When the New Orleans Pelicans won the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, reactions varied between angry and overjoyed. Everyone was shocked, however. The epicenter of the off-season trade market would also be the new home for Zion Williamson.
Alvin Gentry had a reaction that was hard to misinterpret. Likewise for David Griffin and the rest of the New Orleans Pelicans staff. However, there were several negative narratives presented by the national media. Many centered on a perceived “hit by a truck” response from Zion Williamson to the lottery results.
The Williamson camp played it coy until the introductory press conference.