Zion Williamson on possible contract extension: 'I couldn't sign it fast enough' / News - Basketnews.com

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New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson said he wouldn't hesitate to sign an extension with the team this offseason.

Zion Williamson

Team:New Orleans PelicansPosition:SF, PFAge:21Height:201 cmWeight:129 kgBirth place:North Carolina, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

Zion was asked if he'd sign an extension:

"Of course. I couldn't sign it fast enough," Williamson responded, via Andrew Lopez of ESPN.

He is eligible to sign a five-year, $181 million max rookie extension this summer.

The 21-year-old did not play a single game this season due to a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot. He also missed the first three months of the 2019-20 campaign, as he suffered from a knee injury.

The No. 1 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson has played just 85 games for the Pelicans.

Williamson was an All-Star in 2020-21 when he averaged 27.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

For his career, he has averages of 25.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists over 31.7 minutes per match.

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