NBA Draft 2019: Big Board 3.0
While it’s unfair to say Zion Williamson has answered every question — his shooting remains a valid concern — the dunk mixtape extraordinaire continues to establish himself as the No. 1 prospect. He’s scoring with remarkable volume and efficiency, all while flashing elite two-way potential.
Averaging 20.8 points per game, Zion is shooting 67.7 percent from the field. He’s athletically superior to everyone at the collegiate level, gracefully attacking the rim with unrivaled power and finesse. His footwork, combined with insane strength and leaping ability, makes him difficult to contain in isolation or on the fastbreak.
Williamson isn’t just a dunker or at-rim scorer either. He has some jumpers under his belt and his passing remains severely underrated. At 6-foot-7, 285 pounds, he gets others involved, using his gravity on drives to draw in defenders and locate open teammates. His defensive potential is tantalizing, for obvious reasons.
To read our previous big board, click here.