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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:22 am Post subject: Zion Williamson Thread |
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Just starting this thread up in advance of Zion becoming a Laker in 2026.
The kid is 280 pounds and has the body control of a young Kobe. And with the touch of Kyrie Irving around the rim! _________________ Under New Management |
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governator Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:23 am Post subject: |
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Honestly, before the draft I thought he was Zach Randolph flying but now he looks like a cross between young LeBron and prime Blake Griffin... this kid looks legit |
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cathy78 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 8:57 am Post subject: |
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I guess he will have a foot injury soon and miss the rest of the season... |
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numero-ocho Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:04 am Post subject: |
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I've been really impressed with his ball-handling. So quick off the dribble for a guy that big. _________________ "Suck it up. Don't be a baby. Do your job." - Kobe Bryant |
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Zhengi Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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He looks really good out there. He's a legit superstar franchise player. _________________ I'm like a Hadouken, down-right Fierce! |
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audioaxes Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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I wasnt overly impressed with his 29 point game... a bunch of easy feeders _________________ (bleep) Kawhi |
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Runway8 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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audioaxes wrote: | I wasnt overly impressed with his 29 point game... a bunch of easy feeders |
Dude, he's impressive. I've never seen a 280 lb dude that could like he's floating in the air. I mean isn't his athleticism and movement responsible for those easy feeders? It's like saying Shaq only dunks, chippies or put-backs. If Elden could do dunks and chippies to the tune of 30 a night, we may not have chased after Shaq. BI ain't the one with the easy feeders because we all know it's a quite a chore for him to manufacture points.
Just think about it, these are the types of gimmies he can get without a polished half court game. Imagine when he does have a polished half court, along with the natural gimmies he gets just due to sheer athleticism. |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Runway8 wrote: | audioaxes wrote: | I wasnt overly impressed with his 29 point game... a bunch of easy feeders |
Dude, he's impressive. I've never seen a 280 lb dude that could like he's floating in the air. I mean isn't his athleticism and movement responsible for those easy feeders? It's like saying Shaq only dunks, chippies or put-backs. If Elden could do dunks and chippies to the tune of 30 a night, we may not have chased after Shaq. BI ain't the one with the easy feeders because we all know it's a quite a chore for him to manufacture points.
Just think about it, these are the types of gimmies he can get without a polished half court game. Imagine when he does have a polished half court, along with the natural gimmies he gets just due to sheer athleticism. |
Not to mention that he's a legit passer who can leverage his gravity into high percentage looks for his teammates. _________________ Under New Management |
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noahp45 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Dude is monster, like I knew he would be |
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Fracture Star Player
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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This dude is ridiculous |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thicc Jordan _________________ Under New Management |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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The defense has been a bit lackluster and something he's got to work on, so he is human. He can't get away with freelancing like he did in college. _________________ Under New Management |
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noahp45 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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Another game, more proof he is a beast |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Man. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Luminous8 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Like I’ve said since draft night,... the Pelicans are about be the surprise team of the league. Quickly become my second d favorite team. |
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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He looks like he’s on Fast Forward out there. Just a different speed than the other players. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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wolfpaclaker Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:29 am Post subject: |
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Beast.
This is what a lottery pick worth investing in, tanking for, looks like. |
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governator Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:49 am Post subject: |
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Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Thicc Jordan |
lol. This, this is him |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 6:27 am Post subject: |
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governator wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Thicc Jordan |
lol. This, this is him |
I imagine this is what it was like watching Jordan hit the league in '84-85. Joe Ingles is out there like Danny Ainge 35 years ago thinking, "Am I playing the right sport?" _________________ Under New Management |
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 6:54 am Post subject: |
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Baron Von Humongous wrote: | governator wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Thicc Jordan |
lol. This, this is him |
I imagine this is what it was like watching Jordan hit the league in '84-85. Joe Ingles is out there like Danny Ainge 35 years ago thinking, "Am I playing the right sport?" |
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3gArHpgYHJ/?igshid=5upx53e5yhh5
He’s on 1.5x speed. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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Kobesystem Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 7:42 am Post subject: |
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I would imagine him being more like the second coming of Shawn Kemp without the jumpshot. |
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governator Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:13 am Post subject: |
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Kobesystem wrote: | I would imagine him being more like the second coming of Shawn Kemp without the jumpshot. |
Shawn Kemp was a beast in Seattle but I don't remember people bouncing off of him like they do Zion |
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Mike@LG Moderator
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Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:56 am Post subject: |
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audioaxes wrote: | I wasnt overly impressed with his 29 point game... a bunch of easy feeders |
That's the point isn't it? He's able to create all of those.
He's legit playing guard-actions and shooting a ridiculous TS% with arguably the best finishing in the paint outside of dunks, in the game. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:50 am Post subject: |
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Zion and Favors are going to lay some bruises this season. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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governator wrote: | Kobesystem wrote: | I would imagine him being more like the second coming of Shawn Kemp without the jumpshot. |
Shawn Kemp was a beast in Seattle but I don't remember people bouncing off of him like they do Zion |
Kemp was also mostly limited to straight-line drives and spin moves. He was definitely advanced for a big man of his era in his ability to bring the rock up in the open court, but Zion has a guard handle and passing touch/vision Kemp could only dream of. _________________ Under New Management |
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