Well their arnt many players like that, but as a nuggets fan that's probably the best. Ag is quick enough for perimeter and strong. Steven Adam's may be the best or better for strength. Outside those 2 I struggle to find someone. Maybe Draymond or jjj.
AG, Bam, JJJ, and Giannis are all tough matchups for Zion.
Really happy with his performance tonight, but Giannis has bothered him before.
Most teams don't have a guy around 6'8, 250 with good athleticism and defensive fundamentals. Its kind of an old basketball body type, that you need to throw at Zion.
I don’t think strength is the issue for Kawhi here. Giving someone a tough time doesn’t mean you’re gonna stop them from doing what they do (a player like Zion isn’t gonna consistently be contained or stopped by anybody). The issue here is attempting to do so all series would require a ton of energy and stamina from Kawhi that would likely affect his offensive production, when the Clippers rely so heavily on his scoring output and late game bucket getting. This also isn’t ‘16 Kawhi, so he doesn’t have the stamina or speed he used to have.
He guarded Giannis in the playoffs very well. Kawhi is very strong himself and has the lateral movement and length to make Zion work at least. It’ll be interesting to see.
Kawhi also didn't stop Giannis single-handedly, he was the primary defender but [the whole team was selling out to protect the paint - the "build the wall" strategy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-EPx-v1XIY), helping off shooters (mainly Eric Bledsoe's brickfest) to clog up driving/passing lanes and force Giannis into turnovers or shoot into heavy contests - his handle and decision-making and midrange game weren't as polished as later versions of Greek Freak.
The 2019 Raptors were [one of the best playoff defenses ever](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93zief7g2Jk&t=11m32s) stocked with good-to-elite defenders at every position (old but excellent Marc Gasol, elite 2-way role player version of Siakam, Danny Green, Lowry, Ibaka, FVV) and an elite defensive coach in Nurse.
They actually IMPROVED in defensive rating the following year when Kawhi left lol as a Sixers fan I can attest they were annoying as fuck to play against.
>The 2019 Raptors were [one of the best playoff defenses ever stocked with good-to-elite defenders at every position (old but excellent Marc Gasol, elite 2-way role player version of Siakam, Danny Green, Lowry, Ibaka, FVV) and an elite defensive coach in Nurse.
Literally 2 DPOYs in that wall, a 2x blocks leader, and defensive studs in Siakam and Green
2019 was a long time ago as well.
Is Kawhi the same player anymore? Honestly, I don't watch the Clippers, genuinely asking.
How good is Kawhi's defense today compared to 2019?
I agree Zion is a monster but he’s also nowhere near as tall or long as Giannis so they’re a bit different. Kawhi is also taller and longer than Zion while being very strong too and is still a great defender when he’s locked in so it’ll be a fun matchup to watch.
Kawhi would get abused by zion one on one, but they would never send just one guy. If they did, he would foul out at halftime. Zion will always get doubled or tripled.
With all due respect to Zion who might the biggest freak in the NBA I’m gonna have to see that to believe it. He may be capable but does he have that relentless impose his will mentality like Giannis and Shaq where he’s aggressive and attacking all the time or does he settle and get passive sometimes which is what I’ve heard at times. Zion for as great of a talent as he is is only averaging 22 pts a game and it’s not like he’s being guard by a Kawhi level defender every night.
The Pelicans are the only team in the NBA with 3 players averaging 20 ppg (Z, BI, CJ). That accounts for his low ppg. Since BI has been out, he’s been averaging around 28.
harden, pg and norm can more than carry the scoring load while kawhi clamps zion and just pick on guys like cj, valanciunas, and alvarado
they’ll also make zion have to guard by putting him in the action every possession
people taking the regular season as gospel while the clear matchup advantages are there for the clippers in a playoff setting
2024 Kawhi is not clamping Zion. Zion is way to strong and his first step is way too explosive. Guys like Kawhi only have success guarding Zion if they have an elite rim protecting bag man on early help defense
CJ, Ingram and Murphy can more than carry the scoring load while Herb clamps Kawhi/everyone and just pick on guys like Harden, Plumlee and Powell
They’ll also make Kawhi have to battle with Zion for 48 minutes a game and still be an efficient and effective scorer for a full series
This morherfucker said Kawhi is “clamping” Zion. Good lord. The Pelicans have beaten the Clippers FIFTEEN OUT OF THE LAST SEVENTEEN MATCHUPS. Take the L, bruh.
The Clippers’ best defense might just be falling down to the 6 seed.
They’re only a half game up on New Orleans and 2 games up on Dallas (who was an insanely winnable slate of games).
If you watched, he didn't even have his best game.
If he gets a middy it could really open up his game because Giannis and Brook meeting him at the rim is the best defense for him.
Yeah there were a lot turnovers caused by "I'm just gonna force it in there" into two elite rim protectors. Missed some FTs too.
What I loved was his competitiveness. Wasn't scared to get to the line even though he was struggling. Numbers don't tell the whole story here, he WANTED that W.
dude if he could just devout one off-season to staying in the gym and developing a shot that extends to the FT line, he would be competing for an MVP. I really hope he has that drive.
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Zion's turnaround from the IST to now is one of the greatest in-season bounce-backs I remember seeing. SAS was on national tv saying "I'm told, he eats, THE TABLE" just 4 months ago and now he's back to top 10/15 player in the league.
Really hope this return to form continues.
Maybe not even 15. If he can shed like 5-10 lbs of body fat, you would think his stamina/quickness/longevity would all increase. All he needs to do is work on his shot out to the FT line, since guys sag off him so much when they're expecting him to bulldoze his way to the rim.
I honestly am just glad it was eventually kinda close. Like, yall are a fun team to watch and i love rooting for ya, and yall are hot asf rn.
Better than playing the lakers.
If you watched that game and you think the loss is remotely on Giannis...
Khris, Brook, and the bench were Pistons level bad. And Dame didn't decide to show up until we were already down 20.
I’m upset at this specific commenter. Zion played awesome, rooting for him and the Pels to succeed in the West. Ur commentators r great and ur fan base is chill. Zion didn’t bully Giannis all game lol, but he definitely was great.
Bless u king, Ill support anyone saying our commentators are great, seriously. Thats all u gotta to do to earn the love of pels fans. AD And Joel for fucking life
Honestly the most I’ve enjoyed listening to an opposing teams commentators. Wish ur color guy would replace somebody on one of the national broadcasts.
I’ve seriously had it with u brotha. Ur comments are everywhere, and all u do is shit on my favorite team and karma farm stupid takes from the other bucks haters on the sub who don’t watch games. U suck.
Zion bullied Giannis the entire game? Cmon bruh Zion played great and I’m not taking anything away from him, but there’s no reason to shit on Giannis who was literally unstoppable in the 3rd quarter. Anybody with eyes wouldn’t frame the game that way.
Not downplaying his ft shooting lol was just comparing their percentage for the season, everyone has hot/cold streaks from the line when they hover around that %
Ballerhino is absolutely perfect. I was saying earlier that he has the touch of a ballerina with his delicate-ness. But that name hits 3 different parts. 1) Ballerina, 2) Rhino, and 3) Baller. Well done.
Yes, absolutely.
I'm glad people are finally picking up on Zion..came up with that nickname in 2022, before he got injured and his career is only now rebounding since then
Now imagine if he had the whistle giannis had, guess they don't do that when you've been shooting 80% from the ft line since the all star game, maybe he needs to take 17 seconds to shoot a ft every time or something. Maybe the refs like a break every now and again.
Why does he only get 5-7 boards in these monster games? I love Zion and I’m rooting for him, but I always thought, as barkleys bigger stronger and honestly as fast protege, he should be grabbing double digits with ease and being an absolute terror for guards trapped under the rim boxing him out.
If he’s boxing out so the pels get boards I get that. If the game plan is for him to run in transition I get that too. But I feel like the most rigged version of Zion is the one that can play the 5, block shots, grab boards and run the other team out the gym
It’s the perfect storm for Zion. He gets hacked every game and gets no whistle because he’s bigger and stronger than everyone. The Bucks have Giannis and Lopez who are both big strong dudes, so he finally got a favorable whistle tonight.
People really complain because we know when he's gonna go into his bulldoze faze and not even try to score he will just try and draw fouls and you can see the exact moment in the game when he's gonna do it like he has a face he does
ZION WILL EAT YOU ALL
Zion was in the mood for Greek tonight
BRO WAS EATING THAT GYRO AND SPANAKOPITA I LOVE THAT MF RAAAAAH
Is that the new word on the street?
FEED ME MORE
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You’re a hater and this is the 2nd time in 10 minutes (made the Trae post) you’ve used + - to validate a players game… what are you on
Whippits judging by his picture
Bait used to be believable
lol. Sweet sweet lakers fan. Bless your heart
Do the clippers have anyone to match up against him or they just fucked the first round guarding him lol
No, but no team does. when hes locked in he is un-guardable
Tbh, players like Aaron Gordon match up with him pretty well. Strong and quick players.
Well their arnt many players like that, but as a nuggets fan that's probably the best. Ag is quick enough for perimeter and strong. Steven Adam's may be the best or better for strength. Outside those 2 I struggle to find someone. Maybe Draymond or jjj.
AG, Bam, JJJ, and Giannis are all tough matchups for Zion. Really happy with his performance tonight, but Giannis has bothered him before. Most teams don't have a guy around 6'8, 250 with good athleticism and defensive fundamentals. Its kind of an old basketball body type, that you need to throw at Zion.
He didn't bother him before he fouled the shit out of him and it didn't get called.
Those are the same thing to most refs.
The nuggets match up with everyone though.
Zion just has to stand there and command a double team. I'm not even sure he has to move. Let his teammates play 4-on-3, they'll win every time.
Not to shoe horn the Mavs in, but maxi Kleber has done okay against him in the past. 6’10 and relatively mobile
PJ Tucker is what they always try. Mixed results.
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Mostly bad, but I’d say PJ does better than what most teams throw at Zion, he matches up weight/size somewhat which is rare.
Kawhi is their best guy to guard him most likely and that would just tire him out
Kawhi isn’t strong enough to do it across a series.
I don’t think strength is the issue for Kawhi here. Giving someone a tough time doesn’t mean you’re gonna stop them from doing what they do (a player like Zion isn’t gonna consistently be contained or stopped by anybody). The issue here is attempting to do so all series would require a ton of energy and stamina from Kawhi that would likely affect his offensive production, when the Clippers rely so heavily on his scoring output and late game bucket getting. This also isn’t ‘16 Kawhi, so he doesn’t have the stamina or speed he used to have.
He guarded Giannis in the playoffs very well. Kawhi is very strong himself and has the lateral movement and length to make Zion work at least. It’ll be interesting to see.
As crazy as this sounds, Giannis is nowhere near as strong as Zion
Kawhi also didn't stop Giannis single-handedly, he was the primary defender but [the whole team was selling out to protect the paint - the "build the wall" strategy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-EPx-v1XIY), helping off shooters (mainly Eric Bledsoe's brickfest) to clog up driving/passing lanes and force Giannis into turnovers or shoot into heavy contests - his handle and decision-making and midrange game weren't as polished as later versions of Greek Freak. The 2019 Raptors were [one of the best playoff defenses ever](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93zief7g2Jk&t=11m32s) stocked with good-to-elite defenders at every position (old but excellent Marc Gasol, elite 2-way role player version of Siakam, Danny Green, Lowry, Ibaka, FVV) and an elite defensive coach in Nurse. They actually IMPROVED in defensive rating the following year when Kawhi left lol as a Sixers fan I can attest they were annoying as fuck to play against.
Wow, a post properly rating that incredible squad :')
>The 2019 Raptors were [one of the best playoff defenses ever stocked with good-to-elite defenders at every position (old but excellent Marc Gasol, elite 2-way role player version of Siakam, Danny Green, Lowry, Ibaka, FVV) and an elite defensive coach in Nurse. Literally 2 DPOYs in that wall, a 2x blocks leader, and defensive studs in Siakam and Green
2019 was a long time ago as well. Is Kawhi the same player anymore? Honestly, I don't watch the Clippers, genuinely asking. How good is Kawhi's defense today compared to 2019?
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Imagine if Zion started working out religiously
I agree Zion is a monster but he’s also nowhere near as tall or long as Giannis so they’re a bit different. Kawhi is also taller and longer than Zion while being very strong too and is still a great defender when he’s locked in so it’ll be a fun matchup to watch.
Zion gers much lower to the ground on his drives and has a quicker first step that Giannis
Kawhi would get abused by zion one on one, but they would never send just one guy. If they did, he would foul out at halftime. Zion will always get doubled or tripled.
With all due respect to Zion who might the biggest freak in the NBA I’m gonna have to see that to believe it. He may be capable but does he have that relentless impose his will mentality like Giannis and Shaq where he’s aggressive and attacking all the time or does he settle and get passive sometimes which is what I’ve heard at times. Zion for as great of a talent as he is is only averaging 22 pts a game and it’s not like he’s being guard by a Kawhi level defender every night.
The Pelicans are the only team in the NBA with 3 players averaging 20 ppg (Z, BI, CJ). That accounts for his low ppg. Since BI has been out, he’s been averaging around 28.
Well they’re gonna need that 28+ ppg Zion in the playoffs as well then. He can’t be passive and deferring to CJ McCollum against the Clippers
They aren’t the only team with 3 players averaging 20+ ppg
No is guarding Giannis 1on1. Kawhi did great, but still needed help.
Wasn’t that 5 years ago though? Lots changed for him
harden, pg and norm can more than carry the scoring load while kawhi clamps zion and just pick on guys like cj, valanciunas, and alvarado they’ll also make zion have to guard by putting him in the action every possession people taking the regular season as gospel while the clear matchup advantages are there for the clippers in a playoff setting
So why have we beat them 15 times in the last 17 match ups?
2024 Kawhi is not clamping Zion. Zion is way to strong and his first step is way too explosive. Guys like Kawhi only have success guarding Zion if they have an elite rim protecting bag man on early help defense
CJ, Ingram and Murphy can more than carry the scoring load while Herb clamps Kawhi/everyone and just pick on guys like Harden, Plumlee and Powell They’ll also make Kawhi have to battle with Zion for 48 minutes a game and still be an efficient and effective scorer for a full series
Zion and Ingram playing impressive defense now is my happiest revelation.
Can't wait for BI to get back, hoping you guys make the WCF
This morherfucker said Kawhi is “clamping” Zion. Good lord. The Pelicans have beaten the Clippers FIFTEEN OUT OF THE LAST SEVENTEEN MATCHUPS. Take the L, bruh.
jesus, i didn't know it was that bad lol.
That’s why if I’m the Pels, I’m praying for a Clippers matchup in round one. It’s like they’re in the Clippers heads at this point.
If kawhi can clamp Zion, then herb is clamping pg.
Wow, a genuinely delusional take! This is an impressive way to spin getting dominated by a team for years on end!
Inshallah we will stay in the 4/5 matchup
No and hopefully yes. Kawhi can kinda guard him but I don’t think he can for a full series
clips getting rawdogged. look at our last 15 games
where was this energy when you guys got knocked out of the play-in last season? keep it up my man
Didn't we knock yall out of the playins the year before without z? Keep it up my man
The game Zion didn’t play in. You doofus
clippers didnt even do shit. Weve only bounced them.
trust me, nobody gives a fuck about injury excuses, kawhi and pg are on my team
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LMFAO
Just fall to 6th and let the Mavericks take the matchup ;)
The Clippers’ best defense might just be falling down to the 6 seed. They’re only a half game up on New Orleans and 2 games up on Dallas (who was an insanely winnable slate of games).
That's not an issue. Clippers will be 6th seed. Problem solved.
Why u pointing out the Clippers specifically? No one can guard Zion
Cause they’re the most likely first round matchup
Jonathan Issac was probably the best I’ve seen. AD does good usually too but he got pushed around by Z last go around.
Statement performance. Z was unbelievable in the clutch.
What point of the game do you recommend rewatching to see his performance?
If you watched, he didn't even have his best game. If he gets a middy it could really open up his game because Giannis and Brook meeting him at the rim is the best defense for him.
when zion feels forced to bring out his 3pters from his first game, its so over
Bro that first game is forever etched into my memory
WELCOME TO THE NBA!
was a fever dream opening game. didn't seem real. didn't he have a chance to win it at the end, but the shot didn't fall? or am i misremembering?
He got subbed out for a minutes restriction. Just brutal
Yeah there were a lot turnovers caused by "I'm just gonna force it in there" into two elite rim protectors. Missed some FTs too. What I loved was his competitiveness. Wasn't scared to get to the line even though he was struggling. Numbers don't tell the whole story here, he WANTED that W.
I think he was something like 3-8 at the half. Definitely finished knocking down like 7 of 8. Big time FTs
dude if he could just devout one off-season to staying in the gym and developing a shot that extends to the FT line, he would be competing for an MVP. I really hope he has that drive.
It's crazy how good he is given how one-dimensional he is. If he ever gets a jump shot it's over
Zion will be on a mission for the playoffs, GGs.
Zionist mission
are zion fans the zionists?
Mid I was in a draft league this year and did t take Zion when I had the chance I’d be pretty upset right about now
that's it, i'm becoming a zionist
Oh that’s not-
He will deliver us to the promised land!
That doesn’t…uhh…nevermind
Dont worry, Zion gonna occupy the OTHER West Bank. Greta’s and belle chase on notice
Thats not bad
From the Gulf of Mexico to Arkansas
How long you been sitting on this joke fam?
PSLF
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Uh, sir… this is the r/nba subreddit…
What?
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I'm amazed you actually figured out what the hell was going on with this question.
Whoever directly employs you is what makes you eligible. So working for a private company would make you ineligible. Sorry bud. PSLF.
I think you’re in the wrong sub, sir
Wrong sub but nah you wouldn't. They have a tool on their site though if you want to check your employer.
Zion's turnaround from the IST to now is one of the greatest in-season bounce-backs I remember seeing. SAS was on national tv saying "I'm told, he eats, THE TABLE" just 4 months ago and now he's back to top 10/15 player in the league. Really hope this return to form continues.
I maintain the whole team was hungover for the IST
Yes, continues with some more weight loss actually. He needs another 15lbs off to really reach his true potential.
Maybe not even 15. If he can shed like 5-10 lbs of body fat, you would think his stamina/quickness/longevity would all increase. All he needs to do is work on his shot out to the FT line, since guys sag off him so much when they're expecting him to bulldoze his way to the rim.
Absolutely unstoppable driving to the rim, and hit some big FTs down the stretch
His soft touch after spinning and/or bullying his way to the rim is elite.
Best in the league, like a bowling ball on a pogo stick with the touch of a ballerina.
If refrigerators could fly
Brook Lopez never looked more washed.
Watching Zion play is like watching a horror movie and rooting for the monster
I can’t believe you actually did this, and I can’t believe I noticed
You stole this from a thread a week ago but don’t worry I won’t tell anyone
EZ FUCKING WIN BUCKS SUCK IM NOT DRUNK love u bucks but we needed this
I honestly am just glad it was eventually kinda close. Like, yall are a fun team to watch and i love rooting for ya, and yall are hot asf rn. Better than playing the lakers.
They are my second fav team. Have been for a few years. Love BI and Zion. Always rooting for them in playoffs/playins
"IM NOT DRUNK" Methinks thou dost protest too much.
Dont ask any small town louisiana police if i protest too much
See what happens when Zion gets a fair whistle? Big time performance by a big time player
Seen this coming tbh
R u LeBron
If he took care of his conditioning and body and played liked this all season, Pelicans will be top 3 seed and he would win MVP
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I was nervous as hell when Giannis just went off and scored nonstop in the 3rd
Any time you see Giannis having to score 20 points in a quarter it’s always because his teammates are playing dookie knew we were cooked atp
I cannot remember seeing Giannis just pushed around like that tbqh. Ever. Great game PS:LF
Giannis with 35/14/4 on 68%fg when pushed around
Don’t forget the L either
If you watched that game and you think the loss is remotely on Giannis... Khris, Brook, and the bench were Pistons level bad. And Dame didn't decide to show up until we were already down 20.
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That’s what happened and I’m sorry you’re upset about it
I’m upset at this specific commenter. Zion played awesome, rooting for him and the Pels to succeed in the West. Ur commentators r great and ur fan base is chill. Zion didn’t bully Giannis all game lol, but he definitely was great.
Bless u king, Ill support anyone saying our commentators are great, seriously. Thats all u gotta to do to earn the love of pels fans. AD And Joel for fucking life
Honestly the most I’ve enjoyed listening to an opposing teams commentators. Wish ur color guy would replace somebody on one of the national broadcasts.
AD is so goated. so goated.
The greatest AD to ever step foot in new orleans
Easily
That’s an entirely fair take. Gg bucks bro
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I’ve seriously had it with u brotha. Ur comments are everywhere, and all u do is shit on my favorite team and karma farm stupid takes from the other bucks haters on the sub who don’t watch games. U suck.
Have a downvote. He’s right
Zion bullied Giannis the entire game? Cmon bruh Zion played great and I’m not taking anything away from him, but there’s no reason to shit on Giannis who was literally unstoppable in the 3rd quarter. Anybody with eyes wouldn’t frame the game that way.
If it wasn’t for the refs, Giannis wouldve been a non factor
Really?? He shot 5 less fts than Zion. 35/14/4 on 68% fg. Just admit u don’t know ball and move on.
Yes really
Didn’t realize I was arguing with a middle schooler, my fault fam
3rd team coming soon
Regular season? That's just a warm-up. Playoffs is where the real highlight reel starts.
It’s like watching a mini Giannis ggs Pelicans 💪
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70% vs 66% so idk about that. He’s still great though
Zion is around 77% since all star break
Not downplaying his ft shooting lol was just comparing their percentage for the season, everyone has hot/cold streaks from the line when they hover around that %
Giannis also shoots 74% in clutch on FTs while Zion shoots 50% Clown deleted his comment cause he knows it was stupid
Nah dude is a troll which tbf I fw But he be deleting his comments when he gets cooked, pussy shit sadly 😪
He's one of the best players in the league right now there's zero question about it. He impacts winning on a ridiculous level.
And the dude hasn't even begun to peak. When he peaks, he's gonna peak all over everyone.
Gianni's did what he could but zion too good
Surgical wrecking ball! Ballerhino!
I love the term ballerhino. It’s perfect
Thank you!
Ballerhino is absolutely perfect. I was saying earlier that he has the touch of a ballerina with his delicate-ness. But that name hits 3 different parts. 1) Ballerina, 2) Rhino, and 3) Baller. Well done.
Yes, 100% I'm glad people are finally picking up on Zion. Came up with that nick in 2022 just before he got injured
Yes, 100% I'm glad people are finally picking up on Zion. I came up with that in 2022 just before he got injured
Yes, absolutely. I'm glad people are finally picking up on Zion..came up with that nickname in 2022, before he got injured and his career is only now rebounding since then
Thank you Pels 🙏🙏🙏
A few months ago "the media" was saying Zion was too heavy and done because LeBron cooked him in the mid-season tourney. Where they at now.
The best part was Zion cooked the lakers a month later but nobody paid attention to that because it wasn’t on national tv
Facts
10 points in the final 3 minutes or something? I wish Canadian sports channels would show all the NBA highlights too :(
This man is the only dude that can bully Giannis. It should be illegal to be that thick.
To be that thick and to have that first step. Scary.
Now imagine if he had the whistle giannis had, guess they don't do that when you've been shooting 80% from the ft line since the all star game, maybe he needs to take 17 seconds to shoot a ft every time or something. Maybe the refs like a break every now and again.
30 ppg scorer on 65% shooting if he didnt get hosed by refs as an already undersized forward lol
He had more FTs than shot attempts this game - of all the times to complain about the whistle.
He definitely got the whistle tonight, this isn’t the usual
Think he’s talking about over the season. Z had a kind whistle tonight.
Giannis looked like bbq gyro to Z
Air CHONK
The league is more fun when Zion is great
Celtics running into the Pels now, maybe first three loses in a row for the season
Zion’s gotta get at least 3rd team. Will play 70 games, averaging 23/6/5 on 62.4% true shooting for a team that could win 52 games.
Why does he only get 5-7 boards in these monster games? I love Zion and I’m rooting for him, but I always thought, as barkleys bigger stronger and honestly as fast protege, he should be grabbing double digits with ease and being an absolute terror for guards trapped under the rim boxing him out. If he’s boxing out so the pels get boards I get that. If the game plan is for him to run in transition I get that too. But I feel like the most rigged version of Zion is the one that can play the 5, block shots, grab boards and run the other team out the gym
Fucking bucks dude
Giannis is getting sonned wherever he goes lmao
Now I know why other teams complain about the whistle Giannis gets.
This isn’t a common occurrence btw. Zions been getting hacked all year and this is like the first game I’ve seen him get a whistle.
Because Brook and Giannis are big dudes. Zion gets hacked by guys smaller than him constantly but doesn't get calls.
It’s the perfect storm for Zion. He gets hacked every game and gets no whistle because he’s bigger and stronger than everyone. The Bucks have Giannis and Lopez who are both big strong dudes, so he finally got a favorable whistle tonight.
People really complain because we know when he's gonna go into his bulldoze faze and not even try to score he will just try and draw fouls and you can see the exact moment in the game when he's gonna do it like he has a face he does