Saints quarterback Drew Brees gave new Pelicans draftee Zion Williamson a warm welcome to the city of New Orleans this week. The 11-time Pro Bowler sent Williamson a signed jersey with a special message for the new franchise face, who was taken with the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA draft last week.
The Duke sensation shared a series of photos on Instagram which included a shot of him getting dressed before his introductory press conference in New Orleans. The framed autographed jersey can be seen behind him.
Per Andrew Lopez of The Times-Picayune, Brees included a personal message with the jersey that read, "To Zion - Passing the torch to you!