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LakerLegend wrote:Why is everyone saying he's 6-5 when he's listed 6-7 on Duke's roster?
Well said. I've also been watching ball for a very long time now and I have never seen such speed and sheer ferocity at his size and strength ever. I know that sounds wierd but I've seen my fair share of players over the decades now and its shocking to see him change direction with such speed and strength it's almost as if I'm watching the next evolution of a human being physically.coldfish wrote:He is so far outside the norm that its nearly impossible to project him. The one thing that really sticks out is that he is off ball dominant. That is to say, he isn't pounding the ball and having the entire team run through him. There is a long highlight reel of him online and something like 90% of the plays are ones where he has the ball for less than 2 seconds.
I think that if a team tries to run their entire offense through him, they will be disappointed. If someone else runs the offense and Zion just is free to run around and get quick post ups, lobs, catch and drive, etc. stuff I think he will put up big numbers on huge efficiency and have epic on off based numbers but at the same time, he will have a vocal group of detractors who call him out for not being a traditional isolation scorer.
I strongly disagree with those who don't think he has a good basketball IQ. For his age, its off the charts and yeah, his motor is crazy too. I have been watching basketball for a very long time and never seen anything like him.
LakerLegend wrote:Why is everyone saying he's 6-5 when he's listed 6-7 on Duke's roster?
DingleJerry wrote:Wow, people need to pump the brakes. Him at age 18 is nothing compared to LBJ at age 18. Dunk good though and the hype train just goes off the rails. I'd clearly take him #1 and don't see a way he's not at least a solid NBA player but relax people and try to remember that he's going to have to play on the wing in the NBA due to his height and remember he just won't be able to bully everyone in the NBA as tons of guys can physically bang with him. We'll likely never see a phenom at LBJs level in our lifetimes.
tmorgan wrote:I'm fairly confident, with his build, skillset at a young age, and desire, he's a Hall of Famer if he stays mostly healthy.
Sadly, I don't think he's going to stay mostly healthy. Still, if you can get 800 NBA games out of him, he'll be well worth the #1 pick.
Capn'O wrote:He's a Barkley Shaq
90sAllDecade wrote:I've already said and agreed with others on his potential, again my favorite thing about him is his motor and relentless desire to get better.
I like that he is always working to improve skill wise and still be ruthlessly efficient with the high percentage play each time.
Jordan used to be very efficient and made the correct play quickly, he not only has the physical gifts but his intelligence on the court and decision making is awesome at this stage as well.
Just for fun, his ACC tournament highlights are out, enjoy.
tmorgan wrote:I'm fairly confident, with his build, skillset at a young age, and desire, he's a Hall of Famer if he stays mostly healthy.
Sadly, I don't think he's going to stay mostly healthy. Still, if you can get 800 NBA games out of him, he'll be well worth the #1 pick.
AthensBucks wrote:Lowry is done.
Nurse is below average at best.
Masai is overrated.
I dont get how so many people believe in the raptors,they have zero to chance to win it all.
The_Hater wrote:Meaningless? The Tounament?
What great character Zion would be showing to his future employer and fans if he decided to ditch his friends and teammates at this point in the season. Sometime, just sometimes, money isn’t everything my friend.
E-Balla wrote:The_Hater wrote:Meaningless? The Tounament?
What great character Zion would be showing to his future employer and fans if he decided to ditch his friends and teammates at this point in the season. Sometime, just sometimes, money isn’t everything my friend.
**** character he'd be showing his intelligence. His ability to suppress his impulses and think long term.
AthensBucks wrote:Lowry is done.
Nurse is below average at best.
Masai is overrated.
I dont get how so many people believe in the raptors,they have zero to chance to win it all.
The_Hater wrote:E-Balla wrote:The_Hater wrote:Meaningless? The Tounament?
What great character Zion would be showing to his future employer and fans if he decided to ditch his friends and teammates at this point in the season. Sometime, just sometimes, money isn’t everything my friend.
**** character he'd be showing his intelligence. His ability to suppress his impulses and think long term.
Your response definitley told everyone everything we need to know about your character....
