Zion beat the Timberwolves with violent dunks. Should his model be Griffin?

Pelicans super rookie Zion Williamson played 10 games in the NBA, averaging more than 22 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. From these 10 games, we can make an introduction to this young player who is called "Fat Tiger" by Chinese fans. Overall, Zion is indeed a player with outstanding strengths and weaknesses, but his potential may exceed that of former template, bodyguard Blake Griffin. Healthy and talented

Who is the ultimate template for Zion Williamson? Why is his ceiling higher than Griffin's? The reason why Zion can surpass Griffin is largely because his physical ability cannot solve it. Yes, Zion weighs 129 kilograms and is the heaviest player in the league, but his height is only 198 cm, which is the height of a shooting guard. The most surprising thing is that Zion has not lost any athletic ability at this height and weight. His running, jumping, and explosive power are among the top in the league. This creates a very strange place. Zion can rely on his huge size and weight to squeeze out important positions and attack in the well. In fast breaks, he can use his impact to destroy the basket.

Yes, Zion is better than Griffin because his body is his natural advantage. Although Griffin's body is also excellent, and his mixed-race physical fitness gives him strong bounce and impact, his flexibility and agility are not as good as Zion. More importantly, Zion can skillfully use his left and right hands for layups and dunks, further strengthening his final ability and the difficulty of prevention. Since Zion became famous at Duke, media coverage of him has only increased, especially after being selected as the No. 1 pick by the Pelicans in "The Plan." Exaggerated descriptions such as "the next James", "the next decade", and "booked for the Hall of Fame" are endless, and an NBA game is blown away before it even starts. Fans have reason to look forward to his first performance. Of course, there is also a group of people who hold the belief that "the higher the winning rate, the worse the fall", waiting to see his jokes.

Zion’s performance so far this season may disappoint those who disparage him. Since returning, he has averaged 23.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, with a shooting percentage of 58.9% and a three-point shooting percentage of 46.2%. This style of play is not like that of a fledgling rookie. Although the data performance is similar to that of James in the same period, judging from their playing style and technical characteristics, they are not a "circle" at all. Technical features determine everything. Zion cannot be the next James. Who is his model? Unlike James, Zion's role as the Pelicans is the head of the charge, and he is best at using his outstanding body to break through and kill. At the same time, Zion’s more offensive methods are to either ask for singles at the three-point line, and then use his excellent take-off speed to find opportunities to make up the second offensive basket, or wait for outside defenders Ball and Horatio, who are optimistic about the overall situation, to send in An alley-oop opportunity.

Even James in his rookie season has had organizational awareness and defensive awareness for a long time. He knows when to pass the ball, in other words, James plays smarter. Rookie James plays the role of organizer and has more balls. At that time, he averaged 5.9 assists per game, and Zion was more of an attacker. He has only two assists so far. It is true that Zion, who first entered the NBA, was stronger than James and even had thicker arms. However, he seems to be "addicted" to using his body to play singles, playing 1.5 times per game so far this season. What concept? This number ranks third in the league, and it's easy to think of a reckless player holding the ball and breaking through with his eyes closed.