Zion Williamson is finally, officially a New Orleans Pelican. David Griffin and the Pelicans front office selected Williamson No. 1 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday.
Now, we just have to wait for the Anthony Davis trade to be official and we can put this whole thing behind us.
Meanwhile, Williamson has been celebrating. According to TMZ, he had a big pizza party with his friends after the draft in New York. Williamson has since reported to the team in Louisiana, where he’s already saying all the right things to the media.
Speaking during a team event, Williamson said that something just hit him and that it was a gut feeling that he was glad to be in New Orleans.
“This is my home,” said Williamson. “I’m ready to stay here.”
Via Twitter:
Zion on how the first 24 hours have been in New Orleans
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) June 22, 2019
“This is my home. I am ready to stay here ” 🏠 pic.twitter.com/1m9lxxOOp0
Williamson could also be seen getting recommendations for the excellent cuisine in the Bayou.
As No. 1 overall picks and future franchise cornerstones go, Williamson already seems to have the temperament of a guy who’s willing to take over from the last one in Davis.