Zion and Barrett weren?t enough to get Duke to the Final Four. Reddish?s knee injury certainly didn?t help.
Fiz is going down in history as the coach with the worst record in team history, the boys will finish either 0-3 or 1-2. The last coach we had that set the record is now coaching women's bball so Fizdale better watch his ass next season.
I get the Fizdale criticism, but I think he was told to tank this season and he did. Fizdale has the respect and friendship of a lot of guys in the league. I’m pretty sure most of the league thought Fisher was a dumbass.
Nothing is certain, not even a national championship when you have a legendary coach and 4 guys expected to go in the first round of the NBA draft. Tons of guys who are 6'5", were super athletes but turned into busts. That big body is what allows him to dominate his space so I think he needs that at the next level despite the trend of getting leaner to manage the NBA grind. I don't like his shooting mechanics which may be a reason he never becomes a great shooter if it doesn't get corrected. He does have a great motor which may outweigh all his negatives.Forget about his game, b/c in terms of maturity, athleticism and intangibles... he?s on par with LeBron.
Zion arrived at Duke, much like LJ his rookie year, preceded by years of hype and legend.
Zion lived up to the hype (and then some). The weight of expectations did not detail Zion.
It doesn?t matter an inch or two bc his leaping is tremendous.... and, like AD, LJ, KD... Zion is swift like a guard in a big man?s body.
Also, like LJ, he is a smart player, willing to play defense, and is a natural leader.
Remember, he began season as a top 5 pick but proved to be 1st puck by who he handled himself.
His body weight concerns me but he?ll get with nutritionists and learn to eat like a pro. He?ll also contribute to improve his weakest areas.
He may not prove to be a first ballot HOF talent.... but he won?t go bust.
While my heart is set in Zion, so a I can watch mRob and ZW block every shot.... I can settle and live with jA and RJ (who both may turn out to be better scorers).
Nothing is certain, not even a national championship when you have a legendary coach and 4 guys expected to go in the first round of the NBA draft. Tons of guys who are 6'5", were super athletes but turned into busts. That big body is what allows him to dominate his space so I think he needs that at the next level despite the trend of getting leaner to manage the NBA grind. I don't like his shooting mechanics which may be a reason he never becomes a great shooter if it doesn't get corrected. He does have a great motor which may outweigh all his negatives.