#NBA #Zion #Pelicans Zion Williamson and the Pelicans are at or near first place in the Western Conference. Making fun of this team and their superstar was common just a year ago but it’s crazy to see how wrong the media was about them.
Same feelin, but imho there’s positive side to it, like it’s actually motivational to some players/teams! Still ngl, they could tone it down a bit, esp Stephen A n crew. Only people that actually positively criticize w/out much exxageration imo is Barkley/Shaq crew. Stephen, Shannon exxagerate but on point most of time. Perk is learning I guess idk lol 🤷🏼♂️
Zion got criticised, even though at no point was his ability ever an issue. It’s bogus because whenever he plays he is elite. I despise when people dump on players undeservingly.
So so true… But ZION is extremely competitive. He takes great pleasure in proving his ability to play his part with his team, regardless! MAKE WAY because there’s nothing stopping a CHAMPION MINDSET🌪️🌪️🌪️
truly so so happy for Zion honestly, and he's having a bounce back season for sure, last year he was so nonexisting at all , but he's actually playing games
@@mostmost1 yeah Stephen A really wanted that to happen, like New York is a better organization than New Orleans. Both of them haven’t won, at least the Pels/hornets have gone to the playoffs consistently in th3 last 20 years
@@MaximusR93 The Lakers and the Knicks, the Clippers and the Nets, are all some of the worst run franchises in sports. Yet the Sports Media always wants every good player to go to those teams. :D
@@WuShocks What the hell are you paying attention to? Neither have won anything, and they both have tons of dysfunction. They are better than the Lakers and Knicks as organizations, but that isn't saying much.
I am so happy for Zion man. I predicted that the Timberwolves would be a 4-5 seed this season and all my friends are laughing at me, but I was damn right about Zion coming back as a monster.
Jury's still out if No2 Morant isnt going to be the more successful player. However that is always dependent on random events, not predictable. Zion sure as shit gets asses in the seats and sells jerseys. Plus, he seems like a genuine, nice and smart dude.
As a Celtics Fan from Europe CJ and Dame wete so much fun to watch. Happy that CJ is working out in New Orleans. Also hope the Blazers and Dame can make the Playoffs
The point you make about him not sharing what he eats in Thanksgiving is so true. It's hard to struggle with cravings and stay in shape, so I sympathize with Zion a lot. Him and Jokic are giving overweight folks some hope. I became a big fan of his this season
I was rooting for the Pelicans when they were trying to get in the playoffs. Was a lot more confident after seeing them push the Suns to 6 games WITHOUT Zion. This team is a beast in the making.
Being from NOLA I've been a fan since the hornets 😆. I'm more excited about this team than ever before. They have two studs in Zion and Ingram, with a bunch of young talent, and 3 players that can give 30 any night.
@@marcel3942 front office dodged a bullet with Lonzo too...crazy how Zion is playing so well while Lonzo can't even play....Herb and GTA really added so much depth to the team as well
I’m not even a pelicans fan but I like to watch their games Tbh! I started to tune in when AD got traded because of the young players there and adding Zion . It’s good to see him healthy and this pelts team have potential
I thought all of Griffin's trades and decisions were sensible. The previous GM was kinda crazy refusing to trade AD. At the time, AD had 1.5 years left on his contract, and that was when he was worth the most. By summer, they would have been really screwed if the Lakers figured out that it was better to just wait a year and get him for nothing in free agency.
I don't even know how this channel slipped my recommendations for so long. Your stuff is AWESOME. I don't even care about the Pelicans, and loved this video. Keep up the good work!
@@RudieObias there moves lead them too this. whatever this is is your opinion. to some people pelicasn right now are the worst team in the nba. thats how opinions work. to some their title favourites.
You're no better than the mainstream media, "The Pelicans made a HUGE mistake drafting Zion over Ja Morant" "Zion is in HUGE TROUBLE now because of this..." "Is Zion doing what Kawhi did to the Spurs??"
What happened to Zion will happen to victor that kid hasn’t even been drafted and the media is acting like he is averaging 62-42-37 I feel so bad for him too if he gets injured or averages 61-42-37 the media will call him the biggest draft bust in history and it’s sad
@@AMHoops 12 game win streak, and the winningest month in nets history probably deserves a video, KD is an underrated pick for MVP, he won't win, but he couldn't be asked to do more
I thought that was sad too when Zion didn’t feel comfortable about the thanksgiving question too. I saw that in real time and was mad for the kid. He’s a real humble good kid, so the fact that he said that shows you the media and trolls are all trash.
Mam I totally RESPECT and admire your input on RU-vid, and I even like you(I hate people,myself included) ...I'm with you .let them hear you...cuz you dish out facts...and or even foremost you are a proper human being my man
Keep bringing the truth Casey! I love your content man. You just say it the way it is. Mainstream media always has an agenda… you don’t. You love the game and it shows!
I'm a sixer fan and it was honestly fun watching zion even tho he beat us game one, his style is like nothing I ever seen, but it works and it's so fun to watch, he's one of the few non sixers I'm rooting for.
I agree with 99% of what’s here, except that the Pels success “depends on Zion” … this bench is outrageously deep and has proven it can win without multiple starters! The beauty of this team as it stands is that so many incredible young players are consistently showing up to get the job done no matter what. I’m a New Orleans fan anyway, but this group - its energy, its supportive locker room culture, the fans’ passionate support - they just win your heart. They’re so much fun to watch. Can’t wait to see how they progress. Thanks for some good background info in Griff and how we got here. I’m so grateful we landed him. Also a big fan of Coach Green. Go Pels!
And yet they fell at the hands of 36 year old Chris paul. Without Zion, championship aspirations are out the window. HOWEVER, I could be wrong. Because at the end of the day, there's still BI and cj to deal with. Larry Nance, Jonas valanciunas providing more than enough of a presence in the paint. Trey Murphy bombing away. Alvarado and Jones with the clamps. And even then you got guys like naji marshall, kira lewis, dyson daniels. Top 10 offense and defense and the pelicans haven't necessarily been fully healthy this season. Even if it could boil down to Zion being impossible to guard, the pelicans are a real threat.
I dont think anyone hates him, I dont hear or read that. But obviously people doubt any player who gets hyped long before he's drafted, is injured almost instantly and long-term and seems prone to injury because of his explosive playing style.
Zion Williamson will never live up to his potential due to his injuries. He's gonna be a Zach Randolph type of player most of his career if he doesn't lose weight. He needs to be in the around 260
Dude, video editing error - you claimed everyone on your list made an all-D team at least 7 times except KD, when Lebron and Shaq had < 7 in your own graphic, which was wrong btw, Kobe didn't make 20 all-D teams
Saw pelicans twice in the past year, and I really like the roster. Even without Zion last Spring they were a tough tough team. Balanced Roster than can go small or big. Just a super versatile set of players. Dark horse champs. I should take the odds if I wasn't focused on paying off debt first
The pels are a good example as to why you shouldn’t listen to on air sport’s personalities. they don’t know what they’re saying ..to include AMHoops. Look how many times they’ve all been wrong
Zion and the Pelicans RN are going 🔙 and forth from #1 to #3, the Pelicans getting CJ McCollum was huge. the Pelicans have a Great Coach William Green and also a Great GM David Griffin, the Pelicans have a young a All around Solid Rotation, CJ McCollum, BI, Herb Jones, Zion, and Valanciunas, with Alvarado, Murphy III, Daniels, Hayes, Graham, Marshall, and Nance Jr., I Agree 100% with you Casey the Pelicans will have a great Season and go on a run in the Playoffs but the won't get to the Finals. Great Video Casey another Gem 💎!!! BTW James Harden is AWFUL IN BIG TIME GAMES, Watch a older video on AM Hoops it's about Hardens Playoff Career Stats they are horrific.
Imagine if the Lakers suck the pick doesnt even need to be lottery, it just needs to somewhere decent in the first round the Pelicans would be so OP this yr
The network is now mostly just The View but with sports. A bunch of time filling nonsense from talking heads with no real journalism or compelling content one episode of TNT inside the NBA has more real sports coverage than a week of ESPN bullshit
I don't think the media clowned on Zion. They were right about the weight and since he's lost the weight, he's able to stay on the court. I don't like HOW the media reported the weight but the concept is right, you have to be on a proper diet.
If you think calling a professional basketball player fat and mocking him by saying he eats everything in sight isn't clowning him then you are crazy. Even at his "fattest" he was still a professional basketball player and could run circles around any of the people who were trashing him.
@@kevingriffith677 I'm only saying that every outlet wasnt articulating the situation the way your describing it. Most was only stating the truth, if he wanted to stay on the court, he needed to change his diet. That's a fact. There were other ones who just made memes about him and those who did, were wrong. His new contract proved they (most news outlets) were right as it also has stipulations on his weight.
I'm pulling for Zion in a major way. They've been talking about his weight & size since high school. Obviously it has to be mentioned as it relates to his leaping ability & pressure on knees but it was extreme. Then the injuries started & he gained more weight & the reports, jokes, etc. Now he's shutting ppl up in a big way. Hopefully he stays healthy.
