Zion WilliamsonRead extended profile of Zion Williamson

6'6 | 272lbs | PF | Duke

NBA Comparison

Blake Griffin, Bigger Russell Westbrook

Zion Williamson is a generational athlete. Coming into the season I had my concerns that he was just another freak athlete who couldn't actually play; consider those concerns extinguished. Williamson obviously is one of the most explosive athletes we've ever seen. He is able to sky for rebounds, dunk on anyone from anywhere, and be a really good rim protector. On top of this, his footwork and agility are elite. These allow him to drive creatively and keep opponents in front of him defensively. The game just comes naturally to him as he sees the floor well and is rarely out of position.



His ball handling will create a lot of issues for opponents as they will struggle to figure out who should guard him. He is able to create off the dribble which is rare for someone his size. Right now, his outside shooting is a concern. There is a lot of work that needs to be done to make him a good shooter, but it is good enough where opponents will have to contest. I still have some lingering concerns regarding his weight, but those are slowly fading as it doesn't seem to affect him as the season progresses. Williamson is the clear number one pick in this draft. His basketball IQ, athleticism, versatility, and star power make it a no brainer that this guy will be the face of a franchise for years to come. Williamson is an athletic freak with a basketball mind. If he doesn't go number one, someone made a drastic mistake.

Strengths

Athleticism, rebounding, finishing at the rim, feel for the game

Weaknesses

Shooting, weight, recklessness