New Orleans Pelicans prized asset Zion Williamson shared his thoughts on the vicious poster dunk of fellow rookie Jaxson Hayes against the Chicago Bulls.
Early in their Summer League game against the Bulls, Hayes introduced himself as he elevated off a pick-and-roll play and threw down a massive spike over Mychal Mulder. The Las Vegas audience and the commentators were in awe of the 19-year-old's athletic finish, with the games commentary even put into a halt.
Much like the rest of the audience, Williamson was also surprised with what he called a crazy dunk from Hayes — the eighth overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft.
“Same thing y’all thought. It was crazy. I’m pretty sure he was looking into the rim. It was a crazy dunk, I can’t even lie.”
– Zion Williamson (@Zionwilliamson) on Jaxson Hayes’ (@hayes_jaxson) nasty poster dunk vs. #Bulls. #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/PekvAVdy4I
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) July 9, 2019
Williamson — who has been ruled out of the Summer League as a precautionary measure by the Pelicans — will join budding stars Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram as well as defensive stalwart Jrue Holiday. The hype has followed Williamson ever since high school. And it probably won't stop following him up until he lives up to it.
But great attention should be given to Hayes too. His spectacular dunk is just a glimpse of what he can do out there. He has the athleticism charting through his veins, and he proves he is also a beast on his own right. Just wait until the 19-year-old learns and matures.
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