Zion Williamson: How Hype Dies 

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It’s honestly insane how last year when he played only 20 something games everyone gushed over how good he was, and now that he’s been putting up great numbers on great efficiency with good health, he gets no attention. Part of it is because of Lamelo, part of it is because the pelicans kinda suck and have a lot of issues

I remember one day when Zion was injured and he fell asleep in the middle of a game. That video was all over Twitter. He went viral for falling asleep, and now he can't even get hype for his great play

Anyone else notice Zion's concerted effort to only dunk with 2 hands. Hangs on the rim slightly to land properly. Zion put his game over highlights and I couldn't be happier.

It died because he got injured, then Covid happened, now there’s no fans, the pels are boring & Zion doesn’t really play highlight ball. It’s just unfortunate.

Great video man, thank you for the shoutout at 11:43!

Hands down some of the most underrated content on RU-vid

He plays for a team that doesn’t really have no fans and he doesn’t really have a social media Stan base either I could be mistaken but has anyone seen a Zion Stan anywhere? (PS you forgot the last of us card)

It is kinda funny how Zion’s career start is basically the same as AD’s(Both very hyped coming into the league, both drafted 1st overall by the Pelicans, and both played amazingly for the Pelicans but kinda got forgotten due to the Pelicans not being a big market and not being relevant in the playoff picture)

Ngl these deep dive videos are definitely the move for this channel. I wouldn’t be surprised if your channel starts to blow up here soon!

Just started the vid but gotta say I REALLY love the thumbnail and style of this video! That shot setup looks crazy slick

At the end of the day hype literally doesn’t matter greatness speaks for itself

Imma be real here. Kenny is revolutionizing nba youtube with his post game reactions, but rusty is just innovating in the community with nba deep dives. This is the best content I've seen for nba youtube. Good shit bro

“It’s like a white lives don’t matter video” 😂

The fact that he reduced the dunking and highlight plays is a big sign of maturity, his jump shot has room for improvement for sure, if he gets that, future MVP

Answer: Zion plays at Pelicans.

I’m pretty sure he tied Michael Jordan’s record for most 20 point games in the first 40 games of a career. A convoluted but impressive stat that nobody has been talking about for some reason.

Just letting myself know that for some reason in my life, this was the video I saw a few seconds after it was uploaded.

Rusty, your deep dives are so good I can't help but put a great amount of hype for the next ones

I've been watching your videos for a few months but I really like the new ones you've put out over the last few weeks. Excited for the future of the channel. :)

It’s all because of LaMelo Ball

That baby pelicans mascot killed me exactly wtf is that😂🤣😂🤣

When I saw the video title, I instantly remembered Nathan's video. Pleasantly surprised you incorporated it in this video.

love the new format rusty, makes things seem much more professional! keep up the great work

Hype is like energy. It doesn’t dissipate but instead transfer to a new host.

I already saw this (patreon) but this is so true. I’m a big movie guy, and I’ve learned to never have too many expectations before seeing a movie, because I could have irrational criticisms if the movie doesn’t live up to them.

Rusty your videos are damn near perfect the research and information you give is top notch. You’re so underrated keep up the GREAT work man. Love ya!

These deep dives are an awesome step forward

15:35 "bust in my eyes"- Rusty Buckets 2/19/21

Deep dive hype never dies imo

These videos are so good I was a little anxious about the channel change before I saw the first one but these vids have been so good that I now LOVE the new channel format

Great vid man and the way you're changing the channel is great and I'm really liking the newer videos.

The hype for Zion will come back. He’s doing amazing rn

zion has less hype now, but it’s not dead. a lot of players aren’t getting as much hype without fans in the arena and because nbas tv viewership is down. he’s still on track to be a fantastic player.

Just to let ya know Rusty these main channel videos are absolutely amazing keep up the good work bro

Bro thank you so much for uploading another deep dive video ur very underrated 🙏🙏🙏🙏🐐🐐

"Yo Pierre, you wanna come out here?" *Pelicans mascot enters the chat*

The American media hypes up players from a young age way too much before they’ve even had chance to develop and it’s a very dangerous to play with an athletes potential like that

Loving the deep dives! Keep it up ive been a fan since july!!

LOVE this new series, thanks Rusty

Its simple When I see Rusty Deep Dive I like

I’m a huge fan of Zion and want to see him succeed. The only player on the pels I really care about and hope the media stays away so there’s no outside pressure to mess with him

Great video, love the new format and big fan... Still waiting on your notes of the spurs this season.

Dude ur new vids look so sick. I’m so happy that you changed it up, it looks soooo good

Title:Zion Williamson Rusty: this video is not about Zion williamson

As soon as LeMelo got drafted, Zion's hype died bc House of Highlights and other pages only posted LeMelo stuff

I don't know if you are going to respond but do you have another deep dive coming soon? I love the format and I think you talk about some really interesting subjects!

Rusty is so underrated it’s insane his videos are so high quality

Ngl, I haven’t watched your videos in a bit, but you’ve taken an entirely new level! This was really well done. As far as the content of the video, it’s mostly because the Pelicans are Doo Doo along with being a small market team. That’s just a recipe for getting ignored. LaMelo being damn impressive doesn’t help

Also: The NBA expanded the teams competing in the Bubble, just so we could get more Zion... even though they had to like win all games to may be make the PlayOffs...

Im really diggin your deepdive videos, amazing quality mixed with your personality makes these videos nice af, also touching certain topics from angles other chanels havent yet. Props for the success. However, you do look like zubac -.-

Great Video rusty!!

That comedian at the beginning’s joke was hilarious 😆

It is kind of funny how he is hyped when he was somewhat disappointing (in the bubble). And then doesn’t get talked about when he lives up to the hype.

Rusty I don’t think you hear this enough but thank you for what you do. Your videos are something that I can look forward to after a tough day and you don’t know how much I appreciate that!🙌

Wow. Since when have you had this kind of production quality? Seems like you've evolved a lot. Best vid of yours I've seen by far. Keep up the great work!

Cam you imagine Zion Williamson playing in Madison Square Garden??

no cap jacob, u look like Valančiūnas this time around, saw the tweet u know, got burnt pretty bad, btw loved the video, have a great day cause I'm going to bed; I live in India u know, take care, byyy

These videos already goated keep it up man

I really like the new “on Camera “ style video, also the edition of the video is really good, great job!!!

8:50 it happened to Luka Doncic and Trae Young

I literally think that the hype is only down because he's not doing the same insane dunks that he did in HS and at Duke. That's it. If you stop doing crazy dunks and highlight plays as much, HOH, ESPN, and BR won't post/care about you as much. Even if the Pelicans were still bad and he was doing crazy dunks night after night that he would still have the hype. It's sad to say but that's the way it is. Those platforms have the core guys they post about (Lebron, Steph, Lamelo) and Zion fell off the list, resulting in less casual fans seeing him. They know him as the dunk guy, and if he's not doing as many dunks, and if he's not getting posted, the hype dies. This might be the best thing for him though, takes some of the pressure off so he can keep getting better and developing his game in the shadows. I think he's already great

I love the way this channel is going

keep it up rusty, I'm in grad school which fries my brain every week, but your vids take my mind off all my weekly readings; good stuff.

He's an absolute beast though. I really hope he has a great career!

I don’t think it’s very fair to expect a 19 year old kid to come out and be as good as a hall of famer

Love the blunt commentary bro, new sub ✌

Your NBA Deep Dives are on the same tier of quality content as Jxmy's content imo Thank you so much for this effort and content

He’s averaging 25 points this year

Didn’t know Thomas satoransky started RU-vid

Loving this content RustyB!

Love the new format, might subscribe because I used to hate watching you sitting in your office

Ever since I was a youngster and was promised Derrick Williams would be the messiah I never buy into draft hype.

I think he’s played up to the hype and been everything as advertised. The problem is he’s not on a winning team.

Love the new format and I think it’ll help your channel growth a lot. Great move!

This new content is so good bro, keep this up and you’ll start gaining traction exponentially i know it

Everytime i get hyped i get dissapointed ,the only one who lived to the hype and expectations i think its lebron james, everyone else has been crushed by the expectations .

But he's actually good ? Dude is amazing.

You had me cracking up with that creepy mascot thing

Love the new setup

Imagine watching a BSOLZ video for any reason

Sounds bad I feel he lost that highlight reel style of play, he's still awesome to watch but at duke he was just more fun to watch, idk if it bc of weight or injuries but yeah his lobs and dunks and blocks just dont look quite the same... Thats why he was hyped bc of that stuff, but theres no doubt he's a great player

I’m starting to live these deep dives and the thumbnails look fire

I love these videos man

LaMelo stole the hype

let me explain why his hype died this year in one word. Lamelo

Dawg I’m pretty sure you hitting a mili by the end of the year the amount of content and quality is unreal

Yoooow! This video was 🔥🔥🔥🔥, had me nodding like every minute of it

day 1 of begging rusty to learn when to use “Less” and when to use “Fewer”

Short answer: LaMelo Ball Long answer: LaMelo LaFrance Ball

Loving these Friday videos

Great video man, keep up the good work 💯

You’re beautiful haha

Nba is a dying league, ratings have been crashing through the floor.

I approve of this premise. Very well done bub. Subbed it. Liked it.

These Deep Dives are baller af, great job.

Those Deep Dive videos are great, I love the design of the video and the way you go around things, even though I don't always agree

I’ve been waiting for this all night

These deep dives are damn good!

I really like how you make it obvious with the thumbnail trend which ones are the deep dive videos