There are very few players I can’t think of that can get to the basket and finish as effectively as Zion. What is he doing technique-wise that makes it look so easy? The moves leading up to the finish seem different than other players approach to driving, but I can’t put my finger on it. Some of his finishes are spectacular, especially working through double teams, but most are very basic drives that just involve a single fake to get the defender moving one way, then slash to the hole.
The part I think is unique is that he pivots and jumps at the basket in both the vertically and horizontally direction, doing it very far and fast. I think he using every bit of extension coupled with his vertical. And adding to that, he is always looking for the rebound after his shot or a block, plus he has great touch and offensive IQ positioning his body making it all very unguardable.
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Exceptionally quick for his size, including his first step. Because he’s so big, he just needs to get a bit of a step on guys and then his big body ensures they can’t get a good challenge or block. He also has a nice touch around the rim and is a hell of an athlete. The left handedness also helps a bit I think.
You can’t strip him. He holds onto the ball harder than anyone I’ve seen and contact doesn’t phase him
He’s gna pop a ball one day
Bbw
same reason why you cant stop a running hippo
He is 6’6” and 285 pounds.
He like baby shaq when it comes to power. The dude is explosive and massive.
He’s fat as fuck and fast somehow
Big, skilled, athletic and most importantly left handed
I think left-handed is underrated in this discussion…
It’s a big deal, but don’t downplay a 300 lb cheeseburger driving for a layup.
The augmented reality app I’ve been waiting for.
Is being left handed an advantage because people are used to defending right handed players? Or is there another reason?
You are conditioned to defend right handed players( which is 90% of the population). It hits you at an early age when you’re playing pickup and realize why your dude scored on you so easily.
Might be an evolutionary thing. They defenders that made it to the nba, got there guarding mostly right-handers.
He’s the JUGGERNAUT
he’s lebron on the drive + thiccer
his touch around the rim is amazing
he takes shot angles that most people would never try because it wont go in and it would look awful
He’s a physical freak of nature with great balance and coordination
Hall of fame touch around the rim
His girth
He’s built like an elite defensive end but has the hops and finish of Michael Jordan.