Zombie OT: Zion

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Minstrel said:
It's an arbitrary stat, so the "first ever to do it" isn't really the important thing. The important thing is that he's an insanely efficient scorer for, essentially, a rookie (he's not even through his first 40 games, let alone his first 82).

To really be a "generational player," like a Giannis or LeBron, he'll have to become a high-caliber defensive player. I think he has the tools to do it, but so far his focus and intensity on that end of the court have been spotty. Of course, again, he's basically still in his first season's worth of games--rookies usually struggle on defense.
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I would consider the tools he's been blessed with are generational, but so far his game not so much. Can't remember a young player getting so much hate before though. I mean he is only 20, just hope he can stay healthy.
 
THE HCP said:
I would consider the tools he's been blessed with are generational, but so far his game not so much.
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Remember, he looked the same at Duke when he was head and shoulders above the competition. Incredible skills to go with unprecedented athletic abilities, but he looked completely lost when it came to running plays. It's not just a rookie learning curve holding him back, it's his overall grasp of the game. He needs to be immersed in the John Wooden learn-to-tie-your-shoes-before-taking-the-court school of basketball basics.

I could maybe see him having a bit of that Meyers quality of the game moving too fast for him, despite having a supposedly great mind for it, but that doesn't really seem like Zion. He's usually moving faster than everyone else.
 
handiman said:
Remember, he looked the same at Duke when he was head and shoulders above the competition. Incredible skills to go with unprecedented athletic abilities, but he looked completely lost when it came to running plays. It's not just a rookie learning curve holding him back, it's his overall grasp of the game. He needs to be immersed in the John Wooden learn-to-tie-your-shoes-before-taking-the-court school of basketball basics.

I could maybe see him having a bit of that Meyers quality of the game moving too fast for him, despite having a supposedly great mind for it, but that doesn't really seem like Zion. He's usually moving faster than everyone else.
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Great points. Looks at all the kids out there that were the "Next Great One" and didn't ever even get to the level he is at just 40 games into his career. I am definitely rooting for him. A couple assistant coaches and trainers I know who have worked with him say he is a very down to earth, humble, polite kid. Hard worker. That's enough for me to wish him the best.
 
THE HCP said:
A couple assistant coaches and trainers I know who have worked with him say he is a very down to earth, humble, polite kid. Hard worker. That's enough for me to wish him the best.
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That fits my impression of him. Anyone with a good attitude and work ethic is aok with me.
 
THE HCP said:
I truly believe that’s why I win the S2 Forum MVP every year and Denny sends me that bonus check!
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Those were just sympathy checks in advance, for all that pandemic work you would lose. Stimulus checks for all that non-stimulating conversation. ;)

(I hope that comes across as not serious, being a potentially sensitive topic to lots of people.)
 
handiman said:
Those were just sympathy checks in advance, for all that pandemic work you would lose. Stimulus checks for all that non-stimulating conversation. ;)

(I hope that comes across as not serious, being a potentially sensitive topic to lots of people.)
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You couldn't offend me if you tried brother.
 
THE HCP said:
Pretty good company right?
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Michael Jordan really needs to calm down with all that scoring. So far ahead of the other three.

Zion is a pretty electric scorer and he seems to have the chops to potentially be a Draymond Green-like bulky play-maker. I don't know where he'll end up in the pantheon of current players or all-timers, but I think he's definitely going to carve out a game we've never seen before (except from LeBron James, because James has done everything a basketball player can do, really).
 
Just hope this kid stays healthy. Love watching him play. My favorite players growing up were guys like Barkley, Kemp and LJ.....so he is right in that wheelhouse.
 
Not a bad night he put in...... 28/7/6 on 12-14 FG
THIS ALLY-OOP THOUGH!!!!!!
 
That oop was nice but nothing spectacular. I love watching Zion play though.
 
tlongII said:
That oop was nice but nothing spectacular. I love watching Zion play though.
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Fuck outta’ here it wasn’t spectacular. I just UNLIKED every post of your I have ever LIKED.
 
Just think how good he’ll be once he’s not fat!!!!

 
This was from the first quarter Friday night. Not doing too bad to start his career.

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He may well eventually lead the league in FG%. And dunks. 70% from the line ain't bad either seeing how often opponents foul him.
 
Monster game for zion tonight but a bad loss. I feel like the Pels have talent. The starting 5 is very good. Why are they unable to get wins? I don't know enough to answer that. Who is a tougher stop: zion or luka?
 
THE HCP said:
Just wait til he gets in shape

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