Zion Williamson’s memorable performance against the Phoenix Suns in 5 plays

There are times when all thoughtful analysis loses relevance in favor of image, repetition, slow motion. Moments offered by sports where words are unnecessary because the succession of frames at high speed has enough power. sion Williamson He is one of the very special players who best moments they deliver justice and against the Phoenix Suns they showed it in a big way.

In a narrow victory with 128-117 New Orleans Pelicans they fell on the table in their special ascent. They were not imposed only on the Sans, who excluded them in the past Playoffsbut they confirmed their status as leaders of the West. Willie Green’s are here to stay, not the result of a day.

And it is not thanks to Zion. Someone who led his people with 35 points on 13-of-17 field goal shooting (76.5%), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in less than 37 minutes. This was the 13th time in his 104 NBA games that he has posted similar numbers, trailing only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal as the players with the most 150 NBA games. .

But, as pointed out at the outset, words and numbers don’t matter when judging Williamson, as images do. So it’s time to review the incredible night he had against the Suns in five plays.

These were his best moments and best moments:

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Play 1: rinse, turn and spread

To put this game into context, it must be considered that Zion Williamson is the most efficient player in the entire NBA at cleanup. With 3.3 shares of these per night is occupied by 95th percentile in isolations with a success rate of 59.1%.

Here the forward picks his “victim”, prepares the line, changes pace and finds the hole that doesn’t exist to get 2 points.

Play 2: alley-oop video game

One of the things that most caught the attention of the South Carolina native in his high school days was his great jumping ability. Not only did he reach great heights, it was plastic and stayed in the air for a long time.

Just watch carefully where the jump starts until the alley-oop ends with a pass from Naji Marshall. He catches it high and brings the ball down with tremendous force.

Play 3: direct block of its version Zion Point

If you don’t know what that means Zion Point we offer you this article and this twitter thread which we set out to explain.

The key here is to understand that Williamson is increasingly important on the ball and in decision-making. He reads Valanciunas’ block directly, goes against the established defense, makes contact and gets the basket.

Play 4 He is someone unique

How many players can change pace in the space of one tile and explode to end a game like that? Probably just that LeBron James Jr. and this Zion They were the only ones who performed it at this level.

Williamson takes advantage of Alvarado’s block to catch the opposing defense off guard and leave them with no chance to respond.

Play 5 I Can’t Explain Zion

Only Williamson could finish a race with a 360º seconds from the end. Memorable.

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