Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic are two of the NBA’s most prominent rising players.
They are both sponsored by Air Jordan and recently went on a trip to China with the company.
Via The New Orleans Pelicans: “Zion was part of @Jumpman23’s tour of Shanghai and Beijing to connect with local youth and foster their love for the game of basketball 🏀”
Air Jordan shared a video of Doncic tossing an alley-oop to Williamson.
Williamson reposted the highlight on his Instagram story.
He wrote: “Good look @lukadoncic 🔥”
Zion Williamson’s IG Story / September 2
Doncic responded: ” 🔥 🔥 🔥”
Luka Doncic’s IG Story / September 2
Williamson and Doncic have faced off four times over their careers.
Doncic has a 3-1 record in those matchups.
Feb 12, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) defends during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Williamson is coming off a season in which he averaged 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 57.0% from the field and 33.3% from three in 70 games.
The former Duke star is one of the NBA’s top players, but his main difficulty has been his health.
Since being draughted in 2019, Williamson has been injured twice while the New Orleans Pelicans were in the playoffs.
Doncic has established himself as one of the NBA’s top five players.
In 70 games last season, he averaged 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 48.7% from the field and 38.2% from three.
The Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since the 2011 season.