Sam Smith makes his predictions on the Eastern and Western Conference standings this 19-20 season.
Say it ain't so, Zion. Say it ain't so.
But alas it is as the most anticipated NBA rookie in a decade, Zion Williamson, already is out of action for several months following Monday knee surgery.
It's a setback as much for the NBA and its fans as the celebrated 19-year-old.
Everyone wanted to see those dunks!
Certainly the NBA was ready with Zion's New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday scheduled to open the 2019-20 season in Toronto, the traditional ring ceremony game without also the Raptors best player, Kawhi Leonard.