Coach K on Zion Williamson: 'most unique athlete I've coached at Duke' | First Take

[@Siillky]

Zion look like he’s been working out for 40 years

[@Kairi420]

"Freak"

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

LMAO! Dead

[@jamesb7802]

Hyperbolic Time Chamber bro

[@Tony-wn2lq]

S L Y u ever see RJ?

[@coachrobinson9958]

;))

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

Can't wait to see Zion in the NBA.

[@jdilla4591]

Wardo Kings of Twos poor man LeBron skill wise but same athleticism mixed with Blake griffin and grandmama from the 90’s, crazy talent can’t wait either

[@rwalk8551]

Cavaliers

[@ErrisOfficial]

ADAJ3 With Trae Young.

[@ErrisOfficial]

Wardo Kings of Twos Dropped 50 pts with 14 boards last night...

[@xkid.darkskin5178]

Wardo Kings of Twos L

[@scorch1624]

Duke got the Generation of Miracles on their team😂

[@Buckdodgers]

I see what you did there!!! I need to finish watching that anime!!!!

[@Drewskii2yall]

LMFAOOOOO NICE ONE

[@leebanks63]

Duke got H.I on they're team....

[@lilai2.036]

Izzie Taylor lmaoooo u snapped !

[@divineaghedo]

On God!!!

[@onefastr6]

Watched Zion play against Christ School last year. I’ve never seen anyone like him. Dude is absolutely huge but moves like a point guard.

[@RC-qu8xg]

Absolutely Ridiculous how he's able to move like that. Imagine if he lost like 20-10lbs. He will be like a Ferrari frkn flying past players.

[@SuperDUKE109]

Just watched him last night at their exhibition game and it’s unreal how he can jump

[@TommyTomTompkins]

Zion = Anthony Bennett

[@lawreneph]

Reminds me of Shawn Kemp and Dominique Wilkins

[@TELLMEWHOYAGOT]

@@RC-qu8xg the guy isn't even fat unlike Charles Barkley in his day. The problem is at some point physics wins. Carrying all that weight and making explosive moves can result in a major injury. Lebron James is the only exception, and I'm astonished he has been injury free.

[@ATA-wi2lh]

KD snaking his way to Duke now

[@Nat-ff8ce]

ATA 2012 Lmaoo this comment is genius 😂

[@pskila]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️

[@VanHornJosh]

💀💀💀

[@Article_170]

ATA 2012 KD be like, “I got three years of eligibility left”

[@Kairi420]

Ha Ha Ha!!!

[@guccigucci1363]

Thanks coach K,we do love you man !Zion from the free throw line during a Duke game is what we all wait on ,we seen him at practice do it more than once ,Go coach K ,Go Duke!!!!!

[@helpmereach1ksubscriberswi230]

Zion was raised in the hyperbolic time chamber 😂😂😤😤😤

[@dytch7243]

Duke has probably the best college basketball team I have ever seen in 30 years of watching college basketball! Mike is just a complete class act and his Duke’s program is one of the finest in the nation!

[@tsimpera]

I pray to god he will be healthy . This jumping ability can be a gift and a curse at the same time. I really hope it will only be the first one.

[@benhill4real]

Aggelos Tsiberidis 🤞🏾

[@gseric4721]

Yeah, I hope he continues to make noise for the crowd, but in a smart way.

[@lucas_vasconcelos]

no shit, such a strong body that high in the air regularly

[@johntompkins5379]

He must watch his weight.

[@aoucelloutus3573]

Someone give coach K some coffee...……………..

[@djtheshooter6748]

"THEY'RE BASKETBALL PLAYERS." You see people, with that statement alone, you see why Coach K is the best. Because he recognizes what he has and does not FORCE a concept upon these guys based on some "position."

[@imthrillz5255]

Crazy how certain genetics can change your life

[@RC-qu8xg]

We are blessed with certain gifts. We all gotta learn how to use them Glad he is using his for good. Kid is something special.

[@hawkboy000]

Jerry West facts

[@truthbearer7891]

Kind of like how some people are born to parents who have tens of millions of dollars...

[@josephmatthews7698]

Genetics don't mean crap without a strong work ethic. God can only show you the path, but your ass gotta walk it.

[@ericchen386]

Joseph Matthews genetics are huge on athletes that’s why the best athletes in the world have crazy genetics ex Lebron 6,8 260 pound out of high school

[@savino3109]

4:10 Will Cain always gotta shit on the party 😆

[@larryokoye7072]

He is gonna be one of the greatest rookies in NBA history of all time #RememberThisDay

[@TaiChino]

He confirmed it , 45 inch vert

[@ZaZa-hq7hy]

Tai Rowland I think he's low balling it

[@kevin0000lie]

Za Za could be

[@34521ful]

His vertical is actually measured at 40 inches

[@TaiChino]

rajon rondo how u know

[@dcelo1072]

Remember all the people that said “i would like to see him try to do that in college”

[@nyk3334]

I love love love how he tries to get as close to the basket as possible. Sounds trivial? Watch how many dudes settle for 18 footers with 17 sec on the shot clock. Kinda reminds me of DeRosen. He gets to the FT line.

[@jaysee6817]

Zion reminds me of a more athletic Shaquille O’Neal👍🏼 he’s a beast for sure

[@sheridanclan6]

Coach K on Zion Williamson, "the most unique athlete I've ever paid to come to Duke"

[@sheridanclan6]

None of us know what happened but when it is on tape that Zion was "asking for opportunities from an occupational perspective, he's asking for cash in the pocket and he's asking for housing for him and his family", that is a bad look. So he asked Kansas but not Duke? Sounds like you are mad Duke is caught in this mess.

[@W3STSID303]

Objectively Moderate 😂😂😂

[@m.a.c.k.digitalmoneyalways201]

Objectively Moderate Um Zion? Or Zion’s stepfather? As they CLEARLY stated. That would be a man who married the kid’s mother, and tried to cash in. Like a lot of parents do because they’re low-income, and they’re child is about to make an institution millions of dollars; and they want some security, not sitting at home, broke, watching they’re son on TV. That’s why Coach K said to be CAREFUL putting negative light on the kid, because of the parents shortcomings, let alone the STEPDAD!

[@sheridanclan6]

MACK, that is a wonderful story. I was simply quoting from the following Bleacher Report article, bleacherreport.com/articles/2801250-zion-williamson-reportedly-asked-recruiters-for-a-job-money-and-housing?.com& As I said, no one knows what's true but certainly more is going on than Coach K would admit.

[@evilla123456789]

Collegiate athletes should be paid

[@RyJsLn]

"We have a bunch of basketball players this year"...... this interview is enlightening.

[@markJohnson-ot7ny]

Coach K has it really good when you have the respect of the High Kids , College Kids and the Pros Players. Finally, it hard to complete against that prestige. M

[@anthonystroman8407]

Coach K would say anything with the next great player up.

[@qtip8907]

Zion is the same size as Zach Randolph and he can jump like Vince Carter

[@davidchandler6885]

zack is like 4 inches taller

[@AS-fz5dp]

David Chandler Zach is not 6’11

@@AS-fz5dp No , he's 7' and he's been that ever since high school in Kokomo In.

[@AS-fz5dp]

El Tigre if he’s 7ft cousins is 7’3

[@srigoutham7176]

Wow!!! espn has put out a non Lakers topic !!! Is it real or Am I living in a dream ?

[@georgecastro3984]

sri goutham Zion joins the lakers 💀

[@100ovrbatmanbron7]

y’all really bitch about everything

[@Soulandbone]

They almost never talked about the Lakers in past years. Cavs and GSw mostly. So whats your problem exactly?

[@wavegod7650]

100 OVR Batman Bron word

[@TommyTomTompkins]

Could it be a dream? project bling bling

[@kellyharper8072]

My coach. Legend. Go Duke. Been a fan since before it was cool to hate them. Classy guy.

[@malaunshoes5934]

Zion is a very great player very mature & humble his name shall live forever 🏀🏀

[@floco803.9]

ZW!!! 🔥🔥🔥 South Carolina Stand Up

[@drice8777]

Zion is gonna be a legend

[@ashocktoseeu4725]

The kid been ready for the college scene since his sophmore year in high school and now he's ready for the NBA. Damn

[@DeadBeanz23]

When coach k says he is the most unique athlete to ever play. U know he going to be a monster in the nba. Take his words serious. Coach k a goat of all coaches.

[@sheeshslime]

Cam reddish definitely my favorite from duke 💪🏿

[@college9767]

All the Duke freshmen keep up the great work

[@86chucktownboi]

I’ve always admired how coach k always backs his players

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

These kids getting better and better

[@titushackworth3575]

Zion W. looks and plays like Larry Johnson from UNLV! at least in the paint!

[@JM-qt5mg]

True. Maybe a more athletic Julius Randle

[@dripcity4682]

Zion is shawn Kemp with handles period.

[@bernardlwright1282]

Reminds me of the fad4 of Michigan but the only difference the Duke Blue Devils will win the 2019 National Championship in sweep the March madness tournament.Go Blue Devils

[@homelesstogreatness6626]

A high five with Zion will probably crush half of my bones.

[@bigbucky9098]

Meanwhile Lakers Road to 79-3 NBA 2019 Champions!

[@chaotic5907]

Big Bucky only if y’all give Andre Ingram more help smh

[@kinglord3980]

Lakers ain't going to playoffs this year

[@davidwillingham8476]

LeBron will be 2018-2019 MVP and leading scorer with 34.7 PPG!

[@wacus001]

U forgot to include Lakers playoff record : 16 - 0

[@Sugarhilljah]

LMAO!!

[@reems4325]

I CANT WAIT to see Zion play in the NBA. Take my money

[@jonathanwilliams0824]

Why not finish school at Duke? At least let him get 4 years in so he can get a college degree. Look at Tim Duncan. He played at Wake Forest and graduated with a degree.

[@reems4325]

If Zion wants all 4 years at Duke, then I'll support him all the way. However I feel his talent belongs on the biggest basketball stage in my opinion. Either way, can't wait to see him in NBA!

[@jonathanwilliams0824]

@@reems4325 Like I said, 4 years of college: degree. 4 years smarter.

[@reems4325]

But what's his goal? 4 years smarter? Or starting his NBA career and having an extra 3 years in his youngest most athletic body. Pretty sure he's going to pick the NBA lmao. And I'll be back to this comment when it happens.

[@2kVue123]

He said the same exact thing about Bagley last year. How many “most unique” players are there?

[@Sequel7]

This guy is gonna thrash the nba.

[@boombam9962]

I love coach k. Best coach

[@themalestoic5591]

I like how espn ignores the fact that Rj Barrett is the best player on the team.

[@adamabdellatif2735]

"We have a bunch of basketball players this year" - Coach K Big if true

[@TheGemGaming19]

Most of the people I knew who went to Duke who played nba: luo Deng, Carlos boozer, grant hill, Brandon Ingram, jj redick, jahil okafor, etc I can't name them all but I know a lot more.

[@kohsmoger1567]

Kyrie Irving, jayson Tatum, jabari Parker, Bagley, and Brandon Ingram all went to duke

[@DoahandDucepodcast]

coach k know he dropped that bag

[@yos5177]

Doah and Duce podcast secure the bag alert BITCH

[@mattslev]

There’s no such thing as “most unique.” Something that is unique is one of a kind.

[@charleswhy977]

Well said coach K

[@TheOneKeyToLife]

Zion and Barrett are gonna be fucking special..

[@pharaohdallaswilliams5077]

Yup... 1 and done... They NBA BOUND

[@ajk9420]

2:02 “ a frr” translation “ a freak of nature “

[@chicagobulls6521]

Very good coach!!!!

[@billo4813]

He was about to say a freak of nature 😂

[@ecliqxse9591]

This coaches are lucky enough , top players play for them

[@marcusdavisdavis8986]

I see a lot of y'all compared Zion to Charles Barkley are you kidding me Zion is it a league all his own he is a freak of nature... Duke will go undefeated this year and when the championship

[@henrymanahan2764]

Zion should be in the NBA

[@SuperDUKE109]

I think RJ Cam and Zion have the chance to be the best guys to ever walk through Duke. I’ve only been watching since around 01 but man these guys look special. Tatum, Reddick, Ingram, bagley, etc. all came thru Duke and have been great pros since I’ve watched them but man these guys seem special

[@toynaround4341]

If you see the kids look at each other at 44 seconds. That's what it's all about. And Zion got it

[@doyoan8236]

Zion is a beast

[@budmontana8245]

All these free agents in the summer need to take a hard look at this class. If I was KD and was serious about leaving GS and winning a ring off his own back, he should look where Zion is headed and consider joining him. Imagine those two as SF and PF 🤐

[@jimmypage4753]

Lakers current leading team to draft Zion in lottery. We have the best record for the #1 pick.

[@henrydorval2223]

Lol

[@luissanjuan1072]

Really dude I don't think so

[@kimreed7789]

Coach K, come coach the pelicans, man that would be awesome

[@shak8154]

I hate Duke with a passion but I think Zion will be the next Megastar in the NBA.. Simply Amazing Talent!!!

[@gokublack7754]

I wonder what team Zion is going to end up on

[@thomasfelder2619]

Probably one of the teams that don't end up making the playoffs.

[@maxketchum4523]

Cavaliers

[@hammeraffe]

Celtic got hawks top 3 pick

[@isymfsbeastkaaak7728]

Imagine LeBron and Zion on the same team

[@elrodfromthe3539]

Good job Coach K.

[@juansute8550]

He sat their with a straight face and call those monsters outta space jam" these kids"???????? 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@9EtheRStaTiCShOcK]

He’s coming to BOSTON, watch what Danny does 🍀✌🏾

[@MrCooper101]

These guys are about to be something scary..

[@dnn32]

In today NBA, you gotta develop a good midrange jump shot to be an elite star. If zion doesnt develop a good midrange, his NBA team would never win. Look at ben Simmons, the sixers cant go to the finals and win just bc their supposed franchise player doesnt have a midrange and free throw consistency. Donovan Mitchell with his 6ft 3 is carrying Utah in offense bc he is consistent in that regard

[@xIpyschoIx]

Daniel franck you do realize he still drops 18+ with over 50% shooting if he had a jumper he’d be unstoppable. Their are teams who dont even shoot mid range shots. He has the tools to develop a pull up jump shot and a decent 3pt shot Donovan does alot of scoring but the reason they are good is gobert and the tools they put around him mitchell is just the cherry on top. We seen what ben could do when Joel was out so cut the shit.

[@dnn32]

@@xIpyschoIx you are saying "if he had a jump shot, he would be unstoppable". That's my pt. Without a jump shot, your offense is limited. Defenders just contain you outside the paint and you become unreliable. Even lebron, when none of his jump shots dont fall in, most of the time he doesnt have a good game by his standards. It's alarming to see Ben simmons having the same struggles as last year; it's like the dude didnt work on his weaknesses in the summer

[@TShorty929]

it's a lot more than what you're saying but I will say that you're not wrong

[@davidchandler6885]

well i still think to be most effective simmon should be point forward, he can use his skills more.. at guard position only he can do better is getting guys in the post which he only sometimes does

[@isthatapersonalattackorsom8844]

@@xIpyschoIx just was what Boston does to him in the playoffs, every team will start doing that to him in the playoffs

[@samhassan9897]

CAVS and SUNS new means of transportation to get from city to city will be on a ‘Tank’

[@nikolove5796]

They should be in the nba now

[@seadelirious9838]

People were saying this kind of shit bout Anthony Bennet... fingers crossed he’s everything I hope he’ll be.

[@rickyhoward81]

Sea Delirious don’t ever compare Zion and Anthony Bennett lol mad disrespectful

[@seadelirious9838]

Ricky Todd Lmao I feel where you coming from but if you saw A Bennet in college you’d know that dude was literally the first Zion. Edit: All about these dudes believing in themselves. A Bennett didn’t, I think Zion has the grit though for sure. That’s why my fingers 🤞

[@rickyhoward81]

Sea Delirious oh word lol I never saw him in college but I saw him in the NBA lol but Zion has skills that Bennet doesn’t have, like dribble, point guard passing skills, etc. I pray my boy don’t be a bennet 2.0 😓

[@seadelirious9838]

Ricky Todd Can Zion shoot? I haven’t been able to catch any college games so I don’t know much about next years draft class

[@rickyhoward81]

Sea Delirious he doesn’t shoot often but he be hitting 3’s

[@lavellwilliams8686]

Zion to the bulls lets dominate

[@marz4021]

Zion or Barrett who gets drafted first?

[@bigfoot2371]

Coack K's track record and reputation is how he lands all these top players, also they are friends out of school, so they decided to team and create something special for one year. Why not join one of the best programs in all of college basketball, and learn from the best college coach? Zion SZN Barrett SZN coming for everyone's heads.

[@schoolshooter2215]

I think it’s actually 40 inch vertical and not 45

[@kingsnationbaby4852]

Didn’t coach K say this about Bagley? Or something very close to this ?

[@jorductions]

Honestly the Hornets should tank for him. He could turn the franchise around

[@tyronerankin7191]

I been thinking the same thing.Like Bron went to Cleveland.Pure money in the bank

[@AbstractDigitalDNB]

Exactly fuck Marvin lol 😂

[@michaelherbert8018]

I hope so

[@schoolwork5667]

Yes bro hornets fan for life. Kemba throwing up those lobs like he did against the heat in the pre season game.

[@jermainejpshepherd2778]

Jordan refusing to draft Duke guys. Lol.

[@zacharyrizzo3952]

Zion is a badass first name

[@eliteplayzfortnitemobile9572]

Funny how RJ,Zion, and cam all made a pact to come to the Same school

[@williamwalsh1533]

I can't wait for Coack K to have his Pitino moment.

[@WO2411]

The torch will be passed down to Zion once Lebron leaves 👑

[@thomasfelder2619]

You never know.

[@Dreamer88keys]

TroubleMan Dblock Ben Simmons

[@mrrickstur]

Either Zion or Giannis

[@jfaustunc]

How much $ did Zion get to go to duke? Or did he just get a reach around from k?

[@chrismills2118]

Zion at 255 beastly

[@aaronwoodard54]

Zion been in the hyperbolic Time Chamber!

[@MrShaneVicious]

Williamson looks like a young Jamal Mashburn

[@juliuslugo2052]

He should be drafted by the Knicks.

[@MakeAWayDave]

did anybody see that blocc at @1:48? smh sheesh!... chits unreal

[@raybrozzo7850]

All this Zion talk is so warranted but RJ BARRETT MY GOODNESS THAT DUDES GONNA BE A CERTAIN KINDA TOP 3 NBA PLAYER AND MAYBE EVEN MORE THAN THAT.....I get why Zion gets most of the attention from an entertainment standpoint but RJ is gonna be winning NBA rings and man this is gonna be SO MUCH FUN TO WATCH....letz not forget about Reddish and then Tre Jones who looks NBA ready right now also running the offense its rediculous...they could seriously beat 5 NBA teams right now.....

[@juandoe7802]

Kentucky fans are more interested in how many NBA players they can produce more so that actually not underachieving each season and winning titles. UNC and Villanova have out performed both UK and Duke with much less...now images what they could do with all that talent? They brag about "watch this season, we gonna win it all! Kids out there, don't get brainwashed into thinking one-n-done is the way to go when picking a team.

[@trollman5720]

This nigga Zion is HULK he’s calm off the court humble when he steps on the court he turns into that beast 6’8 280 boy that’s lebron and he moves like a quick ass guard and jumps high as shit

[@jasonnicholasbryant]

Zion will be a Dallas Maverick 😁

[@octaviowest9892]

Update: Kd trades to Duke*

[@Tywithay]

I haven't seen a big man move like Zion since Chris Farley.

[@LeonardoDiax24]

Zion going to the Celtics 😂

[@9EtheRStaTiCShOcK]

Leonardo Diax indeed ❤️ beantown ✊🏾😎✌🏾

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

That would mean the death of the Lakers, lol.

[@johnnypyroex6269]

I think Cavs will get horse shoe in ass and get the #1 pick again to get Zion lol

[@monkeyb1820]

if so, the Celtics need to hire a 24/7 personal assistant to make sure he doesn't celebrate like Bias did.

[@itscalebgreen]

well this didn't age well

[@dillwrigth5736]

Hulk's the Atlanta Hawks need Zion bad him and Trae Young love to see it

[@dukeh8sunc]

6’7 version of Barkley

[@keelorock9168]

he lying like hell, yall know how many NBA Allstars went to duke ? A lot

[@AstroSully]

keelo rock He still young. When coach K was coaching them all stars they were younger.

[@paulb3966]

Kentucky still got better players. Duke really only got Kyrie and Tatum. Kentucky got AD, Booker, John Wall, KAT, Boogie, Randle

[@AstroSully]

Highschools got some decent players as well.

[@loyalfans-kxngunkasaxxx2223]

He's not lying the BEST player to go to Duke was Grant Hill & Kyrie then maybe Jay, JJ and Boozer... They've had a bunch of good players tho.. Zion at the moment is like diet LeBron, he said "most unique athlete I've coached at Duke" nothing about allstar.

[@jamais412]

Well he said the most "unique" not "best".