Charles Barkley is a poor mans Zion Williamson

[Ainosterhaspie]

Zion's size is a problem. Larger bodies require more energy and tire more easily. On top of that he doesnt have great length/height and requires explosive athleticism to make up for it. Again needing lots of energy. I think he will have difficulty sustaining the effort needed to dominate over the course of full seasons and long playoff runs. People will call him a choker, but the issue will most likely be that he physically can't sustain the effort needed to be effective.

On top of that, he may well be plagued by injuries his whole career. He certainly has tons of potential, but the are big question Mark's too.

[AussieSteve]

If you thought that Barkley was the best player in the world c.1990-91 you were not alone. Plenty did until Jordan proved beyond doubt that he was in the 91 playoffs.

You don't win MVP over prime Magic and prime Jordan, and then again over prime Hakeem and Jordan without being all-time great.

[Round Mound]

If you thought that Barkley was the best player in the world c.1990-91 you were not alone. Plenty did until Jordan proved beyond doubt that he was in the 91 playoffs.

You don't win MVP over prime Magic and prime Jordan, and then again over prime Hakeem and Jordan without being all-time great.

Poor mans Zion Williamson? Barkley's prime and peak was one of the greatest ever next to Hakeem and Jordan from mid 80s to mid 90s the 3 best players. Zion has the athleticism over Barkley but lets also remember that Chuck was a great athlete aswell; i mean to move at 6'4 5/8 ft and 290-300 in college is unreal. As the years passed he lost weight and developed skills. He is a better versatile scorer, rebounder, post player, long range shooter, higher IQ and passer than Zion. Zion could be better defensively because he is quicker footed side ways and a bit taller (6'4 5/8 ft to 6´6 1/2 ft) but for now everything else goes to Chuck but the last mentioned. Charles was also more agressive and meaner when the game was way more physical back then. Zion has the potential but its too early to compare.

[Mr.GOAT2408]

I'm going to refrain from discussing Zion vs Barkley but Zion is looking special for sure, sky is the limit special

Hard to root against him, his game needs a ton of refining but for a 19 year old he's shown enough poise to convince me that he'll fix them over time

Hoping for a long, very productive career

[superduper]

He is special athletically but he needs to really work on his game. He looked lost in crunch time and unwilling to try to dominate the game, mostly because he's just not refined enough right now.

[HoopologyPhD]

Hopefully Zion has more success in the playoffs, it isn't good for the league and fans when the best players aren't playing in the post season.

[Jasper]

Charles Barkley is a youtube clip to you.

well done !!

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[WolfGang]

Jordan & Barkley played in the weakest era. Zion is the new GIANT of the NBA.

[tontoz]

I like Zion but a giant would average more than 7 rebounds a game.

[Stanley Kobrick]

He is special athletically but he needs to really work on his game. He looked lost in crunch time and unwilling to try to dominate the game, mostly because he's just not refined enough right now.

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[LoneyROY7]

Zion needs to board more, but he has a level of quickness and agility Barkley could only dream about.

[Axe]

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[tpols]

How are you going to be that burly and average only 7 boards a game? Chuck used to grab double that in an era where there were stronger rebounders. He's a different level of tough and motor.

[Airupthere]

Zion has the potential to be greater. He is physically more of a monster. But the mental aspect of it is what makes CB great. Zion has to prove himself first before we draw conclusions.