Is Zion’s weight really a problem? Ryen Russillo wants everyone to calm down | Get Up

Ryen Russillo, Jalen Rose and Mike Greenberg weigh in on the controversy surrounding how Zion Williamson looked during his 2019 NBA Summer League debut.
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[@richi1235]

Boban Marjanovic is very tall, but he is not 7'7", he is 7'3". I hate when someone just casually makes a guy a few inches taller or smaller, depending on the point he is trying to make, just so it fits the argument better. Respect the facts, Jalen ;-)

[@AnkitPatel-yi4lm]

Michael Schley but he is that tall...

[@AuburnFanSince2010]

Michael Schley But Kevin Durant is 6’11 or 7’.

[@T.J.M]

Michael Schley it’s at 6’9 but he even confirmed he is taller dumbass

[@adrielchapa7545]

Michael Schley Idiot there’s a picture of him standing nest to boogie and deandre Jordan he’s just as tall

[@AuburnFanSince2010]

Michael Schley Westbrook is closer to 6’5 than 6’3.

[@AaronSmith92]

Ryen Rusillo is the voice of reason when it comes to these ESPN hot takers.

[@attatara5364]

Jalen: Two heaviest players are "Boban Marry-yonovic" And "Zyen"

[@TheBlueDevilDuke]

We just going to ignore the fact Chuck was watching himself on TV lol

[@CrypticNight]

Damn Did Boban Marjanovic grow 4 inches over the summer !!!!

[@markomihajlovic4156]

Did he really say that Boban is 7’7 😭😭😭

[@legoatisthebestplayerevero2440]

They Better not have that one big bum on first take today.😂😂

[@CaptainRedbeard.]

Who?

[@raekwonsnyder159]

GoldfishOrgasm the Hollins

[@seany.1852]

you know they will

[@jingqi9106]

When Zion was at Duke, he was 280 and IN SHAPE. Zion is just a large dude, his natural build is huge. When the season starts he’ll be in shape, we’ll see then. I’m sure he’ll have a chef to optimize his body fat index in addition to personalized workouts. Besides, he’s so young and may not be done growing yet, c’mon now.

[@mr_knowitall]

Zion looks like the type of dude who would have to ease up in the gym lest he become too muscular.

[@Coldskin1]

@@mr_knowitall nba not about being muscular and bulky especially at his height

[@potatotomato9442]

Jing Qi bruh 280 is way to big in the nba for a sf and the pace is different and guess what happened his first summer league game... injury he needs to lose weight for a long career

[@CREOLEHEAT]

@@potatotomato9442, he didn't get hurt. He bumped knees with another player & the Pels held him out. Him not being in playing shape was the main reason why. Hell, outside of RJ Barrett, what lotto pick played in the summer league? Ja Morant has already had knee surgery & no one is even mentioning it

[@meredithleavitt5815]

Hes def done growing

[@Opulence94]

He didnt even say he wasn’t gone get in shape, he said calm down!!! Dont act like 9 minutes of a game , explains Zion for the next 10 years!!!

[@ronduece9066]

They didn't shut Zion down bc he's out of shape or bc of an injury. They got scared. He's immediately a top 5 NBA attraction. They shut him down as a precaution

[@polomame]

Tired of the media and lies, we all know Zion is not the second heaviest player in league. You’re telling me Zion weighs more than Embiid Drummond and jokic? Embiid is easily over 300 pounds(if you believe he’s 250, then you must believe kd is 6’9)

[@Tom-wf9cn]

Tako is also 300+

[@vibangigan5336]

They’re all 7 footers their weight is distributed differently. Also Andre the only one 280(google it). It’s not lies it’s just the fact that for his weight he is to heavy for a wing position and he gonna he to short to play the 5 his muscle only gonna work in certain match ups.

[@Ash-zx5wu]

Embidd is more likely anywhere from 280-290 now; since he came in at 240 for the NBA Draft ( he was a skinny kid then but since has put on a ton of muscle and fat while recovering from his foot injury) but he is also 7'2 so it was more acceptable (even then in a more proportional body it's risky). Drummond is listed at 280 and I believe that because he looks 280-290 ( came in to the NBA at 265) but he also is 7'0 feet tall. Zion is more likely 6'6 (college records show that as of then and he didn't seem to gain any height even when he stood next to Kevin Knox, who looked a whole 2 inches taller than him); with a 6'9 wingspan ( by comparison Draymond Green has a 7'1 wingspan at 6'7 and 1/2 inches tall). Now Kevin Durant is on the same boat as Ben Simmons and Giannis ( though not nearly as explosive) all three are (+/- .5 inches) 7 feet tall. Their weights are likely as given except for Giannis whose likely now 265-275 with all that muscle. 270+ for a man 6'6 whose not a power lifter or NFL lineman should not be acceptable ( even then its not good for long-term health) let alone an NBA player.

[@frosty2.010]

Yes, why do you think everyone calls him an athlete freak. Follow his high school records At 15 he was listed as 6'6 220 At 16 he was listed as 6'7 230 At 17 he was listed at 6'7 272(he gained 42 pounds in a year) At duke at 18 yrs he was listed as 6'7 285. This isnt the media genius, an actually that can be looked as at slander which is illegal. Zions dad was a football player at UNC and was listed as 6'5 270. I would t be surprised if zion was 320. It's not just the media, Zions personal doctors and even Coack K said that he was way over weight. Even if doesn't keep his weight in check, his career will be plagued with more injuries

[@itshiho]

"Can't play in the NBA at 280". Why don't they ask Shaq how much he weighed smh.

[@twu7569]

Just reminded myself why I haven't paid attention to Mike Greenberg and ESPN for years.

[@keithruffin8105]

STOP BIG BABY PLAYED AT 280LBS LEBRON AT 1 POINT WAS LISTED AT 265 WHAT ARE YALL TALKING ABOUT

[@awilliam1]

Big baby didn't have anywhere near the explosiveness zion does, which means nowhere near the same forces were put on his knees/ankles/etc.

[@keithruffin8105]

@@awilliam1 EXACTLY MY POINT SO WHAT MAKES THEM THINK HE WONT BE ABLE TO PLAY AT THAT WEIGHT AND ITS ALL MUSCLE 4% BODYFAT

[@desident]

Boban is 7.3 and no way that Zion is heavier then Embiid or Jokic that is BS

[@Khail707]

WitnessME when they say 280 their being nice

[@nelly3561]

WitnessME yeah they are also taller so their weight is more better distributed

[@jacquesschrap8932]

Zion is pushing 300 you nuts?

[@samuelkeay6560]

Lavar: You can switch gears with me any time Chuck: Very interesting, to be honest wit you

[@julezvern]

Zion is a defensive lineman who happens to be really good at basketball.

[@peterupinya2741]

Mark my words. Zion will be a double double machine. Year 3 he will be the face of the NBA. His energy and skill is greater than any prospect I've seen in the last 20 years.

[@peterupinya2741]

Mitchell D I disagree. He extremely talented and a hard worker. Let's see happens

[@Joes35]

@@peterupinya2741 doesn’t seem like a hard worker. He’s really good when healthy but he barely plays. He’s becoming street clothes

[@joshuahayes3079]

Being in shape and being slimmer aren't synonymous with eachother. Its very possible for him to be 280 and still be in shape. His goal should be being in shape. Whatever weight that is for him is for him. People act like lebron wasnt at one point at least 265 270. Nobody talks about it because hes in shape..just need to be in shape.

[@SincereDoper]

his weight will only be an issue if he lacks discipline entirely. he'll get his life sorted out, things will calm down, he'll get a nutritionist and you'll see him be around 260-270 without any problems. also, please stop comparing him to barkley, just look at that picture of young barkley... zion would eat him for a snack. they have entirely different frames. so while i think zion will get lower than 280, he might be the first guy who actually can play a full season at 280 and be fine. it's why everyone loves talking about him, we've never seen anything like him before.

[@EJD339]

Charles barely was a great player but zion could be a football player lol. That dude is crazy strong.

[@reggiep6471]

No one ever thought that his atheletism is the result of his size. His power comes from his muscles, his muscles add to his size!

[@timmichael7982]

Lol. Griff has repeatedly said Zion is working with a nutritionist and the training staff. It's a non-problem. The problem is ESPN talking about it every dang day. Even they have to get tired of it I would think.

[@rationalsportsfanatic7416]

I totally agree with you. It is overkill. And it seems so coordinated with so many analysts bringing it up. Why do you think they're doing this to Zion?

[@timmichael7982]

@@rationalsportsfanatic7416 ​ Just the media. They are on a 24 hour news cycle so they have to talk about something and need to make in interesting. They like to control the narrative instead of report on facts. They regularly build people up to tear them down. Just look at Lebron and KD over their careers or Tim Tebow. I'm sure there are a ton of reasons Lol.

[@B7ackTruth]

Yeah he's gonna be fine. They just needed something to talk negatively about.

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Hell no his body is gonna break down after a while

[@timchesser113]

Tbh his weight is one of his best qualities that’s what makes him so special

[@asurajeff6316]

140kg as a 6’7? Denggg the way he plays is very dangerous....

[@charlesmyambo]

Not really. More like 128kgs. That's 280lbs

[@LegendaryBeanBurrito]

“Shaq has entered the chat”

[@Bambino_60]

Another tactic to bash the Pelicans because they didn’t trade AD fast enough!

[@Bambino_60]

Michael Leonard get over this 👇🏽

[@CREOLEHEAT]

Zion isn't 280. He's 275 at the moment. He's not in playing shape. Not fat or hurt. I highly doubt he starts training camp over 275. He'll probably start around 265-270. Y'all acting like it's impossible for a 19 year old to lose about 10-15 pounds. He has millions being spent towards maintaining his health.

[@lolunderstated533]

When they list Jalens Credentials after listing Barkleys real list of achievements 😂😂

[@viewer4349]

Mean this in the most respectful way, honestly. How about a nickname for Zion? Zion 'Earthquake' Williamson?

[@garyaugustus1009]

That's as good as anything else someone will come up with....

[@viewer4349]

@@garyaugustus1009 I think, with 'Earthquake', if he turns out to be the real deal or a bust, it covers both? I don't know... I can imagine some ads though :0)

[@mikesanchez7836]

Unathletic 5'6 200 pound men talking about is someone out of shape sports talk is sometimes ridiculous

[@theworldisnotenough]

Larry Johnson was a 6'6" jump out of the gym guy @ 250lbs. Herniated disk wrecked his career. Check Larry Johnson's UNLV highlights he was big, but lean. Zion is not lean. Zion is more explosive than anyone has ever been at that weight, and that is going to put a huge strain on his joints.

[@awilliam1]

Agreed. His body will not last an entire 82 game season.

[@michaeljenkins7024]

Zion's coaches need to impress upon him that knees don't last forever, particularly for a guy his size; that dunking every open lay-up opportunity is going to hurt his length in the league and future health.

[@EAZYDOESIT]

FINALLY SOMEONE WITH SOME KIND OF SENSE 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@faxhandle9715]

Isn’t stamina the much bigger issue? And like Jalen said, effort. If you have enough stamina to get through the game, and put out maximum effort with natural talent, the weight shouldn’t matter. But his job, unlike a lot of other jobs, requires him to be in game shape, whatever that is. And any shoe company signing him to a 9 figure deal will surely care about how he carries his weight as well. :)

[@ianvinsmok2998]

Zion needs to slim down to 240-245 to sustain his health and body, 280 is just asking for an early Acl, achilles, knee injuries.

[@AaronSmith92]

You’re not a fucking doctor. Shut the fuck up

[@user-vl5pc9hz6v]

@@AaronSmith92 Do you know him? Maybe he is, maybe you are. Maybe you should shut the fuck up.

[@CREOLEHEAT]

That's too much weight loss. That could actually lead to injuries. He needs to drop to 270 & try to get down to 265. 260 at the lowest.

[@mr_knowitall]

Zion wouldn't be a unicorn if he wasn't this big. He's one of a kind. Stop comparing him to other 280 pounders. Their physiology doesn't map to Zion.

[@mike2687]

Barkley makes a great point about not knowing what Zion's body like and what a truly good weight is good for him... from my couch, he looks like he could get down to 265 and still have the same game--a bit quicker even... but he doesn't look like a guy that could ever get down to 235 despite being a little over 6'5" (without shoes). Hopefully he stays healthy and we see how it all plays out.

[@luckyallstar13ify]

There trying to push a narrative that isn't there. 3 out the top 5 drafted played a summer league game. Ja Morant had to have surgery in the offseason. Darius Garland was injured last year during the college regular season.

[@rayguerra5315]

Russillo only guy with common sense and Jalen is just talking to make an argument for no reason. ESPN will probably push Russillo out cuz hes the only one not entertaining these dumb debates

[@gunsgiftsgalleries7711]

If we have learned anything from the NBA over decades it's that compact, stocky players usually dont become elite. There are a few exceptions like Barkley ofcourse, but generally you want to draft long & lean type players. Maybe Zion proves this rule wrong, but i doubt it.

[@FixerEmulation]

Yeah you are right MJ KD and giannis fit this build perfectly. Miami Lebron was kind of an outlier tho. He was bigger faster and stronger than everyone when he was in miami/late first time cleveland.

[@HowtoBlue]

Thank you! Haven’t even seen him play for 15 min yet

[@wk3820]

He can still be effective heavy, but it shortens his career. The knees and ankles won't hold up in his late 20s. Lighten the load and have a 20 year career.

[@plantecsmiths1622]

Counter-view: his large muscle cushion his joints, enabling him to play a longer career !

[@tigerhoods7927]

Lol it wasn’t a issue when they was hyping him at duke.

[@dreamteam709]

Boban is 7′ 3″ not 7′ 7"

[@georockmann7113]

@Con I'm pretty sure he did not grow 3 inches outta nowhere

[@georockmann7113]

@Con I'm also pretty sure you're the one lying

[@Johnnewb]

When Jalen talks basketball, he's the only person people should listen to.

[@youngpro211]

word everyone calm down lol

[@imagaminggirl8166]

"He is 7"7 " What is jalen smoking?

[@JJMegatron]

Russillo and Jalenn the legends

[@sweetvibez7099]

Nobody really knows but he's been having that knee problem since highschool. His weight was never the problem. But yeah he should lose more weight in his lower half of the body just so he can be less pressure on his knee. But i honestly believe that Zion will do great in the NBA.

[@hassan415]

There is a difference between being in shape to play basketball (AAU/College) then there is nba shape. But that’s known. What’s not is what Zion should weigh for the seasons grind. It’s something Zion has never experienced so he has figure it out. That’s why rookies have up and down play spurts. They’ll all hit the “rookie wall” but zions might come faster. But it should be better in his second year and beyond because he will have figured out what’s best for him in said rookie season. Only way this topic comes back up is if he doesn’t figure it out. In 2019-20 I just can’t see how science wouldn’t assist him. Weight won’t be the issue. Can he add to his game will.

[@AkioAkemi]

His jump shot looks like Anthony Bennett's. He should be just as worried about that.

[@georockmann7113]

No it doesn't.

[@HeCreative]

Funny you say that Anthony Bennett shot 46 percent from three last year in g league

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

This whole topic is dumb..if Zion hadnt gotten hurt noone would be overkill talking about weight. He had a collision with another player ( knee to knee) and somehow this all turned into a weight issue?!!?!? I guess all the injuries we see in the NBA this season will be due to weight being the factor. KD ,Kawhi, CP3, KlayThompson all better lose weight cuz that was the reason they all got hurt

[@CREOLEHEAT]

Just shows how ignorant sports "analysts" are. Pels kept him out because they got scared. Simple as that. Zion is actually ten pounds lighter than he was when he was weighed at Duke. Never seen a player's career called over because of summer league.

[@danoasislives]

ok kids quiet ,the legend ryen russillo has a take on what it takes to be a superstar nba player

[@ryanthomas6405]

Also I’m about 90% sure the Pelican’s plan from the beginning was just to play him one game in SL.

[@endlessjoe]

The dude is a 19 year old athlete. He can lose 10 lbs just from taking a particularly large crap. The season doesn’t start until October. He’s going to be in shape. What a bunch of boring parrots

[@Elmyda-vc5ew]

Zion is a pro athlete! He'll be just fine. Lets let the season start before u tear him down for his size!

[@stevejames4232]

Nigga act like pro athlete aint gonna get hurt...... damn on that size that heavy, unless he is alien or some shit i dont see him having a long career..

[@starfish69420]

No it's not a problem because the season hasn't even freaking started so he has time....remember back in the day Oliver Miller 😮😮😮 now that was a big player an big ass baby huey...big baby

[@joerocha3127]

He will play his way into shape by like week 3

[@kylejayanun6326]

Boban is 4 pounds heavier and a foot taller than zion Let that sink in

[@juliocesarcastillosoni9331]

I think that the worst case scenario it's if he is the next Larry Johnson, big strong dude, that's going to have back problems in the next 3 years to come

[@manimavuso]

Zion has the potential to become the biggest bust in NBA history

[@awilliam1]

He does if he doesn't get in control of his weight

[@nicktillman7150]

The media still mad he’s in a small market so they’re trolling

[@utxtraining7413]

Zion isnt fat. That's a pretty solid 280. Once the season start and he up his cardio and start paying nutritionist he will go down to 270 260. Ive been 250 6ft 2 and athletic its not as heavy as you think. They thinking about as if they weighed that much.

[@Slappysan]

Rusillo telling Rose how draftees feel about Summer League play is laughable.

[@Mothernaturesamazing4180]

Zion is all muscle

[@ubadman1]

more concerned on his actual basketball game than his weight. but if you expect him to be a high energy player for 82 games at this weight you are kidding yourself.

[@danielgalea]

Finally someone with some common sense.

[@ervin9999]

I dont think people know the difference between overweight and not in shape... cause he's not fat, he literally looks the same. he's just not in shape. You can be skinny and still out of shape.

[@doctordrey3303]

Breaking news: zion ordered kfc,burger king, popeyes,pizza just watching these news.

[@markcatalan9376]

I only listen the opinion of ex nba who had been in league for a long time.

[@localjuju]

Anybody remember John “Hot Plate” Williams?

[@DonavanMcdabb]

RR must talk a lot of shit behind Jalen back in the office

[@eurostar0711]

He just needs to trim 10lbs of fat and add muscle around his knees to strengthen stability and durability of the knees and he will be golden. Since muscle weighs 2x more than fat, even when he is 10lbs leaner, the added muscle around his knees (calfs, quads, hamstrings) will pretty much have him back at the weight he is at right now. Basically, weight isnt an issue if you can reinforce his joints by adding more muscle around them.

[@t-vosavage5741]

1:52 damnit Jayln 😭

[@igethighhighhigh]

Lebron literally just said he was 280 last season 🤦🏾‍♂️ cmon bro been 300

[@nickhalfmann8397]

And LeBron had health problems. Lol

[@igethighhighhigh]

Nick Halfmann and how old is lebron 😂 you gotta know what you speaking before you do that

[@georockmann7113]

Where did LeBron say that?

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Lebron wasn’t that big at zions age. He was a fully grown man

[@mugenacz9246]

@@igethighhighhigh LBJ 280lbs muscle, Zion 280lbs fat.

[@wilchan8681]

well you want everybody to calm about his weight, but ESPN STILL cant calm anything zion related .. maybe you should told ESPN to calm down and talk about other rookie, NOT US ..

[@michaelrichardson9251]

Same topics every other day tho? You know it’s the offseason

[@SosaaaBrady]

I swear it's a drag waking up and seeing the same shit just different panelist

[@kittenmittensb1z138]

Boban is 7'3" btw

[@willierowsey3660]

This guy is 19 years old give him 2 years he is not LeBron "very rare talent" kobe did not start straight from high school I think they put a lot on these young guys & that's what they are young.. please give the young man time

[@robbydaicon]

Whenever you hear them say a guy can't, he either can or already has.....

[@deliz432]

THANK YOU RYEN RUSSILLO

[@ultralightbeing6080]

Ryan Russillo calm down. Can he sustain 82 games at 280, no. It's a simple answer. It's a legitimate concern

[@demonNthesn0w]

How can you say no. Let him play a season before you comment

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Psn: HeartBreakBed when he’s injured we’ll see

[@demonNthesn0w]

@@kefkapalazzo1 so if he gets hurt it's because of his weight. Sure buddy. If he break his arm are you go blame it on his weight.

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Psn: HeartBreakBed sure whatever

[@demonNthesn0w]

@@kefkapalazzo1 sure whatever because I'm stating facts and you are hating on a kid

[@AlayeDaaji]

Zion has a noticeably poor gait when he walks. He's never had great posture but it got worse since he's left Duke. The weight complicates things because it'll only make things worse. He'll always have to play at a certain weight until his posture is adjusted. He needs a chiropractor, a physiotherapist, an athletic training plan/program and a dietitian; all of which the Pelicans can provide.

[@flametepig3356]

Chuck : I was fat

[@dotzdemon]

Zion vs tacko on a Tuesday could be the end of his career.

[@SpaceCadet44]

Overweight with 40 inch vert

[@jalenkeown]

Zion:**bumps knee** ESPN: Is Zion's weight a problem?

[@brorecklesss]

Fr

[@marcm7692]

Have you guys every thought that maybe his size is why he’s so good at what he does? If he changes his body structure out of no where it would affect his game and he would lose his attributes

[@dontfall2476]

Zion is pure muscle. There's literally a picture of him in like February with his shirt off flexing. He's a freaking hybrid. Losing weight will be difficult, unless he does what ufc fighters do, and lose 15 pounds in a week, but he'll be physically weaker. Zion has amazing genetics, like shaq and lebron. If he doesn't keep up with conditioning, like shaq did, he would end up like shaq. Plus, if zion doesn't learn how to control his basketball abilities, like D. Rose, he'll end up like D. Rose. LeBron's upper body is way bigger than his lower body, but lebron spends a million a year, and knows how to control his abilities.

[@Seethi_C]

Boogie can teach him how to cut weight fast

[@gilligan9849]

I mean, Zion definitely needs to lose some weight. 6’7 is average height in the NBA. You can’t be that heavy at 6’7 in the NBA anymore

[@deputydogg9993]

They Neva seen nobody like Zion, he is gonna b A husky guy like Charles But bigger.

[@Matt-bs8pf]

Yall talk about this shit everyday brooo

[@youhatelosing6432]

Zion looks like young Charles Barkley and they both have similar game style

[@krunkformula]

Dude looks like he has 10% body fat. What weight to lose?

[@booker4984]

krunkformula No he does not. Do you know what 10% look like?

[@krunkformula]

@@booker4984 yes I do. 10% is an exagerration but he isn't carrying a ton of fat. He is well within a normal range just based off of the eye test. He has 15 pounds to lose at best.

[@krunkformula]

@@booker4984 been a wrestler and a part of wrestling since I was a kid. Have gone through or seen people go thru body fat testing every year for the past 10 years. I know what 10% looks like.

[@booker4984]

krunkformula I mean at 10% most athletes should have abs. I’ve never seen Zion without a shirt but I feel like (like most men) the majority of his fat is in his stomach and thighs. And it’s not just fat. He has to cut weight so the stress on his joints doesn’t end his career.

[@krunkformula]

@@booker4984 if you are losing weight at 7-10% body fat you are only doing more harm to your body than any good that could come from being lighter. I'm telling you right now he has little body fat. You see the way his jersey fits on his body he isn't carrying much fat at all. He has some to lose, but he is by no means any 'fatter' than your average NBA player. He is just built more like a football player in his frame. He would be a great D lineman.

[@acewalker.3915]

Who are these C and PF that can guard on the perimeter they talk about all the time?

[@hotfire9038]

I can’t wait until Zion Williamson dominates and changes the Game!!

[@hotfire9038]

Bob Ross sure!!

[@awilliam1]

I've been saying it for a while. Yes, zion is all muscle..but it doesn't matter. It is unlikely he will last an NBA season at that weight. Even if he is in shape, whichever team that drafts him (which ended up being the pelicans) would slim him down if they were smart. Yes he's a freak athlete but he's just too heavy. Everything that has to support all that weight even if it's muscle will break down over an 82 game season. Jumping, cutting, stopping, changing direction with the intensity he moves with is just too much for everything that has to support his muscles. The NBA just commands too much cardio to carry that much weight up and down the floor every night. Nearly if not every player that is even 6 inches taller than him weight much less. NBA players' bodies are typically lean and long and built for running. It's yet to be seen, but I believe if not this year then he will almost definitively enter future years at a much lower weight.

[@mrdavidashley6892]

I love how ryen Russillo came in hot, but didn't say shit! LOL he didn't say anything addressing Zion Williamson actual wait of 280 lb. I know these shows us prep for debate, but the bullshit has to stop somewhere.

[@RasenRendanX]

You guys can talk about the 1000s other players in the nba