Zion Williamson is expected to earn a lot of money right from his first year in the league. Aside from the rookie contract that he is about to get, the Duke University superstar will get sponsorships deals left and right when he officially makes the jump to the big league.
Popular actor and rapper Master P, along with his son, Romeo, also gave an enticing offer to Williamson. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Romeo said that they are ready to make Zion a part of “I Got Hook-Up 3” movie if he eventually signs with the Pelicans when he gets selected in the 2019 NBA Draft.
Master P, who is a New Orleans native, sweetened the pot for Williamson. He said that they are ready to give Zion a $20-million shoe deal to wear sneakers outside of basketball. The veteran rapper also gave the same condition that Williamson will only get it if he decides to play for the Pelicans.
“I know Zion gonna get a big shoe deal from Nike or Adidas or whatever,” Master P said. “We gonna get him a deal just to have to wear shoes outside of basketball. Just to wear it on the side, not in the game, I'm saying $20 million.”
Lady luck smiled on the Pelicans during the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, where they secured the first pick. There were reports that Williamson was unhappy with how the lottery turned out and is thinking of returning to Duke. However, Zion's stepfather, Lee Anderson, told ESPN that there is no chance that Williamson will pull out of the draft.
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