Around the NBA #3 - Kevin Twitterfingers' RGM Burner Edition

sol537 · Post #741 » by **sol537** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:30 pm

I don't think the league has ever seen that combination of strength, speed, hops before. And he's incredibly skilled at such a young age already. Hopefully he could stay healthy and avg 60+ games per season. Would be huge for the NBA.

god shammgod · Post #742 » by **god shammgod** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:41 pm

sol537 wrote:I don't think the league has ever seen that combination of strength, speed, hops before. And he's incredibly skilled at such a young age already. Hopefully he could stay healthy and avg 60+ games per season. Would be huge for the NBA.

my feeling is he won't unfortunately. he's built like a power lifter and running and jumping like russel westbrook. it's just beyond the human body's capabilities. it's some marvel comics sh*t.

Post #743 » by **Capn'O** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:44 pm

The closest I can think of is a young Karl Malone. He was built similarly and just powerful jumps. But Zion is stouter and hoppier still. I am worried for him.

Post #744 » by **moocow007** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:47 pm

Rasho Brezec wrote:
Capn'O wrote:So that Zion guy might be pretty good

Never seen a fat guy move that fast.

Eddy Curry and Oliver Miller both had very quick feet. Probably so they can get to the front of the buffet line but still...

god shammgod · Post #745 » by **god shammgod** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:48 pm

Capn'O wrote:The closest I can think of is a young Karl Malone. He was built similarly and just powerful jumps. But Zion is stouter and hoppier still. I am worried for him.

maybe they'll put him on load management for his whole career. i don't know. i hope they figure it out, he's exciting as hell to watch.

thebuzzardman · Post #746 » by **thebuzzardman** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:06 pm

sol537 wrote:I don't think the league has ever seen that combination of strength, speed, hops before. And he's incredibly skilled at such a young age already. Hopefully he could stay healthy and avg 60+ games per season. Would be huge for the NBA.

Shawn Kemp?

Still, Zion is a physically larger guy.

thebuzzardman · Post #747 » by **thebuzzardman** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:08 pm

Capn'O wrote:The closest I can think of is a young Karl Malone. He was built similarly and just powerful jumps. But Zion is stouter and hoppier still. I am worried for him.

Shawn Kemp.

Explosive and physically and athletically dominating the league from the get go. Also, kind of big relative to the guys he was playing against, but nothing like the size Zion is.

Post #748 » by **Capn'O** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:09 pm

god shammgod wrote:
Capn'O wrote:The closest I can think of is a young Karl Malone. He was built similarly and just powerful jumps. But Zion is stouter and hoppier still. I am worried for him.

maybe they'll put him on load management for his whole career. i don't know. i hope they figure it out, he's exciting as hell to watch.

Goddamn right!

thebuzzardman · Post #749 » by **thebuzzardman** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:10 pm

god shammgod wrote:
sol537 wrote:I don't think the league has ever seen that combination of strength, speed, hops before. And he's incredibly skilled at such a young age already. Hopefully he could stay healthy and avg 60+ games per season. Would be huge for the NBA.

my feeling is he won't unfortunately. he's built like a power lifter and running and jumping like russel westbrook. it's just beyond the human body's capabilities. it's some marvel comics sh*t.

So, basically, you think it'll be a Bo Jackson situation, where 99% of the body is going one way, but 1% just breaks under the sheer force of it all?

malik959 · Post #750 » by **malik959** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:12 pm

Rodney Roger's comes to mind, when he first came in. Also Derrick Coleman.

god shammgod · Post #751 » by **god shammgod** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:40 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:
god shammgod wrote:
sol537 wrote:I don't think the league has ever seen that combination of strength, speed, hops before. And he's incredibly skilled at such a young age already. Hopefully he could stay healthy and avg 60+ games per season. Would be huge for the NBA.

my feeling is he won't unfortunately. he's built like a power lifter and running and jumping like russel westbrook. it's just beyond the human body's capabilities. it's some marvel comics sh*t.

So, basically, you think it'll be a Bo Jackson situation, where 99% of the body is going one way, but 1% just breaks under the sheer force of it all?

i forget how bo got hurt in the nfl but the description seems accurate.

Knicksfan1992 · Post #752 » by **Knicksfan1992** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:00 pm

Capn'O wrote:The closest I can think of is a young Karl Malone. He was built similarly and just powerful jumps. But Zion is stouter and hoppier still. I am worried for him.

I always thought Blake was a good comp. for him but Zion was obviously bigger coming out and a little more refined skills wise.

Blake couldn't stay healthy but was a legit MVP candidate when he was. I hope Zion can buck that trend. He's special. Best prospect since Lebron IMO.

3toheadmelo · Post #753 » by **3toheadmelo** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:20 pm

If Zion stays healthy then he will be good for a while. Same thing with Porter Jr. MPJ was playing pretty well and his back just started to act up again. I don't want to sound negative or like a hater but I think Zion will be in the same fate as MPJ. Will look good and then will get hurt again. It sucks cause Zion is pretty fun to watch.

Jeffrey · Post #754 » by **Jeffrey** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:24 pm

malik959 wrote:Rodney Roger's comes to mind, when he first came in. Also Derrick Coleman.

No way on Coleman. Coleman was pudgy.

Rodney Rogers is a terrific comparison.. of course minus the athleticism.

Worst_to_First · Post #755 » by **Worst_to_First** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:00 pm

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Mecca · Post #756 » by **Mecca** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:08 pm

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Best part of this sequence is Kornet getting absolutely lost on D lmfaoooo

spree2kawhi · Post #757 » by **spree2kawhi** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:14 pm

Mecca wrote:
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Best part of this sequence is Kornet getting absolutely lost on D lmfaoooo

I'd prefer Fizdale over Boylen lol.

Post #758 » by **dakomish23** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:42 pm

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Jeffrey · Post #759 » by **Jeffrey** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:50 pm

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This is like the NBA has their own Royal Rumble. Kendrick Perkins does his entrance and 10 wrestlers are waiting to kick his ass.

Marty McFly · Post #760 » by **Marty McFly** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:51 pm

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