Zion 21' vs Towns 18'
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Zion 21' vs Towns 18'
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Zion 21' vs Towns 18'
Who is the better overall player in the given seasons?
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Re: Zion 21' vs Towns 18'
Towns even though he (and Thibs) shied away from Capela in that playoff matchup
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Re: Zion 21' vs Towns 18'
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Honestly, while more spacing than NOP offered to him in 20-21, would be nice, I don't think it is a must for Zion to still provide superstar offensive impact, it would just maximize his offense.
I mean just look at what he was working with here:
I actually would be more concerned with getting him a really good defender by him that can protect the rim, however Towns also has a similar issue.
In 21, despite some of the worst spacing in the league, Zion was incredible creating his shot, and getting to the rim
And not only could he create his shot easily in the system, he could finish easily. Like, taking into account the difficulty of hit shot attempts at the rim, and the volume he gets there at, he is already one of the greatest finishers ever.
Once Zion was given the keys to playing point for the Pelicans, Zion averaged about 29 points per 75 on rTS% of approx 10% above league average for the rest of the year.
Honestly, while more spacing than NOP offered to him in 20-21, would be nice, I don't think it is a must for Zion to still provide superstar offensive impact, it would just maximize his offense.
I mean just look at what he was working with here:
I actually would be more concerned with getting him a really good defender by him that can protect the rim, however Towns also has a similar issue.
In 21, despite some of the worst spacing in the league, Zion was incredible creating his shot, and getting to the rim
And not only could he create his shot easily in the system, he could finish easily. Like, taking into account the difficulty of hit shot attempts at the rim, and the volume he gets there at, he is already one of the greatest finishers ever.
Once Zion was given the keys to playing point for the Pelicans, Zion averaged about 29 points per 75 on rTS% of approx 10% above league average for the rest of the year.