Zion Williamson joins Nike's Jordan Brand
After signing with Nike's Jordan Brand, Zion Williamson said he has dreamed of making the same impact as the NBA great.
Published : Jul 25, 2019 13:13 IST
Zion Williamson has been a pro for one month and is already joining the elite.
On Tuesday, the NBA's top overall draft pick announced a shoe deal with Nike's Jordan Brand.
The New Orleans Pelicans forward follows the likes of Russell Westbrook, Jayson Tatum, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul in signing with the brand.
"Zion's incredible determination, character and play are inspiring," Michael Jordan said in a release. "He's an essential part of the new talent that will help lead the brand into the future.
"He told us he would 'shock the world' and asked us to believe him. We do."
"I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Jordan Brand family," Williamson said. "Since I was a kid, I dreamed of making it to the league and having the type of impact on the game Michael Jordan had and continues to have today.
"He was one of those special athletes I looked up to and I really can't express how happy and excited I am for this journey."
Williamson, who turned 19 earlier this month, was selected first overall by New Orleans in June's draft.
He averaged 22.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks per game in his lone college season at Duke.