2019 NBA Draft: Zion Williamson Goes No. 1
Dukes' Williamson Selected by New Orleans Pelicans
Picks 1-60 Revealed in Brooklyn
The 2019 NBA Draft took place on June 20, 2019, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The National Basketball Association (NBA) teams took turns selecting the top young talent in the country. As expected, Duke University's Zion Williamson was the consensus top pick and was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the first overall pick.
Williamson, a 6-foot-6, 285-pound forward, is considered one of the most physically gifted players to enter the NBA in recent years. He averaged 22.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game for Duke this past season and led the Blue Devils to the NCAA Tournament title game.
Behind Williamson, the rest of the top five picks went as follows: Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies, 2nd overall), R.J. Barrett (New York Knicks, 3rd overall), De'Andre Hunter (Atlanta Hawks, 4th overall), and Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers, 5th overall).
The draft featured a number of other notable players, including Rui Hachimura (Washington Wizards, 9th overall), Coby White (Chicago Bulls, 7th overall), Jaxson Hayes (New Orleans Pelicans, 8th overall), and Tyler Herro (Miami Heat, 13th overall).
The 2019 NBA Draft was one of the most anticipated in recent memory, and it did not disappoint. With Zion Williamson leading the way, the league is poised for another exciting season.
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