Three years ago, Zion Williamson was a sensation known by college basketball fans and ordinary citizens. The player’s name was on everyone’s lips, and his every move was followed closely.
In his days with Duke University, Williamson was a force to be feared, his massive musculature allowing him to dominate any rival and destroy whatever was in front of him.
With his arrival in the NBA, everyone thought that Zion would become the rookie of the season and that, in a short time, he would build a legacy in the league.
However, his performance was average, and in the first year, he did not debut until the 45th game and only played 24 during the entire season.
The second, his best year so far, he appeared in 61 games, all starting, averaging 27 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and an impressive 62.2% shooting from two.
Expectations were again high for his third season in the league, but a foot injury sidelined him.
Zion’s injury last season was very worrying since, for such a big player, a foot problem could end his career.
During his recovery, there were many expectations since he did not have fluid communication with the team and the actual state of the player was unknown. In addition, the contract had to be renegotiated, which worried the franchise since they did not know if the player could return to 100%.
But after the chaos comes calm, and Zion returns to the courts to wear the Pelicans jersey.
Besides that, the player seems to be in excellent shape; against the San Antonio Spurs, he has shown his best side. He has been absolutely unstoppable for his opponents with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 14/18 shooting.
Zion’s game is evolving very well, and the player even seems to have improved his defensive skills, which was not his strong suit.
Zion has complete command of the paint, averaging 18.9 points inside that zone per game, and is second only to Giannis Antetokounmpo (19.5).
But the player knows that he can’t depend on his physique all the time and doesn’t want to become predictable, so he’s expanding his repertoire and now also makes three-point shots.
The Pelicans are third in the West, and Zion is an unstoppable force that will lead the team to the Playoffs.
What do the odds say about the Pelicans?
The New Orleans Pelicans’ odds to win the 2022/23 NBA Finals are +2800
The New Orleans Pelicans’ odds to win the 2022/23 Western Conference are +1200
The New Orleans Pelicans’ odds to win the 2022/23 Southwest are +155
The New Orleans Pelicans have become a prolific three-point shooting team that baffles their rivals. Jonas Valanciunas feeds his teammates very well with precise passes, and Trey Murphy scored near and far from the hop.
The Pelicans have been on a tear lately, and if they continue with this level of play, they could be a candidate for the NBA finals. They have one of the best players in the league in Zion Williamson, and a solid core of players surrounds him. They could be a dangerous team in the finals if they can survive the playoffs.
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