Based on the way Zion Williamson’s teammates operated during the 2021 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night, they may be a bit jealous of New Orleans guards. Pelicans backcourt players like Lonzo Ball, Eric Bledsoe, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kira Lewis Jr. get to spend the entire NBA season throwing alley oops to the 6-foot-7 phenom, instead of just one game.
Team Durant players immediately took advantage of their rare opportunity to toss lobs to Williamson, repeatedly sending the first-time All-Star skyward to try to throw down dunks. Much like in his “day job” with the Pelicans, Williamson was at the rim constantly during his All-Star debut, finishing with 10 points on five baskets in the paint.