Zion Williamson's net worth: How much is the 2019 number 1 pick worth currently?

Zion Williamson's net worth: How much is the 2019 number 1 pick worth currently?

Lenah Ann
updated at September 13, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Zion Williamson is an American-based professional basketballer who plays as a power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans in the National Basketball Association. During his college years, he created a national uproar with his extreme quickness and powerful dunks, and it did not come as a surprise when he was drafted as the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. So, what is Zion Williamson's net worth?

Zion Williamson
Two photos displaying the legendary basketball player, Zion Williamson. Photo: @zionwilliamson (Modified by author)
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Despite his young age, the famous power forward has bagged numerous awards and titles over the past few years, generating more excitement than most players in their careers. He is the fourth youngest NBA player ever to be selected to an All-Star game and was named the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Zion Williamson's bio and profile summary

Full name

Zion Lateef Williamson

Date of birth

6 July 2000

Age

23 years of age (as of September 2023)

Place of birth

Salisbury, North Carolina, the United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Religion

Christianity

Height

6 feet 6 inches or 198 centimetres

Weight

284 pounds or 129 kilograms

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Brown

Parents

Lateef Williamson and Sharonda Sampson

Occupation

Professional NBA player

NBA draft

2019, 1st round, 1st overall pick

Active years

2019 – present

Teams

New Orleans Pelicans

Education

Spartanburg Day High School, Duke University

Greatest achievements

2-times NBA All-Star, NBA All-Rookie First Team

Net worth

$27.3 million

Social media

Instagram, X (Twitter)

How old is Zion Williamson?

The renowned basketballer Zion (age 23 years as of September 2023) was born on 6 July 2000 in Salisbury, North Carolina, the United States of America. He is an American national with a mixed ethnic background.

How tall is Zion Williamson?

The Pelicans' power forward stands 6 feet 6 inches, equivalent to 198 centimetres, weighs 284 pounds or 129 kilograms and has brown eyes and black hair.

Zion Williamson's endorsements
Zion looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on 21 March 2023 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo: Garrett Ellwood
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Zion Williamson's career stats

The basketballer debuted his junior career in high school playing for the Spartanburg Day and averaged over 20 points per game each season. With his dunking and incredible performance, he became a national spotlight, and ESPN ranked him the second prospect in the country.

In college, he joined some of the most talented prospects in the NBA recruiting class history, and in his first game, he made history by breaking the scoring record of any freshman on a debut with 28 points.

After returning from a knee injury and setting a new record for most points in a game by a Duke freshman, he helped his team bag the ACC Tournament championship against the rivals North Carolina and was named the tournament's MVP.

During the NBA 2019 draft, he was picked first overall by the New Orleans Pelican following his prowess at Duke and on his league debut, he had a massive fan base cheering him on. Currently, he is the player in the Pelicans' squad.

What is Zion Williamson's salary?

During the 2023/24 season, the NBA player takes home an annual average salary of approximately $39 million. According to sources, his base salary during the season is around $34 million, and he carries a cap hit value of approximately $34 million with a dead cap value estimated to be $34,005,250.

Zion Williamson's house and cars
The legendary NBA player, Zion Williamson, poses for photos. Photo: @zionwilliamson (Modified by author)
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Zion Williamson's net worth, according to Forbes

According to Forbes, Zion Williamson's net worth is estimated to be $27.3 million as of September 2023. He receives most of his income through his basketball career earnings, contracts, brand endorsements and sponsorship deals.

Zion Williamson's contract

As of 2023, the renowned legend has signed a 5-year contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans worth over $197 million, which included $197,230,450 guaranteed.

After being picked first overall in 2019, he signed a four-year deal with the Pelicans worth approximately $44 million with an annual average salary of $7.3 million.

Zion Williamson's shoe deal

The NBA star has one of the highest guaranteed rookies shoe deals in NBA history after LeBron James. He signed a $75 million shoe deal for five years with Nike to promote the Jordan Brand.

Zion Williamson's endorsements

The renowned legend has numerous endorsement deals with various brands such as Fanatics, 2K Sports, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, Panini and Nike. According to Forbes, Williamson takes home around $20 million from the endorsements alone.

Zion Williamson's house and cars

The NBA star resides in a mansion that he bought from Greg Monroe, a former NBA player, for $900,000 with his whole family. The 5,954-square-foot mansion in New Orleans has five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Regarding his car collection, the Pelicans power forward owns a Mercedes AMG G63, which is worth $130,000 and is fitted with a 9-speed automatic transmission and thus can be used as an off-road vehicle.

Aside from that, he also owns a Mercedes AMG GT worth approximately $100,000, a Jeep Wrangler and a Ford Raptor, which was designed specifically for him.

Worldwide, few young athletes with Zion Williamson's net worth have achieved what he has in a short time. The famous basketballer is a legend in the making who has dominated every competition he has taken part in. He was regarded as the most sought-after player after LeBron James during his high school years, and currently, he is one of the finest athletes in the NBA franchise.

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Lenah Ann is a Kenyan-based content creator with 2 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication from Dedan Kimathi, Kenya in 2021.