2019 Panini Eminence Emerald Zion Williamson ROOKIE PATCH AUTO /3
Zion Williamson is injured no more. In his return to the court this summer, Zion treated fans to a 360-degree windmill jam. It appears his right-foot fracture that sidelined him during last year’s playoffs has healed. That is good news for New Orleans Pelicans fans. New Coach Willie Green believes in passing the ball. The distribution will likely keep opponents guessing and free Zion up more frequently to surprise in the lane. With the start of the season only a few weeks away, collectors will be dialed in to watch Zion reestablish himself as a premier player in the league.
How good can he become if he stays healthy? The 6’6” 285-pound Pelicans star might be the best all-around player in the NBA. He averaged 22.5/6.3/2.1 in his rookie season and 27/7.2/3.7 in his second year. He put on some weight as a result of his injuries, but he recently hired a personal chef to help him get leaner for the 2022-23 season. The Duke star will be looking to improve on the team’s 36-46 record this season. And collectors will undoubtedly be looking to bolster their Zion stack by adding this RPA /3 with its wicked NOLA game-worn patch off the Panini firing line. It slams its way into this month’s Premier Auction ready to box out the competition in extended bidding.