The NBA is getting more and more interested with each passing week. Today on The Old Man and The Three Things, we’re kicking it off with Zion Williamson and The New Orleans Pelicans. JJ and Tommy discuss the dominance of “Point Zion”, how The Pelicans built through the draft and what their most realistic ceiling is. And of course, we had to talk about The Phoenix Suns scuffle the other night. Our second subject is The Golden State Warriors coming into form with an improved bench unit. And finally, JJ and Tommy talk about the mind-blowing stats that Nikola Jokic is putting up this year and where he should fall in the early MVP race.
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Anyone with a brain could see this coming… Same with the wolves but they went and threw it all away for Rudy…
Pelicans have a real shot at getting Victor in the 2023 draft…if that happens no one is stopping this team for the next ten plus years…
Talk about my rockets beating the buckets, jalens 30, and jabari holding giannis to 16 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Warriors in 5
can we trust the starting lineup’s defense with CJ, Zion, and Jonas as 3/5 of their starters?
The Softboi Suns had it coming. Never seen a ringless team talk so much trash. They act like they weren’t jacking up 3s with 2 minutes left in a game 7 so they could lose by 30 instead of 40. If you don’t want Zion to do that, then win the game.
I put it like this I’m a pelican fan since before they were the pelicans (hornets) and if you’re not just hating on them because they beat your team and you’re a true hooper ( what do your eyes tell you when you watch the pelicans) from a pure basketball standpoint. My eyes say they are for legitimate contenders.
Been saying that Zion NEEDS to be utilized like Giannis. If you watch the two, they are very similar, except that Zion is more skilled, he has better handles, more respectable shooter, i think better decision making, etc. He really is a shorter GIannis. If you stick Zion in the low block and paint, you limit his skillset in being able to handle the ball, score off the bounce, and score/play make going downhill.
Pelicans have the talent to win the title. But they may not be mature enough to win it all for a couple of years. But this team is better than early Bulls Jordan played with.
JJ I bet those Pelicans would happily give you a short-term deal closer to the playoffs to just pop off the bench and hit some 3s when they need it come game 7. Just think about it is all I’m saying.
This is why this show is better than first take or undisputed finally a basketball player not chasing lebron jock strap is talking about the pelicans and this kid Zion William who is setting this league on 🔥 thanks JJ!! This is why we are fans of this channel
Zion is not an A_H..that says it all!
It was cp3 elbow to Jose, not so much the dunk.
People pay hundreds of dollars to watch that man do exactly what he did. If you don’t like what he did, play defense 🤷🏻‍♂️
The pelicans are really like that 🔥👊🏾
JJ! Would love to buy the OM&3 mug online!!
the unwritten rule isnt really a new trend, its an old school thing. i don't feel like its a big big deal, but i wouldn't tell my guys to shoot it, just hold the ball….
Only thing that’s wrong with Hayes is that he hurt his elbow and hasn’t recovered all way yet
Zion mvp candidate?
….no…..just no
Pels 12
could you imagine that the Pelicans, Grizzlies, Kings, and Suns would be at the top of the west 10 years ago?
That wasn't a "blowout win on Friday". The Suns took the lead late in the 4th after being down by 16.
Didn’t the suns do the same thing Zion did last year?
No doubt they are the ones to beat.
I see the chip on his shoulder and anger fuel him and the team. That's what fueled Jordan a lot. Good to see
They are a playoff team….I don't see them making the NBA Finals yet
Would love Pels v Suns in the playoffs again 👌🏻
great segment as usual. I hope if you guys choose to have CP on the show again you should have an honest conversation with him about the cheap shots. the guy has a highlight reel of elbows and low blows and no one ever presses the issue.
Great content JJ! I definitely believe this pelicans team is for real