Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson is an American professional basketball player, known for his explosive athleticism and powerful build.

He gained national attention as a college player at Duke University before being selected first overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans.

His combination of size, speed, and leaping ability draws frequent comparisons to earlier generation stars: Zion's dunks are unreal.

Related
  • PelicansLarge pouch-throated waterbirds
  • DukeHigh-ranking noble title
  • dunksForceful basket scores
  • NBATop-tier American court league
  • rookieInexperienced newcomer

explosive · powerful · athletic · injury · knee · basketball · forward · New Orleans · freshman · phenom · slam · highlight · wingspan · power forward · muscular · built different · dominant · lottery

Opposites
physical build/playing style

Zion WilliamsonStephen Curry

Golden State marksman

Kevin Durant · Chris Paul · Steve Nash · Kyrie Irving · sharpshooter

durability/availability

Zion WilliamsonLeBron James

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar · Tim Duncan · iron man · Cal Ripken Jr. · Brett Favre

draft position/career trajectory

Zion WilliamsonTony Parker

Dennis Rodman · late bloomer

Family

Zion, Williamson, William, Williams

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Rated G