In an overtime thriller on Wednesday, Zion Williams and the New Orleans Pelicans lost to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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After the Lakers defeated the Pelicans, James showed Williamson some support.

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He predicted that the former first choice would be fantastic for a very long time.

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James told reporters that Zion is on the edge of being great and he's going to be great in this league for a long time.

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He demonstrated tonight why he will be who he will be.

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Williamson played well against the Lakers, scoring 27 points, dishing out seven assists, and pulling down five rebounds.

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Williamson had unreasonable expectations when he first entered the NBA, like James did.

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Yet he has consistently produced, at least when he is healthy.

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