He’s not a member of the Pelicans quite yet, but it’s impossible to not fawn over Zion Williamson with New Orleans possessing the first overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft.
Make no mistake, fans living in big markets were right to lash out in jealous rage when their team of choice failed to get the inside track for Duke’s most coveted Blue Devil. College basketball’s latest sensation is so unique, so special — and to boot he appears to possess a down-to-earth soul — I’ll honestly be a little surprised if he doesn’t wind up New Orleans greatest professional athlete when all is said and done.