The contrast between him and the big guys in the LSU/MSU game (especially Naz Reid) was striking. Zion has a very explosive and decisive first step when driving to the hoop. No doubt he's a skilled player.

There's also no doubt that he is helped immensely by being allowed to push, shove, hook, bump, and go over the back with impunity, simply because everyone wants to see him dunk, and because Dook.