LeBron James Showers Zion Williamson With Praise On "The Shop"

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Williamson is expected to first overall into the NBA Draft.

Zion Williamson was the biggest name in college basketball this season and is one of the most hyped up players in a long time. Williamson showcased a ton of talent and athleticism while playing for the Duke Blue Devils this season and thanks to his play, he is considered as a lock to become the first overall pick in this year's NBA Entry Draft.

On this weekend's episode of LeBron James' HBO show The Shop, the Los Angeles Lakers star had high praise for the Blue Devils star, saying he was impressed with how he played and the attitude he brought to the game. At first, LeBron was skeptical of his talent in high school because of who he was playing against but over time, realized just how special he is.

"I've watched him a lot over the last year," James said. "The one thing I noticed with his one year at Duke was, his energy was infectious, man. Every possession, it seemed like he could make a difference on the outcome of the game. … He's the most talked about guy in a long time."

Williamson will find out who will most likely be drafting him on May 14th when the NBA Draft Lottery goes down. The Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks all have a 14 percent chance of getting the first overall pick.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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