David Lee played with finesse while Zizic seems to like contact. Opposite ends of spectrum.
Lee is far more skilled, and not nearly as big. I just don't see this comp at all. I guess they're both white.
Yeah I am with you. I in no way see David Lee when I watch Zizic's videos. Not even close.
I see him as being a more motivated Greg Monroe.
Zizic's measurements are VERY close to Greg Monroe's.
Monroe: 6'11" w/shoes; 7'2" wingspan; 25" standing vert; 29" max vert; 247 lbs
Zizic: 6"11.5" w/shoes; 7'2" wingspan; 25" standing vert; 29" max vert; 249 lbs
They have similar weaknesses coming into the league, poor passers, too many turnovers, lack of offensive versatility and range (though Monroe was a much better post player than Zizic coming in), lack of explosiveness.
I read that, coming into the league, there were questions about Monroe's passion and motor, which would explain the Pistons' and Bucks' apparent dissatisfaction with him. Hopefully this is not a problem with Zizic.