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I thought Zion was waiting for Willie to leave and then he'd "turn it on"

Posted on 11/22/25 at 2:57 pm
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
79728 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 2:57 pm
Posted by htran90
BC
Member since Dec 2012
32098 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 4:30 pm to
To be fair to him, push the hamstring and he's done for the year.

The issue is his game is all hamstring and not low impact finesse.

That being said - rebuild his image and ship him off for anything. It's time to move on
This post was edited on 11/22/25 at 4:33 pm
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
79728 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 4:37 pm to
My point was that there were a few people on this board saying that Zion wasn't really injured, he was silently protesting Willie.
Posted by southsidedell
Tampa, FL
Member since Dec 2016
5589 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 10:56 am to
But the truth is with his body type and his play style, he was always gonna flame out.
Posted by brmark70816
Atlanta, GA
Member since Feb 2011
11284 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 12:51 pm to
quote:

My point was that there were a few people on this board saying that Zion wasn't really injured, he was silently protesting Willie.


How has he proved this is a lie?
Posted by Pistol44
New Orleans
Member since Jun 2019
2303 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 1:10 pm to
Best thing for everyone,for sure is that Zion does turn it on, stays healthy and provides 20,5, and 5 that he should be able to do in his sleep. Problem will be then Pels will want to give him another shot

Its really in his best interest to learn to be a complementary piece at times and rethink his game. Everyone talks about his lack of shooting anything outside of 12' but near as important is that he needs to be able to run the court. Pet peave of mine is that he won't run (conditioning?) unless he is leading the transition. He should have always been feasting as a finisher (either on the wing or as a trailer) with less physical pounding on his body.
This post was edited on 11/24/25 at 1:11 pm
Posted by Pistol44
New Orleans
Member since Jun 2019
2303 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 3:19 pm to
Just my observation, he may have lost weight but his conditioning has not markedly improved. When he has the ball in his hands, he is somewhat motivated in transition but when he doesn't, he loafs. Again, if he just runs the floor he is an easy 20, 5, and 5. He may be trying to figure out his ideal weight, but regardless his conditioning has to improve. I believe a lot of teams have their eyes on Zion and one of the things they are looking at is will he engage when he is not option 1.
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
69665 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 3:31 pm to
He looks completely checked out and apathetic. He looks like he’s doing the bare minimum to fulfill his contract.
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
79728 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 5:57 pm to
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How has he proved this is a lie?


Jesus Christ, you're a bigger simp for Zion than Zion is for porn stars.
Posted by RelicBatches86
Florida
Member since Nov 2024
1183 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 6:12 pm to
Zion is 25 with a ton of lower body injuries. this is the age when peak athleticism begins to slowly decline
at least Zion still has skill and touch to fall back on though
Posted by BigPerm30
Member since Aug 2011
31438 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 6:45 pm to
Only thing he knows how to turn on is the microwave.
Posted by Breadstick Gun
Freeport, FL
Member since Apr 2009
10403 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 7:58 pm to
He has nothing to turn on.
Posted by brmark70816
Atlanta, GA
Member since Feb 2011
11284 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 9:15 pm to
quote:

Jesus Christ, you're a bigger simp for Zion than Zion is for porn stars.



I'm a simp because I said that Zion faked an injury?
Posted by jmcwhrter
Member since Nov 2012
7801 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 10:36 pm to
Everyone cant wait to dump on Zion while Trey Murphy continues to be a disappointing "cornerstone"
Posted by 3PieceSpicy
Metairie
Member since Jan 2021
7895 posts
Posted on 11/24/25 at 11:41 pm to
Trey Murphy wasn't the number 1 pick and he's not doing retarded things off the court
Posted by NOSHAU
Member since Feb 2012
13549 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 3:27 pm to
quote:

Z has never been a bad 3 point shooter, he just never puts himself in position to get a wide open spot up. The defense leaves him completely open at the top of the key after he sets a pick, why is no coach on the staff forcing him to stay the frick there and take open 3's.
That's my biggest frustration (other than injuries). His first game he hit 4 straight 3s. Even if he only hits 28-32%, at least it will soften the wall he gets on every drive. I want him to take 1-2 a game.
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