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You Tube Gold: The Physics Of Zion

We didn't see this when it came out: it’s a clear explanation from ESPN of just how Zion Williamson does what he does, how he manages to push 280 lbs four feet into the air among other extraordinary feats.

They bring in Peter Weyand, a professor of physiology and biomechanics to discuss it along with physical therapist Stephania Bell, who talks about what happens when 280 lbs then drops four feet back to earth. That much mass falling from that height needs to be controlled. It’s a reasonable point.

The Pelicans, you may recall, are trying to retrain Williamson from the ground up to avoid injuries that are, well, avoidable.