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Houston Rockets: Zion Williamson took inspiration as kid from Russell Westbrook

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Zion Williamson was inspired by Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is considered a controversial figure among NBA fans, but for Zion Williamson, it was simple. Westbrook was an inspiration, and a piece of his mindset and game was something Williamson wanted to replicate going into college.

Of course, we all know how Williamson’s college career went. He had a phenomenal freshman season (22.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists per game, AP Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year, Naismith College Player of the Year) at Duke University, so good that he declared for the draft and was almost unanimously projected as the top overall pick.