Zion Williamson Kept Receipts vs. Suns, Explains Late Dunk 😳

"That was a little out of character for me. But you gotta understand … They sent my teammates home last year.”
No love lost for Zion.
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[@chukwumaahuchogu8591]

Don’t apologize young blood. That dunk was everything we needed. Plus the league needs some rivalry built on stuff like this

[@AnObliviousCelticsFan]

Facts, also fuck the suns lmao.

[@bm2225]

💯

[@markallen8795]

💯 play hard young dawg that doesn't need no apology you had to sit and, watch ur brothers lost last year and, missed the whole season let them know your back bigger better and, stronger mentality focused 💯

[@markallen8795]

make them pay everytime y'all play each other.

[@MNLQC]

I wish every game ends like this with a state not just dribbling it out.

[@matthewlee4697]

"FINISH THEM!" zion went mortal Kombat mode lol

[@TheArtOfBe]

Thats exactly what happened 😂

[@kendalekyle7527]

"Zion wins Fatality Supreme victory"lol

[@matthewlee4697]

@@kendalekyle7527 lol 😂

[@Polo22546]

🔥🔥🔥

[@southtexashustler]

Yeah, he did dat sht bro…👍🏾😂😂😂😂. Man, it’s really not a big deal…

[@tjgrafiks]

“you gotta understand...i mean whether you understand it or not” 😂😂😂

[@edwardbrown7280]

Riiiight 😂 Thas what did it for me TOO fuckn dog for that 💪🏾

[@damonlaw8218]

Best line fuck the athletic speaking protocol fuck them

[@abbaskamara153]

He got his lick back

[@concreteboyreco3477]

@@edwardbrown7280 certified beast

[@wayne69wayne69]

So there are because he did a drunk am lose

[@tjparker1089]

The fact that Zion can still windmill 360 at nearly 300 lb is insane

[@bomboclat4817]

The fact he can do that while walking towards the basket is even crazier...I mean the man does even need to run to windmill how fucking crazy is that.

[@dachiefwalker2249]

FACTS 💪🏾

[@greysonG10]

And he can do it better than basically everyone else, lol. Dude is a differebt bread

[@beastmodeforever8674]

Its his explosiveness as well as his beast like athleticism

[@elitemidrange]

@@beastmodeforever8674Is explosiveness not included in athleticism? 🤔

[@almadeunrebel]

i would have like to hear Zion say, “I’d like to take this time to apologize… to absolutely fookin’ nobody!!!”

[@reddiwhip_st8324]

😂😂

[@marquesthompkins9548]

In the video of him dunking larry nance walked over to him and he said idgaf about that shit😭😭😭🙏🏾

[@nicholasali2182]

SHOUTOUT TO THE NOTORIOUS CONOR MCGREGOR 🙏🏿

[@moniquewrites9046]

Yeah that’s not his character but I see what you’re saying

[@mrskip81]

He should've hit em with Finnesse2Tymes

[@the1317]

That was the nicest way I've ever heard somebody say ( I want all the smoke ) lol

[@axe2grind244]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheCEOMAP]

Straight up

[@illyumj3957]

🫡

[@SuaveCityGear]

Helll yeah 😂

[@KillBrooks]

That and the gsp, Matt Hughes call out 😂

[@Being_Water]

Would’ve been cold if he said, “I’d do it again too.”

[@lovemuzik7349]

He wiuld😢get my vote for president if he said that lmfao

[@jordanryanethanowona2974]

@@lovemuzik7349 looooooooooooooooool

[@laylo2002]

I have a new found respect for this man’s game and love for his team. His just gained a new super fan.

[@rolandwashington1338]

Right

[@zitimotleyxxjmxx]

Zion we loved what you did. Let Luka’s children sulk in embarrassment.

[@blablablaa14]

They are really taking up their dad's attitude

[@almadeunrebel]

love this, i thought i was the lone luka hater on the planet

[@ZoDrama]

Lmao

[@TyFhoonBoom]

​@@almadeunrebel my brother.

[@jahiesannason5905]

Damn I almost forgot Luka is their father 😂😂😂😂

[@cowboywilt]

No need to explain Zion, if the suns can’t take it oh well.

[@shawntusa]

I know right. Them daaanngg suns lol "Pretty Ricky what They Call Em"

[@gunnygt49]

Suns are the biggest britches in the league. Only act tough when they up and get all pissy when they lose

[@mado3623]

For real. Out of character? I'd say nah Zion they couldn't stop you don't give them an out you was kicking ass the whole game like you said if the sun's can't take it too damn bad play better quit whining your asses off. The fans loved it I'm all for it

[@17thNO]

"If you don't want him to dunk..stop him". - Scott Van Pelt

[@newyorkkingsn3275]

@@shawntusa haha Ricky fontainnnn!!!! 😂😂😂

[@devinewynder5443]

I was dying when he went for that 360 dunk. 😂 I’m not mad at him…this got that 90’s rivalry vibe to it. This is how it should be as long as they keep it on the court.

[@l3randon56]

This is guna be one of those interviews where we look back on...

[@EthicalPulse]

I’m looking back right now lmaoo😂😂😂

[@briansullivan1819]

Think of the fans. The hundred of dollars spent to see that moment. Love it.

[@howardhardardt815]

This kid has a good heart and I am happy to see him playing again.

[@Rpalacios29623]

That dunk was everything. Don’t apologize big man! You do you 💪

[@cocain4425]

Mannnnn the game wasn't over, showtime Zion 💙💯💪🏾

[@torenjohnson2585]

I like this for the NBA. Its too friendly this hypes the competition too.

[@Breezahh]

Lebron warriors rivalry was cool for a time

[@YouTubeTroll38]

Exactly

[@adrianpoindexter7783]

Why are the suns so hated on man like we didn’t do anything 😢😢😢

[@mikeehrcke7594]

@@adrianpoindexter7783y’all players always crying on some dumb shit other than that they fine, it’s really cps attitude has spread to everyone but ya😂

[@giftedrinnegan-3482]

@@adrianpoindexter7783 ya like to act tough when ya up

[@Lakers0930]

That's a good teammate right there

[@sbj97]

He's a real nigga

[@akeemwilliams4930]

​@@sbj97Young King Sounds Better Then That N - Word Brother

[@homer7835]

@@sbj97 you are ingnorant

[@homer7835]

@@sbj97 I disagree but maybe a real man.

[@bigcam7924]

That dunk was LITT AF 🔥

[@Wgz945]

I like the energy a bunch of these young teams are bringing

[@nicholasali2182]

HE DIDN'T FORGET ABOUT WHAT THEY DID TO HIS TEAM AND HOW DEVASTATED HIS TEAMMATES WERE. I LIKE THAT TYPE OF CHARACTER IN A YOUNG PLAYER ✌🏿❤🇨🇦

[@Jamal78689]

Love it

[@luismiguelromo3692]

Yes

[@therealpvc2541]

What’s the Canada emoji for, lol?

[@jtsunami6531]

@@therealpvc2541 I dont get it either... Canadians are just a different breed

[@jraybay]

Not gonna lie. It's a good look. Zion is a good teammate 🇨🇦🤝🇨🇦

[@edwardkitchens6650]

He just sent a friendly reminder I'm back 💪 good game young man give the fans their hard earned money 💵 worth 👏

[@fsm5184]

ZION...you did the right thing my friend

[@LukeC908]

Can you imagine coming on the court wanting to scuffle with Zion. 😂

[@stanleyezidiegwu7187]

that dunk was the best part of the game. whatchu talking about. so powerful.

[@druskeymercadel8955]

in my eyes I seen it in the NBA app and commentators was like no no... I was like whaaaaattt!!¡!! 360 windmill that's what the fans needed that the NBA needed THAT.

[@chadmoore1599]

Never look away from your opponent AND ALWAYS PLAY UNTIL YOU SEE ALL ZERO'S ON THE CLOCK. Do what you do young blood💪

[@inmyownwords9798]

It was a fantastic dunk that many of us watched over & over again because of how sweet it was 😜

[@tanngent8036]

This dude looks like he could be one of LT’s sons 😂😂😂

[@terrywestmoreland6376]

I thought da same thing 😂

[@kevinhousen2791]

And this how rivalries start. Love it

[@truthbtold9794]

I love how hes like “ yea it happened and sometimes I might do that”.

[@valdemarduran877]

💯💯💯💯

[@jeremynitta1449]

I love it. If they don’t like it, make them stop you. If they can’t stop you, punish them relentlessly until they can. Great players aren’t afraid to stick their chest out and take on a little extra burden to put their team ahead and I love it from Zion

[@artartwell1992]

Respect young King 🤴 🙏 🙌 👏.... Remain humble.. Greatness young King 🤴 🙌.. Keep pushing 💪 👌 💯....

[@yousufansari2748]

why is he apologizing for making a basket during a basketball game? these unwritten rules gotta go

[@siriusblack7714]

Its about respect kid...i know you just care for the flash of the game but these guys actually play the sport amd respect is everything kid. When you get older you will understand your just young right now and still stupid

[@niksterfer6sir]

Goofy af....

[@stephnguyen04]

nah if it was a layup yall would be complaining

[@Telvo24]

Exactly, too emotional

[@str8rippi]

Because he knows it was the wrong thing to do. Duh, he’s admitting it & even said it was out of character.

[@samuelguillory2532]

"If you don't like me, don't watch me." - KD

[@JuanGomez-ls6vl]

This about Zion

[@mikeee2xx]

we all here for it zion !!💯💯

[@westbankblack5783]

Man keep grinding growing and shining and getting back to being number 1 pick status they hated when you do it

[@justing.5032]

The big hoop earring means he is tapping into MJ mode. Establishing dominance in the league! MJ rocked one back in the day too!

[@J3RMR3DCORN]

Crazy right ???

[@xmancool23]

He’s been wearing the one hoop since his rookie year.

[@leeolie3728]

I noticed that 😂

[@nmbmemphisbeast3690]

Ain't got shit to do with no mf mj

[@ChrisDodges123]

Yep

[@StrygwyrBS]

Unnecessary apology. I mean it's the Phoenix Sons. They deserve every disrespect they get.

[@bluntsessions3577]

Yeah they owner and that one pregnant woman asked for it 😂

[@Havokold]

Disrespect is disrespect no matter what... He is trash

[@rayjonbrice2653]

Good thing it wasn't the Phoenix Father's!

[@impacc4182]

Average luka dik eater

[@Chandon1]

@@rayjonbrice2653 🥁💥

[@imintheghetto8340]

A new era be yourself big Z 🔥🔥🔥🚒

[@Standup428]

Man that dunk rivals wit his best dunk ever the 360 after a steal when he was at Duke. I think that was the best college dunk ever. Rt

[@dhdyrjfmenrydka]

“You can understand it or not” 💯

[@damienellison-lee6077]

Technically, he didn't apologize 😂 "Either understand it or don't" ✊🏾

[@turtleislandchief]

Technically he wants that smoke.

[@Chris1980436]

No apologies, no regrets. U in a mans world. Blessings.

[@n2ufc1]

Most thought we had lost you to the Mnt Dew. Glad your back, stay healthy & don’t apologize for killin it, just like that ear ring is killin me!

[@Pacodel]

Not a Pelicans Fan but That dunk was WAY BETTER THAN THE PAST FEW Dunk Contests!! Real Talk I’m looking forward to Zion putting on a show for us 💯

[@1.O.G.G.]

Soo smoooth fam 🔥, talk about built for it

[@psalmsurfer1]

Lol Vince Carter did that at 15 in jv games

[@1.O.G.G.]

@@psalmsurfer1 you mean Vince Carter, best dunker ever? Best Ive seen anyway.

[@trailmountain8336]

Zion pulling the kyrie "apologize" line lol But that dunk was dope af

[@royjones8312]

Love everything about this. So glad to have Big Man back.

[@EricGarcia4life]

You go ahead and do whatever you gotta do for your team, beast. So now it's a rivalry. Shots fired 💪

[@jayeshotna9389]

There was time on the clock. The other team failed to defend you. They got what they deserved. Have fun out there and remain healthy. Thank you for that awesome jam!!!!

[@Bigben-1989]

Bruhh Zion is my homie but I can’t with that earring 🤣

[@cedricbrooks7445]

What you did Zion, made the NBA give us respect.

[@JESUSCHRISTISGODMINISTRIES]

“Yeah they were disrespecting my team, so I dunked the ball” - Zion Williamson

[@RealJamaalfromLaidUpontheAltar]

How he speak so professional. I love it

[@luigiemario4191]

keep that energy Zion don't apologize . Let everyone know things diff with you on the floor ..

[@travisminer9087]

“Put my foot on their throat and keep it there” Micheal Jordan.

[@ilikeflour]

michael

[@NextManUpTV]

I like it young fella the current nbs is to friendly. This is what make great players. Keep it up Zion DUKE NATION. This is the JORDAN in you. Everyone is enemy.

[@desmismith1506]

The league is in trouble and he’s playing with a chip on his shoulder yeah this personal

[@misterduelog]

We love you Zion we need that young energy.

[@KenyattaC]

And here is where your legend begins💪🏽

[@j3rmy916]

Legit my favorite player for so many reason and this has to been on the list

[@makoygaara]

And Zion took it personal. He even got that MJ look earring. 👀

[@darnellkimbrew4720]

This how rivalries start! Do your thing young man!

[@soapmann4295]

Glad to have you back big Zion 🙏🙏🙏

[@Cool-Vibez]

A 360 windmill dunk is definitely in your character 😂 good work my boi 💪🏽

[@jorgerodriguez-ku4fw]

They acted like he spat on there face now thats an insult or attscking family that is uncalled for...dunking get your soft ass outta here

[@Cool-Vibez]

@@jorgerodriguez-ku4fw Right . He did it for the fans at the end of the day, they matter the most. He shouldn’t care how anybody else feel

[@chrisyu327]

No need to apologize, I love it!

[@Goodmanliveforever33]

This brother is really have his team back.

[@jeromesimpson570]

Respect, we need more of this in the nba

[@smirkinggoku5435]

Lol remember Booker doing it with the Lakers as well.

[@thegoat4821]

Suns are the most arrogant team in the NBA I'm happy Zion showed them who's boss

[@TheOnlyKontrol]

Baby book the most arrogant player too..perfect combo

[@MediCali951]

They are stil taking home the trophy for best record in the regular season 😂 only to choke in the playoffs against papa luka

[@luckykagiso4380]

Warriors?

[@cycleoflife565]

I think the Grizzlies got the Suns beat in arrogance category. Dillon Brooks calling his team a dynasty was about the most ridiculous statement I’ve heard.

[@cycleoflife565]

@@luckykagiso4380 Being arrogant because you have 4 titles in the past 8 years is actually more like confidence than anything. These other teams in the arrogance race haven’t won jack.

[@bertrandgibson8523]

Do your thing big dog been watching you since high school it's your time to shine bang on all of them

[@focusedallday5620]

It would’ve been funny had he said, “look guys it was out of character for me, But can we appreciate the execution on that dunk. I mean good God that was dope!” 😅

[@franccs]

i can imagine that in ant voice

[@hcgolf]

We need more of this in the nba. Zion tell em

[@ltwadley7619]

Zion is very mature for his age. I love these young man. He's going to be a great ambassador for the NBA.

[@checkmate1565]

Zion keep banging on them. We been waiting on this!!!

[@YungNexo]

We need storylines. Don’t apologize big man just please stay healthy, we all love watching this dude ball

[@sswolfbeard4093]

This guy just keep giving me reasons to feel , he's actually my favorite player

[@nelsonlee1295]

He's proving himself to be a classic man!💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 Good job Zion bash on them fools!!!

[@babywizardkelly166]

Get Back Gang DONT apologize G’z

[@The_SCPFoundation]

Lol sounds like a gang full of goofies that all took Ls. "We'll get y'all back" 😂 everything ain't gangsta talk

[@cedricbrooks7445]

Zion is so real it just amazing 👏 The Powerful Pelicans are so real

[@jelanicaldwell1024]

Zion:Im hear so I won't get fined

[@dmvbawse4265]

I’m getting sick of Payne. The man becomes a decent role player and now is the toughest guy always talking.

[@matieurod752]

Right!!! Back I’m his okc days I bet he never dreamed he’d make the finals again. Now look at his silly self 😩🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@penguinxed]

hell yeah, that guy is ugly as his shooting form

[@dmvbawse4265]

@@matieurod752 bro back in okc he got like 5 minutes of playing time in 7 years and was resorted to being Russell Westbrook hype man and dance pre game partner

[@IbelieveinJesusAmen]

@@dmvbawse4265😂dab

[@dmvbawse4265]

@@IbelieveinJesusAmen remember when Russell pushed the mavs players trying to break up the dance. Lol

[@zonefromtha919]

This is going to get good .. bring back the old rough and tough NBA ...Shaq and Chuck would be proud

[@charlesritter6640]

such a classy dude, I love this guy so much!

[@ZombieK1lla115]

Booker has now dropped a 50+ piece on the pelicans back to back because of this dunk 😂 thank you Zion

[@kentymashmilo758]

Pels fans better be glad out there they finally got there own an exciting team.

[@akbuckets272]

Everyone can't be laker or boston fans.

[@weatroreport]

Man it's great. Playoffs and finals don't matter as much to me because seeing Zion Jose CJ Trey and Herb ball out with this much energy is great regardless of how this season turns out

[@Nocing]

@@weatroreport and that right there is the definition of a true fan sticking with your team no matter what 💯

[@flipspearing]

All these latest interviews making me really like this dudes personality

[@Phoenixspin]

Zion, we needed that dunk. Thank you.

[@jayste9334]

What athletic coordination from the big man..i love it..we that old school nba passion with performance bk!!!...

[@alexgreen3662]

That earring tho!! Allow it Zion

[@Alexander-eu8kl]

🤣🤣💀

[@stevenbanda5884]

Love that he did this now I can’t wait to see Sunday’s game against the 2 this rivalry could be a great 1

[@Cheyemos]

Zion’s on his Jordan shit with that ear ring! Love it.

[@ssj4gogeta77]

Book kept the receipt on that Dunk. Dude has 110 points in the last two against the pelicans now

[@_YG134]

Man was standing on business🔥🔥

[@robertjustice75]

Man that was entertaining

[@Alexthegre8t]

Don’t apologize. Stay dunking til the clock runs out. Love that

[@gmccown10]

No need to apologize Blue Devil, you’re supposed to bury the competition when presented the chance

[@iammrsalty6988]

Loyal the is tream(family) .. Respect ZION, I would have done the same thing if I was you.. it's a game with emotions,memories..

[@joelfredericks8217]

What does tream mean

[@jmemixx]

“You got to understand I get hurt all the time and I am never around “

[@The_English_Pels_Fan]

True professional... take that Suns! 🏀🇬🇧

[@leiandsaldana7045]

Respect no need for apology

[@rolandwashington1338]

Keep doing it!!! I hope someone do it again!

[@reflexcuz]

Honestly never used to see the huge problem with the other team doing their dunks at the end when winning.... I mean ig yh it may not feel good for the other team or they may say it is not sportsmanship but still. U got ur ass handed to u for a rsn just suck it up and try again next time imo the losers have no say on how I shld play my game. But still props to Zion for humbling himself at the end and apologising and explaining himself takes alot of gots to take down the ego in these situations.

[@OldManLuffy]

It's a sign of disrespect to the other team thats why it's an unwritten rule you're already it's not necessary but if you get mad oh well lol

[@siriusblack7714]

Kid...kid...kid...i know your still young snd dumb but its about respect little one. When you grow older you will hopefully grasp that concept.

[@marcelom9215]

@@OldManLuffyyeah whatever about the “disrespect” stuff. Chris Paul tried to score right before Zion’s dunk. He should have just held the ball for the final 10 seconds and not tried to get those extra stats

[@jdilla5622]

Yeah well said and the suns have alot of fake tough guys so no sympathies for these assholes😂