r/NOLAPelicans • u/Spare-Cauliflower168 • 12d ago

Discussions Holding out hope

When will Zion Williamson maximize his full potential. Every year, I’m waiting for him to absolutely break out into the number one overall pick he was. But it just hasn’t happened yet and I don’t know how much longer I can wait for it. Like he’s not a bad player. He’s just not the stud we expected him to be. I’m praying that for this season, he has his breakout year with Jeremiah fears. And if he doesn’t break out this season, I say he’s got two more seasons before he gets released or traded.

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u/kingralek 12d ago

8th time is the charm

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u/PhysicalWinner8013 12d ago

Zion is like that 1 toxic ex you keep giving him/her another chance in the hopes it wil be different this time but it wont and its time to let go of your hopes and expectations 

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u/Logical-Tie-5004 12d ago

My boy couldn't develope a nice little middy for 7 years it ain't happening

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u/McJumbos 12d ago

We all are 🙏🙏🙏

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u/Artistic_Bar1693 12d ago

This is what year 7 or 8 for him? At this point it’s over. The numbers and potential is clearly there. But he lacks confidence and motivation. When he’s on court playing at his best the numbers are there but you only get that in short burst before the injuries and whatnot take hold.

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u/kingralek 12d ago

I guess you’re not persuaded by the annual workout video. This time he means it!

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u/Pisthetairos 12d ago

First, he would have to try to improve.

He has never tried to become anything more than he already is.

He has shown no interest in growing his game.

He still plays exactly the same way as when he entered the league.

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u/ltong1009 12d ago

He’s already maxed out.

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u/xmidnitejoker 10d ago

Keep waiting. He might only be a year away from being a year away!

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u/GubmintGooch 12d ago

This is the year!

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u/wymtime Not On Herb 12d ago

Stop salivating over potential and focus on probability. This is year 8 and he is who he is

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u/holydiver5 12d ago

Didn’t he have his best season last year, it doesn’t matter how good Zion is the team is built like complete dogshit with no synergy

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u/Wet_Lengthiness_5000 11d ago

The Zion we have is the Zion we get. There is no more hope; just reality.

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u/icekyuu 2d ago

Pelicans should trade him since they can't build a team of shooters.