Zion Williamson terrorizing college basketball

[t-gator]

Zion's gonna be a very good nba player. He's not gonna be a franchise player. He's gonna be a very good complimentary starter.
He doesn't have the ability to create his own shot like one of those guys can. He's a decent passer , a freak athlete with a big motor and he can spot up a little. But he's also an undersized power forward . I probably need to see him play more but it doesn't look like he has much post game and all his drives are to the left. He looks like he's just over powering everybody out there for buckets. Alot of stuff that doesn't necessarily translate to the nba. He's definitely fun to watch though.

 

[NVGator]

Zion = Blake Griffin

 

[FireFoley]

I admit I don;t watch as much college hoops as I used to as it has become just about making the tourney, but I made a point to watch the Duke-UVA game last nite and have not enjoyed watching a regular season college hoops game like that in quite a while. I was intrigued to see how going into the game two completely different styles would fare when horns were locked. Then as I watched the game you see clearly the total difference in individual athletic ability, yet the game was a nail biter until the final minute. I think only 4 or 5 3-pt. shots were made and it was refreshing to watch a game where every possession did not depend on jacking up a 3 pointer. It was awesome to see one team going to the basket using the dribble almost exclusively exploiting their athleticism, while the other team had to use more screening, movement with a purpose and passing to get good looks at the goal. I know in the long run the result will be meaningless as both teams will be a 1 or 2 seed when the tourney arrives, it was just an enjoyable regular season game to watch

 

[ChiefGator]

I admit I don;t watch as much college hoops as I used to as it has become just about making the tourney, but I made a point to watch the Duke-UVA game last nite and have not enjoyed watching a regular season college hoops game like that in quite a while. I was intrigued to see how going into the game two completely different styles would fare when horns were locked. Then as I watched the game you see clearly the total difference in individual athletic ability, yet the game was a nail biter until the final minute. I think only 4 or 5 3-pt. shots were made and it was refreshing to watch a game where every possession did not depend on jacking up a 3 pointer. It was awesome to see one team going to the basket using the dribble almost exclusively exploiting their athleticism, while the other team had to use more screening, movement with a purpose and passing to get good looks at the goal. I know in the long run the result will be meaningless as both teams will be a 1 or 2 seed when the tourney arrives, it was just an enjoyable regular season game to watch

I did not watch, but why can't a team use both of these concepts, perhaps because the players are not capable of doing both?

 

[diehardg8r]

I did not watch, but why can't a team use both of these concepts, perhaps because the players are not capable of doing both?

Because one and dones aren't all that interested in playing one of those styles.

 

[78]

I've yet to see this kid take or make a jump shot.

 

[rogdochar]

I've yet to see this kid take or make a jump shot.

So true, '78.... Zion hits 70% his inside FGA, but only 26% 3s. Zion is 6'7" 285lbs.
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Barrett, another 6'7" frosh, leads in scoring. Seems like Duke is dependent on their dominant inside game.?? Duke has a 6'7" Australian player, of course he went to high school in Florida.

 

[misty17grad]

Isn’t 6’7” a little on the short side for inside players in the NBA?
And why can’t some of these guys hit anything outside of short jumpers? It amazes me that with all that coaching and practicing some of the players couldn’t make a free throw to win a game.

But he is a beast. How that game translates to the NBA.. Idk. They are beasts too.

 

[Marine1]

Charles Barkley was even shorter. Zion is a beast and appears to have a good head on his shoulders. I suspect he is nowhere near his ceiling and seems to be the type that will work hard to improve yearly. Not sure how high he climbs but I see a 15 year NBA career ahead.

 

[Circle City Gator]

Littlewood at 8th ave was where the big boys played..........

I played there in the mid-80s, during law school.

 

[stephenPE]

I played there in the mid-80s, during law school.

uh oh..........I remember a really nice law student (i think he was in law school)......solid young guy a little bigger than me. Sunday mornings?

 

[-THE DUDE-]

I hope the Bulls keep tanking and get that #1 spot...bring Zion to Chi-town

 

[Marine1]

He’s just started tonight 10-10 with 21 points just 3 minutes into 2nd half.

 

[heversle]

The kid is the real deal. Absolute monster. He is a freakish athlete considering there is currently only one NBA player that weighs as much as he does. The guy jumps out of the gym and is a bully down low. He will thrive in the League, as we’re moving closer and closer to position-less basketball. He’s gonna be a great NBA player.

 

[t-gator]

The haters are scattering like cockroaches

 

[t-gator]

Freakin wrong thread

 

[BruceWayne]

Zion = Blake Griffin

Yeah! This is a really good comparison. I think he's better than Griffin. But Griffin has way more hops.

 

[78]

Saw a highlight of him draining a baseline jumper last night against Pitt. Nice form.

 

[78]

I hope the Bulls keep tanking and get that #1 spot...bring Zion to Chi-town

Knowing Gar, he'd trade the No. 1 pick for some thirtysomething journeyman. I knew the guy was bad, but Melo now? Give me a break.

 

[-THE DUDE-]

Knowing Gar, he'd trade the No. 1 pick for some thirtysomething journeyman. I knew the guy was bad, but Melo now? Give me a break.

GarPax needs to go...really unbelievable they are still employed. But the melo thing is nothing...they get cash and will likely cut him