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NBA Superlatives: Pelicans forward Zion Williamson

After playing four preseason games last fall, New Orleans rookie Zion Williamson seemed to show the world what was in store, as he dominated and put up big numbers in relatively limited minutes. The Duke University product was forced to sit out 44 games of the regular season due to knee surgery, but on Jan. 22 he picked up right from where he left off, immediately producing and contributing to wins. Based on per-game averages, Williamson is the 2019 NBA Draft’s top scorer (23.6 ppg) this season, as well as its best rebounder (6.8 rpg). For good measure, he’s also sixth in assists (2.