ZION DOES IT AGAIN - 36/14/4 IN FINAL PRESEASON GAME

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He's been looking great in these games, but I still dont know what he will be in NBA. I would still hope he loses at least some weight
 

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It's probably a combination of Sekou being 17 until December / We haven't gotten a good look at Zion against legitimate talent.

Don't go off stats, especially with Euros.

I will say that Sekou's competition level isn't that great either but it's definitely better than Zion's. Playing in Pro B at 16 years old is still pretty impressive, even if it is second division there are still some legit players.

My nikka Zion turned 18 last month. Zion is older by 6 months. Really my nikka. You doing that age potential shyt. GTFO with that. Sekou isn't getting no 45 inch vertical 6 months from now. Luka is the only one I have some faith in cuz he lead the euroleague in their own version of PER

These scouts got all this info on euro players but Jokic landed in the 2nd round. They don't know shyt. Mario Herzonia sucks ass. Frank Nhdfyidhaudjas can't even handle the fukking basketball.
 

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I see a lot of Julius Randle in his game but with more athleticism. He's a top 10 talent right now for sure but he's gonna need to show a stronger perimeter game to be a franchise talent.
 

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My nikka Zion turned 18 last month. Zion is older by 6 months. Really my nikka. You doing that age potential shyt. GTFO with that. Sekou isn't getting no 45 inch vertical 6 months from now. Luka is the only one I have some faith in cuz he lead the euroleague in their own version of PER

These scouts got all this info on euro players but Jokic landed in the 2nd round. They don't know shyt. Mario Herzonia sucks ass. Frank Nhdfyidhaudjas can't even handle the fukking basketball.


I didn't say that was my opinion. I was saying that's most likely part of their rationale for having him over Zion.

6 months is pretty big in basketball time, it's the difference between Marvin Bagley and JJJ. The perception of those two is very different.


I don't think PIR is that useful either with the way rotations work over there. In Doncic's case it is probably more useful though than the average prospect.
 

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It's not love or hate, being skeptical of the level of competition he's faced so far is a valid concern.

Not wishing failure on him or anything but up to now, all signs have been pointing to him struggling when he gets to D1. I hope I'm wrong. :yeshrug:
What signs point to him struggling?
 

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What signs point to him struggling?

The lack of everything else in his offensive game. Especially the jumper, if his jumper is trash how much value does he really have at the NBA level with what the rest of his skill set looks like.
 

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The lack of everything else in his offensive game. Especially the jumper, if his jumper is trash how much value does he really have at the NBA level with what the rest of his skill set looks like.
You went from him supposedly struggling at D1 to questioning him at the NBA level, and he hasn’t played 5 games yet, despite putting up superior numbers. Lack of everything else in his offensive game? He’s supposed to be offensively polished as a freshman? No, who is/was? So far he showed that he can play, I can see IF he struggled against the lower level comp, THEN I can see dudes questioning him. But even then theyd be wrong.BTW his offensive game looks great. His jumper is fine. How can anyone be critical and forese failure when all he’s been doing is busting ass.
 

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Can you show me where his jumper is trash?

He doesn't have handles either I guess

I don't have anything cut up right now but I have a good amount of footage on him. Was only around 20% from 3 last year, and took less 3pt shots than his Junior year.

And nah his handle isn't terrible but it's not that good either, kind of predictable. Off hand needs a lot of work.

He does a have a nice in and out move tho.

His finesse is overlooked when it comes to how he's getting these buckets. Impressive for his size.
 

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You went from him supposedly struggling at D1 to questioning him at the NBA level, and he hasn’t played 5 games yet, despite putting up superior numbers. Lack of everything else in his offensive game? He’s supposed to be offensively polished as a freshman? No, who is/was? So far he showed that he can play, I can see IF he struggled against the lower level comp, THEN I can see dudes questioning him. But even then theyd be wrong.BTW his offensive game looks great. His jumper is fine. How can anyone be critical and forese failure when all he’s been doing is busting ass.

With criticism comes improvement, doing nothing but praising someone hurts them more than it helps. :yeshrug:
 

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With criticism comes improvement, doing nothing but praising someone hurts them more than it helps. :yeshrug:
Still didn’t answer my question. What points to him struggling with D1 comp? Nothing, you’re making things up. His game so far has points toward success. That’s why I called it hate. Unreasonable doubt.
 
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