I actually think Zion is overrated. His defense is baaaaad. You need a center who can space the floor and protect the rim to max out the team's potential with him starting. Now add in his weight, injury concerns and you can see why the Pelicans are nervous about giving him a guaranteed max deal. The Pelicans made their first post season appearance without him playing a single game this year.
Actually Griffin has gone on record publicly and said “a max extension is a no brainer”.
I know what he's said publicly, but the debate is over whether that max gets fully guaranteed or whether they structure it like Embiid and Isaac's deals.
Zion is a difference maker and he can effect the game in many ways when he’s healthy. That’s really the key with him is staying healthy. However, given his body type and the ease with which he can him weight, I have my doubts as to whether he will ever be able to stay healthy.
Totally agree!!!
He's basically Julius Randle. Zion can't be the primary option on offense if you're serious about winning.
Thanks for the feedback. I didn't think about the defensive side when making this trade. Thoughts on Bogdan Bogdanovic?
I’d probably do that trade, but why would Atlanta?
