Zion & the Pelicans are the HOTTEST TEAM in the NBA 🔥 | The Hoop Collective
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- Опубліковано 10 бер 2024
- Zion & the Pelicans are the HOTTEST TEAM in the NBA 🔥 | The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to talk about Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans being the hottest team in the NBA.
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They don’t talk about Brandon Ingram enough. Dude is special. I watch every Pelican game for the past 5, 6 years, BI mad underrated and borderline disrespected at this point.
I mean BI is the Reason This Team has been competitive without Z and it doesn’t get talked about enough the pels are always in the mix in some way and thats a testament to BI
@@zaytowven1Zion is the reason they've been competitive without Brandon as well
@@zaytowven1 💯
💯💯💯💯💯bi is my favorite player and this comment is spot on
@@jaivynwester51 Likewise
It’s almost as if they’re only talkin’ bout us cause they’re obligated. It’s really disgustin’.
Because there’s nothing to talk about. We know the Pels aren’t getting past a second round. Is what it is.
@@jessequintana5686flair up or shut up
@@jessequintana5686
YOU CAN SAY THAT ABOUT PLENTY OF TEAMS , BUT THEY STILL MEAT RIDE EM IN THE MEDIA , GO PELS !!!! 💪🏾
So now you know its time to start your own channel and talk about them mfers all day if you like....no, no you rather hear it from these mfers....
They wanna talk about the lakers, Celtics, warriors and knicks all day they hate taking about small market teams they want the biggest cities to have the best teams
Losing AD hurt. Getting BI was the blessing we needed. The city loves him
Mfn right. I have his jersey and this is the first pelicans team jersey that I have. I'm going to get a Zion Jersey and a herb Jones Jersey
Losing B.I for AD hurt me as a Lakers fan. Cant say it was a mistake neccessarily.
We have Herb Jones too!!!!
Happy for ZION and his team.
Brandon Ingram too🥹
Zion is THE MAIN reason the make it to the conference finals it all resolves around him and his health which he’s in phenomenal shape right now
@@Hatedvariiwhat conference final? Zion hasn't played a single playoff game. learn ball
Windhorst almost seemed distraught and despairing as he talked about the Pels...
He did admit he hasn't watched them. Could be why he is so hesitant to talk about them. Needs to get out of LA.
@@TheWhitePenny needs to get out from under Lebron's nutz!!
He shouldn’t be allowed to talk about hoop he horrible
Sounds like ESPN made him talk about the pels and he really wasn’t trying to do it lol
Because we all know how It's gonna go in the playoffs, you people neeeever learn
And since that tournament game, the Pels blew out the lakers but they forgot about that. And duh his points are down, he’s getting everyone involved. You can tell some of these guys don’t watch the games, they just go off of analytics.
We didn’t really blow em out it was close until the fourth. Jose changed momentum of that game with some steals
@@Eric42RandomVideosthe point is, we beat them.
Not doing much in the playoffs either way
Fun fact:pels as a franchise have won less games than kobe..
Keep sleeping on us for the playoffs please
Will do, as with Utah before, Memphis and SAC last year, OKC and Wolves this year as well. We all know come playoff time which teams are dangerous, guess what, the Pelicans aren't..
@@pavlegrebenarevic382🤣keep on downgrading us pels please do …playoff Zion loading -->
Sleep on us please. Continue not to trust this team. We want haters and non-believers hating themselves with despair as the Pelicans beat teams and keep on improving!! Go Pels
Let them sleep on us it’s better that way🤫.
@@pavlegrebenarevic382why you liking all of your responses? 😂
Finally we get some recognition. We’ve been under the radar this whole season. Thank you
this is why no one knows who that 3rd guy is that started talking but hes hella disrespectful and tbh, i want people to go into that first round of the playoffs thinking they finna win it. i want them to be favored too. massively. so we can 4-0 them JUST like we did a few years ago when we 4-0 the blazers no one seen coming. or even taking a 70 win suns team to 6 games when we didnt have hardly anyone. and only had 34 wins IIRC. keep doubting, it only adds fuel to their fire. Thats why Zion is playin how he plays.
1st round exit y’all gone match up with clippers 4-1
@@savagesportstv8073 you are delusional.
Hate clips? Not good😂
Zion and B.I number being down too me are a good thing. They are learning how too play as a team and spread the love. We have a lot of talent and them being more of player makers bring out the best in the rest of the team. And I guarantee in the playoffs both of them turn they games up too a different level. This cheese not checkers‼️
That's what I'm thinking I agree they are playing more as a team so while individual stats go down some team overall team stats go up.
Pelicans, so hot right now. Pelicans.
I see what you did right there, classic Zoolander magatu
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
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15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Pels are destroying the teams we are supposed to and beating the teams that are at our level... Now, what we need to do is contend with the teams that are considered better.... And I say contend rather than beat because we can lose but still play hard and contend... That shows maturity, and with the right adjustments, we could win in a 7 game series..
They are talking about the other teams having injuries, and that's why we are winning... we been injured since BI and Zion been playing together.... So that's not an excuse we are just better....
much love from NOLA ya heard me? keep up the great work windy
BI doesn't get enough credit tho. The media only focuses on how great Z's playing but somehow forgot that BI has been that dude as well.
it's B.I team to me
Now they want to talk about us! Nah! We been loyal and know of our players talents!
Herb Jones is special.
Meh
How many stats you rack up,@@benjirichter8473? I'm waiting.
@@benjirichter8473herb special
ZION
Pelicans are in better positions than the lakers, warriors and Mavs… yet you hear more about them than the pelicans. Pelicans have been better than them all year. Fat boy saying you can’t trust the pelicans so that’s why it’s been so quiet, like you can trust the lakers or Mavs. And the media def covered Zion more when he wasn’t playing.
Dog, the lakers would smoke you. Stop playing. 😂
@@jessequintana5686they need to smoke a playoff seed 😂
@@BRICKYBUILDZ 😂 Bro you right! Nuggets fan here though. 🃏
@jessequintana5686 the playoffs will tell ⚜️💯💪🏾
They don’t talk about Pelicans players because they don’t like New Orleans sports teams. The Saints were the same way with national media, always hating on smaller market teams.
fred vincents official title for the pelicans is "Shot Doctor"
Why does ESPN broadcast zoom calls?
It's a podcast
👀 Big V tag..watumean..Pels coming 💯
We love u Zion ❤❤❤❤
If The Pels are healthy IM ALL IN TO THE WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP (if they don’t run into the Nuggets)
Get jordan Hawkins need to get him more involve they wasting him on bench its 2024 dude can shoot that thing get him in the game
Agreed... been a fan of his since uconn.... he's a couches son with a great head on his shoulders and a hot 3 stroke...
Can't wait for Dyson to get back either
What I like about this team is every player has character and plays an important role on this team. Earlier on in the season, I was hoping they’d get out on the fast break more often, wanted to see more breakaway dunks…but they are completely comfortable playing half court basketball and slowing down the pace. The only weakness I see is when their opponents speed up the pace, like the pacers did that one game, they almost struggle to keep up :(
This team has the make up of a Championship team as you say every player has character and plays there role to the absolutely best of there ability.
Can we get actual athletes to talk sports instead of the advanced statistics council?
The Pelicans are deeper than the other teams and are actually playing all their players. I believe the guy has it backwards. The other teams don’t want to play them because of that depth
The Pelicans are a definite sleeper right now
Nah
@benjirichter8473 why not?
It's like national media is confused. Wait..the Pelicans are good for real. The only threat in the Western Conference for the Pelicans is Denver.
Herb Jones is shooting higher 3 point % BC ZION is leading the NBA in Assist for 3 pointers. ZION IS GETTING HIS TEAMMATES wide open shots bc every team puts 3 guys on ZION. ZION is THE REASON for The Pelicans success!!! .
B I is the reason
We need a deep playoff run so that talking about us doesn't seem like a rarity/charity. This team is genuinely good with a lot of talent that not enough people talk about. I'm so sick of teams like the Lakers getting glazed over by espn when they sit as low as the 8th seed most of the year and we get overlooked bc our franchise is young and without titles.
Please stay healthy Zion. All is forgiven.
I don't think BI getting the super max he was betting on. The way Willie has been playing him sacrificing his stats on a contract year to share the offense is going to cost him money. He already missed an allstar nod and he's not he going to make an all nba selection either. Not even sure Pels are serious about resigning him knowing they still have to pay Trey and possibly JV this off season.
They have the blueprint and they have chemistry. BI and Zion been plus valenchunus know each others game. Plus cj McCollum is the perfect match To BI. Seeing what Miami last year anything is possible.
I got 50 to 1 with $60 before the season started🤞
We knock on wood all day for health and been optimistic all year!
I can't wait for the PELS to get to the PLAYOFFS!!!!
PELS BABBY 🔴🔴🦢🦢⚜️⚜️
tim bontemps shouldn't be talking, dude doesn't watch any of pels games you can obviously tell
Who would blame him. Pels are poverty af
@@benjirichter8473haha you pssy
Top health Zion is a kemp/Barkley combo
I can’t believe the pelicans are actually finally healthy and we’re playing good basketball… I knew it
For those who don't normally watch the Pel's I'll tell you they turned around a month later and dished it rite back to the Lakers...Of all the teams the Pel's play in Will say the Lakers give them the biggest challenge and play them the hardest. but the Pel's have two Stars in Zion and BI.they have two X factors in Murphy and Herb Jones they have a deep bench and a veteran PG in CJ Mc Cullins .
And those same team's he talking about the Pels not scared to play them neither.😊
Geaux Pels!!
herb is soooo good....
They keep talking about the lakers.Even though Lakers got a bad record record they can beat anyone even given night.
I don't listen to ESPN, don't jinx my team, please
Been Hot💪🏾💪🏾🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯⚜️⚜️⚜️ Louisianash2t
When the pels win The NBA Finals Title the city going be so turnt 😵💫😎🤙
We need a real backup center.
Yall are casuals. This is such a stupid take on Zion you obviously don’t watch the games
Lets talk about ZION Most Improved player
They’ve gone out and beat some of the best teams in the nba, don’t forget that
Ion understand how you can talk about a team and in real life and only watch a hand full of games
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I click on to think FINALLY the Pels get some love and dude just shat on em....
Do yall realize his numbers are down bc THE TEAM is DOING THEIR JOB plus he has 2 OTHER ALLSTARS AND A TOP 5 CENTER AND A BURGEONING SF WHO GAME IS QUICKLY EVOLVING, all in the starting lineup?
Cavs just threw a party in NO tonight 😂 116-95
Geaux Pels
Hottest team in the west until the second half that Willie made a mistake of his line up on game against Boston
If the league could only get those fouls Z receive everytime he drives to the rim despite lebron you can’t even touch him 😮
When you look at voting for Allstars fans only look for scoring. Zion & Brandon Ingram play a brand of winning basketball not only scoring but assisting their teammates & playing better defense. Who cares about Allstar voting when you are shooting for over 50 wins in a very difficult Western Conference possibly finishing above the Clippers for 4th place & home court advantage.
Man he looks like he was held at gunpoint to talk about the Pels. Hire a fan next time they'd do a better job.
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15 a round number 🤔
why does the title zion? thats BI team
😅😅😅
Title is a little hyperbolic ...Not hotter than Boston, Denver 😮
If Nola gets the title y’all should all quit talking about Basketball half the dudes dunno none about Pels
4 in a row, beating the 76ers, Raptors, Pacers, and Hawks. No quality wins in that group. A win's a win, but it's been a while since they've beaten a quality team (that was healthy).
Knicks, Kings, Clippers, Wolves...keep going Pels beat they a_s 2😂
@Paulafan5 The 76ers n Pacers are top seeds in the East. So, yes those are quality wins.
Stp saying zion it's bi team.baskeball fans know
Pelicans will catch the 4th seed
MOST IMPROVED IS ZION. Makes the whole team get wide open shots! Coach Willie Green has been wayyyy underplaying and mis-playing ZIons minutes. Zion has been 1st player out of most games????? what basketball game has the BEST PLAYER go out first? Willie Green needs new minute plan for ZION. Putting him in at 2 minute mark gives Zion little time to create any flow! PLAY ZION 40 minutes and never ever lose! I watch every play NBA most improved tis year!
I would assume he doing this bc of zion injury risk. I wouldnt be surprised if this changes by playoff time.
you said it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really think thay willie was warming him to readaptate and keep him up fresh and healthy for the playoffs, cause you know this is only the 70% of his final form wait till playoffs and you will see him 100% living up to the irreal hype he was receiving back in duke days
@@leongarcia382 I HOPE SO! When I look at "coaching metrics" like worst close game record 1-7, and worst comeback 4th quarter record 0-15, and then worst in Give games away that you were ahead. The Pelicans were leading every game but 1 this year
@TheHubeef yea they saving him for playoffs you can tell when you watch him he not going 100% which is scary he's holding back bi to so they can finally be healthy this playoffs and we can see what they made of healthy ivsay they play at 60% and so deep they still win not going all out
These dudes are impossible boring to listen to
I still think Zion is overplayed. Why risk it if things are going so well? Keep him healthy for the playoffs, this minimum games played rule is total BS and hurts players like Zion, AD, Kawhi etc.
This guy on the left clearly doesn’t know what he’s talking about, I’m taking the pels in a 7 game series over anyone expect maybe the clippers and okc
The dude with the psychotic picture in the back is a joke and a hater
Listen to that big forehead dude if you want to..... he's wrong. He quickly forgot the monster B.I. becomes in the playoffs
Schedule win streak. 1st round exit..team everyone wants face
nope!
Wrong
@@FakeMorgue "He don't watch for real"
@xavierb9061 my Pelicans are legit bruh they have a top ranked defense and offense, they have the second best net ranking in the league since the all star break, and they have beaten several quality teams.
@@cjhill7920 name west playoff team with worse #1 option. Pels easiest team
Dudes don’t even sound excited to talk about our team 😭😭 bro we get no love . It be like that though