Ladies and gentlemen, it’s June. The month where Kimani White, a.k.a. FlightReacts, flips a switch and transforms into NBA talent.
I assume that if you clicked on this article, you already have some knowledge of who FlightReacts is. For those living under a rock, Flight is one of the most popular influencers on the sports side of social media. He’s a YouTuber and Twitch streamer who’s gained millions of followers with his hilarious reactions to online videos, low IQ, and more. The social media star has garnered the attention of the mainstream sports world, such as Stephen Curry and ESPN.
FlightReacts’ basketball 1v1s are a huge reason why he’s marked territory in the online sports scene. The videos, specifically the one-on-one games, are a huge staple in his career. They’re entertaining mostly due to Flight’s god-awful talent. To further understand how bad he’s been in these contests, YouTuber Legend Of Winning analyzes Mr. White’s performance.
However, Flight is working with trainer Ryan Razooky (R2BBall) to improve at the sport, so he can beat other content creators. Like I said, June is the month where Flight supposedly rarely loses games. As of today, he holds a win-loss record of 2-3 in the month (not counting the 1v1 against a literal ten-year-old). The record is disappointing when you compare it to the hype surrounding June Flight. However, we’re only halfway through the month.
With five games down, who knows who he’s going to go up against next. That’s why I’m here, to suggest who Flight should play within the remaining days of June.
Here are three FlightReacts basketball 1v1s that we need to witness in the near future.
LeBron James J.R.
Being a teenager, the eldest son of LeBron James obviously uses social media for entertainment. Add that to his love for hoops, and it’s a one-way ticket to discovering FlightReacts.
Bronny has been more active online as of late. More specifically, he’s done many Instagram and Twitch live streams.
In a late March IG Live, Bronny poked fun at Flight’s game. As seen in the video below, the YouTuber reacted to the call out. There are more occasions like this where Bronny clowns Flight and/or Flight calls out the hooper. Moments like these give each person’s fans hope that a 1v1 will be scheduled in the future.
I can’t see why it won’t happen. A matchup between the two would break the internet.
CashNasty
Longtime viewers know that FlightReacts has a long history with CashNasty. The two have fought four battles, and Cash has come out on top every time. Embarrassingly, Cash beat Flight with one hand taped behind his back in one of those games.
However, that was pre-June Flight. With an improving game, this go-around should be more competitive. It won’t be long before fans of the two entertainers spam their socials with requests for them to play. They both like to feed off each other for content, therefore some money is involved too. Since their last contest took place almost a year ago, game five in the series is overdue.
LosPollos
LosPollos is my favorite streamer on Twitch. Like Cash and Flight, he’s grouped with other creators labeled ‘NBA 2k/basketball YouTubers’. In the community, everyone wants to play each other in real life for content and pride.
Los and Flight have thrown jabs at each other on the internet. Although dates have been thrown out there, even with cheddar on the line, it’s never been settled.
For years, Flight has insulted not only Los’ hoop skills but also his appearance. For example, when asked about a matchup between the two, Flight said that “[he] is not going to lose” and “[Los] is not meant for sports.” He also added that “[he] would leave the USA” if he loses. In return, Los has stated many times that he doesn’t take him seriously. In a recent stream, while reacting to Kimani’s latest 1v1, Los said that he’s going to beat him, and everyone knows that.
The game is wanted so badly that their followers are making trailers to hype up the event. This trailer specifically has even caught the attention of Los himself.
These two rank low in terms of basketball ability compared to fellow community members. With Los being the favorite, this game would solidify who’s better.
Final Thoughts
If these matchups are to take place, do I think Flight would win? I don’t know. What I do know is that Flight has improved in June. These matchups would not only test June Flight but also make for some great content. What matters for both parties is an entertaining game for their bases at the end of the day.
Agree with these matchups? Who else do you want to see in FlightReacts basketball 1v1 series? Let me know on Twitter or Instagram.