Zion Williamson Was A "Hell Of A Poet" Back In High School

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Williamson's high school teacher is proud of his former student.

Zion Williamson is expected to be the number one overall pick in this year's NBA Draft after he had an exceptional year with the Duke Blue Devils. Thanks to his incredible athleticism and raw talent, Williamson could make an immediate impact with any team he plays for. While Williamson is incredibly gifted on the basketball court, he is also quite gifted in the classroom as well.

Williamson was once a student at the Spartanburg Day School in South Carolina where his teacher Bill Pell said he excelled in the literary arts.

"I hope he won't mind me saying this, but he's a hell of a poet," Pell said to ESPN's Mina Kimes. "The kid can write."

Zion Williamson Was A "Hell Of A Poet" Back In High School
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At first, Zion was a little shy to share his poems but over time, he developed a pretty big passion for them.

"He'd give them to me – he was very cautious," Pell said. "I began making suggestions. Then all he did was write poems ... and the deeper we got into the year, the more complicated and sophisticated they became. They were remarkable."

Of course, you may remember that Zion had been exposed for his exploits on Snapchat. Perhaps if he had used his poetry prowess in those situations, he would have come across as much more of a ladies man.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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