Zion Williamson Comments On Facing LeBron James Ahead Of 1st Career Matchup

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson and Lakers’ LeBron James have been recognized at a very young age. But according to Williamson, James has actually been underrated during his career. 

“I used to watch him all the time, especially when he was in Cleveland the first time, he was just an incredible player to watch, he always held his own,” the New Orleans Pelicans rookie said.

“Sometimes I feel he doesn’t get the respect he deserves but it’s not for me to decide.”

Williamson will face the veteran for the first time Tuesday, when the Pelicans take on the Los Angeles Lakers.

James has certainly lived up to the massive expectations from before he was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 draft. After winning Rookie of the Year in his first season, he’s earned an All-Star selection in each of the next 16 years. He’s won four MVP awards while being named first-team All-NBA 12 times.

Even at 35 years old, the superstar is an MVP candidate this season while averaging 25.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and a league-leading 10.7 assists per game.

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson entered the league with a lot of attention as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft. And he would surely want to follow the King’s path.

LeBron himself was talking about Zion ahead of the draft on HBO’s The Shop:

“The one thing that I noticed with his one year at Duke, that his energy was infectious,” James said. “Every possession it seemed like he could make a difference on the outcome of the game.”

Zion Is Slowly, But Steadily Returning To The Court

Though a knee injury slowed his start to the NBA, Zion has been outstanding since returning to the court with an average of 22.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. 

Ahead of the upcoming battle against the Lakers, Williamson is focused on the task at hand.

“I’m looking at from the perspective as, you know we need every win, we’re trying to fight for that eight seed in the playoffs.”

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