NBA Fans React To Zion Williamson’s Performance Against Kevin Durant And Brooklyn Nets: “He Is Back”

Zion Williamson had an explosive return to the NBA against the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving led Brooklyn Nets, shocking the NBA world.

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The NBA needs to brace itself as Zion Williamson has finally returned to an NBA court. Zion’s entire career so far has been built with anticipation of what he could do when he’s healthy. He showed that in 2020-21 but ended up getting hurt and missing the entirety of last season. There was a lot of anticipation for his return to the court against the Brooklyn Nets. 

Zion delivered on all the expectations laid on him for this game with a solid 25-point and 9-rebound game in just 30 minutes. The Pelicans dominated the Nets, who were led by Kevin Durant’s admirable 32-point performance. Fans were shocked at how Zion dominated the Nets, getting Ben Simmons to foul out and helping the Pelicans win by 22 points. 

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Zion looked unstoppable on the court while not affecting the production of Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum. The Nets’ defense looked completely out of sorts against the Pelicans, and this may be foreshadowing a worrying season.


Can Zion Williamson Catapult The Pelicans Into A Top 4 Seed?

The Pelicans made a fantastic push into the playoffs late in the 2021-22 season after acquiring CJ McCollum. In addition, the Pels had a great series against the No. 1 seeded Suns, winning 2 games against them. The role-players on the Pels are extremely valuable in the form of Jonas Valanciunas, Herb Jones, Jose Alvarado, and more. 

Considering the incredible production from Zion seamlessly fitting into the existing Pelicans’ system, fans should be extremely excited about this team’s potential. They can score on all three levels, defend almost every position, and are still just finding their chemistry after Zion’s return.

The Pelicans are definitely going to push toward being a surprising home-court team this season. If the Warriors, Clippers, and Nuggets are expected to take the top 3 seeds, the Pelicans could easily swoop in (no pun intended) and be the No. 4 seed, if not higher. It is going to be a very promising season in the Bayou this year.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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