Zion Williamson entered the NBA as one of the most highly-touted prospects in recent history.
The New Orleans Pelicans were confident in his abilities to perform at a high level in the NBA, but his career has been something of a whirlwind.
Williamson has struggled with injuries throughout his career thus far, and he has also struggled with weight, at times.
Even though that is still a concern to some, he is working hard to overcome these objections and still be a valuable contributor to the Pelicans.
His athleticism was out in full force on Thursday evening, as he made a driving shot over Dillon Brooks, prompting a “Too Small” celebration, as the Pelicans Film Room put it.
Z just hit Dillon Brooks with the "Too Small" pic.twitter.com/zLvh1XPyOj
— Pelicans Film Room (@PelsFilmRoom) February 23, 2024
Williamson has certainly experienced ups and downs throughout his career, but he has been trending in the right direction all season.
He is averaging 22.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists on the year.
This has helped the Pelicans be one of the best teams in the Western Conference, where they currently hold the fifth-best record.
The Pelicans have also been up and down over the past few years, but this team seems to have found its footing.
With Williamson, CJ McCollum, and Brandon Ingram at the helm, this team has a core that could be a tough out in the playoffs.
Of course, they will need to keep up this level of play throughout the back half of the season, to hopefully enter the postseason with a lot of confidence.
Can Williamson finally turn into the superstar the Pelicans expected him to be?
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