Zion Williamson Bust Watch

[Paper Boi]

so what from the video posted in the OP would show him to be a bust outside of leaving the game? which is smart we in the load management era

the mins he played, he took over.

which tbh isn't even normal for a lot of dudes who turn out to be stars. plenty struggled in summer league.

anyway that game way more notable for the earthquake.

casuals.

 

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

If your a real basketball fan..why would you want him to fail

I guess we don't have too many real basketball fans on this board, considering the majority root for players/teams to fail.

 

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

Possibly the last generational basketball talent we’ll see in our lifetimes, Lebron James, averaged 20 5 and 6 his rookie year .

Zion isn’t a generational talent but plays in a era where ridiculous numbers are being put up .

I’d give him from 14-16, 6 and 6


Julius Randle average 11 in his second year .. and y’all negroes believe it’s crazy far fetched to think Zion doesn’t have the ability to average 3-5 points more ?!!!

Who said it was crazy far fetched that he couldn't average 14-16 points? And again, I wish y'all would stop with this box score #s nonsense. If the Pelicans are force-feeding him all the time and/or he's actively cherry-picking and/or spamming easy scoring opportunities, then of course, he could average a high amount of points.

The better questions and scenarios to ponder should be about how effective he's going to be in his rookie season. Surface numbers be damned.

 

[Cereal_Bowl_Assassin]

He has to be one the most likeable basketball players ever.

His whole demeanor is wholesome.

That being said, I can see why people may have doubts on his longevity.

I pray he doesnt get hurt because he seems like a great person overall and I respect the fact that he has tremendous love for his family, especially his mother...

 

[Malcolmxxx_23]

I guess we don't have too many real basketball fans on this board, considering the majority root for players/teams to fail.

bro no homo i miss you how you been ?

fred

 

[NY's #1 Draft Pick]

Hating ass thread

 

[Spence]

Athleticism doesn’t last forever though

“Vince Carter on line 2 for you”

 

[CSquare43]

That blocked three pointer

Yeah, that legit had me in awe. Can't wait to see the kid get on the court.

 

[the next guy]

I don't think he will bust. He just needs to commit to some weight loss.

 

[UserNameless]

I pray he doesnt get hurt because he seems like a great person overall and I respect the fact that he has tremendous love for his family, especially his mother...

YEah if you’re one of those “pray for others’ downfall” type of person , Zion is not the one to do that with ... he genuinely seems like a good guy .

 

[HabitualChiller]

Define "bust". Depending on your definition, then his athleticism won't allow to be one. Just off of physical talent, he should be able to routinely score 6-8 buckets per game his rookie year.

 

[Guile]

Julius Randle is a good player. Randle does not have Zion's twitch of a live dribble. We already know they don't compare in leaping ability.
Also, ya'll are really underestimating how good the NOLA setup is from a coaching and player development standing. It's not LA. He can basically play like he did in college.

 

[Miggs]

Opening night matchup is gonna be entertaining hes gonna be going up against Siakam....

Thats gonna be a good test for him to start....

 

[feelosofer]

I won't go as far as flop but he needs to lose weight and work on his jumper. As long as he has determination and work ethic (and a good trainer), he should be ok. There is little pressure on him this year so he should just get minutes and experience.

 

[Dorian Breh]

My big question is will he be able to get buckets against 6'9 220 lbs small forwards.