** EPISODE: *Zion’s Growth – USA vs Argentina (Round 2 Clash)* **

🏀 EPISODE: Zion’s Growth – USA 🇺🇸 vs Argentina 🇦🇷 (Round 2 Clash) 🌍🔥

🌱📏 Zion Surpasses His Dad

At the USA training camp in Turkey, Zion stood beside his dad Zack who came to visit.

Zack looked up at him.

Zack (chuckling): “6'6”… You really passed me, huh?”

Zion (grinning): “Had to level up, OG. You still my hero though.”

Zack, standing at 5'9", patted his son proudly.

The once-little Zion was now towering, built, and moving like a pro. 💪🏽👑

Daniel (via FaceTime): “Told y’all this boy was going to be different.”

Zion laughed, throwing up a peace sign. ✌🏽

🎯 U-20 World Cup – ROUND 2: USA 🇺🇸 vs ARGENTINA 🇦🇷

Stadium: Ankara Dome, Turkey

Attendance: 17,000 (sold out crowd!)

Broadcast: Live on FIBA Youth Channel, ESPN U-20

Referees: One from Spain, two from Nigeria 🇳🇬

🗣 Starting Lineups:

🇺🇸 Team USA:

PG: Jalen “Flash” Morgan

SG: Zion Leo

SF: Malik Banks

PF: Trent Dorsey

C: Liam Powell

🇦🇷 Argentina:

PG: Marco Diaz

SG: Tomas Ventura

SF: Santiago Cruz

PF: Leo Mendes

C: Hugo Salinas

🕐 First Quarter

Zion was laser-focused 😤

First 2 minutes: 🔥 Step-back three!

Steal → fast break → tomahawk dunk! 🫨

Assist to Liam under the rim

Argentina played physical, but Zion matched it with calmness and control.

Score: USA 21 – Argentina 17

🕐 Second Quarter

Argentina’s Tomas Ventura caught fire:

Hit 3 back-to-back threes

Crossed Zion once 😳

But Zion bounced back by blocking his next jumper 👋🏽 and talking light trash:

Zion: “That was cute. Try again.” 😏

Zion’s drive → foul → 2 made free throws.

Crowd chanting: “ZION! ZION! ZION!” 🔥🔥🔥

Halftime Score: USA 39 – Argentina 34

Zion: 16 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 1 blk

🕐 Third Quarter

Argentina came with a zone defense.

USA struggled to penetrate… until Zion took over:

Pick & roll ➡️ Zion threw an alley-oop to Liam

Then got hot from mid-range 🔥

He scored 8 straight points before getting a breather.

End of Q3: USA 58 – Argentina 49

🕐 Fourth Quarter – The Finish

Argentina’s PG, Marco Diaz, made it a 2-point game.

Coach called timeout. Zion returned.

Zion:

Fadeaway jumper

Fast break dunk

Crossed defender & hit a one-legged floater 🌀

Final Possession: Argentina down 3… Tomas shoots… BLOCKED BY ZION! 😤

Final Score: USA 🇺🇸 72 – Argentina 🇦🇷 69

📊 Zion’s Final Stats:

Points: 28

Assists: 6

Rebounds: 7

Steals: 2

Blocks: 2

🏅 Post-Match Headlines:

“Zion Leo Dominates Again! USA To Quarterfinals!”

“America’s Next Superstar Is Only 18”

“Zion, Taller Than His Father, Becoming the Future of USA Basketball”

Zack hugged him after the game.

Zack: “You’re not just my son anymore, you’re the people’s champion.”

Next Up: Quarterfinals vs Canada 🇨🇦!

Want the next ep? 👀🔥

🏀 EPISODE: Zion vs Canada – Quarterfinal Showdown 🇺🇸🇨🇦 🔥

📍 Location: Istanbul Arena, Turkey

Match: USA 🇺🇸 vs Canada 🇨🇦 – U-20 World Cup Quarterfinal

Crowd: 20,000+ screaming fans

Special Guests: Zack (his dad), Jack (Zion’s stepmom), NBA Scouts, Nike & Adidas agents watching closely 👀

🔥 Starting Lineups:

🇺🇸 USA:

PG: Jalen “Flash” Morgan

SG: Zion Leo

SF: Malik Banks

PF: Trent Dorsey

C: Liam Powell

🇨🇦 Canada:

PG: Elijah Mason

SG: Drew Clarke

SF: Trevor Jay

PF: Aiden Mbewe

C: Jonathan Duke (7’0", monster rim protector)

🕐 1st Quarter – Clash of Speed and Power

Zion opened the game on 🔥:

First possession ➡️ backdoor cut ➡️ reverse layup

Fast break dunk ➡️ flexed at the crowd 💪🏽💥

Passed no-look to Malik for a corner 3 🏹

But Canada answered back!

Aiden Mbewe was bullying in the paint

Zion got called for his 2nd foul 😬

Score: USA 18 – Canada 17

🕐 2nd Quarter – Bench Energy & Comeback

Zion rested early due to foul trouble.

Canada took the lead.

But Zion checked back in with 4 minutes left and turned it UP:

Crossover ➡️ pull-up 3 🎯

Steal ➡️ spin ➡️ layup AND-1 😤

Talked to the Canadian bench: “You not ready yet.” 😏

Halftime: USA 40 – Canada 37

Zion: 12 pts | 3 ast | 2 reb | 1 stl

🕐 3rd Quarter – The Duel Begins

Canada’s PG Elijah Mason and Zion began a personal battle:

Elijah hit a deep 3 ➡️ Zion answered with a dunk

Elijah faked Zion & scored ➡️ Zion shook him back and splashed a 3

Crowd went WILD 🤯🔥

Nike tweeted: “Zion is HIM.”

End of Q3: USA 58 – Canada 56

🕐 4th Quarter – Zion’s Leadership

With 4 minutes left, tied at 65-65...

Zion blocked Jonathan Duke at the rim, then ran coast-to-coast:

➤ 360 WINDMILL DUNK 🌀🔥 Crowd ERUPTED!

Zion told his team:

"Lock in. We finish this now!"

Final minute:

Zion with the dagger step-back 3

Canada missed their last 2 shots

⏱ Final Score:

🇺🇸 USA 75 – 🇨🇦 Canada 70

📊 Zion’s Game Stats:

Points: 27

Rebounds: 6

Assists: 4

Blocks: 3

Steals: 1

📸 Post-Match Scene:

Zion threw his jersey into the crowd.

Zack hugged him courtside.

Zack: “I’m watching a legend in the making.”

Jack was recording with her phone, smiling proudly.

USA is in the SEMI-FINALS.

🆚 NEXT MATCH: USA 🇺🇸 vs Italy 🇮🇹 – Semifinal Showdown

You ready for Zion to chase GOLD? 🏅🇺🇸🔥

Want the next ep?

***Download NovelToon to enjoy a better reading experience!***