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Message: [QUOTE="Lefty2one, post: 3107711, member: 1001"] I believe he'll be a fantastic defender at the next level; DPOY potential. I don't think there's any question he can defend on the perimeter. With his motor + athletic gifts I'm not sure a better modern pick-and-roll defender could be a made in a lab. He'll be able to switch everything, his help D and recovery skills are crazy, he'll be able to trap some PnRs. He swarms all over the court defensively; his effort and impact on that end of the floor this season was impressive. He gambles too much, that's about the only thing not to like about his defense. I think his handle is fine and underrated by many. He's got that in-and-out and little spin move and that should be enough for now. Above all, I think his BBIQ is way underrated. He makes a lot of smart passes and doesn't force things that often. In the NBA he'll mainly be attacking a ton of closeouts; that is a horrifying proposition for the defense. He's going to dunk on you, draw a foul, or make the right pass. Don't forget that he's going to the NBA where refs give offensive players the benefit of the doubt and you're allowed to create contact/jump into defenders and earn a whistle; as infuriating as that is it's going to help Zion a ton. He's going to be a major matchup problem. You stick a three on him, they'll be overpowered by his strength. He's going to be too quick for most stretch fours. On the other end of the floor he'll be able to guard either spots. I hope he lands with a team who has the stones to play him at the 5 in stretches in a super smallball lineup like the Warriors with Draymond at the 5. You have to throw out the traditional scouting rulebook with this kid. He's that gifted and that unique. [/QUOTE]

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