Zion Williamson Wiki, Age, Height, Parents, Girlfriend, Stats, Salary, Net Worth, Biography & More

Zion Williamson is a famous American basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Zion Williamson plays the power forward position. He was drafted by the Pelicans as the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020, he became the fourth youngest NBA player to be selected to an All-Star game. Check all the details given below about Zion Williamson’s  Wiki, Age, Height, Parents, Girlfriend, Stats, Awards, Salary, Net Worth, Biography & More.

Zion Williamson Wiki/Biography

Zion Williamson was born on the 6th of July 2000 (Age: 22 years as of 2022) in Salisbury, North Carolina, U.S His full real name is Zion Lateef Williamson and he is commonly known as Zion Williamson. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is Black. His zodiac sign is Cancer and he follows Christianity (religion). His profession is a famous American basketball player.

Zion Williamson Educational Qualification

Zion Williamson completed his schooling at Spartanburg Day School in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Then, he joined Canadian University for his higher studies or bachelor’s degree. After that, he enters his basketball career and also played in school and college teams.

Zion Williamson’s Physical Stats

• Height: 6′ 6″ inches
• Weight: 129 kg
• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Black
• Shoe Size: 8 US

Zion Williamson Family & Parents

Zion Williamson was born into a middle-class family to American parents. His father’s name is Lateef Williamson he was a football defensive lineman at Mayo High School in Darlington, South Carolina, he was a High School All-American in 1993 and had committed to NC State before transferring to Livingstone College. His mother’s name is Sharonda Sampson, she was a sprinter at Livingstone and became a middle school health and physical education teacher.

When Zion Williamson was two years old, his maternal grandmother died and his family moved to Florence, South Carolina. By the time Zion Williamson was five years old, his parents had divorced, and his mother subsequently married Lee Anderson, a former Clemson college basketball player.

Also, Zion Williamson has one sibling a brother named Noah Anderson.

Zion Williamson’s Girlfriend & Relationships

Zion Willamson’s dating status is committed and his marital status is unmarried. He dated his school-time girlfriend Tiana White.

They both lived happily together and enjoyed their life joyfully. They both don’t get married and don’t disclose any information related to their love life.

Zion Williamson Career & Stats

In his school, he played basketball for the Griffins. At the time, he competed for the South Carolina Hornets AAU team as well, where he was teammates with Ja Morant. He also led Spartanburg Day to a South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) state championship game appearance. In March 2015, Williamson took part in the SCISA North-South All-Star Game in Sumter, South Carolina. He participated in the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Top 100 Camps and was its leading scorer.

Junior Season

As a junior, he averaged 36.8 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game. He was among 50 players selected to the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award watch list. He made his season debut on November 15, 2016, recording 42 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Cardinal Newman High School. In the same month, his highlights drew the praise of NBA player Stephen Curry. He recorded 31 points and 14 rebounds to win the most valuable player at the Farm Bureau Insurance Classic on 30th December.

He received nationwide publicity after rapper Drake wore his jersey in an Instagram post on 5th January 2017. Zion Williamson surpassed the 2,000-point barrier on January 20, when he tallied 48 points against Oakbrook Preparatory School. High school sports website MaxPreps named him National Junior of the Year and to the High School All-American first team, while USA Today High School Sports gave him All- USA- first team recognition.

On April 22, 2017, Williamson recorded 26 points and 7 rebounds for his AAU team SC Supreme in a loss to highly touted recruit Romeo Langford and Twenty Two Vision at an Adidas Gauntlet tournament. In June, he appeared on the cover of the basketball magazine Slam.

Senior Season

In his senior season, Zion Williamson averaged 36.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. In his home opener on November 21, he recorded 29 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Griffins to a 70–55 win over Hammond School. While recovering, he commented, “It’s really been a time to grow mentally.” On January 13, in a nationally televised game at the Hoophall Classic, he scored 36 points as his team lost to Chino Hills High School.

The injury also forced him to miss the Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit in the following month. He additionally earned South Carolina Mr. Basketball recognition and was runner-up for Mr. Basketball USA. Wofford offered Zion his first college basketball scholarship when he was a freshman in high school.

He emerged with the South Carolina Hornets AAU team as one of the top players in his class in the summer of 2015. He was drawing the most attention from Clemson, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina in the summer of 2016.

Zion Williamson received a scholarship offer from Duke on 30th August 2016. Williamson was also offered a football scholarship by Eric Mateos, tight ends coach for LSU, but did not show interest. n December 2016, ESPN recruiting director Paul Biancardi touted Williamson as “probably the best player in terms of production” in his class. On 20th January 2018, in a live ESPN telecast, he committed to Duke. Williamson explained the decision.

“Duke stood out because the brotherhood represents a family. I feel like going to Duke University, I can learn a lot from him.” Duke, who had landed RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish in addition to Zion Williamson, became the first team to land the top three recruits in a class since modern recruiting rankings began. His stepfather Lee Anderson remarked that Clemson lost a “mile-and-a-half lead” in recruiting Williamson.

College Career

On 15th August 2018, he played in a preseason game for Duke, in an 86-67 win over Canadian University Ryerson, recording a double-double of 29 points and 13 rebounds and shooting 3-of-4 from three-point range. He was named to the preseason watch lists for the Karl Malone Award, Naismith Trophy, and John R. Wooden Award. Zion Williamson became the second player in school history to record at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks in a game. Williamson was subsequently named both player and freshman of the week in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

On January 5, 2019, he had another strong performance versus Clemson, with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and a 360-degree dunk in 22 minutes. Williamson returned in Duke’s next game, a 95–91 overtime loss to Syracuse, and erupted for 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks. He eclipsed the Duke freshman record for single-game points previously held by Marvin Bagley III and JJ Redick. After two days, Williamson was named ACC Freshman of the Week on his fourth occasion, while earning National Player of the Week distinction from the Naismith Trophy. The performance helped him claim his second ACC Player of the Week and fifth ACC Freshman of the Week accolades.

He suffered a Grade 1 knee sprain 36 seconds into the contest after his foot ripped through his Nike shoe, causing him to slip in a February 20 game versus North Carolina. Nike saw the value of its stock drop by $1.1 billion the following day as a result of the incident. The day after the injury, Duke announced that Williamson was “day-to-day.”

The incident led to growing calls for Zion Williamson to stop playing basketball at the college level because he had already established himself as the top 2019 NBA draft prospect. In addition, the injury resulted in more criticism of the NCAA for not paying student-athletes. He earned Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors in the ACC, joining former Duke players Jahil Okafor and Marvin Bagley III as the only recipients of both awards.

Zion Williamson was also named ACC Athlete of the Year, becoming the 10th Duke player to win the Award. He additionally made the ACC All-Defensive and All-Freshman teams. Williamson also became the first Duke player to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals in a game since Christian Laettner in 1992.

For the 2019 NCAA tournament, official broadcast partner CBS specifically devoted a camera—called the “Zion Cam”—to record Williamson throughout the tournament. He was the first player in school history to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists in an NCAA Tournament game.

He shot 68% from the field, which led the ACC, ranked second in the NCAA Division I, and was the highest-ever field goal percentage by a freshman. After the New Orleans Pelicans won the 2019 NBA draft lottery, Williamson’s stepfather Lee Anderson said they were excited about him potentially playing in New Orleans and dismissed rumors that he would return to Duke for a second year, saying, “As far as returning to Duke, that’s not something we’ve even considered.”

Professional Career

New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans drafted Williamson with the first pick in the 2019 NBA draft on 20th June 2019. He tore his meniscus on 13th October 2019, during the preseason of his rookie campaign. On 22nd January 2020 in a 121-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs he makes his professional debut three months later. On February 24, he led the Pelicans to a 115–101 win over the Golden State Warriors.

With 28 points on 13/20 shooting in a season-high 33 minutes of play, Zion Williamson was just one game behind Carmelo Anthony for most consecutive 20-point games as a teenager at 8. He would later become the first teenager in NBA history to score at least 20 points in 10 consecutive games. He ranked first among all rookies in points per game, second in rebounds per game, and first in offensive rebounds per game.

On September 15, Zion Williamson was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He scored a new career-high 36 points in a 143-130 defeat against the Dallas Mavericks. He was selected for his first NBA All-Star Game on 23rd February 2021.

Zion Williamson tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for the longest streak of at least 20-point games during the season. He suffered a Jones Fracture in his right foot and underwent subsequent surgery during the off-season. In late September team officials were helpful that he would be ready to return by the start of the season. By mid-October,

the timeline for his expected return was extended until December. In mid-December, it was announced that the injury was slow to heal and he would most likely be out another four to six weeks with a possible return to action around the all-star break. In mid-March, it was announced that Zion Williamson would not play that season.

Zion Williamson signed a 5-year rookie extension with the New Orleans Pelicans worth $193 million guaranteed, increasing to $231 million if he makes an All-NBA team in the 2022-2023 season on 6th July 2022.

Zion Williamson made his return from injury on October 4, 2022, putting up 13 points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal in a 129–125 preseason win over the Chicago Bulls. He put up a season-high 35 points, along with 7 rebounds, 4 steals, and one block against the Phoenix Suns. A final dunk he made in the last seconds of the game caused an altercation between the Pelicans and the Suns.

Zion Williamson Awards & Achievements

• NBA All-Star in 2021.
• NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020.
• National college player of the year in 2019.
• Consensus first-team All-American in 2019.
• Wayman Tisdale Award in 2019.
• Karl Malone Award in 2019.
• NABC Freshman of the Year in 2019.
• ACC Athlete of the Year in 2019.
• ACC Player of the Year in 2019.
• First-team All-ACC in 2019.
• ACC Rookie of the Year in 2019.
• ACC All-Freshman team in 2019.
• ACC tournament MVP in 2019.
• ACC tournament in 2019.
• McDonald’s All-American in 2018.
• South Carolina Mr. Basketball in 2018.

Zion Williamson’s Net Worth

Zion Williamson’s net worth is estimated at $27.3 million dollars. His occupation is a famous American basketball player he played so many in school, college, and in teams and earned money from them. His annual salary is $11,067,784 as of December 2022. He signed a 5-year contract for fees of $193 million with Jordan brand.

Zion Williamson Social Handles

• Instagram: zionwilliamson
• Twitter: Zionwilliamson
• Facebook: ZionWilliiamson

Zion Williamson Amazing Facts

• Currently, Williamson played for the New Orleans Pelicans.
• His position in his team is Power Forward.
• Zion Williamson’s Jersey number is 1.

• Despite his heavyweight as a basketball player, he is known for his speed and leaping ability.
• Zion Williamson plays the power forward position but is also capable of being a small-ball center.
• He is best played as a forward due to his size.
• His physical attributes have drawn comparisons to former NBA stars Charles Barkley, Anthony Mason, and Larry Johnson.
• Lee Sartor, Williamson’s high school coach, reported that basketball coach Roy Williams told Williamson “that he was probably one of the best high school players he’s seen since Michael Jordan.”
• He drew national attention for his slam dunks.
• His explosive play makes him a reliable shot-blocker and gives him prowess as a rebounder.
• Zion Williamson has the ability to defend multiple positions well due to his speed and length, although his defensive effort has been questioned.
• Zion Williamson signed a five-year, $75 million shoe deal with the Jordan brand on 23rd July 2019.
• Zion Williamson pledged to pay for the salaries of all the employees of the Smoothie King Center for 30 days during the suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season, which was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on 13th March 2020.

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