New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns: Zion Williamson delivers impressive 360 windmill dunk, ends game in style

In the crucial time of a 128-117 win over the Phoenix Suns, the star player Zion Williamson received the ball with an open court before him and manipulated the experience to offer a 360 windmill dunk which wouldn't have looked out of place as an NBA Slam Dunk Contest entry.

Zion Williamson finished the game with 35 points on 13-of-17 shooting, seven rebounds, four assists, and a steal. None of his baskets made it outside the paint.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... ZION WILLIAMSON. pic.twitter.com/MhjV7Zpl0R

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 10, 2022

Of course, only some were impressed with Zion Williamson's dunking prowess. As Zion Williamson starts to take flight, you can hear a member of the Pelicans' crew exclaiming, "no."




You may argue that jamming on a beaten team for showing off is terrible form, but let's be honest. People paid big money to witness Zion Williamson slam a basketball, among other things, at the Smoothie King Center.

They were able to see him dunk a basketball much better than usual. It may hurt the Phoenix Suns' emotions, which seems strange considering they are professionals. Still, the NBA is, at its core, an entertainment product, and it's challenging to fathom living in a world where Williamson's dunk isn't entertaining.

Yes, those two additional points won't assist the Pelicans in the long term outside of their media team's highlight videos, but they were the icing on the cake for the 17-8 Pelicans, who now lead the Western Conference.

FAQ

How much does Zion Williamson make?
This year, he is the 110th highest-paid NBA player. Last year, he was the 119th highest-paid NBA player.

How many bench presses did Zion get?
Johnson led all offensive linemen who competed in the bench press with 32 repetitions. He was one of just a few players who chose to sit out to preserve their energy for the on-field drills later in the evening.