When reflecting back on classes of the past, there are always key players, sleepers, and stars who will emerge and make a name for themselves. Every player drafted enters the league with the pressure of trying to make the team and just prove they belong. Well, there is a different type of pressure the top overall picks have to deal with.
All of them enter the with the unfair expectations that they will become superstars, that they will be able to single-handedly save a franchise, and are expected to bring titles to their respective franchises. While many have gone on to have successful, Hall of Fame-worthy careers, there have been ones who just didn't have what it took. The NBA has been fortunate over these past five drafts to have these men enter the league.
They all have star potential and all of them have a real opportunity to leave an indelible mark on the league. Can Zion Williamson Remain Healthy to Reach His True Potential? When the won the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, the excitement reverberated throughout the organization as they knew that they would be drafting the would-be savior of their franchise. At the time he was preparing to enter the league, was the most hyped prospect since , and the Pelicans were ecstatic about getting him, especially considering that they had just traded away franchise cornerstone .
Williamson will be 24 years old once the new season begins, and every year he's been in the league there have been concerns about his weight. Williamson's game rel.
