Emoni Bates showed off his shooting skills and pro potential in front of NBA GMs on Day One of the 2023 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago at Wintrust Arena. 6’9 19 year old Bates is perhaps best known for being a high school basketball sensation in his home state of Michigan. He played a year of college ball at Memphis and another at Eastern Michigan. Emoni has been working towards this moment and should move up the NBA Draft boards after his performance. Check out these Ballislife highlights measuring his vertical leap, participating in game situations and lots of three point shooting drills. Bates finished second overall in three point shooting percentage.
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Ameere
May 17, 2023 at 10:07 pm
His one dribble pull up looks JUST LIKE Kd lol
Outta favors
May 17, 2023 at 10:10 pm
He reminds me of bones Hyland with shai Alexander height
Chapos Shoota
May 17, 2023 at 10:10 pm
I remember a few years ago he was the biggest prospect and on a magazine cover and the next generational athlete
Zandrr
May 17, 2023 at 10:11 pm
Seems like he has that dog in him.
moneyboy gamer
May 17, 2023 at 10:11 pm
been watching emoni since he was in high school, bro has really been grinding and anyone who watched him has known he was destined for greatness he deserves this well done bro its only up from here!!
xURAMESHI
May 17, 2023 at 10:15 pm
💪🏾
Brian Westbrook
May 17, 2023 at 10:30 pm
His comp to me is Reggie Miller & Durant – that of course would be his ceiling
Lachlan Hodge
May 17, 2023 at 10:33 pm
Where’s Bo Cruz at guys. xoxoxo
Christian Caviness
May 17, 2023 at 10:34 pm
I’m just proud of him
Brandon Pollard
May 17, 2023 at 10:38 pm
Movements reminds me of KD. Especially the pull up. Sixers could use him instantly next year
HUSTLE-ALLDAY-205
May 17, 2023 at 10:41 pm
lets goo emoni…jumper….been pure….he remind me of durant….
SBTv 1
May 17, 2023 at 10:58 pm
Talented hard worker. If only he learns to quit the nba youngboy fanatics.
Bryce Hill sr.
May 17, 2023 at 11:15 pm
Orlando magic #6
A Money
May 17, 2023 at 11:19 pm
What shoes does he have on them shits fire
Arrian Dixon
May 17, 2023 at 11:22 pm
I just hope Emoni Bates don’t pull a Ja Morant move. Know why your working hard to be in the league and maintain it 💯
Evan Reaves
May 17, 2023 at 11:33 pm
Interesting choice jumping off one foot for a vertical leap test 🤔
oldman baller50
May 17, 2023 at 11:35 pm
I see a few things he will work on but he has terrific upside. Guy gonna be good
saveTheHerd
May 17, 2023 at 11:36 pm
Okc at 12!!!please God!!💙⏩
Neva4u
May 17, 2023 at 11:40 pm
Brandon Ingram jr
CANCEL ME
May 17, 2023 at 11:41 pm
I thought he was staying another year in college
ineedmoney
May 17, 2023 at 11:48 pm
Could help a lot of nba teams rn
Granddaddy o.g Wayne
May 17, 2023 at 11:54 pm
Shoot like KD
Naomi
May 17, 2023 at 11:57 pm
no weaknesses? damn!
Grant Marble
May 17, 2023 at 11:58 pm
Someone’s gotta just swing for the fences in the first round man
Wall Trap Sports
May 18, 2023 at 8:10 pm
The most impressive aspect of his game: his shot mechanics. His lower base is like Kevin Durant, with an upper release like Kemba Walker. So he will be an accurate shooter and scorer at the next level because he also has the modern stepbacks, snatchbacks, sidesteps, and hop back moves to always get his shot off. You can pencil him in for 20 points easily because he can pull up from literally anywhere.
What will either stunt his growth or turn him into a star will be his ability to defend his matchup, make plays for others and how efficient can he be on offense.
I would say his keys to victory during his rookie season are to be able to make at least 80%+ of his FTs and shoot better than 38% from behind the arc. More than likely he will end up in the G-league during his rookie year and end up starting towards the end of the season.
However, remember only two years ago, prior to him going to Memphis he was labeled as the generational talent that Wembanyama is today. No matter his flaws because every player except Jordan and Kareem had them, Emoni didn’t falter in the spotlight. Memphis was simply a bad situation for him and he wasn’t able to earn any playing time, not because he wasn’t good enough but because of Penny.
I’m rooting for Emoni!
#mrstay grindin
May 18, 2023 at 8:15 pm
Can’t wait to see bates ball in the nba
John Peden
May 18, 2023 at 8:16 pm
If Emoni Bates gets in the right situation, with a solid coaching staff.. He’ll for sure have a solid NBA career
Keese Chamberlain
May 18, 2023 at 8:23 pm
Lottery pick for sure
Jay Hova420
May 18, 2023 at 8:25 pm
That boy smoked out 😭😭
TM Reacts
May 18, 2023 at 8:54 pm
Hope the pistons draft him 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Johnny Blue
May 18, 2023 at 8:55 pm
Can’t wait to get him down here where he belongs: in a Charlotte Hornets uniform … whereafter he and Scoot and Melo will “rock” the League
Arty clay
May 18, 2023 at 9:11 pm
My man ✊🏾
Ej Virella
May 18, 2023 at 9:15 pm
i think people tend to forget that emani bates is 6’10
авпа вапвап
May 18, 2023 at 9:28 pm
This kid has crazy potential and talent
SOAPANDISHESFORSALE LEBANONCANADA
May 18, 2023 at 11:38 pm
How can you tell?
Bbandy
May 18, 2023 at 9:49 pm
He is going in the 1st round. Betting between 16-21
Delvon Matthew
May 18, 2023 at 9:55 pm
I happy for him
StupidLakerFan
May 18, 2023 at 9:59 pm
Future laker…
Jumpman Phlight
May 18, 2023 at 10:02 pm
He’s a monster especially mid range pull up it could be his bread and butter if he uses it regularly through his career 💯
Brandon Young
May 18, 2023 at 10:11 pm
Bates Was Out There Dropping Buckets
Scottlxnd Sensei
May 18, 2023 at 10:26 pm
Send him to golden state
Craig’s Legendary Rock N Roll Covers
May 18, 2023 at 10:32 pm
This dude needs to cut his damn hair. Unreal
H Doc
May 18, 2023 at 11:08 pm
Durant 2.0
H Doc
May 18, 2023 at 11:09 pm
Durant jr
Wyldthang Music
May 18, 2023 at 11:22 pm
He need to gain some weight
Hg_DeeTTV
May 18, 2023 at 11:29 pm
He’s definitely more Brandon Ingram than KD
3-D Manhood
May 18, 2023 at 11:31 pm
Defense horrible
bigoppneez
May 18, 2023 at 11:31 pm
Happy to see lil bro working His game looks fantastic!
Demarcus Hampton
May 18, 2023 at 11:43 pm
He going to the spurs mark my words 2nd round watch
Wasabi Sour
May 18, 2023 at 11:49 pm
Zhaire Williams and Bj Boston Comparison will ride bench for a couple years before real clock / pt comes
Sheltwon
May 19, 2023 at 3:54 pm
he favors Brandon Ingram to me
Juan Rodriguez
May 19, 2023 at 4:13 pm
Excelente jugador 👏 👍 👌
Juan Rodriguez
May 19, 2023 at 6:02 pm
Minnesota tiene que reclutar ése jugador es muy bueno 👌 👍 excelente 👌 👍
Ezee16
May 19, 2023 at 4:13 pm
1#
Heemtimes Ten
May 19, 2023 at 5:46 pm
Poor mama Brandon Ingram
Dean2 Cool
May 19, 2023 at 6:14 pm
I can see him in charlotte,Mia,Dallas
MADE T.O.
May 19, 2023 at 6:38 pm
Lakers take a chance
Vincent White Sr
May 19, 2023 at 7:15 pm
5-5 going show his true skills
rick mason
May 19, 2023 at 7:28 pm
Cool to see former players like Bobby Jackson and Derrick Fisher with former coaches out there working with these young men.
Sega Genesis
May 19, 2023 at 7:52 pm
7:35 hahaha
Vincent Sacco
May 19, 2023 at 8:12 pm
He’ll start out in the g league this year too physically immature and watching the mid range pull-ups showed that his left hand is weaker than his right. By this time next year he’ll have a full roster spot whether it’s end of next season or going into the next season
JesseMojado Q
May 19, 2023 at 8:20 pm
My guy is a shot maker
Trev Cap
May 19, 2023 at 8:22 pm
I see kd and Ingram in and out
Matthew Hawkins
May 19, 2023 at 8:37 pm
Worse thing they can do is still let him be on the table with Golden state up
Alphatrus Bens III
May 19, 2023 at 8:39 pm
He move so stiff
Ron Duece
May 19, 2023 at 8:52 pm
Went from highly rated to underrated
RedReigns Here
May 19, 2023 at 9:10 pm
First time I seen him play without screaming and balling up his fist after makin a shot. 🤣😂🤣😂
Ballboi
May 19, 2023 at 9:33 pm
He was 1 in hs fir a reason still is the best to me just watch 📈
ᜀᜌ᜔oᜍᜋᜈ᜔
May 19, 2023 at 9:34 pm
his playstyle reminds me of siakam
MalikSpliffs
May 19, 2023 at 9:47 pm
Would be insane if he falls out the lottery
Anthony
May 19, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Klay Thompson-esque
Deante Hubert
May 19, 2023 at 10:40 pm
If they 2-way my boy I’ma be hurt 😭
moncler
May 19, 2023 at 11:09 pm
Denver should get him 💯
313drepeso313
May 19, 2023 at 11:12 pm
I would’ve liked him to play 1 more year of college ball and develope that much more. I hope brody makes it because he has talent 4sho!!!
Marilee Piorkowski
May 19, 2023 at 11:23 pm
been watching emoni since he was in high school, bro has really been grinding and anyone who watched him has known he was destined for greatness he deserves this well done bro its only up from here!! I❤This Game!!
GOATConversations
May 19, 2023 at 11:55 pm
Phill handy please coach this guy , he work on that stamina we got another deadly shooter on the loose.
BigDawg Gaming
May 20, 2023 at 5:57 pm
That jumper still nice like it was in High School
The Real Red_Hawk3000
May 20, 2023 at 6:06 pm
If he goes anywhere besides Rockets, ATL, Hornets or near Ja he will be ok 😅💯
Kei
May 20, 2023 at 6:12 pm
Emoni is for sure Mini Brandon Ingram lol
EliteAlice
May 20, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Laker
Malcolmx Matthews
May 20, 2023 at 6:41 pm
He gon need to stop bringing the ball down before he gets to his jumper. Any NBA player can exploit that. But if he fixes that potential is great
Big AZ Sr.
May 20, 2023 at 6:57 pm
Young Durant 2🤣🤣🤣
Ed Smart
May 20, 2023 at 7:33 pm
I just wanna see this kid win!!! Work hard Emoni…WORK!!
Quinnico
May 20, 2023 at 7:42 pm
His shot is very KD like
Legion Seven
May 20, 2023 at 7:47 pm
Bro, been a bucket! 💯 💯 💯 🤘🏿
Tacodude
May 20, 2023 at 7:54 pm
Bro shut up, i wanted him to slip to the 2nd for us
Jose Miguel Alvarado
May 20, 2023 at 7:57 pm
🔥💯💰
Michael Rhodes
May 20, 2023 at 8:11 pm
He going pro.
Blaise
May 20, 2023 at 8:11 pm
Steal of the draft.
ralph katsidis
May 20, 2023 at 8:16 pm
He has a toothpick feet.
Dave Stone
May 20, 2023 at 8:18 pm
So glad he’s not wearing the ghey volleyball shorts. But yeah Man’s always been nice. 👍🏾
Anakin Skywalker
May 20, 2023 at 8:24 pm
This bro is the next KD. Not snake 🐍 but KD
Dr KIMONI
May 20, 2023 at 8:41 pm
SLAVE AUCTION ! NO MORANT HAIR STYLE PLEASE !
Joel Goodwin
May 20, 2023 at 8:56 pm
I hope the Nets take a chance on this kid… can definitely catch and shoot!
Alexander Dillworth
May 20, 2023 at 9:17 pm
Every time I see Bates….. my brain just says “ hair long, legs long, me and muscle niggas, we don’t get along”
TopGraffitiZone
May 20, 2023 at 9:52 pm
Slow on defense
verdell bryant
May 20, 2023 at 11:15 pm
Don’t let the warriors get him it will be over
Samuel Durham
May 20, 2023 at 11:33 pm
he gotta go to a team like the heat
Vont
May 20, 2023 at 11:47 pm
I love seein him humble and working hard
Jeron Edwards
May 21, 2023 at 11:52 am
Everyone has a mixtape
Jordan Young
May 21, 2023 at 12:02 pm
his vert sucks!
Jacs' Stocks
May 21, 2023 at 12:07 pm
He’s just not explosive enough to me. I don’t think he can score against legit NBA defenders. Like legit legit
Ryan
May 21, 2023 at 12:25 pm
Doesn’t seem very athletic. Like a taller d’angelo russell with his demeanour. Can shoot but will struggle against bigger and faster defenders
Eddienor Dalida
May 21, 2023 at 12:43 pm
I thought hes Jordan clarkson
OG23_wave
May 21, 2023 at 1:20 pm
This dude can hoop his Job gome ne learn how to defend at a high level and get buckets cuz he can ball and he a dog.
HammDid
May 21, 2023 at 1:24 pm
Cleveland
Hunter Witte
May 21, 2023 at 2:46 pm
Can someone explain to me why he’s so hyped up if he’s a projected 2nd round pick? Just wondering
Vinny
May 21, 2023 at 2:52 pm
Won’t be a star but has the potential to be a very solid role player.
Kendrick Cumbee
May 21, 2023 at 4:21 pm
He has been NBA ready.
AH HAAA
May 21, 2023 at 4:36 pm
Release gotta get faster but the talent ain’t in question
A.P’s World
May 21, 2023 at 5:10 pm
Definitely a bucket rest of his game need work thoe
WoollyGrove
May 21, 2023 at 5:35 pm
He reminds of Shaun Livingston
Red
May 21, 2023 at 5:44 pm
ceiling is probably siakam
David Gibson
May 21, 2023 at 6:04 pm
I noticed Ty Young, former WNBA player that was on Love & Hip Hop on the video. Does she work for the NBA? That’s Whatsup.
karl Adriano
May 21, 2023 at 6:23 pm
:Isaiah: 54:7 “Nothing can defeat you because God is with you”
Marvin Tolbert
May 21, 2023 at 7:19 pm
He could be much like Rip Hamilton where it may take him a couple yrs to develop core body building structure and team defense techniques all while working with a staff who puts him in position to score much like the Pistons did for RIP HAMILTON
Sylla Diallo
May 21, 2023 at 7:55 pm
Slide to Brooklyn
PeppeMotto
May 21, 2023 at 8:26 pm
slow release on that jumper
Jerome Parker
May 21, 2023 at 9:00 pm
He Kevin me KD vibes all day!
Kill Bill
May 21, 2023 at 9:29 pm
I’m getting KD vibes from this kid. He might be the best player in 3 years
Beed_ MOISES QUERUELA
May 21, 2023 at 9:46 pm
he moves like kevin durant? 😮
2 Train
May 21, 2023 at 10:47 pm
I feel like I been seeing this kid, since he was a lil kid for real lol now he’s in the combine. That’s wassup
2 Train
May 21, 2023 at 10:48 pm
They all ready for Ja Morant spot. Sadly.
AB
May 21, 2023 at 11:15 pm
I hope Emani pans out. I just feel like theyre rushing his progress. I xould be wring but we will see.
SFGMode
May 22, 2023 at 12:05 am
someone will take a chance on him in the 2nd round
John Scott
May 22, 2023 at 12:42 am
A couple of years back, He was projected to be the number 1 pick and now he’s fighting for an NBA career!!! Don’t be so quick to hype a high school kid up. A lot can happen in 2/3 years!!
Bliccboa Shonno
May 22, 2023 at 1:33 am
Bruh all things go right for him, we lookin at the next gen KD.
Shamel Slater
May 22, 2023 at 1:53 am
Can’t wait to see him in the league…he’s gonna b good if he stays focused…💪🏾
Welcome2Wokeanda
May 22, 2023 at 1:57 am
*LITERALLY pushed the man with ALL HIS MIGHT and couldn’t knock him off his path **3:46**. A light fould STOPPED him on the fastbreak **4:30**. Hands DOWN, against arguably the best player in D1 **4:40**. LOST at **4:48**. BEAT to loose ball at **6:11** because he was SCARED to SACRIFICE HIS BODY! Emoni’s problem IS NOT SHOOTING.*
Obie Lee
May 22, 2023 at 3:22 am
Just a taller and longer Brandon Ingram ‼️🤔
Jazz Prince
May 22, 2023 at 4:41 am
Hope my Knicks steal him in the 2nd round!!!!
Acc Mngmt
May 22, 2023 at 5:03 am
Sean Livingston w/ more range
Darkscop3👑
May 22, 2023 at 5:25 am
Brandon type build
Douglas M'Paka
May 22, 2023 at 6:30 am
CAAAAAVS please draft him
Michael Woni
May 22, 2023 at 7:30 am
He finishes like Rip Hamilton
Raynesh Autar
May 22, 2023 at 8:17 am
KNICKS BOUND
Basketball Crazy Hoopers Inc
May 22, 2023 at 9:24 am
Emoni bates reminds me of Kevin Durant whoever team got him got a steal I heard he’s projected second round but the way I see it some teams will take him in the first round
LIONEL WALLACE
May 22, 2023 at 10:05 am
I think Emoni will be a much better NBA player than in College. The NBA will allow him the room and space to score. That’s only If he keeps his head on his shoulders and not do something stupid he should be able to be a productive player.
Mountain Mass Outdoors
May 22, 2023 at 10:36 am
Man would be a hell of a number 2 or 3 options if knew how to play defense…. How wiggins you as on warriors….. other then that hes just a volume shooter …. Hell average 20 but hell take 25 shots to get it
GBGMurphThaKid
May 22, 2023 at 11:42 am
He always been raw and only getting better
GBGMurphThaKid
May 22, 2023 at 11:48 am
He gives me KD Brandon Ingram vibes
Dimitri Efthymiou
May 22, 2023 at 12:58 pm
bros face like you mixed khris middleton and zeke naji
Noah Williams
May 22, 2023 at 1:51 pm
1 John 5:14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. REPENT JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU AND HAS A PLAN FOR YOU
Daniel Tonga
May 22, 2023 at 3:30 pm
Idk how he’ll pan out in the league in the long-term, but I still think some people are sleeping on Emoni Bates and easily see him as somebody who can contribute 20-25 PPG in a few years’ time
Boots 313
May 22, 2023 at 5:55 pm
That’s the Bates we saw in him early on 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Velocity Gaming
May 22, 2023 at 6:48 pm
emoni looks like if Brandon ingram and jordan clarkson had a baby:
Vi
May 22, 2023 at 8:45 pm
Too bad the Hornets are gonna ruin your career before it even starts lol
Teco Roy
May 22, 2023 at 8:57 pm
Whats the difference in Emoni Bates And Brandon Miller literally the same player but i think Emoni maybe better
Neighborhood Solo
May 22, 2023 at 9:31 pm
This who mfks better watch out for his come up gone be crazy I’m still rooting for BATES!!!
Brett McClelland
May 23, 2023 at 6:19 am
Thunder Legend, Emani Bates 🏀⚡️
Marc BG
May 23, 2023 at 8:31 am
Emoni Bates is a good player but needs to learn to play in a team
Ronald Smith
May 23, 2023 at 11:29 am
Look I remember seeing him early on when he was takin youngsters to school he didn’t have dred locks then but he disappeared from the scene and I see he’s back I hope he makes it??
Teco Roy
May 23, 2023 at 11:40 am
Watch Lakers get him at 17
@Sef21
May 23, 2023 at 1:17 pm
Jordan Clarkson 2.0 Perfect Fit To Pacers… @29 Pick… OFF The Bench…
Logan Hawley
May 23, 2023 at 7:43 pm
All I see is young kd
THA RED ROOM
May 23, 2023 at 8:19 pm
He going to the magic
LARRY
May 23, 2023 at 9:53 pm
It crazy how things end up to this point. If he didn’t rush the process by leaving high school early, I saw him going top 10 easy. I hope scouts are not looking at his 2 yrs in college as a cap of potential but learning experience to further his development. He is 19yrs old with a talent of putting the ball in the basket. But at this point he going to be in the late first round or early second and with that mold, he need to be more efficient with his volume shooting mindset. I still see great things for him and he going to surprise a lot of people and make people remember how good he was coming out of high school.
James Adair
May 23, 2023 at 10:18 pm
Now, I understand why the old guys (Barkley and Shaq) keep talking about the softness of the new players in the NBA. Everywhere I look around the court I am seeing women. Are you telling me that there are no guys interested in those positions that those women are holding down?
Call it what you want, but I cannot teach any young girl or woman for that fact what it is to menstruate. I do not care how much I learn about the subject I will never be able to relate to any woman about that on a personal level. It is just like the ones changing their sexual organs, you are still a man or woman. You will never know what it is to be that opposite sex, and that is the definition of Crazy.
So, you that are trying to get someone to buy into the fact that a woman can teach a young man how to be a man, no they cannot, and that my friend is Spiritual. I do not care what the world states about the matter, “What did Yeshua (G-d) say about it?” Shalom, Amen.