The leaping ability of New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is just out of this world.

The top overall pick of last year's draft added another highlight to his growing reel on Friday in the Pelicans' home game versus the Memphis Grizzlies at the Smoothie King Center.

Apart from his unworldly bounce, the 19-year-old phenom showed some impressive eye-hand coordination, catching a lob from teammate Jrue Holiday.

Williamson caught the pass mid-air with his dominant left hand and managed to adjust his shot at the last minute. The Duke alum rose up above the Grizzlies' defense and finished the tough play.

Zion Williamson was impressive in the first half as the home team held on a slim 66-59 lead after 24 minutes. Williamson played in 16 minutes and had 12 points, two boards, and three assists in the first half.

Despite missing almost four months due to a knee injury, Williamson has been living up to the hype so far upon his return. Entering Friday's game, the 6-foot-7 high-flyer has been notching 18.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists, while shooting 63.3 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from downtown in four games.

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Williamson will also play in the 2020 NBA Rising Stars Challenge, serving as an injury replacement for Wendell Carter Jr. for the U.S. team.

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