The Tools of a Chef

Love your Surrender Cobra observation. On top of that, there are a lot of people covering their mouth, eyes, or part of their face. All before he has even released the ball.

Abe Tenley

There's one badge I might add for the Chef, though he was doing it a bit less last year. However, since KD is gone, I think we'll see him going back into prime-mode and activating this badge more this season. Also, as you've pointed out, he's gotten more efficient with his scoring--less flashy dribble combos and more just getting that micron of space and pow, up into his shot. A couple of times per game, however, he'll try for some move so...nuts, so awe-inspiring, that you just want to stare, jaw slack. He does the impossible so effortlessly. That's why I'd add some kind of Impossible! badge. He doesn't always land a knockout blow when he does something mind-blowing, after all, but each and every time he does something flashy and amazing--a pass, a shot, a dribble combo--he hypes himself up and simultaneously saps the opposing team's will. Maybe I'd do it like this: he uses the Impossible! badge to power up his Knockout, though he's always got the chance of a spontaneous knockout blow, too. But the more crazy stuff the Chef does the higher he gets and the more he pulls the other team out of the game. Eventually, one of those Impossible! moves would be the Knockout. That's it. The opposing team is checked out. Maybe it's kinda two different terms for the same concept, but I think there's an important difference there.

Owen Salisbury

Alch Is it possible you start putting the videos with a link to a private YouTube account like before The Patreon is so heavy and with the WiFi Indonesia o haven’t been to watch the last handful of videos

Stevie Ray

Thanks! I am finishing up the second DocUseries vid on WCS and I’m going to roll out a podcast. Then I will get to work on another one to have for you next week.

Athletic Alchemy

You always got such fun content. Any chance you’ll do the tools for Klay, Dray, and D-Lo?

Try this one https://vimeo.com/351501127/598155d0d0

Athletic Alchemy

I'm a little late on this and my opinion wasn't asked but I would mind you uploading the Patreon content on YT maybe a week, week and a half after it airs on Patreon...Maybe put it on a poll.

SunniDaZambi

Hey just got here now and it seems I can't view the video - "Sorry Because of its privacy settings this video can't be viewed here" - any chance for a direct link? Thanks

Daniel Fries

🙏🏽

Athletic Alchemy

Ohh, see now it make sense... i was saying u the oldest second generation ethiopian immigrant in america😂😂

bereket legesse

I know..its a balancing act.

Athletic Alchemy

That'a true but I think most of us are not that petty if you upload some of these to YouTube. The best way to grow your influence is through YouTube even if you don't make any money off of it unfortunately.

Paradox

trying to give yall value for your continued support.

Athletic Alchemy

Nice vid, you should upload on youtube!

Paradox

#TheNewSpurs

Athletic Alchemy

Now this is the content I love to see from you Alch, keep chefin it up!

Aidan Willner

The massive Salary Cap spike that allowed us to sign Free Agent KD may never happen again, and KD may have regretted signing (because he couldn't take the social media pressures), but I think that the thing that lured Kevin to come play here ... the players and system and culture are still there. Still VERY attractive. And it will bring in others if the money is ever there again. Playing with Steph Curry is a dream to so many star players, especially the younger players. As Steph ages gracefully the Franchise will continue to flourish and we may be very surprised at how his gravity attracts other stars in the next 8-10 years.

Thomas Ogas

This was nice!

Tre

But see... I’m adopted! By Ethiopians... all I know about my ethnicity is dad was black mom was white.

Athletic Alchemy

after you said you habasha i never see you the same. i dont know how you have the bounce you say you have and the basketball iq cause habashas are not made for bsketball, i would know that being from ethiopia.

bereket legesse

🔥🔥

Tony Stark

Didn't know he handled like that..I am still skeptical about the jump shot form range...can he knock that down after playing 25 min? (in the NBA) that elevation is hard to sustain through out a game. but I love the bounce, you combine that with his frame and he is gong to be a problem catching from the weak side. especially if they have to respect the 3 ball.

Athletic Alchemy

alch, thoughts?: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0q6bBijU74/

SunniDaZambi

Appreciate it!

Athletic Alchemy

Fair.. I was too young to have any real context about his game beyond understanding he was really good and really white 😀

Athletic Alchemy

PS -- I do feel that Larry Bird, certainly one of the greatest shooters of all time, was also a buffet player, feeding the ball to his teammates, and being happy for their success, in exactly the same spirit of generosity as Steph the Chef. His teammates attest to that, as do the videos of his games. In addition to which, Bird was one of the greatest passers of all time. Even coaches said he had eyes in the back of his head. Anyway, in the spirit of fairness, I felt a need to add this little footnote.

Alch my guy, great video! Your artistry, style and vision are inspiring and the growth you've shown us fans in the past year or two has been remarkable, can't wait to see what's next.

Ezra Abbey

Ditto all the previous praise !! Here's a poem I wrote that bows to your humble generosity and genius … " Enchanted we are when the meadowlarks sing. / Every birdsong is a chanting of The Tao Te Ching." That's exactly how I feel about this video.

Still missing Andre and hoping for Klay's complete recovery, but hopeful for the beginning of next season with Steph, Draymon, WCS and Dlo.

Strong Foru

Would LOVE to see one of these videos for Draymond

Branden Edwards

👌🏽

Athletic Alchemy

That’s got a be in there!

Athletic Alchemy

Today was supposed be just another boring day but uncle alch has uploaded!

This is rad Alch. I’d love to see you come up with some more of these for the other warriors. We all know Klay most OP badge would be zombie mode.

Awesome video bro

Thomas Joseph

Excellent effort! Surrender Cobra gets it!

Dan Doerge

Thanks! having a second ball handler is nicer than I thought. Andre and Shaun were much more effective in reality than 2k.

Athletic Alchemy

🙏🏽

Athletic Alchemy

Didn’t go into it with a clear direction glad you liked it!

Athletic Alchemy

I am loving your sauce on this one. Thanks, buddy🖖👍

I hear you! I wanted to get something out for yall this week. With the kids on break my process is constantly being interrupted, Not as efficient. They start school on the 6th tho!

Athletic Alchemy

A quality video!! Perfect mixture of information and entertainment! Didnt know that pose was called "The surrender cobra"! Steph's knockout badge is legendary. Should be in the basket ball hall of fame. Great to see you having fun with the context too Alec!

KendrickTheCreative

Oh this was great! In fact, I was wishing for more!

Paul Byun

Loved this Alc... The new dubs roster on 2k is lit af to me, quick triggers 1 thru 3... Also the pic of 4 Cavs players surrounding Curry is very telling on how great his gravity is... Once again awesome vid bro...

Nsikan Usen

First KD fell victim to the surrender cobra badge, then he ate at the chefs buffet, now he's waiting for his food in Brooklyn but kyrie will not share with him😂

Toulivinho

KD LOL. Those badges and fonts looking real nice too

Luke Zhang

Thank you! definitely a new style of of video that will take some time to refine. But for a first attempt I like how came out.

Athletic Alchemy

Wow. You’ve really outdone yourself with this one Alc. I’ve never seen a video like this before but I really enjoyed it. I feel bad for the people who aren’t Patreons because your content has gotten better and better! Can’t wait to see what you come up with for Draymond.

Ciara Dean