Stan Van Gundy bets on 'Point-Zion': I think that’s where his future is in this game

Williamson is producing 26.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 61% from the field and 70% from the line.

Last night, in the game against the 76ers, due to the absence of Lonzo Ball and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy decided to use Zion Williamson as point guard, and ‘point-Zion’ responded by leading the team to victory with 37 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists.

“We just decided tonight that we were going to play him at the point all night. He played the game the way you’re supposed to play the game. He was tremendous. … He was obviously incredible tonight.

We want to get him more experience with that stuff going forward because I think that’s where his future is in this game. I really do…We’ve increased it throughout the year, giving him more and more opportunities. We’d like to get him more moving forward”.

The evolution of Zion’s game is exceeding expectations, in his second season as a pro he is producing 26.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 61% from the field and 70% from the line.

Fonte: Espn.