Zion Williamson — PICS

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March 18, 2019 3:31PM EDT

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Zion Williamson looking intense.

Zion Williamson looking intense. — Duke’s Zion Williamson (1) is seen during a break in action against Syracuse during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., . Syracuse won 95-91. Zion has been widely lauded as the best basketball player of his generation. From the age of nine he would wake up at 5 in the morning to practice the sport. His mother Sharonda Sampson coached him in leagues until he was 14 and entered high school. By his sophomore year he was 6’6″ and had already mastered the ability to dunk. He was offered scholarships to come play for numerous NCAA Division 1 teams in just his second year of high school. He waited until his senior year to make a decision and on January 20, 2018, he committed to Duke University so he could be coached by the legendary. Mike Krzyzewski. After a freshman year of leading the powerhouse team, he entered the NBA draft. on June 20, 2019, he was the much sought after first pick, going to the New Orleans Pelicans. Afterward he cried and thanked his mother for all of the work she did to get him to the momentous moment.

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Zion Williamson dunking a ball

Zion Williamson dunking a ball — Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) during the ACC College Basketball Tournament game between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Spectrum Center on in Charlotte, NC

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Zion Williamson on the court.

Zion Williamson on the court. — Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) during the ACC College Basketball Tournament game between the Syracuse Orange and the Duke Blue Devils at the Spectrum Center on in Charlotte, NC

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Zion Williamson playing for Duke

Zion Williamson playing for Duke — Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) during the NCAA College Basketball game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena on in Charlottesville, VA

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Zion Williamson shoots a free throw

Zion Williamson shoots a free throw — Duke’s Zion Williamson (1) shoots a foul shot against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Pittsburgh

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Zion Williamson runs on the court

Zion Williamson runs on the court — Duke’s Zion Williamson trots off the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh
Duke Basketball, Pittsburgh, USA – 22 Jan 2019

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Zion Williamson on the paint

Zion Williamson on the paint — Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) during the ACC College Basketball Tournament game between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Spectrum Center on in Charlotte, NC

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Zion Williamson in the AAC tournament.

Zion Williamson in the AAC tournament. — Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) during the ACC College Basketball Tournament game between the Syracuse Orange and the Duke Blue Devils at the Spectrum Center on in Charlotte, NC
NCAA Basketball Syracuse vs Duke, Charlotte, USA – 14 Mar 2019

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Zion Williamson flashes a smile

Zion Williamson flashes a smile — Duke’s Zion Williamson (1) flashes a grin after his team made a play against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C

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Zion Williamson looking happy.

Zion Williamson looking happy. — Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) during the ACC College Basketball Tournament game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Duke Blue Devils at the Spectrum Center on in Charlotte, NC

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