Take Chances you said Jazz vs Sixers how are the Jazz gonna get there?

@skylarshrewsbury6027 6 жыл бұрын

Jordan Davis maybe another year not this year.

@claytonbrown5849 6 жыл бұрын

Ms Rachel looks fine today.

@shaz3702 6 жыл бұрын

There’s a reason he chucked up that 3-1 lead against the warriors , sadly not everyone in this league will retire with rings Westbrook will be one of those players

@JaredTG. 6 жыл бұрын

I've never been a jazz fan or even gave them much thought but i cant wait to see what mitchell turns into. Ive always liked rubio and gobert so this team is very interesting. Also i would not, under any circumstances, fck with steven adams, he is a brick wall.

@jacktheripper1652 6 жыл бұрын

and they say OKC the biggest threat to the warriors,....

@friscogiant4153 6 жыл бұрын

Daym this nigga mitchell a beast... He gona be all time great watch he only gona get better and its only his first season

@iEKNOWS_ 6 жыл бұрын

God bless this woman ❤️

@BK-sx5ps 6 жыл бұрын

3:03, is he doing the Iverson crossover? His hand goes under the ball...

@zwindo 6 жыл бұрын

LMFAO 6 months ago Paul Pierce said OKC going to win the championship this year, TAKE THAT MAN OUT PLEASE

@memsisters9994 6 жыл бұрын

Oneal crowder mitchell rubio ingles.... this is a super team

@austinoldfield5251 6 жыл бұрын

If this team had a healthy Gordon Hayward they would be an actual threat. Still cant believe he left

@kazer5268 6 жыл бұрын

they need andre " no buckets but no defense" Roberson

@hrjw 6 жыл бұрын

This Jazz Team is the best Thing coming out of Utah since ''the book of mormon''

@Asherrager 6 жыл бұрын

Donovan Mitchell is what Gordon Hayward should've been to the Jazz, and thats crazy to say cause he's a rookie

@halofan117halofan6 6 жыл бұрын

byrons eye colour is really special

@jacobrasband3878 6 жыл бұрын

Take note

@gseric4721 6 жыл бұрын

3:04, dude...

@peteanderson6121 6 жыл бұрын

Make a take and stand by it. This is what sucks about ESPN and Fox. None can accept when they were wrong. Also Mitt was former Gov. of Mass so what’s the big deal of him also cheering for the Celtics.

@abautistajab 6 жыл бұрын

Steven Adams just an Alpha out there.

@StefveoX 6 жыл бұрын

Russ: "I'mma shut that shit down." *OKC lose mightily.* Russ: "This ain't about me and him. We're done with that." *Everybody: where is the lie?* Facts.

@JoelGG 6 жыл бұрын

If they do, it is a surprise actually

@zainbashir3315 6 жыл бұрын

If okc had Roberson this team would be completely different

@MomoBeci 6 жыл бұрын

She bangin

@rbchill 6 жыл бұрын

What do you think the other guys are doing while Rachel's monologuing for an hour?

@jojocastillo6444 6 жыл бұрын

Crowder belongs to the Jazz!

@imjusheresoiwontgetfired45 6 жыл бұрын

Guess KD is further justify his leaving behind of Russ and the Thunder.

@Techno4more 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that the rockets did not get melo.. I was so disappointed we didnt, originally lol

@AI-df7jg 6 жыл бұрын

For 2 years straight okc fans go from "we got the mvp" to "were just playing a team better than ours. This isnt on Russ". Oh ok

@wweecwwcwtna1928 6 жыл бұрын

If jazz face the 76ers in the finals, winner gets the title but also the rookie gets roty.

@tool4rage434 6 жыл бұрын

God help the person that ever pushes Adams over the edge

@Mabsss33 6 жыл бұрын

Mitchell is the best player on the court in this series. I used to LOVE Russ but I've lost so much respect for him in this series. Mitchell is the best payer, then Gobert, then PG, the Russ and then Adams.

@8899anson 6 жыл бұрын

These monologues have got to be shortened

@KrazieSevin 6 жыл бұрын

That's right, we don't need that long to see what Rachel is wearing today.

@robd1811 6 жыл бұрын

I agree good show just shorten the damn monologues

@Ali-zd4sz 6 жыл бұрын

right I almost fell asleep to tell you the truth

@AI-df7jg 6 жыл бұрын

Big Daddy Marcus on point review of the jump

@ClassikalCase 6 жыл бұрын

3 mins in a 6 min segment... way to long.

@thebestdadeverr 6 жыл бұрын

Gordon should have never left

@algernontheabsurd4450 6 жыл бұрын

Yes , Because Rachel saw all this coming right?

@jessicasisneros8309 6 жыл бұрын

Take note baby

@bobkelson11 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Piercey, Steven Adams is Aussie like Crowded House are Aussie and Russell Crowe isn’t. When we like a Kiwi we claim them as our own. New Zealand can keep Russell Crowe, we’ll gladly take Steve-o.

@kekwallace4774 6 жыл бұрын

I watched Melo's death live, it was ugly he was such a beast once upon a time.

@rayharo1609 6 жыл бұрын

Adams didn’t move because he barley touched Adams ..

@sirEthereal 6 жыл бұрын

Adams is strong asf

@nanagyambibi7426 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I am the only one that does this but as soon as she ends her monologue and the camera changes I pause the video and get a great laugh at how bored and uninterested the other guest on the panel look. 3:35

@leroyrodgers6089 6 жыл бұрын

That block was not a foul. But yeah OKC failed man. Melo really lucked out with this contract.

@thepaw7515 6 жыл бұрын

Its a upset because OKC has three future Hall of Famers and was built for the playoffs lol

@HardcoreGamer101508 6 жыл бұрын

The Paw What does that even mean? The only people throwing around magical words like “built for the Playoffs” are nba casuals and OKC fans. If you’re good in the RS, you’ll be just as good in the postseason.

@MentalStillness 6 жыл бұрын

The Paw It's not an upset though. Don't let Espn brainwash you. Utah and OKC had the exact same record. Team play has been an issue for OKC all season for Utah not so much. It was all about incorporating Mitchell and obviously he's a superstar.

@lebronjames6494 6 жыл бұрын

Pg is a hofer I don’t think people realize how easy it is to be a hofer and only reason why okc sucks is because they got Melo if rockets had gotten Melo they would be like nu.3

@KillaSmit20789 6 жыл бұрын

AfroNinja Melo washed ass ain’t a hof

@beezy239 6 жыл бұрын

Cal Schmidt you don't have to like Melo but a 10 time all-star with 25,000 career points is without a doubt going to the hall of fame

@grantrmoore 6 жыл бұрын

Welcome to LA Paul George.. Damn just wish we drafted Mitchell instead of Lonzo lol

@Alex-lj3sk 6 жыл бұрын

everyone who picked thunder to win this series is a casual #facts

@brashadcarr6759 6 жыл бұрын

this guy mitchell is a beast yet he wont even get a share of the rookie of the year awards. bull shit

@bc1406 6 жыл бұрын

If it’s no surprise Rachel then why did you not come out and say they would win the series?

@XlogicXX 6 жыл бұрын

4 freeking minutes of Rachel talking? That's ridiculous!

@cmoney6235 6 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that doesn't trust the thunder to win tonight?

@thebizkore9315 6 жыл бұрын

Melo looks out of shape and if you remember Indian was Melos nemesis because he's always had trouble with big 4s Melo needs to get back in shape.

@fau2an100 6 жыл бұрын

This Thunder slander and Lebron worship to me is funny. Have this Thunder team face the Cavs in a best of 7. That shit goes 5 games, Thunder win.

@thedragonreborn7444 6 жыл бұрын

Thunder need a new coach. Either Donovan has a crap offensive system or his players are ignoring him. Either way OKC needs a new coach

@mitchmyrick5579 6 жыл бұрын

SO WHY DIDNT THEY THROW OUT WESTBROOK, HE GRABBED CROWDER AROUND THE NECK

@MentalStillness 6 жыл бұрын

Finally a Jazz segment. OKC and Utah had the same record. Billy Donovan is so bitch made. After that first dumb foul I would've benched Russell. OKC was trash. They played ugly selfish basketball and their Coach didn't do sh!t. That was half the battle.

@MindMan424 6 жыл бұрын

Jae Crowder should've never got ejected ... Westbrook yanked on him ...... F'd up shit .....

@zisolo4283 6 жыл бұрын

im pretty sure all of them hu hit adams wouldnt want to fight him off the court

@leroyrodgers6089 6 жыл бұрын

One thing I find interesting is people religiously say Russ doesn't make players better. Yet the cavs look like straight garbage, struggling with the Pacers....an average eastern team, but we cant say the same about Lebron? Really? Really.....

@kamilsultan1637 6 жыл бұрын

The problem is that they are on not very well coached teams who have not been able to implement a system or make adjustments. And Lebron doesn't have Paul George.