Two-time NBA All-Star Zion Williamson is a 6 ‘6’’ Forward who plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He is one of the brightest young Stars and has the potential to become a perennial All-Star. After a season-ending injury last season, Williamson has been excelling on the field and posting impressive numbers on the board.
The 2020/21 campaign was a breakout year for the Forward where he earned his first All-Star selection, averaging a career-high 27.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game on 61.1% shooting from the field in 61 games. However, the Pelicans didn’t make it to the playoffs that season.
Additionally, the Pelicans All-Star extended his contract for a further five-year that could be worth $197 million. With the virtue of this massive deal, Williamson is set to earn an attractive pay of $34.0 million for the 2023-24 season alone.
Following an injury-filled season and some distractions related to his private relationships, he has been playing amazing basketball this season. 11 games into the season, the Pelicans star has put up impressive numbers, averaging 22.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, recording 50.0% accuracy from the three-point line.
Zion Williamson’s Girlfriend
As per several online sources, the Pelicans Star is dating a video creator and Former real Estate agent Akheema. A few times earlier, Williamson and his girlfriend shared the news via a YouTube video that they are expecting a baby girl, later this month.
However, According to a report from TMZ, on November 10, Akheema posted a picture with her newborn baby on his Instagram account, and at the same time, Williamson was out of the Timberwolves game stating some personal reasons.
The couple has kept their relationship very private outside the media spotlight. Plus, it is also pretty unclear how they both met and started dating. Ahkeema is quite active on Instagram where she posts pictures that relate to his lifestyle including some clips associated with favorite food recipes, and shopping hauls. According to his bio, he is a video creator and holds a loyal 44K followers.
In addition, Ahkeema is already a mother to Williamson’s first child from his previous relationship. Though she doesn't share any information about him, in January 2023, she posted a picture of his son getting a haircut.
FAQs
A. The Pelicans star weighs around 128 kg (284 lb).
A. The ongoing 2023/24 NBA season is the fourth year for the Pelicans Forward. He was the 1st overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
A. Zion Williamson is a 23 years old, as of November 2023.
A. The Pelicans Forward went to Duke University for his collegiate basketball.
A. Zion Williamson was born to parents Lateef and Sharonda Williamson in Salisbury, North Carolina.
A. The Pelicans star has a net worth of around $44 million as of 2023.
