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Zion Williamson to get his first taste of primetime NBA action

When you play at Duke, you are playing primetime games on the biggest stage.

When you take the college basketball world by storm, become the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, and sign a record rookie contract with Jordan Brand, the NBA primetime stage will find you.

That’s exactly what’s happened with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans as the 2019-20 NBA schedule has been leaked.

Williamson and the Pelicans are expected to open the season against the reigning NBA Champion Toronto Raptors, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.