The rookie extension is undefeated

Zion Williamson takes the rookie max extension. Will we ever see a young superstar decline it to get to free agency earlier?

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A Youth With a Jug, Judith Leyster, 1633

Zion Williamson, who at times has been reported to be disgruntled with the Pelicans organization and eager to leave New Orleans, signed an early max rookie extension over the weekend, locking him in with the team for up to six more years. It’s unclear whether there’s a player option …