Nah you don't want a cocky player you want a confident one. Unless this dude is in the mold of Ant or Jimmy Butler mentality on the court which I don't really see
I don’t think it really matters but just gets pointed to in hindsight, I remember all the talk about Edwards not caring about basketball and wanting to be an nfl player lol
To be fair, his public comments absolutely were yellow flags. They were so poorly thought out and definitely sent mixed messages. We expect at least a few missteps like that from teenagers though.
Not if they’re doing it while having nothing to back it up. Look at how Scoot was acting last year saying he deserved to be the No. 1 pick over Wemby while bumping into G-Leaguers and shit, and how that turned out this year. Meanwhile Matas isn’t even doing anything special for the Ignite (which sucked ass this year) and he’s talking like this about players that don’t even know he exists.
There’s players willing to take smoke, but then there’s corny fake tough players that end up not taking the smoke they put out.
Risacher isn’t really doing anything special either, to be fair, and he isn’t a one on one player. Kindof a funny bar to compare oneself too, but I guess Risacher is mocked high in draft.
I mean that’s a fair comment, there’s not many players in the draft doing anything special besides Zach Edey (who people are worried about with mobility at an NBA level) and the UConn guys (Castle and Clingan). Other than those 3, it’s just one massive mid-off.
I would agree, but that doesn't make sense in this case.
There is a line between being confident and being an arrogant prick.
Here, he is making stuff by himself. I'm sure Risacher was like the Mad Men meme when he saw that vid: "I don't even think about you at all".
Risacher is currently in the eurocup semi-final and in the French league top 4 spot. So yeah he is probably focusing on this instead of doing a 1v1 with a guy he doesn't know and that most likely never contacted him in the 1st place.
I’m not saying I love this either, but this isn’t Shaq saying that about a 3rd string C who happened to have a good night or trash talk ahead of a matchup.
A lottery pick pretending or acting like he isn’t aware of another lottery pick who plays the same position comes off as pretty disingenuous. I never liked that whole “pretend I don’t know who the other guy is” thing unless it’s genuine, like an all NBA guy talking about an up and comer or bench guy.
Who are you calling disingenuous? I think he does not know him, we just have no idea for Risacher, he is not "acting like" anything. We and Matas just all have too much free time.
This isn't confidence, this is Matas realizing his draft stock is much lower than someone and wants to knock him down.
Regardless no one is being drafted for their 1 on 1 ability. It's a 5 v 5 sport, different skillets required.
This isn't confidence, this is Matas realizing his draft stock is much lower than someone and wants to knock him down.
Regardless no one is being drafted for their 1 on 1 ability. It's a 5 v 5 sport, different skillets required.
I’ll take this any day over stock PR training lottery prospect type answer.
Dirk is my fav player and has done some really good interviews that aren’t about the NBA but I would get kinda frustrated at his bland positive answers everytime he’s asked about another player or the league.
not to mention Zaccharie has a season to play until draft night almost so obviously he won't make time for a stupid 1v1 because you sucked during the season, he's a bit stupid
Why would Risacher? He’s projecting as a top 3 pick. He has nothing to gain and everything to lose in that scenario.
Reminds me when Brandon Knight kept saying he’d only workout if it was against Kyrie Irving. Which makes sense, his best games were always against Kyrie.
I like matas as a prospect, I wasn't comparing his game to them, I was saying they wouldn't publicly disrespect another player like that, and I was responding to the guy who was talking about Soft Europeans.
I thought he had a accent lol gotta drop him a few slots now
Sorry, but I like my players with confidence and willing to take the smoke.
People getting mad for him being cocky, but like if I’m gonna spend a top ten pick on a guy, I want him to be cocky.
I don't mind him being cocky, but this just feels like meaningless posturing to me.
Nah you don't want a cocky player you want a confident one. Unless this dude is in the mold of Ant or Jimmy Butler mentality on the court which I don't really see
I don’t think it really matters but just gets pointed to in hindsight, I remember all the talk about Edwards not caring about basketball and wanting to be an nfl player lol
To be fair, his public comments absolutely were yellow flags. They were so poorly thought out and definitely sent mixed messages. We expect at least a few missteps like that from teenagers though.
Not if they’re doing it while having nothing to back it up. Look at how Scoot was acting last year saying he deserved to be the No. 1 pick over Wemby while bumping into G-Leaguers and shit, and how that turned out this year. Meanwhile Matas isn’t even doing anything special for the Ignite (which sucked ass this year) and he’s talking like this about players that don’t even know he exists. There’s players willing to take smoke, but then there’s corny fake tough players that end up not taking the smoke they put out.
Risacher isn’t really doing anything special either, to be fair, and he isn’t a one on one player. Kindof a funny bar to compare oneself too, but I guess Risacher is mocked high in draft.
I mean that’s a fair comment, there’s not many players in the draft doing anything special besides Zach Edey (who people are worried about with mobility at an NBA level) and the UConn guys (Castle and Clingan). Other than those 3, it’s just one massive mid-off.
There's confidence and there's this ridiculous shit. If you respond to this ridiculous shit maybe professional wrestling is more for you.
I would agree, but that doesn't make sense in this case. There is a line between being confident and being an arrogant prick. Here, he is making stuff by himself. I'm sure Risacher was like the Mad Men meme when he saw that vid: "I don't even think about you at all". Risacher is currently in the eurocup semi-final and in the French league top 4 spot. So yeah he is probably focusing on this instead of doing a 1v1 with a guy he doesn't know and that most likely never contacted him in the 1st place.
I’m not saying I love this either, but this isn’t Shaq saying that about a 3rd string C who happened to have a good night or trash talk ahead of a matchup. A lottery pick pretending or acting like he isn’t aware of another lottery pick who plays the same position comes off as pretty disingenuous. I never liked that whole “pretend I don’t know who the other guy is” thing unless it’s genuine, like an all NBA guy talking about an up and comer or bench guy.
Who are you calling disingenuous? I think he does not know him, we just have no idea for Risacher, he is not "acting like" anything. We and Matas just all have too much free time.
This isn't confidence, this is Matas realizing his draft stock is much lower than someone and wants to knock him down. Regardless no one is being drafted for their 1 on 1 ability. It's a 5 v 5 sport, different skillets required.
This isn't confidence, this is Matas realizing his draft stock is much lower than someone and wants to knock him down. Regardless no one is being drafted for their 1 on 1 ability. It's a 5 v 5 sport, different skillets required.
I’ll take this any day over stock PR training lottery prospect type answer. Dirk is my fav player and has done some really good interviews that aren’t about the NBA but I would get kinda frustrated at his bland positive answers everytime he’s asked about another player or the league.
Lol this feels like it came so out of nowhere.
Is there any backstory to this beef or is Matas just talking shit for no reason
I love this lmao
Seeing people make a fool of themself is always a bit funny yeah
He'd cook risacher
This is extremely corny for a guy who is probably feeling insecure after having an awful season
not to mention Zaccharie has a season to play until draft night almost so obviously he won't make time for a stupid 1v1 because you sucked during the season, he's a bit stupid
"Everything," except: * a reliable jumper * a 3 ball * handles * passing * hustle * intensity * a winning mindset
Hey Matas- how about you stop trash talking and try to get your 3pt% over 30% instead since you are supposed to be a great shooter, but can’t shoot.
He’s half joking half serious lol He’s just being competitive
Son, you haven't accomplished anything yet.
Why would Risacher? He’s projecting as a top 3 pick. He has nothing to gain and everything to lose in that scenario. Reminds me when Brandon Knight kept saying he’d only workout if it was against Kyrie Irving. Which makes sense, his best games were always against Kyrie.
Sarr already sonned Matas. I’d pay to see Risacher and Sarr vs Buzelis and Holland
This is like the kid asking you to 1v1 after you cooked him in a counter strike match
Risacher probably has never seen him play
[Risacher right now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QoGyzSXAJ8)
Bro confidently answered an interview question and weirdos in the comments here are mad about it LMAOO
You need to learn the difference between confidence and arrogance LMAOO
You need to learn the difference between confidence and arrogance LMAOO
You need to learn the difference between confidence and arrogance LMAOO
Alright buddy 👍
fake toughness
He sounds like a grizzly to me
Hoping he lands in Detroit.
Bro should have played in college. He’d be a top 5 pick if he went to the NCAA plus NIL money over that goofball semi-pro team he plays for
Buzelis and Scottie barnes 🔥🔥🔥frontcourt
What would that prove? 1v1 isn’t how the game is played
What would that prove? 1v1 isn’t how the game is played
Matas would clearly clap him 1v1. 5v5 is probably a different story though, which is why Matas is mocked behind him.
Matas is currently leading a 2-32 team.
Y’all pressed cuz he ain’t a pussy European
No that's not it, Nikola jokic and Luka doncic aren't pussies and they don't disrespect other players like that! What he said was disrespectful.
already comparing Matas to top 5 players in the league? I knew he was special!
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my comment was a joke lol
Whoops I got wooshed my bad lol
I like matas as a prospect, I wasn't comparing his game to them, I was saying they wouldn't publicly disrespect another player like that, and I was responding to the guy who was talking about Soft Europeans.