Zion Williamson has a unique combination of size, speed, and athleticism that has led many to believe he is simply a freak of nature.
In a recent interview with Devin Gordon of GQ, Williamson shared how he gained a hundred pounds in a span of just two years, which might just serve as evidence to prove the authenticity of our earlier theory.
When asked when he realized that he was much bigger than the average Joe, Williamson stated that he came to this realization late on — during his junior year in high school.
“I didn’t pick up all this weight until junior year,” he explained. “Freshman year, I was small. I was 6-3, 175—like, I was small. And over the course of about two years I picked up a hundred pounds. I mean, I wouldn’t look at myself and go, Wow, I’m 250! I wouldn’t know I was 250 until I stepped on the scale, and then I’m like, Oh. I’m 250? I don’t feel 250. I don’t feel slow.”
The 19-year-old went on to explain that despite his sudden growth spurt, he somehow did not lose his trademark athleticism. As a matter of fact, he felt like he could do even more at that point.
“Like, with all that weight just came more athleticism and finding myself able to do new things,” Zion Williamson added. “People always say you have to grow into your body, but for me, it wasn’t even growing into my body—the more weight came, it didn’t phase me. It made me faster, stronger. It helped me become a more versatile player.”
That's certainly not your typical story, and Williamson is definitely not your typical athlete. In fact, this is exactly why he is the consensus No. 1 overall pick in this June's draft, and moreover, appears to be the next big thing in basketball.
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