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  • Memphis Grizzlies newest member Steven Adams joins Chris Vernon during Memphis Grizzlies Media Day to talk about the Pelicans trade for Jonas Valanciunas, address the beef with Zach Randolph in Game 6 of the 2014 Western Conference Playoffs, playing rugby in New Zealand, Aquaman comparisons, the change in the big man center role over the years spanning to his time in OKC, and more!
    (0:00) The 'Sauna King'
    (0:34) Zach Randolph punch
    (1:40) Core Four Era
    (2:36) Rugged Style of Play
    (4:00) Rugby & New Zealand
    (5:27) Playing Guitar
    (7:05) Sweet Caroline
    (7:42) Music Playlists
    (8:39) Favorite Rappers
    (9:25) Netflix Binge List
    (10:24) Time in the NBA
    (11:27) Aquaman Comparisons
    (12:34) First Impressions of Team
    (13:14) Pairing w/ Ja Morant
    (14:29) Change In The Big Man Position
    (16:15) Why Did Zbo Punch You?
    (17:24) Evan/Katrina from New Zealand
    (18:13) Interview Reaction
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  • @GrindCityMedia
    @GrindCityMedia  Před 2 lety +21

    Timestamps:
    (0:00) The 'Sauna King'
    (0:34) Zach Randolph punch
    (1:40) Core Four Era
    (2:36) Rugged Style of Play
    (4:00) Rugby & New Zealand
    (5:27) Playing Guitar
    (7:05) Sweet Caroline
    (7:42) Music Playlists
    (8:39) Favorite Rappers
    (9:25) Netflix Binge List
    (10:24) Time in the NBA
    (11:27) Aquaman Comparisons
    (12:34) First Impressions of Team
    (13:14) Pairing w/ Ja Morant
    (14:29) Change In The Big Man Position
    (16:15) Why Did Zbo Punch You?
    (17:24) Evan/Katrina from New Zealand
    (18:13) Interview Reaction

  • @DJG0k3
    @DJG0k3 Před 2 lety +34

    As an Aussie, Love to see our Kiwi brothers get opportunities like this in the NBA

  • @slicktricks_takethat6901
    @slicktricks_takethat6901 Před 2 lety +66

    Steven Adams making us New Zealanders proud, hope the Grizzlies do well this year.

    • @k0ufaR
      @k0ufaR Před 2 lety +1

      They are winning the whole shit sooner or later, that team is perfect.

    • @AB1B1
      @AB1B1 Před 2 lety +3

      We love this guy in Memphis!!

    • @YossGold
      @YossGold Před 2 lety +1

      This comment has aged well 😊
      Not only are they doing well, Adams is the heart of the team.

  • @soonerintexas.3845
    @soonerintexas.3845 Před 2 lety +101

    Big Kiwi!!! Sure miss this guy in OKC...

    • @ANONYM0US410
      @ANONYM0US410 Před 2 lety +4

      I miss Russ and Steven Adams in OKC

  • @GoobHak
    @GoobHak Před 2 lety +117

    The entirety of New Zealand’s population became Memphis fans

    • @jordanmclean45
      @jordanmclean45 Před 2 lety

      He's just going to get traded again next season I'm from new Zealand still a okc fan they loyal to their player's only traded him because they needed to rebuild my boy Steven going to be jumping from team to team until he gets to championship team or retires

    • @edenshields3897
      @edenshields3897 Před 2 lety +13

      @@jordanmclean45 we will support steven adams no matter where he goes.

    • @Michael-rr8ez
      @Michael-rr8ez Před 2 lety +1

      unpopular opinion but fingers crossed russ gets him to the lakers

    • @raypist2333
      @raypist2333 Před 2 lety

      IM pretty disappointed when they asked him what his favourite song to play is, he didn’t say 10 guitars haha

    • @micahmiller8897
      @micahmiller8897 Před 2 lety

      And that's a fact

  • @theoutlaw486
    @theoutlaw486 Před 2 lety +61

    Steven Adams is a goddamn legend.

  • @davek8386
    @davek8386 Před 2 lety +72

    Every team with great guards needs a Steven Adams, his screening, boxing out and rebounds are gonna be huge for his teammates this year 🙌

  • @nadineaugust3594
    @nadineaugust3594 Před 2 lety +47

    Hey shoutout from NZ. We love Steven, hes so humble but tough lol. All of NZ are cheering for the Grizzlies now. PEACE!!

  • @dalbs4466
    @dalbs4466 Před 2 lety +25

    How can you not like Steven Adams!

  • @nervewracking4971
    @nervewracking4971 Před 2 lety +131

    Steven Adams is a really good player. Rebounds well, a good defender, sets screens as hard as you can imagine. But I can listen to him talk all day. Thank you for this. From an all-time Grizz fan from the Philippines.

    • @tloomfield8184
      @tloomfield8184 Před 2 lety +1

      As a pels fan I thought the same thing when we got him. Good luck

    • @bubblesnz1059
      @bubblesnz1059 Před 2 lety +2

      ​@@tloomfield8184 The first 20-30 games he was the best player on the team to be fair.
      That pels season fell apart with bledsoe and ball. To a lesser degree inghram disappearing in the 4th.
      Bit of a rough situation for him to be put into. Shit coaching, but the confidence of that team was through the floor as the season went on. Can remember a couple games where nobody wanted to take the potential match winner and they kept passing it till time expired. Summed the season up

    • @tloomfield8184
      @tloomfield8184 Před 2 lety

      @@bubblesnz1059 Dude you gotta put down the crack pipe. At no point in the season was Steven Adams the best player on the team. I don’t think he’s was the best player for even a single game. Bledsoe was garbage and Steven Adams was right there with him. If he managed to get a double double it was a momentous occasion. That’s why we traded both those bums away and had to move down in the draft. We still got one of the best rookies in the entire draft though so it all worked out.

    • @bubblesnz1059
      @bubblesnz1059 Před 2 lety +5

      @@tloomfield8184 way to tell me you didnt watch the games or even the advanced stats.
      It was undeniable that his net rating, on/off splits, and hustle were the difference those first 20 games.
      If you want to double down then i guess ill go find posts or stats from the time. But that will require you acknowledging your casualness....

    • @tloomfield8184
      @tloomfield8184 Před 2 lety

      @@bubblesnz1059 calm down buddy, you’re not some genius basketball analysts just because you have an unpopular take. I watched every single pelicans game last season minus four of them. Steven Adams was a solid rebounder and box out guy but other than that he was god awful. He couldn’t catch the ball on offense and when he did catch it he never scored. On defense he would not even attempt to step up on ball screens. He would just sit back and if the dude decided to drive at him he would just watch it happen. Only thing he could do was stand his ground in the post.

  • @cheriedanielle13
    @cheriedanielle13 Před 2 lety +8

    Love how he still has his accent after spending so long in the states.

  • @UsOverHere2011
    @UsOverHere2011 Před 2 lety +23

    2 of his sisters are Olympic/Paralympic Gold medallists...
    Lisa won a gold this year and Valerie won bronze this year and is a former Gold medallist in Shot Put...

  • @cheek238
    @cheek238 Před 2 lety +17

    He is a legend here in NZ.

  • @LastNameInTown
    @LastNameInTown Před 2 lety +44

    As a Heat lifer who is also a Kiwi. I will support any team that support Steven and I urge all Memphis fans to look at his Wikipedia page, he is incredibly humble and had a very very rough time in NZ. In 5 years he went from homeless to the NBA. Fact. I truly hope to see the Grizz in the Finals. Nothing but respect and I love your roster this year!! ✌

    • @TK-ju5hv
      @TK-ju5hv Před 2 lety +1

      As a kiwi also, yeah nah memphis aint winning sheeeet😂keeeed out of hea with this Steven Adams garry on lol

    • @tamarawilson5742
      @tamarawilson5742 Před 2 lety

      “T K” must be “Gay”

    • @TK-ju5hv
      @TK-ju5hv Před 2 lety

      @@tamarawilson5742 man i wouldnt say that in a society like now theyd come for you man lol!!

    • @YourFriendWithACamera
      @YourFriendWithACamera Před 2 lety

      @@TK-ju5hv Better hold your breath

    • @TK-ju5hv
      @TK-ju5hv Před 2 lety

      @@YourFriendWithACamera what the warriors in the western? Shutup michael

  • @redeemedstone
    @redeemedstone Před 2 lety +5

    A playlist being all over the place with Country, Classical our own old songs along with a healthy dose of Poly-reggae is a thing with Polynesians. But a Kiwi who is a class act in the NBA that’s pretty special.

  • @COLTRONNN
    @COLTRONNN Před 2 lety +31

    steven adams shoudlve been a damn grizzly this whole time

    • @AB1B1
      @AB1B1 Před 2 lety +1

      Facts! He fits perfectly

  • @thecroc1301
    @thecroc1301 Před 2 lety +7

    "I sound like a troll" I love Steven Adams so much. He's a very tough competitor, but he doesn't get emotional about it. And off the court, he's like this. He's humble, self depricating, and all around a funny guy. Much Love

  • @mrpauli8944
    @mrpauli8944 Před 2 lety +16

    getting me a memphis shirt because of this guy

  • @kierancorcoran1114
    @kierancorcoran1114 Před 2 lety +5

    so much humility and class

  • @yomama8391
    @yomama8391 Před 2 lety +27

    Adams welcome to Memphis Goddammit !

  • @robertridley6966
    @robertridley6966 Před 2 lety +37

    We’re going to miss you in OKC Steven! I’ll be routing for you to find success with Ja though

    • @robertridley6966
      @robertridley6966 Před 2 lety

      Great podcast btw

    • @aaron7652
      @aaron7652 Před 2 lety +2

      He was in NOLA all last season lol

    • @robertridley6966
      @robertridley6966 Před 2 lety +3

      @@aaron7652
      Dang, I forgot that since my Thunder tanked and none of their games were nationally televised
      LOL 🤦‍♂️

  • @tearikitomahawk-kiwi2062
    @tearikitomahawk-kiwi2062 Před 2 lety +8

    Bro, Good luck with the Griz, hope Memphis fans embrace you (Home of my Idle, THE KING) Kia Kaha

  • @treytodd9256
    @treytodd9256 Před 2 lety +18

    This interview is up there with legendary Tony Allen interviews. Hope he stays around through the end of his contract

  • @SplashBucketz
    @SplashBucketz Před 2 lety +13

    I love Steven with all my heart 😂

  • @sameehshafi5723
    @sameehshafi5723 Před 2 lety +17

    Really is a great personality. Gonna bring lots to the team

  • @djazstar6535
    @djazstar6535 Před 2 lety +7

    NZ in the whare! Steven Adams is the man! Dunk on them fools! 🇹🇴🇳🇿

  • @JamesOfOurLives
    @JamesOfOurLives Před 2 lety +7

    You run a great interview👏🤣
    ..and where ever Steven goes the rest of NEW ZEALAND goes💯

  • @IRgEEK
    @IRgEEK Před 2 lety +18

    I loved the Steven Adams interview so much! He seems like a cool and funny guy! Thx for sharing!

  • @glenkirk3691
    @glenkirk3691 Před 2 lety +4

    Yes I'm a kiwi I've been in the bay area for 20 + years and a warriors fan .
    And just like that Memphis is my 2nd favorite team.
    Kia kaha

  • @PetulaDarling
    @PetulaDarling Před 2 lety +13

    I hope there's a pay-per-view performance of Steven Adams playing guitar, because I'm all in.

  • @tobyncummins
    @tobyncummins Před 2 lety +11

    Very skilfully conducted interview nice.

  • @BradleyBurnecers
    @BradleyBurnecers Před 2 lety +29

    I'm envisioning Ja Morant coming around these screens and DUNKING on fools this year

  • @omgwtfnvm_idc924
    @omgwtfnvm_idc924 Před 2 lety +4

    Best interview ever, I love this dude

  • @jaymatta4810
    @jaymatta4810 Před 2 lety +7

    "How unfortunate" 😂😂😂 kia kaha Steven!

  • @FunGoverner
    @FunGoverner Před 2 lety +18

    Thunder legend Steve O

  • @mitchelloakes2308
    @mitchelloakes2308 Před 2 lety +27

    “has anyone ever come up and asked you for an autograph as Aquaman?”
    Steven adams: “yes”
    “Do you tell them I’m not aquaman?”
    Steven adams: “nah I just go with it, see what it’s about.”
    This man is the goat 🐐😭😭

  • @temanuterauna8303
    @temanuterauna8303 Před 2 lety +4

    There's a new quote they say nowadays I want to be a basketball player in the NBA like Steven adams 🏀🤙🏽👆

  • @LukeNguyen112
    @LukeNguyen112 Před 2 lety +10

    I’m sure Devin was rolling over when Steven said Sweet Caroline. 😂🤣

  • @onlyritahere
    @onlyritahere Před 2 lety +1

    we all here to look out for our brother.. that's it 💪🏼🇳🇿🤙🏼

  • @russelljones6132
    @russelljones6132 Před 2 lety +2

    Fantastic Interview most likable player in NBA.

  • @TheBh1989
    @TheBh1989 Před 2 lety +9

    He only 28. He really the perfect piece for this team. Can see him avg. 10-15 pts 10re

    • @emmanueloladosu8987
      @emmanueloladosu8987 Před 2 lety

      I see him averaging more because of JV's high usage last season. The team definitely relied on him last season, so he'll have a lot of usage on both sides of the court

  • @mrg1566
    @mrg1566 Před 2 lety +7

    He’s too funny man 😂😂

  • @rushwolf-nzl9546
    @rushwolf-nzl9546 Před 2 lety +1

    🔥Interview Boiz Much Luv from NZ💙

  • @piteusx8440
    @piteusx8440 Před 2 lety +3

    Such a good dude.

  • @void_duck1404
    @void_duck1404 Před rokem

    Best interview bro!!

  • @timkruse9912
    @timkruse9912 Před 2 lety +8

    Its soo weird to see him without the number 12 lol good luck in memphis big kiwi

  • @AyayronBalakay
    @AyayronBalakay Před 2 lety +3

    this dude is funny af. he needs to get into the booth after he retires.

  • @joebeazley831
    @joebeazley831 Před 2 lety +6

    Good Luck with the Kiwi,gotta love him the funny fulla

  • @geoffkeil3135
    @geoffkeil3135 Před 2 lety +3

    Man ..... it's so cool, when you watch all these big names, superstars, etc in the NBA .... and then you got this Kiwi fulla from Roto-Vegas, just being a normal Kiwi fulla from Roto-Vegas .... not giving a crap. Just being him. Too much. Lol.
    Congratulations to the Bro.

  • @mackenziekerridge5858
    @mackenziekerridge5858 Před 2 lety +2

    Funny that Steven Adams would have been a perfect fit on the Grit and Grind era Grizzlies.

  • @anaconceicao7278
    @anaconceicao7278 Před 2 lety +3

    So muito fã dele 🥰🤩

  • @davidparks4835
    @davidparks4835 Před 2 lety +9

    Steven is hilarious 2:58 3:45 16:05

  • @lousallik4496
    @lousallik4496 Před 2 lety +4

    Chur... Kia Ora Memphis!!!👊

  • @jdkng5125
    @jdkng5125 Před 2 lety +2

    Liked and listening now! :D

  • @bob195532
    @bob195532 Před 2 lety +9

    Steven wasn't used right at the Pelicans. They didn't get the best out of him. Maybe the mix with Zion wasn't right for either of them. If he is utilized by the Grizzlies as to how he was at OKC he will be an asset to them. Russell Westbrook had a great understanding with Steven and the Grizzlies Morant should emulate this. They will make a great combination this way. Another thing is many miss iwhat Steven does off the ball to aid the team. Stats aren't the whole thing eh. I wish Steven and the Grizzlies a successful season. PS Steven will also be a great mentor for the younger players

  • @Hapistudios
    @Hapistudios Před 2 lety +3

    Grizz just leveled up playoffs time

  • @rodneymorunga1948
    @rodneymorunga1948 Před rokem

    Supersolid that guy jamming it

  • @dillongreaves9452
    @dillongreaves9452 Před 2 lety +7

    The Bro

  • @dennisobrien3618
    @dennisobrien3618 Před 2 měsíci

    I love Steven. I enjoy his humor, but he's more intellectual and analytical than I realized from shorter interviews.

  • @timthompson7205
    @timthompson7205 Před 2 lety

    This dude is a giant. He seems like a sweetheart though.

  • @zabaleta66
    @zabaleta66 Před 2 lety +4

    Adam's and Momoa should meet......it'd be fun.

  • @CaliKiwi-
    @CaliKiwi- Před 2 lety

    We kiwi’s will follow our boy wherever he goes… not many of us but we stick together..

  • @iluvugoldenblue
    @iluvugoldenblue Před 2 lety +2

    GRIZZLY ADAMS!!!

  • @abuwadie3
    @abuwadie3 Před 2 lety

    “ sounds like a first date to be honest mate “ lol

  • @onlyritahere
    @onlyritahere Před 2 lety

    he's right.. we are a handful 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️💪🏼🇳🇿🤙🏼

  • @Lord.Zaddington
    @Lord.Zaddington Před 2 lety

    type O negative lookin ass boi
    we glad to have you steve

  • @youngobm
    @youngobm Před 2 lety +3

    Sup Mate!

  • @nprwikeepa6082
    @nprwikeepa6082 Před 2 lety +4

    Ja finna have alot more space this season

  • @richinspirit
    @richinspirit Před 2 lety

    faarrr i never realised how funny Steve was - ka pai

  • @mirrorm00n
    @mirrorm00n Před 2 lety +2

    I didn't know that ZBo punched Steven Adams in the face. How was Zbo's hand? Lol

  • @Andy_M986
    @Andy_M986 Před 2 lety +1

    Tech9ine Old school hahaha good one Steven.

    • @silewis9396
      @silewis9396 Před 2 lety

      The guy is 50 years old and has been around over 20 years. Thats old school to a lot of NBA players

  • @Ephesians-gj1we
    @Ephesians-gj1we Před 2 lety +4

    Grizzly Adams

  • @DaddyCalls
    @DaddyCalls Před 2 lety +6

    Jason Moana won't be happy.

  • @irishboymalloy
    @irishboymalloy Před 2 lety +2

    I forget that he is only 28 years old,

  • @fuzzypeach229
    @fuzzypeach229 Před 2 lety +2

    Jason muana, LMAO

  • @patuh9450
    @patuh9450 Před 2 lety +1

    stevens a legend, dude interviewings annoying

  • @emuss2760
    @emuss2760 Před 2 lety +6

    This dude is gonna average 15/15/3/1/2 next season in p/r/a/s/b

    • @JoaoGabriel-kt6nw
      @JoaoGabriel-kt6nw Před 2 lety

      He never avaraged that bro

    • @emuss2760
      @emuss2760 Před 2 lety

      @@JoaoGabriel-kt6nw he will this season just watch. Taking that same role as JV

    • @JoaoGabriel-kt6nw
      @JoaoGabriel-kt6nw Před 2 lety

      @@emuss2760 he doesn't have the skill to be a center like JV and he already past his prime, won't be as good as he was in okc

    • @emuss2760
      @emuss2760 Před 2 lety

      @@JoaoGabriel-kt6nw yes he will. Just watch!

    • @emuss2760
      @emuss2760 Před 2 lety +1

      @@JoaoGabriel-kt6nw curious to know if you saw Stevens 15/16/3/0/1 game today you clown 🤡

  • @johnoxenham8080
    @johnoxenham8080 Před 2 lety +4

    I like Steve everyone from NZL should LOVE him if they don't OH!! OH!!! Nah not ACCEPTABLE but Steve NEEDS TO CHANGE HIS MINDSET or he could be on the OUT! he needs to get outside the arc and SHOOT THREES 🤔 he really needs that mindset AND JA is a younger RUSS so Steve should also be eating up those drive hand offs from JA anyway MUCH LOVE to big STEVE ❤ also KIWI women ARE TOUGH (strong willed ladies) 😆 YEAP good luck 👍🏽

    • @BradleyBurnecers
      @BradleyBurnecers Před 2 lety +4

      why do you FEEL THE NEED to type like THIS it doesn't MAKE your POINT ANYMORE CLEARER,
      being real though Steven is a great system player, he implements his coaches system to perfection. his basketball IQ is amazing and he understands where he is need and not needed. if a coach told Steven to shoot more from outside the arc he would've, you realize role players and players like Steven cant just go out there and do what they want on a nightly basis and keep there job?

    • @tahuwatson5085
      @tahuwatson5085 Před 2 lety +2

      @@BradleyBurnecers hahaha that typing really did one on my brain lol

    • @BradleyBurnecers
      @BradleyBurnecers Před 2 lety +1

      @@tahuwatson5085 Hard bro, I had to slow down and breath to get through it

    • @davonbaskett7310
      @davonbaskett7310 Před 2 lety

      We Shoulda Kept JV

    • @warrenadams7662
      @warrenadams7662 Před 2 lety +4

      @@davonbaskett7310 they didn't so get over it already

  • @JoaoGabriel-kt6nw
    @JoaoGabriel-kt6nw Před 2 lety +1

    Steven is a amazing guy, but on the court we can't say the same, but good luck to you guys. We will enjoy JV too 😄

    • @_twihongi2669
      @_twihongi2669 Před 2 lety +1

      There’s a reason why he’s in the nba though fool

    • @tearikitomahawk-kiwi2062
      @tearikitomahawk-kiwi2062 Před 2 lety

      Poor JV trade to NOP, Thank goodness has a good home same as OKC and the team fit

    • @bronsontehau722
      @bronsontehau722 Před 2 lety +1

      1-8 against average teams Last in the whole league. JV got great stats tho, because individual stats matter.🤣

    • @bronsontehau722
      @bronsontehau722 Před 2 lety +1

      This hasn't aged well 🥴

    • @JoaoGabriel-kt6nw
      @JoaoGabriel-kt6nw Před 2 lety

      @@bronsontehau722 adams had zero participation in Memphis winning streak bro

  • @IRgEEK
    @IRgEEK Před 2 lety

    Papa Roach +1

  • @robbiewalker980
    @robbiewalker980 Před 2 lety

    More like Grizzly Adams

  • @LightningStrike1212
    @LightningStrike1212 Před 2 lety +1

    Steven Adams watches anime. I'm done.

  • @memorykara222
    @memorykara222 Před 2 lety +1

    please ja morant i mean dear ja morant please open the lid on steven adams pretty please............. i cant help but feel uncomfortable with this condascending dude the interviewer i mean

  • @lousallik4496
    @lousallik4496 Před 2 lety

    Chur... Kia Ora Memphis!!!👊