Coach K on Zion Williamson: 'most unique athlete I've coached at Duke' | First Take
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- Опубліковано 23 жов 2018
- Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski joins Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Will Cain on First Take to preview his star-studded 2018-19 team led by Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett, and Cam Reddish. Coach K says Zion is "the most unique athlete" he's ever coached during his time at Duke. Coach K also touches on Zion's alleged NCAA violations and the one-and-done era of college hoops.
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Zion look like he’s been working out for 40 years
"Freak"
LMAO! Dead
Hyperbolic Time Chamber bro
S L Y u ever see RJ?
;))
Duke got the Generation of Miracles on their team😂
I see what you did there!!! I need to finish watching that anime!!!!
LMFAOOOOO NICE ONE
Duke got H.I on they're team....
Izzie Taylor lmaoooo u snapped !
On God!!!
Can't wait to see Zion in the NBA.
Wardo Kings of Twos poor man LeBron skill wise but same athleticism mixed with Blake griffin and grandmama from the 90’s, crazy talent can’t wait either
Cavaliers
ADAJ3 With Trae Young.
Wardo Kings of Twos Dropped 50 pts with 14 boards last night...
Wardo Kings of Twos L
Watched Zion play against Christ School last year. I’ve never seen anyone like him. Dude is absolutely huge but moves like a point guard.
Absolutely Ridiculous how he's able to move like that. Imagine if he lost like 20-10lbs. He will be like a Ferrari frkn flying past players.
Just watched him last night at their exhibition game and it’s unreal how he can jump
Zion = Anthony Bennett
Reminds me of Shawn Kemp and Dominique Wilkins
@@RC-qu8xg the guy isn't even fat unlike Charles Barkley in his day. The problem is at some point physics wins. Carrying all that weight and making explosive moves can result in a major injury. Lebron James is the only exception, and I'm astonished he has been injury free.
KD snaking his way to Duke now
ATA 2012 Lmaoo this comment is genius 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️
💀💀💀
ATA 2012 KD be like, “I got three years of eligibility left”
Ha Ha Ha!!!
Thanks coach K,we do love you man !Zion from the free throw line during a Duke game is what we all wait on ,we seen him at practice do it more than once ,Go coach K ,Go Duke!!!!!
Zion was raised in the hyperbolic time chamber 😂😂😤😤😤
Duke has probably the best college basketball team I have ever seen in 30 years of watching college basketball! Mike is just a complete class act and his Duke’s program is one of the finest in the nation!
"THEY'RE BASKETBALL PLAYERS." You see people, with that statement alone, you see why Coach K is the best. Because he recognizes what he has and does not FORCE a concept upon these guys based on some "position."
I pray to god he will be healthy . This jumping ability can be a gift and a curse at the same time. I really hope it will only be the first one.
Aggelos Tsiberidis 🤞🏾
Yeah, I hope he continues to make noise for the crowd, but in a smart way.
no shit, such a strong body that high in the air regularly
He must watch his weight.
My coach. Legend. Go Duke. Been a fan since before it was cool to hate them. Classy guy.
Coach K on Zion Williamson, "the most unique athlete I've ever paid to come to Duke"
None of us know what happened but when it is on tape that Zion was "asking for opportunities from an occupational perspective, he's asking for cash in the pocket and he's asking for housing for him and his family", that is a bad look. So he asked Kansas but not Duke? Sounds like you are mad Duke is caught in this mess.
Objectively Moderate 😂😂😂
Objectively Moderate Um Zion? Or Zion’s stepfather? As they CLEARLY stated. That would be a man who married the kid’s mother, and tried to cash in. Like a lot of parents do because they’re low-income, and they’re child is about to make an institution millions of dollars; and they want some security, not sitting at home, broke, watching they’re son on TV. That’s why Coach K said to be CAREFUL putting negative light on the kid, because of the parents shortcomings, let alone the STEPDAD!
MACK, that is a wonderful story. I was simply quoting from the following Bleacher Report article,
bleacherreport.com/articles/2801250-zion-williamson-reportedly-asked-recruiters-for-a-job-money-and-housing?.com&
As I said, no one knows what's true but certainly more is going on than Coach K would admit.
Collegiate athletes should be paid
I love love love how he tries to get as close to the basket as possible. Sounds trivial? Watch how many dudes settle for 18 footers with 17 sec on the shot clock. Kinda reminds me of DeRosen. He gets to the FT line.
Zion is a very great player very mature & humble his name shall live forever 🏀🏀
Coach K has it really good when you have the respect of the High Kids , College Kids and the Pros Players. Finally, it hard to complete against that prestige. M
Someone give coach K some coffee...……………..
"We have a bunch of basketball players this year"...... this interview is enlightening.
Crazy how certain genetics can change your life
We are blessed with certain gifts. We all gotta learn how to use them Glad he is using his for good. Kid is something special.
Jerry West facts
Kind of like how some people are born to parents who have tens of millions of dollars...
Genetics don't mean crap without a strong work ethic. God can only show you the path, but your ass gotta walk it.
Joseph Matthews genetics are huge on athletes that’s why the best athletes in the world have crazy genetics ex Lebron 6,8 260 pound out of high school
He confirmed it , 45 inch vert
Tai Rowland I think he's low balling it
Za Za could be
His vertical is actually measured at 40 inches
rajon rondo how u know
He is gonna be one of the greatest rookies in NBA history of all time #RememberThisDay
Coach K would say anything with the next great player up.
I love coach k. Best coach
Zion is gonna be a legend
Remember all the people that said “i would like to see him try to do that in college”
Zion reminds me of a more athletic Shaquille O’Neal👍🏼 he’s a beast for sure
ZW!!! 🔥🔥🔥 South Carolina Stand Up
All the Duke freshmen keep up the great work
Very good coach!!!!
Well said coach K
The kid been ready for the college scene since his sophmore year in high school and now he's ready for the NBA. Damn
These kids getting better and better
When coach k says he is the most unique athlete to ever play. U know he going to be a monster in the nba. Take his words serious. Coach k a goat of all coaches.
Cam reddish definitely my favorite from duke 💪🏿
I’ve always admired how coach k always backs his players
Good job Coach K.
Zion is the same size as Zach Randolph and he can jump like Vince Carter
zack is like 4 inches taller
David Chandler Zach is not 6’11
El Tigre if he’s 7ft cousins is 7’3
Wow!!! espn has put out a non Lakers topic !!! Is it real or Am I living in a dream ?
sri goutham Zion joins the lakers 💀
y’all really bitch about everything
They almost never talked about the Lakers in past years. Cavs and GSw mostly. So whats your problem exactly?
100 OVR Batman Bron word
Could it be a dream? project bling bling
Zion is a beast
This guy is gonna thrash the nba.
A high five with Zion will probably crush half of my bones.
Reminds me of the fad4 of Michigan but the only difference the Duke Blue Devils will win the 2019 National Championship in sweep the March madness tournament.Go Blue Devils
"We have a bunch of basketball players this year" - Coach K
Big if true
Zion is shawn Kemp with handles period.
Zion W. looks and plays like Larry Johnson from UNLV! at least in the paint!
True. Maybe a more athletic Julius Randle
Yup... 1 and done... They NBA BOUND
4:10 Will Cain always gotta shit on the party 😆
Zion is a badass first name
He’s coming to BOSTON, watch what Danny does 🍀✌🏾
Zion and Barrett are gonna be fucking special..
These guys are about to be something scary..
I CANT WAIT to see Zion play in the NBA. Take my money
Why not finish school at Duke? At least let him get 4 years in so he can get a college degree. Look at Tim Duncan. He played at Wake Forest and graduated with a degree.
If Zion wants all 4 years at Duke, then I'll support him all the way. However I feel his talent belongs on the biggest basketball stage in my opinion. Either way, can't wait to see him in NBA!
@@reems4325 Like I said, 4 years of college: degree. 4 years smarter.
But what's his goal? 4 years smarter? Or starting his NBA career and having an extra 3 years in his youngest most athletic body. Pretty sure he's going to pick the NBA lmao. And I'll be back to this comment when it happens.
Coach K, come coach the pelicans, man that would be awesome
Most of the people I knew who went to Duke who played nba: luo Deng, Carlos boozer, grant hill, Brandon Ingram, jj redick, jahil okafor, etc I can't name them all but I know a lot more.
Kyrie Irving, jayson Tatum, jabari Parker, Bagley, and Brandon Ingram all went to duke
2:02 “ a frr” translation “ a freak of nature “
This coaches are lucky enough , top players play for them
Glimpse of barkley..
Meanwhile Lakers Road to 79-3 NBA 2019 Champions!
Big Bucky only if y’all give Andre Ingram more help smh
Lakers ain't going to playoffs this year
LeBron will be 2018-2019 MVP and leading scorer with 34.7 PPG!
U forgot to include Lakers playoff record : 16 - 0
LMAO!!
Zion been in the hyperbolic Time Chamber!
They should be in the nba now
I like how espn ignores the fact that Rj Barrett is the best player on the team.
I think RJ Cam and Zion have the chance to be the best guys to ever walk through Duke. I’ve only been watching since around 01 but man these guys look special. Tatum, Reddick, Ingram, bagley, etc. all came thru Duke and have been great pros since I’ve watched them but man these guys seem special
I hate Duke with a passion but I think Zion will be the next Megastar in the NBA.. Simply Amazing Talent!!!
He said the same exact thing about Bagley last year. How many “most unique” players are there?
Zion at 255 beastly
CAVS and SUNS new means of transportation to get from city to city will be on a ‘Tank’
All these free agents in the summer need to take a hard look at this class. If I was KD and was serious about leaving GS and winning a ring off his own back, he should look where Zion is headed and consider joining him. Imagine those two as SF and PF 🤐
He was about to say a freak of nature 😂
Zion to the bulls lets dominate
Zion should be in the NBA
I can't wait for Coack K to have his Pitino moment.
He sat their with a straight face and call those monsters outta space jam" these kids"????????
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Mount Zion!
I see a lot of y'all compared Zion to Charles Barkley are you kidding me Zion is it a league all his own he is a freak of nature... Duke will go undefeated this year and when the championship
People were saying this kind of shit bout Anthony Bennet... fingers crossed he’s everything I hope he’ll be.
Sea Delirious don’t ever compare Zion and Anthony Bennett lol mad disrespectful
Ricky Todd Lmao I feel where you coming from but if you saw A Bennet in college you’d know that dude was literally the first Zion. Edit: All about these dudes believing in themselves. A Bennett didn’t, I think Zion has the grit though for sure. That’s why my fingers 🤞
Sea Delirious oh word lol I never saw him in college but I saw him in the NBA lol but Zion has skills that Bennet doesn’t have, like dribble, point guard passing skills, etc. I pray my boy don’t be a bennet 2.0 😓
Ricky Todd Can Zion shoot? I haven’t been able to catch any college games so I don’t know much about next years draft class
Sea Delirious he doesn’t shoot often but he be hitting 3’s
There’s no such thing as “most unique.” Something that is unique is one of a kind.
Didn’t coach K say this about Bagley? Or something very close to this ?
If you see the kids look at each other at 44 seconds. That's what it's all about. And Zion got it
Funny how RJ,Zion, and cam all made a pact to come to the Same school
Hulk's the Atlanta Hawks need Zion bad him and Trae Young love to see it
Love this kid man wish he was my son lmao
Where waiting on u on the bulls zion we got u in june!!
facts
I haven't seen a big man move like Zion since Chris Farley.
Lakers current leading team to draft Zion in lottery. We have the best record for the #1 pick.
Lol
Really dude I don't think so
coach k know he dropped that bag
Doah and Duce podcast secure the bag alert
BITCH
Williamson looks like a young Jamal Mashburn
Zion to Chicago
How much $ did Zion get to go to duke? Or did he just get a reach around from k?
Coack K's track record and reputation is how he lands all these top players, also they are friends out of school, so they decided to team and create something special for one year. Why not join one of the best programs in all of college basketball, and learn from the best college coach? Zion SZN Barrett SZN coming for everyone's heads.
All this Zion talk is so warranted but RJ BARRETT MY GOODNESS THAT DUDES GONNA BE A CERTAIN KINDA TOP 3 NBA PLAYER AND MAYBE EVEN MORE THAN THAT.....I get why Zion gets most of the attention from an entertainment standpoint but RJ is gonna be winning NBA rings and man this is gonna be SO MUCH FUN TO WATCH....letz not forget about Reddish and then Tre Jones who looks NBA ready right now also running the offense its rediculous...they could seriously beat 5 NBA teams right now.....
This nigga Zion is HULK he’s calm off the court humble when he steps on the court he turns into that beast 6’8 280 boy that’s lebron and he moves like a quick ass guard and jumps high as shit
45 inch vertical *OH MY FUCKIN LORD*
Zion or Barrett who gets drafted first?
Imagine LeBron and Zion on the same team
He should be drafted by the Knicks.
What would Zion's player build be in NBA2k?...
Slashing Rebounder
6’7 version of Barkley
For some reason I'm not blown away by Zion Williamson.
Duke might win it all, have to see how they gel
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At THAT size I wish Zion the best because those knees and back have grounded many an athletic freak (Antonio McDyess, Amari Stoudemire, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard)