(CNN) Zion Williamson, fresh off of his sensational freshman season at Duke, was selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA draft last week. Judging by his emotional reaction to being drafted, it was one of the most memorable moments of his life.

However, the moment was likely clouded by the $100 million lawsuit hanging over his head.

Earlier this month, Williamson sued Prime Sports Marketing, LLC. and its president, Gina Ford, in North Carolina, alleging that he was misled into an agency contract. Williamson says that he took the appropriate steps to void the contract he signed with Prime Sports, and he filed the lawsuit in order to obtain a court ruling that declares his contract null and void.

Williamson was seeking to void the earlier contract because, on May 30, he signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to negotiate both his employment with the New Orleans Pelicans and for any endorsement and marketing opportunities. He notified Ford and Prime Sports that he would be terminating their contract a day later. CAA is one of the most powerful sports and entertainment agencies in the world.

Ford and Prime Sports have filed a countersuit to the tune of $100 million, alleging that Williamson breached a contract that he willingly signed, and she depicts Williamson, along with CAA, conspiring to steal her work. Ford claims that she had secured a deal with EA Sports, and had engaged in negotiations with companies such as Mercedes Benz, T-Mobile, Beats by Dre, General Mills and Puma on behalf of Williamson.

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