Zion Williamson only had the opportunity to play one half of one suspended Summer League game during the NBA's foray in Las Vegas.

Despite these unfortunate circumstances, Williamson made up for it (sort of) by balling out with the cameras running at the annual Rookie Photo Shoot held on Sunday.

First, the 2019 draft's first overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans posed like Michael Jordan for the cameras:

Williamson signed a lucrative shoe endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, reportedly totaling $75 million for five years — worth more than his rookie deal with the Pelicans. Zion will be the tentpole athlete going forward for the brand.

Williamson performed more aerial acrobatics:

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New Orleans won the NBA Draft Lottery in May, earning the right to select Zion first overall in June. The former Blue Devil was the NCAA's standout player under Mike Krzyzewski and playing with fellow lottery picks RJ Barrett (New York Knicks) and Cam Reddish (Atlanta Hawks).

Williamson averaged 22.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.1 steals in his one-and-done season in Durham, shooting 68.0% from the floor, 33.8% from deep, and 64.0% from the free-throw line. Zion was the AP Player of the Year and led Duke to an Elite Eight berth, losing to Michigan State.