Zion Williamson Makes Debut, Pelicans Lose To Spurs

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 08: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball prior to the start of a NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Smoothie King Center on January 08, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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After being out for three months with a torn meniscus suffered in October, New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson has made his NBA debut. On Wednesday, the top pick in the 2019 NBA Draft totaled 22 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assist, in a 121-117 Loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

In 33 games last season at Duke, Williamson averaged 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and forced 3.9 turnovers per game. The team advanced to the Elite 8 in March where they eventually lost to Michigan State.

After his performance, the Pelicans will likely ease him slowly into games. The Pelicans currently sit with a record of 17-28.

Photo Credit- Sean Gardner