Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson is a highly famous professional basketball player for the “New Orleans Pelicans” team under the National Basketball Association or the NBA. Being only 21 years old, however, Zion had received many prestigious awards and fame in his life for his skills as a basketball player.

Well, how well do you know about Zion Williamson? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Zion Williamson’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Zion Williamson to date.

Biography and Early Life

Zion had sports in his genes because his father was the football defensive lineman in Darlington, in Salisbury, and his mother was a sprinter at Livingston.

When he was five, his parents separated and later got divorced, and after that, his mother married Lee Anderson, who was an ex-basketball player. Zion’s stepfather was the one who trained him intensively so that he can develop skills as a point guard, while his mother taught him for the “Sumter Falcons, “which is in the “Amateur Athletic Union “circuit. This training made Zion face opponents who were even four years older than him.

Before starting his career as a basketball player, Williamson used to play soccer, and he was also a football quarterback.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Zion Williamson in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Zion Williamson’s age is 21 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 6 July 2000. Though, he is 6′ 7″ in feet and inches and 201 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 284 lbs in Pound and 129 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Zion Williamson did his college at Spartanburg Day School. During his freshman year at this college, Williamson received his very first basketball scholarship offered from Wofford College. Later, he went his college at Duke University.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Zion Williamson has been dating his long-time girlfriend, Tiana White, since both attended the Spartanburg Day School. While he was a member of the school’s basketball team, Tiana was a cheerleader. The couple was heard to be maintaining a long-distance relationship, where White is attending Wofford College. It is not clear whether Zion and Tiana are still dating each other, but however, as per rumors, the couple is expecting a baby soon.

Is Zion Williamson Gay?

Zion Williamson was dating Tiana White when both were in high school. As per rumors, the couple is expecting a baby. So, Zion Williamson is not gay.

Professional Career

While studying at Spartanburg Day School, Williamson led his basketball team in the “South Carolina Independent School Association” (SCISA) state championship game. He also led his team at the “SCISA North-South All-Star Game,” which was held at Sumter, South Carolina.

In the year 2016, Zion averaged 28.3 points, 3.9 blocks, and 10.4 rebounds, and so on in each game. Thus, he was soon given the name of “SCISA Region I-2A Player Of The Year”. In the same year, Zion decided to participate at the “National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Top 100 Camp”. Here, he became the highest scorer.

In 2017, Williamson led his basketball team called the “Spartanburg Day,” and they won their first “SCISA Region I-2A” award. Here again, he was named as the player of the year. After he got an average of 22.5 points and 7.2 rebounds in a total of six games, Zion was named as the “Most Valuable Player” of 2017’s “Adidas Nation’s” camp.

In the year 2018, Zion represented his college Duke University, and he even led his team to win with Canadian University called “Ryerson.” In the year 2019, Zion was selected as a member of the “Pelicans “under the 2019 “NBA Draft, “which was held in Brooklyn, New York.

Awards

• In the year 2018, Zion received “McDonald’s All- American” award.
• He also was presented with the “Jordan Brand Classic” award
• He was awarded with the “Nike Hoop Summit “award
• He was presented with the “South Carolina Mr. Basketball” award
• Williamson received several honors in the year 2019, such as the “Consensus First- Team All- American” title
• He also received the “ACC Player Of The Year” award.
• He had even received the “ACC Tournament MVP” award.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Zion Williamson in 2021

As of 2021, Zion Williamson’s career as a basketball player made his net worth to be approximately $10 Million. His profession as an NBA basketball player made his net worth increase. Several sports brands sponsor him as well.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Williamson was given his initial name by his mother Sharon, after Mount Zion, which is a biblical location near Jerusalem.
• A book was written regarding the life story of Zion Williamson by CC Jackson. The book was named “Zion Williamson: The Inspirational Story of how Zion became the NBA’s First Draft Pick.”

Zion Williamson is Generation X’s one of the most famous and talented basketball players the world has ever seen. The rising star in the field of basketball is even renowned on social media, where on Instagram, he has more than 2 million followers.