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Duke Basketball: Zion Williamson’s storybook play masks Blue Devils’ flaws

The storybook dunks of Duke basketball freshman Zion Williamson initiate instant increases in crowd noise — in the form of cheers at home and gasps on the road — thereby boosting the energy of his teammates.

His storybook blocks create a freeze-frame KAPOW! — like in episodes of Batman from the ’60s — thereby adding to the swagger of his teammates.

His storybook effort on both ends of the floor impresses all onlookers — he dives for loose balls as if he is a benchwarmer trying to earn more playing time — thereby inspiring his teammates.