We definitely need a story on Ja Morant. His story is like something you’d see in a basketball movie, just unbelievable. Went from no offers to NBA all star
I would have drafted him 1st overall, I knew NOLA made a mistake doing that. And yet, the whole front office was jumping for joy when they drafted him. I saw this coming…
Zion can still come back. I mean in high school when he was like 260 pounds the dude was jumping 50 inches in the air. If he can get back to that it’ll be scary
He’s damaging his body the way he’s treating it. Not sure if he’s already done too much to ever reach his physical HS/college potential even if he decided to start caring now. Speculation, bc I don’t know his medicals. But he’s sustaining preventable injuries if he treated himself right
@@kevinfinnerty8414 it's also a FACT that the Grizzlies set a franchise record 11 game win streak once Morant was back in the lineup, winning 14 of 19 games🤔🤔 but they're "better without him"🤣🤣
He maturing into his adult Body, he ain't getting That weight off easily. It's a fight against nature for him. There's a reason players like him aren't in the NBA. Stop comparing him to Barkley, whom was built more like PJ Tucker when he was young (that was considered huskies back in those Days).
It’s the opposite actually. Dudes like Kevin Durant were maturing into their adult body when they came in. Zion’s had an adult body since he was like 13.
@@historybuff1017 No Sir, It doesn't work like that. More developed than Average 👍🏿, but the end of HIS Maturity 👎🏿 Your body consistently changes resulting in Death...unless he has Sword and mentored by Sean Connery.
He has money now, incentives gone, he loves food more than he wants to be a great basketball player. Think he’d like to buy restaurants more than make the Hall of Fame. Life decisions, what a talent, hope he wakes up.
Biggest Hype Job of All Time...there a reason players like him aren't in the NFL. There are more athletic player his size playing in the NFL, he just has a more refined 🏀 game.
He always made me think of Shawn Kemp, slamming the ball emphatically and playing so explosive. I was hoping he’d at least have had more time before he just got too heavy though. Kemp got too big as well, but at least we got to see him fly in the NBA for awhile. Hoping/rooting for Zion to turn it around.
I never thought about that that’s a great comparison only thing is Kemp got big late in his career it was already over for him but Zion too young he needs to get in shape
@@gradyjackson1492 Kemp was also 6'10, a weak side shot blocker on Defense and Actually Dunked over 7footers. Nothing like Zion. Are you'll 12 years Old?
Lebron avg 27 PTS 7 Rebs and won state in Ohio vs Altar a school known for football and has a few hundred kids per grade it isn't Division 1 the biggest schools in Ohio. Zion avg 36 & 13.
I am from upstate SC and was actually living in Spartanburg when Zion was doing his thing there. It was insane and ive never seen that kind of hype around a high school kid before iml.
I've seen it before... some people have just been burnt out on the game they play for a while, like, since high-school in some cases, and they just want to get to the pro level, make some money to take care of their family and them for a while, and just get out. I think that's the case with him.
I used to live in Spartanburg SC. He used to go to Spartanburg day high school. Lines were insane for those games. If u didn’t get there right after school let out ur not getting into the game.
I think he’s doing what Khawi did in San Antonio. He’s taking his time and will come back when he feels ready. I think he won’t miss a step and will come back even better
1000000% with you on the RJ Barrett take lol. Never forget the game in ncaa tourney where Zion basically didn’t touch the ball down the stretch cuz RJ was trying to play hero ball lol
BTW- yes, that is my real name. And my Dad did have game back in HS... but that was the late 1950s, and, even then, there wasn't much of a market for 5'10" power forwards. :)
zion is from my town and i saw what he did at his games. he was unbelievable, but also kevin garnett is from here as well and it seems it will end up with him being the better player in the long run.
If you have been following Zion’s career so far You know that their have been a lot of rumors about Zion not loving New Orleans and wanting to go to the Knicks. So a running NBA conspiracy theory is that Zion is purposefully staying out of shape so he doesn’t need to put miles on his body so he can eventually play out his rookie deal without signing a max extension, taking the qualifying offer and then leaving the Pelicans as an unrestricted free agent.
You read my mind. I definitely think it all has to do with wanting to end up in NY. I don't expect to see him play much or at all. Which stinks because he's a beast. I'll be watching the Knicks roster closely around the time Zions contract with the pels is nearing its end.
A couple things, back in 2016-2017 I don’t remember anyone ranking Zion ahead of RJ coming out of high school (looked at the ranks: Rivals 5, 247Sports 7, & ESPN 2) dude had massive hype, definitely the most of everyone that year, but it was a pretty consensus rank that he wasn’t the top prospect of the time. Two, I think it’s pretty clear what’s going on, he just flat out doesn’t want to be in New Orleans. You could literally see it on his face that he was majorly disappointed when New York didn’t win the draft lottery, he’s doing everything he can to force his way out of town/sabotage his stint with the Pelicans. But hey that’s just my opinion.
6:15 It's just that. You 've got a fully developped goliath from one side vs average joes on the other. As fair as for an adult to compete with kids. Playing close to the basket without having anyone to stop you, will obviously boost your stats....
I still have faith. This is how we were feeling about Joel not too long ago and he managed. It’s gonna be a massive uphill battle for him but I truly hope he does decide to put in the work and come back with a vengeance.
Zion is efficient because he dont shoot how could you not have a high scoring percent if all you do is dunks and layups thats why he hurt the nba players wasn't havin him coming in over and over he started getting hammered in the paint
Zion is overweight in a league where health and endurance is almost a protocol. He's not really NBA mental just yet. The NBA is a different world from college...
Even tho some of them are cover stories but as a former athlete sports puts a lot on ur body imagine running jumping etc all day everyday they can fix broken bones and pop hips back into place but the damage is still done and injuries are often recurring...
I think the best comp might be Joel Embiid. The difference of course is when Jojo had his injury issues, he studied the game of basketball. And then he built upon his early success by getting better and better and better until finally he's one of the best players in the league. I think a lot of players are content to coast on their ability, but the truly great ones build upon it. It's not as easy as it looks.
Ppl could always exercise the upper body and core when they have a lower extremity injury. Being injured doesn’t give one an excuse for getting out of shape if that person of a professional athlete. I don’t care if he is a big guy and eats a lot, weight gain comes down to the macros.
Matt can you make a video about jhonny football? I remember watching when he beat alabama. he was a goat in college hes basically like thr mikey version now (for people that dont know Manziel) i know we was a party animal but there has to be more behind it
Honestly zion may just be depressed. I mean basketball is all he's ever known and now hes hurt. He might have lost himself and just started eating alotta good food. Im abt his height little bigger i weight abt 40 pounds less then his listed weight. Honestly thats what i did when i was told i couldn't play sports. I've since bounced back. But i hope nothin but the best for the man. A solution when he does comeback if he has a weight problem may just be helping him design a diet of healthy things he'd wanna eat
Kinda get the RJ hype in college seem like he was going to be a bigger Jimmy Butler and Zion took a lil brother role when it came to him playing with RJ and RJ was the leader of that team
People need to compare Zion to Kenny Lofton Jr. Kenny is a sophomore at Louisiana Tech. He is listed at 6'7" and 275 lbs. Kenny looks 300 lbs to me he is not a high flyer but guys be bouncing off of him. Kenny might make it to the NBA.
His career is starting off kinda like embiids, I totally forgot about Zion, but he plays like a hybrid of Shaq, Barkley, and Kemp. Zion will be a beast when he comes back, that big 3 in New Orleans would be so interesting
I believe why Zion is so special, he is so athletic even with his height and weight. Me I'm 14 and 5'10 which is only average for basketball but I'm already slow as a turtle
They should shut him down for this season because even if his foot heals completely by the end of march, being 300 plus lbs at 6 foot 6 or 7 is not basketball shape.
If the Pelicans can get a top 10 lottery guy and New Yorks pick plus julius Randle...I feel like they will do the trade. Zion to New York for Randle, 2 first rounders with this next pick being a unprotected lottery selection, the next one will be top 10 or 12 protected. The Pelicans will have 2 lottery picks this year and Julius Randle. Next year or the one after will be the first round selection they pair with their own to move up if a player is worth it. Like you said, Bronny hits the NBA after 2 seasons so they might take the selection year after next to get Bronny and sign Lebron. The Pelicans may do that.
Randle ain't coming back, and the pressure from the Nike Hype Job on Zion is over. No GM in right mind would want an undersized/overweight injury prone Diva.
I don't see him being his old self anymore. Just look at the way he walks, his knees is suffering. Forgot trying to get back on the court. Please fix your walk. My uncle had the exact same walk and it ruined his knees that spread to his hips. 3 surgerys later he now mostly moves around in a wheelchair because the pain.
How disappointing, I hate Duke guy's but loved watching him play. But I gotta say, drafting a big man #1 overall is not a good idea considering the history of big men failing ie:Greg Oden, Sam Bowie are just 2 examples
Sam Bowie wasnt that horrible, though. He would have a solid season between injuries. Although, he had a serious red flag injury history in college that should have scared teams off until about mid-rd. (No, i dont think Portland should have taken Jordan because they already had Drexler and no one really could expect which one of the 2 would be better at that time).
I believe the pelicans and the fans put too much pressure on that young man and he couldn't handle it. Look how hard he worked during high School and college it's almost like he never had a break since childhood so when he did have an injury, minor as it was he was able to relax for the first time in many years. People forget he is still a young man and not a season ed professional like others to be a role model. And how good were the players surrounding him? Did he have the support from his team to be a leader? The man just needed the rest from all them years of working and working and people don't see that
We definitely need a story on Ja Morant. His story is like something you’d see in a basketball movie, just unbelievable. Went from no offers to NBA all star
No offers? You need to do some research man
He had one offer
@@actionjackson1293 his only offers were some d3 schools and getting literally no playing time at South Carolina, so basically no offers
@@hiitsmorgan5431 D3 offers are still offers dummy. If you meant D1 offers then just say that.
I would have drafted him 1st overall, I knew NOLA made a mistake doing that. And yet, the whole front office was jumping for joy when they drafted him. I saw this coming…
Zion can still come back. I mean in high school when he was like 260 pounds the dude was jumping 50 inches in the air. If he can get back to that it’ll be scary
Your body stop maturity in your mid 20's. He grew Up, now its time for him to grow Out. He's Done without out some Help from Uncle PED.
He needs to slim down imo I know Dennis Rodman and Charles Barkley but Zion 6’6 why not play sf or a guard spot
@@dragonxetron7833 doesn’t have the game for that at all
He’s damaging his body the way he’s treating it. Not sure if he’s already done too much to ever reach his physical HS/college potential even if he decided to start caring now. Speculation, bc I don’t know his medicals. But he’s sustaining preventable injuries if he treated himself right
@@dragonxetron7833 He did just fine at PF and was absolutely dominating on offense in the paint at his height. That’s not the issue here.
FORGET about Zion. Ja Morant is and truly was the "future" of the NBA from that draft class💯💯
Nah I’m sorry nobody from Memphis will ever be the face of the nba
Zion not done not at all. He just needs to get his head on straight and get in shape. He can still be one of the best.
Luka or Giannis they still young
The Grizzlies play better WITHOUT Morant in the lineup. It’s a fact. Better record and better defense this season Memphis plays when Morant is out.
@@kevinfinnerty8414 it's also a FACT that the Grizzlies set a franchise record 11 game win streak once Morant was back in the lineup, winning 14 of 19 games🤔🤔 but they're "better without him"🤣🤣
He maturing into his adult Body, he ain't getting That weight off easily. It's a fight against nature for him. There's a reason players like him aren't in the NBA. Stop comparing him to Barkley, whom was built more like PJ Tucker when he was young (that was considered huskies back in those Days).
It’s the opposite actually. Dudes like Kevin Durant were maturing into their adult body when they came in. Zion’s had an adult body since he was like 13.
@@historybuff1017 No Sir, It doesn't work like that. More developed than Average 👍🏿, but the end of HIS Maturity 👎🏿 Your body consistently changes resulting in Death...unless he has Sword and mentored by Sean Connery.
@@dcsr4770 oooooookk…..
You know what's up, totally agree
He has money now, incentives gone, he loves food more than he wants to be a great basketball player. Think he’d like to buy restaurants more than make the Hall of Fame. Life decisions, what a talent, hope he wakes up.
I called him a wash before he was drafted. Glad I was right.
He’s sadly going to be one of the biggest what if’s in nba history
Would this make him the biggest bust?
@@wb303 yes
@@wb303 without a doubt.
He has more talent than just about any bust, went to a team that’d play him and he’s done Jack.
Biggest Hype Job of All Time...there a reason players like him aren't in the NFL. There are more athletic player his size playing in the NFL, he just has a more refined 🏀 game.
How? When he comes back he 4sure gonna average 30
Who remembers when zion played against tacko fall in march March madness? I remember watching that live that game was entertaining
6'5 trying to play Bully Ball, I recall. Should've been a Red Flag but his Hype was overwhelming for the casual Fan.
@@dcsr4770 it worked tho he had 32 points my guy😭
And one layup 🔥
He always made me think of Shawn Kemp, slamming the ball emphatically and playing so explosive. I was hoping he’d at least have had more time before he just got too heavy though. Kemp got too big as well, but at least we got to see him fly in the NBA for awhile. Hoping/rooting for Zion to turn it around.
I never thought about that that’s a great comparison only thing is Kemp got big late in his career it was already over for him but Zion too young he needs to get in shape
@@gradyjackson1492 Kemp was also 6'10, a weak side shot blocker on Defense and Actually Dunked over 7footers. Nothing like Zion. Are you'll 12 years Old?
@@gradyjackson1492 Ohh Snap!!! He Also got Rebounds in the Paint.
That was always my comparison too. Kemp was a nasty dunker that most have forgot about.
In his prime Shawn Kemp could jump up and take a dollar bill off the top of the backboard.
Anyone could have told you this guy was gonna be a bust. Dude had zero drive, got drafted by a terrible team, got paid, and checked out…
He's gonna end up like Greg Oden if he doesn't get his weight under control... He even walks like Oden did and that should've been a HUGE red flag
Matt I love your vids since college football keep up the great content bro
Same
He’s a clickbaiter
@@actionjackson1293 how
There’s virtually no difference between zions games played in 3 seasons and Greg Oden. 😭
A very bad sign
Lol damn he has been in the league for 3 years already????
Ever since he blew out a shoe a Duke, I just had Greg Oden vibes about him.
Who's oden
@@letsgobrandon6281 He was drafted ahead of Durant.
This dude Matt really said “maybe lebron James” lebron was the most dominant high school player ever
Kareem
2nd that. Kareem.
Lebron avg 27 PTS 7 Rebs and won state in Ohio vs Altar a school known for football and has a few hundred kids per grade it isn't Division 1 the biggest schools in Ohio. Zion avg 36 & 13.
Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul Jabbar) was the most dominant High school ball player who ever lived, playing for Power Memorial in New York City.
Correct
Great job Matt glad you back doing basketball vids
I am from upstate SC and was actually living in Spartanburg when Zion was doing his thing there. It was insane and ive never seen that kind of hype around a high school kid before iml.
I’m from upstate SC too he was a beast 8️⃣6️⃣4️⃣
I've seen it before... some people have just been burnt out on the game they play for a while, like, since high-school in some cases, and they just want to get to the pro level, make some money to take care of their family and them for a while, and just get out. I think that's the case with him.
I’m sure someone mentioned it, but Charles Barkley was the first to have this build and playing style
After 3 seasons, he's played 1 season worth of games... How could you say he wasn't a bust LMFFFAAAOOO
I used to live in Spartanburg SC. He used to go to Spartanburg day high school. Lines were insane for those games. If u didn’t get there right after school let out ur not getting into the game.
Spartanburg day was a tiny school in Spartanburg. The people he was playing against weren’t good at all. But what he did in College made up for that.
I think he’s doing what Khawi did in San Antonio. He’s taking his time and will come back when he feels ready. I think he won’t miss a step and will come back even better
Kawhi didn't gain 1000 pounds😅
But khAwi had already won
a chip
finals mvp
Dpoy
Sooooo
@@stephonwilliams5232 fr
@@Vini7034 right lol im like wtf he talking about lol
Zion, get off youtube and go back to working out
1000000% with you on the RJ Barrett take lol. Never forget the game in ncaa tourney where Zion basically didn’t touch the ball down the stretch cuz RJ was trying to play hero ball lol
You should read about Wilt Chamberlain's high school career. The man set PA HS records in TRACK AND FIELD, among other things.
BTW- yes, that is my real name. And my Dad did have game back in HS... but that was the late 1950s, and, even then, there wasn't much of a market for 5'10" power forwards. :)
I peeped that he’s losing followers on the gram too 👀
zion is from my town and i saw what he did at his games. he was unbelievable, but also kevin garnett is from here as well and it seems it will end up with him being the better player in the long run.
Zion is a great ball player and an even better man. Nice dude.
If you have been following Zion’s career so far
You know that their have been a lot of rumors about Zion not loving New Orleans and wanting to go to the Knicks.
So a running NBA conspiracy theory is that Zion is purposefully staying out of shape so he doesn’t need to put miles on his body so he can eventually play out his rookie deal without signing a max extension, taking the qualifying offer and then leaving the Pelicans as an unrestricted free agent.
Definitely a possibility
If that's the Case then he has to be the Dumbest SOB. He's crippling his body thinking he'll get back in shape a year older and 400lbs 🤔
@@dcsr4770 Dude is betting on himself...He's a freak of nature,might be able to shed pounds pretty easily.
You read my mind. I definitely think it all has to do with wanting to end up in NY. I don't expect to see him play much or at all. Which stinks because he's a beast. I'll be watching the Knicks roster closely around the time Zions contract with the pels is nearing its end.
@@swagoneto7922 it’s already been documented that his biggest struggle is maintaining weight
This guy remind anyone of Larry Johnson?
Why you put that mountain dew in front of my guy like that?😆
A couple things, back in 2016-2017 I don’t remember anyone ranking Zion ahead of RJ coming out of high school (looked at the ranks: Rivals 5, 247Sports 7, & ESPN 2) dude had massive hype, definitely the most of everyone that year, but it was a pretty consensus rank that he wasn’t the top prospect of the time. Two, I think it’s pretty clear what’s going on, he just flat out doesn’t want to be in New Orleans. You could literally see it on his face that he was majorly disappointed when New York didn’t win the draft lottery, he’s doing everything he can to force his way out of town/sabotage his stint with the Pelicans. But hey that’s just my opinion.
Wow can someone “literarily” be a tank? Does he have artillery rounds coming out.of his nose? Lol your ability with language continues to amaze.
Thank God the basketball content is back🤩😌…….
Latest Zion sighting a couple of days ago, supposedly weighs around 375 lbs.
You have great content
That commercial with Zach Lavine had me SHOOK not even gone hold you I think he let himself go on purpose he doesn’t wanna be in New Orleans
Then his Stupidity and lack of Professionalism should keep teams from wasting assets for him.
Agreed! Nba better fix their business won’t last long with players forcing themselves out.
@@dcsr4770 yeah he definitely did because we’ve seen how easy it is for him to cut weight he did it in like 1 month after the NBA bubble
6:15 It's just that. You 've got a fully developped goliath from one side vs average joes on the other. As fair as for an adult to compete with kids. Playing close to the basket without having anyone to stop you, will obviously boost your stats....
I still have faith. This is how we were feeling about Joel not too long ago and he managed. It’s gonna be a massive uphill battle for him but I truly hope he does decide to put in the work and come back with a vengeance.
Why do all of these basketball channels have a robotic narrator with a speech impediment.
Zion is efficient because he dont shoot how could you not have a high scoring percent if all you do is dunks and layups thats why he hurt the nba players wasn't havin him coming in over and over he started getting hammered in the paint
Exactly they caught on to his simple ass playing and hes always need to lose weight or strengthen those legs...
Zion is overweight in a league where health and endurance is almost a protocol. He's not really NBA mental just yet. The NBA is a different world from college...
Dude is Jamarcus Russell 2.0
wishing the best for him
Jamarcus Russell was his mentor
Nah, not now...cuz looking good
His problem since day one of the nba is that he has never been in shape and able to play long minutes
He should have played football. A monster defensive end.
It's funny how today's NBA players have better medicines and everything else , but always hurt especially their stars
Even tho some of them are cover stories but as a former athlete sports puts a lot on ur body imagine running jumping etc all day everyday they can fix broken bones and pop hips back into place but the damage is still done and injuries are often recurring...
I think the best comp might be Joel Embiid. The difference of course is when Jojo had his injury issues, he studied the game of basketball. And then he built upon his early success by getting better and better and better until finally he's one of the best players in the league. I think a lot of players are content to coast on their ability, but the truly great ones build upon it. It's not as easy as it looks.
Lmfao Joel Embiid is literally 7ft tall and not fat
@@mokushmasmo6009 well, it's not a perfect fit, but he's huge and moves like a guard, which Zion kind of did as a rookie, so...
Ppl could always exercise the upper body and core when they have a lower extremity injury. Being injured doesn’t give one an excuse for getting out of shape if that person of a professional athlete. I don’t care if he is a big guy and eats a lot, weight gain comes down to the macros.
Zion gonna b an offensive lineman in the NFL 😆
So glad I sold his autograph 5 mins after obtaining it.
He is reaching out to KFC,McDonalds and Wendy’s. Ask them.
I’m beginning to get “Kawhi’s final season with the Spurs” feel when it comes to Zion.
Nah fr I thought RJ was a tad bit overhyped, he earned that but still
Matt can you make a video about jhonny football? I remember watching when he beat alabama. he was a goat in college hes basically like thr mikey version now (for people that dont know Manziel) i know we was a party animal but there has to be more behind it
In the title you should change disappearing to disappointing
I hope he isn't trying to force his way out of town. He hasn't done anything deserving of a request like that. Hasn't played many games at all
i couldn't tell you the number of times in my life I've heard " Never see this again in our life time". worn out cliche
Do seventh woods!
This dudes career is over as big as he is with feet/ankle injuries he will never be the same again but I hope I’m wrong cause he’s really fun to watch
He just finesse the league!!! He got 100 mil he ain't hungry no more.. I dig it..
Honestly zion may just be depressed. I mean basketball is all he's ever known and now hes hurt. He might have lost himself and just started eating alotta good food. Im abt his height little bigger i weight abt 40 pounds less then his listed weight. Honestly thats what i did when i was told i couldn't play sports. I've since bounced back. But i hope nothin but the best for the man. A solution when he does comeback if he has a weight problem may just be helping him design a diet of healthy things he'd wanna eat
you need to make a video about Kevin Porter Jr.
Damn Zion🤦🏾♂️
Klay rehabbed away from warriors but from time to time seen hanging with steph dray and that rookie center
Do an tavon Austin one
His rookie cards cost way to much for not winning any NBA championships. I would love to see his cards drop to 3 dollars.
All the potential in the world to be a top 15 player of all time. 🤦🏿♂️
He’s injured, dude was the fastest player to 2000 points since Michael Jordan.
Perhaps he just doesn't want to play. It may not be his passion
Kinda get the RJ hype in college seem like he was going to be a bigger Jimmy Butler and Zion took a lil brother role when it came to him playing with RJ and RJ was the leader of that team
People need to compare Zion to Kenny Lofton Jr. Kenny is a sophomore at Louisiana Tech. He is listed at 6'7" and 275 lbs. Kenny looks 300 lbs to me he is not a high flyer but guys be bouncing off of him. Kenny might make it to the NBA.
He still a kid he needs the people around him to help him out with his diet and he'll be all right.
Way too early to make a video like this about Zion 🙄
Can you imagine if a scientist could somehow make a clone with combination of Zion and Lebron? Scary.
Zion missed 5 games at duke after blowing out his shoe
His career is starting off kinda like embiids, I totally forgot about Zion, but he plays like a hybrid of Shaq, Barkley, and Kemp. Zion will be a beast when he comes back, that big 3 in New Orleans would be so interesting
Laziness
That what to much money does to an unprepared MIND
IS NORMAL!!!
25 straight games with 20 plus*
Matt my boy he's definitely outta shape right now..
I believe why Zion is so special, he is so athletic even with his height and weight. Me I'm 14 and 5'10 which is only average for basketball but I'm already slow as a turtle
His knees and ankles were never going to be able to keep up with his athleticism and size.
So......what do you'all have to say NOW???!!!!!
Lebron was more dominant than Zion
They should shut him down for this season because even if his foot heals completely by the end of march, being 300 plus lbs at 6 foot 6 or 7 is not basketball shape.
Hes just holding out for the knicks
Zion Williamson : remember when he BLEW RIGHT OUT OF HIS NIKES??😂😂😂 JUST A 100 PERCENT BEEEAST!!
A generational tallent no way in hell
If the Pelicans can get a top 10 lottery guy and New Yorks pick plus julius Randle...I feel like they will do the trade. Zion to New York for Randle, 2 first rounders with this next pick being a unprotected lottery selection, the next one will be top 10 or 12 protected. The Pelicans will have 2 lottery picks this year and Julius Randle. Next year or the one after will be the first round selection they pair with their own to move up if a player is worth it. Like you said, Bronny hits the NBA after 2 seasons so they might take the selection year after next to get Bronny and sign Lebron. The Pelicans may do that.
Randle ain't coming back, and the pressure from the Nike Hype Job on Zion is over. No GM in right mind would want an undersized/overweight injury prone Diva.
It would be Knick thing to do, though. (And like all things Knick he tears a knee first month in NY)
I don't see him being his old self anymore. Just look at the way he walks, his knees is suffering. Forgot trying to get back on the court. Please fix your walk. My uncle had the exact same walk and it ruined his knees that spread to his hips. 3 surgerys later he now mostly moves around in a wheelchair because the pain.
Man it stinks what happened hopes he bounces back
Zion comes through as a lazy player...
Zion is always gonna b a what if story 💯
You can bet Zion didn't have gastirc bypass surgery, but he definitely needs it!
A player working out away from the team... ask a Spurs fan about Kawhi Leonard and his uncle.
How disappointing, I hate Duke guy's but loved watching him play. But I gotta say, drafting a big man #1 overall is not a good idea considering the history of big men failing ie:Greg Oden, Sam Bowie are just 2 examples
Tim Duncan, Shaq
Sam Bowie wasnt that horrible, though. He would have a solid season between injuries.
Although, he had a serious red flag injury history in college that should have scared teams off until about mid-rd. (No, i dont think Portland should have taken Jordan because they already had Drexler and no one really could expect which one of the 2 would be better at that time).
@@beetlejuice4357 hakeem, robinson, ewing.
I feel like Zion could become Greg Odom if he can’t stay healthy. A dominant force but one that can’t stay on the court
I believe the pelicans and the fans put too much pressure on that young man and he couldn't handle it. Look how hard he worked during high School and college it's almost like he never had a break since childhood so when he did have an injury, minor as it was he was able to relax for the first time in many years. People forget he is still a young man and not a season ed professional like others to be a role model. And how good were the players surrounding him? Did he have the support from his team to be a leader? The man just needed the rest from all them years of working and working and people don't see that
FAt boy big baby lol
Memphis is happy with their pick.
Bro. 21 minutes? Could have been 5.