Mar 4, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shakes hands with New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) after the game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Zion Williamson Sends Instagram Message To Luka Doncic

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Sep 3, 2024 12:53 AM ET

Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic are two of the most notable young stars in the NBA.

They are both sponsored by Air Jordan and were recently part of a trip to China with the brand.

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 "

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 pic.twitter.com/G4pJ8VQlwG
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 2, 2024

Air Jordan posted a clip of Doncic throwing alley-oop to Williamson.

Williamson reposted the highlight to his Instagram story.

He wrote: "Good look @lukadoncic "

Doncic responded: " "

Williamson and Doncic have faced off four times over their careers.

Doncic has a 3-1 record in those matchups.

Williamson is coming off a season where he averaged 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 57.0% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in 70 games.

The former Duke superstar is one of the best players in the NBA, but his biggest issue has been health.

Since being drafted in 2019, Williamson has been injured both times the New Orleans Pelicans were in the playoffs.

That Luka-Zion connection on the lob

(h/t @LukaUpdates2)pic.twitter.com/8N03hDvKiN
— MFFL NATION (@NationMffl) September 1, 2024

As for Doncic, he has established himself as arguably a top-five player in the NBA.

Last year, he averaged 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 48.7% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point range in 70 games.

The Mavs made the NBA Finals for the first time since the 2011 season.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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