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Zion has been excellent and that too when Pelicans are limiting his minutes so that they can tank better.

He averaged 25-7-5 in February playing only 28 minutes per game while being 62% from the field.

He just had a monster game against Lakers playing only 26 mins. He was unarguable.

This off-season is the perfect time to trade him because I don't think his value will be higher any time in the future.

I think Zion is alot like Ben Simmons in terms of what they take advantage of. The basketball version of FOMO. They'll play like all-stars for stretches at a time so they can keep/get their next contracts, but the moment they sign for that ridiculous amount, they'll just go back to their old ways.

It's a shame too... they'll pay both of them til the end of their primes.

dk1115 wrote:I think Zion is alot like Ben Simmons in terms of what they take advantage of. The basketball version of FOMO. They'll play like all-stars for stretches at a time so they can keep/get their next contracts, but the moment they sign for that ridiculous amount, they'll just go back to their old ways.

It's a shame too... they'll pay both of them til the end of their primes.

I think Zion plays well whenever he is on the court and fully healthy.
His problem is being injury prone. If he wasn't injury prone then he would easily be a top 10 guy in the league by now.

Ben Simmons problems are totally different.

Would love to see him on a real contender.

JustBuzzin wrote:Would love to see him on a real contender.

To the Lakers for Knecht and a draft pick.

They guy should just retire and become the face of PAPA JONES. Money and food, the best of both worlds for Zion.

Zion when healthy is a Top 10 player, ALl-Star, etc....just gotta stay healthy and it has been tough for him. I hope he can figure out the health issues, maybe lose a little weight, and move to a better team and i'd be happy

dk1115 wrote:I think Zion is alot like Ben Simmons in terms of what they take advantage of. The basketball version of FOMO. They'll play like all-stars for stretches at a time so they can keep/get their next contracts, but the moment they sign for that ridiculous amount, they'll just go back to their old ways.

It's a shame too... they'll pay both of them til the end of their primes.

Zion and Ben are worlds apart. Zion is well regarded because he actually plays like an all star. Ben is well regarded because of his potential to play like an all star.

I truly believe the Pelicans losing Ingram will actually make them a better team with a healthy squad next year. I don’t think they will trade Zion. He is generationally awesome when healthy.

We haven’t really seen the DJM -> Zion connection, but the transition offense is going to be nutty and give shades of lob city.

Trey Murphy had quietly broken out for MiP. All the Pelicans need is to fix their C lineup. I think a Vucevic trade could lowkey help

Zion per 36 is:

31.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals

57.3 FG%

He’s been an absolute monster this year.

JDR720 wrote:

JustBuzzin wrote:Would love to see him on a real contender.

To the Lakers for Knecht and a draft pick.

I assumed Zion would end up being a Laker....Not Luka!



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C3H6N6O6 wrote:Zion has been excellent and that too when Pelicans are limiting his minutes so that they can tank better.

He averaged 25-7-5 in February playing only 28 minutes per game while being 62% from the field.

He just had a monster game against Lakers playing only 26 mins. He was unarguable.

This off-season is the perfect time to trade him because I don't think his value will be higher any time in the future.

Lakers had no answers for Zion.

He is a GROWN man even compared to Jemison, Lakers biggest bruiser.

Get Zion to the lakers asap- nothing will make me happier than watching LeBron get Zion and Luka in the best shape of their lives -







Taking these two fat reclamation projects and turning them into their best selves -

LakersSoul wrote:

C3H6N6O6 wrote:Zion has been excellent and that too when Pelicans are limiting his minutes so that they can tank better.

He averaged 25-7-5 in February playing only 28 minutes per game while being 62% from the field.

He just had a monster game against Lakers playing only 26 mins. He was unarguable.

This off-season is the perfect time to trade him because I don't think his value will be higher any time in the future.

Lakers had no answers for Zion.

He is a GROWN man even compared to Jemison, Lakers biggest bruiser.

No one has an answer for Zion- only Popeyes Fried
chicken and pies and Doritos and Mountain Dew can stop this man…

Lakers fans unrealistic expectations became even more unrealistic after Luka trade, and for a good reason.
I would normally say they don't have enough to trade for him, and even if they did pels wouldn't do it, but who knows, maybe they can do it with Hachimura, Vincent and a second...

Kinda wish Detroit would gamble on him, but if it didn't work out, they'd be wasting Cade.

Mrakar wrote:Lakers fans unrealistic expectations became even more unrealistic after Luka trade, and for a good reason.
I would normally say they don't have enough to trade for him, and even if they did pels wouldn't do it, but who knows, maybe they can do it with Hachimura, Vincent and a second...

Hachimura + Vincent for Zion works in the trade finder

I had a strong feeling when they traded B.I. Zion was gonna play really well and he has.

When healthy he is MVP caliber talent. His finishing ability around the rim is uncanny.

7seventynine9 wrote:Kinda wish Detroit would gamble on him, but if it didn't work out, they'd be wasting Cade.

Putting health concerns aside, kinda tough to see the fit. Can you really play him in lineups with Duren? Ausar? Holland? We can only feature so much non-shooting. And then take into account the defensive end ...

He always plays well when healthy...the problem he is not often healthy.