We miss his dunks. One of McClure's top NBA DFS picks for his Friday NBA Daily Fantasy lineups is Pelicans forward Zion Williamson at $10,000 on both DraftKings and … ESPN wants to show it. Williamson pretty much just dunked all over them in his preseason debut. … Can Zion help the Pelicans reach the postseason? There’s a case to be made that he is the most efficient high-volume scorer of any rookie in NBA history. I honestly didn’t think it was humanly possible to jump back up so quickly after jumping into another large human being. Point taken. Zion Williamson is on a tear of late, and the New Orleans Pelicans superstar’s recent run of 20-point games has placed in some rarefied air. It helps that Capela is one of the leading rim protectors this season, trailing only Myles Turner (3.5) and Rudy Gobert (2.8) in the leaderboards with a career-best 2.2 blocks per game. They are averaging 115 points per game, which is incredible. Zion Williamson is an incredibly gifted athlete but right now his game is not … Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The NBA All-Star Game is officially on, ... Williamson is averaging 25 points per game on 61.8% shooting, 6.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists. It’s a spectacular thing to watch, really. The contrast of styles made this a collision course that was somewhat predictable. In high school, Williamson was such a vicious dunker, the Washington Post published an article titled, “This 16-year-old dunker is so dominant, it’s hard to tell if he’s actually good at basketball.”. New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks. News: 2 days ago Williamson played 31 minutes and finished with 28 points (11-22 FG, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, four steals and three assists in Monday's victory over the Celtics. Time: 9:30 p.m. Zion scores 15 points on 7-9 shooting in second NBA game, not enough vs. Denver; In 6 minutes, Zion Williamson goes 4-4 from three; turns NBA debut into must-watch TV; Every one of Zion Williamson’s NBA dunks; Zion Williamson Jordan Brand Deal: Nike welcomes Williamson to the Jordan Brand family; Recent Comments. The slam dunk contest will take place at halftime. “I’ve never seen anyone that has a second jump quicker or more accurate than his.”. (Rich Pedroncelli/AP) This is an excerpt from Ben Golliver’s NBA Post Up weekly newsletter. Okay, so this dunk seems pretty casually. He attacks relentlessly even when things aren’t his way. “I was like, ‘Jesus Christ, I can do something other than dunk. Zion's line: ... round pick to have at least 10 points and shoot better than 50% in his first 4 career NBA games. This is just ridiculous. One of the marks of a star is the ability to produce night after night. Williamson (59.9%) is well ahead of O’Neal (56.2%), Tim Duncan (54.9%), Bill Cartwright (54.7%) and Hakeem Olajuwon (53.8%), who round out the top five. Williamson has gotten fouled on 20.8% of his shot attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass, a mark nearly identical to what Giannis Antetokounmpo (20.5%) is posting this season. (h/t ... 1.5 steals per game. Over/Under 1.5. The ball had barely finished dancing on the rim in the time it took him to land, reload and get back up. Zion Williamson was one of college basketball’s biggest stars during his short stint at Duke. Honestly? Dunks. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson threw down a monster dunk over Atlanta Hawks center Damian Jones. We’re ranking every single dunk he’s done in public since joining the Pelicans — from casual pregame throwdowns to the jaw-dropping “WTF” dunks that defy physics. Let’s be honest. We love everything about him. He rattles backboards like Magic-era Shaquille O’Neal, flushes lob passes like Lob City Blake Griffin and overpowers taller opponents like late-80s Charles Barkley. Archives. He made the All-Star game in just his second season, and he’s averaging 26.4 points per game while shooting 62.4% from the field. And this is in practice, y’all. A lot of dunks. Zion (50 games): At rim: 426/612 (69.6%) Layups: 356/60 … Williamson leads that group in effective field goal percentage by a comfortable margin. In an interview with Pelicans.com earlier this week, Williamson was asked what actor he would want to play him in a movie. “I just think he sees himself where if he’s one-on-one against a defender, the right thing to do is take it to the basket, really,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. The player hits a 3-point shot and then spreads their wings like an airplane as they get back on... Sign up for the Morning Win newsletter for an irreverent and incisive recap of daily sports news. He’s brought a level of brilliance and intensity every night. He plays the power forward position. Williamson currently gets about three offensive boards per game and is a constant threat on the opposition glass. 1 player off the board. Just Williamson literally flying in Staples Center and catching a lob. The comparisons have some merit, but they obscure the fact that there has never been a player like him. "Honestly, with the comparison stuff, it's nice, it's cool, but I don't look into it," Wiliamson said a day before the Pelicans took him No. This should be a good matchup and here is everything you need to know to stream the NBA action tonight. And perhaps most notable, the Lakers finished with 0 dunks for the first time all season against the small-ball Houston Rockets. If you need your Zion fix, we’ve got you covered here. Pay it no mind. He is averaging 6.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Williamson took off from 8 feet away and tried to flip in a shot through heavy contact. The Lakers led the NBA with 7.8 dunks per game before March 11, but the bubble environment has sapped that element of their attack -- down to just 4.7 per game. Man. Well, we got this far without referencing what caused Williamson to pop up on the national radar in the first place. Williamson tipped in his miss over a pair of Celtics. Repeat the last paragraph but also add in the minor details that he’s busting a 360 (!) Purchases made via links on our site may earn us an affiliate commission. However, Williamson sticks with the play, manufactures his own second chance opportunity with the offensive rebound, and then sticks it back in with the dunk over Jaden McDaniels. Williamson attempts roughly nine out of every 10 shots within 5 feet of the hoop, according to NBA.com — 87% to be exact. There are NBA players who can’t dunk without a running start. The New York Knicks are on the road Friday night to face the Dallas Mavericks from the American Airlines Center. At 19 years old, he just moves dudes out of the way and slams the ball down so hard that you feel like it may leave a crater in the court upon impact. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/01/ranking-all-of-zion-williamsons-dunks-with-the-pelicans-ahead-of-his-debut, Marlins' Jesús Aguilar turns first base fumble into stellar bare-handed grab to end inning, Reds' Joey Votto almost single-handedly turns rare triple play, Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren live stream, Triller fight card, music performances, start time, odds, how to watch, Villanova QB Daniel Smith just threw one of the most incredible touchdown passes ever, Trevor Lawrence clarifies comments about motivation: 'I don’t need football to make me feel worthy as a person', Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It's not because he's extremely good at basketball — which, of course, he is. Williamson needs … Zion ( @Zionwilliamson ) worked out before the Lakers game today and looks one step closer to returning .. he shot and then an hour later came out to work on finishes pic.twitter.com/emXoEW3foU, — Swish Cultures (@swishcultures_) January 4, 2020. 4/6 The Game Haus: Zion Williamson’s Debut Shoe Released : Zion Williamson was the No. While Williamson “only” averaged 2.1 dunks a game in his one season at Duke, not including his four games in the NCAA Tournament, he should find the NBA more amenable to his dunking taste than college was. Zion Lateef Williamson (born July 6, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Following a dominant freshman-year stint with the Duke Blue Devils, Williamson was selected by the Pelicans with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. This season, Williamson has rebounded 27 of his 120 misses. TRENDING. “What’s been most impressive is the level of efficiency,” Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick said. He doesn’t fall into the trap of unnecessarily chucking up 3s like many physically gifted big men do. Sunday, March 1, 2020. His loud, thunderous dunks that send his opponents into purgatory with the rest of the souls he’s captured underneath the rim. He’s doing between-the-legs dunks after barely moving. The 19-year-old is going to live at the line for years to come. The perception that he’s only a dunker is one of the few things that irks him. 2019-2020 Regular Season - Blocks per Game – Zion Williamson . There have been 47 first-year players to average 20 points per game. “A lot of times with really talented players at that age, you’re going to see flashes of brilliance. You have permission to edit this article. That was enough to get him selected for his first All-Star game appearance. Mario Lemieux’s first NHL goal was a highlight-reel breakaway in his debut game. Oh, you know, nothing to see here. The fans want to see it. Here are some of the over/under season prop figures for some of the NBA’s bigger names: LeBron James: 25.5 PPG, 8 RPG, 51% FG Zion Williamson: 26.5 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 58.7% FG Turns out it’s still not. On a per-game basis in eight-category leagues, Williamson ranked just 91st, making strong contributions in points (22.5) and field-goal percentage (58.3), but failing to stand out elsewhere. Williamson is one of one. His smile, his charm, all that. 2019-2020 Regular Season - Dunks – Zion Williamson . The list of active players who can cause the backboard to shake isn’t very long. Williamson has proven there’s so much more to his game than dunking. 6. This should be a fantastic matchup on Friday night, here is everything you need to know to stream the NBA action tonight. Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the NBA will be better served by waiting until next year for him to enter the NBA dunk contest. Right now, his self-awareness is an asset. "I just look to be myself. Williamson’s size, strength, leaping ability and touch are all factors in his ability to score so efficiently. In his two worst shooting outings of the season, which came against the Bucks and Lakers, Williamson got to the free-throw line 14 and 19 times, respectively. Why, no, that’s not a car backfiring. He was especially harmful in free-throw percentage, taking 7.4 attempts per game but making just 64.0 percent. 1 overall. This is child’s play for the Pelicans’ rookie. When: Friday, April 16 You'll now receive the top For The Win stories each day directly in your inbox. I’m also not sure where Zion came from to catch this and dunk it. Soon @Zionwilliamson | #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/bqKSbbVguA, — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 7, 2020. Since Williamson’s first game on January 22, New Orleans has the NBA’s no. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate). But it’s honestly pretty impressive. Email Christian Clark at cclark@theadvocate.com. For a player who’s built like a defensive end, Williamson is remarkably light on his feet. I have to get to the rim somehow.’”. But his intangibles play a part, too. Because Zion Williamson isn’t human. That’s just fine! For most players, it would’ve been an exceptional outing. The 76ers have been cruising along as well and have won six of their last eight games while averaging around 114 points per game. Zion’s Dunks in Staples Center Zion ( @Zionwilliamson ) worked out before the Lakers game today and looks one step closer to returning .. he shot and … He led the Blue Devils to an ACC tournament title and a trip to the Elite 8 during the NCAA tournament, all the while piling up highlights of dunks, blocks and other incredible plays along the way.. Williamson now heads to the NBA Draft where he is expected to be the No. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson dunks over Sacramento Kings forward Chimezie Metu. Coming into the game, the Jazz were making more triples (over 16 per game… This is, at least, a 6.5 out of 10 and this is Williamson dunking in practice while returning from a knee injury. Zion's sports betting impact and more | Bird Watch. There are pieces of all those players in Zion Williamson. The Celtics saw this firsthand in January. He’s above the rim going across his body and throws it down with his right hand. In his final game before the NBA season was suspended, Williamson scored 23 points and converted 9 of 15 shots in New Orleans’ double-digit win in Minnesota. So Zion just dunked in warmups….. pic.twitter.com/rll2JMxXtk, — Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) December 28, 2019. The consistency has just been remarkable.”. Okay, I’m not sure where Ball threw this pass from. Williamson understands his strengths and weaknesses. He has shot 60% or better in nearly half of his games (nine). Case in point: During the Warriors' game against the Cavaliers, Keirth Burke of NBC Sports Bay Area made a request to Curry at halftime for him to do an airplane celebration. He has increased his points per game by 2.6 despite taking only 0.6 shots and 0.5 free throws more per game. Williamson ranks ninth in the NBA with 58 dunks. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. This was SUCH a tease from the Pelicans and Williamson. Here are five numbers that help explain what makes Williamson so unique. The list of active players who can literally tilt the backboard sideways like it’s a Fisher Price hoop only has one name on it. How does one have this much power in their legs? We all know how Shaq dominated the game, and Zion Williamson has the talent to bring in a similar type of force, if not equal to how Shaq did it! “His second jump is ridiculous,” Gentry said. Game 19: Dunks, dunks and more dunks. The NBA announced earlier this evening that second-year Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been named to the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, which … Most of the population can’t dunk at all, so that’s still impressive. New Orleans Pelicans PF Zion Williamson is not expected to participate in the 2021 Slam Dunk Contest at halftime of the NBA All-Star Game this Sunday in Atlanta, Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reported Tuesday afternoon. Please check your email for a confirmation. INSANE. Williamson absolutely destroys this rim with a double-pump reverse jam. Pick: Yes (-150). New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. He has attempted double-digit free throws six times. I think dunks should be included, maybe a better question is who’s the better paint player. (via @WillGuillory) pic.twitter.com/XUeNT6Gr05. Come on. We miss it. Latest on New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN That March 11 matchup betw…. It’s been stressful without seeing him for so long, but don’t worry. For Williamson, it was just another day at the office. It’s been a little more than two weeks since the Pelicans’ game against the Kings was postponed just before tipoff. Zion Williamson's rookie season explained in 5 numbers, Zion Williamson's second jump might be the most impressive part of his game: 'It's like a different species', This discounted weighted blanket will help you go to sleep faster, Save your health and 40% off with this under desk elliptical, Cut the fat, not the flavor, with 10 deals on cooking gadgets, David Griffin optimistic Pelicans haven't played final game of 2019-20 season, Lonzo Ball and Zion Williamson have had chemistry from day one, What might an NBA coronavirus return look like? “Nobody,” he said. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. He has tried only 38 shots outside of that range this season, or what amounts to two per game. I'm not trying to be nobody. Just minutes into his preseason NBA debut with the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, No. If you thought there was any chance Williamson wasn’t real before this game, it ended right there. Williamson has shot 50% or better from the floor in all but two games. “I feel like I'm one of a kind.”. Even when he does miss, there’s a good chance he’ll clean up his own mistake. But more than anything? The Clippers come into this game on a seven-game winning streak and have been playing their best ball of the season through this stretch. The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road on Friday night to face the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. I'm just trying to be the first Zion.". 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