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Pelicans working on creating more opportunities for Zion Williamson to drive, dish

More than three-fourths of Zion Williamson’s 210 baskets as a rookie were assisted, with the high-flying forward often catching alley oop passes from Lonzo Ball, or using his strength to anchor near the paint, receive an entry feed and go to work. Those staples will remain part of Williamson’s offensive game in 2020-21, but early in training camp, the Pelicans also seem intent on putting the ball in his hands in other positions on the court. In addition to his elite finishing skills at the rim, the 20-year-old has quicker feet and greater athleticism than most bigs, opening up additional opportunities to score or pass.