OT- Zion | The Boneyard

OT- Zion

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.:eek:;)
 
.-.
mauconnfan said:
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!
Expand ...
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 said:
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'
Expand ...

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

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

I edited my post to add the mental aspect. I've no idea Zion's focus, work ethic, ability to perform over and over in big situations, desire, commitment, etc etc.

But it's fair to say LeBron rates as one of the best ever in all those categories.

Those things really drive greatness at the highest levels, when guys have a full tool chest of athletic ability and skills.
 
superjohn said:
Better athlete than Lebron but Lebron is obviously far more skilled, though some people still seem to sell Zion's skill level short.
Expand ...
Athleticism isn’t just jumping out of the gym. Speed, versatility, strength, etc are all factors. It’s hard to argue anyone is more athletic than LeBron.
 
superjohn said:
Better athlete than Lebron but Lebron is obviously far more skilled, though some people still seem to sell Zion's skill level short.
Expand ...
Hard for anyone to say he’s a better athlete than LeBron James, love the ambition, but the KING is probably the greatest athlete we’ve ever seen, def top 5.
 
44gwp668iw821.jpg
 
.-.
You must log in or register to reply here.

Forum statistics

Threads
168,515
Messages
4,579,913
Members
10,489
Latest member
smAAAll


Top Bottom