JJ Reddick Says Zion Williamson is a 'Detached' Teammate | THE ODD COUPLE

[@antoinerogers2692]

Zion was like “CJ who?” 🤣🤣🤣

[@shaunedaniel]

Rob always seems like he’s doing something else. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikemills4007]

He just echoed everything Chris said and didn’t offer an original thought lol

[@cmax8719]

@shaune..hahaha you are right. Now I cant unsee that

[@gregorywright7263]

Rob is playing ball 😳 while talking a master multi Tasker

[@princellasmith7562]

😆😆😆

[@kjee09]

Because he realizes how CB dominates the conversation...Rob can't even get a word in at times bc CB talks over him...I'd be the same way too

[@A.Wojnarowski]

There's only one excuse: as a child star nobody has ever demanded him to behave. Othewise it's just basic manners we're talking about. This is the 3rd year he's been around the NBA ppl. He's had plenty of time to learn the etiquettes.

[@mxhughes]

Facts the excuses of bad behavior is crazy.Regardless how bad your front office is you hafta at least be respectable and respected by your teammates who are in the trenches with you.Society do everything they can to downplay a person's bad character

[@clipsedrag13]

this is what happens when kids are stars from childhood dead serious. he's never even had to think about life like that

[@scottfraser5994]

No kidding these guys making excuses is such a bad take

[@Lyndonswing]

Finally a comment that made complete sense! Don’t know what Chris is talking about……this narrative that CJ is not Harden….that is NOT what this is about. It’s about being a better teammate god dammit!

[@mxhughes]

@@Lyndonswing media are paid to play dumb which is worse than someone actually being dumb and given a power position

[@jicalzad]

I get that Zion's only 21 yrs old. But even though, he's only played maybe one complete season, he's technically been a professional basketball player for almost 3 years. Are you telling me, he hasn't learned that much in almost 3 years as a pro? When i turned 21, i started my 1st professional job. But i found out quickly, within the first year, about basic professional etiquette. I also agree that someone from the Pelicans should be communicating with Zion. I suspect that Zion's inner circle isn't exactly providing him with the best guidance.

[@calvinrevell8511]

Luhh

[@17thN.O]

Sadly, this is the current NBA (til the next lockout and CBA). The "superstars" are more important than the teammates, coaches and city. People are lucky if they decide to grace us with their presence and on special days they might *gasp* actually play.

[@nicholasburnett9269]

His momma is his manager so that tells me all I need to know about him.

[@Obiamajoyisrmd]

Were you raised how he was? Did you go to college? Is your job a “profession” or a job? Have you had millions of people stalking you, checking your weight, looking at your photos, and commenting on you, talking about your entire life on national media? Is your job physical and carries a risk of being injured? When you’re injured, what do you do? Let’s not be ignorant and compare ourselves to pro athletes. I’m a US trained surgeon and I wouldn’t be so naive to think I know what that life is like as a nba pro basketball player. Not just any player - ZION. He’s an extremely gifted guy who is living away from home, and has no friends his age to kick it with that are close to him. He’s a kid with no one showing him what to do. No real solid vets on his team. No one for him to emulate on how to be a great pro. The closest one he had was Lonzo, and he’s gone. That’s why teams need consummate pros like JJ, Taj Gibson, Eric Gordon, Steven adams, etc to show the young guys what to do. The pelicans didn’t have it until now with CJ. Some guys “get it,” and some dont. The ones that don’t get it need a little more push, more support, more guidance. There’s nothing wrong with that.

[@nicholasburnett9269]

@@Obiamajoyisrmd ........SHUT UP......

[@marcuscastillo6546]

You don't like what Ben Simmons or Harden did to get traded but okay for Zion to pretty much do the same thing. So Far Zion is a Bust!! Can't stay healthy, eats like an offensive linemen, but that's on the Pelicans? No way.

[@RohnnyBravo]

His health has been disappointing but a bust doesn’t average 27 pts and 9 Rebs at 20 years old. That’s a stretch. When he actually plays he can’t be stopped. That’s not a bust.

[@scottfraser5994]

Overblown over hyped overweight

[@marcuscastillo6546]

@@RohnnyBravo If he can't stay on the court or keep the his weight down what is he? He was drafted in 2019 and he's only played 85 games in almost 3 seasons. He may not be a bust, but he is definitely overrated and over hyped, and over weight.

[@jwilliams4308]

@@RohnnyBravo He's played 85 games and missed 86 due to "injuries" lack of availability and being injury prone for a young player give off bust vibes. Even with the numbers he put up in his limited time.

[@dariusewing6962]

scott fraser lol 😂 ok 26 and 12 is a bust sign mr up! Adam Morrison Jimmy Fredette Anthony Bennett! I could name a tone of Busts that never average 26 and 12 by the way he’s only 2 or 3 players to put up those numbers Shaq and Wilt was the others I believe...

[@benjaminberman6200]

Perhaps they should watch the whole clip of JJ on FT. JJ spoke about addressing Zion PUBLICLY in the locker room about becoming a more invested teammate and being more mature. He spoke about Zion not being “all-in” in his training or professionalism. The “Journalists” here should be doing more research here!

[@FBaned]

You know they half ass & don’t have time for that especially Rob. Rob usually fine away to hate on/dis former players turn media members because he seems to be afraid or upset they are getting/earning job in media more often now.

[@FBaned]

And that’s not to all the former players are amazing many of them are just as awful or worse then Rob ( K.Perk, E.Acho, & Ryan H ) all come to mind for me

[@562rodlbc]

Benjamin, it does appear that Rob and other journalists are insecure

[@G4MBIT]

@@FBaned K Perk is god awful.

[@RhinoTheHamster400]

The clip of JJ Reddick used was short go to first take for more information, in said clip JJ mentioned that he addressed Zion about being a Detached Teammate in front of their team mates

[@superdopehiphop]

Them both defending Zion is pure comedy!

[@aatiti2011]

Facts!! Let that be someone else *cough*cough* Steph (for Rob😂), Harden, or Kyrie. They would have crucified that person

[@jdawgkemp]

Defending him based on his age isn't fair?

[@nuafrica2929]

This is to be expected from two liberal nut jobs....

[@17thN.O]

I really is.

[@theworkethic]

@@jdawgkemp fair to me

[@chrismiller755]

Get ready for a lockout if players keep doing this.

[@carlsagan2607]

Buddy the lockout was guaranteed after Ben Simmons

[@mont-doggBeats]

@@carlsagan2607 the lockout was guaranteed after A.D.

[@jermainedevries5536]

I get the organisation has to take most of the blame for this, but these dudes are letting Zion off the hook.

[@ToasterForLife]

Zion is not “everybody”. He’s the face and supposedly the future of the team. He has to be a leader and reach out to very important newcomers. This is unacceptable.

[@eddierivers3250]

Exactly!!!

[@not_da2159]

No he doesn’t lol which is why he didn’t

[@lyndonchastain3181]

@@not_da2159 Lol Zion will never be on Lukas level. He literally has Dallas on the verge of being Top 4 seed with average players around him

[@batman3218]

@@eddierivers3250 4

[@duhh4641]

That man 21...Chill tf out

[@westleystone6577]

So we castrate Ben Simmons for demanding out after taking a big contract but we’re encouraging Zion to do the same thing? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Pinkgreen190]

Agreed. If it wasn't a small market, they wouldn't be encouraging this mess.

[@bigsheed9003]

You really going to compare the Ben Simmons debacle to Zion’s situation? Ben Simmons literally left his team because he is afraid of shooting the ball! That has never happened in the history of basketball!

[@westleystone6577]

@@bigsheed9003 you don’t know that’s why he left.

[@bigsheed9003]

@@westleystone6577 what are talking about? He literally got mad because his coach said he don’t know if he could win a championship with him. He was upset because Embid criticized him after he passed the ball on a wide open dunk! Did you watch last year’s playoffs? Ben Simmons is afraid to shoot the ball because he can’t shoot from the free throw line either. The guy left Philly because they roasted him and he couldn’t take the criticism. That is nothing like what’s happening with Zion.

[@westleystone6577]

@@bigsheed9003 he’s said that all had nothing to do with it. He just wanted a fresh start as he worked on his mental issues. Anything else is projection and people assuming things based on how they feel about him.

[@josh0766]

I usually agree, he’s a young athlete and there are not a lot of young players that are gonna come in and do the right things all the time. Having said that, JJ is a former teammate, who has been around other young players on other teams, so when he makes a big deal out of it, I think we should all listen and stop giving the he’s young excuse.

[@kevinmoton7326]

Either he is young or not.

[@aatiti2011]

💯💯💯

[@luewill654]

Bra everybody not social I doubt kawhi out here texting every new teammate jj just in his feelings

[@josh0766]

@@luewill654 according to JJ, that’s the norm in the nba, idk any nba players and you don’t either, so I would take his word over yours.

[@Christopher._M]

That's not a big deal. What is a big deal is his weight problem.

[@randomthought6681]

Got disturbing news for the kids here. Kobe was a “detached” teammate early on in his career too. Wasn’t very friendly, and didn’t hang with the other teammates. Don’t believe me look it up

[@Rmasters08]

Kawhi literally did the same thing to the Spurs. Everyone blamed the organization, when everyone knew Kawhi didn’t want to be there and did everything to get out. A spurs organization who’s track record is top tier in terms of being player friendly. Kawhi didn’t receive the animosity like Zions getting…

[@cynthiaharris2561]

I’m with Chris …The team should have made sure Zion and CJ talk …, poor leadership move!

[@DunnD]

Can't really do that when he's left to go 2357 miles away to do "rehab" and won't communicate with the team. How do you set up with a meeting with a dude who's basically ghosted the team and his teammates. (Not the first time either) You say poor leadership, can't lead someone who has opted out. Dude never gave the Pelicans a fair shake from the beginning. They will trade him because it's getting too toxic but this is NOT on the Pelicans as much as it is on this manchild.

[@TheJayblaze3]

These are GROWN ASS MEN, this generation is softer than king cake with vanilla ice cream. Zion aint no child,if he was not playing basketball,he would be old enough to be drafted by the draft.

[@CBrown]

Regardless of what's going on with the Pelicans front office, I really don't like the way players are controlling things in the NBA by holding out, being detached, or straight up tanking for trades if not out right demanding one. It's not that I want players to be stuck somewhere they don't want to be (that's what Free Agency is for) but as just a fan of the sport it sucks that there's teams that can't get it together because the best players can just do this. New Orleans risks just being terrible until they maybe get a Giannis or Ja Morant type of player who wants to be the guy to fix it. And it's not just New Orleans: Portland, OKC, Detroit, and some others are equally screwed.

[@dariusewing6962]

I love it because the players are a business too... these guys understand that they can control your own situations and learn how use the business and not letting the biz use you 😉

[@manz7860]

@@dariusewing6962 I mean they are hurting their own stock. Ben simmons is a wussboy and zion is the black Kirby. Won't ever root for either of them. Ja Morant on the other hand...

[@chadwoff7892]

Next CBA will put a end to this bet on that

[@allenmk138]

@@dariusewing6962 There's something called a contract. Most of these guys ain't honoring that, and that's the problem. They're signing 4-5 yr contracts, then requesting trades the following season. If you didn't like the team, then just leave it in free agency instead of signing a guaranteed contract then sitting out to get traded.

[@dyrldouglas2087]

Zion is on his way out. He could be traded before he escapes from the Big EZ.

[@jaxsoncarter952]

He ghosted Brandon Ingram from practices and team trips. His parents control him and his media

[@901Wes]

And they’ve been doing an astronomically shitty job …

[@weightpushweight5769]

What do mean from practices? They were supposed to workout together?

[@JumpOffBiggSean]

Mr "what's going on gentlemen" mark 😂😂

[@ivanviera4773]

Oh boy Zion does not care about the Pelicans

[@Pinkgreen190]

The Pels would be nuts to even offer him an extension. They need to pull the plug before he does.

[@jermainelaw1077]

I'm with they guys on this one. Zion probably want thinking about calling cj. No beef but he's like I don't even know dude. When I see him it will be nothing but love. I know he's like damn, if I knew the media was about to take it this far, I just would have called him. Gahhdamn lol

[@realspitter2727]

@@miitheweirdartist6794 he don’t care bout no damn CJ McCollum. Doesn’t want to be in NO

[@mxhughes]

@@realspitter2727 most of these players don't care about the locations they in that don't mean you don't handle your business.He's a billion dollar industry feelings get left at the door

[@darnellwilliams8783]

@@miitheweirdartist6794 the pelicans front office is mediocre they let Lonzo ball walk that's why Zion mad then they traded for a has been in Cj column

[@dre32pitt]

"We know Stephen A. WAS a good journalist."

[@nigato57]

😂😂😂😂😂😂the amount of shade was crazy 😭😭😭😭😭

[@joshuabrown3591]

I think he only said that because he’s no longer a journalist. He’s a commentator/TV host now

[@dre32pitt]

@@joshuabrown3591 That's definitely the PC answer, but we all know what he meant.

[@CharlieXFBA]

How was that shade? He's no longer a full-time journalist.

[@cesarbriones2419]

😂😂 U know these two muthafkrs are just having the time of their lives crating content and cashin👍🏼

[@hent1438]

Zion obviously wants to go play with two of his friends & former Duke teammates in New York.

[@PrinceCortezJones]

At least somebody sees what's going on lol.

[@quentinsowell3704]

He don't understand how life works....u don't get what u want take the cards your dealt

[@jctslice]

@@quentinsowell3704 he's watched the nba and seen dudes quit to get what they want, so he's giving that strategy a shot

[@mocancer8485]

@@jctslice I don't want to entertain that thought because he realistically is injured plus doing regardless feasting BUT if this is found out later it is you called it Jared I would literally come back and give you your credit and props..

[@mocancer8485]

*Reckless eating*

[@Haddonfield63]

They gave Zion a million excuses. A man is a man. CJ is a better player than Zion has played with yet. Accomplished way more in this league than Zion looks like ever will. Humble yo damn self. That’s why he can’t stay his over eating ass on the court

[@michelangelooliver2590]

Zion was an all star in his sophomore szn while CJ has yet to make it

[@Haddonfield63]

@@michelangelooliver2590 Zion was an all star off name only. CJ been getting buckets in this league for years. Zion ain’t sniffed the league yet.

[@shamichaelthompson6713]

Bruh why are we talking about Zion?? All this time given to Zion should be given to the best player of that draft, Ja Morant.

[@jrsmith1998]

How does chris and Rob ONLY have 148K subs??????

[@MrDeeman222]

NBA needs to get rid of these small market nomad teams, who cares about Memphis or Minnesota, New Orleans, Oklahoma City and Charlotte.

[@manz7860]

Lotta money in those cities/states. Unless your goal is to be the Clippers 2nd to the lakers, even if you're doing better

[@black_iraq_warveteran150]

😂😂😂

[@chadwoff7892]

Yeah because they would make more money just having like 10 teams wtf you talking about

[@MrDeeman222]

@@chadwoff7892 you must be from a irrelevant city 🤣

[@flyguy7825]

He doesn't wanna be with the Team gets I think it's pretty clear that Zion Williams wants to leave New Orleans pelicans

[@dsteele2332]

Rob makes a good point about having a mentor on the team but hell the guys are so young the damn vet is 28 lol

[@rageowens]

exactly teams are so ever changing these days, it’s literally kids leading the kids on bad teams

[@eddierivers3250]

No excuses 28 is a grown man it’s not that hard to reach out these dudes need to grow up

[@rageowens]

@@eddierivers3250 that’s a good point, it’s was no need for the comment period from cj honestly, zion ain been too a practice in 10 weeks, he clearly ain playing absolutely no time soon, wtf they needa talk for at this point? 😂

[@eddierivers3250]

@@rageowens it’s not the point you still reach out it’s called faking it till you make it I’m tired of this coddling crap reach out to the dude CJ didn’t asked to be traded to the pelicans this has become a problem and everyone wants to ignore that when fans are paying to see these dudes play just for them to keep forcing their way out off teams

[@Frostie323]

"Detached" what does that mean? Is he supposed to run up and hug every teammate? Why can he just play.

[@not_da2159]

Facts this whole situation is overblown

[@02REESE]

I'm a big Carolina fan but I can see how and why JJ Reddick was around as long as he was. He's old school and sensible. Zion and frankly any "top tier" player of today has the problem of only knowing their teammates on and around the court. Because of playing so much AAU ball it's the only way they know how to relate to people because basketball is the only social setting they know. They didn't spend any time in college as students or regular people. It's sad man.

[@t-god2439]

Probably hurt your soul to say that first part huh? 🤣 but jj never could win those big games

[@ezekielross1990]

Rob always needs examples 🤣 you gon sit there and take this truth!🤣 Love the show guys, need more episodes!

[@GMoney324]

CJ McCollum want to be here, Josh Hart wanted to be here, NAW wanted to be here, none of those players wanted to be traded. Who cares about Zion, they should’ve drafted Ja Murant!! Period

[@tradariusmaddox6827]

Well they didn’t.. move on

[@JayTheRealest1]

*Let's see if NBA fans criticize Zion as much as they've criticized guys who've done far more for far longer, before they left their team. Buddy hasn't even been healthy for more than one year and hasn't even finished his rookie contract.*

[@renewd]

With his injury history, it would be amazing if he is offered that 5 year contract.

[@Richiereach1]

TBH it might be whats best for business. Because Chris makes a good point if they sign him to the max they can at least trade him for another max player or multiple quality players. And the team that trades for Zion at least gets him with years of control.

[@j-short5431]

When we we start blaming Zion for anything?

[@ADG.Est.1988]

You 2 gentlemen made great points

[@eastgate6134]

Most teams only care are about shared revenue, merch and tickets sales. Thats why its stupid for ANY athelete to leave they career in the hands of bad front offcies. They will pay you but you wont win. Every owner not dedicated to chips. NO is one of them

[@JW-gr3mx]

With money, especially great money...comes great responsibility..I don't think people understand how insane it is to have a Job that pays you 40 million dollars a year at 21 years old....never hold excuses for poor behavior when people are being thrust into the financial 1 percent based on salary

[@ninopap7677]

But why would NOLA sign him to £180M if he doesn't want to be there? Yes they could try to trade him later but if the team you want to trade him to is not where Zion wants to go they won't take him as they're going to be in the same situation as NOLA so why give up assets for Zion who don't want to be there?

[@titoaskeladd2639]

Don't worry, he would only be signed to a £132M rookie max.

[@jewbego5323]

"Nola" sounds dumb

[@lostinawareness7979]

Being young has nothing to do with it. He's been a teammate in some shape or form in his life more than he hasn't so he knows proper team etiquette

[@GunnHillfiger]

Zion is a momma's boy that cares more about cupcakes than being the man. Of course he doesnt text teammates. Like an adult. He's busy eating pop tarts

[@tj5779]

If he didn't wanna play in NO then he should've made it known BEFORE the draft. Eli Manning forced his way out of San Diego and got traded to the NY Giants on draft day. His dad Archie basically facilitated it. If his family knows what's best for him they should've done the exact same thing. Kobe got traded from Charlotte to the Lakers on draft day as well. It's been done plenty of times before and there's no reason why it couldn't have gotten done again. Especially with the way basketball is today.

[@dang4524]

Zion has been famous since high high schools dunks made it to youtube before he even went to Duke....He knows how to act and especially how not to act. If he wants out-just be upfront about it and work on making that happen.

[@KingGiL7]

Zion is weird

[@caper087]

SAS shouted rob Parker out in first take today my guy

[@brob8204]

Zion is not a leader, yet. He's a big boy who can score and play basketball. He also has some amazing athletic gifts. Here's another case where, and I'm not a Duke fan, but where a few years of extra tutelage and guidance from Coach K and his staff would have done wonders. This is a kid who was not ready for the NBA (to be a professional athlete) and I just don't think there is a lot to dispute about this. JJ Redick (annoying, punk, whatever) knows exactly what he's talking about here.

[@mocancer8485]

JJ was a baller who should have won at least one 🏆 with the great shooting and difference maker he makes on many teams (Orl, Phil, LA CLIPS, NOLA,)

[@eightybarsyouletemgo]

Even Cj asking what big trade 🤣🤣

[@leewilk9550]

I'm a Saints fan and trying to be a pelican fan but if Zion forces his way out and the Pelicans trade him the New York of all teams they might as well get rid of that franchise I mean all we need is the Saints and lsu.

[@williamgreen2507]

Ya New Orleans a great city but not for basketball. They need to relocate to like Seattle, Tampa, or maybe idk Canada.

[@realspitter2727]

Rob always acting like he knows what to ask people in an interview. Everything is not set up to satisfy your appetite Rob lol everything doesn’t need textbook investigative questioning

[@jamesmills9546]

Facts hes the guy on the bench like id have dunked it

[@dariusewing6962]

Well his career is in journalism! Lol 😂 he was a beat writer for newspaper in Detroit so he’s just thinking like a journalist

[@MrDeeman222]

Rob Parker for President

[@chinlawson9530]

Um he's a journalist.. that's exactly what he's supposed to do...

[@jamesmills9546]

@@chinlawson9530 no hes supposed to get the interview not talk about other journalist questioning

[@coryjack606]

Imagine if Donovan Mitchell, Zion, and Dame teamed up lol. LeBron created MySpace, KD made Facebook, now there’s about to be a TikTok 🤣

[@jrsmith1998]

They would be trash 🗑

[@coryjack606]

@@jrsmith1998 Just like Tiktok lol

[@mrrational2046]

So unfair, he’s a third year player

[@901Wes]

As opposed to all the other young players who can at least behave appropriately …

[@jnorth5689]

Did you see Zions face when the pelicans drafted him ? Dude never wanted to be there.

[@ChavisGreenard]

Unfortunate message to all small market teams: Superstars and even star players don't value fan bases and cities like Detroit, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Portland, Cleveland, and places like that. It's all about money and living the high life. Add to this that many in the media pushes for everyone to be in a major market and many hate small markets in general. Zion wants the bag and a bigger city to play for. It sucks, but it is what it is.

[@chadwoff7892]

Thats why the next CBA is going to be brutal for the players. Nba owners are about to put the hammer down and take back control.

[@ChavisGreenard]

@@chadwoff7892 Yep and the players can't be mad at anyone but themselves.

[@chadwoff7892]

@@ChavisGreenard Facts actually looking forward to it, because this is way out of control!

[@562rodlbc]

Lebron played in Cleveland and increased the value of the Cavaliers ten fold despite having horrible ownership and management, Tim Duncan played in San Antonio, KD played in OKC p, so the small market Narrative is false.

[@brandonozoria4371]

Sacramento Kings should move to Las Vegas… Oklahoma City Thunder should go back to Seattle…

[@BrooklynUSA]

A fellow dentist of journalism not being cordial or welcoming to a fellow dentist of journalism is not surprising.

[@901Wes]

At this point they should trade him to NY . Let’s see how he enjoys Dolan.

[@MIGGYME1]

Feel bad for the pelicans. Felt good losing AD because of the 2019 draft,get a player in zion that most people considered to have GOAT potential,now to losing him for nothing. Wheres david stern when u need him

[@clipsedrag13]

LOL YALL BE FOR PLAYERS RIGHTS UNTIL ITS YOUR TEAM LOSING THE PLAYER THEN YALL WANT THE POLICE TO COME HELP

[@bradyparker4001]

@@clipsedrag13 All for player empowerment but the players are digging their own grave. The owners are going to screw them over in the upcoming CBA

[@MIGGYME1]

@@clipsedrag13 who is yall? Tf u talking bout?

[@chadwoff7892]

@@bradyparker4001 FACTS!

[@Malaki727]

I would give zion away with sign n trade fast as HELL

[@geraldpowell4403]

He is not going to play as a pelican so obvious. Great argument on why players should not get crazy rookie contracts.

[@roroonthegogo653]

Rob stay on his phone 🤣

[@harlequin75]

How do you know Griffin didn't call for a meeting?

[@anthonyhilton1709]

His family has alot of influence in his decisions. He's overweight and two surgeries. His willingness to stay in shape will be his downfall. Sometimes fame and money makes a person content. It's really sad He's been put on a pedestal since high school. 😪

[@jrsmith1998]

Idk man. I’m not that fond of Zion as a star ⭐️

[@sw5401]

I agree, JJ Reddick acts like Zion is the owner of the team. If Zion was an older player I would agree but this guy is only 21 years old, has barely played and has no leadership skills! Let's stop trying to make this kid into something he's not and let it happen naturally. It may never happen but right now he's still young

[@ItsLaforge]

Texting someone is acting like he owns the team?? Zion cant do nothing wrong its so funny its always the team or the familly…. Dude is a big baby cant say hi to someone… im the same age its not hard to be around the team/ teamates.. you usaly work on your injury at the facillities…. But zion just go away doesnt talk to anyone

[@ItsLaforge]

If you left your job cuz your sick/injured and then just stop taking or picking up your managers call…. Thats the companys fault right? Its not your fault….. like cmon im 22 ive had jobs at 17 you learn leadership by acc being a good person pretty simple, if it aint zions way then he pouts

[@slimeballdj5135]

They just letting Zion completely off the hook, disrespecting cj as if he not good, just sucking the skin off Zion it make no sense and how come we don’t ever hear from his big ass it’s always his team or his mom he need to get his act together and grow up be a grown ass man for once and stand on some front instead of hiding in the shadows like a lil boy

[@jcrazy187]

You can't defend that. It's called being a professional.

[@DariusClarkWallace]

CJ is 30 years old... why would he want a text from a 21 year old who he won't even play with this year 🤣

[@BenBaldwin]

Damn really digging in that ear lol

[@dreamseller7909]

If they sign Zion to that contract it will probably be the worst contract in nba history he will never be healthy look at how many times hes been hurt he gets hurt in the off season at 21

[@sonicboommusicgroup9813]

Rob ready to call JJ racist 🤣😂

[@bambam0284]

I know CB didn't just say that Simmons worked his way out of Philly.... CB been bashing Simmons almost every day about not playing. The media sum else 🤣

[@ShoeCrewTV]

I think Zion Needs change and needs a fresh start problem is he hasn't produced so teams might not want to take a risk on him and I feel the pelicans aren't the organization for him. When he was on the court he was dope. Feel like he needs to lock in get right mentally it can be tough dealing with the pressures of being the face of a franchise. Everyone wants that title its another thing to embrace it.

[@riclee9504]

I hate to say it but I already think he's done. His frame just makes it impossible to stay in BB shape. Sure he'll bounce around the league for awhile but I see Larry Johnson all over again

[@EnZo7992]

Ok yeah it’s understandable that he didn’t reach out to CJ because he’s away from the team and preoccupied with his injury/rehab, and he’s only 21 so maybe not ready to take on that team leader role I get that, if he was just any other player but…he’s not just any other player, he’s a former #1 pick chosen to be the franchise player for a team, in turn that makes the Pelicans “his team”. His team to lead and to elevate towards greatness, and to top it all of about to be making over 200 mil. When your that guy, a call, text or any kind of communication to reach out to a new teammate needs to happen.

[@BaithNa]

Zion should have pulled a Kobe and demanded a trade on draft night.

[@austinclark007]

I thought the Lakers told the Hornets in advance to draft him with the expectation that a trade involving Vlade Divac would ensue to free up the cap space to sign Shaq.

[@manz7860]

@@austinclark007 kobe pretty much said outside of NYC, Boston and the lakers. He would've played international than play for NO. If he was serious I guess we'll never know.

[@datdude1021]

Zion is about the money. He gonna sit until the end of the season, come back and ball out and get that contract. And next year gonna be the same stuff

[@MROOOZZZZZ]

Not about being friendly, its about being a NBA professional, being a team leader (or pretending to act like one) to his teammates both old and new. Zion Williamson is young, inexperienced and immature (doesn't know any better) hasn't learned how to do that yet.... if it was only a text message or phone call to newest teammate and veteran NBA player CJ McCollum, that would have been good enough. When Zion returns to the Pelicans, guess who is going to be the new team captain and leader of the Pelicans? CJ McCollum hands down. If Zion doesn't want to no longer be a NO Pelican (he was highly disappointed 3 years ago he wasn't drafted by the New York Knicks) and in his mind, scheming/plotting a way to get traded while still under contract with the Pelicans and using his foot injury issues as an excuse a la Anthony Davis did to get forced traded to the Lakers, then it's really not about the New Orleans Pelicans basketball team/organization, it is about the top NBA drafted players who never wanted to be there in the first place and wanted to play for teams in the biggest NBA marketing franchises/championship teams like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Boston, Dallas etc for the bigger bring lights of the fans, popularity, exposure and more financially lucrative off the basketball court, money making opportunities. Zion wants to be forced traded to the Knicks (despite not being a NBA free agent) so he can play with his former Duke University teammates Cam Reddish and RJ Barrett....Zion never wanted to be a New Orleans Pelican and his negative attitude certainly shows it.

[@karonmcdowell6176]

The owners should make a rule if u ask for a trade u go to base minimum money and not eligible for more money for 3 seasons.. im tired of these dudes trynna link up to win.. jus get ya team n beat my team without setting the deck smh

[@tinobrown1780]

It didn’t cross Zion’s mind to call CJ because he’s detached. No need to defend Zion in this case. He’s old enough to know etiquette.

[@drexlspivey3047]

How is David Griffen going to blame lebron for this debacle.??

[@mikemills4007]

Can Rob stop comparing working on a freaking radio show to playing in the NBA? Who cares if some of your producers aren’t friendly and detached. This is a professional sports league where hundreds of millions of dollars and peoples jobs are on the line. He’s 21. Not 16. He’s old enough to realize the mistakes he’s making and how to improve his situation no matter how slight

[@seanjones2456]

What I really want to know is if Rob Parker believes Tom Brady is finished?

[@kevinmoton7326]

I agree with Cris, get paid

[@Ddoughd]

I need more other that a former teammate

[@Jalenlane93]

Chris and Rob are jumping through hoops to defend Zion. It takes nothing to call Cj for 5min or to send a text.

[@MrPrometheus1190]

Trade Jabba the Hutt!

[@scottfraser5994]

Wow if we’re someone bigger he calls them wtf you gotta be a certain level before he gets in touch with you this ain’t a G leaguer Zion has been kept under raps since he came in no hard interview that I’ve seen he’s overweight injured too much and blown up how great he is play for years at a great level then talk right now he is just hype by you guys does he win when he plays nope

[@cornpop3821]

Zion = Dud

[@RyFair15]

I completely disagree with my guy Chris on this one. Signing the contract with no intentions on being invested is basically stealing. Signing is the best business move. Not signing is being a man, and a poorer millionaire

[@Erinxh]

The first caller sounded really hurt, had me laugh a bit but I do feel sorry for the man.

[@Dolliole]

He was grown enough to cash his check, grown enough to say he didn’t care for Griffith, grown enough to leak he didn’t think they was putting some real talent around him, oh even though he’s only been healthy one of the 3 years and fat for all of them but now he’s not grown enough to call a new teammate? GTFOH Zion has told those people don’t call me I’ll call you and he has everyone in the building on eggshells

[@Militarize]

Remember LeBron had to be taught by Dwayne Wade on how to win and how to talk to the media. So Zion needs someone to teach him

[@datsapaddlin]

Lebron ain’t need to be taught how to win or talk the media. He needed a better cast and front office. He was already a 2 time MVP that got to the finals the team just had a ceiling. I’d say he had to be taught to be less unselfish trying to make sure he ain’t step on Wades toes their first year together. When Wade said don’t worry about me getting mine he took over and became MVP and finals MVP. He was trying to be to passive because that was Wades team first. He never would do like Zion and get outta shape and leave the team during the season though.

[@claytonhall4501]

Get outa here with that lebron slander, all lebron needed was a better supporting cast around him.lebron was media savy from high school

[@caper087]

They needa take NOLA and place them in Seattle.. or get a a franchise back in Seattle somehow

[@jharne1]

Good and bad takes by Rob and Chris on this. Bad take by Rob on the Pelicans not being a viable franchise, this on the players, as Chris said, not wanting to be here and wanting to be in bigger markets (LA and NY). You saw Tim Duncan get drafted by San Antonio and stay his entire career and win and is now considered the greatest PF of all time. More recently we are watching Giannis in Milwaukee want to stay and build his own legacy there. Make the impact you're suppose to make as a top 3 draft pick and top player in the NBA and turn the franchise around. The fame and attention will come. NOLA is a city that will love you double if you love it back. Get healthy, become a professional and LET'S DANCE Z!!!

[@emajestic1]

Well, I mean..is it safe to say Zion Williams does NOT Love Basketball? That’s my guess in following this narrative of how he takes care or not care of himself. It’s either that or he’s trying to pull a James Harden and force his way out. 🤷🏾‍♂️ IJS

[@thyviralload1359]

John Collins and 2 first.

[@coreyjohnson5260]

Rob he had vets on his team don't act like they don't teach rookies and young players how to be professional and how the nba is