Two of the NBA's most talked about young stars are set to make their debut on Friday, as New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson and Denver Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. highlight the Summer League doubleheader on Friday night.
Williamson and the Pelicans will be taking on the New York Knicks, while the Porter and the Nuggets will battle the Phoenix Suns. Both games will take place at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. ESPN will air both games.
The Pelicans will begin the post-Anthony Davis era, and they are hoping that Zion, the first overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, will be able to live up to expectations. The 19-year-old versatile forward has been one of the most talked about athletes in the US over the past year, and people are excited to see what he can do.
The Pelicans will be taking on the Knicks, who will parade their own lottery pick in RJ Barret, selected third overall in the NBA Draft.
As for Porter, the 14th overall pick in last year's draft, he wasn't able to suit up for the Nuggets last season because of a foot injury. There were even reports that he might not be able to play in the NBA anymore because of how severe it was. But he's 100 percent good to go now, and he's ready to take on the spotlight.
Squaring off against the Nuggets are the Phoenix Suns, who will be led by Jarrett Culver, this year's sixth overall pick.
According to reports, tickets for both games have already been sold out since last week. So if you're planning to watch the game live, you will need to look for the scalpers who will most likely sell the tickets at a steeper price.
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