Charles Barkley is a poor mans Zion Williamson

[light]

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.

I think Chuck would kill Zion in a fight though - speaking of who is more of a physical monster. It's not just about ability but it's also about will.

[scuzzy]

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.

21yo Barkley - 14, 8, 2 on 54%

20yo Zion - 25, 7, 2 on 61%


Being a drunk bar brawler doesn't = tough. Mentally unstable Chuck got picked on and had a quick temper. No one dares messing with Zion.

[tpols]

21yo Barkley - 14, 8, 2 on 54%

20yo Zion - 25, 7, 2 on 61%


Being a drunk bar brawler doesn't = tough. Chuck got picked on and had a quick temper. No one dares messing with Zion.

We still bros.

[scuzzy]

We still bros.

Barkley was always catching drunk assault charges, getting in bar fights with opposing fans at away games. Everyone knows that friend who gets beer muscles and always causes a scene. They aren't tough or sharp, most suffering PTSD childhood bullying (little man syndrome)

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[TAZORAC]

Williamson hasn't reached his prime yet, Barkley in his prime was a better jump shooter then Williamson is now

[3ball]

Barkley is a far superior contested shot-maker from all over the court because it was required in the no-spacing environment

Otoh, Zion isn't a skilled shot-maker because he doesn't have to be - he just needs to be fast like a running back, so he can hit the spaced-out gaps quickly enough to get the open layups

Today's game is a joke and the players are NOT good at basketball, nor are they even playing basketball... Open threes and layups (drive-and-kick, rinse repeat) is more of a technique than a sport