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After his breakout season at Duke, Zion Williamson has finally declared for the upcoming NBA draft
After his breakout season at Duke, Zion Williamson has finally declared for the upcoming NBA draft

Zion Williamson Declares for the NBA Draft

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Following on from a widely successful year with Duke, Zion Williamson has officially declared his eligibility for the upcoming NBA draft. In a post uploaded to his official Instagram account, Williamson thanked a number of people whilst also expressing his time with Duke as the best of his life.

Williamson has been labeled a once-in-a-generation athlete, as his athleticism and dunking ability defy his nearly 300-pound frame. During his lone season with Duke, Williamson averaged 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.

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The 18-year-old is widely seen as the No. 1 prospect in the June draft, and the New York Knicks are believed to be among the teams that are desperate to acquire his services. Williamson is also expected to attract a bidding war between brands such as Nike and Adidas, and the teenager is expected to enter the NBA with a signature shoe.

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