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There are very few players I can't think of that can get to the basket and finish as effectively as Zion. What is he doing technique-wise that makes it look so easy? The moves leading up to the finish seem different than other players approach to driving, but I can't put my finger on it. Some of his finishes are spectacular, especially working through double teams, but most are very basic drives that just involve a single fake to get the defender moving one way, then slash to the hole.

The part I think is unique is that he pivots and jumps at the basket in both the vertically and horizontally direction, doing it very far and fast. I think he using every bit of extension coupled with his vertical. And adding to that, he is always looking for the rebound after his shot or a block, plus he has great touch and offensive IQ positioning his body making it all very unguardable.

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[–] iamtomorrowman@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

his drive is unstoppable because he's too explosive when he gets around his man. it's not just that he's fast in a straight line, he gets his shoulder really low to the ground, turns the corner/splits defenders and launches himself toward the hoop.

then he doesn't have to dunk to score...ever. he never needs to dunk in traffic because he has absurd shooting touch right outside the restricted area. he's Jokic-like in this range.