Rookie phenom Zion Williamson and Bulls guard Zach LaVine didn’t disappoint in their first ever meeting, with each putting together an eye-opening highlight reel at the United Center on Wednesday night.
The Bulls reserves had a fourth-quarter meltdown, allowing New Orleans to come back from a 23-point deficit to win 127-125, but it was all about LaVine and Williamson, with the real showdown still on hold.
Will LaVine – a two-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion – come out of semi-retirement and defend his dusty crown against Williamson when the All-Star weekend comes to Chicago in February?
“I knew that question was coming,’’ Williamson said, when asked about that possibility.