Will Zion's weight and injury issues hinder him from becoming an all time great? He's amazing when he's on the floor, but his combination of body type and explosion has never proven to last very long in the league, and he's already having problems. Should his name even be mentioned in the same air as Lebron?
Shaq had weight and was explosive just couldn’t dribble so was Shawn Kemp. I will say it’s waaaay to early for him to be called a bust. But I get the algorithm
I don't think people really appreciate the other work that athletes need to do in orderr to maximize their potential. The workouts, the diets, the recovery, etc.
a big reason why vince carter lasted so long....same for kareem...duncan...dirk....dikembe...and a few others like lebron now..and ray allen...among others...
ja morant is what every team wishes they can get in the draft...a leader and stud at the guard position who can carry your offense for a dozen years and above all else is a great kid who competes and thinks hes the best and wants to prove it because hes underrated..as great as zion is and would be in the late 00's early 2010's when the center position became weak but bigs were still used pre three ball era, in today's nba a small ball center without a back to the basket game or range who can not handle and needs to be set up can only go so far even at his peak..zion at 1 was a mistake with his body type looking at oden walton bowie and kemp...sorry new orleans....ja was the clear choice...zion has star big market syndrome..he legit feels he needs to leave to go all out and give it his all and try his best..i hate players like that..prove something first...then after 6-7 years you can leave if they do not surround you enough....you do not win much cause of injuries/circumstances of being in a small market limiting your players/gms/coaches....simple...zion does not want to lead..he is a follower sadly like ben simmons..all talk
@@razkable Bro are you joking, Zion improves every year and you comparing him to a guy that is sitting out games, Zion was injured and he couldn't work out to lose the weight when he comes back he'll still dominate.
@@WeezyApologist I'm not trying to defend he's overweight but did you see him last year this dude was getting 20 10 in his sleep he's only 21 ? He's gonna be a superstar isn't it obvious
@@samuelnjenga1761 we know he's a star, but no player in history of the NBA can jump that high & have a great long career being that weight. No player. Do some research and come back to this post.
@@samuelnjenga1761 his injuries are going to ruin him if he doesn’t get his body right bro. He’s super talented, but availability is important. Nobody gonna pay this man millions for 20 games a season.
Y'all can't see straight through this mess they use every single to player to talk about in hype up this same guy I just seen a post on IG where they said the 2020 NBA Lakers championship was the most special of all time considering the circumstances yet they had no picture of Kobe on that post no picture of the Lakers as a team just a picture of that guy LBJ.. they just flat-out disrespect other great players for the sake of this guy I'm SO glad Steph won this year no super team a bunch of young players got his fourth chip which he earned meanwhile that other guy picked his entire roster 1 through 12 and couldn't even sniff the Play-In Haha that was so funny 😅🤣
I say give him one more yr to shape up and mature. He seems like a good guy who has natural talent. I feel like he needs to become his own man and not let his parents get in his head too much.
so far his teammate rj is having a better effect on the nba and his team..zion so far has been a 0 since march of 2020...thats a long time...hes getting worse as he ages as a person not better...and more hurt/out of shape...
@@razkable I honestly think Zion hasn’t been healthy since he’s been in the NBA If ever tbh. His knees are bad. You can tell by his stride.I still wanna see him get his bread though he worked for this his whole life.
Zion has a Derrick Coleman vibe to me Explosive and crafty but likes a good old big mac from time to time But honestly, I love to eat the heavy comfort shit too so I aignt judging Love your channel Stunted Growth Became a recent huge fan Love your retro vintage hip hop late night radio dj style Great to watch before sleep to calm and recenter the mind
The thing is unlike most people he has the resources to eat food that is both delicious and healthy, what he lacks is either the desire or discipline to do that, possibly both.
See, I never compared Zion to Bron. I always compared him to Barkley concerning power and physique. At any rate, I do hope that people aren't painting his entire future based on the clip of him attempting to do drills at a heavier weight. We certainly don't know what the future holds for him. But one thing's for sure, the manner in which he explodes currently will definitely be detrimental in the future if he does not drop 50 from that 317 lb frame of his.
Facts. Went to New Orleans a few years back and there was this breakfast spot right near the hotel. Food was amazing, but they put melted butter on EVERYTHING!!!
along with diet and exercise, I think he may have to work on his landing mechanics if he wants to have any kind of longevity in the NBA. after he's healed from injury of course
You can't adjust your landing mechanics to deal with 300 lbs of force at that trajectory. The only thing he can do is not force the power dunking unless he really needs it. Highly doubtful he'll be that wise.
Nobody is the next lebron. U can tell he doesn't have the build for longevity when he was in high school. He has a completely different body type than LeBron. Bron is lean, Zion is stalky and would be fat if he didnt workout. He's got the Charles Barkley body.
@@razkable At the age of most of these players Lebron had brought his team to the finals… there will never be another Lebron, or Jordan, or Kobe not all players are transcendent
@@Zee006_ People are still looking for the next Tyson in boxing. Tons of similar or mimics but never nothing the same as Tyson. Same with Jordan, LeBron and Kobe like you say
I love Zion, I think he has a wonderful talent and he's a good guy, humble and likable. Howevery, I might be wrong but he doesn't strike me as someone who plays with a chip on his shoulder to be the one of the greatest ever - something his talent may allow him to be in the future. It seems to me that he just loves to play basketball and he's taking it as a game, but the pro environment is different, there's so much responsibility that comes into play. If he manages to fix this particular aspect of his demeanor, I think he'll be perfectly fine.
@@hunterzolomon1303 Great point!!! Marcus Allen with the Raiders was the same way. That "Alpha", chip stuff is a Bunch of BS!!! Like you said, have some talent obviously, discipline, and Hard work, and you'll be okay.
Your best “Stunted Growth” yet. Perfectly timed because many have had the same sentiments about Zion = work ethic. He is waaay too young to have weight issues. He has to know how that story “might” playout……remember Robert “Tractor” Traylor 🤔
Sad thing is that while not being as fast or as athletic, Traylor had WAY better post moves than Zion and one of the better big-guy passers at the time, and if he could have gotten that weight under control he coulda been a solid NBA player
Zion don’t need to worry about being remembered he will be remembered as one of the biggest draft busts “ no pun intended” if he doesn’t pull himself together I don’t see him being in the nba for 2 years
#Facts! Preach the truth! Even Charles Barkley curved his weight during his prime. Zion has that baby Huey weight. This what happens when you don’t stay in college to mature and grow.
He won't be a bust because he has proven when healthy he can play on this level. A bust is somebody people predicted would be special but than pan out. Bust is the wrong word
@@glorysake he has already panned out lol hey panned into the frying pan dudes had what 3-4 surgeries on his knees and feet and has missed 59 games and counting the problem with Zion is everyone knows he can be a top tier player when healthy but he won’t be healthy because his got his hand in the chip bag and not on a basketball everyone was expecting Zion to be better then lebron in his first year hence why he is a draft bust New Orleans blew the draft and it’s not there fault media fans etc were saying Zion will be mj lebron and shaq all in one and New Orleans faced pier pressure
Ya 3 years in but he needs time lol he’s out of shape and don’t care and to compare him to lebron is stupid he won’t be anywhere near lebron in his career
Zion Williamson would've definitely ended up in NY, but Adam Silver had already assured the New Orleans Pelicans that they'd get the no.1 pick, enabling them to draft Zion. This was the behind the scenes agreement that was made when the NBA allowed LeBron James to blatantly tamper with and fleece Anthony Davis from the Pelicans. While comically making Magic Johnson the "fall guy".
I can't see the Lebron James comparison. He's more like Larry Johnson in his early years when he was grand mama but I hope he has a better career than LJ.
People throw around Lebrons name to draw eyes and build hype. Realistically the closest player we’ve ever had to Lebron is Ben Simmons and he’s not even half the player Lebron is.
@@kl3554 The closest is Giannis, how can you forget about him lol, i know he wasn’t good as a rookie but around his 3rd/4th year you could already see the similarities with Bron
@joseph ofori Larry (before injuries) had more of an impact and it was unheard of to see a player his size move the way he did. Matchup nightmare. I encourage you to check out some of his highlights. Dude was a problem.
@joseph ofori I don’t think the highlights do Larry justice. He carried a team to an undefeated season in college and back to back ncaa finals ( one championship). He could put the ball on the floor, had a good mid range jumper( game was different back then) and had a huge cultural impact ( when was the last time Converse was relevant in the shoe game?). Zion May have a higher vertical, but in terms of explosive power, quickness and strength, Larry was something else. Had to see it...
I know this video discusses Zion and the issues that could potentially stop him being as good as he should be but one player that fits your definition of a hooperstar right now in the league is Giannis. He checks all the boxes that we all want Zion to achieve but like you said he went to the perfect environment to capitalize on his innate desire to be great and his physical tools.
The way he walks has ALWAYS concerned me. I have flat feet myself and I remember before I strengthened my muscles to hold up my arch all of my body weight would be on the inside of my inwardly bended knees. That is NOT a place you want to be. I don't know if Zion has flat feet which cause misalignment or if his knees are just bending inward, but either way that is bad for your joints as a normal person let alone a 300 pound man leaping and sprinting all day. If he can correct that and have a healthy lifestyle he might reach his potential.
As a Zion fan, I should be upset at this video but I’m more upset about Zion’s lack of discipline in managing his weight, knowing full well how it was one of the primary contributors of his injuries
Too soon to do a stunted growth vid imo. Zion not even past his 3rd year yet. When healthy, he's unstoppable. We all know that. He can still bounce back. Look at Lonzo Ball
Lonzo just needed to fix his shooting mechanics. Zion has had a weight issue since high school/college and getting worse. He's still young but he's gaining more weight & getting injured more.
Faxes people writing him off too quickly watch him come back mid way through the season and dominates and these guys will switch up so fast and be like I knew he would come back strong like lol.
@@GameChanger-xi4iy Actually not so. Since high school, there's been concerns about his weight. Just last season he was averaging 27pts on efficient scoring and STILL were concerns about his weight. NOW he's over 300pds! Yes, he can lose some weight & still be productive when he plays BUT now his rep is weight control & injury prone. Point is there's been concerns about his weight since high school & it's only gotten worse. Why are ppl supposed to think it'll get better??
@@GameChanger-xi4iy i think the only way for that to happen is 1.he gets off NOLA (he clearly doesn’t want to be there let’s not lie he is not gonna say it publicly) 2.they start winning (it fixes everything) 3.he gets less injured - being injured requires you to avoid practice physical activities etc which is a perfect time to get fat since you won’t be able to burn of the weight you gained And in his case the cycle goes Weight gain causes injury , injury causes weight gain which causes injury which causes weight gain which causes injury which causes weight gain and so on so he really needs to cut some weight off which I highly doubt he will since he said he would feel not as strong if he would cut weight which is probably an excuse we can look at charles barkley for that.
@@WallTrapMedia it's pretty accurate. His basketball iq, skills, and fundamentals are not what got him in the league. Its the fact he is a superior physical specimen and athlete than everyone else. The dumbest comment was comparing him to Lebron, the most versatile player to set foot on a court and arguably one of the smartest.
Great analysis, it hard to stay motivated once you have achieved material gains for many. Zion likes to eat and I doubt he's ever had to out work anyone before.
Homies work ethic is very sus…always puts on a noticeable amount when injured. Organization has to get him a personal chef and trainer that follows him around😂
This reminds me when Shaq did and interview and he said before his draft David stern asked him did he was to play where it’s hot or where it’s cold. He said hot and then the magic grabbed him
I don’t really watch sports anymore, but Z keeps popping up here and there after I watched a few Larry Bird and MJ documentaries. I truly hope he is able to shed pounds. He’s going to have to find the motivation and commitment to stick with a training plan, because the added weight is going to cause his joints to fail fast.
Think you're overreacting a bit, dude picked up a few in the off season. You're already got his career being ruined, take it easy. Oh, by the way, you dont average 27 and 7 as a 20 year old with a poor work ethic. You sound like you're talking about Anthony Bennett or Adam Morrison. Take it easy
come back in a few years??!?!..this is not how it works. he had cameras on him since HS..some say he should of been ready..people get that first check and zone out..
@@chuckjacobs3239 ..you've watched a little too much of this "stunted growth" series...what are you like 17?..that would make sense🤔👌🏾...Zion will be fine, the question is, do you want him to?...or are you standing by for his downfall?...
"Zion mightve been healthier nn NY, because he would have access to better medicine" This guy makes it sound like NO is some kind of frontier settlement in middle of wilderness :D :D
Prime example Bron Kareem and mJ Because Kareem had a 20 year career as a center because he kept the weight off his body look at Shaq had Shaq kept some of the weight off he would have had a longer more productive career especially them years he bounced from Phoenix Cleveland and Boston and with MJ when he did his last and final comeback he was 250 and his playing weight was as 212-220 he could still play but he was doing it in spurts and with Bron I thought he was going to be the greatest power forward ever because I thought he was going to gain weight as he got older but he kept the weight off body and that’s keeping the weight off his knees and ankles but Nike has to put something in place with his shoes like a carbon fiber spring plate to disperse the shock from going through his body
Eric Montross, Bobby Hurley, Miles Simon, Lawrence Moten, Etan Thomas, Obannon Brothers, John Wallace, Dante Jones, Walter Mcarty, Mateen Cleaves, Khalid El Amin, Chris Porter, Danny Fortson, Melvin Levitt, would love to see these!
This feature hurts 😔 to watch. I’ve been watching him since Spartanburg man. I was so hyped for him last year in the Allstar game. But I’m upset 😠 with his Family and personal camp. How did no one tell him or pull him aside and check on him. There’s gotta be a deeper reasoning for this!! I want Zion to Hoop yoo 🙏🏾
Zion needs a Moses Malone to get his attention about his weight. I would love to see Zion Williamson to be the next face of the NBA, but if Zion keeps gaining weight, or does not end up on the Lakers, it’s gonna be Giannis’ league after Lebron is gone.
This is why I will always have a deep love for Lebron, JJ Watt, Tom Brady, and Kobe, the money to them (once they got the first contract), was always number 4 or 5 of the things that mattered most. That’s what so many poor and under achieving people don’t realize, you have to truly love what you do in order to be excellent at it. Money may or may not come, but your excellence is what is remembered. Jordon’s tomb stone will NOT say he was a billionaire. No one cares. Zion appears to be the next Haynesworth, forever remembered as someone who was naturally talented, but lacked drive and ambition.
I feel sorry for “kids” like Zion. Why is he on Stunted growth and his career isn’t over yet? I thinks it’s unfair to criticize the “kid” the way the media does. Everyone is looking for the next Jordan, Kobe, Lebron, etc knowing that type caliber of athlete is rear. Did anyone ever really think Zion was going to be the next Lebron. Give the “kid” a chance and when it’s all said and done we will see how he ends his career. Then we can all criticize whether he lived up to expectations or not.
As bad as the Knicks have been for as long as they’ve been, they are still one of the highest valued franchises in all of sports because of Madison Square Garden… the Hornets on the other hand not, so much… they gave them AD and Zion
Thanks for touching on the rigged aspect of professional sports. A lot of fans these days are either in denial of it happening or just oblivious to it. This video hit the nail on the head on Zion and the outlook on his future
That 2019 draft was rigged and it was too obvious lol. This was the first year NBA changed the lottery odds. Lakers who had 11th worst record got lucky and moved up to pick #4, that pick ended up being sent to NOLA in Anthony Davis trade (it's probably what made pelicans GM agree to trade AD to lakers since they knew NBA would rig lakers pick in the lottery). Pelicans had 6th worst record in lottery but they got lucky and landed the 1st overall pick (of course they got it since they just lost AD Lol). Then there's the tragic news about Kobe and his daughter and NBA once again gave lakers a free title in 2020 bubble to pay tribute to Kobe
@@danangdwiatma3999 Mannnn you’re way off! lol jk. Everything you said I agree with. The league be on that BS every year with the lottery. I hate how dramatic it is just so ppl can tune in to watch it
If only Zion skipped college like LeBron, he shouldn't be overweight right now. But of course, it's no longer allowed. Zion added too much weight when he joined Duke and he wasn't able to move out from that weight ever since.
Big facts I remember watching a segment with him and the maple mamba... And this dude said he eats like 4 double cheeseburger and whole damn pizza's and shit I was like damn bro, need to slow down.
It's hard to critique someone like Williamson, there is no precedent for his talent and athleticism. So those criticizing him were never at his level. So we need to be patient and let his process play out.
I love how you people want to live through this guy🤣🤣🤣first time I saw him I laughed I was wondering how long will it take for this guy to he over weigh. I sad forth year in the league he will he over weigh🤣🤣🤣dam I can believe I was so wrong
Where is the incentive to lose weight or be great when he may say "Why? I'm already in the NBA earning millions".There seems to be no motivation for a lot of these guys because of the immense guaranteed contracts. Bird, Kobe, MJ, Lebron and many others had legendary workout routines because being good wasn't enough, they wanted to be the best and win titles...
The unmotivated part from many professional athletes may come from knowing it's all rigged and setup for certain teams and individuals to shine and win. So most just play along with the script and get the bag. I guess they figure why put in all that work when it's setup for say like Boston to win 17 straight titles. Just saying.
Zion is more Larry Johnson than Lebron. He needs to build skills if he is going to last in the league. His ability to jump out of the building won't last long at his current weight.
Ngl I never saw him as the next LeBron even when he was dominat in high school. I felt like he (and still possibly can be) a better Larry Johnson or a more efficient Charles Barkley. Also to be fair he played most of the shorten season last year and iirc they shut him down for the last couple of games since they were out of the play in
Who made this comparison? The way they play the game is completely different. Fine they both can jump really high and that’s where it ends. I hate the next Jordan or Lebron talk. It’ll always will be 1 of 1.
Zion's name is more powerful than his actual play. He is too short and heavy against a lot of big and tall players out there. Most of his shots are layups and dunks. That drains him down so much. He can't be the main player in a team or even the second but maybe a third
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." I have a problem with people almost seeming happy Zoin gained weight. People suck and I just hope he can prove everyone of his doubters wrong
We crown these kids as the next great when they're dunking on normal kids getting out of Algebra. That's why they never amount to anything, we give them the praise and they immediately become millionaires- so why work hard??
I hope he don't become a causality like John Williams, who came from LSU, supposedly a Lebron type before Lebron, but his weight issues diminished his playing ability and eventully drove him out the league
I feel sorry for young nba stars it's a lot of pressure to be LeBron James as soon you get into the NBA. People keep forgetting it took time for LeBron to become great (meaning championship ring great).
Will Zion's weight and injury issues hinder him from becoming an all time great? He's amazing when he's on the floor, but his combination of body type and explosion has never proven to last very long in the league, and he's already having problems. Should his name even be mentioned in the same air as Lebron?
A little early doing a Stunted Growth on a 21 year old who averages 26 and 7 on 60% shooting.
Hell yeah. And hell no to the last question.
I don't know if this is a ploy but I still thinks he wants out of New Orleans and wants to go to NY.
Shaq had weight and was explosive just couldn’t dribble so was Shawn Kemp. I will say it’s waaaay to early for him to be called a bust. But I get the algorithm
If Zion was in NY he would not have gained weight.
I don't think people really appreciate the other work that athletes need to do in orderr to maximize their potential. The workouts, the diets, the recovery, etc.
That’s why today’s athletes are better than in the past.
a big reason why vince carter lasted so long....same for kareem...duncan...dirk....dikembe...and a few others like lebron now..and ray allen...among others...
NBA 2K got fools thinking NBA players aren't real humans! 😂😂😂
Fr LeBron literally spends millions on preserving his body every year
@@sholovesholove4620 like these niggas wake up and just go play ball lol
The tremendous growth of Ja Morant is making Williamson look bad.
Ja fans have always been mad about Zion making the all star last year and averaging 27 on 60fg%
@@GameChanger-xi4iy lol I love Zion but ja better fr
ja morant is what every team wishes they can get in the draft...a leader and stud at the guard position who can carry your offense for a dozen years and above all else is a great kid who competes and thinks hes the best and wants to prove it because hes underrated..as great as zion is and would be in the late 00's early 2010's when the center position became weak but bigs were still used pre three ball era, in today's nba a small ball center without a back to the basket game or range who can not handle and needs to be set up can only go so far even at his peak..zion at 1 was a mistake with his body type looking at oden walton bowie and kemp...sorry new orleans....ja was the clear choice...zion has star big market syndrome..he legit feels he needs to leave to go all out and give it his all and try his best..i hate players like that..prove something first...then after 6-7 years you can leave if they do not surround you enough....you do not win much cause of injuries/circumstances of being in a small market limiting your players/gms/coaches....simple...zion does not want to lead..he is a follower sadly like ben simmons..all talk
@@razkable Bro are you joking, Zion improves every year and you comparing him to a guy that is sitting out games, Zion was injured and he couldn't work out to lose the weight when he comes back he'll still dominate.
Zion makes himself look bad.
Lebron's most underrated quality is his discipline. Dude is insane, Zion is the exact opposite lol
Yeah I’ll give him that, he’s disciplined and he obviously takes care of himself.
@@WeezyApologist I'm not trying to defend he's overweight but did you see him last year this dude was getting 20 10 in his sleep he's only 21 ? He's gonna be a superstar isn't it obvious
@@samuelnjenga1761 we know he's a star, but no player in history of the NBA can jump that high & have a great long career being that weight. No player. Do some research and come back to this post.
@@samuelnjenga1761 his injuries are going to ruin him if he doesn’t get his body right bro. He’s super talented, but availability is important. Nobody gonna pay this man millions for 20 games a season.
@@aboutmillions shaq dwight howard?????
If Zion isn’t careful he gone fool around and become the next Oliver Miller or John “Hotplate” Williams.
Real talk
Or SHawn Kemp!
Took the words out my mouth
Yup
or Wayman "The Mealman" Tisdale.
ESPN is also to blame for hyping him up (especially when he was at Duke) and not shutting up about him.
At 3 minutes I forgot this was about Zion Williamson 😂😂
He was kind of like the Co Star of dis Vid Bron got to much Shine.LOL
@@cornbreadmilton5265 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@cornbreadmilton5265 as he should 🤣
Y'all can't see straight through this mess they use every single to player to talk about in hype up this same guy I just seen a post on IG where they said the 2020 NBA Lakers championship was the most special of all time considering the circumstances yet they had no picture of Kobe on that post no picture of the Lakers as a team just a picture of that guy LBJ.. they just flat-out disrespect other great players for the sake of this guy I'm SO glad Steph won this year no super team a bunch of young players got his fourth chip which he earned meanwhile that other guy picked his entire roster 1 through 12 and couldn't even sniff the Play-In Haha that was so funny 😅🤣
I say give him one more yr to shape up and mature. He seems like a good guy who has natural talent. I feel like he needs to become his own man and not let his parents get in his head too much.
so far his teammate rj is having a better effect on the nba and his team..zion so far has been a 0 since march of 2020...thats a long time...hes getting worse as he ages as a person not better...and more hurt/out of shape...
@@razkable ok but if he's not playing and resting how is he getting worse and not better like bruh is only 21
@@razkable I honestly think Zion hasn’t been healthy since he’s been in the NBA If ever tbh. His knees are bad. You can tell by his stride.I still wanna see him get his bread though he worked for this his whole life.
@@djyua9157 yeah so it can go 1 of 2 ways we’ll see, hoping for him to figure it out though seems like a good dude
you were right and now he is officially a bust
Zion has a Derrick Coleman vibe to me
Explosive and crafty but likes a good old big mac from time to time
But honestly, I love to eat the heavy comfort shit too so I aignt judging
Love your channel Stunted Growth
Became a recent huge fan
Love your retro vintage hip hop late night radio dj style
Great to watch before sleep to calm and recenter the mind
He’s more John Hot plate Williams who ate his way out the league. Super talented but just loved food more than working out.
The thing is unlike most people he has the resources to eat food that is both delicious and healthy, what he lacks is either the desire or discipline to do that, possibly both.
@@j4genius961 , it’s really about self discipline, some have it and most don’t.
Shawn Kemp mixed with Charles Barkley
He's a professional athlete, you are not. Maybe you sbould be judging him
See, I never compared Zion to Bron. I always compared him to Barkley concerning power and physique. At any rate, I do hope that people aren't painting his entire future based on the clip of him attempting to do drills at a heavier weight. We certainly don't know what the future holds for him. But one thing's for sure, the manner in which he explodes currently will definitely be detrimental in the future if he does not drop 50 from that 317 lb frame of his.
Zion is a lesson of how discipline is crucial if you want to be great.
You mean ben Simmons?
You dont know this man.
@@ronb3913 no disciplined NBA players gonna get their weight up to 300lbs, even charles who love go eat but still got down close to 240.
Combination Of Charles Barkley, Shawn Kemp , Larry Johnson & Blake Griffin combined in one.
Don't forget Gary Trent
Antoine Walker
You forgot Stanley Roberts and John "Hot Plate" Williams.
Them po'boys & tasty crawfish hit different in Louisiana. That creole food will do that to ya if you don't pay attention
True and don’t forget the beignets
Facts. Went to New Orleans a few years back and there was this breakfast spot right near the hotel. Food was amazing, but they put melted butter on EVERYTHING!!!
@@generalnsj I know right?! There's a reason why the most obese, unhealthy ppl are statistically shown to be in the south. Smh
Facts. That why i dont trust people from Louisiana
Zion is like a muscular
Robert Tractor Traylor
That's not right 🤣🤣🤣
@@judahwatcher1140 Its not right but its fair 😂😂😂😂
along with diet and exercise, I think he may have to work on his landing mechanics if he wants to have any kind of longevity in the NBA.
after he's healed from injury of course
You can't adjust your landing mechanics to deal with 300 lbs of force at that trajectory. The only thing he can do is not force the power dunking unless he really needs it. Highly doubtful he'll be that wise.
Nobody is the next lebron. U can tell he doesn't have the build for longevity when he was in high school. He has a completely different body type than LeBron. Bron is lean, Zion is stalky and would be fat if he didnt workout. He's got the Charles Barkley body.
luka?...ja?..trae?...tatum?..mitchell?..lamelo?...we have had some studs in recent drafts....
@@razkable At the age of most of these players Lebron had brought his team to the finals… there will never be another Lebron, or Jordan, or Kobe not all players are transcendent
@@Zee006_ People are still looking for the next Tyson in boxing. Tons of similar or mimics but never nothing the same as Tyson. Same with Jordan, LeBron and Kobe like you say
Nobody is the next ANYBODY!!!..whether it be Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe, Shaq, Allen Iverson, Steph Curry, or lebron
@@Zee006_ ty people act like lebron ain't carry a team at 22 years old that hits different
I love Zion, I think he has a wonderful talent and he's a good guy, humble and likable. Howevery, I might be wrong but he doesn't strike me as someone who plays with a chip on his shoulder to be the one of the greatest ever - something his talent may allow him to be in the future. It seems to me that he just loves to play basketball and he's taking it as a game, but the pro environment is different, there's so much responsibility that comes into play. If he manages to fix this particular aspect of his demeanor, I think he'll be perfectly fine.
You dont need a chip, a lot of greats didnt play with chips. Ie steph, dirk etc. One thing they all have in common though is discipline.
@@hunterzolomon1303 Great point!!! Marcus Allen with the Raiders was the same way. That "Alpha", chip stuff is a Bunch of BS!!! Like you said, have some talent obviously, discipline, and Hard work, and you'll be okay.
Your best “Stunted Growth” yet. Perfectly timed because many have had the same sentiments about Zion = work ethic. He is waaay too young to have weight issues. He has to know how that story “might” playout……remember Robert “Tractor” Traylor 🤔
#Facts!
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Sad thing is that while not being as fast or as athletic, Traylor had WAY better post moves than Zion and one of the better big-guy passers at the time, and if he could have gotten that weight under control he coulda been a solid NBA player
@@8301TheJMan facts 🍻
Zion don’t need to worry about being remembered he will be remembered as one of the biggest draft busts “ no pun intended” if he doesn’t pull himself together I don’t see him being in the nba for 2 years
#Facts! Preach the truth! Even Charles Barkley curved his weight during his prime. Zion has that baby Huey weight. This what happens when you don’t stay in college to mature and grow.
He won't be a bust because he has proven when healthy he can play on this level. A bust is somebody people predicted would be special but than pan out. Bust is the wrong word
@@glorysake he has already panned out lol hey panned into the frying pan dudes had what 3-4 surgeries on his knees and feet and has missed 59 games and counting the problem with Zion is everyone knows he can be a top tier player when healthy but he won’t be healthy because his got his hand in the chip bag and not on a basketball everyone was expecting Zion to be better then lebron in his first year hence why he is a draft bust New Orleans blew the draft and it’s not there fault media fans etc were saying Zion will be mj lebron and shaq all in one and New Orleans faced pier pressure
@@glorysake lol ok take this L
its way too early to be saying this ngl
just give the kid some time
he gonna be just fine
Blaccmass!!?
Exactly!!!!
Or he won't. No one can blame him for cashing in. It isn't against the law to choose not to fulfill your potential.
We said that a year ago... Look what happend lol
Ya 3 years in but he needs time lol he’s out of shape and don’t care and to compare him to lebron is stupid he won’t be anywhere near lebron in his career
Zion Williamson would've definitely ended up in NY, but Adam Silver had already assured the New Orleans Pelicans that they'd get the no.1 pick, enabling them to draft Zion. This was the behind the scenes agreement that was made when the NBA allowed LeBron James to blatantly tamper with and fleece Anthony Davis from the Pelicans. While comically making Magic Johnson the "fall guy".
Source?
@@lindahlophe1572 bro dead just made this up lmao. Y'all gotta be stopped
I'm digging the current content... Also, the way they explain Lebron's dad (Between 5'7-6'7) he could've been anyone in Akron at that time smh lol
I can't see the Lebron James comparison. He's more like Larry Johnson in his early years when he was grand mama but I hope he has a better career than LJ.
Facts lj or Shawn kemp
People throw around Lebrons name to draw eyes and build hype. Realistically the closest player we’ve ever had to Lebron is Ben Simmons and he’s not even half the player Lebron is.
@@antoinejenkins2096 LJ
@@kl3554 The closest is Giannis, how can you forget about him lol, i know he wasn’t good as a rookie but around his 3rd/4th year you could already see the similarities with Bron
"We have never seen a wing with that size equipped with that speed and quickness". Larry Johnson: "Am I a joke to you?"
Shit, Charles Barkley “Am I a joke to you?”
Chuck wasn’t half as athletic as Zion
@joseph ofori Also Larry was more of a post "90's banger" of the Oakley mold, Zion has a much more polished perimeter game.
@joseph ofori Larry (before injuries) had more of an impact and it was unheard of to see a player his size move the way he did. Matchup nightmare. I encourage you to check out some of his highlights. Dude was a problem.
@joseph ofori I don’t think the highlights do Larry justice. He carried a team to an undefeated season in college and back to back ncaa finals ( one championship). He could put the ball on the floor, had a good mid range jumper( game was different back then) and had a huge cultural impact ( when was the last time Converse was relevant in the shoe game?). Zion May have a higher vertical, but in terms of explosive power, quickness and strength, Larry was something else. Had to see it...
You know your career is done if Stunted Growth puts out a video on you....
In all seriousness, hope this kid can turn things around
I know this video discusses Zion and the issues that could potentially stop him being as good as he should be but one player that fits your definition of a hooperstar right now in the league is Giannis. He checks all the boxes that we all want Zion to achieve but like you said he went to the perfect environment to capitalize on his innate desire to be great and his physical tools.
Facts
Lebron lived up to the hype and exceeded it. That's damn near impossible for a HS player to achieve
The way he walks has ALWAYS concerned me. I have flat feet myself and I remember before I strengthened my muscles to hold up my arch all of my body weight would be on the inside of my inwardly bended knees. That is NOT a place you want to be. I don't know if Zion has flat feet which cause misalignment or if his knees are just bending inward, but either way that is bad for your joints as a normal person let alone a 300 pound man leaping and sprinting all day. If he can correct that and have a healthy lifestyle he might reach his potential.
As a Zion fan, I should be upset at this video but I’m more upset about Zion’s lack of discipline in managing his weight, knowing full well how it was one of the primary contributors of his injuries
Stunt Number 4? Has the weight already damaged his lower body to the point he can ever be fully healthy again?
Good point!
Hes not the next lebron, but the next Charles Barkley/Grandmama. Been saying this forever
Same. I was “hating” though.
@@stormb28 imagine calling someone a hater for comparing someone to a top 5 power forward ever
@@kono5933 and I said that was his ceiling. At this point he would be fortunate to be on that level.
I’d say he’s explosive enough to be compared to those two, but I see him more as Dominique Wilkins (just heavier).
Next tractor trailor
Too soon to do a stunted growth vid imo. Zion not even past his 3rd year yet. When healthy, he's unstoppable. We all know that. He can still bounce back. Look at Lonzo Ball
Lonzo just needed to fix his shooting mechanics. Zion has had a weight issue since high school/college and getting worse. He's still young but he's gaining more weight & getting injured more.
Faxes people writing him off too quickly watch him come back mid way through the season and dominates and these guys will switch up so fast and be like I knew he would come back strong like lol.
@@GameChanger-xi4iy Actually not so. Since high school, there's been concerns about his weight. Just last season he was averaging 27pts on efficient scoring and STILL were concerns about his weight. NOW he's over 300pds! Yes, he can lose some weight & still be productive when he plays BUT now his rep is weight control & injury prone. Point is there's been concerns about his weight since high school & it's only gotten worse. Why are ppl supposed to think it'll get better??
@@JECZ23 Because he's my favourite player and I gotta hope he gets better.
@@GameChanger-xi4iy i think the only way for that to happen is
1.he gets off NOLA (he clearly doesn’t want to be there let’s not lie he is not gonna say it publicly)
2.they start winning (it fixes everything)
3.he gets less injured - being injured requires you to avoid practice physical activities etc which is a perfect time to get fat since you won’t be able to burn of the weight you gained
And in his case the cycle goes
Weight gain causes injury , injury causes weight gain which causes injury which causes weight gain which causes injury which causes weight gain and so on so he really needs to cut some weight off which I highly doubt he will since he said he would feel not as strong if he would cut weight which is probably an excuse we can look at charles barkley for that.
He's more athlete than a basketball player.
He's basically Rodney Rogers 2.0
And so this is the dumbest sports-related comment of the week! LOL
@@WallTrapMedia Right like wtf! 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
@@WallTrapMedia it's pretty accurate. His basketball iq, skills, and fundamentals are not what got him in the league. Its the fact he is a superior physical specimen and athlete than everyone else. The dumbest comment was comparing him to Lebron, the most versatile player to set foot on a court and arguably one of the smartest.
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Great analysis, it hard to stay motivated once you have achieved material gains for many. Zion likes to eat and I doubt he's ever had to out work anyone before.
Homies work ethic is very sus…always puts on a noticeable amount when injured. Organization has to get him a personal chef and trainer that follows him around😂
Can’t make him do shit. You don’t think they’ve told him this shit before he even touched the league?
@@Iamhimbutyouarenot I know they have and even family…like you said, can’t make him do shit.
He seems like such a great human being. I'll always be pulling for him because the sky is the limit for his potential.
Blaming the NBA for Zion's current condition is unreasonable. There's no guarantee that he would be more disciplined in a larger market.
This reminds me when Shaq did and interview and he said before his draft David stern asked him did he was to play where it’s hot or where it’s cold. He said hot and then the magic grabbed him
I don’t really watch sports anymore, but Z keeps popping up here and there after I watched a few Larry Bird and MJ documentaries. I truly hope he is able to shed pounds. He’s going to have to find the motivation and commitment to stick with a training plan, because the added weight is going to cause his joints to fail fast.
Think you're overreacting a bit, dude picked up a few in the off season. You're already got his career being ruined, take it easy. Oh, by the way, you dont average 27 and 7 as a 20 year old with a poor work ethic. You sound like you're talking about Anthony Bennett or Adam Morrison. Take it easy
He'll be fine, stick to the script. This BS is unfounded right now, let him work. Come back in a few years and let's see what happens.
come back in a few years??!?!..this is not how it works. he had cameras on him since HS..some say he should of been ready..people get that first check and zone out..
He ain't got a FEW years!!
@@chuckjacobs3239 ..you've watched a little too much of this "stunted growth" series...what are you like 17?..that would make sense🤔👌🏾...Zion will be fine, the question is, do you want him to?...or are you standing by for his downfall?...
He is great but never will be LeBron level
"Zion mightve been healthier nn NY, because he would have access to better medicine"
This guy makes it sound like NO is some kind of frontier settlement in middle of wilderness :D :D
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Prime example Bron Kareem and mJ Because Kareem had a 20 year career as a center because he kept the weight off his body look at Shaq had Shaq kept some of the weight off he would have had a longer more productive career especially them years he bounced from Phoenix Cleveland and Boston and with MJ when he did his last and final comeback he was 250 and his playing weight was as 212-220 he could still play but he was doing it in spurts and with Bron I thought he was going to be the greatest power forward ever because I thought he was going to gain weight as he got older but he kept the weight off body and that’s keeping the weight off his knees and ankles but Nike has to put something in place with his shoes like a carbon fiber spring plate to disperse the shock from going through his body
Eric Montross, Bobby Hurley, Miles Simon, Lawrence Moten, Etan Thomas, Obannon Brothers, John Wallace, Dante Jones, Walter Mcarty, Mateen Cleaves, Khalid El Amin, Chris Porter, Danny Fortson, Melvin Levitt, would love to see these!
This feature hurts 😔 to watch. I’ve been watching him since Spartanburg man. I was so hyped for him last year in the Allstar game. But I’m upset 😠 with his Family and personal camp. How did no one tell him or pull him aside and check on him. There’s gotta be a deeper reasoning for this!! I want Zion to Hoop yoo 🙏🏾
Luka and Trae Young progress seem more like the future icons of the NBA than Zion. He needs to step up his game.
Would also add Booker to that list although I would love to SGA and Morant there too.
Giannis
This channel had so much potential. But you make some of these too prematurely and others too late
TOO LATE: How Stunted Growth was Stunted - Stunted Growth
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Interesting
Too early gang
Zion built like Kelly Price in 01
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Wow😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏿♂️
Zion needs a Moses Malone to get his attention about his weight.
I would love to see Zion Williamson to be the next face of the NBA, but if Zion keeps gaining weight, or does not end up on the Lakers, it’s gonna be Giannis’ league after Lebron is gone.
I think he would've made a great tight end. With his size, strength, build, and athleticism he would've been another Gronkowski
The best tight ends are playing basketball.
Love your series bro. Have you done Stanley Roberts?
This is why I will always have a deep love for Lebron, JJ Watt, Tom Brady, and Kobe, the money to them (once they got the first contract), was always number 4 or 5 of the things that mattered most. That’s what so many poor and under achieving people don’t realize, you have to truly love what you do in order to be excellent at it. Money may or may not come, but your excellence is what is remembered. Jordon’s tomb stone will NOT say he was a billionaire. No one cares. Zion appears to be the next Haynesworth, forever remembered as someone who was naturally talented, but lacked drive and ambition.
Magic Johnson was even more hyped than Lebron and Zion while in high school
I feel sorry for “kids” like Zion. Why is he on Stunted growth and his career isn’t over yet? I thinks it’s unfair to criticize the “kid” the way the media does. Everyone is looking for the next Jordan, Kobe, Lebron, etc knowing that type caliber of athlete is rear. Did anyone ever really think Zion was going to be the next Lebron. Give the “kid” a chance and when it’s all said and done we will see how he ends his career. Then we can all criticize whether he lived up to expectations or not.
Right now Ruggs is not looking like a kid. But we use that term loosely....
@@donaldrobinson7063 I agree
As bad as the Knicks have been for as long as they’ve been, they are still one of the highest valued franchises in all of sports because of Madison Square Garden… the Hornets on the other hand not, so much… they gave them AD and Zion
He doesn’t want to be there….so he’s gonna take his time getting back in shape he doesn’t look like he expects to play this season
He ate the next Lebron lol
Thanks for touching on the rigged aspect of professional sports. A lot of fans these days are either in denial of it happening or just oblivious to it. This video hit the nail on the head on Zion and the outlook on his future
That 2019 draft was rigged and it was too obvious lol. This was the first year NBA changed the lottery odds. Lakers who had 11th worst record got lucky and moved up to pick #4, that pick ended up being sent to NOLA in Anthony Davis trade (it's probably what made pelicans GM agree to trade AD to lakers since they knew NBA would rig lakers pick in the lottery). Pelicans had 6th worst record in lottery but they got lucky and landed the 1st overall pick (of course they got it since they just lost AD Lol). Then there's the tragic news about Kobe and his daughter and NBA once again gave lakers a free title in 2020 bubble to pay tribute to Kobe
@@danangdwiatma3999 Mannnn you’re way off! lol jk. Everything you said I agree with. The league be on that BS every year with the lottery. I hate how dramatic it is just so ppl can tune in to watch it
I think this video is going to go over a lot of peoples head 🤦🏿♂️ Great vid Stunted 💯💪🏿
If only Zion skipped college like LeBron, he shouldn't be overweight right now. But of course, it's no longer allowed. Zion added too much weight when he joined Duke and he wasn't able to move out from that weight ever since.
Zion was always heavy I was saying he was going to have weight problems in high school
@@marqueswilliams345 He wasn't that heavy in high school. And his body is way too leaner than today.
Big facts I remember watching a segment with him and the maple mamba... And this dude said he eats like 4 double cheeseburger and whole damn pizza's and shit I was like damn bro, need to slow down.
Damn Zion you get featured in Stunted Growth already bro! 🤦🏾♂️
U were knowledgeable and factual with this assessment 🎯👏🏿
Still loving that music! Great story u put together too!!
Never thought we would see Zion on here…
Well it is a Premature video lol he said Melo Ball wouldn’t be a good NBA player 😂😂🤷🏾♂️
It's hard to critique someone like Williamson, there is no precedent for his talent and athleticism. So those criticizing him were never at his level. So we need to be patient and let his process play out.
Zion is a Football Player who happens to play basketball. He needs to be on the gridiron!
I agree but I want to wait & see. He’s still young enough to turn it around but he has to be dedicated & keep his weight down💯🔥🙅🏾♂️
I love how you people want to live through this guy🤣🤣🤣first time I saw him I laughed I was wondering how long will it take for this guy to he over weigh. I sad forth year in the league he will he over weigh🤣🤣🤣dam I can believe I was so wrong
Where is the incentive to lose weight or be great when he may say "Why? I'm already in the NBA earning millions".There seems to be no motivation for a lot of these guys because of the immense guaranteed contracts. Bird, Kobe, MJ, Lebron and many others had legendary workout routines because being good wasn't enough, they wanted to be the best and win titles...
The unmotivated part from many professional athletes may come from knowing it's all rigged and setup for certain teams and individuals to shine and win. So most just play along with the script and get the bag. I guess they figure why put in all that work when it's setup for say like Boston to win 17 straight titles. Just saying.
Despite the LBJ comparisons, I've always thought Larry Johnson and holy heck is his career lining up, particularly if he ends up in NY
Great observation and breakdown. I personally thought he was a bit over hyped anyway. Didn't like his game either. Peace.
Zion is more Larry Johnson than Lebron.
He needs to build skills if he is going to last in the league. His ability to jump out of the building won't last long at his current weight.
I ain’t giving up on Zion !
Ngl I never saw him as the next LeBron even when he was dominat in high school. I felt like he (and still possibly can be) a better Larry Johnson or a more efficient Charles Barkley.
Also to be fair he played most of the shorten season last year and iirc they shut him down for the last couple of games since they were out of the play in
Facts. He was never Lebron lol bron is a 1 of 1
Dude is 1 pot of gumbo away from saying "Fuck It".🤣🤣🤣
The Knicks dodged a bullet with this one!
Bro he's only 21 years old this guy is 7 years younger than me. Can't right him off this early in the game it's ludicrous.
But he is already injury prone at such a young age.
Zion is built like a tight end
More like left tackle
Who made this comparison? The way they play the game is completely different. Fine they both can jump really high and that’s where it ends. I hate the next Jordan or Lebron talk. It’ll always will be 1 of 1.
I think it's way too early to make this, he's pretty good and I think he'll be alright.
Ain't nobody ever thought Zion was the next Lebron! I'm getting Horace Grant vibes
💯💯💯💯💯💯 this video on point u got mostly everything right
*I called it when he got drafted his weight will be an issue he was heavy as a teenager now add age and millions lol*
Zion must have same issues I have with food. If I don't workout 5 to 6x a week. I blow up like a balloon.
I knew Gloria was hiding something from me! Bron its me son! 😆
I thought Andrew Wiggins was the most hyped player coming out of college since lebron
There is no next lebron. Lebrons hype before touching an nba court was so much bigger than zions hype and any other player that they compared to lbj
The NBA's plans don't always work out quite the way they expect.
Its not over yet! Let's give him s chance but I understand your point!
Are you coining that as Hooperstar or Huperstar?
Zion's name is more powerful than his actual play. He is too short and heavy against a lot of big and tall players out there. Most of his shots are layups and dunks. That drains him down so much. He can't be the main player in a team or even the second but maybe a third
Zion still young I wouldn’t write him off just yet tho💯
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
I have a problem with people almost seeming happy Zoin gained weight. People suck and I just hope he can prove everyone of his doubters wrong
You about to eat your words my boy 🤣
Dude was always more like Larry Johnson than Lebron to me
We crown these kids as the next great when they're dunking on normal kids getting out of Algebra. That's why they never amount to anything, we give them the praise and they immediately become millionaires- so why work hard??
I hope he don't become a causality like John Williams, who came from LSU, supposedly a Lebron type before Lebron, but his weight issues diminished his playing ability and eventully drove him out the league
Aye man remember that video you made on LaMelo 😭😂
His Dad Was 5"11 & Mom 5"7
And He Is 6"9
Safe To Say Lebron Wasnt Born, He Was Manufactured 🤣
I feel sorry for young nba stars it's a lot of pressure to be LeBron James as soon you get into the NBA. People keep forgetting it took time for LeBron to become great (meaning championship ring great).