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02-14-2019,06:08 PM #1
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Can Zion pop a fully inflated basketball?
Based on the picture of Zion denting the basketball vs Louisville, does anyone think its possible that he can pop a basketball?
How unreal would it be to see that? Like Bo Jackson breaking the bat over his leg like a twig, I'd love to see Zion just get really mad in a game and pop a ball.
Internet would explode.
02-14-2019,06:19 PM #2
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Zion never gets mad. That's one of the things I love about him. He puts it in his play. That where he proves it. As his mom says: Originally Posted by bluedevilsince72Based on the picture of Zion denting the basketball vs Louisville, does anyone think its possible that he can pop a basketball?
How unreal would it be to see that? Like Bo Jackson breaking the bat over his leg like a twig, I'd love to see Zion just get really mad in a game and pop a ball.
Internet would explode.
"Yes! That's how you do it!"
I would never want to see him get mad like that. It's not who he is.
02-14-2019,06:40 PM #3
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We should find wisdom with The Mountain in Game of Thrones. Originally Posted by bluedevilsince72Based on the picture of Zion denting the basketball vs Louisville, does anyone think its possible that he can pop a basketball?
How unreal would it be to see that? Like Bo Jackson breaking the bat over his leg like a twig, I'd love to see Zion just get really mad in a game and pop a ball.
Internet would explode.
It took use of both his hands to effectively crush Oberyn's dome.
Based on this 100% scientific correlation, while I would like to think Zion can crush the basketball, with one hand, it would probably take two hands.
02-14-2019,06:41 PM #4
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almost assuredly not. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhIxMlcuQZU&t=10m20s Originally Posted by bluedevilsince72Based on the picture of Zion denting the basketball vs Louisville, does anyone think its possible that he can pop a basketball?
How unreal would it be to see that? Like Bo Jackson breaking the bat over his leg like a twig, I'd love to see Zion just get really mad in a game and pop a ball.
Internet would explode.
1200. DDMF.
02-14-2019,07:10 PM #5
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While interesting, I cant feel comfortable with the results of that demonstration given the logo on the sweatshirt of the tester. Originally Posted by uh_noSee AlsoHalf Court Press BasketballBasketball Rules1-4 Press Break in Basketball: Basic Concepts and ExamplesWhat are the Odds of Hitting a Half-Court Shot?almost assuredly not. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhIxMlcuQZU&t=10m20s
02-14-2019,07:13 PM #6
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That and it doesn't appear to be a regulation basketball. Originally Posted by BandAlum83While interesting, I cant feel comfortable with the results of that demonstration given the logo on the sweatshirt of the tester.
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02-14-2019,07:14 PM #7
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There had to be a cheat in there somewhere! Originally Posted by -jkThat and it doesn't appear to be a regulation basketball.
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02-14-2019,07:25 PM #8
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Another thought is....if Tom Brady had Zion's strength - especially grip strength - would he have not needed to deflate?
02-14-2019,08:01 PM #9
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Hater. GOAT 6. Originally Posted by HereBeforeCoachKAnother thought is...if Tom Brady had Zion's strength - especially grip strength - would he have not needed to deflate?
02-14-2019,08:16 PM #10
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yeah i saw...i imagine the leather regulation balls are stiffer than just rubber... and would more effectively prevent hernias (for lack of a better word) from forming on the bladder. Originally Posted by -jkThat and it doesn't appear to be a regulation basketball.
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02-14-2019,08:26 PM #11
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A basketball is 9.23 in diameter, which means the surface area is 4*pi*(9.23/2)^2 = 267.64 square inches. A ball is inflated to about 8 PSI, so it would take 2141 pounds of force to crush a ball. Assuming we are on earth (which is debatable when it comes to Zion), thats roughly a ton.
Im sure thats not even remotely correct, but my guess is that even Zion isnt strong enough to do it.
02-14-2019,08:35 PM #12
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It takes about 500 pounds or so to crush a skull.average guy can apply 200 pounds.(I looked this up a while ago when Oberyn skull was crushed.)
I believe a basketball with its elasticity is harder to crush.a chimpanzee is about 4 times stronger than a man.i haven't seen one crush a soccer ball.i doubt he could.i would think it would take 1000 to 1500 pounds depending on the method used.ive seen softballs hold up 10000 pounds.we put it under a container at work.it was dented but not crushed.02-14-2019,08:47 PM #13
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Science when talking about Zion?
If he really wanted to, he would. Just like Chuck Norris.
02-14-2019,08:50 PM #14
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A gator or a crocodile could pop a basketball.
02-14-2019,08:57 PM #15
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not quite right since you only need to apply pressure on a small surface area of the ball, and the pressure will increase as soon as you compress it. Originally Posted by UrinalCakeA basketball is 9.23 in diameter, which means the surface area is 4*pi*(9.23/2)^2 = 267.64 square inches. A ball is inflated to about 8 PSI, so it would take 2141 pounds of force to crush a ball. Assuming we are on earth (which is debatable when it comes to Zion), thats roughly a ton.
Im sure thats not even remotely correct, but my guess is that even Zion isnt strong enough to do it.
the compelling factor, stiffness of the leather aside, is the pressure increases exponentially as the volume of the ball decreases.
in the end all the matters is the pressure at which the ball bursts, and can Zion apply the force to achieve that.
there is a yt video where a guy inflates a ball to 100 psi and it pops when he slams it. if we take that as a rough guess, and say Zions hands are 3x8, that's 50 square inches of contact... so back of the napkin, it takes a couple tons of force.
02-14-2019,09:00 PM #16
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So, yes? Originally Posted by uh_nonot quite right since you only need to apply pressure on a small surface area of the ball, and the pressure will increase as soon as you compress it.
the compelling factor, stiffness of the leather aside, is the pressure increases exponentially as the volume of the ball decreases.
in the end all the matters is the pressure at which the ball bursts, and can Zion apply the force to achieve that.
there is a yt video where a guy inflates a ball to 100 psi and it pops when he slams it. if we take that as a rough guess, and say Zions hands are 3x8, that's 50 square inches of contact... so back of the napkin, it takes a couple tons of force.
02-14-2019,09:12 PM #17
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So, no. You can drive over a b-ball and it does not pop. Originally Posted by fragglerSo, yes?
02-14-2019,09:21 PM #18
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But but
Zion laughs at the laws of physics! Originally Posted by Fish80So, no. You can drive over a b-ball and it does not pop.
02-15-2019,08:11 AM #19
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Hey hey hey... SPOILER ALERT MUCH? Originally Posted by AZLAWe should find wisdom with The Mountain in Game of Thrones.
It took use of both his hands to effectively crush Oberyn's dome.
Based on this 100% scientific correlation, while I would like to think Zion can crush the basketball, with one hand, it would probably take two hands.
02-15-2019,08:31 AM #20
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...Einstein's Theory of Zion Relativity.... Originally Posted by MChambersZion laughs at the laws of physics!
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