NYRaider Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 2 hours ago, resilient part 2 said: Never understood why people claim Zion is a potential top defender. Because he was an elite help defender in college? And has the tools to be an elite defender in the league? Unless being the most athletic player in the league with elite instincts isn't what you want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieMonstah Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 6 hours ago, resilient part 2 said: Never understood why people claim Zion is a potential top defender. I can’t understand how you don’t understand? Elite athlete who was a really good defender in college and willing to play on that end. Why do you think he doesn’t have that sort of potential? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartica4Real Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Pelicans gonna win 48 games and make the playoffs tbh Zion gonna be unanimous rookie of the year tbh As for my non homer hot takes.... Lakers get all the hype, but Nuggets make it further than them, beating them in the 2nd round. Nuggets/Clippers WCF, NBA weeps on its missed opportunity. Lakers don't even get home court in the first round (Clippers, Nuggets, Rockets, Jazz in some order. Lakers 5th seed at best) Spurs FINALLY miss the playoffs. For real this time. Maybe. Probably not. Coach Pop too good. Bucks win NBA Finals (this isn't full hot take at all but... Clippers and Lakers are getting all the hype) Kings do not make any notable improvement from last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Dillon Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Here’s a hot take the nba will stop the Houston rockets from winning a title if it comes down to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cortes02 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 The New Orleans Pelicans will win the NBA Championship. Peace!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ11 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Pastor Dillon said: Here’s a hot take the nba will stop the Houston rockets from winning a title if it comes down to it if this was a bit I'd respect it so much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hot Take: Kings play the WCF against the Clippers. Eastern Conference takes the NBA Title. 3 of the final 4 teams in the EC will be: Bucks, Celtics, Heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Pastor Dillon said: Here’s a hot take the nba will stop the Houston rockets from winning a title if it comes down to it They'd have to be in a position to come close first. Not happening this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 6:31 PM, MookieMonstah said: I can’t understand how you don’t understand? Elite athlete who was a really good defender in college and willing to play on that end. Why do you think he doesn’t have that sort of potential? Zion is only Elite and jumping. Not speed, quickness. Therefor not necessarily an elite athlete in defensive terms. When Zion gets caught on the pick and roll with a guard, they will blow by him. Unlike Draymond Green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieMonstah Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, resilient part 2 said: Zion is only Elite and jumping. Not speed, quickness. Therefor not necessarily an elite athlete in defensive terms. When Zion gets caught on the pick and roll with a guard, they will blow by him. Unlike Draymond Green. Big time disagree. I'd argue he's as fast/quick as Draymond Green, if not more so. The dude is an absolute freak athlete. You're legitimately the first person I've ever seen question his ability to be a good defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMossIsBoss Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, resilient part 2 said: Zion is only Elite and jumping. Not speed, quickness. Therefor not necessarily an elite athlete in defensive terms. When Zion gets caught on the pick and roll with a guard, they will blow by him. Unlike Draymond Green. What!? He’s twice the athlete Draymond is, his quickness and speed are elite for a man his size. Does he have the mental acuity and will he have the same energy as Draymond? TBD, but he showed you glimpses of it at Duke, the possibility is there for him to be all-defense* year 1. *all-defense caliber at least, actually making those teams usually requires establishing reputation 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, MookieMonstah said: You're legitimately the first person I've ever seen question his ability to be a good defender. I think he is going to be pretty bad closing out to 3pt shooters. he will get blown be a lot. too thicc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhanYouDigIt Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 The Orlando Magic finish with at least 52 wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieMonstah Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 4 hours ago, 11sanchez11 said: I think he is going to be pretty bad closing out to 3pt shooters. he will get blown be a lot. too thicc What does him being big have to do with anything? He’s an incredible athlete so you’d assume his ability to decelerate would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the lone star Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Hot Take: I will finally make a sensible thread this NBA season. Just one though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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