Two of the best high school prospects in the country in LaMelo Ball and Zion Williamson finally went head-to-head in a jam-packed, nearly-cancelled Adidas Uprising Summer Championship game, providing plenty of highlights to go with the hype.
The likes of Damian Lillard, Andrew Wiggins, Thon Maker, and Jamal Murray were present at the event, along with Ball's older brother Lonzo, who sat courtside for the big show.
Williamson started off the show with his usual pre-game dunk-contest-like throwdowns, getting the crowd on its feet.
Zion Williamson everyone 🏆 @ZionW32 #adidasUprising pic.twitter.com/n1vFVGO3l8
— Overtime (@overtime) July 27, 2017
He soon showed what it's like when you get the NBA2K18 pre-order edition with extra currency to spend on your handles (finish with layup, because dunks are too expensive right now).
Zion Williamson with ALL the moves 🎉 @ZionW32 #adidasUprising pic.twitter.com/eg7QZGZAHQ
— Overtime (@overtime) July 27, 2017
Ball wouldn't fall shy in that department, breaking ankles in a half-court set.
LaMelo Ball had them SLIDING 😶 @MELOD1P #adidasUprising pic.twitter.com/xzWxpPz0Er
— Overtime (@overtime) July 27, 2017
Williamson's finishing is already terrific, even at 17 years of age.
Article Continues BelowZion Williamson CAN'T BE STOPPED 🚨 @ZionW32 #adidasUprising pic.twitter.com/ZqSVG5EUov
— Overtime (@overtime) July 27, 2017
Ball showed some finishing skills of his own with this hanging right-handed layup. Count it!
LaMelo Ball OVER ZION 😱 @MELOD1P #adidasUprising pic.twitter.com/HMCB3ZVfsi
— Overtime (@overtime) July 27, 2017
The intimidation is real.
LaMelo Ball makes them FALL 😵 @MELOD1P #adidasUprising pic.twitter.com/hKzFur5lqL
— Overtime (@overtime) July 27, 2017
But ultimately Williamson took the game with this LeBron-esque right-handed tomahawk to seal the win. And-one!
Zion Williamson SEALS THE WIN 🏆 @ZionW32 #adidasUprising pic.twitter.com/1mMuEovYAQ
— Overtime (@overtime) July 27, 2017