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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 […]

Projected first overall pick Zion Williamson has been receiving a ton of hype over the past year. His speed and athleticism as a big man has been instrumental for Duke’s success as of late, and with March Madness looming, expect him to play better as the Blue Devils gun for the national championship. Despite being […]

Earlier this season, consensus No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson made his first appearance in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, as his Duke Blue Devils defeated the 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 69-58. Williamson apparently enjoyed his MSG debut, and in a recent interview with Devin Gordon of GQ, the 18-year-old shared what his […]

It was recently reported that the ticket prices for the highly-anticipated matchup between Duke and UNC rivals that of a significant NBA game. We all knew that all the hype surrounding the contest would lead to a hike in ticket prices, but a lot of people were still taken aback by how high the rates […]

After a relatively underwhelming 2019 Dunk Contest in the NBA, hoop fans were given a treat with a video of Duke phenom Zion Williamson dunking from the free-throw line. The video, which was uploaded back in August, featured the 18-year-old rising star taking flight from the charity stripe and throwing down a Michael Jordan-esque slam. Williamson, […]

In 2016, the two overwhelming favorites entering next year’s main event at All-Star Saturday – assuming they accept invitations to participate, of course – went head-to-head for aerial supremacy at Under Armour’s Elite 24, an annual showcase of the top high school basketball players in the country. Who emerged victorious between Hamidou Diallo and Zion […]

Oklahoma City Thunder wing Hamidou Diallo took home the trophy as this year’s Slam Dunk Contest winner. He’s already calling people out as the reigning champion. The first person in his cross-hairs? Zion Williamson. OKC’s Hamidou Diallo, who lost to Duke’s Zion Williamson in a high school dunk contest, wants a rematch next year in […]

Duke superstar Zion Williamson won’t be taking part in Saturday’s dunk contest at All-Star weekend, but he gave fans a glimpse of the future while warming up for their game versus North Carolina State. The NBA world will watch Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins, New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr., Charlotte Hornets forward Miles […]

Duke University star Zion Williamson projects to be selected near the top of the 2019 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old has shown he can do it all during his first taste of college basketball. Williamson’s success hasn’t gone unnoticed. In fact, he has himself a fan in one of the NBA’s top shooters. Via Ben Golliver […]

A co-sign from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is every potential — and current — NBA player’s dream and Zion Williamson is living the dream. James sat down to talk to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, where he spoke with agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, close friend and associate Randy Mims, and Lakers teammates Kentavious Caldwell-Pope […]

Former Green Bay Packers star  Julius Peppers was one of the league’s best defensive ends. His talent as a pass-rusher was unheralded. The 6’7″ 300 lb. monster used his size and surprising speed to get around the edge and to put pressure on the quarterback. Peppers was one of a kind because he was able […]

Another day, another NBA player gushing about Duke superstar Zion Williamson. New Orleans Pelicans big man Jahlil Okafor, who led the Blue Devils to a national title in 2015, is the latest to shower basketball’s next big thing with praise. “He’s phenomenal,” Okafor said of Williamson, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. “I played some […]

Duke freshman Zion Williamson says “it would be dope” to play with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant next season in the NBA. Williamson is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. It just so happens that the New York Knicks have the worst record in the NBA right […]

Scottie Pippen needs a history lesson. In an appearance on “The Jump” Friday afternoon, the Hall of Famer was asked where Duke University star Zion Williamson stacks up on a theoretical draft board of all-time great prospects. His answer not only showed a lack of knowledge about the hallowed 1984 NBA draft, but also served […]

After letting the dust settle, it becomes clear that despite losing Kristaps Porzingis, the New York Knicks have emerged as winners following Thurday’s franchise-altering deal. The team were successful in dumping the burdensome salaries of Courtney Lee and Tim Hardaway Jr., which reportedly gives them the option to sign two max players this summer. Nonetheless, […]

Thursday started off with some big news – that New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis would treat a new team as a one-year pit-stop before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Little did basketball fans know that even bigger news was coming. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has high praise for Duke freshman Zion Williamson, who is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft should he leave Duke after one season. Zach LaVine says Zion Williamson is a “franchise-changer” and “a freak of nature.” LaVine also had some words about Zion Williamson, calling […]

Over the last decade-plus, there has only been one time the New York Knicks were seriously involved in trade discussions for a star player. That instance was back during the 2010-11 campaign, when the Knicks acquired Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets. Since then, the Knicks have not had the assets or the cap room […]

Even though the beginning of his NBA journey is now just months away, top prospect Zion Williamson still refuses to play favorites on which NBA team he would prefer to be on. According to the 18-year-old, he is not letting all the noise around him lead him on, but instead, he will be more than […]

Hall of Famer Reggie Miller will always be partly remembered for his innate ability to get under the skin of the entire New York Knicks fanbase and roster. The professional Knicks-irritator isn’t letting retirement from the league stop him from taking shots at his old rival, either. During the TNT broadcast of the Washington Wizards […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman Zion Williamson is considered one of the most interesting NBA prospects we have seen in quite some time, possessing an unusual blend of size, skill and athleticism that has some comparing him to Hall of Fame power forward Charles Barkley. Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr., a Duke product himself, […]

Top NBA prospect Zion Williamson had another impressive outing on Saturday, as he helped the Duke Blue Devils defeat the fourth-seeded Virginia Cavaliers, 72-70. Following the tightly-contested victory, Williamson shut down rumors that he was going to sit out the remainder of the NCAA season in preparation for June’s NBA Draft. “I can’t just stop […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen has seen enough tape to know that Duke freshman Zion Williamson should be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Pippen is also looking out for Williamson’s health, as the six-time NBA champion believes the Duke phenom should sit out the rest of […]

Earlier this year, Uproxx published a story which claimed that taking a charge from Duke’s Zion Williamson was equivalent to getting hit by a slow moving jeep. Unfortunately for Syracuse player Marek Dolezaj, he was able to experience this first hand on Monday night. Hahahaha Homie got knocked out after taking a charge from Zion Williamson […]

Vince Carter knows as well as anybody that playing in the NBA is far different than any other level – even for a talent like Zion Williamson. The living legend recently commended the high-flying youngster on his superior athleticism and stature, but mentioned it shouldn’t stop him from improving his game while he can. From […]

On Saturday night, NBA top prospect Zion Williamson treated the crowd with an insane in-game 360 dunk, as the Duke Blue Devils handily defeated the Clemson Tigers, 87-68. After the contest, Williamson downplayed the powerful jam, claiming that he has more in his arsenal. This is via David M. Hale of ESPN. In the end, […]

The New York Knicks absorbed an embarrassing loss to the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The Jazz led by 37 points at the half and never looked back en route to a 129-97 win at the Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah led by as much as 40 points in the first quarter, and was ahead […]

Duke’s Zion Williamson, the projected top pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, says that he hears a lot from these NBA teams on social media: the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets. This is no surprise at all as Williamson’s out-of-this-world athleticism and versatility make him one of the […]

As a sign of respect, Duke standout Zion Williamson declined to sit at Kristaps Porzingis’ stall during a visit to the New York Knicks’ locker room. Williamson, Duke’s standout forward who is projected to be taken in the top five of the 2019 NBA Draft, made his Madison Square Garden debut in a 69-58 victory […]

Duke forward Zion Williamson has already impressed plenty with his play in high school and showcased plenty of his talents as a freshman in college, yet his aspirations for greatness are on an all-time high level. Williamson expressed his willingness to be like Michael Jordan, but in a very unique way: “Growing up my favorite […]

Duke phenom Zion Williamson says if the New York Knicks draft him in the 2019 NBA Draft, he would love to play in The Big Apple. Zion Williamson and the Duke Blue Devils defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Williamson scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the […]

The 2018-19 NBA season is not at its halfway point and the main focus for at least two teams has been the 2019 NBA Draft. The reason for this is one player, Zion Williamson. While teams are struggling, fans of the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns want their respective teams to tank in order to […]

Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant has some high praise for Duke phenom Zion Williamson. Appearing on the Bill Simmons podcast, Kevin Durant said Zion Williamson is a once-in-a-generation athlete and that he’s never seen a player like him before. “He’s a once-in-a-generation athlete, I’ve never seen somebody like that before,” Durant said, via CBS Sports. “Zion […]

Duke freshman Zion Williamson is one of the most anticipated NBA Draft prospects in recent years. His hype draws comparisons to that of LeBron James when he was still a high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary’s. LeBron debuted in the league in 2003 with the Cleveland Cavaliers while he was only 18 years old. From […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant believes it’s unfair for college players to be compared to NBA stars. The Warriors took their show on the road once again Monday night, as they stopped their two-game losing streak by capturing a 128-111 win in Atlanta over the Hawks. Of course, with the game featuring a matchup […]

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith doesn’t want Duke phenom Zion Williamson to be drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Williamson is looking like a potential No. 1 overall pick in next year’s draft. The Cavs currently have the worst record in the NBA. The big man has drawn comparisons to LeBron James, which is exactly why […]

Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers is in awe of Duke’s dominance led by Zion Williamson. Via Twitter, Kuzma said that Duke looks different this year, hinting that they’re so dominant that they can even afford to unleash plenty of highlight dunks during games. Man duke really out here windmilling against dudes this team […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade is currently away from the team, tending to his wife and newborn baby girl, but the future Hall of Famer is still keeping his eye on the basketball world and appreciates Duke freshman Zion Williamson paying homage to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Zion Williamson is 6-foot-7 and 285 […]

Just like everyone else in the basketball world, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was left speechless after watching Duke freshman Zion Williamson put on a show on national television Tuesday night against Kentucky. In 23 minutes of action, Zion Williamson scored 28 points on 11-of-13 shooting from the field for Duke, and he wowed […]