Zion Williamson has had a tough time in the NBA. Injuries have limited him to 85 games in his first three seasons and he missed all of last year with a foot injury.
Duke fans know him as well as anyone. His unique combination of power, explosiveness and a high basketball IQ made him appointment TV. He made an enormous impression and, for a brief period, made Duke cool even amongst Duke haters. How amazing is that?
In the NBA though, he has had some real ups and downs. But when he’s healthy, he’s extraordinary. He may be the only player currently in the NBA, and arguably only the second - Magic Johnson was the first - who could play every position (New Orleans has experimented with him at point guard and are reportedly planning to play him some at center this year).