Knicks to Open Summer League Against Zion Williamson and Pelicans Because of Course

Even after selecting RJ Barrett with the No. 3 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, some Knicks fans are still bitter that they lost out on the first overall pick in the draft, Duke superstar Zion Williamson, despite having the worst record in the NBA last year.

Apparently the NBA decided to twist the knife even further by scheduling the Knicks' first Summer League game against Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.

Whoever is in charge of scheduling the Summer League games deserves a massive pay raise for this one.

While both of these teams feature attractive young pieces, this game could break all sorts of Summer League viewing records.

In their first games as professionals, Zion and Barrett, who were inseparable in college, will go against one another. Tell me with a straight face you're not turning that game on.

The game will take place on July 5 in Las Vegas, and you'd better bet your bottom dollar that it will be the most coveted game of the summer.

This is the perfect way to kick off the NBA Summer League, and fans will be lining up to catch a glimpse of the action.