First Things First: Cris Carter and Nick Wright Nick is right about his instincts. That’s where he is comparable to LeBron/Simmons/Kahwi/George. He’s amazing physically, but his Basketball IQ is Top-Tier for sure. Blocking the type of shots he does, is not mostly about his jumping. It’s his instinct for timing, and what choices guys are going to make.
Zion has the motor, the passion, the selflessness, the creativity, the athleticism, the IQ, the efficiency and he's aggressive on both sides of the court. Dude just scored 31 points against UNC and he barely touched the ball. Is anybody tracking points per touch, bc I bet Zion leads the NCAA in that statistic. He requires very few opportunities to accumulate the type of productivity he does. The fact that he doesn't even need to be the focal point of the offense is what will make him so valuable in the NBA. You don't have to worry about him stepping in his teammates toes or monopolizing the offense.
"It has nothing to do with his scoring. It has nothing to do with his defence. It has nothing to do with how he can play above the rim. It's all of those things" -CC Wtf!!!!!???????
@@chrollokev It's like saying: "I dont want any ketchup. I don't want any mayonnaise. I don't want any lettuce or onions on my burger. I want all of them on my burger".
Oliver Lobb It’s not about 1 thing. That’s the point. Kemba/Carmelo came in from college, it was about their scoring. Zion is like Pippen when he came in. It’s not just 1 outstanding aspect, but a bunch of characteristics that have amazing potential.
I havent seen a player like him as emotional and competitive since the 90s....HE is going to be nr. 1 its a no brainer....he so much reminds me of the good old physical 90s nba
Student: "Why is the science so important to society?" Professor CC: "It has nothing to do with development. It has nothing to do with exploring new worlds. It has nothing to do with discovering new species. It has nothing to do with expanding our knowledge. It's all those things!". Student: Ok (Saitama face).
People bag on Cris speaking on basketball but i'm old enough to remember Cris when he was one of the top hoopers coming out of high school. I remember his brother when he was with the Lakers. All that to say, CC knows basketball inside out.
Nick, I totally agree. His reaction time and reflexes are exceptional. His is using the force I believe. Which ever team gets him next year, must build a team around him
@@jeromeraphael7929 LJ was 6'7" 250. Zion is listed 6'7" 280. The only difference is weight. But LJ was ripped in College and was a man amongst boys just like Zion.
As a Bucks fan, I'm prayin the Bulls get him. Another great Rivalry will emerge, and I can watch two Superstars battle it out all the time. Fun times. As for Knicks fans, the current owner doesn't deserve a player like Zion.
First Things First is one of the sports talk show that doesn’t use its female mediator as a prop figure. I always love seeing Jenna involved in the conversation at times. Even the seating arrangement says a lot about how dialogue isn’t just centrally between the CC and Nick. It’s always awkward seeing 2 analysts talking while the woman just watches in silence, in the middle...it says all we need to know about how these shows still view women’s place in sports conversations.
There haven't been many dominating players picked number 1 like what Zion seems to be. He's looking like a Lebron James, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal type of sure #1 player to be picked.
He needs to workout with Blake Griffin, cuz his offensive transformation and dedication to improvement is what Zion needs for the NBA. If only to put less stress on those knees.
I completely agree with you here. Sooner or later all that athleticism will either fade or get him injured. He has to develop a shot to ease the stress of using his knees so much
Zion is kinda like a 6’8 Giannis or young Blake Griffin to me. I mean like Giannis is good all-around but his offense isnt really polished yet. He just outplays people athletically on offense and is a great rebounder, defender, and passer.
He has the body, strength, amd athleticism to dominate LITERALLY any sport! Football.....basketball.....baseball.....Lacrosse.......Rugby. He can play them all with his body type.
Don't you love hype to the max? The expectations are set so high for this guy that slightly lesser performances than what is expected will disappoint many
His abilities are all evident and he's an intense competitor. He makes other guys better, because he helps them covering their weaknesses by being athletic and competitive. He fills up his stat sheet with more than scoring. He gets guys believing they got the baddest team on the court.
The crazy thing is that Zion is BETTER than any of these pundits give him credit for. They're stuck on analysis, but Zion is simply must-see-TV!!! This kid is worth the price of admission for any team on any level and that's why any NBA team would be absolutely crazy to even think about drafting any player ahead of him. Real Talk! ;)
Zion will have a bigger impact straight away cause he is 280 lbs lol. Lebron was trash until his 4th season..both are raw talent but Zion will dominate
Better yet bron was predicted #1 draft pick by his junior year. Zion is good but the league is rigged and scripted. Zion(promise land) career will be scripted to surpass lebron(king james).
He’s the number one pick. Period. Even if he gets injured again with Duke, he’s just so gifted the Bulls, Cavs, Knicks, Hawks, whoever it is, would just have to draft him. No fan base would accept their team not drafting Zion with the 1st overall pick. And I was wrong on this. I’m worried about a guy Zion’s weight. But still he is just so so talented you can’t not take him 1st
Thats the thing though, players create fade away and post moves to get to the hoop, but when you can jump over the opponent, you will utilize that first....
Zion looks like a shorter, Magic-era Shaq with better athleticism than LeBron. Yes, I just typed that, and it's true. Can't wait to watch his rookie season.
Folks still undervaluing this kid, if that is even possible. Imagine Barkley mixed with Jordan's anticipation and tenacity, toss in Rodman rebounding, in the body of mini-Shaq/Wilt. Without a shadow of doubt, Zion will be amongst the elite at the NBA from Day 1. And NBA players know this......
I don’t know about anybody else but I really am reminded of Larry Johnson who play power forward for the Hornets 6 foot 7 Longer than he is tall great athleticism great physicality dunk on everyone he’s a better more athletic version of Larry Johnson and if he can be as skillful as Larry Johnson make no mistake he will be great
🙏 hoping he lands with my Knicks, because i'm tired of James Dolan making more headlines then the team does off the court, then the team does for it's self on the court. SMH😂👍
"because I'm tired of James Dolan making more headlines off the court, than the team does on the court" sorry your grammar needed a restated correction 😂 but yea I agree with you but only if Dolan sells the team. Nobody wants Zion trapped there under that guy
Zion can be great but he needs to lose 30 pounds to last long in the NBA ..if not his knees and ankles will fail thru wear and tear extra weight..he is athletic but too heavy ..his mechanics will be off set
I would agree (although I'd say maybe 20 pounds), but how can he at this point? He'd have to lose a lot of natural muscle, because he doesn't have much fat. I just think he's destined to fall off athletically (same way Barkley did post-76ers) after his first few years. The question is whether or not he can tailor his game to continue being as effective after his athleticism drops off. That's what Barkley did, and he became an all-time great.
What are your thoughts on Zion Williamson's return?
We loved Zion's return😁 He was a beast last nite.He gives Duke high energy and a double,double😎
First Things First: Cris Carter and Nick Wright
Nick is right about his instincts. That’s where he is comparable to LeBron/Simmons/Kahwi/George. He’s amazing physically, but his Basketball IQ is Top-Tier for sure.
Blocking the type of shots he does, is not mostly about his jumping. It’s his instinct for timing, and what choices guys are going to make.
Zion is akuma
Zion has the motor, the passion, the selflessness, the creativity, the athleticism, the IQ, the efficiency and he's aggressive on both sides of the court. Dude just scored 31 points against UNC and he barely touched the ball.
Is anybody tracking points per touch, bc I bet Zion leads the NCAA in that statistic. He requires very few opportunities to accumulate the type of productivity he does. The fact that he doesn't even need to be the focal point of the offense is what will make him so valuable in the NBA. You don't have to worry about him stepping in his teammates toes or monopolizing the offense.
He'll need a jump shot and a 3 shot to play out on the wing in the NBA. Might be too small to play 4 or 5.
"It has nothing to do with his scoring. It has nothing to do with his defence. It has nothing to do with how he can play above the rim. It's all of those things" -CC
Wtf!!!!!???????
Apostrophe Left dude sucks
Lmao after I heard that I was like 🤔🤔🧐🧐
@@chrollokev HaHa
@@BballTricks101 Chris Carter makes one of those mouth diarrhea brain farts every segment man.
Step your game up CC!
@@chrollokev It's like saying: "I dont want any ketchup. I don't want any mayonnaise. I don't want any lettuce or onions on my burger. I want all of them on my burger".
"it has nothing to do with his athleticism, nothing to do with his defence, it's all those things" ummm cc that doesn't make any sense at all
You guys only come here to hate on Carter and Wright. Is everything ok at home?
@@soullessSiIence hahaha lol IKR
Oliver Lobb It’s not about 1 thing. That’s the point.
Kemba/Carmelo came in from college, it was about their scoring.
Zion is like Pippen when he came in. It’s not just 1 outstanding aspect, but a bunch of characteristics that have amazing potential.
Esteban Aguayo its not about hate and its not about carter and wright its about all those things
Oliver Lobb he's an idiot on TV.
It's not just that he's talented it's that he's also old school hustle and grind too. He never takes a play off just like a Rodman, Jordan or Pippen.
You’re right, Jordan took seasons off
"it has nothing to do with it, its all those things" ah yes
lmao
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that was simple yet hilarious commentary sir
I wasn't expecting that 😂😂😂
I’m happy 😃 to see Zion Williamson Back 🌎🌟👑
CC said “sports” 1000 times in the first 10 seconds
Nick flaunting the bling bling. Chris, you are creating a monster😂😂😂
That bigass Breitling watch
If Lebron James & Larry Johnson did the fusion dance you'd get Zion Williamson.
Larry johnson is smaller than lebron
Id say more barkley and johnson
Shawn Kemp
Hes the bo jackson of basketball
Master Pierce only in height Larry was a tank
Zion is a real talent. He is simply unstoppable
I havent seen a player like him as emotional and competitive since the 90s....HE is going to be nr. 1 its a no brainer....he so much reminds me of the good old physical 90s nba
Nick recently talk about Zion brought me here👏🏾
He really been on deck about Zion💯👌🏾
Student: "Why is the science so important to society?"
Professor CC: "It has nothing to do with development. It has nothing to do with exploring new worlds. It has nothing to do with discovering new species. It has nothing to do with expanding our knowledge. It's all those things!".
Student: Ok (Saitama face).
People bag on Cris speaking on basketball but i'm old enough to remember Cris when he was one of the top hoopers coming out of high school. I remember his brother when he was with the Lakers. All that to say, CC knows basketball inside out.
He could be a better version of larry johnson and barkley hibrid
hotshotcleanup nah, Jordan Lebron and Shaq
Nick, I totally agree. His reaction time and reflexes are exceptional. His is using the force I believe. Which ever team gets him next year, must build a team around him
The future of the nba looking bright with so many potential stars
Facts
DAWG feel me
Anyone thinking the Larry Johnson comparison before the back injury with Zion
I been saying it since his senior year in HS. People wanna ignore LJ at Charlotte.
sprinkle in some Charles Barkley and Dominique Wilkins
But Larry grand ma ma wasn't as tall Larry had better post move i think shawn kemp
That's a great comparison
@@jeromeraphael7929 LJ was 6'7" 250. Zion is listed 6'7" 280. The only difference is weight. But LJ was ripped in College and was a man amongst boys just like Zion.
Dude I love CC. I think his commentary is great and his takes are always reasonable.
I would love the BULLS to draft Zion. It won't happen though.
It’s possible as do I cuz I’m a bulls fan
Knicks bound
As a Bucks fan, I'm prayin the Bulls get him. Another great Rivalry will emerge, and I can watch two Superstars battle it out all the time. Fun times. As for Knicks fans, the current owner doesn't deserve a player like Zion.
Danny pULLIAM my to bulls nation
I really want him to come here!! We would be a force in the East!! GO BULLS!!!!
First Things First is one of the sports talk show that doesn’t use its female mediator as a prop figure. I always love seeing Jenna involved in the conversation at times. Even the seating arrangement says a lot about how dialogue isn’t just centrally between the CC and Nick. It’s always awkward seeing 2 analysts talking while the woman just watches in silence, in the middle...it says all we need to know about how these shows still view women’s place in sports conversations.
There haven't been many dominating players picked number 1 like what Zion seems to be. He's looking like a Lebron James, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal type of sure #1 player to be picked.
He needs to workout with Blake Griffin, cuz his offensive transformation and dedication to improvement is what Zion needs for the NBA. If only to put less stress on those knees.
I completely agree with you here. Sooner or later all that athleticism will either fade or get him injured. He has to develop a shot to ease the stress of using his knees so much
ALLSTAR 2021 🚀😎
I hope that he never loses his explosiveness. He could turn into another Larry Johnson.
Zion is kinda like a 6’8 Giannis or young Blake Griffin to me. I mean like Giannis is good all-around but his offense isnt really polished yet. He just outplays people athletically on offense and is a great rebounder, defender, and passer.
Bennie Leww 6’6
He has the body, strength, amd athleticism to dominate LITERALLY any sport! Football.....basketball.....baseball.....Lacrosse.......Rugby. He can play them all with his body type.
This guy is going to be crazy in the league
Don't you love hype to the max? The expectations are set so high for this guy that slightly lesser performances than what is expected will disappoint many
Too much money at risk they will not allow him to fail in the nba.
His abilities are all evident and he's an intense competitor. He makes other guys better, because he helps them covering their weaknesses by being athletic and competitive. He fills up his stat sheet with more than scoring. He gets guys believing they got the baddest team on the court.
The crazy thing is that Zion is BETTER than any of these pundits give him credit for. They're stuck on analysis, but Zion is simply must-see-TV!!! This kid is worth the price of admission for any team on any level and that's why any NBA team would be absolutely crazy to even think about drafting any player ahead of him. Real Talk! ;)
This guy just compared Mac mclung to Zion Williamson lmao 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Zion is about to be the new king.
He reminds me of Larry Johnson who use to play for Charlotte
Zion is good but man when you look back at LBJ his rookie year at 18 he was doing this at the NBA level.
Zion will have a bigger impact straight away cause he is 280 lbs lol. Lebron was trash until his 4th season..both are raw talent but Zion will dominate
Better yet bron was predicted #1 draft pick by his junior year. Zion is good but the league is rigged and scripted. Zion(promise land) career will be scripted to surpass lebron(king james).
He’s the number one pick. Period. Even if he gets injured again with Duke, he’s just so gifted the Bulls, Cavs, Knicks, Hawks, whoever it is, would just have to draft him. No fan base would accept their team not drafting Zion with the 1st overall pick. And I was wrong on this. I’m worried about a guy Zion’s weight. But still he is just so so talented you can’t not take him 1st
Best PF in the league rn Blake Griffin
Thats the thing though, players create fade away and post moves to get to the hoop, but when you can jump over the opponent, you will utilize that first....
Incredible performance. He lets the game come to him he scores with minimal effort he looks like he is having a lot of fun on the court..
How does Nick have a show on tv?
“Mmmmm none.”😂😂😂😂
Call me "Old".... but has anyone ever heard of Shaun Kemp? Zion Williamson is Shaun Kemp 2.0 😎
I agree
Agreed but heavier
I thought Kemp didn’t play in college
no kemp couldn’t really dribble, pass, or shoot as zion does now and he isn’t even stronger maybe the explosiveness that’s it
My young bull is repping 864 to the fullest!!!!
He said Syracuse guys looked underfed compared to Zion 😂😭😭
Chris "Ugh-Bill-Ugh-Dee" Carter
Zion looks like a shorter, Magic-era Shaq with better athleticism than LeBron. Yes, I just typed that, and it's true. Can't wait to watch his rookie season.
More like if young Charles Barkley was into CrossFit with the athleticism of Shawn Kemp
He's gonna flop. Mark my words
Man it’s gonna hurt seeing my team not be the No. 1 pick if we don’t 😭 This dude is gonna change some franchise. Praying it’s the Bulls
Nick "I need to introduce Zion to my barber in Harlem" Wright
For his size and weight he needs some composite reinforced sneakers
CC did a little too much yayo with a complimentary mix of TBIs
Folks still undervaluing this kid, if that is even possible. Imagine Barkley mixed with Jordan's anticipation and tenacity, toss in Rodman rebounding, in the body of mini-Shaq/Wilt. Without a shadow of doubt, Zion will be amongst the elite at the NBA from Day 1. And NBA players know this......
Steve Blake + Eminem = Nick Wright
excuse me. frank howard...
*_Draymond Green wants to know your location._*
Draymond bout to get on the phone and get him to come workout for the Warriors 😂😂
Len Bias
Say no to Drugs
Len Bias would've been the goat low-key if he didn't do pure white
Nick Wrong, is that you???
Nick wright looks like Tom Greene never did acid!
Larry Johnson +Charles Barkley =Zion Williamson
He needs to work on his J, his FTs, and an actual post game. Regardless, he already brings soooo much with what he already has.
I ain’t seeing Nike 😂
Syracuse was missing it's BEST PLAYER and their big was in foul trouble 3 minutes into the game.
He was okay & played when Duke beat them at Syracuse without Zion.....
Is this the March Madness tournament?
Zion Williamson reminds me of a younger, less explosive Rodney Rodger without a jump shot.
Olden Polyniece + Scott skiles = Zion Williamson
I don’t know about anybody else but I really am reminded of Larry Johnson who play power forward for the Hornets 6 foot 7 Longer than he is tall great athleticism great physicality dunk on everyone he’s a better more athletic version of Larry Johnson and if he can be as skillful as Larry Johnson make no mistake he will be great
Can you imagine him with Mitchell Robinson!!
#FireNickWright
How does it have nothing do with something but then you say it has to do with all those things wtf bruh
When Duke lost to Syracuse in OT 2 starters didn’t play so really they only lost 1 game when healthy!
I get Cris was busy playing football but Zion looks like Larry Johnson at UNLV. Stop acting like LJ never existed.
Good comparison.
Zion is by far more athletic than larry Johnson. Yall only compare them because They're both big and dark skin
@@MrJustchris1 stop playing the race card
Reserved everyone in the NBA is big and black...
@@compfrags9369 what are you trying to say?😂
He’s a super duper version of Julius Randle
What’s gonna be Zion 2k rating?
Tyair Smith 80-83
At least 83-4. It’s Because he has so many tools. Steals, blocks, power, jumps, driving layup/dunk etc.
82
nick wright looks exactly like MTVs Tom Green
cameron carbone 😂
cris said sports about 200 times in the first 30 seconds
Barrett was way more affective in the game.
Shaq if he was a guard.
Nick got a face a mother could love
He's more like if a young Charles Barkley was in amazing shape then you gave him the athleticism of Shawn Kemp
Just listen to c.c lol jesus hes had some head shots
He said it has nothing to do with any of those things then said it had everything to do with all of those things...... lol what?!?
Bruh Zion could take GOAT title from MJ in 15 years
Emin Jonas Sulejmanov Lebron already took that from MJ after the 2016 finals
Unathletic skinny accountants played in the 90s
@@Valorant_Dem0n97 man are u like 10? Hes so far from MJ he cant even see him
Come on CC... your better than that 😭😭😭
He's Shawn Kemp
Bernard King has come back and Zion Williamson
chris is exhausting to listen to
Barkley, Larry Johnson, Blake Griffen hybrid. I really don't see the Lebron/Kemp comps.
except hes a way better defender than all those guys
I have never seen anyone better at blabbing his mouth, and saying absolutely nothing, than Nick Wright... what a waste of time
Luka vs zion 👀👀👀
So they not goanna talk about the kid who tried to trip him up
The whole world sleepibg on south Carolina... All ima say We outchea!!!!
Did CC just say “hooper”? That sounded so forced and awkward...
🙏 hoping he lands with my Knicks, because i'm tired of James Dolan making more headlines then the team does off the court, then the team does for it's self on the court. SMH😂👍
"because I'm tired of James Dolan making more headlines off the court, than the team does on the court" sorry your grammar needed a restated correction 😂 but yea I agree with you but only if Dolan sells the team. Nobody wants Zion trapped there under that guy
ha ha, that tie, lol
Uh Larry Johnson???
He is almost the same as Shawn Kemp. He`s like his clone.
Without the 27 kids....
I 100% agree. Zion is just a little shorter.
"It has nothing to do with those things, it's about all of those things" wow ok
He's like Shawn Kemp and Lebron
More like Olden Polyniece+ Scott skiles = Zion Williamson
Maybe this kid really is the next great.
Zion can be great but he needs to lose 30 pounds to last long in the NBA ..if not his knees and ankles will fail thru wear and tear extra weight..he is athletic but too heavy ..his mechanics will be off set
I would agree (although I'd say maybe 20 pounds), but how can he at this point? He'd have to lose a lot of natural muscle, because he doesn't have much fat. I just think he's destined to fall off athletically (same way Barkley did post-76ers) after his first few years. The question is whether or not he can tailor his game to continue being as effective after his athleticism drops off. That's what Barkley did, and he became an all-time great.
Am I crazy or did nick Wright get his hair back?
Why is no one saying he is the bo Jackson of basketball? They’re the same
Strenf? Why not pronounce it strength?
Is it me or does Nick Wright look like Tom Greene....just saying.