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Duke Basketball Pro Zion Williamson Shows Off Eye-Popping Look

The Duke basketball treasure is gearing up to take his game to new heights.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball forward Zion Williamson
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Injuries have limited Zion Williamson's action as an NBA player. Nevertheless, the former Duke basketball forward and No. 1 overall draft pick has earned two All-Star nods and averaged 24.7 points per game across his five seasons in the league.

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Now, the 6-foot-6 bruiser aims to build on his career-high 70 appearances last season in what will be his sixth campaign with the franchise that drafted him in 2019, the New Orleans Pelicans.

It looks and sounds as though a slimmed-down frame is a key piece to his plan of attack.

Check out the following photo from the Zion Williamson Basketball Camp in Spartanburg, S.C., this weekend:

Perhaps the fuller beard and camera angle contribute to Williamson's neck and jawline appearing more chiseled than ever before. However, other pictures and videos from the camp, which the 24-year-old recently decided should be free for all attendees, provide further evidence of his leaner look:

Plus, Zion Williamson's stepdad, Lee Anderson, told reporters that the Spartanburg native and former consensus national player of the year as a 2018-19 Duke basketball one-and-done currently weighs 281 pounds — undoubtedly more muscle than fat nowadays — and plans to be down to 272 pounds by the Pelicans' season opener at home against the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 23.

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Matt Giles

MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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