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
The New Orleans Pelicans publicly said they are not planning to trade Zion Williamson, with team executive Joe Dumars stating the team has no intentions of moving him this summer. He also said the organization is looking ahead to Williamson returning next season and being a central part of the team's plans.
Zion Williamson said he wants to remain in New Orleans, calling the city home while acknowledging the NBA business reality that trades can happen. His comments came amid renewed offseason speculation about his future with the Pelicans.
Williamson set a goal of playing between 75 and 82 games in the next season as he aimed to help the Pelicans reach the playoffs. The goal followed a season in which he logged a long consecutive stretch of games, which was the healthiest run 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/zionwilliamson/ | |
| 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 |