Zion Williamson, a multi-time All-Star who has drawn a ton of controversy over the years due to his limited availability and underwhelming production as a former first overall pick, is expected to be one of the next major names on the move. The New Orleans Pelicans don’t necessarily need Williamson, given their building blocks appear to be Trey Murphy, Derik Queen, and Jeremiah Fears.
As a result, though most teams may steer clear, the LA Clippers should make the call at some point in the near future to pair Williamson with Darius Garland and Keaton Wagler, making a scary young trio that could take the league by storm.
For what it’s worth, Williamson has two years and $87 million left on the massive contract extension he signed all the way back in 2022.
Zion Williamson’s playstyle and age make him a good star to roll the dice on
Granted, there are some obvious and notable concerns with Zion Williamson. He was drafted first overall in 2019 by the New Orleans Pelicans, and since then, he’s only played 276 games. Even if you remove the entire season Williamson missed due to a foot injury, he has averaged 46 games played across six years, which is absolutely awful.
In addition, with the exception of 2020-21, Williamson’s production hasn’t even been over the top as expected. He’s posted a career average of 23.8 points, and in all honesty, someone selected as high as he was should be producing more, particularly on the offensive side of the ball.
Now that the bad is out of the way, let’s talk about the good. Williamson is one of the most athletically gifted players in the NBA, is remarkably efficient, and can rebound at an above-average level.
These traits fit right into the LA Clippers’ core, headlined by two playmaking specialists in Darius Garland and Keaton Wagler.
Just imagine the alley-oops being thrown to Williamson in transition or in the half-court. That would bring ‘Lob City’ back to LA.
Age-wise, Williamson just turned 26. This is also perfect for the Clippers, who are trying to build a team that can stay in contention long-term.
On paper, there’s a lot to like about Williamson joining LA, and it wouldn’t cost the Clippers an arm and a leg to get him because his flaws stick out like a sore thumb.
That said, Williamson is a star the Clippers’ front office should really try to get. While it would be regarded as a controversial move, if he stays healthy, the return on investment will be through the roof.
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