Jan 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; The shoes of New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson are seen before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center. Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Zion Williamson Debuts Jordan Zion 4 in Epic Return

Originally posted on Sneakers on SI | By Pat Benson | Last updated Jan 8, 2025 1:55 PM ET

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Did you hear that sound last night? It was New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson throwing down an epic 360-degree windmill dunk in his first game since early November.

Williamson scored 22 points in the Pelicans' 104-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. But just the NBA All-Star looking so good in his return was a major win for his team.

ZION 360 WINDMILL COME ON NOW pic.twitter.com/hGuQ1R7FjW
— NBA (@NBA) January 8, 2025

The Pelicans are not the only that is benefitting from Williamson's presence on the court. Jordan Brand had to have been delighted to see Williamson debut his 4th signature sneaker. Just last week, Jumpman introduced the Jordan Zion 4.

The Jordan Zion 4 officially launches later this month and will be available for $140 in adult sizes at Jordan.com and select retail locations later this month. Several general-release colorways will hit shelves over the next year.

According to Jordan Brand, the Jordan Zion 4 is designed to help players get off the ground quickly and seamlessly transition from one dynamic move to the next, building upon the responsiveness, containment, and impact protection from Williamson's previous signature models.

Zion, once again.

18 PTS on 8/12 FG pic.twitter.com/TNCaMzFMHt
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 8, 2025

The new silhouette carries forward the drop-in midsole setup from the Zion 3, providing the immediate reaction and plush landings Williamson loves while improving the fit of the shoe to boost his game and appeal to a wider variety of athletes.

Williamson signed a five-year, $75 million contract with Jordan Brand in July 2019. At the time of his signing, Williamson inked one of the richest sneaker deals for a rookie in NBA history.

Zion with another 360 almost exactly six years later pic.twitter.com/SE9NpgwHam
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 8, 2025

There have not been any updates on Williamson and Jordan Brand's plans for the future. However, Williamson has largely failed to live up to the hype he generated during his one college season with the Duke Blue Devils.

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