Jasper Gibbs on Zion Williamson: He has tremendous speed and the ability to change directions without sacrificing speed, which is related to improved body control through training and multiple planes of motion. When you have such amazing body control for a man that size, it’s really rare. We wanted him to be able to handle those incredible forces he creates when he jumps, when he runs and, particularly, during those change-of-direction moves. It means he can decelerate, but then accelerate in a way that speed is not sacrificed, and being able to execute it safely. Nobody at this stage of their career will be able to improve their body composition, their body control and overall athleticism without putting in a tremendous amount of work. He’s had a daily commitment during the summer, waking up early for 5 a.m. workouts and coming back for 7 p.m. workouts. He did it just like clockwork. The key was him buying in and realizing the plan was working and seeing the results.
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