Zion Williamson is a professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans, where he plays at the Power Forward position. Williamson is a dominant force in the NBA as he is most well-known for his finishing and rebounding around the rim. He stands at 6 feet 6 inches and weighs a hefty 281 lbs. He started his high school career at Spartanburg Day School, in North Carolina and averaged 24.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists as a freshman and earned All-State and All-Region honors.
Williamson pursued his collegiate career at Duke University, playing only one season (2018-2019) at the college before declaring for the 2019 NBA Draft. He was picked with the first overall pick in the first round by the New Orleans Pelicans, as part of a young rebuilding team. He averaged 22.9 points, 1.1 steals, 5.0 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game in the 2024 season, as part of the Pelicans team.
What is Zion Williamson’s nationality?
Zion Williamson holds American nationality and he was born on July 6, 2000.
Zion Williamson’s Hometown
Zion Williamson grew up in Salisbury, North Carolina and attended Spartanburg Day School, South Carolina. He was a 5-star prospect coming out of high school. He had led his team to 3 straight state championships and was also named the South Carolina Mr. Basketball as a senior in high school. He was also named a McDonald’s All-American in 2018 and was widely regarded for his slam dunks.
Zion Williamson’s Birthplace
Zion Williamson was born in Salisbury, North Carolina to parents Lateef Williamson and Sharonda Sampson.
FAQs on Zion Williamson Nationality
A. No, Zion Williamson is not an NBA Championship winner as of October 2024.
A. Zion Williamson plays at the Power Forward position in the NBA.
A. Zion Williamson is 24 years old, as of October 2024.
A. No, Zion Williamson did not win the Rookie of the Year in 2019, however, he was part of the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
