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Zion still has not developed...
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:38 am
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:38 am
Afraid to shoot anything outside of the paint.
Not using his right hand on his drives.
Free throws.
Very disappointing so far.
Not using his right hand on his drives.
Free throws.
Very disappointing so far.
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Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:39 am to TigerPimpNationTrank
27/7/5 in his 5th game back...
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:39 am to TigerPimpNationTrank
I was shocked he actually tried to shoot tonight
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:40 am to NorthshoreTiger76
He shot one? Damn I missed it!!
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:41 am to TigerPimpNationTrank
His biggest issues are on defense. The team's biggest issue is that we sometimes try to square peg Zion into the game, instead of just going with the flow and it has a black hole affect. Seen it both against the Jazz and LA. Both games played out eerily similar, down big in the 3rd, Zion comes out, and we go on a run to erase the deficit (and then lose in OT).
We really need to stop feeding him in the post so much and have more of his touches come at the top of the key and let him get a head of steam.
We really need to stop feeding him in the post so much and have more of his touches come at the top of the key and let him get a head of steam.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:41 am to jprdbulldog20
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27/7/5 in his 5th game back...
And nothing OP said was wrong. His defense sucks. He's not as efficient as he once was. Its not like rust is stopping him from unleashing an outside shot. Name one thing he has improved since coming into the league.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:43 am to TigerPimpNationTrank
I wouldn’t say he’s been “very disappointing” but I’d love to see his game expand and grow. Defense is an issue right now for him. And people won’t want to hear it, but he could stand to lose a little more weight and turn some of the chubby into more straight muscle (which he already has a lot of).
ETA: I agree with getting him off the block so much. I think his best “final form” would be a wrecking ball point-forward hybrid. Needs to sharpen his right side Drive and develop a shot though.
ETA: I agree with getting him off the block so much. I think his best “final form” would be a wrecking ball point-forward hybrid. Needs to sharpen his right side Drive and develop a shot though.
This post was edited on 11/3/22 at 12:47 am
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:44 am to TigerPimpNationTrank
Kinda what happens when you sit for a season on your arse.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:45 am to jprdbulldog20
Very nice stat line. There are those of us in the flock however that think he has room to grow. Shooting open middies, using the right stuff to expand his game and make him less one dimensional and predictable. Which is scary to think about when he does. But it isn't happening yet. I think it will eventually.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:45 am to Balsamic_duck
He’s definitely improved his vision. He has 2-3 moments each game where he sucks the defense in and kicks out to wide open shooters.
But he’s not a winning player right now. -13 tonight, worst on the team. He’s our worst defender outside of Jaxson and still makes too many boneheaded plays like that 5 on 3 debacle.
I still have hope for him but he needs to stay healthy for a prolonged period of time in order to start developing a more well rounded game. And who knows if that’s even possible.
But he’s not a winning player right now. -13 tonight, worst on the team. He’s our worst defender outside of Jaxson and still makes too many boneheaded plays like that 5 on 3 debacle.
I still have hope for him but he needs to stay healthy for a prolonged period of time in order to start developing a more well rounded game. And who knows if that’s even possible.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:46 am to southsidedell
he took a 3, long middy, and paint muddy. all 3 further away from the basket than i’ve seen from him this season
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:49 am to Gabe Rippen
It's frustrating seeing then give him so much space on the 15 footer and he goes barreling in. Save your body bro take the shootaround open bunny lol
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:49 am to unctiger4
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He’s definitely improved his vision. He has 2-3 moments each game where he sucks the defense in and kicks out to wide open shooters.
But he’s not a winning player right now. -13 tonight, worst on the team. He’s our worst defender outside of Jaxson and still makes too many boneheaded plays like that 5 on 3 debacle.
I still have hope for him but he needs to stay healthy for a prolonged period of time in order to start developing a more well rounded game. And who knows if that’s even possible.
He is absolutely not a winning player. He's putting up empty stats right now. Theres a reason we went on a run in the jazz game and in this game when he was on the bench.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:50 am to unctiger4
The pass to CJ was nice today also. He’s still young, so I believe he can grow. I remember people hating BI and now look at him.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:53 am to TigerPimpNationTrank
The guy is 22. Name me a 22yr old in the league that has developed outside of their original skillset, much less after an entire year off.
Look at B.I.
He’s a dawg, and turning the corner at 24/25.
Look at B.I.
He’s a dawg, and turning the corner at 24/25.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:55 am to Lambchops11
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The guy is 22. Name me a 22yr old in the league that has developed outside of their original skillset, much less after an entire year off.
Look at B.I.
He’s a dawg, and turning the corner at 24/25.
When BI was this age he turned from a 33% 3p shooter to a 39% 3p shooter. BI has gotten better every year.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 12:58 am to Lambchops11
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The guy is 22. Name me a 22yr old in the league that has developed outside of their original skillset,
Probably not the wisest to ask this in a Zion thread considering the dude that was selected right after him turned a corner last year at 22.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 1:00 am to TigerPimpNationTrank
Man some of y'all are losing your mind because of a loss on Nov 2. Zion has played 5 games after missing over a year with players he has never played with before can the man get some time to get into a flow.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 1:04 am to Jar_Jar_80
I think it's a fair discussion to have. Zion is really good and can become worldly fricking good, but I think some are realizing that he's been a lot more of a project than previously thought.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 1:16 am to Balsamic_duck
Man we took a Lakers to OT. Should had won in regulation with two starters on bench. Grow up
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