Zion Williamson's top 10 plays of the season | SportsCenter
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- Опубліковано 17 бер 2019
- SportsCenter counts down Duke Blue Devils freshman phenom Zion Williamson’s top 10 plays of the season.
(0:06) #10: Cam Reddish floats alley-oop to Zion for two-handed slam vs. Eastern Michigan
(0:33) #9: Tre Jones’s lobs to Zion for the finish vs. Texas Tech
(0:58) #8: Zion slings one-handed bounce pass to Tre Jones vs. Florida State
(1:27) #7: Zion throws down the hammer vs. Eastern Michigan
(1:42) #6: Zion shows off with a windmill slam vs. San Diego State
(2:07) #5: Zion steals and slams vs. North Carolina
(2:35) #4: Zion dunks from the free throw line
(2:54) #3: Zion skies for emphatic windmill after steal vs. Indiana
(3:31) #2: Zion shows off his hops with monstrous block vs. Virginia
(3:50) #1: Zion gets the steal and finished with 360 dunk vs. Clemson
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Remember when he was in high school they said" he wouldn't do this in college " haha
Whoever said that was/is an idiot. Forget basketball player this dude is a once in a generational Athlete. Few humans will ever match this combination of size and athletisim...period.
I dont think anyone doubted he would be able to thow down huge dunks in college. It was everything else that I was worried about. After watching him this season, I'm 100% convinced that he is the real deal and so much more than just a once in a generation athlete. What he has been doing in the post, on the boards and on defense is nothing short of incredible.
not gonna lie i was a doubter glad to see him doing well
*He won't do this in the NBA*
@@Dritanian tbh he doesnt appear to be a star to me. He needs some finesse things in his game. Hes too big too much wear on his bones to play nba long term.
Dear Basketball God, please don't let this young talented man get injured. Just don't.
Sleepy Kcarloe keep him away from the cheerleaders and gold diggers and heal be fine
Annie Cokldeau whats the problem w cheerleaders ? I think its kinda dope to be basketball star dating a cheerleader
If i remember correctly hes big boned and generally big boned people havea sturdier build yknow because hes big boned.
what are the odds?? 😂
Like what happened to Lin and his back injury
That block was absolutely sick. You rarely ever see that happen.
that high jump tho
But can he consistently guard and block Steph?
A simple pump fake would have been satisfactory to make look like a dud
yes. That's got to be #1 imo
@@Someothername2134 You don't pump fake when you got that much of a wide open shot. Well what looked like a wide open shot lol
Ive been watching and playing Basketball for 40 years and that block on that three shooter was one of the sickest things I have ever seen in my life... Insane
Much agreed man
that 360 one of the smoothest I ever seen though.
And it Wasn't Rehearse,,, it Was in Game,,, Zion A Fucking Monster!!!!!!
finally NBA dunk contest will be again fun to watch since vince carter
359
It was and it was beautiful
samir castillo And Aaron Gordon vs Lavine
“That’s an unmanned camera and it was still scared” BRUH💀😂
Where does it say that
@@maurilio1294 2:02
😂
I wish this kid all the very best in NBA.
I know he plays more than that, but only showed dunks, I really want to see this with infiltration.
@@allysonaraujo6560 I'm sure he'll get good at his jump shots. More highlights would be shown when he starts his nba career this bloke is the real deal. He reminds me of Carl malone type of body and Dominique Wilkins speed and athleticism.
@@raileymarr Yes man, he remembers Carl Malone, but better (with all respect), I hope he makes a great career in the NBA, I love dunks, but I only show dunks without defense and this seems so overrated, and we know it is not all in basketball.
A bust.
@Random Guy
Your opinion isn't required and my eldest son has a better avatar than you do lad. 😂
4:03 love the way the whole team is actually jumping in sync during that sick 360 lmao
Honestly, a 10 ten list doesn't do Zion justice... he needs a top 20 or top 30 video!
Jerimiaz
Slow down let's enjoy what we have now! You know it won't take long.....
Somethin like Maxamillion's Vince Carter videos
Finally someone who judges him based on his entire body of work! Nice going Jerimiaz! For all the attention Zion DID get, it's rather unfortunate that most who post on these sites - all they care about is offering up their impulsive opinion! I still believe had he gone somewhere other than Duke, their wouldn't be all the negativity
Word!
That 360 dunk he did vs Clemson is still lit to me 🔥
Great video on Zion here: ua-cam.com/video/frnMsgjU5x0/v-deo.html
SLAM JAM BAM!
Sir I hope you're ok. Does it hurt?
The way ye jumps makes it look like he jumps only a few inches. That's how effortless is it.
i thought it was syracuse
That windmill dunk was very impressive, you can’t see a 285 lbs do that.
Yeah, and it's the full extension windmill, Vince Carter would be proud
Who wont be able to do that in the NBA
Greatomeister he’s 285 POUNDS
Most of these are just wide open dunks. The couple of steals that precede are more impressive. That block was easily #1.
Right he dunked the entore season. Not criticizing Zion but this isnt the best top 10 vid
Oh man I remember a kid from Ackron Ohio who only dunked aswell? 🤷♂️
@@greatomeister675 Every black guy within the City limits?
Mr. Interesting i bet zion can easily dunk on you
There is skill to getting wide open though dont sleep on that.
Zion: literally BREATHES
ESPN: BEST PLAYER EVER GOAT OMG
Miquel Ferrer well he is the most dominant player in college basketball rn so
Miquel Ferrer I was finna say that lol
Zion is a freak athlete. and they weren't wrong with lebron. so maybe there on to something?
Miquel Ferrer I wouldn’t really consider being 6’7 280 and having insane athleticism, throwing down nba highlight dunks in college, dominating college basketball effortlessly and still being a menace on defense would really be considered just breathing but ii pal lmao blatant hate. And I’m not even a a duke fan but you just sound dumb
Don't hate
This guys energy is off the CHARTS!!! He makes the simplest of dunks look exciting.
Facts
it's all in the bounce
He makes sensation out of dunks, lay up will give him two points too. He is athletic beast, but to compare a little.. Doncic is more versatile and talented, not to mention basketball IQ. My opinion :)
dejan trajkoski doncic skill wise is elite, but zions ceiling is higher
dejan trajkoski go home
Imagine Zion was a boxer.
He has very fast movements, both feet and hands, and extra-ordinary strength. He would live a legacy of Ali at 6'7''
The New Orleans Pelicans select:
Zion Williamson
Felipe Oliveira you so cool...
Lol facts tho
NOP trade Zion to Sixers for Jonah Bolden and 4x 2nd round picks 🤞 book it
@@tikkabrno 2nd round picks? are you high?
@@zurkturk13 can dream can't I 🤷
That #2 play was insane. The "boy" blocked an open shot 🤣
danielgalea thats a grown man 😂
That boy blocked a green
He's not a boy he's a man, you subliminal, self hating pussy.
Demetrius Harold I hope this was a joke
Demetrius Harold r/whoosh
Been following him since his sophomore year in HS. The whole time they preached he would never dunk like this in college😂😂😂.
Dr. Borris right?!? Like when players go to college they lose the ability to jump high lmao tf
I went to one of his HS games and i was like 😱
these are wide open fast breaks...
LX UAE's name one person willing to jump and try to block him.... They will always be wide open
Dr. Borris ik lmao
You already know Zions hype when he does that penguin walk😂🐧0:08
Finally a top 10 with a number 1 that deserves it. That block was nasty.
Zion sure loves his double Arthur fist celebration.
😂😂😂
LOL!!!
285 from the free-throw line.
Not fair
@Frankie Gregory Still, Zion's feat is pretty impressive, you gotta say.
Frankie Gregory fairy tales
Frankie Gregory wilt was not 300 pounds bruh
imagine taking a charge from him..
I truly believe he could be the greatest to ever play.
Reach
Stoked to see what Zion brings to the league. He’s a generational talent and paired with Zo, New Orleans is building for the future. It’s gonna be tough coming up in the Western conference but New Orleans is in the best position right now
Zion surpassed all expectations to go #1. He's easily a *generational type of talent* that we've haven't seen dominate in college...ever!
You might as well change your name to ZiBeautiful
Trae young wasn’t dominating last year?
Jeremiah Gilyard I’ve been thinking of doing it myself
Ton C nope oklahoma couldn’t even make it out of the first round
Generational...dont know...kid can play no doubt...let's see him do what hes doing now in the NBA against guys that are his size and taller...he needs an outside game to go with what he already has...
Number 10 is underrated, should definitely be higher.
That 360 was the best dunk since Carter. It was like in slow motion and just so smooth. Zion got up! Man has mad hops! 🔥
He sure does
The amount of Knickerbockers praying they get Zion
👇🏾
Those likes weren't enough man 😂
What I love about this kid is with his talent he still plays hungry like with every steal that's what makes him special.
I totally agree
See.my comment
In what world is #9 more spectacular than #10?
trza49er number 9 is a regular dunk for him tbh
Lmao your right but i think the only reason that dunk was #9 cuz it was in MSG
Or even a bounce pass almost all make routine.
Its because its top plays not top dunks. So in number 9 not only did he catch a alley hoop he stole the ball.
Ikr
Just damn !! Incredible athleticism, to witness a HUGE man move like this is just amazing.
you know how nba injuries work right? boy gotta play smarter without getting injured
Vincent Rabuyo i think everyone knows that bro he’s just saying he has crazy athleticism lol
I just love this kid's short burst of celebration or lack there of after a big play. Not a showboat, just play on!
Lol ESPN is looking for their next LeBron so bad lmao. Zion please stay humble you seem like a humble man dont fall for these media piranhas.
(Thanks for the likes everyone subscribe to the channel!)
Bronsexual here I see
@@talknjusttotalk5180 but it's weird cuz are you saying LeBron isn't humble?
@@Syndakit23 you misread the comment
@@datdudenoah7931 nah I didnt lol.
@@datdudenoah7931 nah. These dudes comment on lebron if they moms dying. Bronsexuals
The nba dunk contest gone be crazy when he in it💪
Vince still king
All stars don’t play in the dunk contest
Andy 23 damn bro are you a NBA analyst? You seem to have this down👀
@@summer_knights Dr.J, Nance, Wilkins, MJ, LJ, Kemp, Stackhouse, Kobe, Ray, Vince, T-Mac, Franchise, Amare, Dwight, PG, Blake, Wall, Oladipo, Mitchell...
He’s more of a power dunker. We need Aaron Gordon and Zach Lavine!
His dunks are VICIOUS!!!
This kid is absolutely special, gifted and blessed all in one 💯
my sons and I get together just to watch Zion BIG TIME \m/
FF 15 yrs...ur son sells Zions rc to help with college tuition. Cool Dad.
His block/steal and bounce pass to RJ against Kentucky was easily a top 5 play but wasn't even on the list smh
I agree. They should have kept #9 and placed that Kentucky play and #10 in the top 5
Thanx Dex Veney.....for a second there I thought it was just me!!! SMH
Agreed. He's awesome, but this is not quite the top 10.
Didn't he have a block where he just took the ball from mid-air? Didn't see that in this list.
Omg every teen I know can make that bounce pass. Blown way out of proportion.
2019-20 NBA season gonna be bananas!
Hope he stays injury free, he’s been gifted too much talent to be riddled with injury. I wish him the best in the NBA ☝🏻☝🏻
I was hoping the shoe explosion would be #1, that was an amazing display of strength
It will be good to see Zion winning the 2020 nba dunk contest .
Great work this season Zion!! Keep it up. If you ever pick up some golf clubs, COME SEE ME!!!
I really hope this kid get to be one of the greatest.
BEAST 😤💪
Bro that block was insane look at how far AND how high he had to jump to block that damn...
I said the same. The tip of his fingers were like 15 feet above the floor.
He had so much hang time on that block he did the stereotypical movie falling motion
Should have pump faked and side stepped lol. Would of had like 5 seconds of being open
GC 10 Shoulda, woulda, coulda 😆
@@dsavage636 nah it's a basic move... that guy was confused or something.
Zion defense is rook level, his offense on the other hand is very high level.
Ps: I know I sound like I'm hating but I do like Zion, hes definitely a good player. Just players nowadays dont play defense, too lazy, they only want to show off on offense.
The noise it makes when he dunks is so satisfying.
Zion is a legend, such a humble, talented star, the future of NBA 🙌😃
This bloke deserves to be at least 3rd overall pick in the NBA draft. This bloke is huge 6'7 tall and a whooping 130 kg. That's one big bloke more bigger than most offensive or defensive linesman in the NFL.
Did you really just say bloke 3 times
@@SullyXXV something like that. What's ur wrong with the word bloke. Not an offensive word young man
I didn’t say it was an offensive word or to stop using it, I just said it as a joke
@@SullyXXV sorry young man, maybe just language barrier. We black fellas, the aboriginal people always use the word bloke all the time. It's part of our vocabulary being a black fella
Black fellas? Umm no I’m half Hispanic and half Black the origin of the word “ bloke “ actually came back in 1851 and it’s London slang I don’t think I’m the young one here bud
That free throw line dunk is so underrated he’s left handed and did it right hand.
Cause it's a one footed take off, so he jumps off his dominant foot. Dunkers almost always use the opposite hand from a one-foot gather. It's still legit though. This kid is pretty much an ambidextrous dunker
This Kid will be the Goat at the end of his career. Stay healthy Zion !
I don't like it when people hype young players so much but this guy is special. Can't wait to see what he can do in the NBA.
Space Jam 3. Staring Zion Williamson
Ironically, the best play was the pass.
and / or the block!
best play was the block. The pass was sweet
That pass was insane tho
Is because all the amazing dunk looks like normal for him
make those passes every night at the ymca lollllll
Everything is next level with Zion
Zion is an animal! Cannot wait until the All Star Dunk Contest this year!
Grandmama evolved.
Damn, can't wait for the next NBA season already! The NBA gets more exciting every season with the offseason moves and new drafted players coming in.
Very good comparison.👍
And oddly enough Zion gets drafted by that very Hornets/Pelicans franchise Grandmama started for way back when
Smaller than regular players on that position but he have fast hands and strength of the bull.
Hoping that injuries will leave him alone.
Not even smaller anymore. The NBA is going small
Cant wait to see this boy play
I can't wait to see Zion play in the NBA. I hope he plays with same confidence.
Nice! Will be fun watching New York Knick games next year!
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Dude, you wild!!
Needs some tragic piano to go with this 👍👍👍😅
😂😂😂
Jason miles LMFAO!😂🤣😂😂
Bruh
A special talent no doubt, smooth dunks with both hands . And crazy athleticism to go with it.
Ohhh i cant wait,
🔥Luka vs Zion🔥
His dunk versus Virginia should definitely be on here
An absolute travesty that it's not on here: coast-to-coast, faked out a defender, dunked on another (who's 6 inches taller than Zion) with his offhand. (EDIT: plus it's UVA, ranked #2 and has possibly the #1 D) I think it's his play of the year, so far.
Best player I’ve ever seen in college hoops without a doubt.
😂😂😂
Fr
(In this generation)
The air piroettes are artwork combined with real animation. Lol, this guy is great.
The apparent pure joy that he plays with is fun to watch.
wow. But I gotta go with #2 as the most impressive. Pause that video and look at the height. Insane.
And he's only 19
Could have blocked bol bol at that height.
What makes Zion different from say a Blake Griffin, or Vince Carter, is his sheer power. He is a once in a generation player, and he has much more versatility than the other players his size. He is a true joy to watch.
Monster. Cant wait to see him
That 360 was fire
damn i didnt even think about how HYPED the slam dunk contest gon' b next year...
If you watch these highlights maybe you think he can only dunk but if you watch full games you'll realize he's incredible in so many aspects of the game
That I was thinking, because if he only can dunk and steal some balls, that is not enough for the hype people are having about him... I should see him in a game, I'm still unimpressed...
@@mamunda2 yeah I'd recommend watching a full game because he's insane on defense and can move around the court in a flurry. He's also shown flashes of being an outstanding passer and while his jump shot mechanics aren't great, he makes enough shots for it to be a real threat. The sky is truly the limit
@@liammahoney1748 I don't know.... Seems like just another overhyped prospect. It's the same every damn year, media losing their marbles over their "consensus" top picks who like u said can do everything. They can't, and there hasn't really been a truly transcendental top pick since Lebron James that can singlehandedly make his team a contender, never mind a champion. Blake Griffin. Anthony Davis. Karl Anthony Towns + Wiggins. Even Kyrie Irving (without James). Where are they now? What have their teams won?
Fun fact. None of the best players in this year's playoffs were top picks of their class.
@@mamunda2 You should do that before posting then!
@@JinrohDFLLmy take from your comment is that u need to start keeping up with him more! Don't base your take on assumption, personal opinion or if you didn't pay attention outside of this highlight clip! I mean actually pay attention! Just an fyi, there hasn't been a consensus top pick whose had anywhere near the complete skill set which Zion possesses! And he's much more physically imposing than LeBron was at 19! Zion already has the body and muscle that LeBron had to develop into as his pro career progressed!
Peep the guy holding his head at 0:25 dude was like nah I'm out 😭😂✌🏾
Best college prospect in a loooooong time this kid is for real
2:30 that man behind backed out when he saw zion
Can’t wait to see him in a Pelicans uniform it’s gonna be amazing
Foreal especially with lonzo throwing him lobs
Me either Gary! I have followed the Pelicans as a franchise since their inception as the Charlotte Hornets in 1988-89! Once those guys from the Lakers are out there with him and they gel together you'll start cing the results! They won't hafta be a one man team like with AD! Not his fault, but u win as a complete team! I think Brandon Ingram will b better suited now also! He's not with control freak LeBron anymore! We will see his overall game all the time instead of just here and there
@@bradlewis6514 facts
Brad Lewis we wasn’t a one man team AD soft but I agree this is a better team Holiday gonna have a huge year
@@garymarrero5284 I hope so Gary and what I meant was that they relied on AD too much! Not enough balance! But I'm stoked with you! Let's go Pels!
That last steal & dunk gave me the chills
He really enjoys the game for what it is. He's an amazing athlete and a big freaking boy, I have no doubt he will excel in the NBA.
“I come to kill every night” -Z
I don't see a future MVP I only see the next dunk champ, honestly.
Why not both? 🤷♂️
@@KleinpeterHank It could be but I mean that everybody got crazy for nothing. For now he's not a good player, he's a good dunker and he has got a big body (but he needs to train a lot more than other players in my opinion, he is a little big). He obviously penetrates easily but his shoot is not so good (for now) and his dribble too. So he is not the next LJ at the moment, stop talking about MVP or stuff like that I mean, an MVP is a complete player.
Pietro V This guy is a straight up freak. You’re just playing devil’s advocate for some weird reason. He’s a human highlight reel. There’s definitely something different about him in these clips than just fast break dunks... anyone can sense it. His quickness alone will make him a pretty huge threat.
@@andrewrosenberg9325 So let's see it in the championship not in these incomplete highlights alright? Can't look forward to!
The block on Hunter is my fav. The timing on that play is impeccable.
Speed, Power, and Style!
That's what he is
In wide open
Jesus, a dude that size and he has the athleticism to throw it down like Vince Carter. VINCE CARTER!!
Shades of VC's smoothness damn
He needs a nickname after he dominates summer league lmao 😂
BirdGang 01 um bron is known as king James, the chosen one, soldier etc many, while Kobe is the black mamba
Mount Zion is perfect.
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS........
He is going to be fun to watch in the NBA. Undoubtedly a special player.
This dude got mad skills!
*I only watch College Basketball because of ZION!*
Hahaha look at 0:26 the opponent guy can't belive how high he went😁😂🤣😃
This guy is the second coming of true greatness
this is the highest quality video ive ever seen
Remember when he was in college they said “he wouldn’t do this in the NBA” haha
can’t wait one day see him vs Greek Freak!
Insane talent I love it
Cant wait to see this guy against the big names !! Basketball just got more exciting
Him and lonzo? New Orleans the new Lob City.with full potential they'll be a exciting great duo
Follow BLACKMOSES1 and if they end up getting CP3 arguably the best ooper ever then it’s over
Exactly while lonzo can't shoot consistently he's got some solid passing and court vision which hopefully can only get better
Lonzo garbage 😂😂😂
Raps fan, but man fuck New Orleans, how tf do you waste (although some of it was bad luck NGL) 7 years of AD and then get rewarded with Lonzo to Zion lobs
And Jaxon Hayes
So much hype around this kid and all I can see is dunkink.
Thank you for spitting facts.
He might be Blake Griffin when he first came to the NBA.
How about the block and the pass?
Jamal Harrison LD77 gonna take him for lunch!
@@neonpersonishere no way no how! Zion's game isn't just what's seen on this video! His skill set more complete than Blake Griffin's was! Even when Griffin was a junior at Oklahoma, he still wasn't to where Zion is already! And that includes in his physical development as well!
That Zion pass to Tre was incredible
This is a whole Dunk contest