ESPN.com · Oct 20, 2022
Zion Williamson more than just 'decent' in Pelicans return
NEW YORK -- Despite praise from his teammates and coach, Zion Williamson called his regular-season return to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night just a "decent starter performance."
"It's a lot of room for improvement," he said. "I'm still learning my teammates. Now we get real in-game reps. I'm just excited to grow."
The numbers suggested far more than just decent. He collected 25 points, nine rebounds and four steals in the 130-108 wire-to-wire Pelicans win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
It was an effort hailed by his own team -- and even the opposition.