One of the most hyped regular-season events in recent NBA history took place Jan. 22, 2020, with the league’s next young phenom, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, set to play his first game as a pro following a three-month absence because of a torn right lateral meniscus.

January 22, 2020 was one of the most anticipated nights in New Orleans Pelicans' history. It was the night Zion Williamson made his NBA debut after being selected with the No. 1 draft pick the summer before.

Zion Williamson has another strong performance in his return from his hamstring injury. The two-time all-star scored 24 points and grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds in the win. One of his baskets was a highlight two-handed dunk on Jazz center Drew Eubanks that immediately went viral on social media.

The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling, sitting 15th in the Western Conference and nearly out of playoff contention. Zion Williamson’s continued absences have drawn strong criticism from six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen,

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

N ew Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is enduring another injury-filled season. The two-time NBA All-Star has played in just ten games this season after dealing with calf and

Scottie Pippen shares harsh truths about Zion Williamson’s career, calling for better leadership and a renewed focus off the court.