He's Him
He is impressive
Example
Anthony Edwards just dropped 38 points in the OT win over the Celtics
He's him!
He's him definition by Slang.net
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When a guy proves himself to be the best in his field, impressing others, people may remark on social media, "he's him." For example, an NBA player may score 40 points in a game and hit the game-winning shot, prompting his fans to post "He's Him" along with his picture or highlight video.
You will likely see people use the phrase on social sites, like X (formerly Twitter) or TikTok, when discussing an athlete's feats (similar to the GOAT acronym). However, people may use it in other contexts when someone performs well, like a concert, theatrical performance, or presentation. People may also use it in person, in messages, and in other online places.
Origin of he's him
It is unclear who first coined the "he's him" catchphrase, but it gained traction on Twitter in the basketball world in 2021 when talking about athletes who are the answer, the go-to guy, the main character, etc. During this time, netizens also made a meme go viral of a man dressed as NBA GOAT Michael Jordan playing basketball with the caption, "he thinks he's him."
Since 2021, the phrase has become common in sports discussions online and has spawned numerous variations. Examples include "Bro thinks he's him" (when disbelieving), "I'm him" (when claiming to be THE guy), and "HE IS HIM" (when really excited about an athlete's recent accomplishments).