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Zion Williamson Never Considered Sitting Rest of Duke Season After Knee Injury

Despite some speculation Zion Williamson would end his freshman season early at Duke after suffering a knee injury, the former Duke star said that was never really an option in an interview with Franklyn Calle of Slam Online.

While he admitted he heard the discussion about resting up for the NBA draft, Williamson explained that it wasn't his plan:

"I made a commitment to my brothers. So if I was to sit out, that'd be very selfish on my part. And I couldn't do that. Sitting on the sideline and watching your brothers battle without you, knowing you can be affecting the game, it hurts.