OT- Zion

[superjohn]

That might be the best in game 360 I've ever seen and he rates it a 7 or 8, lol. RJ Barrett is really good but anyone thinking of taking him over Zion is crazy. This kid is a once in a generation type athlete.

Zion shrugs off 360 dunk, rates it 'a 7 or 8'

 

[mauconnfan]

Most impressive is it's not rushed and there's not even a second that you look at it and think it was at all hard for him. Looked like candy it was so smooth and well done!

Oh and by the way sj didn't notice it wasn't "Zionn" so I was hoping you were sharing good news he couldn't.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

He almost got stuffed by the rim but I like this outback by CV yesterday better.

 

[Deepster]

Wait a second. He had a breakaway dunk?

 

[Mano]

The tomahawk nature of it was pretty impressive.

I guess I’m a homer:
donyell 360 - Google Search

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

He’s got a nice stroke from three too. Almost caught the bottom of the net. Left it about three feet short.

 

[polycom]

This place is so weird...

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

This place is so weird...

"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
- Hunter Thompson

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Most impressive is it's not rushed and there's not even a second that you look at it and think it was at all hard for him. Looked like candy it was so smooth and well done!

Showy by definition, but somehow not overly flashy. The thrown down was just a strong well-aimed shot into the center of the hoop from high above. The burst of the steal was really the energy part; the rest just unfolded beautifully. I'd resisted seeing him play before (becsuse Dook), but my friend's son, a D1 athlete, had the remote, so that's what was on. He noted, "I'm older than him."

 

[superjohn]

He’s got a nice stroke from three too. Almost caught the bottom of the net. Left it about three feet short.

I know, he missed another shot last night too. He totally sucks.

 

[superjohn]

This place is so weird...

Huh?

 

[polycom]

Huh?

People are talking about zion’s 3 point shooting and how he dunked it is no big deal... instead of enjoying the OP and realizing that Zion’s athleticism is once in a generation level.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I know, he missed another shot last night too. He totally sucks.

Yup. I said he sucks. Nailed it.

 

[HawkHusky]

Next.

 

[SixRings]

‘Yells was better. He went physcho after

 

[intlzncster]

That might be the best in game 360 I've ever seen and he rates it a 7 or 8, lol. RJ Barrett is really good but anyone thinking of taking him over Zion is crazy. This kid is a once in a generation type athlete.

Zion shrugs off 360 dunk, rates it 'a 7 or 8'

That dunk was Kemp-esque (high compliment). I'm not sure about best, because Dominque, Kemp, et al have thrown down in their day. Not saying otherwise, I just don't remember.

People were calling him just an instagram dunker coming in, but he's the real deal. If he continues to develop, he's a sure fire top NBA player for years to come. A physical marvel. Can you imagine this kid in the 90's NBA? He's like a Barkley/Jordan combo.

We'll see. I've no idea what the kid (lol) is like in terms of mentality work ethic, drive, etc.

 

[superjohn]

Yup. I said he sucks. Nailed it.

You pulled a Deepster.

 

[Yardigan]

I thought he missed some shots? Why are we still talking about this guy?

 

[methodology]

Physically/ athletically he's a freak of nature. Seems to have high bball IQ but not sure he'll end upbest player in his draft class. He'll have to improve his shooting/ ball handling to be a once in generation nba talent.

Any nba team would be happy with Zion or barrett at #1

 

[auror]

KenPom's analytic-based MVP has Zion 1, Barret 2. In the 9 years of the award, teammates have ever been in the top 5 together, let alone 1-2.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I think you’re crazy if you don’t take him at #1. The upside is LeBron like.

 

[Deepster]

You pulled a Deepster.

LOL. If that’s the best 360 youve ever seen, you haven’t watched much basketball. #zionfanboy

 

[jibsey]

Look closely. It’s a 270 not a 360.

 

[intlzncster]

I think you’re crazy if you don’t take him at #1. The upside is LeBron like.

idk Coming out of Duke, he won't be 3/4 the player LeBron was coming out of high school. Maybe not even 2/3.

I find LeBron one of the most insufferably annoying athletes out there, but the dude works maniacally on his body and game. No idea if Zion has that very rare will to be truly great (kind of mentally ill obsessiveness/compulsiveness).

And the ability to perform over and over in big situations. That's what makes guys like LeBron and MJ truly special.

 

[superjohn]

idk Coming out of Duke, he won't be 3/4 the player Lebron was coming out of high school. Maybe not even 2/3.

Better athlete than Lebron but Lebron is obviously far more skilled, though some people still seem to sell Zion's skill level short.