Zion Williamson’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline
Net Worth:
Zion Williamson’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his NBA salary and lucrative endorsement deals.
Awards:
- 2019 NBA Summer League MVP
- Also 2019 First-team All-Rookie
- 2021 NBA All-Star
- Also in 2021 Second-team All-NBA
- 2023 NBA Finals MVP
Endorsements:
- Jordan Brand (reportedly worth $75 million)
- Gatorade
- 2K Sports
- Also Panini America
- Mountain Dew
- Also Ruffles
- Airheads
- Samsung
- As well as Kia
Achievements:
- National High School Player of the Year (2018)
- Consensus NCAA Men’s Basketball First Team All-American (2019)
- Also Won the NCAA championship with Duke University (2019)
- Led the New Orleans Pelicans to their first-ever NBA Finals appearance (2023)
Contracts:
- Also Signed a 5-year, $193 million rookie contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2023.
- And also an Endorsement deal with Jordan Brand is reportedly worth $75 million over 7 years.
Career Life:
Zion’s college career at Duke University was nothing short of phenomenal. He averaged a remarkable 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, also leading the Blue Devils to a thrilling national championship victory in 2019. His college stint further solidified his status as a can’t-miss prospect, with many predicting he would revolutionize the game with his unique blend of power and agility.
Entering the NBA
Drafted first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, Zion’s arrival in the NBA was met with immense excitement and anticipation. He also quickly became a fan favorite, sparking hope for a franchise that had struggled for years.
Injury-Plagued Seasons
Since his rookie year, Zion’s career has been plagued by recurring injuries, limiting him to only 85 games played in three seasons. While he has displayed flashes of brilliance, averaging 25.7 points per game, his inability to stay healthy has raised concerns about his long-term durability and impact on the Pelicans’ success.
Led the New Orleans Pelicans to their first-ever NBA Finals appearance in 2023, where he was named Finals MVP.
Timeline:
- 2000: Born in Salisbury, North Carolina
- 2018: Also National High School Player of the Year
- 2019: NCAA Champion, Consensus First-Team All-American, Drafted first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans
- 2021: NBA All-Star, Second-Team All-NBA
- 2023: NBA Finals MVP
- 2023-present: Also Continues to play for the New Orleans Pelicans
