you gotta be very very skilled and talented if you make it to the NBA as a 5'5 player... If this guy would have a "normal" basketball player size, he'd be killing it...
I saw him in the street in Los Angeles once - I don't think he's really even 5'5, I think he's at least an inch shorter. Kind of funny, why lie at that point? He's already a foot shorter than most of the other players.
why does this video have so many views? i figured he'd atleast make every shot. most nba players are shooting shots with there opposite hand in warmups and making them all!
@manny24lal actually i agree with him he's 5'5 and plays in the nba if he was taller he could b a derrick rose or chris paul man the shortest player playing in the nba at this moment man.
this guy is just amazing. If you're like 5'9'' or 5'10'' you might be small for a basketball player, but on the street you won't really stand out. But 5'5'' is generally really small. Not only for a ball player. This size is a serious handicap as a pro baller, even if you are quick, can jump, handle the ball, shoot, etc.
But this guy still had some strong seasons in his career. Amazing. Really amazing.
@ss4vegeta92 If you're guarding someone taller than you, you generally need the speed advantage. If you're moving your feet continuously, you tend to get crossed less and driven on less.
I once saw Chris Mullin back in 94 or something, idk it was the first game played in San Jose the year they were there... well he made something like 60 free throws in a row before the game. Almost all were nothing but net. I mean he went stretches of like 15 all net...
kebzach, is 5 9, white and can dunk easily. what do you mean white guys can t jump? It s (just|simply|all)# about the training people do to get their vertical leap to be strong enough to dunk. For me, I personally used the training program over at (50 inch vertical [dot] com)
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Darius Miles made a bet with someone that Earl Boykinks can dunk..and he won the bet, beacause Earl dunked the ball behind the back!!!! This happened about 3 years ago..
if u know the nuggets he made alot of shots in crunch time while carmelo was watching him right beside him. kid is a scorer comes in and tears shit up
I don't know... he probably developed that to get his shot off against taller players. It looks odd but needs to emphasize a quick release not a high one. At this height it does not make much of a difference.
lol, look at that little lucky ass kid.. he just walked on the court and looked totally bored.. jesus man.. i'd be trippin balls if i were there, even if my dad were an nba player (if that is the case for him)
i was watching this old hardwood classics game on nba channel and one of the commentary people during the game said earl benches 300 pounds.he was playing for the nuggets at that time.thats weird,5'5 about 160 or 180 or 170 either weigh he lifts 300 pounds and he weighs under 190
I doubt that...I mean he could but I've actually played against him in a summer rec league in Cleveland and he's really tiny. I bench over 300 and I know what the upper body should sorta look like for benching that amount.
By the way Earl averaged about 40 ppg in 3 games in that league. He's the best 5'5" player in the world
haha no he cant thats a lie! get your facts straight. his benching has been greatly over blown and its stupid people like you that keep that lame myth alive!
yeh but a true point guard only shoots when open or clock is winding down other wise hes looking to set up plays, hes still pretty strong, ive seen him hit a double clutch three over someone who i cant remember
dude, don't be a hater this dude desrves to be in the NBA. hell he's got a shitload of more game than any guy who's 5'5" right now, look at at the highlight reels if you gotta, his shots don't look lucky.
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Earl Boykins days are numbered in the NBA. He won't last long. Too small, stats are up and down with down being most frequent. I can't believe he starts to begin with. I think he scores lucky points because the other players feel sorry for a midget on the court. I mean, if I were a 6'5 point guard and we were going to win the game anyway, I'd let the little bastard hit a few on me just so he could have a "big" ego.
he's hella good for 5'5. If Earl "the squirrel" Boykins was lebron or MJ's height, he'd dominate the league. He can just barely dunk at 5'5, at 6'6 he could bash on most 7 footers.
And that's exactly why you're not in the NBA. First off no player feels sorry for another. The point is to score and stop the other team from doing the same. Second, you probably can't play anyway. Earl Boykins, or Kobe, you let one take uncontested shots then you're going to be sitting your ass on the bench.
he is 5'5, no matter where he shoots, a taller defender can still block his shot.
and of course you shoot jumpers when you're open. you don't do a fucking tear drop, or a finger roll, or a fade away when you're open. when MJ is open, do you see him do any other shots besides jumpers?
he didn't say stance, he said form. he clearly shoots from under his chin to get enough power to shoot. doesn't really matter though, whatever gets the ball through the hoop
each team has like 3 different styles how kan that be earl boykins wen he plays for the nuggets n has been playin for the nuggets and this was the season wen ford had that spine injurie
it's sad how you all are proud of being the same height or being taller than him, try comparing something that you can control rather than something u can't control and be proud about it, like being in the NBA, o wait u guys aren't in the nba so why the fuck are u makign fun of him u douchebags
haha doesnt look that short? he shook hands with a kid and they were the same height! no offence to the little man. i love him. he was better in denver
shows you don't have to be tall to make it. Go get em Earl
GabeRozier 1 month ago
can he dunk?
NoisqueVoaProduction 2 months ago
Did he just say "wassup" to Justin Bieber at 0:12....?
OmarLeeMario 2 months ago
I got maD respect for boykins
tampabayrays23 2 months ago
boykins is a rare gift, he is better than lebron, but unfortunatelly he's too short.. and its a super major factor in basketball
DDKILLER990 3 months ago
I think people through going puberty are bigger but I think his good player
TheGvolCANO 4 months ago
you gotta be very very skilled and talented if you make it to the NBA as a 5'5 player... If this guy would have a "normal" basketball player size, he'd be killing it...
Lucarinho 4 months ago
dont hate this baller he got more skills and money than you lol
bosjamez 5 months ago
I saw him in the street in Los Angeles once - I don't think he's really even 5'5, I think he's at least an inch shorter. Kind of funny, why lie at that point? He's already a foot shorter than most of the other players.
bdrasin 5 months ago
my mom is taller than him
skinderson 6 months ago 4
Who gives a fuck about shooting form ... you're in the NBA so fuck it.
FunnyRandomShitLoL 6 months ago
I wanted to see him dunk.
waffIepwn 6 months ago
He is in the NBA enough said.
MrTrueHater 6 months ago
His first shot looks like Shawn Marion's, but a lil bit slower. LOL
SMA2K11 7 months ago
@SMA2K11 lol, i was gonna say that. though earl's doesn't look as awkward as shawn's (he looks too tall to shoot so low).
thunderthumbs83 6 months ago
Bad shooting form.....
Pangi83 7 months ago
@Pangi83 can't help it
trezeguet4ever 2 months ago
on association mode in 2k11, boykins is my prime time back up pointguard for jason kidd. :DDD
icECreamistasty 7 months ago
the first time i saw this dude at an actual game i asked my dad why a little kid was shooting during warmups lol
johnlansing14 8 months ago
why does this video have so many views? i figured he'd atleast make every shot. most nba players are shooting shots with there opposite hand in warmups and making them all!
dodgesityballer 1 year ago
Hardest worker in the NBA right there...
breaktothetop 1 year ago
@breaktothetop wtf do you even watch basketball??
manny24lal 8 months ago
@manny24lal actually i agree with him he's 5'5 and plays in the nba if he was taller he could b a derrick rose or chris paul man the shortest player playing in the nba at this moment man.
PhazeKidx 8 months ago
@manny24lal yea i dont understand why thats so absurd...dude is breaking boundaries going up against dudes a good foot over him.
spanishissofun 7 months ago
@spanishissofun there have been shorter players than him so he's not really breaking records.
fmcneillii 7 months ago
he has a weird release
Smokehn12 1 year ago
no question hes got skills
Ocarinaofyoshi 1 year ago
@oReplayy ya that's why YOU'RE in the NBA
cRakiswAkkids 1 year ago
Yah I'd cash every shot too If I shot from my chest...
oRepIayy 1 year ago
@oRepIayy then why don't you? lol
GobTheIllusionist 11 months ago
this guy is just amazing. If you're like 5'9'' or 5'10'' you might be small for a basketball player, but on the street you won't really stand out. But 5'5'' is generally really small. Not only for a ball player. This size is a serious handicap as a pro baller, even if you are quick, can jump, handle the ball, shoot, etc.
But this guy still had some strong seasons in his career. Amazing. Really amazing.
blab123oida 1 year ago 8
For anyone that didn't know, Boykins has joined Milwaukee Bucks
gawwy123 1 year ago
How does he play defense? I can't guard taller pp...
ss4vegeta92 1 year ago
@ss4vegeta92 ur not fast and athletic as he is
EA2153 1 year ago
@ss4vegeta92 If you're guarding someone taller than you, you generally need the speed advantage. If you're moving your feet continuously, you tend to get crossed less and driven on less.
andrewh817 1 year ago
I once saw Chris Mullin back in 94 or something, idk it was the first game played in San Jose the year they were there... well he made something like 60 free throws in a row before the game. Almost all were nothing but net. I mean he went stretches of like 15 all net...
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Earl Boykins Warmups
joecurry83 1 year ago
wheres the dunk u fagg
raullovesjesus666 1 year ago
he made 3 out of four shots i could think of like a milliion ppl who wud do way better ben gordon nate robinson
espn97 2 years ago
so those guys don't ever miss a shot during warm-ups? chump
jaraha 1 year ago
lol the kid who probably won a prize to watch their warm up shook his hand and he's taller than him
MrPresident2032 2 years ago
his shot style is near to shawn marions shot style
alpFB31 2 years ago
he benches over 300 lbs and its jus a warmup shot ..
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andiamojoe 2 years ago
@andiamojoe ok if u could beat him then enter the nba. thats crap.
kingofccs 2 years ago 2
this dude would break your ankles off and probly jump over you. even if his shot is ugly i guarantee he could pop j's in your eye all day.
redhotxxchili 2 years ago
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my di8ck is bigger than him
tucanyids 2 years ago
the white boy was taller than him in the vid....but boykins got some skills...
GuitarBoyRockingOut 2 years ago 42
@GuitarBoyRockingOut I thought he played on Denver or he did?
billyisballing 1 year ago
@billyisballing he did
GuitarBoyRockingOut 1 year ago
@GuitarBoyRockingOut same height.
StFuMoThErFuCkEr 1 year ago
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earl boykins is my cousin by name is rashard boykins i swear to god im not lyin
star1town 2 years ago
to bad he plain with europe now denver shouldve gave him a better offer
asianboipaco 2 years ago
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hes black?!!?
harvancik123 2 years ago
I bet earl boynkins is killing out there in europe....
I cant wait until this cat resigns with a team in the NBA......
MattSaucee24 2 years ago 54
In italy he is one of the best 20 players of the league, not the best, but he is a very good player
rickyXII 2 years ago
@MattSaucee24 re-signs otherwise it sounds weird lol
shambayati195 1 year ago
hes not retired hes gettin paid big bucks down in the italian league
danedeewah 2 years ago 8
Darius Miles made a bet with someone that Earl Boykinks can dunk..and he won the bet, beacause Earl dunked the ball behind the back!!!! This happened about 3 years ago..
StevenCkoba 2 years ago
Are you kiddingme?
That's about 42 inches already.
Don't under estimate it it was like wait till his the size of Lebron cuz he'll be one.
FuckCumInHeaven 2 years ago
Terrible coaching causes him to miss.
NBA is ridiculously filled with coaching horse shit
I suggest you train your vertical up to 70 inch running.
FuckCumInHeaven 2 years ago 2
if u know the nuggets he made alot of shots in crunch time while carmelo was watching him right beside him. kid is a scorer comes in and tears shit up
m4cklove 2 years ago
can he dunks?
paliosg13 2 years ago
no never
2ksportsMIX 2 years ago
he can dunk a volleyball barely
playinball12 2 years ago 2
Are you kiddingme?
That's about 42 inches already.
Don't under estimate it it was like wait till his the size of Lebron.
FuckCumInHeaven 2 years ago
he played for the bucks? and is he still on the nuggets?
iDEV0N 2 years ago
he got traded like a year or 2 ago
sammyt231 2 years ago
he was on the nuggets then he got traded to the bucks then got traded to the bobcats and is now retired
eddiebortz 2 years ago
damn this dude short as hell lmaoo
bloodzallday88 2 years ago
he has a low release which probably only hurts him
npmcgrady19 3 years ago
I don't know... he probably developed that to get his shot off against taller players. It looks odd but needs to emphasize a quick release not a high one. At this height it does not make much of a difference.
omnivorous65 2 years ago 2
lol, look at that little lucky ass kid.. he just walked on the court and looked totally bored.. jesus man.. i'd be trippin balls if i were there, even if my dad were an nba player (if that is the case for him)
Nathanzor 3 years ago
miss him
tszhok 3 years ago
i love how ppl r dissing him on how much he sucks he's in the nba and ur not so he must be better than u
DWadeIsTheMan3 3 years ago
He's not in the NBA anymore. He's still a billion times better than me though yes.
draaco355 3 years ago
hes not in the nba anymore hes playing in the italian league
aspenaspen 3 years ago
i think we all thought he would dunk it...
way to get our hopes up lol
itsgoindown92 3 years ago 2
lol i definateyl did....fuck
corwinbousada13 3 years ago
i was watching this old hardwood classics game on nba channel and one of the commentary people during the game said earl benches 300 pounds.he was playing for the nuggets at that time.thats weird,5'5 about 160 or 180 or 170 either weigh he lifts 300 pounds and he weighs under 190
rdelian101 3 years ago
I doubt that...I mean he could but I've actually played against him in a summer rec league in Cleveland and he's really tiny. I bench over 300 and I know what the upper body should sorta look like for benching that amount.
By the way Earl averaged about 40 ppg in 3 games in that league. He's the best 5'5" player in the world
arvydas0069 3 years ago
he has such an ugly shot
Nebuli93 3 years ago 3
yeeee
akiraandmj 3 years ago
wow what was so good about that
bballboy323 3 years ago
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he shoots like 3 years old
nba2kman 3 years ago
You have the grammar of a five year old.
DeathPersonified 3 years ago 7
hahahahahahah
BetchAssNess 3 years ago
OWNED
defsuxxdixx 3 years ago
you guys dumb he can bench 315 it even says on wikipedia
xxxhottie123 3 years ago
OMG IF WIKIPEDIA SAID IT... IT MUST BE TRUE!! retard an idiot like you could have put that on there.
brockrulesyo 3 years ago
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DWadeIsTheMan3 3 years ago
he shoots like a kid
estderoma 3 years ago
but he throw it down, doesn't he?
DeLuXeBG 3 years ago
what does bench mean
marql001 3 years ago
Bench press, u no the weights.
peeman112 3 years ago 5
virtus.
becciatio 3 years ago
He can bench the same amount of weight as ben wallace!!
DoubleA313 3 years ago
haha no he cant thats a lie! get your facts straight. his benching has been greatly over blown and its stupid people like you that keep that lame myth alive!
lazrul 3 years ago 7
he can bench 315 pounds
Platinumdragon87 3 years ago
lol yeah right
aspenaspen 3 years ago
he really can
datdrni99a2nv 3 years ago
show me a vid of it and i'll belive ya
aspenaspen 3 years ago
lmfao u dumb ass it's a well known fact that he can bench 315
Hawkhunter07 3 years ago
yeh but a true point guard only shoots when open or clock is winding down other wise hes looking to set up plays, hes still pretty strong, ive seen him hit a double clutch three over someone who i cant remember
gta3522 3 years ago 2
dude, don't be a hater this dude desrves to be in the NBA. hell he's got a shitload of more game than any guy who's 5'5" right now, look at at the highlight reels if you gotta, his shots don't look lucky.
XLSaga 3 years ago 2
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Earl Boykins days are numbered in the NBA. He won't last long. Too small, stats are up and down with down being most frequent. I can't believe he starts to begin with. I think he scores lucky points because the other players feel sorry for a midget on the court. I mean, if I were a 6'5 point guard and we were going to win the game anyway, I'd let the little bastard hit a few on me just so he could have a "big" ego.
agentwalston 3 years ago
you are right but keep in mind this guy was a monster in college. he's in the nba for a reason and it's not because he sucks.
deserthobo 3 years ago 3
you've gotta be kidding, he was A MONSTER in his high school and college years...
bReAkDoWnRT 3 years ago
budyd he was droppin the same digits as AI on nuggets before they traded him they shoulda kept him
MothaFuckinRealGamer 3 years ago
dont hate. let's see you in the NBA then...
airtung15 3 years ago
he's hella good for 5'5. If Earl "the squirrel" Boykins was lebron or MJ's height, he'd dominate the league. He can just barely dunk at 5'5, at 6'6 he could bash on most 7 footers.
SaiyanBloodline 3 years ago 7
And that's exactly why you're not in the NBA. First off no player feels sorry for another. The point is to score and stop the other team from doing the same. Second, you probably can't play anyway. Earl Boykins, or Kobe, you let one take uncontested shots then you're going to be sitting your ass on the bench.
DeathPersonified 3 years ago
I'd like to see YOU in 1 vs 1 against "this little bastard"..bet my left nut he'd kick your ass soooo bad
iamnasty 3 years ago 2
And your mom would suck your little bastard so you could have a "big" ego. =]
krnspirit 3 years ago
he shoots from his chest, so he can be easily blocked.. notice that he just shoot jumpers when he is open..
akosipaopao 3 years ago
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i think its cuz he isnt strong enuf cuz he so short
johnthecoolguy 3 years ago
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wou! he shoots like a little girl
htm2x 3 years ago
cuz its a warmup dumbass. he shot looks better during a game
weedbag22 3 years ago 2
how tall is he??
zacefroniscool 3 years ago
5'5
tommo090892 3 years ago
he shoots from his chest..
but hes short..
vornado15 3 years ago
your right.. he shoots from his chest, so he can be easily blocked.. notice that he just shoot jumpers when he is open..
akosipaopao 3 years ago
ur stupid. its only a warmup. his shots look better IN GAME
weedbag22 3 years ago
he is 5'5, no matter where he shoots, a taller defender can still block his shot.
and of course you shoot jumpers when you're open. you don't do a fucking tear drop, or a finger roll, or a fade away when you're open. when MJ is open, do you see him do any other shots besides jumpers?
InitialXO 3 years ago
Totally spot on about jumpers! I mean, who the hell does a shot other than a jumper when you're open , right?
insolence 2 years ago
much respect to boykins bein 5'5 in the nba...he has a boxer type quickness...he's like all muscle...bench 315
viewtifulLee 3 years ago 4
True that release is downgrading.
jumpman3210 3 years ago
thats not a shooting stance of a seven year old... hes barely jumping so he wasnt using his jump shot retard hes barely jumping
Jrizz88 3 years ago
he didn't say stance, he said form. he clearly shoots from under his chin to get enough power to shoot. doesn't really matter though, whatever gets the ball through the hoop
jayjaygeebee 3 years ago 3
Umm i don't wanna be a hater, but that's a shooting form of a 7 year old...
MadPropzBaller 3 years ago
damn! that release is crzy!
Jabbawockeez904 3 years ago
Este chaparro es muy bueno eh!!!!
SanDoRSaLvAjE 3 years ago
he sucks
ballerman22345 3 years ago
ok, ballerman. you're fucking good, you're in the nba right?
InitialXO 3 years ago
no he cant yur gay
mchammawiz 3 years ago
he has a quick release
GilbertHibachiArenas 3 years ago 2
Earl Boykins can touch the rim (PIC):
murkworks DOT net/~james/Sports/GSLAL041603/6 DOT jpg
LexusFordsSA 3 years ago
he can dunk too
akal2kingdom 3 years ago
show me a video i really wanna see
acousticLU 3 years ago
5'5
grooveypuma15 4 years ago
like at his fuckin sootin speed and its just warmup :o
ReMoVeR69 4 years ago 8
wats the point of this video.....
wesm8wes 4 years ago
i like the 3rd shot iversons beter than you
caloy1975 4 years ago
i love this little guy he's so cool :)
MusicSportGirl 4 years ago 3
can earl dunk the ball?i tought he dunked it on one video but it was ford
FunkyDee 4 years ago 2
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his legs r too fat to dunk. u need skinny ass legs like me but with cut calfs
uaball123 4 years ago
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im better than him
uaball123 4 years ago
thas tj ford
RDS4Life 4 years ago
thats not tj ford cause those uniforms are too recent. when ford played for the bucks they did not have those style uniform
luda413 4 years ago
each team has like 3 different styles how kan that be earl boykins wen he plays for the nuggets n has been playin for the nuggets and this was the season wen ford had that spine injurie
RDS4Life 4 years ago
he played for the bucks for half of last season and currently plays for no one. so no it is earl boykins
luda413 4 years ago 2
can earl boykins dunk the ball???
zinedinefede 4 years ago
yup
be9726 4 years ago
hell no hes 5'4
koolfool1 4 years ago
what iz so special about dis? i thought da nigga dunked or somthin.
Thabest504 4 years ago
no man thats nate
koolfool1 4 years ago
he's 5'5 and he can shoot over you
zxzx4zxzx 3 years ago
supposely he can bench 400 lbs
Travino 3 years ago
i keep hearing that
bigbuzin555 3 years ago
He is 5"5
nasr2 4 years ago
how tall is he ?
Doenerlover 4 years ago
He shot like pushing,but anyway,he's nice.
AI913 4 years ago
it's sad how you all are proud of being the same height or being taller than him, try comparing something that you can control rather than something u can't control and be proud about it, like being in the NBA, o wait u guys aren't in the nba so why the fuck are u makign fun of him u douchebags
Hawkhunter07 4 years ago 3
agreed
be9726 4 years ago
ugly shot.. lol
RestlessJatt 4 years ago
someone sign him!
aintallthat 4 years ago 3
im 2 inshes taller than him
Game4life525 4 years ago
i had the same height but i am 13 years old lol
davidj9429 4 years ago
yo...he jumper is ugly...
Hellhammer1010 4 years ago
u r ugly 2
adamkg21 4 years ago
Too bad he went to Milwaukee... He's such a darn good player, love to see him play...
Jul12321 4 years ago 4
buck is good now
cause yi is gonna get pass yao
davidj9429 4 years ago
he's freaking fast too !
smalltt1116 4 years ago
he doesnt have a quick release thts how i shoot too im 5'5 too LOLZ...
suppatank 4 years ago
if you shot like him you be the one in the NBA, of course hes got a quick trigger
mikeanddarryl 4 years ago 2
wut i meant by "shooting" like him is tht i have a quick release like him too. im no way as good as shooting as him. lol
suppatank 4 years ago
you said he doesnt have a quick release
mikeanddarryl 4 years ago
he dont look that short there
yungus200 4 years ago
haha doesnt look that short? he shook hands with a kid and they were the same height! no offence to the little man. i love him. he was better in denver
aintallthat 4 years ago
GOD BLESS YOU!
jesusworld22 4 years ago
dam he's got a quick release
tim21duncan 4 years ago