It probably isn't smart to jump against New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson. Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo learned that the hard way on Friday.
At 6-foot-6 and 285 pounds with elite athleticism and an insane vertical, Williamson is a high-speed wrecking ball when he drives to the rim. As for Adebayo, the third-year pro has proven to be one of the best defensive big men in the league.
When matched up against each other there could only be one winner. It just happened to be the Pelicans' power forward in this situation.
Zion went right at Bam šŖ pic.twitter.com/eMZG606r0o
ā ESPN (@espn) March 7, 2020
Known for his power, Williamson showed some grace and finesse on the layup while still portraying incredible power that comes from his immense frame.
After missing the first half of the Pelicans season due to injury, the 2019 No. 1 pick has put the league on notice. Through 17 games, Williamson is averaging 24.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 58.2 percent from the field.
ā
Follow ClutchPoints onĀ TwitterĀ &Ā Instagram, and like us onĀ Facebook. We can also be found on Flipboard where you can subscribe and follow us.
All of our NBA content can be found on the NBA section of the ClutchPoints home pageĀ here. For all of our college basketball content, clickĀ here.
Follow NBA games live by downloading theĀ ClutchPoints AppĀ and heading to the scores tab under the NBA section.
You can listen and subscribe to the Battle for LA podcast onĀ Apple Podcasts,Ā Spotify, andĀ Soundcloud. You can also find new episodes of Battle for LA, the ClutchPoints NBA Podcast, and Establish the Pass under theĀ Podcast tabĀ on the ClutchPoints home page.
Follow Us
Subscribe