Zion Williamson records 15 points on 7-9 FGM in second career game

Pelicans rookie shines in loss vs Denver.

Zion Williamson put up 15 PTS on 7-9 FGM along with 6 REB for the Pelicans in his second career game. Since the shot clock era (1954-55), Zion Williamson has recorded the highest shooting percentage in the first two games of any player’s career (15-20 FG, 75%).

Zion Williamson has 37 PTS and 13 REB combined in two games in the NBA. Over the last 30 seasons, the only other #1 overall draft picks with that many points and rebounds in their first two career games are LeBron James (46p, 18r) and Karl-Anthony Towns (42p, 26r).

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