Melo On Why the Giannis “Has No Bag” Conversation is Irrelevant 

50 piece in a Game 6 for a ring. I wouldn’t change up neither

So everyone in the nba knows what Giannis is going to do. And Giannis is still scoring 30 a game. The bag is irrelevant.

James Hareden called Giannis “Run and Dunk” once and people have run with it sadly. No body in the league has mastered the spin move, Euro-step as well as Giannis currently. He has good handles for his size to get to the rim (hence why he averages 30ppg) high IQ defender (won DPOY) just to name a few. Unlike Shaq, (1 made three in entire career), Giannis has made 504 and counting 3s. Clearly despite it being his weakness he doesn’t shy from improving. Plus if you watch his Bucks games, Giannis has been getting better with his midrange and post game. He is only 29, still room for perfecting his offensive skill set.

He genuinely does have a handle for his height. Anytime I hear someone say this it's an immediate red flag that they don't actually watch him play often

Giannis is actually really skilled

Giannis has skill. He is a great ball handler, he has a million ways to finish at the basket, he's great in the post, he's an excellent passer and playmaker, outstanding defender, etc. I'm tired of hearing that he's not skilled. Not having a consistent jumper is his only weakness

Giannis already replied to this in a short about a month ago he said… “oh I don’t have a bag? ok, keep it that way so when you go home from Milwaukee and take that cold shower your gonna be wondering how the guy with no bag just beat you.”

Giannis is the most dominant 'bagless' player in the history of the NBA! I want that bag! 🤗✨️🏀

If it wasn't a 'skill' then everyone would be able to do it. This argument is nonsensical

MELO contradicted himself , what Giannis does on a nightly basis is a skill!!!

He’s one of the shiftiest center/pf of all time. Dude is quick and can dribble with great footwork

His bag is weaving to the basket better than anyone ever

People criticizing Giannis for winning the Larry O'Brien trophy "with no bag" (a trophy everyone is vying for) are finding creative ways to hate. Just say you don't like the guy at this point 😂

Melo hasnt broken down film on Giannis and it shows

if Giannis didn’t have his insane levels of skill, he’d just be the next Bruno Cabocolo or Javale McGee

Giannis doesn't have a bag BUT HE HAS A SLEDGEHAMMER.

There isn’t a 6’11 250 pounds PF that played like a wing player like Giannis. His athleticism, ball handling skill, touch around the rim and determination is like never seen before in the NBA

They low key hating on Giannis, he putting up numbers and winning MVPs and chips. Go head keep hating!!!

Hot Take: Giannis with “no bag” will surpass Melo in the scoring list, and he’s already surpassed him all time😅

Here in Milwaukee we know he can do EVERYTHING… dribble, pass, block, can shoot threes now, free throws got better, has a very very solid turnaround post fade. But to everyone who’s ass we whoop its “run and dunk”. AND HES BARELY 30!

They kill me saying Giannis isn’t skilled.. wtf are they watching. His size bringing the ball up.. his footwork.. his touch around the basket. He actually does have a handle to.. it’s just not elite. He has his own bag

Eurostepping as a 7 footer isnt skill? Especially when he keeps adding new intricacies to it every year. Doing it with either hand, changing pace, starting on either foot, varying direction changes with each step

The funny thing about the “if he had a handle” part of this video is that Giannis actually has a functionally great handle 😂

If it was that easy , how many 6”11 , 7fters have we seen play or dominate like him …

The argument that Giannis has no bag is the most stupid argument ever. Literally everything he does is a skill, and just because he's naturally talented doesn't mean he should be punished for it or criticized. There are entire Sports dedicated to each individual category whether its speed strength or explosion. Giannis's ability to do that is through his training and that is his bag. Look at Usain Bolt. Anybody who doubts that it was through hard work that made him explosive and fast just searched him now that he has stopped training. It's much deserved but he has gained 30 lbs and without a doubt is no longer near the fastest man in the world. I think it's ignorance but really I think it's people are mad that Giannis is so great in a way they never were. Is mental toughness and Grit that is his bag as a basketball player. For instance Dennis Rodman and Draymond Green were great basketball players. Their bag of stuff that made them great we're not individual offensive skills. What's in a player's bag is in unique and doesn't have to be exclusively sick handle and ability to hit tough Fade Away shots in the ISO. I will take PRIME Shaq's bag of strength dominan over Prime Kobe's bag of being very skilled and athletic, even if it just by a little bit. Prime Shaq could be stopped by no one, I literally mean no one on earth. And to think some people would look down upon him because he doesn't have a bag like a guard handle is crazy.

Ironically, Giannis is a PF with no post moves at the same time dishes like a point. A 2-way player that scores in an open court. A definitive 1-of-1. As the game evolves more after he retires, we will never ever see another Greek Freak ever again.

Giannis has alot of skills

Those who say that Giannis " can only" run and dunk, are just jealous of his skills!!! Giannis has a lot of different skills. some days ago, he had 16 assists in a game man, and the day before, 64 freaκing points on the other game. His jump shot and midrange, has improved so much, that at some points he looks like KD, not often, but he's done that too. Should I keep mentioning the records he breaks every single night for the last moth or his defennce, passing, vision etc? Ιsn't that a bag of skills? Those who watch all the games, know what I'm talking about. Show some respect, to the best player in the NBA. He is the best, for many years now, thats why he gets all that hate. Merry Christmas haters and remember, the Apocalypse was written by a Giannis from Greece, because Giannis is the original name for John. Now go watch a different sport, that won't make you hate people as much.. and Merry Christmas to all of you!!!

"If you walk on water, haters will say that you can't swim"

Giannis wins another chip and keeps up this pace he WILL be too 10 all time. Hes already top 20 already. Looking forward to hiw his game progresses over he next 3-5 years.

His free throw game is getting better so it’s over for the NBA, and now he also got Dame.

It’s so easy to tell when people don’t watch GA play smh…

Most hoopers seem to think that being skillful is mostly about shot making, shot creating or how flashy your game is. Giannis definitely has skills. Melo sounds ignorant af here, same thing with Harden. Giannis can finish, pass, post, and can handle really well for his size.

His footwork and ball handling are excellent. There are plenty of freak athletes in the NBA that don't score the way he does.

So, if this brother took different things from different players and adapted them to his game, how is it possible that he doesn't have a bag? Cause I don't see that many 6'11 running and dunking on everyone, the last time that I checked, Javale McGee never average 30 ppg in any season or Tyson Chandler or DeAndre Jordan. The brother has a bag, he can dribble, he can finish at the rim and he is coordinated, most guys of his size don't have those attributes, and on top of that he is arguably the best defender in the league 😐. Jamal Crawford is one of the most skilled players ever and nobody is going to remember him in 10 or 20 years, Giannis is already in the history of the NBA, the man is a 2xMVP, DPOY, Champ and FMVP.

He got 64 the other day. If he didn't have the"bag" he would have been like EVERY OTHER 7 footer. What makes him different is HIS bag of effort in offense AND defence.

Giannis got that Thanos Gauntlet. He just got to snap his fingers. 😂

David Robinson comparison is amazing.

Great break down Melo!

If Giannis had Melo's offensive package he'd be in the goat conversation! The world is lucky he is somewhat "limited" lol

Yeah I can’t lie I was on that Giannis no bag shit until Game 6 of the NBA Finals close out game 50 points and 14 rebounds made a believer outta me!

He trained with Hakeem Olajuwon this summer and it’s already showing dividends. Check his 64 points game out. He utilized that training well that game.

Giannis has accomplished more as an athlete that not many could. And he did it his way. Put some respect on his name. He’s one of the best today.

Glad to see my boy PG getting some love. His game really is so versatile on both sides of the floor which is super hard to do.

what bag are they talking about, all i know is that he's got a bag full of accolades that only a handful of players in NBA history have! Why does it matter that he can't shoot like Steph?

If people really think Giannis just runs and dunks is fool

Saying Giannis doesn't have a handle might be the lowest IQ statement I've seen from a pro in a long time. Imagine saying a guy that JASON KIDD put at pg because of his vision and handles and that MAGIC JOHNSON AND ISIAH THOMAS PRAISED during the period when he ran PG and that Kobe called EXTREMELY SKILLED, doesn't have a handle is hilarious. I saw someone say that he's won a title and spent his career as a BALL DOMINANT MVP. that's not david robinson. David robinson didnt handle the ball. PERIOD. Man is a hybrid they've never seen b4 and melo talkin some jak about how the old heads seen it before. News flash Magic and Isiah are "old heads" and are on record saying THEY AINT NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE lol peace out from brooklyn. stop with these wack accepted takes and go deeper or actually watch film of the guy play. It's lazy bro stay me7o

Funny how hes the only 7 footer playing like that if its not skillfull then they should all average 30 right ?

A huge part of his game is his size and athleticism but I think Giannis has skills. And he still seems like he wants to get better.

Carmelo Anthonys hair grows so fast 😮🤩

I’ve never seen so much hate a guy get in these guys trying to justify it because they made a lot of money but Carmelo Anthony was never on the level of that guy in Milwaukee

Giannis gets judged as a wing. Compare his skill to other 6'11- 7 footers. Hes probably one of the most skilled centers on both sides of the ball.

What we are talking about here? The guy b4 getting a ring ,re-sign with bucks when everyone wanted him in a big market team and HE was the only believing in himself and the city.1 time most improved player ,2 mpvs 1 dpo ,1 finals mvp ,1 ring in a game six with 50 piece 5 blocks 15 rebounds ...NOONE ever done this.Comparing who to Giannis?He is having a block and then coast to coast like its tuesday.He is nba lifetime first on unassisted dunks .One season highlights is for more players career achievements. Top Iq on defence and offense while having top notch atchletism.He is exeptional finisher and passer...he is splitting defences big time humble guy,student of the game. About wemby.....love this guy but as we all know,he needs time to involve and mature himself and his game.He needs to stay away from glam(as he does well )and focus on working with pop ,taking care of his body and mind.Also jumping in a so called "big team" will slow his evolution and solidify him as a good player for the rest of his career.This guy is so special to ruin his future like this. Overall ,i know everyone speaks about iq and skills with certain standards but once you realise how hard and highly skilled you need to be to play like Giannis,you realise how misleading were your criteria.

i love your conversation。。。。

Wild to say Giannis no bag. He working HARD and is built like a bodybuilder that’s a skill to do that and still be agile in the paint like he is. You don’t think Steph is the same way? He is just naturally an incredible shooter and then worked to make that even better

I feel that every position is going through an evolution except the SG position. If the trend of athletic, tall, and lanky ball handles continues, we're going to see a SG of that build soon. We haven't seen that since TMac.

He don't need to be Melo...Melo been passed 😂😂😂

@4:08 😂🤣Melo funny "he need that... he need... you know [Melo bag]"

“You can’t be perfect” great point melo

I don’t get the “it’s too late in his career. If he had a handle he’d be beyond incredible.” Imagine telling Kobe that shit. He was always trying to get better and add to his game, into his mid 30s. If Giannis can get better, he should be trying to get there.

The footwork is what's not talked about Giannis knows how to get to where he wants. His bag is similar to Shaq bag. having great footwork and being dominant in the paint. That's a bag if you ask me until mf stop it.

That’s a fire jacket Melo 🔥🔥🔥

Nobody is perfect he is elite at everything but shooting

If Gianna’s isn’t skilled why hasn’t anyone stopped him yet???. If he’s so one directional why haven’t can’t no one stop him . He’s HIMOTHY for reason

If Giannis has no bag, he would share the same fate players like DeAndre Jordan or Blake Griffin . Yet, I don't see those guys dribbling through 3 or 4 players, spinning/eurostepping, and finishing ambidextrously at the rim. I don't see these guys leading the break, crossing over, going behind the back and throwing crosscourt or no look passes. Or, does having a bag mean you must have a pretty fadeaway jumpshot? Sounds pretty limited to me. I guess Magic had no bag then. Or Lebron for that matter, a guy who's made a career out of bully ball. Yet somehow its a problem when Giannis does it.

You are never too “far” in your career to improve your game!

You exactly what I'm doing, you just cant stop me.

The bag talk is one of the most ignorant basketball conversations of all time. Having a bag and nothing else is cool only for park ball. In any competitive professional setting, knowing how to play the game is much more valuable. Making the game easy for you and your teammates is much much more valuable. Playing defense, being the low man, switching, maintaining the intensity on both ends are all more valuable. These are all skills as well. Saying the only skill Giannis has is his athleticism is so not true. Having a bag is only valuable if it actually helps your team win. Nick Young had a bag. Nobody cares. Steph has a bag but that shit helps him warp defenses and contributes to winning. Giannis does not need a bag to affect winning. That's the difference.

Shaq didn’t have a bag either. 90% of his game was just him being bigger and stronger than pretty much everyone else.

Melo was straight cheesin when he was talking about his bag, shits funny af, Melo u goofy bruh 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Giannis with Melo triple threat Mid post work sounds insane 😭😭😭

Na this a whole fact is Giannis spent just a hr with melo his offensive game would be unworldly

I'm disappointed in Melo this take is ridiculous and damn near hating makes me think he has a different motive for this conversation smh go home melo

Thanks melo

Giannis skills are underrated because he’s not a one trick pony. You can’t highlight one thing.

Foo melo don’t make no sense, Giannis has no skill sha 😒, get u a ring, run 🏃 fast like a guard, and defend all at the same time then we can talk.

So Shaq had no skill?? I didn't know Melo talked nonsense...

Coz people always wanted to see the showtime of the player's skills in every possession. Giannis is like playing the right way. He's playing plain basketball because he's maximizing his length, agility, athleticism and strength which is where he is successful.

Steph got the just came back from Black Friday shopping bag, Giannis got that I need to run to the store right quick bag

This day people want to talk about what someone doesn’t have when before it was about what they do well in order to win. Who gives a f about a bag if you not winning? We have a bunch of people with “bags” that are still losing. If you win playing to your strengths, that’s what matters.

remember how skinny kid was? and people wanna talk him down, they must be miserable

Colleagues at my job didnt know what the actual positions of basketball were called. For less than casual fans who dont know what 1, 2s and 3s are. 1 - Point Guard (PG) 2 - Shooting Guard (SG) 3 - Small Forward 4 - Power Forward 5 - Center I'd say what's really interesting is most unicorns and players that don't fit the mold cleanly, usually can play two positions or are widely considered flexible to play many roles. Jokic, Ben Simmons (before he busted), Steph who plays pg is usually called an sg due to how he plays, etc.

Ngl if Giannis started working with Melo that shit would be 🔥

No handle but still can get you 5 assist tho

A lot of people think Giannis doesn't have a bag and that his skill set should be duplicateable with strength and effort. If that is true, where is DeAndre Ayton. He has the youth, the body, and the strength. I wonder what happened. He used to bully college players. I guess that level of intensity Giannis has isn't something that people can copy. even if the skills he uses with that intensity are easy to do.

"If he had a handle.." Correct that he does have insane handles especially for a big the only big with better handles all time is KD and thats saying a lot!!!! Like people need to stop doing all that also GIANNIS Layup package is sooo underrated like the way he finishes through contact on his layups his flexibilty and dexterity around the rim he is also quite underrated on his acrobatics like come on dont do that!!!!

Wish Melo had all of this introspection and basketball insight when he was coming to the end of his career. He could've played longer, possibly when a ring even

Melo trying to give flowers to giannis while insulting his skill set.Giannis size is not something new in the league ,the way he controls his body ,his handle of the ball and the soft finish at the rim with that size make him special. No hating on you melo but i dont like your take .

Never thought id see Mero and Melo together interesting dynamic

Melo u were the one and only player with a BAG BAG. ive never seen anyone with a bag like urs. U had a bag for every situation and u drilled those moves so much u looked like u were dancing on the floor. U was doing a ballet on them nggas. U the most beautiful player i ever seen.

Giannis bag is crazy his euro step and drop step spin is brazy and it’s comin at 100 mph

This dude is not giving his opinions to Melo... he just a yes guy... verry agreeable

Don’t give af what nobody say Giannis been my guy for years now the funnest player to use on 2k & everything dude just a dominant specimen

Body co-ordination like Jordan @6-11! Pippen/Kemp Hybid

GIANNIS HAS SOOO MUCH SKILL !!! and this is another reason why European players are dominating the NBA - the casuals and even NBA players care about TALENT and Bags and forget about doing YOUR JOB AND DUTY WELL!! and Giannis has continually shown skill and improvements and doing his job well . I WOULDN'T CHANGE EITHER!!! GIANNIS KEEP DOING YOU and make them know you ain't nothing to play with.. We haven't seen this before.

Half court Giannis still has a long cross, spin move, crazy euro, and a decent post up cmon saying he has no bag means you don’t know ball

Gotta expand , to win more.

Como´n Giannis has a serious bag: spin move, euro step, bag of lay up, power, intensity, defense and post up is coming. And Giannis is not soft, he's hungry. He's a unicorn

Melo straight hatin if he played defense maybe he would have a ring🤝🏾

Giannis has nice handles, good game sense, nice touch around the rim, god like defense, solid passing ability, and so on. Even if he can only run and jump......how is he so good if he doesn't have a bag lol.