NBA 90s Remakes: Is Zion Williamson a Modern Charles Barkley?
https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/7...ion-williamson
"Playing the Role of Charles Barkley: Zion Williamson
No one who watched Barkley in his prime thought theyd ever see a reprise, and the suggestion that Zion can play the role is offensive to some. Thats understandableBarkley is one of the greatest players ever and did the impossible at his size. He led the league in rebounding when the paint was packed with 7-footers, all while beating guards up the floor and finishing above the rim through any and all contact. There was nobody like him until now."
"Playing the Role of Marcus Camby: Jaxson Hayes
If Hayes time-traveled back to the 90s, the jig would be up in mere minutes. Big men arent supposed to be this fast. The closest thing the 90s got was Camby, a rail-thin shot-blocker extraordinaire who got stuck slugging it out with behemoths on the block in games played at a snails pace. The next decade would be kinder to Cambyhe won a Defensive Player of the Year award and led the league in blocks for three straight seasons with Denver."
Zion does remind me a lot if Barkley except Zion is far more athletic.
"Playing the Role of Charles Barkley: Zion Williamson
No one who watched Barkley in his prime thought theyd ever see a reprise, and the suggestion that Zion can play the role is offensive to some. Thats understandableBarkley is one of the greatest players ever and did the impossible at his size. He led the league in rebounding when the paint was packed with 7-footers, all while beating guards up the floor and finishing above the rim through any and all contact. There was nobody like him until now."
"Playing the Role of Marcus Camby: Jaxson Hayes
If Hayes time-traveled back to the 90s, the jig would be up in mere minutes. Big men arent supposed to be this fast. The closest thing the 90s got was Camby, a rail-thin shot-blocker extraordinaire who got stuck slugging it out with behemoths on the block in games played at a snails pace. The next decade would be kinder to Cambyhe won a Defensive Player of the Year award and led the league in blocks for three straight seasons with Denver."
Zion does remind me a lot if Barkley except Zion is far more athletic.