How BAD Is Julian Newman Actually?

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Welcome to our latest sports documentary video!

Today, we delve into the intriguing story of Julian Newman, a basketball prodigy whose journey has been filled with highs and lows. Once heralded as a basketball sensation and potential NBA talent, Newman's path took unexpected turns.

Join us as we explore his rise to fame and the challenges that led to his downfall.

[pinheadlarry]

I think the biggest thing that stumped Julian Newman's development as a true PG that could play at the collegiate level was his father. Taking him out of a normal high school, making an entire school dedicated to just give Julian a platform for national attention, and also being his coach. I believe if Julian Newman played for a different head coach in his last couple of years playing Varsity HS basketball he would've learned and adapted to be a real PG, not the abomination his father yelled at him to be on the court.

[DeadAir]

He had a lot going against him. His dad made every team he coached about Julian. That kind of nepotism created Julian’s ego, which made coaches believe he’s uncoachable. His game really didn’t evolve past trying to be a highlight reel. And unfortunately his height didn’t help either. His dad stunted his growth.

[kennyfnpowers]

It’s clear his dad was living through him. Julian was living the life his dad wanted for himself

[aukelewainit]

I have 2 kids, 3 and 4. I come from an athletic family. Me and siblings ALL got burned out by dad. Practices turning into punishment/conditioning. I don’t hate sports I still enjoy watching them, but I’ll never try to live out my dreams through my kids. I’m going to ask them, pick one thing you want to be good at and I’ll support you all the way.

[MicoRich]

I find it fascinating that the “basketball community” collectively anointed a small 11-year-old as a future NBA player. That’s one of the craziest things I’ve ever heard.

[scribbles]

There's always people like Julian. In middle school there was a kid like him who was popular and showy and in high-school he fell off because everyone else had a growth spurt and he didn't. Some people peak early and fall off and that's Julian.

[Arieal.]

i feel like one of us in the comment section could beat em😭

[jahmelbrewster]

Could’ve been a decent boxer or soccer player given his extreme work ethic 🤦🏾‍♂️, father chose the worst sport for him to play.

[Coolectable]

Why are we still making Julian Newman videos dawg. Like put this shit to rest already 😂

[Kludge_RL]

Half the video was a documentary the last half was just roasting the kid 😂😂😂

[Cesar-pqck]

If you played sports, you know there’s always those players that develop early but then reach their limit and get passed by others.

[Nousername]

His father stunted his growth literally in every way. Lmao even physically.

[TruantArmadillo]

He started out WAY ahead of most other kids his age bc of his work ethic, then his lack of physical tools caught up to him. He has always been special and the best growing up and when he got up to the elite level, where he always thought he belonged, he found out he didn’t. He got smacked in the face by reality and he’s resentful. That’s why he lashes out. He’s ashamed he never met expectations and that will follow him for a long time. It’s heartbreaking.

[LoneSamurai_X]

The only thing Julian got going for him is how fast he can shake is head from side-to-side

[RikuNara]

Why the music get louder once he started roasting him 😂😂

[DanL]

The background of heroics playing while you roast the shit outta him is hilarious 😂😂😂

[davebrown]

Next time turn up the background music I almost couldn’t hear it

[dandylion]

If I'm an NBA scout, 'small', 'unathletic', 'poor shot selection', 'slow', and 'bad attitude' are sort of red flags.

[bagley]

please let this guy continue to fade into obscurity, he had his moment

[TheFiki]

As someone who played rugby in school (where size is a huge factor) this concept of thinking little kids will have careers as athletes just because they show early capability at a sport is just a sad delusion. Around 12-13 I was relatively big for my peers - I managed to get selected for the provincial team, and I believed i would be able to go pro. Fast forward 5 years, and I didn’t even make the cut for my schools C-team. Sports can be a crushing dream.

Edit:

I’d just like the clarify that I am not saying that smaller athletes can’t make it big. I know thousands of stories of guys that were counted out because of the size, only to silence their critics. HOWEVER, if you are physically disadvantaged you have to compensate by being really exceptional in other areas. And even then, physicality can trump all of it.

Think of lebron vs kyrie. No one would disagree that lebron is the better player. But no one would say that lebron is faster, more agile, more skilled, or a better shooter than Kyrie. Heck Kyrie is the best i nso many categories. But the size difference creates such a huge advantage that despite being better in many important categories, Kyrie is still not the better player.