The New Orleans Pelicans selected forward Zion Williamson of Duke University with the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft earlier this evening at the Barclays Center in New York.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Zion and his family to New Orleans,” said Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, David Griffin. “His desire to impact this community is matched only by his desire to contribute to winning at the highest level. So, let’s dance.”
During his lone season at Duke, Williamson, 6-7, 285, was the unanimous college player of the year, winning the Associated Press (AP), Sporting News, National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) player of the year honors, while also being the recipient of the 2019 Naismith Award and John R.