Zion Williamson

American basketball player known for his explosive athleticism and powerful dunking ability, playing as a power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Zion Williamson shoots above 60% from inside the arc on a consistent basis and averages 25.8 points per game — marks that, combined with his unprecedented physical profile of 6'6" and 285 pounds with point guard athleticism, make him statistically one of the most efficient scorers in NBA history when healthy, and the phrase 'when healthy' is the defining qualifier of a career that has yet to deliver on what its early evidence promised.. New Orleans Pelicans selected him first overall in the 2019 NBA Draft after one extraordinary season at Duke University, where he became the highest-rated prospect since LeBron James. He won the Rookie of the Year award in 2021 after missing his entire first season with a knee injury. He was selected to three All-Star games. At 6ft 6in and 285 pounds with point guard athleticism, his physical profile is unprecedented in NBA history. His efficiency — shooting above 60% from two-point range consistently, making him one of the most efficient scorers in the league — combined with his scoring average of 25.8 points per game shows his potential. His career has been severely impacted by injuries, particularly to his knee and foot. He has missed multiple full or partial seasons. When healthy, he is considered one of the two or three best players in the world. His combination of power, quickness and scoring touch makes him unmatchable when he is on the floor, and his per-game averages reflect sustained excellence across the minutes he has played.

Athletic power forward with exceptional finishing ability

Dynamic power forward known for incredible vertical leap and strength

• All-Star 3x
• All-NBA Second Team
• Rookie of the Year