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Zion Williamson drafted first overall by New Orleans Pelicans

by Zachary Hanshew | Pelicans Correspondent | Thu, Jun 20th 7:41pm EDT

The New Orleans Pelicans drafted Duke PF Zion Williamson with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. (NBA on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact:

No surprises here, as Williamson has long been the clear favorite to be selected first overall. He’s a generational talent and freak athlete with a huge personality who should be the cornerstone of the Pelicans franchise for years to come.

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