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The truth is Zion has always had a limited bag but he was just such a freak athlete that he got away with a lot. He's definitely not the same player he was when he came into the league. He needs to develop a better offensive game or else he's going to stagnate.
I've been a big Zion supporter in the past but this game was utterly pathetic. The contrast between what Lebron brought to the game and Zion was so glaring I have completely lost any faith that Zion has what it takes to be considered one of the league's best players. I doubt I will waste time tuning into league pass to watch this guy half ass it again.
His career seems to be a path to a role player right now. His talent is so high but I think that right now he is in a weird spot where more of his game on one hand would be opened up if he just developed a stronger mid range and post up game, and on the other hand his game would also open up more if he could get his overall weight under control. I think literally either of these things happening would mean he becomes unstoppable but he cant seem to get there just yet. It really sucks it feels like we have been waiting for the weight development forever now which idk why his trainers aren't more on him or maybe he is just that negligent, but I think this is the most obvious thing he can do to instantly become so much better. Lebron literally had went from a 280lb player to a 250lb player for similair reasoning. His game was more developed however his playstyle definitely needed that weight drop so that he could withstand the constant impacts he puts on his body with that playstlyle.
Yup... slow motion, lumbering... also literally looked like he couldn't even care less either way. If I were the coach I'd have yanked him out long ago.
Zion is NOT an NBA player, he's an NFL lineman whose own biological father who happened to be a 6'5 265 pound lineman in college wasn't around so he was raised by his stepfather who was a basketball star at Clemson and introduced young Zion to basketball. It was cool up until he graduated from Duke but his father's genes kicked in overtime. Zion should be in the NFL and terrifying defenses like Aaron Donald. We keep saying he's out of shape, NO, he's playing the WRONG sport!
Love these videos how they show the little things that don’t show up on a stat sheet. The best star mindset I’ve ever seen. He does all the little things so the team feels responsible for doing it as well. When your star plays like this the rest of the team has no excuse and follows suit
This analysis was trash. It is called taking! It is why LeBron sucked for so many years and never got called anything but big. So now all the sudden one game and he is fat after leading them to the top of the West both this year and last year before being hurt. Idiotic takes
Discipline is hard to come by when every next star is a millionaire with a god complex. Even without playing an NBA game. And people expect them to have a spine. It's ridiculous.
What he has is a full rack of BBQ ribs, some slow-cooked bacon flavored beans, about a dozen biscuits, some BBQ chicken breast and don't forget the mashed potatoes and gravy + corn on the cob bc u gotta eat your veggies 😁
I am a huge Zion fan. Been in awe of him since his jr year. One of the best college players I've ever seen. But to see him not add low post scoring, a midrange, become a better perimeter defender, and become a more explosive running athlete is sad and disappointing. He seemed so passionate at Duke. Now just plays so content. I hope a mentor brings the best out of him.
@@justinsilvianasagun27 Thats an insult to Blake Griffin. Blake never skipped out on conditioning and he worked very hard to improve his jumpshot throughout his career.
I honestly believe he got the bag and checked out. There is no way a man with any respect for himself is going to go to work like that. Ben Simmons gets a lot of shit and rightfully so but at least he shows up to work in shape and looks like he's supposed to be there.
Man, I want to see Zion succeed but you can’t be a 23 year old athletic freak and have a guy who turns 39 this month blow straight past you! It’s like he lacks real self belief in spite of all the God given ability.
You're talking about a 39 year old. Who's still super athletic? So that age doesn't count to this guy. And actually Michael Jordan was average and 26 points like the first 20 games during the wizards. It had a team and playoff sea light top 3. And then it's neat blue eye. So everybody he's cooking around that time. Averaging 2628 points. What you gonna tell them when you're doing it to the whole players. There's exceptions, Lebron is blown by everybody. What are you talking about when he's feeling good? Special when he got his mind locked in
man this reminds me when i played 1on 1 with a 50+ year old man in basketball just to do cardio and he won due to me being so out of shape . only difference is im not getting paid millions
@@crazywildmanben is a pg and zion is a foward. One position is suppose to be a good shooter to create space and the other is suppose to drive in the paint.
Zion is NOT an NBA player, he's an NFL lineman whose own biological father who happened to be a 6'5 265 pound lineman in college wasn't around so he was raised by his stepfather who was a basketball star at Clemson and introduced young Zion to basketball. It was cool up until he graduated from Duke but his father's genes kicked in overtime. Zion should be in the NFL and terrifying defenses like Aaron Donald. We keep saying he's out of shape, NO, he's playing the WRONG sport!
Pure definition of one dimensional player . Media support to him is crazy, the dude even if he was fit is like a simple good player for the regular season.
His key thing is he lacks the heart and killer instinct. He’s got the skill and the freak pairing of size and athleticism, but he just doesn’t have the motivation.
as a pelicans fan zion frustrates me so much i’ll still never know why they mortgaged the organization on a guy that wants to do literally anything except train and play basketball.
He’s shown glimpses of greatness but clearly lacks the motivation. It’s disappointing, but I don’t think all hope is lost. He’s got plenty of time to get things going, but, as others have said, you can’t teach love of the game.
@@camiloreypabito9375 His size and speed? He's incredibly fast, and NFL is just quick bursts of speed and power. Like LeBron, I can only imagine how great he'd be in pro football.
Zion is NOT an NBA player, he's an NFL lineman whose own biological father who happened to be a 6'5 265 pound lineman in college wasn't around so he was raised by his stepfather who was a basketball star at Clemson and introduced young Zion to basketball. It was cool up until he graduated from Duke but his father's genes kicked in overtime. Zion should be in the NFL and terrifying defenses like Aaron Donald. We keep saying he's out of shape, NO, he's playing the WRONG sport!
@ComedyBros5 He'd be terrible in football because he would never be in shape. With the physicality of the NFL he would be on IR all the damn time and barely see the field.
I think issue number one for Zion is his shape. I believe he can add more moves to his offensive bag over time but him being so out of shape is just extremely inexcusable
I noticed this too. Zion either has to take the elbow jump shot or call for a dribble handoff or pass and screen to create an advantage somewhere else.
To me, Zion's weakness is that he's outta shape. I don't think he has the best touch or jump shot or anything, but if he would just get into better shape, that would open the door for him to improve his overall game.
Absolutely. Being in really great shape can transform your body, allowing you to do some incredible things. If he went all in, he could be up there with the best. It's sad that 90% of players don't get it.
Zion felt like a background role player this game. I wouldn't be surprised if he had money on the Lakers after watching how lazily he played this game.
Brandon Ingram and CJ had horrible games too.. pretty much everyone on the Pelicans did. But of course Zion will get singled out. People been wanting him to fail since he came out of High School.
@@persistentlypathetic6820exactly. Yes, he did not have a good free throw night and you can cherry pick some bad defensive moments, but he was six of eight in 26 minutes, and the other two couldn't sink a bucket.
@persistentlypathetic6820 Same with dumbass Willie Green too! He had a game coaching too but honestly what else is new with that clueless idiot? Smh! There was so many times during the game last night that I'm like bruh ur O is stagnant & it's not working bcuz they're lazy & settling so call a timeout & stop the bleeding.. But did he do it? Hell nooo lol 🤣🤣🤣🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@persistentlypathetic6820 ppl don't want him to fail, they want him to stop being so damn lazy with his discipline. God-given athleticism got him over a hundred million dollars for him to be running up and down the court like a dude at the rec cen who plays like 3-4 times a year. No, we don't wanna see that. These athletes get paid to be the best in the world in case u forgot
@@KeithGroover 2-3 of his field goals came when they were already getting blown out. Piss poor defense. And Dude was already lookin gassed in the 1st quarter when he’s been repeatedly told over and over he’s gotta get in shape for literal years. Clearly doesn’t give a shit and it 100% shows on the court. And ppl like you still tryna give him a pass. Guy Deserves all the shit he’s gettin
@@betancourt564Only casuals & idiots & clowns would ever say Zion is better than Luka or can be better than Luka lol smh! Luka is almost like another LBJ type of plyr, a generational talent! Luka is a bad boy yo! Easily a top 5 plyr in the NBA rn 💯💯💯 He's that good & special! But he for damn sure didn't have the pressure that LBJ did tho from day 1! The only thing that pisses me bout Luka & yes I kno everybody else does this but he whines & bitches to the refs after every shot! Like bruh play ball & stfu! He whines wayyy too much & it's annoying bcuz he's just so dope!
@@betancourt564At one point, Zion was better than Luka, but that ship has sailed. Luka improved every year and is consistently involved in MVP talks. Zion stagnated and stay where he was at that got him in the league. And we can’t blame injuries this time since Zion is fully healthy now yet he’s playing like a background role player
LeBron is the GOAT of all the players not named Jordan, Kobe. That's not disrespect, he's the 3rd greatest player to ever do it and frankly the greatest athlete I've ever seen... I just take Jordan and Kobe over him every time.
Pleazzz, enough, Kobe was a shooter first last and always. You pass him the ball and he jacks up a shot, good , bad or otherwise. His career shooting percentage is < 45%. He barely had more assists than turnovers. @@jonq8714
Lebron looked incredible last night! It was a pleasure to watch him play and if I can hopefully I’ll be able to watch him and his son play together. That would be historic!
Ive said this many times before; zion needs a 12 foot jump shot. Whether it comes off the dribble or in the triple threat. His game would improve by leaps and bounds.
Spot on. I'm actually amazed he's gotten this far just driving hard left. A midrange shot would definitely expand his game. Also, as Shaq pointed out, sealing his man in the low post for a quick jump hook shot would make it easier for him to score. Surprised that coaches have not directed him to do these things.
Love how as NBA fans we can agree that the in season tournament is amazing. Way more competitive than some playoff games. Yet we us fans if we watch Lebron win it well just say damn the NBA is forcing Lebron to be the goat. Makes no sense
@@craxyman9025its competition what are u talking about..it absolutely matter thats esp if teams are playing hard. U must not compete for anything in life because true ballers compete. Casual fans like u who never win anything say dumb stuff like this. It does matter and this what separates the best from the ppl who just have talent
I've criticized LeBron in past games for not guarding his man or boxing out for rebounds. Nice to see him do it here, that's how you play winning basketball.
@@mmmmmmmmmmm10It’s not weird, he just had 5 steals the last game, the Lakers were the 3rd best defense in 2020 and the best in 2021, even with AD injured half the season, and Lebron was in DPOY race before his injury, so y’all have to stop with this narrative. It’s true Lebron rest in some possessions, or use mind game, like letting a 32% 3pts shooter shoot a 3, but even when he rest he is still an above average defender because 1- He is a basketball savant who know how to position himself, his reflex and anticipation is crazy and 2- He is still 6’9 250+ with a 7ft wingspan and a 35-40 inches vertical (It was 44 in his prime so i guess its around 35-40 now), so he is still an elite help defender, an elite post defender, only big men like Jokic or Sengun can bully him in the post, and he is one of the best communicator and leader. You can’t expect a 38 yo to play defense AND carry the offense at the same time in every regular season games, even prime Harden or Doncic couldn’t/can’t do that, but when its the Playoffs ? Or an important game ? Lebron is still an elite defender i don’t care what you say if you think he isn’t you listen to much ESPN, instead you should listen to the best and less biased analyst like Ben Taylor from Thinking Basketball, and according to him Lebron was still a Top 5 wing defender in 2020, really close to a prime Kawhi, A PRIME KAWHI !!!
He is a bad shooter. All Zion does is dunks and layups. He can't shoot 3s, he can't shoot free throws, and he can't shoot outside the paint. He's a one trick pony.
How is Lebron still playing like this? Truly I’ve been spoiled. Seeing him at flying to the hoops as a kid and being from Ohio my favorite player turned out to be one of the greats and have the most impressive career
Aside from taking 3’s, that’s all Bron does. But then again, he’s just broke his jump shot over time because he used to have great midrange. Zion ain’t even got that anymore.
Yeah a few weeks ago RUclips vids be like "ZION IS UNSTOPPABLE", now he's getting exposed for being the low-stamina one-trick pony he is. Dude needs to cultivate a better work ethic.
Backing of Zion is just common sense, fam, not really super high IQ. You do that against any dominant driver. Also, Zion doesn't have a back to the basket game? We've seen him do baby hooks and high-lift fades and spinouts many, many times. More accurate would be that his post game is still developing.
i watched every second of that game. James competed with him SOOOO hard in the box. And Zion doesn't have a slight bit of defensive awareness. When is the last time he had a weak side block? Dude's go to get into shape.
I don't think Zion has a bad shot. It's just not used/not practiced enough. Zion first game in NBA was 4/4 triples. And he has super soft touch while in the air. So it's up to him really what he wanna do with his career.
Zion is in the best shape of his NBA career....so far. There's still room for improvement. He's always gonna look big in his uniform unless he slims down to the size of a SF or SG. Portis...Kyle Lowery...PJ Tucker.. they all look big. Zion wants OUT. He said in a press conference a few weeks ago that he's trying to go along with the "program". His lack of effort
Watching him jog up the court is sad. This dude is one Popyeye's biscuit away from 300 pounds. The Pelicans have a young team and can't take advantage of their youth/pace due to him.
His size is fine he just isn’t being used right now He might not like it but he needs to start playing like a traditional forward setting screens and getting lobs
Zion has had zero improvement to his game, mentality, or physicality since entering the league. In fact he's regressing physically, and is being carried by his talents. Once his body turns on him, either from injury or age, he's completely done. He was born with amazing natural abilities, but got the bag and decided not to work anymore. He should have entered the NFL where he could play for short bursts and still be a fat ass slob. What a complete waste of talent and the $200 million he's being paid. Great analysis, subbed
Called it years ago. All he had was his athleticism. I said a long time ago that 1) the NBA will figure that out quickly and 2) his body wouldn't hold up to the kind of beating his athleticism causes. So far, both have been true.
He's still so young he can turn it around, but he just doesn't seem happy or care. Whatever is going on with him off the court, is affecting him on the court too.
How good is LeBron on adjusting his game every year on the team he has? In Cleveland he has a lot of good shooters so he forget how to shoot a 3 pointer, because he didn't need to, a couple of season later he was back a good 3 point shooter, he can do everything on the court and he is almost 40! I have never been a big fan of him but you have to admit, he is top 5 of all time
@@dewman7477If he do one or two more ring? He's the Goat on my list. Jordan will never be surpass Lebron assist & score points and the future generations will really havr difficulty to surpass Lebron score.
This is why Lebron is still at the top at 39 years old. Combining game plan execution and overflowing passion with fearless shotmaking and a positive mental attitude is a recipe for GOAT status.
Not to mention the legendary workouts even on family vacations, the zero percent body fat, etc. At the same moment Zion is stuffing another hoagie into his gut LeBron is working on his abs.
Barkley is very opinionated on all topics but he knows what its like to play in the NBA over weight. From experience Chuck knows that you can't be at your best. Zion needs to make a serious commitment to be better.
It’s not disrespectful. It’s the same thing the Spurs did to Lebron . In his first trip to the NBA Finals. They played the same defense. Which made Lebron improve his game. To become more versatile. Zion even though it’s his 4th season. His missed 188 out 302 games. So he’s really a rookie. When it comes to time on the court.
I think Zion has a huge chance of becoming a major bust for all that freak athleticism, and pretty good finishing instinct. But he’s so unpolished when it comes to scoring options like a kid range, and finishing a little bit outside the rim. At 23 that’s crazy. Yes he still has a lot of time, but it doesn’t look like he’ll ever get to do that with his body. I thought for a little bit, maybe the last three months that Zion might be trying to do a James harden, but then realized he might legitimately not be able to lose weight. I mean I know it’s hard, but he has millions to spend on to do that. So I think he’s not even trying to force himself out and lose weight, I think he just might not be able to. I don’t like hating on players, especially someone like Zion who doesn’t talk a lot of shit, but I think he really needs to figure himself out int be next 2-3 years or else I think he’ll be out of the league by 30 with his injury history and proneness, plus his athleticism most likely leaving much earlier with the constant injuries from being overweight and having constant injuries. Basically he’s in a really bad situation where he could really fall off.
Ironically this would be the best way to guard Lefraud because for his career he shoots only 37% outside of 3 feet and in the playoffs it goes down to 31%. I really don't understand why his defenders don't do this exact same thing. He literally has zero midrange game whatsoever.
Because your stats are wrong, just watch Lebron Game 6 highlights vs Celtics 2012, 45pts on 90% jumpshot, watch Lebron game 2 vs Raptors in 2018 when he broke the record of fadeway made in a game with 6, IN A PLAYOFFS GAME, or watch him destroying the Piston in the clutch in 2007 with 4-5 jumpshot. I mean you’re just a casual at this point, Lebron shot 57% from 3 in the 2014 Finals, 41% from 3 in the 2020 Finals .. He shot 40% from 3 in 2013, and again 40% from 3 this season, he just went 4/4 from deep against the Pelicans, and when i say deep its logo range, stop acting like Lebron is Giannis or Shaq lol, Lebron literally has the exact same efg% on jumpshot as Kobe, 43%, wich is great but not elite like KD (50%) or Dirk (49%). I mean just go watch his crazy heat check vs the Bucks in 2009 when he scored 16pts in 2min with 2-3 logo shots, Lebron is a shooter man, not the best, but he can straight up kill you with jumpshot when he is hot, watch that game 6 vs Celtics in 2012, with his career on the line, after losing and chocking in the 2011 Finals, and now down 2-3, he killed them jumpshot after jumpshot like a serial killer, Lebron has the most winning buzzer beater ever in the playoffs, 5, look at the one against the Raptors in 2018 game 3, a running floater bank shot, or the one against the Magic in 2009, a 3pts shot, or the one against Chicago, a corner 3 and he drew this play for himself, and that’s already as much buzzer beater as the 2nd, MJ, and Kobe only got 1 … Lebron also has the 2nd most clutch shot in the regular season ever but he’ll soon pass Kobe, and he also lead the NBA in 4th quarter points at 39 yo 😂😂😂 GOAT 🐐 That’s why they don’t do the same, because he isn’t the same, there’s level to this shit, Lebron isn’t Zion 😂
Just to add to these, 2007 finals vs SAS they did that to lebron, that's why he worked on his jump shot. 2011 Mavs did it to him as well, he worked on his back to the basket game with hakeem. He works on his skills and doesn't just rely on his talent. Not like the kids these days. He isnt the all time leading scorer with just driving to the basket on his arsenal.
@@Anthonydu01630 Feel free to fact check these stats if you want. 37% outside of 3 feet for his career and in the playoffs it's even worse at 31%. He literally has zero midrange game. He's just so damn big, strong and fast and he's played in a weak defensive era with no bigs in the lane so he's been able to get to the rim throughout his career. He's basically Shaq playing small forward.
@@lunarzenith He really is pretty much a one trick pony. If you watch him play he's almost always only scoring at the rim. He's just so damn big, strong and fast there's not much defenders can do to stop him. He's a one trick pony pretty much like Shaq.
He needs 3 things GET FIT Better back to the basket Since he is already a freak under and close to the basket, he needs to further strengthen his midrange and 3pt shot.
I'm guessing that I'm not the only Tar Heel who is loving Zion's so-called "career" after all the hype we had to put up with during his short stint at Duke...
He looks like he just wants to cash out, sit on a couch and eat donuts. A world class athlete that can retire a multimillionaire younger than 40, but wants to retire in place in his 20's. It's a sad sight to behold.
In the last few years, zion has been like an overweight Shaq just waiting to retire. The 'lack of determination' starts with him not being in shape. There is a perennial threat for him to hurt himself just by his weight.
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Like as always stated, "speed kills in sports!" Especially when your an overweight county kid.
I’m still hoping for a Celtics lakers finals this year!
The truth is Zion has always had a limited bag but he was just such a freak athlete that he got away with a lot. He's definitely not the same player he was when he came into the league. He needs to develop a better offensive game or else he's going to stagnate.
He has the softest touch in the league him jokic and shai
@@anubis4032 ....bro what
He's only a freak athlete when he's in shape. I can see his fat jiggling when he runs. Dude was gassed 5mins into the game.
You know what he means 😂@@_WeDontKnow_
@@_WeDontKnow_talking about finishing
I've been a big Zion supporter in the past but this game was utterly pathetic. The contrast between what Lebron brought to the game and Zion was so glaring I have completely lost any faith that Zion has what it takes to be considered one of the league's best players. I doubt I will waste time tuning into league pass to watch this guy half ass it again.
yup
Same, damn shame
Everyone has off nights including LJ
@@bwoodwhatsgood how is he having more off nights? Hes putting up numbers every night. Smh. Geesh. Know something before commenting
His career seems to be a path to a role player right now. His talent is so high but I think that right now he is in a weird spot where more of his game on one hand would be opened up if he just developed a stronger mid range and post up game, and on the other hand his game would also open up more if he could get his overall weight under control. I think literally either of these things happening would mean he becomes unstoppable but he cant seem to get there just yet. It really sucks it feels like we have been waiting for the weight development forever now which idk why his trainers aren't more on him or maybe he is just that negligent, but I think this is the most obvious thing he can do to instantly become so much better. Lebron literally had went from a 280lb player to a 250lb player for similair reasoning. His game was more developed however his playstyle definitely needed that weight drop so that he could withstand the constant impacts he puts on his body with that playstlyle.
Zion felt so out of shape on the court, the contrast versus all the other player was astonishing
Yup... slow motion, lumbering... also literally looked like he couldn't even care less either way. If I were the coach I'd have yanked him out long ago.
The one where he had to close out to the corner, he looked downright winded after. How did he get so overweight again?
We all want to know. He was looking better around the summer time but he has relapsed or something@@NBM88
@@NBM88the shocking part, it was with 7mins left in the first.
Zion is NOT an NBA player, he's an NFL lineman whose own biological father who happened to be a 6'5 265 pound lineman in college wasn't around so he was raised by his stepfather who was a basketball star at Clemson and introduced young Zion to basketball. It was cool up until he graduated from Duke but his father's genes kicked in overtime. Zion should be in the NFL and terrifying defenses like Aaron Donald. We keep saying he's out of shape, NO, he's playing the WRONG sport!
zion plays like he's the guy pushing 40 😭
40 cheeseburgers at half-time.
40 cases of beer in a shopping cart
Zion plays like Lebron is supposed to be playing at his age.
@@Cluez31that's essentially his point...
He looks like he'd struggle at a game at the ymca
Love these videos how they show the little things that don’t show up on a stat sheet. The best star mindset I’ve ever seen. He does all the little things so the team feels responsible for doing it as well. When your star plays like this the rest of the team has no excuse and follows suit
Who are you talking about here?
This analysis was trash. It is called taking! It is why LeBron sucked for so many years and never got called anything but big. So now all the sudden one game and he is fat after leading them to the top of the West both this year and last year before being hurt. Idiotic takes
@@crazyescobedo5982 Maybe he's talking about Lebron
Obviously Lebron. Zion looked like shit
Talent only gets you so far. Skills pay the bills. You can’t teach someone to have heart. They either have it or they don’t.
Amen
Discipline is hard to come by when every next star is a millionaire with a god complex. Even without playing an NBA game. And people expect them to have a spine. It's ridiculous.
@sammy74747 He got a lot more than 100 mil lmfao. Wanna try again & say +200 mil bruh 🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯
True Zion lacks any type of discipline or drive, completely takes what he has for granted, it makes me really not like him.
What he has is a full rack of BBQ ribs, some slow-cooked bacon flavored beans, about a dozen biscuits, some BBQ chicken breast and don't forget the mashed potatoes and gravy + corn on the cob bc u gotta eat your veggies 😁
I am a huge Zion fan. Been in awe of him since his jr year. One of the best college players I've ever seen. But to see him not add low post scoring, a midrange, become a better perimeter defender, and become a more explosive running athlete is sad and disappointing. He seemed so passionate at Duke. Now just plays so content. I hope a mentor brings the best out of him.
another blake griffen
@@justinsilvianasagun27 Thats an insult to Blake Griffin. Blake never skipped out on conditioning and he worked very hard to improve his jumpshot throughout his career.
@@300thNPCBlake in Detroit was a monster
Zion literally has no right hand
I honestly believe he got the bag and checked out. There is no way a man with any respect for himself is going to go to work like that. Ben Simmons gets a lot of shit and rightfully so but at least he shows up to work in shape and looks like he's supposed to be there.
Man, I want to see Zion succeed but you can’t be a 23 year old athletic freak and have a guy who turns 39 this month blow straight past you! It’s like he lacks real self belief in spite of all the God given ability.
That's not just some 39 year old guy. He's also an athletic freak
dang that's profound
@CleverAccountName303 he's a 39 yr old athletic freak who can't blow past a lot of guys in the league anymore. Don't sugar coat bro
@@zerocal76 He's averaging 25, 7 and 7 on 55% with two steals and a block. I think he's doing all right against the rest of the league
You're talking about a 39 year old. Who's still super athletic? So that age doesn't count to this guy. And actually Michael Jordan was average and 26 points like the first 20 games during the wizards.
It had a team and playoff sea light top 3. And then it's neat blue eye. So everybody he's cooking around that time. Averaging 2628 points. What you gonna tell them when you're doing it to the whole players. There's exceptions, Lebron is blown by everybody. What are you talking about when he's feeling good? Special when he got his mind locked in
man this reminds me when i played 1on 1 with a 50+ year old man in basketball just to do cardio and he won due to me being so out of shape . only difference is im not getting paid millions
Zion is really entering the next stage of his Ben Simmons arc isn’t he
He need to be in shape look how fat he got now.
funny thing is ben simmons was exposed by lebron too. when someone highlighted that lebron sag defensive because ben couldnt/wanting to shoot
Clown troll
@@crazywildmanben is a pg and zion is a foward. One position is suppose to be a good shooter to create space and the other is suppose to drive in the paint.
@@justinholland6132as long as he doesn't lose his confidence and the working environment isn't toxic, he shouldn't be like Ben.
The in season tournament, Zion thought he was playing for a “Cup” o noodles, he gave up when he walked by the NBA Cup trophy & it was empty.
Experience and smart positional defense. Plus Zion look like he just came back from the buffet line
This is basically how celtics and spurs dealt with Lebron in his early years before he developed the long range shots.
Zion is NOT an NBA player, he's an NFL lineman whose own biological father who happened to be a 6'5 265 pound lineman in college wasn't around so he was raised by his stepfather who was a basketball star at Clemson and introduced young Zion to basketball. It was cool up until he graduated from Duke but his father's genes kicked in overtime. Zion should be in the NFL and terrifying defenses like Aaron Donald. We keep saying he's out of shape, NO, he's playing the WRONG sport!
@@NathanDrake0410there also wasn't as much spacing back then.
exhausted af too
Actually has a Chinese buffet at half time I heard
Pure definition of one dimensional player . Media support to him is crazy, the dude even if he was fit is like a simple good player for the regular season.
I remember his first game when he scored 4 threes. Seems so far away now. It's unfortunate he doesnt work on his skills
how ironic that lebron has to remind him about it with 4 of his own
His key thing is he lacks the heart and killer instinct. He’s got the skill and the freak pairing of size and athleticism, but he just doesn’t have the motivation.
All he has to do is lift the ball in a shooting motion like he lifts that fork and spoon
@@MidLifeTyson good one
1:05 Essentially, our man Heat Check just nicely called Zion a bagless Run and Dunk merchant 😂
as a pelicans fan zion frustrates me so much
i’ll still never know why they mortgaged the organization on a guy that wants to do literally anything except train and play basketball.
your organization just secured Zion's lifetime supply of gumbo and Moriah Mills' chanel bag collection
well... he's definitely done some training, maybe just not of the basketball type
I kno bruh, they gave this man a max dollars contract when he doesn't deserve it! He's still too fat & he's always hurt smh
He’s shown glimpses of greatness but clearly lacks the motivation. It’s disappointing, but I don’t think all hope is lost. He’s got plenty of time to get things going, but, as others have said, you can’t teach love of the game.
not worthy of 1st pick
Much respect to LBJ
Jesus Christ dude. Zion is humongous right now. He looks like 60 pounds overweight compared to already being 6’6 300lb
I think he would’ve been better suited for the NFL
@@ComedyBros5fr tho
@@camiloreypabito9375 His size and speed? He's incredibly fast, and NFL is just quick bursts of speed and power. Like LeBron, I can only imagine how great he'd be in pro football.
Zion is NOT an NBA player, he's an NFL lineman whose own biological father who happened to be a 6'5 265 pound lineman in college wasn't around so he was raised by his stepfather who was a basketball star at Clemson and introduced young Zion to basketball. It was cool up until he graduated from Duke but his father's genes kicked in overtime. Zion should be in the NFL and terrifying defenses like Aaron Donald. We keep saying he's out of shape, NO, he's playing the WRONG sport!
@ComedyBros5 He'd be terrible in football because he would never be in shape. With the physicality of the NFL he would be on IR all the damn time and barely see the field.
Dude looked like an NFL Offensive tackle out there he's like 6'6 320 right now should be helping out the NO Saints not trying to guard Lebron.
Bron really guarded Zion like he was at the YMCA 😂
😂
I think issue number one for Zion is his shape. I believe he can add more moves to his offensive bag over time but him being so out of shape is just extremely inexcusable
What you do for living?
Zion: I drive
You get a gold star for that one. Great movie reference.
Drive into a porn ⭐️
Zion ate 10 Big Macs after this game, I saw him in the McDonald's thats on 5th and Washington.
I noticed this too. Zion either has to take the elbow jump shot or call for a dribble handoff or pass and screen to create an advantage somewhere else.
Charles Barkley and Shaq talking about dudes needing to get in shape is CRAZY
Zion’s limitations are 4 big macs and 3 large fries
😂😭😂😂😂🎯🎯🎯
From court to court, now food court 🤣🤣🤣. From fast break to breakfast 🤣🤣🤣🤣
To me, Zion's weakness is that he's outta shape. I don't think he has the best touch or jump shot or anything, but if he would just get into better shape, that would open the door for him to improve his overall game.
then he could drive and do what he got drafted #1 for, his finishing.
The weakness is that he is lazy, has no character and discipline. The result is that he is out of shape.
Absolutely. Being in really great shape can transform your body, allowing you to do some incredible things. If he went all in, he could be up there with the best. It's sad that 90% of players don't get it.
How is it possible for an NBA player to not be able to shoot a wide open elbow/free throw line jumper?
Zion felt like a background role player this game. I wouldn't be surprised if he had money on the Lakers after watching how lazily he played this game.
Brandon Ingram and CJ had horrible games too.. pretty much everyone on the Pelicans did. But of course Zion will get singled out. People been wanting him to fail since he came out of High School.
@@persistentlypathetic6820exactly. Yes, he did not have a good free throw night and you can cherry pick some bad defensive moments, but he was six of eight in 26 minutes, and the other two couldn't sink a bucket.
@persistentlypathetic6820 Same with dumbass Willie Green too! He had a game coaching too but honestly what else is new with that clueless idiot? Smh! There was so many times during the game last night that I'm like bruh ur O is stagnant & it's not working bcuz they're lazy & settling so call a timeout & stop the bleeding.. But did he do it? Hell nooo lol 🤣🤣🤣🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@persistentlypathetic6820 ppl don't want him to fail, they want him to stop being so damn lazy with his discipline. God-given athleticism got him over a hundred million dollars for him to be running up and down the court like a dude at the rec cen who plays like 3-4 times a year. No, we don't wanna see that. These athletes get paid to be the best in the world in case u forgot
@@KeithGroover 2-3 of his field goals came when they were already getting blown out. Piss poor defense. And Dude was already lookin gassed in the 1st quarter when he’s been repeatedly told over and over he’s gotta get in shape for literal years. Clearly doesn’t give a shit and it 100% shows on the court. And ppl like you still tryna give him a pass. Guy Deserves all the shit he’s gettin
Should be able to hit 60% of those open 15 footers... if you're afraid to shoot a 15 footer you can't play in the NBA today.
zion running the offense is hilarious.
They should just run it around Ingraham
Zion is walking the offense
Typo correction: zion ruining the offense is hilarious
Zion going through some shit...
It's crazy how Zion used to make these "moves" look elite in HS/College lol
It's crazy when many "basketball gurus" said he was way better than Luka...
@@betancourt564Only casuals & idiots & clowns would ever say Zion is better than Luka or can be better than Luka lol smh! Luka is almost like another LBJ type of plyr, a generational talent! Luka is a bad boy yo! Easily a top 5 plyr in the NBA rn 💯💯💯 He's that good & special! But he for damn sure didn't have the pressure that LBJ did tho from day 1! The only thing that pisses me bout Luka & yes I kno everybody else does this but he whines & bitches to the refs after every shot! Like bruh play ball & stfu! He whines wayyy too much & it's annoying bcuz he's just so dope!
He had plenty of moves in his highlight reels of his other NBA season. He’s clearly lacking motivation and needs someone to wake him the hell up.
@@betancourt564At one point, Zion was better than Luka, but that ship has sailed. Luka improved every year and is consistently involved in MVP talks. Zion stagnated and stay where he was at that got him in the league. And we can’t blame injuries this time since Zion is fully healthy now yet he’s playing like a background role player
at no point was zion ever better@@TheHuskyK9
Yeah, notice also james traveling from the 3 point line.
39 year old man vs 23 year old young man who is suppose to be in his physical prime.....lebron GOAT.
LeBron is the GOAT of all the players not named Jordan, Kobe. That's not disrespect, he's the 3rd greatest player to ever do it and frankly the greatest athlete I've ever seen... I just take Jordan and Kobe over him every time.
@@jonq8714LeBron is better than Kobe
@@jonq8714I can take Jordan over lebron but not kobe, he not like that
@@jonq8714 Kobe is not even top 5...
Pleazzz, enough, Kobe was a shooter first last and always. You pass him the ball and he jacks up a shot, good , bad or otherwise. His career shooting percentage is < 45%. He barely had more assists than turnovers. @@jonq8714
😂0:05 Chuck : "It's like Shaq and I had a baby."
Lebron looked incredible last night! It was a pleasure to watch him play and if I can hopefully I’ll be able to watch him and his son play together. That would be historic!
He was the fastest dude on the court all night.
Its all those roids pumping through him, to bad he will never be the GOAT@@goldnarms435
Funny that when he came to the league he hit 4 three pointers, but he is so out of shape I believe even his jumper went away
Ive said this many times before; zion needs a 12 foot jump shot. Whether it comes off the dribble or in the triple threat. His game would improve by leaps and bounds.
Spot on. I'm actually amazed he's gotten this far just driving hard left. A midrange shot would definitely expand his game. Also, as Shaq pointed out, sealing his man in the low post for a quick jump hook shot would make it easier for him to score. Surprised that coaches have not directed him to do these things.
That blue court hurt my eye
Love how as NBA fans we can agree that the in season tournament is amazing. Way more competitive than some playoff games. Yet we us fans if we watch Lebron win it well just say damn the NBA is forcing Lebron to be the goat. Makes no sense
Yes!!! Exactly, how many IST Championships does Jordan have?
yup they’ll say that and it doesent matter at all😂
@@kripticlunar8198How does it matter? It's a pure gimmick
What does this have to do with anyone being the goat? It has no impact good or bad
@@craxyman9025its competition what are u talking about..it absolutely matter thats esp if teams are playing hard. U must not compete for anything in life because true ballers compete. Casual fans like u who never win anything say dumb stuff like this. It does matter and this what separates the best from the ppl who just have talent
old cat schooling young undisciplined dude
I've criticized LeBron in past games for not guarding his man or boxing out for rebounds. Nice to see him do it here, that's how you play winning basketball.
Yeh it's weird seeing Lebron play defense
Hes 39, he don’t gotta do all that
@@mmmmmmmmmmm10It’s not weird, he just had 5 steals the last game, the Lakers were the 3rd best defense in 2020 and the best in 2021, even with AD injured half the season, and Lebron was in DPOY race before his injury, so y’all have to stop with this narrative. It’s true Lebron rest in some possessions, or use mind game, like letting a 32% 3pts shooter shoot a 3, but even when he rest he is still an above average defender because 1- He is a basketball savant who know how to position himself, his reflex and anticipation is crazy and 2- He is still 6’9 250+ with a 7ft wingspan and a 35-40 inches vertical (It was 44 in his prime so i guess its around 35-40 now), so he is still an elite help defender, an elite post defender, only big men like Jokic or Sengun can bully him in the post, and he is one of the best communicator and leader.
You can’t expect a 38 yo to play defense AND carry the offense at the same time in every regular season games, even prime Harden or Doncic couldn’t/can’t do that, but when its the Playoffs ? Or an important game ? Lebron is still an elite defender i don’t care what you say if you think he isn’t you listen to much ESPN, instead you should listen to the best and less biased analyst like Ben Taylor from Thinking Basketball, and according to him Lebron was still a Top 5 wing defender in 2020, really close to a prime Kawhi, A PRIME KAWHI !!!
Lebron always gets his energy up when Zion is on the floor. He's always trying to prove himself to that next generation of nba stars.
Man the the first few seconds after tuning into that game and seeing how far Lebron was off of Zion made me think damn is Zion that bad of a shooter??
He is a bad shooter. All Zion does is dunks and layups. He can't shoot 3s, he can't shoot free throws, and he can't shoot outside the paint. He's a one trick pony.
This reminds me when almost every team did this to Ben Simmons, back in the day
How is Lebron still playing like this? Truly I’ve been spoiled. Seeing him at flying to the hoops as a kid and being from Ohio my favorite player turned out to be one of the greats and have the most impressive career
Year 21 btw
Reminds me on how Lebron guards Ben Simmons. LOL
I been saying this again and again. This is Brandon Ingram's team. Build around him; not Zion.
Yeah, it's like everyone forgot that video of the pelicans staff reaction when they found out they got Ingram. Oh wait.
2:22 he looked at that trophy like white rice in a buffet 😀
He has no jump shot, all he knows is drive inside or bully his way at the rim for lay up 😂
Still averages the same as Shaq xD
@@filipeventura2729 averages what exactlty?
ZION!t$ love to bully. 😑
Aside from taking 3’s, that’s all Bron does. But then again, he’s just broke his jump shot over time because he used to have great midrange. Zion ain’t even got that anymore.
@@filipeventura2729 never compare this guy with shaq, shaq is another level with zion
Yeah a few weeks ago RUclips vids be like "ZION IS UNSTOPPABLE", now he's getting exposed for being the low-stamina one-trick pony he is. Dude needs to cultivate a better work ethic.
LeBron looks more slim than Zion 😂
Literally everyone does.
Zion aka Big Fluff
Zions limitation is the buffet 😂
LeBron training his shot is amazing
Backing of Zion is just common sense, fam, not really super high IQ. You do that against any dominant driver. Also, Zion doesn't have a back to the basket game? We've seen him do baby hooks and high-lift fades and spinouts many, many times. More accurate would be that his post game is still developing.
Lebrons work ethic and commitment to the game is insane!
He learned from the masters (Jordan and Kobe)
@@juqual78they weren't this good that late in their career
LBJ is one of one
To much McDonald's with a diet Pepsi 😂
i watched every second of that game. James competed with him SOOOO hard in the box. And Zion doesn't have a slight bit of defensive awareness. When is the last time he had a weak side block? Dude's go to get into shape.
Hate those dark painted courts..... can't see the ball well
I don't think Zion has a bad shot. It's just not used/not practiced enough. Zion first game in NBA was 4/4 triples. And he has super soft touch while in the air. So it's up to him really what he wanna do with his career.
Zion out there playing D like it's the All-Star game.
Zion is in the best shape of his NBA career....so far. There's still room for improvement. He's always gonna look big in his uniform unless he slims down to the size of a SF or SG. Portis...Kyle Lowery...PJ Tucker.. they all look big. Zion wants OUT. He said in a press conference a few weeks ago that he's trying to go along with the "program". His lack of effort
Look at the lack of definition in his arms because of the layer of fat. Best shape? He's at his worst or very close to it
His game has always been bully ball. Since high school he hasn’t developed much of a shot or post up to use his size. 😮
Watching him jog up the court is sad. This dude is one Popyeye's biscuit away from 300 pounds. The Pelicans have a young team and can't take advantage of their youth/pace due to him.
😂😂😂😂🎯🎯🎯you said no lie. I have been laughing at these comments man, he deserves all criticism coming to him😂😂😂
He’s way over 300lbs. I’d say he’s 350 or more easily!!
His size is fine he just isn’t being used right now
He might not like it but he needs to start playing like a traditional forward setting screens and getting lobs
@@jayash2957bro it was obvious he was gassed in the game wdym his size is fine he need to cut back on the food
@@jayash2957"His size is fine he just isn’t being used right now"
this isnt sumo wrestling
Scouting report order Zion a extra large supreme pizza 🍕 before tip off 😂😂
Zion was thinking about Mariah the whole game
Oh you poor poor bastards who bought Zion Rookie cards...How is that Silver Prizm RC value holding up...WHAT? DOWN TO $400 BUCKS FROM $1800? OUCH!
Zion has had zero improvement to his game, mentality, or physicality since entering the league. In fact he's regressing physically, and is being carried by his talents. Once his body turns on him, either from injury or age, he's completely done.
He was born with amazing natural abilities, but got the bag and decided not to work anymore. He should have entered the NFL where he could play for short bursts and still be a fat ass slob.
What a complete waste of talent and the $200 million he's being paid.
Great analysis, subbed
Isn't he already constantly injured? How many season-ending injuries has he had in a career this short?
Called it years ago. All he had was his athleticism. I said a long time ago that 1) the NBA will figure that out quickly and 2) his body wouldn't hold up to the kind of beating his athleticism causes. So far, both have been true.
He's still so young he can turn it around, but he just doesn't seem happy or care. Whatever is going on with him off the court, is affecting him on the court too.
He just dropped 36 on the league leading t wolves. Calm tf down..
The courts look weird asf now
Zions running style is funny asf
I know Lebron is out there yelling, “He can’t shoot!”
How good is LeBron on adjusting his game every year on the team he has? In Cleveland he has a lot of good shooters so he forget how to shoot a 3 pointer, because he didn't need to, a couple of season later he was back a good 3 point shooter, he can do everything on the court and he is almost 40! I have never been a big fan of him but you have to admit, he is top 5 of all time
LeBron James is in the top 2 by far.
@@JohnRome-xn7hxyou’re right but he’s not goat
@@dewman7477If he do one or two more ring? He's the Goat on my list. Jordan will never be surpass Lebron assist & score points and the future generations will really havr difficulty to surpass Lebron score.
He also exposed Ben and killed his career.
This is why Lebron is still at the top at 39 years old. Combining game plan execution and overflowing passion with fearless shotmaking and a positive mental attitude is a recipe for GOAT status.
Not to mention the legendary workouts even on family vacations, the zero percent body fat, etc. At the same moment Zion is stuffing another hoagie into his gut LeBron is working on his abs.
He’s not goat
@@dewman7477he is
@@dewman7477you don’t know ball
@@matthewford3778 you don’t know ball clearly
NBA be pushing players on us with no jump shot lol. Smh
That’s not a screen. That’s a moving pick. My dude his blocking him like an NFL lineman. Shit needs to be called
I'm overweight, but I'm not a "professional athlete".........
This dude got a bag, and is still eating!!!!!!
Barkley is very opinionated on all topics but he knows what its like to play in the NBA over weight. From experience Chuck knows that you can't be at your best. Zion needs to make a serious commitment to be better.
Just needs that heart, but that’s hard to teach. You either got it or you don’t.
Zion is an Instagram baller. He looks amazing as long as you only need a 5 second clip.
He tried to play point forward last night.
Co his stans wants pointZion and they believe the offense should run by Zion and the result was horrible.
It’s not disrespectful. It’s the same thing the Spurs did to Lebron . In his first trip to the NBA Finals. They played the same defense. Which made Lebron improve his game. To become more versatile. Zion even though it’s his 4th season. His missed 188 out 302 games. So he’s really a rookie. When it comes to time on the court.
Just truly shows how unique Lebron is
Zion at 23 has a bigger gut than Charles Barkley at 45.
I think Zion has a huge chance of becoming a major bust for all that freak athleticism, and pretty good finishing instinct. But he’s so unpolished when it comes to scoring options like a kid range, and finishing a little bit outside the rim. At 23 that’s crazy. Yes he still has a lot of time, but it doesn’t look like he’ll ever get to do that with his body. I thought for a little bit, maybe the last three months that Zion might be trying to do a James harden, but then realized he might legitimately not be able to lose weight. I mean I know it’s hard, but he has millions to spend on to do that. So I think he’s not even trying to force himself out and lose weight, I think he just might not be able to.
I don’t like hating on players, especially someone like Zion who doesn’t talk a lot of shit, but I think he really needs to figure himself out int be next 2-3 years or else I think he’ll be out of the league by 30 with his injury history and proneness, plus his athleticism most likely leaving much earlier with the constant injuries from being overweight and having constant injuries.
Basically he’s in a really bad situation where he could really fall off.
Doesn’t have the hunger that matters
Ironically this would be the best way to guard Lefraud because for his career he shoots only 37% outside of 3 feet and in the playoffs it goes down to 31%. I really don't understand why his defenders don't do this exact same thing. He literally has zero midrange game whatsoever.
Because your stats are wrong, just watch Lebron Game 6 highlights vs Celtics 2012, 45pts on 90% jumpshot, watch Lebron game 2 vs Raptors in 2018 when he broke the record of fadeway made in a game with 6, IN A PLAYOFFS GAME, or watch him destroying the Piston in the clutch in 2007 with 4-5 jumpshot.
I mean you’re just a casual at this point, Lebron shot 57% from 3 in the 2014 Finals, 41% from 3 in the 2020 Finals .. He shot 40% from 3 in 2013, and again 40% from 3 this season, he just went 4/4 from deep against the Pelicans, and when i say deep its logo range, stop acting like Lebron is Giannis or Shaq lol, Lebron literally has the exact same efg% on jumpshot as Kobe, 43%, wich is great but not elite like KD (50%) or Dirk (49%).
I mean just go watch his crazy heat check vs the Bucks in 2009 when he scored 16pts in 2min with 2-3 logo shots, Lebron is a shooter man, not the best, but he can straight up kill you with jumpshot when he is hot, watch that game 6 vs Celtics in 2012, with his career on the line, after losing and chocking in the 2011 Finals, and now down 2-3, he killed them jumpshot after jumpshot like a serial killer, Lebron has the most winning buzzer beater ever in the playoffs, 5, look at the one against the Raptors in 2018 game 3, a running floater bank shot, or the one against the Magic in 2009, a 3pts shot, or the one against Chicago, a corner 3 and he drew this play for himself, and that’s already as much buzzer beater as the 2nd, MJ, and Kobe only got 1 … Lebron also has the 2nd most clutch shot in the regular season ever but he’ll soon pass Kobe, and he also lead the NBA in 4th quarter points at 39 yo 😂😂😂 GOAT 🐐 That’s why they don’t do the same, because he isn’t the same, there’s level to this shit, Lebron isn’t Zion 😂
Just to add to these,
2007 finals vs SAS they did that to lebron, that's why he worked on his jump shot. 2011 Mavs did it to him as well, he worked on his back to the basket game with hakeem. He works on his skills and doesn't just rely on his talent. Not like the kids these days. He isnt the all time leading scorer with just driving to the basket on his arsenal.
@@Anthonydu01630 Feel free to fact check these stats if you want. 37% outside of 3 feet for his career and in the playoffs it's even worse at 31%. He literally has zero midrange game. He's just so damn big, strong and fast and he's played in a weak defensive era with no bigs in the lane so he's been able to get to the rim throughout his career. He's basically Shaq playing small forward.
@@lunarzenith He really is pretty much a one trick pony. If you watch him play he's almost always only scoring at the rim. He's just so damn big, strong and fast there's not much defenders can do to stop him. He's a one trick pony pretty much like Shaq.
Why dont teams dont do it then? You think all 29 teams are all dumbasses to not just leave lebron outside the paint?
He needs 3 things
GET FIT
Better back to the basket
Since he is already a freak under and close to the basket, he needs to further strengthen his midrange and 3pt shot.
I'm guessing that I'm not the only Tar Heel who is loving Zion's so-called "career" after all the hype we had to put up with during his short stint at Duke...
He looks like he just wants to cash out, sit on a couch and eat donuts. A world class athlete that can retire a multimillionaire younger than 40, but wants to retire in place in his 20's. It's a sad sight to behold.
Zion would have been a +athlete role player in the 2000s.
He don't want to be out there. He can't wait to get home and get a Popeyes 9 piece and play 2K
lmao Lebron giving him the treatment the 2013 Spurs gave him. Except more extreme haha
In the last few years, zion has been like an overweight Shaq just waiting to retire.
The 'lack of determination' starts with him not being in shape. There is a perennial threat for him to hurt himself just by his weight.
Some of those D lays a team member should have pick up his man or call switch.
Zions's limitations are that he eats all the Doritos and drinks all the mountain dew.