Zion Williamson, star of the New Orleans Pelicans and number 1 pick in the 2019 Draft, achieved the first triple-double of his six-year NBA career in the 116-124 win over the Phoenix Suns.
It’s a reminder to the NBA, to the fans, to everyone. This is what Zion Williamson can be, night after night
“It’s great. It’s funny, there have been so many times where I felt like it could have happened, but I never forced the issue,” the 24-year-old admitted.
‘La Bestia’, who seems to be leaving behind his worrying history of injuries, scored 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
“This is a reminder for the NBA, for the fans, for everyone. This is what it can be, night after night. That’s what we all strive for as a group. We strive to have our best player on the court,” coach Willie Green said after Williamson’s performance.
Zion Williamson’s physical transformation: his great weight loss after reaching 150 kilos
Zion Williamson, who officially weighed 129 kilos in the NBA, has slimmed down to 119 kilos in what is his lowest weight since the New Orleans Pelicans selected him.
These nights are important for confidence and a reminder of who I am
Unofficially, it is said that ‘The Beast’ Williamson weighed 150 kilos.
This season, Zion Williamson, who seems to have been lucky with his new tattoo of a Naruto seal on his stomach, is averaging 24.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists in just 28 minutes per game.
“These nights are important for confidence and a reminder of who I am,” he said after his first triple-double in the NBA.
