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Zion Williamson Won't Shut Down Season Early for NBA Draft: 'I’d Be Letting a Lot of People Down'

Duke standout Zion Williamson will not shut down his season early despite Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen suggesting he should stop his college career to protect his draft stock, reports Yahoo Sports' Pat Forde.

"I think he’s locked up the biggest shoe deal, I think he’s definitely going to be the No. 1 pick, I think he’s done enough for college basketball, that it’s more about him personally," Pippen said on ESPN. "I would shut it down. I would stop playing because I feel he could risk a major injury that could really hurt his career.