When the New Orleans Pelicans drafted Zion Williamson with the overall number one pick, they already knew he could dunk. They’ve since found out just how special he is.
His 45-inch vertical leap was the stuff of legend and a record at the time for Duke University. It was even more incredible considering Zion Williamson is 6-foot-6 and over 280 pounds.
He spent his freshman year at Duke wowing the nation with his rare combination of hops and raw power. Here’s every dunk from his freshman year, courtesy of ESPN:
Things didn’t change when Zion Williamson finally made his much-hyped return to the NBA after suffering an early season injury.