Zion Williamson NBA Predictions

[Chi_archie]

According to Elias Sports Bureau, his 22 points are the most by a player in his NBA debut while playing fewer than 20 minutes in the shot-clock era (since 1954-55). Also, he became the first player in NBA history to go 4-for-4 (or better) from 3-point range in his NBA debut.

[Buckandadime]

According to Elias Sports Bureau, his 22 points are the most by a player in his NBA debut while playing fewer than 20 minutes in the shot-clock era (since 1954-55). Also, he became the first player in NBA history to go 4-for-4 (or better) from 3-point range in his NBA debut.

Interesting stats considering it goes back 65 years..

[KVB]

Anybody watching the game tonight?
It might just be me, but the game sound seems to be putting out artificial sneaker sounds. I might be wrong, it just sounds like it.

I don't know the whole story, but it's all in the production with some variables that they can not control, like the other arena noise.

They are mics on the floor level to pick up the squeaks at some brodacasts so they can turn that specific sound up or down.

Instead of piping it in, teams like the Knicks tried to reduce the arena music and other noise to let the crowd and TV audience hear the "sounds of the game."

That didn't go over too well...lol.

Shoe companies that test shoes without squeaking get negative feedback from players, they want to hear the squeak to feel assured that they are getting a good grip on the floor...even if there is no difference.

[KVB]

Interesting stats considering it goes back 65 years..

Yeah, Zion went nuts for a stretch. He's probably going to have some big games in the future. The only thing holding him back some games could be the play calling and coaching...lol.

[Buckandadime]

I don't know the whole story, but it's all in the production with some variables that they can not control, like the other arena noise.

They are mics on the floor level to pick up the squeaks at some brodacasts so they can turn that specific sound up or down.

Instead of piping it in, teams like the Knicks tried to reduce the arena music and other noise to let the crowd and TV audience hear the "sounds of the game."

That didn't go over too well...lol.

Shoe companies that test shoes without squeaking get negative feedback from players, they want to hear the squeak to feel assured that they are getting a good grip on the floor...even if there is no difference.

I know a guy that refuses to watch basketball just because of the squeaking..

[CJ]

Not seeing much. Looks like the worse athlete on the court at all times.

[Goat Milk]

Guy already let his teammates down and sunk the franchise

He's Jamarcus Russell w a basketball

Rookie contract, nothing more, unless he can get under 260 lbs- and that ain't happening.

Buried.

[play4win]

gentry is a fackin idiot. and redick is a bum bitch. why he jackin up all the shot. trade ingram, redick and holiday. only ball actually wants to cater zion a lil bit. lord, another louzy loss when they could have won it

[sosawestbrook]

the scary part is he's not even 100% yet

[jjgold]

Strong game again

[Hman]

Getting better & better

[chargers4222]

I could never articulate how idiotic it is to think that Zion Williamson will be anything less than one of the most dominant players in NBA history, let alone thinking he will be a "bust." He shot 68% from the field in college and went 12 for 13 last night, yet according to you, he "can't shoot." I can only hope the mods don't give me a one-week suspension when I bump this in a few months after he is shooting 54% from the field and averaging 21/9/3/2/1 as a 19-year-old. You don't need to always be a contrarian.

Zion currently shooting 57.6%, averaging 22.1/7.5/2.2/0.7/0.4

[CJ]

Zion currently shooting 57.6%, averaging 22.1/7.5/2.2/0.7/0.4

Yes, where are all the doubters now? Guy looks like a stud, and if he stays healthy he'll be in the league MVP conversation in a few years.

[Chi_archie]

I think we see him shrivel tonight in the 2nd match up with Lebron

too much spot light at home tonight

[cincinnatikid513]

this guys not so bad

[pimike]

Saw Lakers -1.5
Just a few minutes ago now +1.5

Who is out???

[cincinnatikid513]

Saw Lakers -1.5
Just a few minutes ago now +1.5

Who is out???

davis is out

[pimike]

davis is out

Thanks

[Clean up'er]

Thanks

What's ur pick mike?

[sosawestbrook]

bump

[sosawestbrook]

kick rocks doubters

[pimike]

What's ur pick mike?

Sorry didn’t see this post.

[sosawestbrook]

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME.

[DA_MOSS]

I think we see him shrivel tonight in the 2nd match up with Lebron

too much spot light at home tonight

So close

[Goat Milk]

I win this thread

Another W under my belt

[jjgold]

Power player mainly but unstoppable

[RedApples]

Power player mainly but unstoppable

yes, unstoppable... except when you take the ball from him easily and reject him pretty easily too. vs real defense he sucks. vs any lax in defense you are dunked or layupd on.

[CJ]

Went through this thread and made a list of everyone who thought he'd bust:

thomorino
Seaweed
b1slickguy
Itsamazing777
Harry N. Lloyd
flyingillini
MrSink
ApricotSinner32
MinnesotaFats
seaborneq
ChiLLx
Cuse0323

You really want to be on the same side as morino and seaweed? Pretty much a lock he was gonna be a stud.

[CJ]

Oh and everyone who thought he'd be a future all-star or better:

Emily_Haines
chargers4222
d2bets
sosawestbrook
shocka1212
The Kraken
Otters27
jtoler
rm18
Goat Milk
Outsider626
TheMoneyShot
BeatTheJerk
JIBBBY

Handful of people saying Blake or LJ, and those could still be very true, especially having already missed half a season. My favorite is JJ though, who continued to waffle back and forth, based on the latest reports or games. Say what you want, but JJ knows how to stir a conversation!

[Goat Milk]

Oh and everyone who thought he'd be a future all-star or better:

Emily_Haines
chargers4222
d2bets
sosawestbrook
shocka1212
The Kraken
Otters27
jtoler
rm18
Goat Milk
Outsider626
TheMoneyShot
BeatTheJerk
JIBBBY

Handful of people saying Blake or LJ, and those could still be very true, especially having already missed half a season. My favorite is JJ though, who continued to waffle back and forth, based on the latest reports or games. Say what you want, but JJ knows how to stir a conversation!

I think Shawn Kemp/Blake is a good comparison game wise but if stays healthy he'll obviously be much better than both. Think Shawn Kemp would have been a stud if not for his alcohol/drug abuse.

[Goat Milk]

yes, unstoppable... except when you take the ball from him easily and reject him pretty easily too. vs real defense he sucks. vs any lax in defense you are dunked or layupd on.

Clueless. Zion is 270 pounds. He's easily one of the top 3 or 4 heaviest players in the NBA. Reject him easily? He has the highest vertical in the NBA. Zach Randolph had no hops and was able to put up 20 and 10 for many years. Blake Griffin had no jumper for years and was able to get 20 and 10 for many years, if not more points. Zion is way too strong for any PF in the NBA to contain.

Can he have bad games around the rim? Sure, eventually teams will figure him out and will swarm the paint and force him to do other things. That's what you go through as an NBA star when you're 19 years old. He'll fail, get back up, succeed at something else. He will continue to improve.

Even if he has a couple injury plagued seasons, which are highly likely, he'll still have an amazing career.

[JIBBBY]

He's lighting it up now.. He's pretty much their only true big man down low though on a perimeter shoot happy team..

He's just a big fat young body that can jump and is athletic with some skills.. Reminds me of Charles Barkley in college..

[sosawestbrook]

one thing I absolutely love about Zion is he plays to win the game. he doesn't care for the glits and glamour. he's a hooper by all means and the definition of a true competitor. he has even motivated LeBron to bring his best effort in their two matchups so far. no AD last night no problem. Lebron was going to make his presence felt because greatness recognizes greatness. put it in the record books. we'll remember that game for a very long time.

[Chi_archie]

Limping again already

Playing 3rd game in 4 days

[jjgold]

He looks tired