Zion Williamson Tops NBA 2019 Draft, Goes To New Orleans Pelicans

Zion Williamson has finally become NBA player after topping the draft in the No. 1 spot and to join the New Orleans Pelicans from next season.

The former Duke is understood to have signed a four-year deal of $45 million with the franchise which are in talks with Los Angeles Lakers on Anthony Davis trade dated to be finalised on July 6 with a salary cap of $27 million.

"My mom sacrificed a lot for me," Zion said on his draft "She did everything for me. I just want to thank her."

The highly-fancied player, 18, suffered a knee injury after his Nike trainers blew up just seconds after stepping on the court during Duke 77-88 defeat to North Carolina in February.

List of 2019 NBA Draft

• Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans)
• Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
• RJ Barrett (New York Knicks)
• De'Andre Hunter (Atlanta Hawks via Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers)
• Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
• Jarrett Culver (Minnesota Timberwolves via Phoenix Suns)
• Coby WHite (Chicago Bulls)
• Jaxson Hayes (New Orlean Pelicans via Atlanta Hawks)
• Rui Hachimura (Washington Wizards)
• Cam Reddish (Atlanta Hawks via Dallas Mavericks)
• Cameron Johnson (Phoenix Suns via Minnesota Timberwolves)
• PJ Washington Jr (Charlotte Hornets)
• Tyler Herro (Miami Heat)
• Romeo Langford (Boston Celtics)

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