What Matt Kiatipis has said about One-on-one basketball

Kiatipis says he plays against everyone, including women, prospects, and pros, rejecting criticism that he avoids competition.

“I play against everybody. I play against females. I play against young prospects. I play against pros”

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Kiatipis argues that longer games favor NBA players by turning into cardio contests, whereas games to five give anyone a chance.

“When you go up to 11, it's very hard to beat an NBA guy. It becomes a cardio contest at that point”

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Kiatipis says his rare losses come late in sessions of around ten games.

“the losses come from the last game. So it's like the eighth to 10th game”

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Kiatipis says an event he only emceed in San Antonio drew at least 5 million views, showing the format's appeal beyond him.

“It's like at least 5 million views across all platforms from a game I wasn't even playing in because people love the one so much”

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Kiatipis says high-level leagues have offered him contracts, which he has declined.

“I've had leagues, very high league, like high level leagues, reach out to me and be like, choose a team you want to play for”

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Kiatipis claims to have created the scoring system for his one-on-one format.

“I created this style of ones one-on-one up to five dunks are worth two ankle breakers layup worth two ankle breaker dunk worth three”

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