Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/07/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Salisbury, North Carolina, USA |
Latest News about Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson reaffirmed his commitment to the New Orleans Pelicans, stating that 'New Orleans is home for me' despite ongoing trade speculation. He emphasized his dedication to the team's future and expressed a desire to remain in New Orleans as the franchise approaches success.
Pelicans president Joe Dumars officially dismissed trade rumors regarding Zion Williamson, confirming the team has 'no intentions of trading Zion this summer.' The organization plans to have him back for the next season, signaling stability for the star power forward.
Zion Williamson set a new personal goal for the upcoming season to play between 75 and 82 games, aiming to finally help the Pelicans reach the playoffs. His participation in 40 games this season, including a 30-game consecutive streak, marked the longest healthy stretch of his career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Zion Lateef Williamson is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. | |
| He plays the power forward position. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'6" / 6'7" |
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| Weight | 284-285 lbs |
Family
| Mother | Sharonda Williamson |
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| Stepfather | Lee Anderson |
| Brother | Noah |
Career
| High School Achievements | Three-time South Carolina Class AA state champion; averaged 36.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists per game |
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| College | Duke Blue Devils (2018-19 freshman); consensus National Player of the Year; ACC Tournament MVP |
| Professional | New Orleans Pelicans (NBA, 1st overall pick 2019); NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020); NBA All-Star (2021); Two-time NBA All-Star |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/zingis/ | |
| https://twitter.com/Zionwilliamson |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Salisbury, NC, but grew up in Spartanburg, SC | |
| 2. Mother ran track at Livingstone College; stepfather played basketball at Clemson | |
| 3. Led USA Red Team to 2017 Adidas Nations Championship | |
| 4. Tore meniscus before NBA debut in 2019 |