Zion Williamson, who was selected first overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans, has officially signed with Jordan Brand.

“I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Jordan Brand family,” says Williamson. “Since I was a kid, I dreamed of making it to the league and having the type of impact on the game Michael Jordan had and continues to have today. He was one of those special athletes I looked up to, and I really can’t express how happy and excited I am for this journey.”

“I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Jordan Brand family,” says Williamson. “Since I was a kid, I dreamed of making it to the league and having the type of impact on the game Michael Jordan had and continues to have today. He was one of those special athletes I looked up to, and I really can’t express how happy and excited I am for this journey.”

Michael Jordan himself weighed in on the signing, “Zion’s incredible determination, character and play are inspiring,” says Jordan. “He’s an essential part of the new talent that will help lead the brand into the future. He told us he would ‘shock the world,’ and asked us to believe him. We do.”

Howard White, VP Jordan Brand Affairs also added, “There is something special about Zion that reminds me of MJ when he was younger.”

Let us know what you guys think of this signing in the comments section. Did Zion make the right choice by inking a deal with Jordan Brand?

Well, this should be fun.

Welcome to the family, @ZionWilliamson. #JUMPMAN pic.twitter.com/nSY2Eh0Fnu

— Jordan (@Jumpman23) July 23, 2019