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Zion expectations; Lillard dishes out; Giannis's extension

Sep 20, 2023
Zion Williamson's upcoming season, Damian Lillard's thoughts on the bubble championship and Kevin Durant, Giannis's contract extension decision, and the pressure to win now. Also includes discussions on Zion's impact and expectations, an intense playoff game recap, analyzing Giannis's mid-range and post-up game, and changes in the Boston Celtics.
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Quick takeaways

  • Zion Williamson's dedication and improvement in the off-season has created high expectations for him to have a big season with the Pelicans.
  • Damian Lillard's confidence in being the best point guard in the league and the credibility of the Lakers' championship in 2020 sparked mixed reactions and highlighted the importance of context and individual perspectives.

Deep dives

Zion Williamson's Work Ethic and Potential for the Season

Zion Williamson has been putting in the work in the off-season and the Pelicans' Vice President, David Griffin, confirms his dedication to the team. There are high expectations for Zion to be ready for the start of the season. When Zion is on the court, he is a dominant force and one of the best players in the NBA. With his improving skills and commitment to improving his game, there is a lot of excitement surrounding Zion and his potential for the upcoming season.

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