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Zion Athletic Article "Hes a better athlete now than hes ever been"
Posted on 9/19/22 at 9:36 am
Posted on 9/19/22 at 9:36 am
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“He’s in fantastic shape,” Bibbs told The Athletic. “He’s been committed to putting in the work day in and day out. I’m really proud of what he’s been able to accomplish. He’s a better athlete now than he’s ever been.”
Bibbs declined to specify how much weight Williamson lost over the summer or his current weight, but he said Williamson has come a long way since they started working together in January.
“(His body composition) has improved at an extremely high level,” he said. “That’s all I’ll say.”
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This post was edited on 9/19/22 at 9:43 am
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Posted on 9/19/22 at 9:40 am to whatiknowsofar
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He’s a better athlete now than he’s ever been.”
Ehhhh Duke Zion was an absolute fricking freak of nature. I will believe it when I see it. I'm not sure you can be "better" after those injuries.
That little bit of mild negativity aside...
He looks absolutely fantastic from everything I've seen, DEFINITELY the best he has ever looked in a Pels uniform.
It seems that a lightbulb went on while at Nike and he is finally taking shite seriously. He can dominate this year.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 9:44 am to Fun Bunch
Yeah I think his trainer is embellishing somewhat. I do feel he's pretty good at what he does though and Z will be in the best NBA shape of his career.
I also want him to walk out for the tip in full warm-ups and not get into uniform until right before the tip WWE style.
I also want him to walk out for the tip in full warm-ups and not get into uniform until right before the tip WWE style.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 9:50 am to whatiknowsofar
Ill believe it when I see it. Because if hes at Duke level we are winning a championship in the next few years.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 9:53 am to whatiknowsofar
MVP MVP MVP MVP MVP…
Posted on 9/19/22 at 9:55 am to dj30
I think duke Zion is long gone and don’t expect to see that again, but if he’s 90% of that he’s still an absolute freak. We will see very soon fellas!!
This post was edited on 9/19/22 at 9:55 am
Posted on 9/19/22 at 9:57 am to whatiknowsofar
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We focused on addressing body composition — his body weight, body fat, etc. — while maintaining and improving flexibility, strength and power. We also focused on improving his overall fitness. The more weight he carries around, the more stress it puts on the body. We focused on aerobic and anaerobic basketball-specific conditioning. One of the main goals was to get Zion back to the same athletic ability he had before the injury. In the process, he’s improved athletically. I truly think he’s a better athlete now than he was before. Once you guys see him on the court, I think you’ll agree.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 9:58 am to whatiknowsofar
I don't have the Athletic.
They mention a rigid 8 week plan for getting ready. Any details on that?
edit: thanks for the added info
They mention a rigid 8 week plan for getting ready. Any details on that?
edit: thanks for the added info
This post was edited on 9/19/22 at 9:59 am
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:05 am to Fun Bunch
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don't have the Athletic.
It's a great investment imo
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I was contacted by the family. I’ve been working with Zion for close to a year now. Our journey started in Portland during his rehab stint coming back from the fractured foot. We had to progress slowly, scientifically, gradually and safely. A lot of this was non-weight-bearing cardio in conjunction with rehabilitation methods daily, and treatments daily.
Z also had 2 a day workouts during those 8 weeks
This post was edited on 9/19/22 at 10:06 am
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:06 am to whatiknowsofar
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He has tremendous speed and the ability to change directions without sacrificing speed, which is related to improved body control through training and multiple planes of motion. When you have such amazing body control for a man that size, it’s really rare. We wanted him to be able to handle those incredible forces he creates when he jumps, when he runs and, particularly, during those change-of-direction moves. It means he can decelerate, but then accelerate in a way that speed is not sacrificed, and being able to execute it safely.
Nobody at this stage of their career will be able to improve their body composition, their body control and overall athleticism without putting in a tremendous amount of work. He’s had a daily commitment during the summer, waking up early for 5 a.m. workouts and coming back for 7 p.m. workouts. He did it just like clockwork. The key was him buying in and realizing the plan was working and seeing the results.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:08 am to whatiknowsofar
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The key was him buying in and realizing the plan was working and seeing the results.
This has always been the key with him. It seems like he didn't trust anyone but his family, and wasn't willing to put the work in.
getting relentlessly mocked and having to live without basketball may have done the trick.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:16 am to Fun Bunch
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getting relentlessly mocked and having to live without basketball may have done the trick.
"They (the pels) told me things I didn't want to hear but needed to hear"
I appreciate Zion admitting to that too. We're watching a young man grow into a full blown adult while also realizing he can be the best player in the league.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:23 am to whatiknowsofar
Nah, PEAK ZION shape was McDonalds AA Game/Dunk Contest.
Pre - DOOK Frat Parties. The bounce and athletic ability he had in that time frame I haven't seen since LeBron was a Senior in HS. Insanely freakish.
Then he went to Dook and that may have derailed his projection.... but was still able to continue his upward trend. A small franchise like the Pels were then able to capitalize on his upward trend and ignite a fanbase... It just sucks the Pels never really got to get PEAK ZION.
The Crazy thing is, if taken seriously he can truly get back into a "CUT ZION" and still destroy the league. We shall see what the Pels get moving forward... I believe he is truly motivated now.
Pre - DOOK Frat Parties. The bounce and athletic ability he had in that time frame I haven't seen since LeBron was a Senior in HS. Insanely freakish.
Then he went to Dook and that may have derailed his projection.... but was still able to continue his upward trend. A small franchise like the Pels were then able to capitalize on his upward trend and ignite a fanbase... It just sucks the Pels never really got to get PEAK ZION.
The Crazy thing is, if taken seriously he can truly get back into a "CUT ZION" and still destroy the league. We shall see what the Pels get moving forward... I believe he is truly motivated now.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:40 am to Fun Bunch
quote:It's all guessing but I truly think the hiring of Willie Green and then the team turning things around even before we got CJ was the catalyst. I think his stepdad's one interview is my reasoning for that. He admitted things were down pretty bad and said something along the lines of the Willie Green hire was like hitting a walk off homerun. Basically it was like we were about to lose Zion, hired Willie, and everything changed seemed to be the takeaway from that.
It seems that a lightbulb went on while at Nike and he is finally taking shite seriously. He can dominate this year.
This post was edited on 9/19/22 at 10:44 am
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:02 am to longhorn22
Excuse me
This post was edited on 9/19/22 at 11:03 am
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:06 am to whatiknowsofar
The league seriously is F'd and I'm here for it. I love this so much.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:08 am to J_Hingle
correct, thats a few months after the mcdonalds AA game
As soon as he got on campus though it was a downward spiral..
As soon as he got on campus though it was a downward spiral..
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:22 am to whatiknowsofar
There is no doubt that Zion is in better shape now compared to the first few years he's been here, but of course his trainer is going to say all that. I'll wait until I actually see it.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:24 am to Broski
You won't have to wait long.
Training camp opens in a week.
Training camp opens in a week.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:37 am to Broski
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but of course his trainer is going to say all that. I'll wait until I actually see it.
yes.
As long as he never hits the injury report before Christmas
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