The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies have an opportunity to create a great rivalry over the next several years.
With childhood friends Zion Williamson and Ja Morant leading their respective teams, the franchises are in the hands of two of the most exciting young prospects to enter the NBA in years.
Both could be All-Stars in their second seasons.
Both have also had challenges in lifting their teams from the depths that led to them being the first two picks of the 2019 Draft, but their impact has been undeniable.
Friday night, Williamson became the second fastest player to score 1000 points in league history; reaching that mark in just 44 career games.