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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Superb_Ilocano87
May 18, 2023 at 12:56 am
Rip Hamilton 😢
Terry Bone
May 18, 2023 at 1:09 am
future superstar !!!
JVFX
May 18, 2023 at 1:10 am
If he gets drafted second round he will be steal of the draft in my opinion
Urgirlwantsme2
May 18, 2023 at 1:20 am
footwork and body mechanic were horrible. Don’t mind my opinion, I don’t know anything about basketball just like watching it.
Res Udeew
May 18, 2023 at 1:21 am
He brings the ball up to his shooting slot from really low. That could end up being an issue if he doesn’t change it.
Deshawn Hill
May 18, 2023 at 1:22 am
He is him bro
KobaniacMinded
May 18, 2023 at 1:25 am
Ceiling Carmelo/B.I….. Floor Monk/cam reddish
A J
May 18, 2023 at 1:26 am
Boy look like his ears musty
Lemini4K
May 18, 2023 at 1:29 am
Jordan Clarkson-esk.
ULTRA-EGO
May 18, 2023 at 1:40 am
He’s definitely going to struggle his first few years which is gonna determine if he’s a role player or star
Sleeze
May 18, 2023 at 1:43 am
How he not a top 10 draft pick is the real ? Smh
montauk airr
May 18, 2023 at 1:53 am
man i wish terrance clark was still here, he was just a top talent that i havent seen in a long long time, and even today theres nobody like him
Richard Nyahoe
May 18, 2023 at 1:56 am
Sleeper of the draft!!!!
JaVonte Jackson
May 18, 2023 at 2:00 am
Bro no way he in the combine rn he was just in highschool not so long ago
Ameere
May 18, 2023 at 2:07 am
His one dribble pull up looks JUST LIKE Kd lol
Outta favors
May 18, 2023 at 2:10 am
He reminds me of bones Hyland with shai Alexander height
Chapos Shoota
May 18, 2023 at 2:10 am
I remember a few years ago he was the biggest prospect and on a magazine cover and the next generational athlete
Zandrr
May 18, 2023 at 2:11 am
Seems like he has that dog in him.
moneyboy gamer
May 18, 2023 at 2:11 am
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 18, 2023 at 2:15 am
💪🏾
Brian Westbrook
May 18, 2023 at 2:30 am
His comp to me is Reggie Miller & Durant – that of course would be his ceiling
Lachlan Hodge
May 18, 2023 at 2:33 am
Where’s Bo Cruz at guys. xoxoxo
Christian Caviness
May 18, 2023 at 2:34 am
I’m just proud of him
Brandon Pollard
May 18, 2023 at 2:38 am
Movements reminds me of KD. Especially the pull up. Sixers could use him instantly next year
HUSTLE-ALLDAY-205
May 18, 2023 at 2:41 am
lets goo emoni…jumper….been pure….he remind me of durant….
Ray Thomas
May 18, 2023 at 11:27 pm
Hope them cavs get bro!
Lj Mccray
May 18, 2023 at 11:27 pm
Has a
bit of Durant in his game
Biggucci 4
May 18, 2023 at 11:29 pm
Sleeper for sure
Albert Daley
May 18, 2023 at 11:42 pm
He looks good
Muh aprizal
May 18, 2023 at 11:45 pm
Movement is similar KD😂
Delvon Matthew
May 19, 2023 at 1:58 am
Fact 2.0
Van Iyke
May 18, 2023 at 11:46 pm
Like Brandon Miller, this dude is a walking red flag off the court.
Samson
May 18, 2023 at 11:49 pm
He’s only 19 he will be a teal if he dont get picked on lottery
K Elliott
May 18, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Good thing he can shoot because that vert is dirt.
Wall Trap Sports
May 19, 2023 at 12:10 am
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 19, 2023 at 12:15 am
Can’t wait to see bates ball in the nba
John Peden
May 19, 2023 at 12:16 am
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 19, 2023 at 12:23 am
Lottery pick for sure
Jay Hova420
May 19, 2023 at 12:25 am
That boy smoked out 😭😭
TM Reacts
May 19, 2023 at 12:54 am
Hope the pistons draft him 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Johnny Blue
May 19, 2023 at 12:55 am
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 19, 2023 at 1:11 am
My man ✊🏾
Ej Virella
May 19, 2023 at 1:15 am
i think people tend to forget that emani bates is 6’10
авпа вапвап
May 19, 2023 at 1:28 am
This kid has crazy potential and talent
Bbandy
May 19, 2023 at 1:49 am
He is going in the 1st round. Betting between 16-21
Delvon Matthew
May 19, 2023 at 1:55 am
I happy for him
StupidLakerFan
May 19, 2023 at 1:59 am
Future laker…
Jumpman Phlight
May 19, 2023 at 2:02 am
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 19, 2023 at 2:11 am
Bates Was Out There Dropping Buckets
Scottlxnd Sensei
May 19, 2023 at 2:26 am
Send him to golden state
Craig’s Legendary Rock N Roll Covers
May 19, 2023 at 2:32 am
This dude needs to cut his damn hair. Unreal
Jay Cole
May 19, 2023 at 7:17 pm
A lot of guys half step these drills bc they look at it as easy but scouts look to see how hard u go in practice bc that’s shows how much intensity you’ll bring to the game. Gotta have that mamba mentality
Parker Catagnus
May 19, 2023 at 7:41 pm
Mavs Mavs Mavs Mavs Mavs
Hyannis KANGA
May 19, 2023 at 7:42 pm
Warriors shoukd draft him if they have the chance…
L
May 19, 2023 at 7:45 pm
Remember at one point people we’re comparing him to KD
Sheltwon
May 19, 2023 at 7:54 pm
he favors Brandon Ingram to me
Juan Rodriguez
May 19, 2023 at 8:13 pm
Excelente jugador 👏 👍 👌
Juan Rodriguez
May 19, 2023 at 10:02 pm
Minnesota tiene que reclutar ése jugador es muy bueno 👌 👍 excelente 👌 👍
Ezee16
May 19, 2023 at 8:13 pm
1#
Heemtimes Ten
May 19, 2023 at 9:46 pm
Poor mama Brandon Ingram
Dean2 Cool
May 19, 2023 at 10:14 pm
I can see him in charlotte,Mia,Dallas
MADE T.O.
May 19, 2023 at 10:38 pm
Lakers take a chance
Vincent White Sr
May 19, 2023 at 11:15 pm
5-5 going show his true skills
rick mason
May 19, 2023 at 11:28 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 11:52 pm
7:35 hahaha
Vincent Sacco
May 20, 2023 at 12:12 am
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 20, 2023 at 12:20 am
My guy is a shot maker
Trev Cap
May 20, 2023 at 12:22 am
I see kd and Ingram in and out
Matthew Hawkins
May 20, 2023 at 12:37 am
Worse thing they can do is still let him be on the table with Golden state up
Alphatrus Bens III
May 20, 2023 at 12:39 am
He move so stiff
Ron Duece
May 20, 2023 at 12:52 am
Went from highly rated to underrated
RedReigns Here
May 20, 2023 at 1:10 am
First time I seen him play without screaming and balling up his fist after makin a shot. 🤣😂🤣😂
Ballboi
May 20, 2023 at 1:33 am
He was 1 in hs fir a reason still is the best to me just watch 📈
ᜀᜌ᜔oᜍᜋᜈ᜔
May 20, 2023 at 1:34 am
his playstyle reminds me of siakam
MalikSpliffs
May 20, 2023 at 1:47 am
Would be insane if he falls out the lottery
Anthony
May 20, 2023 at 2:19 am
Klay Thompson-esque
Deante Hubert
May 20, 2023 at 2:40 am
If they 2-way my boy I’ma be hurt 😭
Lilsmokeyy_93
May 20, 2023 at 9:11 pm
Y’all do understand these are his highlights right ! Y’all get sold on anything lol
Ice Doubter
May 20, 2023 at 9:18 pm
baby KD
Leo Lyon
May 20, 2023 at 9:21 pm
Go to the spurs and fix your image my guy you got the game for sure
Jon Carlo Nunez
May 20, 2023 at 9:51 pm
If he gets drafted + 10/15 it will be better for him. Micheal porter JR was 1# in high school and due to injuries was overlooked. This could be another one of of those situations. But not overlooked because of injury more so off court issues
BigDawg Gaming
May 20, 2023 at 9:57 pm
That jumper still nice like it was in High School
The Real Red_Hawk3000
May 20, 2023 at 10:06 pm
If he goes anywhere besides Rockets, ATL, Hornets or near Ja he will be ok 😅💯
Kei
May 20, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Emoni is for sure Mini Brandon Ingram lol
EliteAlice
May 20, 2023 at 10:30 pm
Laker
Malcolmx Matthews
May 20, 2023 at 10:41 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 10:57 pm
Young Durant 2🤣🤣🤣
Ed Smart
May 20, 2023 at 11:33 pm
I just wanna see this kid win!!! Work hard Emoni…WORK!!
Quinnico
May 20, 2023 at 11:42 pm
His shot is very KD like
Legion Seven
May 20, 2023 at 11:47 pm
Bro, been a bucket! 💯 💯 💯 🤘🏿
Tacodude
May 20, 2023 at 11:54 pm
Bro shut up, i wanted him to slip to the 2nd for us
Jose Miguel Alvarado
May 20, 2023 at 11:57 pm
🔥💯💰
Michael Rhodes
May 21, 2023 at 12:11 am
He going pro.
Blaise
May 21, 2023 at 12:11 am
Steal of the draft.
ralph katsidis
May 21, 2023 at 12:16 am
He has a toothpick feet.
Dave Stone
May 21, 2023 at 12:18 am
So glad he’s not wearing the ghey volleyball shorts. But yeah Man’s always been nice. 👍🏾
Anakin Skywalker
May 21, 2023 at 12:24 am
This bro is the next KD. Not snake 🐍 but KD
Dr KIMONI
May 21, 2023 at 12:41 am
SLAVE AUCTION ! NO MORANT HAIR STYLE PLEASE !
Joel Goodwin
May 21, 2023 at 12:56 am
I hope the Nets take a chance on this kid… can definitely catch and shoot!
Alexander Dillworth
May 21, 2023 at 1:17 am
Every time I see Bates….. my brain just says “ hair long, legs long, me and muscle niggas, we don’t get along”
TopGraffitiZone
May 21, 2023 at 1:52 am
Slow on defense
tobi madara
May 21, 2023 at 2:08 pm
next kd?
Jeron Edwards
May 21, 2023 at 3:52 pm
Everyone has a mixtape
Jordan Young
May 21, 2023 at 4:02 pm
his vert sucks!
Jacs' Stocks
May 21, 2023 at 4:07 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 4:25 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 4:43 pm
I thought hes Jordan clarkson
OG23_wave
May 21, 2023 at 5:20 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 5:24 pm
Cleveland
Hunter Witte
May 21, 2023 at 6:46 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 6:52 pm
Won’t be a star but has the potential to be a very solid role player.
Kendrick Cumbee
May 21, 2023 at 8:21 pm
He has been NBA ready.
AH HAAA
May 21, 2023 at 8:36 pm
Release gotta get faster but the talent ain’t in question
A.P’s World
May 21, 2023 at 9:10 pm
Definitely a bucket rest of his game need work thoe
WoollyGrove
May 21, 2023 at 9:35 pm
He reminds of Shaun Livingston
Red
May 21, 2023 at 9:44 pm
ceiling is probably siakam
David Gibson
May 21, 2023 at 10:04 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 10:23 pm
:Isaiah: 54:7 “Nothing can defeat you because God is with you”
Marvin Tolbert
May 21, 2023 at 11:19 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 11:55 pm
Slide to Brooklyn
PeppeMotto
May 22, 2023 at 12:26 am
slow release on that jumper
Jerome Parker
May 22, 2023 at 1:00 am
He Kevin me KD vibes all day!
Kill Bill
May 22, 2023 at 1:29 am
I’m getting KD vibes from this kid. He might be the best player in 3 years
Beed_ MOISES QUERUELA
May 22, 2023 at 1:46 am
he moves like kevin durant? 😮
2 Train
May 22, 2023 at 2:47 am
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 22, 2023 at 2:48 am
They all ready for Ja Morant spot. Sadly.
SFGMode
May 22, 2023 at 4:05 am
someone will take a chance on him in the 2nd round
John Scott
May 22, 2023 at 4:42 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 5:33 am
Bruh all things go right for him, we lookin at the next gen KD.
Shamel Slater
May 22, 2023 at 5:53 am
Can’t wait to see him in the league…he’s gonna b good if he stays focused…💪🏾
Welcome2Wokeanda
May 22, 2023 at 5:57 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 7:22 am
Just a taller and longer Brandon Ingram ‼️🤔
Jazz Prince
May 22, 2023 at 8:41 am
Hope my Knicks steal him in the 2nd round!!!!
Acc Mngmt
May 22, 2023 at 9:03 am
Sean Livingston w/ more range
Darkscop3👑
May 22, 2023 at 9:25 am
Brandon type build
Douglas M'Paka
May 22, 2023 at 10:30 am
CAAAAAVS please draft him
Michael Woni
May 22, 2023 at 11:30 am
He finishes like Rip Hamilton
Raynesh Autar
May 22, 2023 at 12:17 pm
KNICKS BOUND
Basketball Crazy Hoopers Inc
May 22, 2023 at 1:24 pm
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 2:05 pm
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 2:36 pm
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 3:42 pm
He always been raw and only getting better
GBGMurphThaKid
May 22, 2023 at 3:48 pm
He gives me KD Brandon Ingram vibes
Dimitri Efthymiou
May 22, 2023 at 4:58 pm
bros face like you mixed khris middleton and zeke naji
Noah Williams
May 22, 2023 at 5:51 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 7:30 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 9:55 pm
That’s the Bates we saw in him early on 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Velocity Gaming
May 22, 2023 at 10:48 pm
emoni looks like if Brandon ingram and jordan clarkson had a baby:
Vi
May 23, 2023 at 12:45 am
Too bad the Hornets are gonna ruin your career before it even starts lol
Teco Roy
May 23, 2023 at 12:57 am
Whats the difference in Emoni Bates And Brandon Miller literally the same player but i think Emoni maybe better
Neighborhood Solo
May 23, 2023 at 1:31 am
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 10:19 am
Thunder Legend, Emani Bates 🏀⚡️
Marc BG
May 23, 2023 at 12:31 pm
Emoni Bates is a good player but needs to learn to play in a team
Ronald Smith
May 23, 2023 at 3:29 pm
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 3:40 pm
Watch Lakers get him at 17
@Sef21
May 23, 2023 at 5:17 pm
Jordan Clarkson 2.0 Perfect Fit To Pacers… @29 Pick… OFF The Bench…
Logan Hawley
May 23, 2023 at 11:43 pm
All I see is young kd
THA RED ROOM
May 24, 2023 at 12:19 am
He going to the magic
LARRY
May 24, 2023 at 1:53 am
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 24, 2023 at 2:18 am
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.