Introduction
Born on 6th July 2000, Zion Lateef Williamson is an American professional basketball player who plays as a power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson was just coming out of high school due to his high flying dunks in the body of a linebacker who had a dominant year, at Duke blowing away the competition. He won the Naismith National Player of the Year Award. The New Orleans Pelicans drafted Zion with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
He has been in the NBA for two years but has bullied the competition due to his body size combined with his agility and athleticism. During that two years, he was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and the NBA All-Star Team.
Quick Facts
| Titles | Description |
| Real Name | Zion Lateef Williamson. |
| Nickname | Zanos |
| Birth Place | Salisbury, North Carolina. |
| Date of Birth | 6th July 2000. |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Source of Income | Professional basketball player. |
| Age | 22 years. (As of 2022). |
| Father’s name | Lateef Williamson. |
| Mother’s name | Sharonda Sampson. |
| Star sign | Cancer |
| Residence | Florence, South Carolina. |
| School | Mayo High School in Darlington, South Carolina. Spartanburg Day School. |
| College | Livingstone College The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team represents Duke University. |
| Height | 6 feet 6 inches /198 Cm. |
| Weight | 129 Kg / 284 Lbs. |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Marital Status | Unmarried. |
| Relationship | Single |
| Profession | Professional Basketball player. |
| Become Professional | 2019–present. |
| Career Information | |
| Position(s) | The power forward. |
| League | NBA |
| NBA draft | 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall. Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans. |
| Career history | |
| The New Orleans Pelicans | 2019–present. |
| Career highlights and Awards | NBA All-Star (2021) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020) National college player of the year (2019) Consensus first-team All-American (2019) Wayman Tisdale Award (2019) Karl Malone Award (2019) NABC Freshman of the Year (2019) ACC Athlete of the Year (2019) ACC Player of the Year (2019) First-team All-ACC (2019) ACC Rookie of the Year (2019) ACC All-Freshman team (2019) ACC Tournament MVP (2019) McDonald’s All-American (2018) South Carolina Mr Basketball (2018). |
| Social Media | |
| Twitter 474k followers | Twitter / Zanos |
| Instagram 4.8 million Followers | Instagram/ Zanos |
| Facebook 954k followers | Facebook / Zanos |
| Net Worth | $ 18 million (Rs 1,35.08 Cr). |
| Last Updated | January 2022. |
College Basketball
He played just one season with Duke but made a strong impact. He also set a new record for most points in a single game for freshmen.
NBA Career
In 2019, Zion was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans as the first pick of the NBA draft. He then started very well for a rookie, scoring a minimum of 20 points per game during his first four games. Still a teenager, he then made history by scoring at least 20 points per game in 10 consecutive games.
In 2021, he went through another strong season, breaking another record after becoming the youngest player in NBA history to score 30 points with a shooting accuracy rate of 90%. Later on, he was selected for his first NBA All-Star Game. He continues to set many other records for the NBA and is considered one of the best young players in the league.
Career Stats
NBA Regular Season
College
First NBA Contract
As the #1 pick in the 2019 draft, he is expected to make $20 million ( INR 1,50.09 Cr) over his first two seasons. According to the 2020 salary of $109 million ( INR 8,81.00 Cr). He has the ability to make $45 Million (INR 3,37.70 Cr) in his first four seasons.
Nike Shoe Deal
On 23rd July 2019, Nike officially announced that it had signed Zion to an exclusive shoe contract. A day later it was reported that the deal is worth $75 million ( INR 5,62.84 Cr) over five years, on average $15 million ( INR 1,12.56 Cr) per year. By comparison, LeBron James‘ first Nike shoe deal paid $12.4 million ( INR 93.05 Cr) per year over 7 years, for a total value of $ 86.8 million (INR 6,51.40 Cr).
Playing Style
A fast and surprisingly quick-moving player. He is a strong jumper and has been described by some as a “freak of nature.” He has been appointed as both a power forward and a small-ball centre, That being said, his role on the court is hard to define and does not fit with any traditional basketball position. He has been compared to players like Charles Barkley, Anthony Mason, Lebron James, Julius Randle, and Larry Johnson.
Due to his dunking ability, he has also been compared to Vince Carter. In addition, he has been praised for his passing, ball handling, shot-blocking, and rebounding talent
Net Worth in 2022
As of 2022, his net worth is estimated to be around $ 18 million (Rs 1,35.08 Cr).
Salary
He is currently on his rookie deal which is worth $ 44,271,137 (INE 3,32.23 Cr) over four years. During the 2020-2021 NBA Season, he earned $ 10,245,480 (INR 76.68 Cr). Through the 2021-2022 season, he will be paid $ 10,733,400 (INR 80.55 Cr). He will be eligible to sign an extension at the end of the 2021-2022 season.
Endorsements
Being one of the young faces of the NBA, he has signed many endorsement deals. According to Forbes, Zion pockets $20 million ( INR 1,50.09 Cr) from endorsements alone.
House and Car
Zion drives a Mercedes Benz G Wagon. After he committed to Duke, his family moved into a $ 950,000 (INR 7.12 Cr) house in North Carolina.
FAQ
Q.How much money has Zion made in his career?
Ans:- He has earned $ 19,393,080 ( INR 1,45.53 Cr) a total of his NBA contracts in two years.
Q. What is the Zion Williamson’s Twitter?
Ans:- https://twitter.com/zionwilliamson/
Q.How old are Zion Williamson?
Ans:- As of 2022, he is 22 years old.
Q.Does Zion have a kid?
Ans:- No, Zion Williamson does not have a son.
