NBA teams should tank for Zion Williamson - Stephen A. Smith | First Take

Stephen A. Smith says NBA teams like the Pheonix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks should be tanking for a player like Duke's Zion Williamson.
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[@MrGenexxx]

Says the guy who absolutely hated 'The Process'...

[@FA-uy2rm]

"The Process" never wouldve ended if the league didnt step in

[@unknownx7252]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 IKR!!!!

[@89raywaller]

Right smh

[@Kaa279]

he only hated it because the sixers' GM was white lol that's why he hated it lolololo

[@Cochise954]

nah man that process was ridiculous.

[@Mitchi10]

His vertical is gettin higher and higher each time stephen a mentions it lmao 😂

[@jmr779]

Right? And he's getting about 10 lbs heavier

[@justTful]

If KD's range would get higher everytime stephen a mentioned HE CAN PULL UP FROM 30, this nigga would be shootin from the moon by now

[@Mitchi10]

@@justTful lmao lowkey pushing

[@KingJohn301]

@@jmr779 hes actually getting lighter

[@helikaon5]

I mean, it really is that high and he is 285.

[@Lionheart2323]

He just seems like such a nice kid. Hope he does well

[@frezzyboy32gd]

DracariaEntertainment lmaooo

[@EastofVictoriaPark]

They say the dunk contest is back every year and every year the dunk contest is mediocre. The dunk contest will be back with Zion in it.

[@gingersnapss]

Yeah I hope the best for him but he's only 6'7" which means that once his athleticism declines he will be too undersized. He's also gotta work hard on managing his weight. Seems more like a Blake Griffin type career (which isn't bad). Just depends on how much he works on the other parts of his game.

[@ethanblu2813]

gingersnapss huh, “only” 6”7?

[@Lionheart2323]

@@gingersnapss ya the weight i hope doesnt become an injury issue in the future. But the undersize thing i dont really care about. There are no more shaqs in the league to dominate smaller players anymore

[@uGotToBeTheDumbest]

Thank you Molly for not speaking

[@vegansausage4969]

You obviously didn't listen up until 6:24

[@miketheyunggod2534]

Wasting Time omg, it was sooo nice that she didn’t say much.

[@vegansausage4969]

@Erik Lerström its irrelevant! She needs to know her place!!

[@Mrken2786]

She cut off Max’s funniest line at the end with her high pitched wailing... 🙄

[@vegansausage4969]

@@Mrken2786but you still would!!!

[@selfishstockton6123]

Zion better not go to the Cavs. I’m tired of them always getting the number one pick. I hope the Kings get him

[@andrefrazier1511]

Selfish Stockton kick rocks moron

[@morlyfe]

Andre Frazier u the only moron here u ugly for that

[@drehitemup9904]

They're decent and the celtics have thier pick anyway

[@broderickclark4725]

I agree. I don't want the king's to get him tho

[@drehitemup9904]

@Tyler C who besides bagley

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Cavs, Hawks, Suns, Knicks and Bulls got that memo months ago, Captain Obvious.

[@ArgentiumTea]

Porzingis is gonna come back and ruin everything at the end

[@luxthegoat3132]

Nah. He’ll play like the last 10 games (at most) and he’ll be playing limited minutes. Knicks current management (excluding Dolan) is competent. They won’t let KP ruin this tank.

[@TheTaekwon3]

Please Hawks

[@jacadianpro]

The Hawks would be the best spot for him because of Trey Young's passing ability.

[@Khan-_-Art1st]

I hope Bulls get him. Knicks get Cam and Hawks get RJ

[@eldio2124]

Don’t want him to go to Chicago or the cavs because you know the Jordan and lebron comparisons are going to be crazy. Don’t want too much pressure on the kid

[@thingsyoumaynotknow96]

yeah the Knicks would be perfect!

[@polojohnson6428]

No matter where he goes there are going to be comparisons. Since i'm from Cleveland i hope he does go there.

[@onlyonezay419]

@@polojohnson6428 facts we need him we have literally no real players except Jedi and he's not even close to enough

[@OaeFootwear]

Hawks! The new BABY Nique!

[@chrismathgenius]

He also wouldn't be a good fit in Chicago since Lauri and Wendell are already there.

[@gilzerofan16]

Zion Williamson is a hybrid of Shawn Kemp and Shaquille O’Neal

[@thegoodbrothersifu]

I could see that...great take.

[@rukawa23gold]

Let's hope , it's not also the weight gain that derailed the superstar career. This is ONE amazing athlete that needs to find his optimum playing weight at 6-7

[@Cochise954]

yeah he is more of Kemp than LBJ.

[@dimkilago2958]

@@Cochise954 He is more like Lebron.He actually is more athletic from Lebron(better balance and agility.He must be the best athlete in history of NBA).He is better ball handler from Lebron and very good passer(not Lebron's level).

[@arquisstewart9729]

shawn kemp not Shaq my guy zion is stoppable

[@numbersandsports4206]

Zion is what happens when everything genetically lines up perfectly. These type of humans come along once in a life time man. There is just something different inside of him you can't train or work hard to get. Yes, teams should tank to get him and use their multi billiondollar backing to develop this young man so we can enjoy him at his best for the next 20 years.

[@andrewke7244]

Devin Booker, DeAndre Ayton, and ZION? That trio is scary

[@Marlowe10100]

Nah, they're trash

[@SLICENSLASH]

Would still need a point guard.

[@Supreme_Rage]

In their prime that's scary

[@JamesWilliams-iv3ef]

Your picture is trash

[@Alex-sj2gq]

Still wouldn't win 20 games

[@MrLourdens]

Long as he don’t go to Cleveland. Cause then Cleveland would of had Lebron, Kyrie, & Him In the last decade. That franchise don’t deserve him

[@yurhomi4478]

Molly Qerim you’re a whole nigga behind this account lmao

[@THABOMB98126]

@@yurhomi4478 W

[@andrefrazier1511]

Lourdens Joseph man go screw yourself asshole

[@feao682]

And Anthony Bennett

[@leonsandcastle2305]

And they wont build around him

[@manimavuso]

where's your tie Stephen A.?

[@Redclxxd]

Linkz GP he spilled coffee on it and took it off

[@nagagod8130]

Wheres your make up

[@JohnnySensei7]

Linkz GP he works so much for this network, he can not wear a tie as much as he wants lol

[@eb5857]

At your mothers house🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@TenaciousZen]

more importantly..where's his neck. LOL

[@mwilson1294]

Kris Dunn, Lavine, Zion, Lauri, Wendell would be nice tho

[@gutsssz]

M1GU3L 1T0 ngl they could all develop nicely

[@AMC12345]

They'd take Barrett for shooting since Lauri at the 4 already

[@markpagtama7954]

@@AMC12345 if you need a shooter get cam. They have zach already.

[@samcar2724]

Chicago should pick Barett

[@NHLclutch]

If Chicago gets the #1 pick they are grabbing Zion. You pick talent before position of need. Especially since we are in positionless basketball ERA. Rotating Zion and Lauri between the 3 and 4 won't be the end of the world.

[@nycnow811]

Yo that last Max talk had me dying 😂

[@dannyl2755]

Jay Fires roasted the shit outta dolan😂

[@MultiKool13]

"just tank! You're doing it on accident anyway" 💀😂

[@calvinlui6867]

TANK!

[@Jonathan-wy1bt]

You’re doing it by accident anyway did it for me 😂

[@splashnskillz37]

PG: Terry Rozier SG: Devin Booker SF: Kelly Oubre Jr PF: Zion Williamson C: DeAndre Ayton

[@alvaroladislauaugusto7564]

Splash'n'Skillz #37 with a great coach it can happen and they will be in the playoffs

[@bingram5645]

PG: Trey Young*/backup point guard SG: Kevin Huerter*/Kent Bazemore SF: Zion Williamson*/Taureen Prince PF: John Collins*/Naz Reid* C: Alex Lin/Udoka Azuibuike* * = promising starters

[@mebcovers8400]

Splash'n'Skillz #37 yea not gonna happened

[@edtejada75]

@@mebcovers8400 why suns suck they can get #1draft

[@crazyluigi6664]

@@edtejada75 Maybe he's referring to Terry Rozier? I mean, I could go for D'Angelo Russell instead myself.

[@jasonjanisewski78]

Sad how analysts on ESPN openly root for the big markets.

[@jtmnavy]

hes a big boy ,, umm okay Stephen

[@sexhaver6503]

JTsuits he’s a maaaaaaaaannnnnnnn amongst boys😂

[@user-ft3ry2hj2i]

"He's something special"

[@FancySeeingYouHere]

SEAMEN!! OR SEAMAN!!! Whatever floats your boat! Hahaha you see what I did there 😂😂

[@oneforallah]

Stephen gets so exicted talking bout boys and men and ummmmmm both

[@jellyfamxoxo4667]

Y’all sleeping on RJ barrett and Cam Reddish

[@ottofinster5852]

Nobody sleeping on either of them, Zion just a freak of nature and he's already must see T.v.

[@gotemcoach2346]

@@ottofinster5852 word up!! I'm a Huge UCLA BRUINS fan, but I'm rooting for Duke and them young kids to win it all. Zion is must watch Television.

[@aricrudd6579]

People are sleeping on Tre Jones. Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett are obvious top picks. Cam Reddish MIGHT be if he stops disappearing when the going gets tough. Tre Jones is one of those players that kinda glues everything together, and I think he is being overlooked.

[@jeremylawson7401]

I want to see RJ Barrett in a Bulls uniform next season

[@gotgame9900]

Jelly Fam671 I would pick RJ over Zion in a heartbeat

[@playhardbegood]

Zion actually reminds me of Larry Johnson.

[@MaurandisDaRadusFilms]

Same here...A more freakish Larry Johnson.

[@W3STSID303]

zion to the bulls please! !!!!

[@helikaon5]

West Side Preach!

[@somregularguy]

West Side lol don’t even think about it

[@deioncorbett5243]

Yes I agree or Phoenix

[@scootover7]

What about Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter, who plays where, I don't see Zion as a 3

[@W3STSID303]

@@scootover7 if he gets that J going hed b lethal

[@johnle1535]

He's a Shaq for Forwards... this is scary.

[@dennis9351]

Shaq as a forward would be a major bust...don't talk ball if u this stoopid

[@TheJudgementofDog]

The guy isn't any more than 6'7"-6'8". Easy for guys like Durant, PG, and almost every stretch four in the league to shoot over. Shaq never guarded the perimeter. Nor could he even if he tried.

[@dreadrockz]

Shh , We didn't wanna think about it that way

[@Keiiluminati]

Notorious DR7 shut yo dumb ass up

[@ecchen1]

So he is another Giannis?

[@dillionjohnson5545]

Zion would benefit well from playing with Luka Doncic.

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Dillion Johnson mavs too good

[@retrobang8755]

Dillion Johnson that would be a new generation 🔥🔥

[@bigtonee4458]

Molly Qerim I ain’t say that baby !

[@jhayveonnewalker1916]

Mavs in a bad situation right now, they’re too good for a great pick and too bad to make playoffs, this season proves they made the right move with Luka, but now their future could miss out on potential superstars.

[@bigtonee4458]

Obsidian Chill and then they don’t have a first round pick this year because they traded it to the hawks in the Luca deal

[@knowledgeseeker4116]

"Targeted Tanking".... The good old TT. 😂 that was funny.

[@goodmanfilife]

Prioritize "player development" -- often used as a politically correct term for 'Tanking' -- by playing young, unproven players in crunchtime situations.

[@knowledgeseeker4116]

@@goodmanfilife that does sound good and give the situation a positive upbeat spin and feeling...... That's interesting. I like that statement. Sounds good when you put it that way. Great take goodmanfilife.

[@davidsayimright57]

Said the GUY who get on the 76ers for tanking

[@TyroneBiggums789]

Exactly

[@IndianaSmallmouth]

Double standards are nothing new to Stephen A

[@somregularguy]

David Sayimright yea for like a million years

[@zavdab2.018]

There should be no top 5 picks back to back years rule

[@LeksiHD]

I like Zion Williamson but we should not forget, that nba is another league. No more easy fastbreaks and another horde of defenders. I don’t hope but can imagine that he won’t fulfill the expectations. Talking about the next mvp before he set a foot in the nba is just too early. The game changed also a little bit... no way he can stick to his playstyle. He needs to improve his shooting. His Energy Input and Output in his game is outbalanced. His playstyle in The nba needs a lot of stamina and injuries resistance.

[@bobbymcneil2296]

JustDontAskMe but they can hype bron bum ass tho

[@skully720]

This doesn’t make any sense. The NBA is full of easy fast breaks. That’s why the Nuggets are the top seed in the West. Horde of defenders? The NBA has made it incredibly difficult to guard anybody. Everything is a defensive foul. He also has tons of stamina so that doesn’t make sense neither. Are you just a hater??

[@LeksiHD]

Carlos Salinas wtf 😂 a hater? No, just someone who knows the difference between nba and college basketball. Sit down, F

[@skully720]

JustDontAskMe the only differences between college and the NBA are the adjustments and speed. NBA is no more physical than college.

[@LeksiHD]

Carlos Salinas bra .... I’m dead. You can’t be serious

[@ZedButNotDead]

Mvp of the euroleague? Nah, waste of a pick. One jumpy boi? Yes please, omg tank for him.

[@Ezralibrascale]

ZerpHerpDerp higher ceiling

[@louisb5766]

Bad take, if you think he's just a jumper you're bugging

[@nikeairjordanfly]

the cavs dont deseve zion. i hope he goes to the knicks or somewhere else.

[@bluewave3417]

Knicks fans deserve him. But James Dolan (the owner) doesn't.

[@andrefrazier1511]

nikeairjordanfly the cavs will get zion get over it idiot

[@Yusufsanad]

They would probably boo him if they got him That sorry ass team doesn't even deserve KP nor Knox

[@eugenenyugen]

HAWKS

[@Supreme_Rage]

Honestly Him DeAndre Ayton and Booker and Warren would be a good Big 4 even though the owner is shitty the city deserves Zion

[@hypnosisbeats]

Really hope he goes to New York or Chicago

[@Bruhhbrubruhhbtuduudhe]

only 2 places i would go lmao

[@MrE_]

He will probably end up on GSW just like every allstar

[@Notecrusher]

No, just no.

nothing works in ny

[@Kemet3.0]

No one cares about New York or Chicago.

[@newthrash1221]

It would be a shame if zion lands in phoenix or cleveland with the complete pile of garbage that is their ownership. He deserves better.

[@Notecrusher]

It would be ripoff if he went to Phoenix, they have lots of talent already. Why they are so bad I do not understand.

[@Amkroll]

Notecrusher because we are the fourth youngest team in the league and we don’t have a fucking point guard. Fairly obvious

[@crazyluigi6664]

@@Amkroll Yeah, get a point guard there, and then you can watch out for them moving forward!

[@sobad1542]

Alex Kroll y’all had three at one point wtf y’all doing 😂

[@somregularguy]

newthrash1221 and the knicks ownership not a pile of garbage? Honestly he’s fucked whichever way you wanna slice it

[@elijahr0ck730]

WE TALKING ABOUT TEAMS PURPOSELY LOSING AGAIN... BUT THE WARRIORS RUINED BASKETBALL 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Notecrusher]

Totally agree.

[@kileyadamski9320]

The reason teams need to tank is the can’t sign free agents to compete. Not saying it’s strictly them but they indirectly ruin basketball in a lot of ways.

[@elijahr0ck730]

@@kileyadamski9320 I dont even u derstand how what your saying is GS fault... they literally look beatable every game this year... the league has gotten tremendously better since their second chip... and how is Zion gonna help either of these teams compete... hes not... if the worst teams get the best players the league doesnt get better... ranking runs the NBA because the existing players on the team dont get to progress

[@elijahr0ck730]

who tanked to beat the bulls... celtics... lakers... all teams with too many stars that went on runs... Rodman left the pistons the dominated the bulls and went to play with scotty and jordan for Rings... this is not new... some players know being great without a ring sucks... ask Chuck, Allen, Yao, penny, t mac...

[@elijahr0ck730]

only people Intimidated by the warriors are fans of teams that suck and have sucked for years... they basketball players coming out of college and joining the draft could care less

[@curly7452]

In other news, the sky is blue, the grass is green..

[@gemini9535]

Lmao

[@calebmarcum3738]

I’m not a trae young fan but I would like to see how him and Zion would play together.

[@PvpiBks]

Me too it sounds good even tho i like more the knicks idea trae young vision and zion versality would be fire to watch why not with luka doncic? Cause zion would be 3 options(jordan) dont like that.

[@munk5170]

@James Young Why would they play 'shitty' together lmao, Trae Young is already one of the better passers in the league. He would benefit Zion heaps.

[@agthaog1986]

that be ridiculous and they still young too.....i mean only thing wud be them jelling well...if that happened i mean u wouldnt even need 3 other players on the court lol

[@baldhero6850]

Lol two guys that can’t shoot

[@alonewithyou]

Next Kyrie and Lebron

[@Sugarhilljah]

Peops be acting like Charles Barkley never existed

[@drehitemup9904]

He's not that good

[@Sugarhilljah]

@@drehitemup9904 lol i guess MVP isnt good...u must be under 20

[@drehitemup9904]

Im not.saying he's not an all star and hof player but compared to other legends his resume isnt that impressive

[@Sugarhilljah]

@@drehitemup9904 he's a lot better than Kemp & Griffin.

[@drehitemup9904]

Yeah

[@eddyyoo9701]

"Tank! You are doing it by accident anyway" LMFAO

[@shadygaming1522]

I think i would go after RJ BARRENT before i grab ZION not saying zion trash i just feel like he better and will have longer longevity and seem more consisted

[@TheBishop12]

It's easy to fall into the hype. That's why I'm not a scouting agent

[@skully720]

The longevity argument is retarded

[@shadygaming1522]

@@skully720 how is it reteard if zion doesnt lose just a lil bit of weight how long do u like his athletic game is really gonna or even worse ruin his career by landing wrong or is body just gettibg wored out by always being landing with a 240 250 lbs body if not more...just saying alot a questions with zion with RJ being a more complete player

[@daebak7370]

If you were a gm you would have picked melo over lebron back in 03..zion will go down as an all time great barring any serious injury

[@nadinewilliams1368]

Shhhhh bro lol I need my Lakers to pick up one of those let people go for the top 5 picks

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

If Zion will be only the next Blake, that's good enough for most franchises. My Clippers were a joke before him. He changed our culture. Zion will do the same for any team that gets him. All these haters saying Luka is overrated because they only root for black guys and Zion will be a bust are morons. There were skeptics for MJ and LeBron too for years.

[@stevenjp911]

you sound dumb

[@dreadrockz]

😂 stfu

[@HillTopHungBuck7]

You Messed Up Bringing Up Luka.. L

[@Keezus.]

@ahmed jamal that makes no sense.... "Hes a future superstar no doubt, he won't be an all star"

[@cuttycain1334]

Wow that’s what some people think? Black people don’t like Luka? Y’all be reaching like hell sometimes I swear

[@AustoLaVista]

Zion Markennen Lavine plus we got cap space for 1 or 2 max FA.

[@najialr]

Would rather have RJ Barrett

[@newkhalibangladesh]

Naji Alrayyashi nah Rj is gonna be a bust in the NBA

[@jalenbritt7356]

@@newkhalibangladesh you're a idiot.

[@ChrisLopez-nk7jt]

Gar Forman and John Paxson are gonna fck up the offseason like they always do. Until we get new a new front office the Bulls are just gonna stay middle of the pack.

[@DannyWang]

finally some respect on the nets smh

[@_JusTony_]

Danny Wang yea but he should have gave some love to DLo too

[@micheal8500]

The look on Stephen A face @3:18 when Max compared Zion to Blake Griffin is priceless lol

[@ProgressiveVoice]

The Nets have D’angelo Russel

[@samcapocyan8195]

Lmfao I was just watching u and coincidentally see u here

[@crazyluigi6664]

He's likely gone after this season's done with.

[@bermudafruit]

@@crazyluigi6664 where to

[@icekidt4091]

Damn Molly kept quite and only talked to mediate and authenticate. Props.

[@Kali-Ikigai]

IceKid T she didn’t understand all that stuff about General Custer #overherhead

[@xzaviermaleek1810]

Jalon told her to stfu and let men speak

[@Kodanz456]

SAS kinda late for this title.. Teams planned to tank since the start of season.

[@itstrevel]

I just hope he dosent end up with the Cavs. That insane pressure to be the “Next LeBron” might crumble him.

[@jo-glory2267]

Trevel The Critic no we wont hater

[@enochk.1728]

Slime Peso its not the same thing lebron and zion are so alike unlike MJ and zion

[@enochk.1728]

Slime Peso its not the same thing lebron and zion are so alike unlike MJ and zion

[@andrefrazier1511]

Trevel The Critic he going too the cavs get over it

[@Tamales1612]

Hinkie should still be the sixers GM but the NBA forced the colangelos on the team...now everyone is using this mans plan when he couldn't even see it through, and people like stephen a. were calling for his head too.

[@scarss9806]

All that for New Orleans to get the pick

[@Veggamattic]

He is so perfect for Phoenix... Ayton Zion Warren Booker Free Agent You can't argue with that line-up.

[@jygllic5197]

Ah, free agent. 0/10 comment would dislike again

[@Veggamattic]

@@jygllic5197 Phoenix will have tons of caps room so it's not hard to imagine a decent PG getting picked up.

[@tytaylor56]

The best comp for Zion is Larry Johnson. Both are listed at 6'6- 6'7, both were physically freaks as college players. Zion has a bit higher vertical but it's not like LJ couldnt jump too. Both are heavyweights I'm sure that 250 they said LJ was in college was a whole lie. Zion is at 280 which I think is heavier than he really is. Both have decent jumpers but rely more on dunks and attacking the basket. Both might end up playing for the Knicks. Lol

[@karlanthonymargate7362]

my thoughts exactly. also a young Charles Barkley.

[@TrevorJacksonTV]

That’s a accurate comparison

[@infinitebetts1066]

Yeah Larry Johnson in college was animal UNLV running rebals that Zion reminds of LJ Alot

[@OwenRona]

Interesting, I think he’s more a Kidd-Gilchrist. They’re both very athletic wings and poor shooters. Zion seems to have exceptional fundamentals though. LJ was actually a very proficient shooter in the NBA especially as an undersized Star forward for the Charlotte Hornets. But I see the physical build comparison.

[@afro7679]

Totally forgot about LJ....... You are absolutely right !!!!

[@Jiff321]

Thats a lot of weight his knees are handling... just saying..

[@goodmanfilife]

Shaq was bigger..

[@liftedbari5853]

yeah but how high did shaq jump exactly@@goodmanfilife

[@phteven2744]

goodmanfilife Shaq wasn’t 6’6”

[@talldronduty]

@shiznut123 does it look like fat to you? LOL see the amount of cut in the definition of his body..

[@Notecrusher]

Thing is, it makes him unstoppable attacking the rim. Still might be good for his longevity to lose some weight though, you're right.

[@KZ1994able]

The Sixers couldnt tank for 2 more seasons? smh

[@arnavagyeya3097]

The process never stops.

[@Amir-ali685]

Cleveland isn't hiding the fact they tanking.... everything they done this year is to help them tank. Only place i hope he doesn't go and best place is ATL for him. Suns will have a full team of lottery picks and still can't win.

[@theoneandonly140]

Man I hope Atlanta gets the #1 pick...🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lfranklinlewis8897]

Zion is the true definition of a Humble person!!

[@alexw463]

I got worried they weren't gonna talk about Zion today

[@hey7004]

If Zion goes go the Bulls you might as well start hopping on the bandwagon now because that'll be a dangerous starting lineup!

[@tylerlawry1584]

Dr. Of Thuganomics I’ve been on the bandwagon since 2014 😂😂😂

[@Alacrityness]

"Tank, you're doing it by accident anyway" - max kellerman talking about Knicks. Lmfao

[@TheRoadrunn]

PG: Dunn SG: LaVine SF: Zion PF: Lauri C: Wendell

[@JayTheRealest1]

*I'd rather have Barrett.. One knee or leg injury and how well will Zion play? His game is far more based on athleticism than actual skill.*

[@vegangains3962]

Creux mindset, dedication, relentlessness > skill

[@TheKevvu]

he is a beast, he wont get injured just like LeBron

[@monkboy4628]

d rose and lebron and doing just fine

[@Ezralibrascale]

Creux stop being negative

[@gingersnapss]

Even though I think Zion will have a good NBA career, I think Barrett will have a better one as he has a better basketball body and has the footwork and moves similar to Kobe, DeRozan, TMac, etc.

[@Article_170]

Zion gonna undeclare from the draft, leave college, and sign a contract with the warriors 😂

[@polarexpressnerd434]

SportsDomination not funny

[@Supreme_Rage]

Zion know where the dubs are LOL

[@1301407gl]

@@polarexpressnerd434 shit i would why the hell would i be in college working for nothing when i could be a millionaire

[@srevisn3ts]

I wish Zion could go to the Lakers dreamteam 🔥

[@andrewthebestthomas]

He's no LeBron he's Shawn Kemp all over again

[@smokeg1177]

Andrew Thomas exactly I agree

[@briandickerson6919]

He is better actually overall he is a better defender better post game handles better way more aggressive he is going to scare the league

[@karlanthonymargate7362]

He would be an undersized power forward in kemps era

[@leesmith2256]

You never know

[@leesmith2256]

@@karlanthonymargate7362 yea right when the scariest guys were Bill Laimbeer Rick Mahorn and john sally😂he would destroy every single one of them when allowed to play the way that they played in the 80s there was nobody anywhere near his physicality in the league

[@inoculum6793]

5:05 - 6:07 , best minute of any thing ive ever seen from stephen a smith.

[@BobbyMarley718]

He said “TANK!! You’re doing it by accident anyway!!” Lmao thats funny

[@SanchXavi]

The Knicks should get him!!!

[@trunuyorker7]

Xavier Sánchez Are the Knicks struggles a lack of talent or offensive structure?

[@moosery]

Xavier Sánchez no

[@Barak144]

trunuyorker7 Of the 4 teams the Knicks have the least amount of talent with the exception of maybe maybe the Cavs but then you have to take into account how many number 1 picks the Cavs have been blessed with over recent years the Knicks have not had a number 1 pick since Ewing that's 25 years Chicago had MJ DRose and they have more talent then the Knicks currently in the power ratings

[@UndefeatedZoe]

If I’m the cavs, I take Cam Reddish #1, Trade JR Smith and Tristan Thompson along with some bench players and draft picks to try and get a good center. They don’t need someone like RJ or Zion. They need a lights out shooter like reddish and a Good big. Right now they don’t have a true center. Their tallest player is Kevin love. He isn’t a center and he shouldn’t be forced to play out of position.

[@emmanueladeniji3719]

100% right

[@emmanueladeniji3719]

Realistically Derrick Favors is a good option

[@saturnsowlsblackmaster1106]

Chicago Bulls Please

[@apxmurkkk9962]

Ok

[@L.DOT.P.]

No

[@ochoaguillermo638]

lol im hoping I really hope the other franchises need to get serious first. Cleveland isn't going to do nothing like winning once they get him they have a lot of players that are old taking money, the suns are not ready they still are to young, and the Knicks , may mess him up; Chicago Bulls are serious, but when they get a good player they get serious and make the playoffs.

[@princetimon6733]

Nah bro! NY KNICKS

[@2414kels]

I'm going to lmao when the Bulls don't get the #1 pick🤣😂 sorry ass organization.

[@1stephenh]

Lmao I laugh so hard when SAS mocks “the process”

[@teelee468]

You guys compliment one another well...keep teaching how we ALL. can get along!

[@helloyou2394]

from a knicks fan, i hope he goes to ny, chicago or phoenix. would hate to see him in Cleveland

[@subzerofromny735]

Slime Peso oh yeah because Cleveland has the best chance to win a title without lebron right?

[@helloyou2394]

Slime Peso just saying Cleveland is disgusting 🤷🏽‍♂️ Chicago or nyc would be more fun

[@subzerofromny735]

Slime Peso 94 they own 2 less games of their 93 record without jordan

[@helloyou2394]

Slime Peso Who tf said I wanna go to that bumass city 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 nobody does

[@andrefrazier1511]

Nvudy Nvudy just like I would hate seeing him in a knicks unifrom

[@caelenow2829]

Phoenix with Ayton, Zion, Josh Jackson, and Booker 👀👀

[@Doriamo]

Come on Bulls, let's tank it and get Zion!

[@Ciiphernought]

Max secretly likes Stephen A. That smirk isn't rehearsed. Hes holding in a smile xD

[@Awwsomee19]

7 minutes video and molly only spoke out once! Content I like to see👍

[@Smsrules1]

Meh. Never a fan of taking a player based primarily on athleticism. Give me RJ's intangibles and skill please and thank you.

[@infamousj-hkz8257]

*I hope the NBA rigs the lottery to bring Zion to N.Y* lol

[@nathangachugi9345]

That's seriously sad.

[@edtejada75]

No he will come to phx .

[@PRcris14]

Yass

[@infamousj-hkz8257]

@@edtejada75 + Ya got talent and still garbage

[@Mikek88]

The Knicks would fuck it up and take cam reddish

[@garysmith548]

Closest player to compare Zion to is pre-back injury Larry Johnson...

[@brandonstone8111]

LJ was the shit I didn't know anyone who didn't have a Grandma'ma poster when I was a kid.

[@richardlawrence5742]

Charles Barkley

[@jamesross1798]

Zion has a win right now attitude. I hope the business of the NBA don't ruin him. Because the NBA has teams that tank, teams that buy games, and teams that have bad owners. All this hinders players from reaching their fullest potential.

[@javidzcool]

ok give Max MAJOR credit for mentioning Little Big Man, one of my fav movies of all time and a constantly overlooked movie

[@dontajff]

Zion to the bulls🔥💪🏾

[@skully720]

Slime Peso very true dude. It kinda sucks that nobody for the rest of time will be “better” than Michael Jordan for the Bulls.

[@KeruptKiller]

I know I'm gonna to get a lot of hate for my opinion/comments because people are sensitive and just straight up hyped for Zion. But in my humble opinion, Zion dynasty is in New York with the Knicks. He looks like he should have a Knicks Jersey on... #RealTalk

[@smoothSnake23]

Ur a jackass. No hate just an opinion.

[@OilLachine1512]

youre right KERUPT KILLER

[@dafoolio7339]

Does he remind u of Patrick ewwing?

[@chuckboogiee]

KERUPT KILLER facts we need that nigga 😂😂😂😂

[@Rkees5]

@@chuckboogiee no we don't l,I don't no why Knicks fans want a undersized 4 just cause he can jump,what we gonna do with porzinges?he not a 5 and Zion cant play they 3,rj or cam is a better fit with what we got right now

[@terryjones662]

Stop comparing him to Blake Griffin... Zions motor, his defense, his intensity makes him way different than blake... he's gos hard all the time... 💯💯💯

[@moosery]

Terry Jones Zion won’t ever be better than Blake griffin

[@dabbingtoast7743]

Right now he is Blake Griffin. With a handle.

[@dabbingtoast7743]

Moose Thats a stretch

[@clutchnig3579]

Moose zions floor is a SHORTER Blake griffin

[@Eric_E_123]

@@dabbingtoast7743 Blake has a better handle and shot.

[@cousindeej8941]

Will have the record for most Quadruple Double in NBA history. Rebounds..blocks...points..steals

[@surferxblood]

As I called it last year. Zion will be the next air apparent. With the next 5-10 years of all media pushing him. He is the next face of NBA

[@blcharles602]

Phoenix Suns or Bulls please.. 🏀

[@DJBenito304]

b_phoen1x Bulls

[@Lookwhatyousay]

Zion can play defense that’s what I like about him

[@Guggernut]

Zion + Luka team up... Change My Mind.

[@SuperSaiyanSway]

Ok .... Luka + Zion team up your mind has been changed

[@mee8914]

Mavs can get him. They have top 5 protected

[@sheeeeeeesh54]

Max smirk when Stephen A. agrees with his "targeted tanking" process lmao

[@cooktime4922]

Lavarball: “my son could body him easily in the post”😂😂

[@kingtristan1220]

Trae Young, Zion, John Collins, and Bol Bol 🤐💯

[@poplargrovebernz8047]

NO, THE LAKERS SHOULD TANK 4 ZION.👌🏿💯💯💯

[@Marlowe10100]

Yeah, they stink anyways..

[@iglesiasmarco]

and rid Lebron! YES. we want him.

[@TheBishop12]

Da fuk?

[@leesmith2256]

They already have one 😂

[@Vastatio]

Teams don't need to tank, they'll just get him in free agency lol

[@carboy101]

Facts... He'll probably leave after his second contract. That 3rd contract is when a player is generally at their best.

[@Lionheart2323]

So just wait for 7 years? Do teams have that much patience? Or do their fans

[@DoronBond]

DracariaEntertainment don’t sign for seven years 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Lionheart2323]

@@DoronBond rookie contracts work like a 2 + 2 right? And they usually sign some sort of extension as a restricted free agent. Pretty sure most players get to be free agents after 7 years

[@DoronBond]

DracariaEntertainment not sure how it works these days especially with no waive no trade clause or whatever it is...but man to get locked in for 7 could be a drag but teams can buy out contracts so🤷🏽‍♂️

[@brando3048]

Zion playing at MSG would be craaaazy! Dennis Smith Jr, Wes Mathews, Zion, probably Vonleh, then DeAndre Jordan. That's a solid lineup plus room to sign a free agent

[@konnar6392]

Tanking is a joke no matter what you should be going for the W every game

[@georgegeri1392]

Ummmm.....Atlanta hawks?

[@rickyjackson9833]

Just forgot us..

[@IsaiahKJ]

Ikr i just commented that i was wondering if anyone peeped

[@co30walkk]

They always hating on the Hawks never want us to get the box office players to put the attention on ATLANTA. the hate is real.

[@georgegeri1392]

@@co30walkk u just trash end of story

[@Jon155mt]

@ATL 1 Yo imma be mad af if they do 😂😂😂. As long as they draft one of the Duke big 3 then it's ok

[@davidsayimright57]

Trust me this guy will be a bust once he lose his Jump or 1 injury. You have to work hard. Remember Josh Smith, Rudy Gay, guys like that Blake improve his jumper to stick around

[@robguerrero3460]

Yes thats a fact.. Even al horford had to work on his shooting

[@daebak7370]

Ben simmons has no jumpshot and hes doing fine..zion shoots much better than simmons and is much more physically dominant/imposing..the not skilled enough narrative on zion is getting old..hes damn skilled

[@aidsissussy2885]

If that dude goes to the lakers I might crap myself

[@kodum36]

Am I the only one that sees Zion as a Julius Randle with Blake Griffin Athleticism 🤔

[@karllaano5289]

It’s about time they show some nets some respect. They lowkey been balling since that 8 game loosing streak.

[@marz4021]

Teams should tank but since the bottom three teams get the same odds for the first draft pick I’d settle with Zion, RJ, Riddish or the kid from gonzaga either way those teams will at least get a good player in the top 3

[@Supreme_Rage]

He gonna go to Phoenix they for sure getting the number one pick RJ would be put in Cleveland but if they put talent around him it could work especially with Colin Sexton Cam Reddish could work as a duo with D'Lo Bol Bol all depends on his foot but if he gets healthy Memphis or New Orleans could use a Center All my opinion tho

[@rabarberellum1017]

Does Zion have the same basketball intelligence as Lebron has?

[@omarbadyal769]

Not even close to the play maker LeBron was. LeBron sees the game 2 moves ahead probably be more in college.

[@timothebob2955]

Is that even a question?

[@rabarberellum1017]

@@timothebob2955 For me it is, because I'm not into college basketball and never heard the guy speak etc.

[@timothebob2955]

Rabarberellum 101 Well you're kinda comparing the basketball iq of a freshman in college to a 16 year pro. I'll let you be the judge...

[@rabarberellum1017]

@@timothebob2955 Yeah, you're right, but if you compare him to the Lebron that just got in to the NBA?

[@Ezralibrascale]

Hes right.... the NBA just isn’t the same when the Bulls or Knicks aren’t good.

[@ahnoldshort5500]

He would be an incredible tight end lol....his athleticism & body reminds me of a blend of Larry Johnson, Young Barkley, Blake & Kemp...ridiculous potential. He’s fast & explosive like them but has the build of Anthony Mason!

[@jamesmoore9636]

Crazy