After joining the NBA as the No. 1 pick in 2019, Zion Williamson was dubbed a monster. However, he was inconsistent due to injuries in the first three seasons. He continued to play stably in the 2022-23 season, unleashing all his potential on the court and making various leaps. Not to mention slam dunks, Zion is already a full threat in pick-and-roll follow-ups, air cuts, and transition offenses. Now he adds ball-handling offense and organization to his arsenal, making it difficult for opponents to guard against him.
This season, Zion has become the most unstoppable beast in the penalty area in the league. He has a strong tendency to book the first player in the NBA. Perhaps the future NBA facade has been found.
Career-high Fat Tiger scored 43 points
Pelicans 119 [win] 118 Timberwolves
★ Zion Williamson｜43 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists
Although the Pelicans were trailing most of the time, trailing by 11 points in the first half, they still clung to the Timberwolves. Zion Williamson scored 14 points in a row in the final quarter, and scored 33 points in the second half. He scored a career-high 43 points in the game. Under the leadership of , the Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 119-118.
Zion Williamson, who is healthy this season, has set new highs in all statistics. His usage rate and efficiency have not decreased with the addition of players. He has also led the Pelicans to a higher level and firmly ranks among the top three in the Western Conference in the 2022-23 season.
