Zion Williamson Scores EPIC Career-High 43 PTS | December 28, 2022
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- Опубликовано: 27 дек 2022
- Led by Zion Williamson’s career-high 43 points (14-21 FG), including 33 points in the 2nd half and the final 13 points of the game for New Orleans, the Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves, 119-118.
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The fact that he scored 40 of his 43 points from driving is insane lol
Exactly. The defense knows exactly what's Zions gonna do, and they can't stop it. That's dominance
ZION ABOUT TO BANKRUPT TESLA WITH ALL THE DRIVING HE DOES
Old school tough asf ball
but he cant make jump shots - so where are you arm chair narrative following slander throwers?
With Rudy Gobert in the paint too
Zion.... please stay healthy and eating well. Every NBA fan wants to see you ball!! What a performance!
I totally agree
ZION ABOUT TO BANKRUPT TESLA WITH ALL THE DRIVING HE DOES
Gotta lose 30 lbs
@@jaydayday7 shut the fuck up… next mf I hear saying Zion need this Zion need that I’m beating they ass y’all know that nigga be we B.I and them
@@BRICKYBUILDZ enjoy the foot injuries
This man is balling like crazy, attacking, driving hard into the paint, bullying his opponents. Keep on grinding big fella!
i knew that this man was gonna come back and dominate. i might have predicted that the timberwolves were gonna be a 4-6 seed, but i was damn right about the pelicans and zion being major contenders.
Love to see it, ik he’s haters are crying somewhere quiet
I just love the way he plays hahaha
Need defense though.
especially when Gobert is one of the best defenders in the league, Zion crushed him
It feels good to be a OG Pelicans fan right now “Mama there goes that Man”!!
From starting Greg Stiemsma to here, I could cry. They don’t know our struggle
@@johnnytsunami3695 FACTS!!! The Sun Shines on Dog’s Ass Sometimes!!!
For real man! A lot of bandwagoners hopping on this season but they’ll never feel that real satisfaction.
We finally here💪🏾😭
@@johnnytsunami3695 frfr😂we had Mfs like grevis Vasquez and shit (they still was nice tho)
It’s scary how good Zion can be. That last few minutes was tough. 🔥
ZION ABOUT TO BANKRUPT TESLA WITH ALL THE DRIVING HE DOES
The other team is barely defending
@@Tenchi707 because they were all in danger of getting fouled out because they couldn’t stop him without fouling.. watch some ball bro
@@Tenchi707 do your research before you tell the whole world your intelligent opinion. Makes you look too smart for everyone.
@@Tenchi707 you barely have a brain😂 the other team were all afraid of getting fouled out you nub
This man’s too strong, too fast, too athletic. It’s about to get real.
Too heavy for the knees
@@lucky889s9 expert analysis by “Lucky”. Thanks doc 😂. Foh
@@2iggy_LMMMAAAAAAOOOOOOOO
@@2iggy_ 🤣🤣
@@lucky889s9 Shaq played for as long as he did while being overweight almost his entire career and being as lazy as he was. Zion is much healthier as it stands and with modern training/medicine he should see plenty of success.
Watching Zion from high school tapes to college to this, I feel like a proud dad😢
Omm since 2016 bro goin crazy💯💯
Time flies doesn't it - that was 7 years ago!
the idea of Zion developing a consistent jumper is so scary. he'd be truly unstoppable
I disagree. The development of a shot that a player does not need to be effective is often a cause of career collapse. Look at Blake griffin. He was so dominant in the paint and didn’t need a jump shot. But everyone presssured him with the “his game is one dimensional” shit and so he worked on a very mid jumper that he started taking more and more and suddenly he was no longer a dominant big man.
@@swisherodocus314 what an ignorant take smh. Blake developing a jumper literally is what keeping him in the league.
@@tonebangerz6069 only because he isn’t athletic anymore. Rookie Blake is better than Blake today.
@@TJzWayyy that's literally EVERY NBA veteran in the league fam. What was the purpose of you saying that 😅?
@@taehan4963 lebrick dont have that good of a jumper
He’s like Shaq, with the handles of a point guard 😅
He is nothing like Shaq. Shaq was a 7ft1 300-350 pounds traditional big man with a back to the basket playstyle, Zion is a slasher who drive to the rim with a combination of Speed, Strenght, Bounce and Handles, Zion is like a stronger, more explosive Lebron with a quicker first step but without the passing, playmaking, shooting, defense and right hand, Zion is really similar to Miami Bron when he was 270 pounds and almost as quick as he was in the 2000’s.
His handle is not that good either. He’s more like a baby chuck
Shaq had handles. Look it up.
@@Anthonydu01630 Shaq was prolly his most dominant when he was under 300 lbs. his lakers 3peat was just a feast on weaker bigs.
@@dread.8110 his handle is good enough that they allow him to run Point for a large portion of his minutes...even CJ lets Zion run the floor...he's crossed people, and dribbled out of double teams and traps...if you havent watched him play the entire games, just say that, but the man has handles...they cant put the ball in your hands, if you dont...that becomes a liability...
I Been watching basketball for 15 years. I have never seen anything like him. A man amongst boys. But then damn near took off from the free throw line and finger rolled with the softest of touch. He’s mvp next season
NEXT SEASON?
@@sleeph.5664 Yeah this bum thinks Doncic is getting the next MVP, let him dream.
@@sleeph.5664 Zion is my favorite player to watch in the NBA, but he barely gets any rebounds or assists compared to doncic. Luka just had 60 points 20 rebounds and 10 assists. I love zion, but doncic is a better player.
Shaq, and Zion is a mini shaq
@@kdoglouis1560 much better defensive player than Doncic and doesn’t have to be as ball dominant to score. Stats doesn’t tell the whole story.
Zion is like a mini version of O'Neal, too strong for everyone.
question is can he handle nuts attack by draymond 🤣
It's baby Shaq
Baby shaq but is very athletic
completely different game than shaq tho. finesse at the rim and dribbling skills. Zion is used to bringing the ball up. night and day comparison...
he makes other players looking like middle school players 😂
That scream at the end, he needed a game like this to let them know.. 🔥
Everyone’s starting to remember how good Zion is
I love how everyone just backs off of Zion like he can’t shoot
Right he can he just chooses not to hes 34 percent from 3 on very little attempt
He ain’t Ben Simmons 😂 he will make that shot if given to him
@@CashMNeyI don’t even blame them. Zion been tricking every guard into thinking he’s about to pull up for the three just to drive to the rim
The problem is that when the defender backs off, Zion is just going to dribble at him to eat up the space and then the defender has to stop him when he has a full head of steam and can go in either direction and use his spin move.
Lmaoo shit is hilarious i cant wait till he start taking them more
He definitely bringing back the 90’s b ball love it!
Nobody in the 90s played like that
@@dadillonfulwrong Charles Barkley plays like that without the 3pt shooting lol
@@dxtremecaliberBarkley didn’t have the handle and fluidity of Zion. Zion’s moves are more refined. His footwork is elite. The touch around the rim and just his finishing package is unreal. Barkley was great in his right and was definitely the better rebounder.
Zion is a Menace turning into a superstar right before our eyes he's putting it all together 💯
zion is disgustingly efficient, 43 on 14/21 shooting 🔥💪🏿
JUST DISGUSTING!!!
Freakish shaq like percentage
Just hoping he gets at least 12 ft a game since these refs love turning a blind eye to stuff related to Zion
Man zion is awesome, but I hate how people create negative narratives for players they don't like... Lebron and gannis literally been playing like this guy to the tune of 6 MVPs between them. Except both are better passers. They say it's run and Dunk 😂😂 zion is crazy efficient tho
@@obiene4573 zion has better handle than both and is better passer than giannis and ha higer vert than both but lbj is goat tier with mj and kobe i can see ZION be in that tier soon. also giannis is the best right know fact.
You can’t stop Zion, you can only hope to contain him
Facts 💯💯💯
Just can't let anyone else on the team score
Can't do that either.
well said
@@teamer35 good luck doing that
😂 he did this in high school, only difference is now he’s doing it in the NBA TO GROWN MEN!!
Thats a fact!
These aren't even men either, these are grown demi-gods.
Oh I remember the days when they said he wouldn't do this in the NBA LMAO. The only thing he isn't doing now is fancy dunks. But he does them once in a while
He’s BRINGING THAT FIRE BACK IN THE LEAGUE!! HE IS MAKING ME LOVE BASKETBALL WHEN I WAS JUST A KID AGAIN!!
Truee datt 👍
And takin it up like he playin in the late 90s early 00s
Zion has the clutch gene like mj and kobe took the team on his back when it mattered.
Fr 😮
OMG Zion! This is why I love basketball! You never know what’s next!
🙏🏾
Never doubted this once, always knew he was gon come back and dominate the league!!!💪🏾 Love to see him proving the hating fans & media wrong.
I mean this is a great time for band wagon fans to show up…so know in your head you are right and enjoy that lol what’s up with the need to say it in the comments. You can already enjoy all the silence from the people that were talking before that should be enough.
same bro, i knew that this man was gonna come back and dominate. i might have predicted that the timberwolves were gonna be a 4-6 seed, but i was damn right about the pelicans and zion being major contenders.
💯 my guy
I am the exact same
People think Zion is just another talent
He is going to be the next face of the NBA after LeBron
@@TheOnlyKontrol nah dude best way to profit from all this is to put money on the odds available for Z last year
They were long af beginning of the year I'm bout to cash me some bread $$$ $$$
Many of us weren't haters we said if he got the weight down he'd dominate but if he didn't he would end up a bust.
That dunk over Gobert with his non-dominant hand was a thing of beauty
And he ducked, made it even better
That was wild those last 14 points by him. Happened in a flash. He’s a winner on top of being a freak athlete.
That steal at the end was filthy. Zion really taking over games
1:49 the way he throws the defender away so effortlessly is hilarious lmao
Zion by far the most entertaining player to watch
Naa can't say by far... ky steph Luka ja so many they all equally entertaining, no ones by far..
@@franksaint84 Luka is not entertaining bra
@@moneyfiendcam4693 if Luka is not entertaining then you don't know basketball
just like caterpillars race in Indy🤣
Too strong, we can feel the pain on Wolves faces
Every FG other than the 3 pointer is inside 6 feet, but other than the late breakaway dunk after the steal just about every one of those inside shots has a high degree of difficulty. He's splitting defenders on drives, dunking on a defender or banking in shots at crazy angles. That looks more like a season highlight reel than one game.
"That looks more like a season highlight reel than one game." it's crazy right?
I was thinking the same thing, all these plays are skilful, the touch he has on lays around the rim is insane
Feels like ages ago.
LITERAL MINI SHAQ USING HIS POWER WITH INTENSITY AND I.Q IN THE PAINT
YEP, he's the shorter version of shaq but with handles.
Zion’s usage of the glass is next level!!! His touch and ball placement is unreal. Once he’s in the paint it’s pretty much over. Smh
I just hope he stays healthy. I hope all players stay healthy because injuries really robs us from great players
Zion stay healthy!
I'm Glad Zion Is Dowing Great This Year!!!!
Facts 🔥🔥😎
“Babe I wanna repaint the house..”
“Okay I’ll call Sherwin Williams..”
“No babe.. Call Zion Williamson for all that paint treatment.”😂🤧
holy fucking shit this is gold
💀
he was giving Jaden McDaniels HELL in the post bro omg
Casual fan here. Zion is super fun to watch!
He doesn't even need an open lane to the hoop. He just creates it. 💪
🤣
Watching Zion play is exciting and enjoyable!!!
Superstar in the making
KEEP THIS MAN HEALTHY!!! This makes basketball so interesting. Haven't seen a player this physically dominant in ages!!!
Guy has so much strength and power, and yet also has great finesse around the rim. League is lucky Zion been injured.
Zion please stay healthy. We want to see more of you in the NBA.
WOOOOW!!!!! THAT WAS SPECIAL!!! BEST DRIVING IVE SEEN SINCE LEBRON CAME INTO THE LEAGUE. I BELIEVE HES FIGURED IT OUT
Zion, I know a lot of folks have given up on you but I still have faith that you can be this player right here. C'mon man!
I believe too. Another healthy season and we gone see that MVP in him.
It’s not no stopping a healthy Zion 💯💪🏾
He's starting to get better. Just imagine what he'll do when he's in his prime.
Or develops that step back elbow down pack
Or develop the dream moves
He's STARTING to get better??!! He has literally been unstoppable since HIGH SCHOOL!!. Injuries have been the only thing able to hold him back....
@@tigeranthony Yes, this is only the beginning lol. Scary to think what he's going to be capable off night in and night out when he polishes his game.
@@thesilentpresident "polishes his game"?! 🤦🏾
1:08 I love how Gobert smacks Zion’s arm and it does absolutely nothing
*Haha saw that*
Zion 3 ball so sweet
what a monster! damn his performance after covid
Covid boost his strength and hunger.
I love this kid’s game! 🙏🏾 he stays healthy
This is a All Star year for the Pelicans, and maybe the NBA Championship, Let's make it happen Pelicans..
Vote for this man!!!!!
Too early. But with roster continuity and him being healthy, i can see it happening within 2 to 3 years.. this guy is something else
I have not been this excited about the NBA in a long time…! Zion is 🔥
It's sweet seeing him comeback strong this season after the injuries and weight issues, I hope he stays healthy and reaches his potential
I love this guy.... Future champion 💪🔥🔥🔥🔥💪
He stays healthy and develops his shooting he's going to be scary
This is the most lebron like player I’ve seen when driving bro gives me chills
Zion like Bron. He gets no fouls a literally half the defense hacks him. Unreal
We are watching zion transform I hope he keeps it up the time off really helped him mentally
So great to see him living up to his potential...I hope he will be having an injury free season!!
😂😂 you dont even believe this comment. He can't go 2 weeks without something going down
@@drewp1076 L
ZION ABOUT TO BANKRUPT TESLA WITH ALL THE DRIVING HE DOES
He should try to take less injury-prone shots like Kyrie has done
@@drewp1076 he actually missed games before this because of covid protocols 🤡
Dude’s a cheat code. His physical attributes is like a bulldoze tank but with such smooth finger rolls and finishing around the rim. Unreal player.. definitely one of a kind and generational player.
Never been so excited since MJ left fr! Keep healthy Zion. People been waiting for someone like you.
With the problems going on with Suns and Warriors and Memphis not backing up the talk, Pelicans really may go to the WCF and meet the Nuggets.
Crazy since the pels hasn’t been talking they’ve just been hoopin like what ja and the grizzlies should be doing instead of taking shots for no reason
Warriors not backing up the talk? Where the hell you been?
Healthy zion is scary af. Better keep that figure bro. We believe in peli
This guy becoming my favourite player Z💪🏾
MVP for sure. He’s so valuable to the pelicans
Power and Speed and Bounce.
Doesn't come to someone everyday. 💪🏽🏀
There’s an Orca in the water, even the sharks are starting to scatter.
Been watching this man since High School I knew he’d be a 💫
Please stay healthy Zion, you are one of the greatest player, your play is beautiful
Monsterr Zionn
Most entertaining player to watch. Phenomenal.
Real definition of an Ace player. Carry the team when needed and gives them a win.
Always fun too see Zion go off
Zion is true bully ball player, look at his size damnn, no one can beat in the low post no one i think he's a beast!! The mad man
ultra efficient scoring !
this reminds me of when people used to critique lebron in his early years and say “he’s got the size and athleticism, so why doesn’t he just drive in every time?” … & we are basically witnessing zion doing exactly that 😳
I love ZION 🔥🔥🔥
Zion top 5 all time if healthy
agreed
All time nah you both are delusional he is not even close on being a top 10 all time when healty.
spectacular🔥🔥
GOAT in progress. The still-emerging superstar. Man, I haven’t been this excited since I first started to watch MJ as a kid,
Nobody since Jordan has scored like this so effortless and creative
I hope he keep this dominant gameplay
Nothing but respect jersey city long time coming keep rising
Yes the Pelicans are future Dynasty Young, Strong, Intelligent, Bold, They play team ball and they have each other's back; with a God-fearing Coach.
No open layups or easy buckets for Zion. This man is big men's nightmare
2:21 this move looks familiar 🤔🤔…#mamba..this kid plays real ol’ skool physical ball
Zion's power scares defenders，😄
it's crazy good seeing a big man lay that much points. His scoring efficiency on the paint will never be matched by any other big men who relies solely on dunks. And his drive is unstoppable too. It's a complete package.
wow, honestly stopped watching nba as its pretty much a 3pt battle from everyone, then I found this highlight from Zion , 90s feel! will be following you bro.
Fucking unstoppable man
Him and Luka are the future
High school Zion is back and we love to see it
So proud of Zion’s development, truly becoming the star that we all anticipated
i see a future champ in zion
he is better than malone and LeBron in the drive, far better
As an Alpha? Nah
We were born on the same day, same year. I’m a 22 year old loser, and he’s Zion Williamson. Life’s a trip
Chill out havw some self respect
Don’t compare yourself to a freak of nature NBA player bro.
You sound silly. Have some belief in your own abilities
zion will win most improved player this year no one has stepped it up like him this year next year is a wrap he will be really scary..rooting for this young man.
Been an OG fan since I saw Zion on Ballslife!!! From high school through Duke and NBA. Life has speed bumps for us all! I think the main question is how do we evolve and grow through adversity?? Im sure family, lotta love, and self-awareness played a role in Zion's comeback!!!!
packaged prime derrick rose and prime shaq