Zion Williamson is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He’s known for his skills as a power forward on the court. After an impressive freshman year with the Duke Blue Devils, Williamson’s talent caught the attention of the Pelicans, who drafted him as the top pick in the 2019 NBA draft. His prowess earned him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020. Remarkably, in 2021, he became the fourth youngest player in NBA history to be chosen for an All-Star game.
How old is Zion Williamson today?
Zion Williamson was born on 6 July 2000 in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States. Zion Williamson’s age is 24 years as of 2024.
Zion Williamson’s parents are Sharonda Sampson and Lateef Williamson. Zion has a sibling whose name is Noah Anderson.
Zion Williamson’s height is 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) and his weight is 284 lb (129 kg). He did his studies at Mayo High School in Darlington, South Carolina, and at Duke University.
Who is Zion Williamson Girlfriend?
Zion Williamson is in a romantic relationship. Zion Williamson girlfriend is Ahkeema. On the sunny days of June 2023, Ahkeema and Zion shared heartwarming news: Ahkeema was expecting their second child, the first for the couple. Their joyous revelation unfolded in a tender gender reveal YouTube video, where Zion and his beloved Ahkeema gleefully announced the upcoming arrival of their baby daughter.
Zion Williamson Career
He led his team to an impressive three consecutive state championships and gained recognition as South Carolina’s Mr. Basketball during his final year in high school. Williamson’s stellar performance also earned him the title of McDonald’s All-American, as well as a runner-up spot for Mr. Basketball USA and a spot on the USA Today All-USA first team. His electrifying slam dunks on the high school court captured national attention.
During his sole freshman season at Duke University, Williamson’s achievements continued to soar. He was crowned ACC Player of the Year, ACC Athlete of the Year, and ACC Rookie of the Year. In January 2019, he set a new school record for freshmen in single-game scoring. His stellar performance earned him ACC Rookie of the Week honors five times, as well as prestigious awards such as the AP Player of the Year, the Wayman Tisdale Award, and Sporting News College Player of the Year.
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