Zion Williamson is an American basketball player who currently plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. Hailing from Salisbury, North Carolina, Williamson has become a powerful, athletic force in the NBA. Ever since the New Orleans Pelicans drafted him with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, he has entertained basketball fans with explosive dunks and incredible athleticism.
One of Williamson's key strengths is his ability as a rim-runner. He is terrific in his transition offense as he can move from one end of the court to the other within a few seconds to finish plays. His combination of speed, strength, and agility is truly remarkable. Since entering the NBA in 2019, Zion has made it to the two All-Star games. He averaged 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game in the 2022-23 season.
Although Zion's impact on the game is immense, his spectacular career has been marred with the injuries. The New Orleans Pelicans are holding onto the hope that he can maintain his health to unleash his full potential.
Zion Williamson Height
The Pelicans superstar stands at 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters). He also has an incredible vertical leap that extends to around 45 inches, making him an athletic powerhouse on the basketball court.
Zion Williamson Wingspan
Zion Williamson possesses an impressive wingspan of 6 feet 10 inches.
Zion Williamson Weight
Zion Williamson weighs around 128 kg or 284 lb. Ever since he was drafted, there has been some criticism about his weight as he is on the heavier side. Numerous reports suggest that his weight might be a bit excessive for a power forward, and it is one of the reasons for his ongoing injury problems.
FAQs
A. Born in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States on July 6, 2000, Zion Williamson is 23 years old.
A. Lateef Williams and Sharonda Sampson are Zion Williamson’s parents. Lee Anderson is his stepfather. All of them are former athletes.
A. Zion Williamson wears #1 jersey for the New Orleans Pelicans.
A. Zion Williamson is a power forward for the Pelicans.
A. In the 2022/23, Zion Williamson averaged 26.0 points with 7.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game throughout 29 games.
