Zion Williamson's Journey From Top Prospect To NBA Star | Pass The Rock Ep. 1 | FULL EPISODE

Zion Williamson navigates injuries and exterior pressures throughout his path from top prospect to NBA star.
“Pass the Rock,” a new NBA Entertainment original multi-part series, will stream exclusively on the NBA App and provide fans throughout the season behind-the-scenes access to the next generation of NBA stars as they prepare their minds and bodies for competition, establish themselves as leaders and spend time with friends and family.
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[@newgenerationbullies]

👌💯🔥

[@sgsavitar522]

People who have never had serious injuries or surgeries have no idea what it’s like physically and mentally draining it is to your body, heart, and mind. Keep it going Zion!!!

[@coldchilln]

The media preaches mental health but kills this guy everytime they speak of him when’s he’s out.

[@GeorgesStHenry]

Yeah I herniated my back and noticed I was acting a lot more like a dick being in constant pain. Hope he manages to stay healthy now 🙏

[@CREOLEHEAT]

Yes, quite depressing. I remember crying after leaving an appointment where I found out I'd have to have another ankle surgery & do rehab all over again.

[@lamambas9390]

this Zion is a lot more genuine than the one we saw coming up through the draft. seems like he’s really comfortable in the NBA now, back then he was a kid who didn’t know how to navigate this world.

[@JimBrave-vi9ji]

He plays about 10 games a season and makes around 50 million a year.

[@Stars2p]

@@JimBrave-vi9ji He played 29 games this year and is making 13 millions.

[@thecaptain9212]

id be happy too if i could get payed for not playing

[@ki11acam_23]

I feel like he’s always been this genuine, even going into Duke he was always humble and gave praise to his teammates whenever he could. But you can definitely tell he’s not just a kid anymore

[@zking05]

Seeing his part of the story after the media tried to continue to put him down is amazing he’s a great player been watching him since sophomore year in high school wishing nothing but the best for Zion great player can’t wait to see a pelicans team with BI, CJ, Zion all healthy that’s championship potential🔥🔥

[@cmk555kallaghe9]

bruhhh.. i remember watchin him before he was drafted, highlights from HS games.... and I come from east Africa, that's how much of a fan i am... keep pushing bro, we got u

[@masteroneal]

Zion is a generational player and person. He’s already the greatest draft pick since Steph!🔥

[@nathanwalker4075]

LESSS GO ZION I LOVE U MAN NICE TO SEE U SMILEING AGAIN

[@noskillant6168]

Zion been one of my favorites since the first time I saw him, truly wish nothing but the best for bro, and hoping for a prosperious long healthy career from here on out.

[@Abineetbluestar]

Keep in mind y’all when CJ Ingram and Zion were on the floor at the same time Pelicans were 1st seed…they ain’t ready for Zions comeback

[@tshepochoshi3986]

To Zion and his family: first time I saw Zion’s windmil I knew he was destined for greatness! I don’t care what the media says! Your the best man! God speed on your health! Your a must watch on TV!

[@ST-tf4sq]

Man he has such a great personality, and is so humble and cool, sad that his body just can't survive at that level of basketball

[@reapzlucas89]

This was fire! Much love to the big Z and I’m so glad you’re back and healthy

[@lucabrasi9144]

Zions comeback is going to be crazy. Imagine him at 27 this league will be his mark my words

[@jeremiahkingg4542]

Could of been his if he would stay in shape

[@tmoney3550]

At 27 he will be out of shape mark my word

[@jeremiahkingg4542]

@@tmoney3550 exactly, He should of been took the league over but he’s out of shape, if bro don’t get in shape and take over this season it’s raps.

[@tmoney3550]

@@jeremiahkingg4542 he's gonna be ok but not for long his legs are going to give up on him so he better start working on a jumper...he is amazing but I can't see him playing the way he be playing when he is on the court.

[@lucabrasi9144]

@@jeremiahkingg4542 yea but that’s what everyone is saying. Embiid was that way also and is mvp now. Visualize a few healthy seasons in a row and tell me you don’t see a 27 year old Zion being the most unstoppable thing we ever seen

[@koreanwithcamera]

this is a sick ass documentary

[@sandyscheeks9624]

When Zion is healthy he is top 5 most exciting players in the league, and can be in the MVP conversation. I wish him a healthy career so we can see what he's really capable of

[@chrisg2779]

He seems like such a nice person. His parents raised him well. But imagine how much damn fun it must be to be Zion and play basketball! And then have that taken away from you for a year and a half. That’s gotta be really tough mentally. And when he’s playing they’re the best team in the West. Hope he comes back for the playoffs.

[@chicagobulls-nba6476]

The ending was fire. Yall did great on this vid, cant wait to see the one with JB🔥🙌

[@The_English_Pels_Fan]

Hope to get Z back soon 🏀🇬🇧

[@ApeTogetherStrong-v1v]

We will! James

[@joelv92]

People from the media have no idea what’s it like to deal with injuries. I hope Zion can stay healthy in the future

[@1alex123]

🔥Awakenbeerus is true master of betting🔥

[@calibkeller6680]

"Why does this keep happening to me" that killed me bro felt it fr

[@bigyfuzz]

I love that so many of these episodes have Lebron saying something about these guys.

[@vandanpatel1078]

With how the NBA and sports world preaches athlete mental health, its laughable how the media treated Zion during his injury period. disrespect, hurtful and messed up. Glad to still see him smile tho after all that its hard

[@saidufofanah2210]

Everything is mental these days. It’s a cop out. This dude will continue to be disrespected if he can’t take care of himself

[@scoutwithoutclout]

New Orleans & Williamson fulfilling their basketball potential? Let's go!!! W's 1st. Love to win and we'll be special. Nola's a cool community. I promise you that we really will put Ws over anything. Stay optimistic New Orleans. We coming.

[@bigdawgfrm4108]

Man we love Zion

[@sarang1only]

I love these series.

[@tlxxlt4745]

People don't know how polarizing this dude is. 280 pounds, and jumps higher than most guards, and is quick as hell. Zion has so much potential, and I really can imagine him being a top 10 player in the future.

[@CREOLEHEAT]

I truly believe he could become the most efficient player in history

[@AlbinSahovic]

I dont know why but i like ZION a lot and I hope he will have a great career

[@kaderadkinsguecko475]

Take your time, and comeback more stronger !

[@daveswish6934]

Need that episode 2 with JB

[@thevp_ssb.]

Truly loves to play the game of basketball. Just bad luck thus far, but he'll be back and ready soon. He'll be back, smiling every step of the way.

[@NJA2k8]

Zion Road to Recovery Episode 3: Hamstring

[@Jony-es3wi]

lol

[@gamingwithshaq34]

And you think it’s funny…you’ll never make the money he makes

[@SeedOilFitnessOfficial]

​@@gamingwithshaq34 Flexing someone else's money is wild

[@gima6275]

Zion Williamson

[@wgtoba4592]

Zion's Episode is the best yet❤😂😅

[@zoradelaney9412]

Here's hoping that Zion keeps up the mental positivity through this (yet again!) latest bout of injuries. I'm sure that his family and friends are helping him through it. I can't wait until he gets back on the court, and long-term proves the haters wrong!

[@tbfrmcrosstate]

FIRE VIDEO 🔥

[@jacquelineyvettepublicrela7441]

Goosebumps hearing “Proven” by AbeFromTheAve on this documentary as Zion comes back from his injury🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@HoopsyToons]

Finally

[@newgenerationbullies]

PRETTY COOL TO WATCH NO LIE 💯💯💯💯💯

[@bdude630]

73rd Comment .. Damn , get well soon Zion the NBA fans are looking forward to your epic return. Believe cause we Do.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Zion Williamson need stay healthy 💪💪💪

[@datacabling]

Zion with this Pels squad will be dangerous

[@cabiel6743]

The haters gon hate. But they know he is still better than their favorite player when healthy. I'm a Ja fan, but I know he is way more impactful than Ja and I still believe in him. I would love to see him and Ja going at it and I know its hard for him and he is trying, those who criticise dont know how hard it is. But he is definitely not a bust, he has done a lot as a young player and has beaten up enough records to not be callen a bust. Hope a speedy recovery

[@deandre-fe1cm]

Smart

[@TEDxGAZER]

He about to turn it around. This episode is saying that.

[@DHARMYOGCOM]

They drafted another AD equally fragile but I hope he gets to fix his health

[@tristancapaduh]

stars shine ,sadly this man like a blue moon

[@shun8733]

Can’t wait for Zion to come bac

[@alkebulanlion6198]

We believe I you Zion. Zion got that mj touch around the basket

[@jonathanmilton5726]

The way the media did him was horrible you don’t know what injuries can do to you how it makes you feel mentally physically and emotionally and there are some who don’t understand and they made jokes about his weight like this guy loves basketball so much and instead of bashing him they talked about him instead of encouraging him praying for him wishing him a quick recovery and healing. I promise you he will be back we saw what Joel Embiid and other athletes turned into. If the Pelicans let him go they will regret it

[@dedmeems3913]

Pelicans with healthy Zion, are lethal contenders❗️❗️❗️

[@nolowlights8246]

Drew breeze tried to hug this man he was so small

[@elihulawrence788]

do one for Tyrese maxey

[@jonnathanparra6567]

Zion will bounce back 🔥

[@DeMoNzGeeKs]

THAT SMILE !

[@alexanderw6955]

Jesus… he plays like 20 games a year. Lot of talk about loving the game. Looks like he just loves the money. Gonna keep banking em cheques.

[@coldchilln]

Louisiana got u Z⚜️

[@donnageorge6962]

Nice! Love ur game.

[@msummer6926]

Does anyone know why the other pass the rock episodes aren't coming up? Such as Tyrese Haliburtin, Tyrese, Maxi, Chet etc .. for some reason error codes keep coming up when haliburtin's turn is up. 🤔

[@joeyd.9296]

ya'll gotta release jaylen brown's pass the rock

[@samoh4u]

All i've seen his his journey sitting on the bench

[@emmanuelwossa]

Zion

[@ansongamefreak517]

Next greg oden hahaga

[@featuresnobodyaskedfor]

Didn't Jack Harlow shut off a camera at an NBA game? Kind of ironic to have him as the executive producer 😂

[@pierceliu9914]

People wanna say he’s lazy and shid but if they have really been following they will kno how much Zion loves basketball and how hard he works. He’s just a bit unlucky this season. Players deal with hamstrings injury every now and then. And the Pels medical staff are always so risk-averse

[@JadenGregg-su9no]

What does risk-averse mean.

[@MsFroskii]

Love zion bro

[@Tiger_Woods]

Zionnn

[@quizofgod]

Hey zion big man iam your very very very big fan. Love frome Bangladesh men. 😈❤️💪

[@mphosethong5210]

You will be back big fella... ❤️❤️

[@mako4874]

Get healthy zion!

[@cosmicgiggle7045]

Zion Road to Recovery Episode 2: Tiramisu

[@sheilagoodwin8342]

NBA | Zion's Journey Rock Ep. 1 full Episode | posted 4/3/23 4:43

[@DeeDuRag]

What if Jaylen Brown joined this team?

[@JadenGregg-su9no]

That will be a good thang if Jaylen Brown had joined this team.

[@Chef_Arhan]

dang that is sick

[@Cream212]

Him RJ and Cam back together is my dream

[@zionwilliamson4779]

Let’s Dance 🪩 💪

[@only1shaneo]

I don't care. I want Zion to win!

[@datguyerik6073]

can't believe this dude was an all star starter. He doesn't play!

[@saidufofanah2210]

Do Ben Simmons next

[@marktheshark1940]

All ❤️❤️ Zion!! Tried seeing you at this last Peli-Warriors game. Hope you stay strong and healthy!

[@EnvyTraxus]

good vid, hope the kid can get healthy

[@beatsbykana]

wishing the best for this kid but idk about the pelicans this year man. play really well against under .500 teams but not so well against the top talent

[@4ou2grow24]

He must be about to come back

[@shivorshank_]

Hell yeah

[@Jackspaniel1]

Holy commercials.

[@SnappingTurtle444]

Zion's journey to ... WHATABURGER 🍔🍟🐢💯

[@asimff8888]

Love from india from kerala by Asim 💖❤️💝🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@ImranButt-tq8oo]

❤❤❤❤

[@OjukwuIsaac]

Joel Embid missed more games and had worst stats than Zion Williamson in his first 4 seasons in the NBA. I don't think a lot of people know that. Joel made changes; he hired a chef. Zion did the same thing, hired a chef and personal trainer; he still got injured but its just the beginning. Theres still hope.

[@ZacharySadler-j2l]

any1 k what the intro song is called?

[@kumatatx333]

Greg Oden v. 2?

[@leggezinfin328]

🙌

[@shahzodoktamov-kn3wi]

Uzb Zion back😊

[@ogbean82]

You gotta be available and play before you can be called a star..

[@ElenaDrilea]

Compito 1

[@thegoat7594]

BRO GET ON THE COURT

[@jcrib12]

Is this just a compilation of him sitting on the bench?

[@gsoma4022]

I dont watch basketball. But how do fans feel about Zion? Is he already better than Micheal Jordan ?

[@JimBrave-vi9ji]

he only plays like 10 games a year and he's not a good shooter or dribbler.

[@viperdj23]

@@JimBrave-vi9ji 🤡🤡🤡

[@sentrygunner]

His journey to the injury list?

[@Once_4_Ever]

What journey? All five matches?

[@zionwilliamson4779]

Will I be back for the playoffs?😊😱