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re: CJ says that this year Zion is putting in the work, has plan to stay on track over ASB
Posted on 2/18/24 at 11:45 am to whatiknowsofar
Posted on 2/18/24 at 11:45 am to whatiknowsofar
This isn't "Yay Zion for doing what you should have been doing." This is "Thank God he's finally responding to CJ holding him accountable."
We'll see what he looks like after the ASB, but if he hasn't lost much stamina it gives you hope that he's turned a corner.
We'll see what he looks like after the ASB, but if he hasn't lost much stamina it gives you hope that he's turned a corner.
This post was edited on 2/18/24 at 11:46 am
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Posted on 2/18/24 at 12:55 pm to TigerinATL
I've been beating the drum all season on Zion only averaging 30 minutes per game.
Found some interesting stats on Twitter.
Even in knowing and complaining about the minutes and talking about Zion maybe not being a top 30 player, I never thought that maybe for the last couple of months Zion actually is producing like a top 10 player when he's playing but the biggest thing holding him back is just not playing enough minutes?
Found some interesting stats on Twitter.
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His per 36 numbers, since 11/20:
26.8/6.2/5.9, 64.5 TS%, 27 Usage rate
Players to hit 26/6/5 per 36 numbers > 61.9 TS during that stretch:
Giannis
KD
Jokic
Even in knowing and complaining about the minutes and talking about Zion maybe not being a top 30 player, I never thought that maybe for the last couple of months Zion actually is producing like a top 10 player when he's playing but the biggest thing holding him back is just not playing enough minutes?
Posted on 2/18/24 at 2:27 pm to shel311
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Even in knowing and complaining about the minutes and talking about Zion maybe not being a top 30 player, I never thought that maybe for the last couple of months Zion actually is producing like a top 10 player when he's playing but the biggest thing holding him back is just not playing enough minutes?
I’m a chief grosser about restrictions with Zion, but if the scheduled off days and 30 mpg through the first half result in a healthy Zion playing 35-37 mpg in the playoffs I’ll tip my cap to the pelicans.
For that to happen, Zion’s minutes do need to start ramping up over the next 20-25 games he plays down the stretch.
Posted on 2/18/24 at 2:35 pm to shel311
Shel, thank you for looking this up. I have thought that his lack of minutes are what is holding back his stats. Unfortunately, I think it’s holding the team back. Hopefully, those mpg trend towards 36 post ASB.
Posted on 2/18/24 at 5:23 pm to shel311
I’m honestly cool with the minutes and occasional back to back sit downs if this is what gets him to the post season healthy
This is what I hoped they would do before the season, because pretending like he’s a regular player has never worked.
Think back to the season that Toronto won the title. They managed the shite out of Kawhi’s mins, usage, and games played that season.
Obviously Zion has a lot to prove to even be half of Kawhi, but I believe that is the playbook that Zion and the Pels are attempting to tap into this season.
This is what I hoped they would do before the season, because pretending like he’s a regular player has never worked.
Think back to the season that Toronto won the title. They managed the shite out of Kawhi’s mins, usage, and games played that season.
Obviously Zion has a lot to prove to even be half of Kawhi, but I believe that is the playbook that Zion and the Pels are attempting to tap into this season.
Posted on 2/18/24 at 5:45 pm to ThePistol
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Shel, thank you for looking this up. I have thought that his lack of minutes are what is holding back his stats. Unfortunately, I think it’s holding the team back. Hopefully, those mpg trend towards 36 post ASB.
Earlier on in the season, he couldn't really even do 30 minutes -- at least not on both ends of the floor. He recently said that he feels like he's at 93%.
I would add that Zion's poor defensive ability this season has resulted in opponents hunting him in matchups. In some cases, this has meant that Zion has gotten in early foul trouble.
I don't really want the team to try to increase his minutes right now. For at least the next 10-15 games, I hope we focus on improved play in the minutes that he already gets.
Posted on 2/18/24 at 7:48 pm to ThePistol
quote:
thank you for looking this up. I have thought that his lack of minutes are what is holding back his stats. Unfortunately, I think it’s holding the team back. Hopefully, those mpg trend towards 36 post ASB.
That is asking for trouble imo.
Posted on 2/18/24 at 8:40 pm to Chalkywhite84
quote:Either way, we need to know if Zion can handle carrying a team, so the 30mpg isn't really helping imo.
That is asking for trouble imo.
Posted on 2/18/24 at 8:58 pm to shel311
You know Zion is going to come back after a week off overweight and out of shape again. It’s a damn shame. Dude could be generational. I hope he proves me wrong.
Posted on 2/18/24 at 9:15 pm to GOP_Tiger
Exactly him getting more touches in his minutes mean more than playing a few more minutes.
Posted on 2/18/24 at 9:49 pm to BigPerm30
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You know Zion is going to come back after a week off overweight and out of shape again
I have lower bowl tickets to the Rox game Thursday. I'll get some photos up. I'm only a few rows up.
Posted on 2/20/24 at 8:55 pm to GOP_Tiger
Message from a friend of mine:
Kiawah Island is in South Carolina.
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My buddy played golf at a private course on Kiawah island over the weekend and bumped into Zion in the clubhouse and he was teeing off on 1 when they went off on 10.
Kiawah Island is in South Carolina.
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