Zion explains why he doesn't want to do dunk contest, talks Lonzo, more | The Jump
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Rachel Nichols sits down with Zion Williamson, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, to talk about being the face of the New Orleans Pelicans, playing with Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, his in-game dunk strategy, the video where he broke the rim at the Duke rec center, why he doesn't want to do the dunk contest, and more.
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Slow Down Rachel damn the kid haven't even been drafted yet she asking him question like he is a veteran already
Fax she needs to learn being a superstar play doesn't come asap
She’s already trying to create future tension between Zion and the Pelicans I can see right through her and everyone else in the media
Shes as dumb as they get
Shes as dumb as they get
Exactly !!!
Not even in the NBA yet and ESPN got him on the hook for 20 pre-draft interviews.
Facts! And they talkin bout "are your pressured or nervous?" Hell yeah he is if they interviewing him like he been in the NBA for 10 years.
def OD ing on this guy
Its like he sold his soul
@@CDEEZ03 😑😑
@@abdouliooo yeah
Yah did draft happen? Some of the questions were pretty dumb.
Honestly
It would be dumber to pretend the pelicans weren't going to pick him #1
T wym did it happen everyone in the world knows he’s going to the pelicans you really have to wait till draft night😂
She has always been dumb
“Next Question”
lemme guess. Bc he doesn't wanna be classified as a dunker.
Yea like any basketball player does
Why would you not wanna be classified as a dunker?
He's corny. Get your ass in the dunk contest boy
Dunking is all he knows lol let him be.
@@xan208 bc look at niggas like vc they don't put any respect on his name because they only look at his dunkin they don't look at how he was a pretty good shooter or a pretty good ball handler ect
As a young ball player growing up, dunking is everything you wanna do!!! NEVER FORGET MY 1ST DUNK! I'm 44.
Humble superstar in the making. Doesn’t seem to have an ego to him and I feel like even if he doesn’t live up to expectation he’ll be remembered fondly by players and fans
say what? he flat out disrespected new orleand by stating he would not want to be drafted by them etc. He is a primadona.
tom jens when did he do that?
tom jens he never did. There was speculation made by the media that Zion may not want to be drafted by them but Zion never said anything of the sort and in fact said he looked forward to playing there. Don’t make bs up
lowkey he is right... Telling people to get a grip, he has not even been picked yet!! imagine being happy for someone who is indifferent!
Cant be happy for someone? Shit too bad he didnt lose a foot when he blew his shoe out then?
ESPN CLICKBAITING mega hard putting “Lonzo” in the title when they don’t even mention him in the video
BSPN
either way, you came here to hear about lonzo though?🤣 clown
Jaystashe yadigg i mean if it’s in the title, then yeah lol
Deez Nutz they did talk about Lonzo he said “he can teach me something and we can grow together”
You missed it
Zion bout to be one of those generational players that changes the way players act around the media. You can just tell by the way he carries himself that hes gonna be a great professional. This dude genuine, not distracted by all the noise💯
Drip Wellington kawhi that guy
kadrian enyia “what it do baybeeee”😂
1:50-1:54 xD the way he sounds makes this clip hilarious.
For real 😂😂
😂😂😂
HE HASNT EVEN BEEN PICKED #1! It doesn’t matter if there’s a 99.99% chance. It’s honestly disrespectful to every other player in the draft. Rachel Nichols has been seriously cringy ever since lottery night
sstteevveenn77 bruh fr. She’s literally telling him shit as if he’s already been picked. Obviously he’s the favorite but cmon let him atleast enjoy the moment. Anything could happen
@@clevelandfan2286 he is the unanimous #1.
So y’all mfs gone sit here and act like he ain’t going #1? 🤦🏾♂️ y’all mad cause she’s going with what the entire world is thinking! 😂
less questions more sandwiches please
@@teriyakipigeon1838 ?? 😂😂😂😂
The maturity and clarity of this kid is heartwarming.
Reminds me of Larry Johnson's game play... Maybe advanced mode though 💯
I wish all NBA players had the same personlity and mentality as kawhi and zion.
Alec Coleman curry
Alec Coleman no you don’t 🤣🤣🤣
That'd be a boring NBA, especially if every player had Kawhi's personality.
nut hes my fav player . But hes hella cocky on the court when he gets going on lol
I hope zion doesn't listen to all the hype from the media
Rightt
“The number 1 pick carries a lot of weight” easy on the fat shaming jeeez 👀😂
Dotz 😂😂😂
@zi.the.realest17 he weighs 325 pounds
@Zion A That's crazy bruh
KAM 325 pounds of pure muscle
@@dripdownsxz2752 no organs or skeleton seems legit
Zion is so likeable. Humble. He'll be a great superstar in this league.
Hey Zion don't let the media get to you, you enjoy the moment that today is going to start your career, im so hype for you to begin in the NBA, congrats my dude
Love the energy this young man emanates. Wish him the best.
Such a humble person
He should go to the dunk contest wearing a Dominik Jersey and do all of Dominik’s Dunks with that power !! It would be awesome!
I love this guy... He's so Humble and down to earth person... come on zion we know what your capable of doing... put some swag man!
I never thought that I would ever say this, but the Pelicans are going to be must-watch TV this season. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
UPDATE: Wow. Thanks for all the likes, guys. I was not expecting this. 😂😂😂😂
Why the licking emoji?
@@samlarson6234 probably a mistake
just cuz of zion? Pelicans shouldve kept AD and Zion on tha same team
@@samlarson6234 It was a mistake. Got rid of it now. I hope you are happy now 😂😂
@@amaxlite They wanted to keep AD, but he made it very clear that he does not want to be with the Pelicans anymore.
Zion seems so humble. I hope he does well
i love how humble he is
espn reporter 101:
“what happened?”
“did it happen?”
“how did it happen?”
“how did you feel?” etc
Good luck to all these kids. I'm looking forward to them balling for the next 10+ years.
I think Lonzo and Zion both have the potential of a Nash and Stoudemire duo.
Durr dur durr
2.0, even better
Hell nawl lol
"I agree with you but you're wrong. And here's why."
Lonzo and Zion are more like a lebron/ad duo. Hopefully that never happens though
Zion is so humble it shows a lot for an 18yo kid to be so down to earth even tho he’s clearly one of the most exciting players!
"They already got some great dunkers they won't be missing nothing with me" - Zion Williamson 2019 3:45
This should be highlighted💯
Most Humble basketball player
Jeff Louzada because he will be a bust. Next anthony bennett
@@Alejo__ 😂😂 stop it
I like this kid he's humble and hungry and I feel like he's going to go far in this league with that kinda drive and attitude
What a humble guy
Lonzo gonna be throwing a whole lot of lobs to Zion by next season
Greatest is in work, not in word you speak, walk it like you talk. Good luck to all the young 👑 🙏🏿
Because it’s VC’s last year, he gotta do slam dunk contest with LaVine and Zion. It’s gonna be the one of the greatest line up in slam dunk contest history.
Such a humble Spirit can't wait to see him play in the NBA
It feels like I watched Zion when he was in high school yesterday and now he is in the NBA🤯
Love this guy’s personality
This kid is the real deal both on the court (let the internet roll on nicknames) but also seems super smart highly skilled already at the media side and super humble but determined
This kid is humble shot out to his parents
Damn talking bout your going to be the face of the Pelicans. Can my man just get drafted first
Man just hearing him talk he's so young,a kid. I hope the media builds him up and not try and destroy him like they do with certain other players
I love the number of time this video takes
Nice, humble kid. I like him
Humble beast
Very humble talented you man... He’s going to make it very far with them talents god bless
This guy is so likable. Inteligent as well.
"Being the number 1 pick already carries so much weight." Unintentionally clever. 😂
JB79 lame asf Try again
His humble
“No pressure” this man is the next lebron after all
Most people don't know some NBA players but they know Zion .....love from South Africa.
ESPN already got him for mvp and rooky of the year
Love that he’s got a good head on his shoulders, plus he’s humble. Mama raised him right. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Humble is overrated
Blessed Maybe to arrogant assholes.
I’m bouta watch the *2016 DUNK CONTEST* now
You think Zion smashed after the interview
I love his mindset and cool confidence, as long as he has the work ethic fuck the haters...
If you heard 12 people ask him about the dunk contest I'm pretty sure you heard 12 answers. Asking him the same question will only net you the same answer
I have never wanted someone to be a bust but for some reason I want to see this guy get dunked on like crazy
Doesnt matter if he does the dunk contest or not cuz we already knew he would win and secondly he’ll just dunk in game
0:30 such a good question
I love this kid
As a Lakers fan, I'm excited for the Pelicans next season! I wanna see those ex-Lakers and Zion do some big things! Wishing them the best of luck.
This dude carries himself so well. He is such a cool dude
Pleasantly surprised. He doesn’t take himself too seriously. Kinda humble. He’ll do well.
I love him. What a great guy. Good luck,Zion.
Very humble and cute like that . GOD BLESS ya
He reminds me a lot like Larry Johnson type, mixed with Isaiah Rider.
Zion got those ashy knuckles...that let's you know he's humble...he ain't even TV ready and he is the Number 1 draft Pick lol
😂😂🙌🏾
Zion is just a really mature and likable person
He's just taking the Dunk Contest the same way Lebron did
Nah LeBron skipped out because he only knows how to do a one hand tomahawk and a reverse base line dunk
@@danjr130 No Lbj talk about avioding injuries get your facts correct i seen him do crazy shit.....
@@LakeShow2408 I have and if you can link me a dope stylish dunk LeBron did ingame then I will admit defeat. LeBron is a powerhouse dunker no shame in that
@@nitrousking23 Lmao show me the crazy shit you've seen
@@danjr130 You wouldve had to been at 5 star Camp with us dumbass!!! He can do whatever the fuck he want of 1 or 2 legs !!!
When is the first game of Lonzo and Zion?
Did David give you permission to make this video 4:21 ?
I been on the Zion hype train from the beginning but I really hope he can handle the hype. The immense pressure being placed on his shoulders is something serious.
He still can dunk in game guys
his mind set monster
Learn from other people mistakes..go Zion
I didn't care much about the Zion hype because he still wasn't in the NBA. But him saying "did the draft happen?" His facial expression said it all LOL i like it
The beats during the interview sounds like Simon Servida's beats? No? from 1:55 to 3:12
This is so sick ZO ZION BI
Well spoken young man, you see the determination to win in his eyes. Future All-Star.
Sounded like he said he's never done a dunk contest before but I've seen him in one..... He was really good!! In fact I'm pretty sure he won
I was praying to god for Zion to give her the Russell Westbrook treatment with his impression of "What?". 😂
He’s a great guy
This nigga humble as hell 🤝💯
he's great. Very mature for his age.
Dont be like Lebron scared to do the dunk contest..
It's not being scared it's just Lebron can't do any creative dunks so what's the point.
@@magnol1a_ LeBron is hella creative with his dunks.. fuck you talking
bout bro lol
@@bronmatthews3289 He only does Tomahawk slams and a few windmills that's it.
xylonytus it’s because he is in a game he not gonna be doing 360 windmills
zion - health and longevity is important
Zion sounds alot smarter than most NBA players
He seems like a really good kid.
This guy has got the body of an NFL offensive guard. The dude is definitely going to be an enforcer down in the paint, move bodies out of his way when he drives to the rim and slam down thousands of easy 2's at will.
Zion do humble man . Salute !
*so
When did he talk about Lonzo?
such a nice kid!
i absolutely love this guy.. my nba 2k player wouldve already confirmed a chip and MVP status before he even played one game
This dude has the role of young Lebron rn lets see if he can pull it of like he can
Lonzo balls passing + a young and more athletic lebron type of player, good for pelicans!
I like his personality very down to earth person
This man is a beast .... he should do it he’s gonna be bomb
Class act. Humble kid. Very difficult to root against this guy. In before legions of haters for some reason do...
What a great kid, he’ll single handily bring New Orleans a championship
If ad stayed I wonder who would of been the face of the team