Spokon as Captain Tsubasa or Haikyuu!! They have pushed millions of children to pursue sports careers. However, among these there is one who has become a superstar who was not inspired by any sports manga but by one of the most iconic shonen of all time, Naruto.
Zion Williamson never hid hers Love for Naruto. Passion for the work written by Masashi Kishimoto led him to create a great collaboration between Nike and Naruto that resulted in special merchandise. Playing in the NBA, the star's passion transcends that of an ordinary fan: his entire career has been built around the blond hero of Konoha.
During San Diego Comic Con, the New Orleans Pelicans basketball player was interviewed by GQ Magazine and revealed this how much his life is reflected with Narutos. "At first, no one took Naruto seriously, but then he went to Master Jiraiya for three years to train. When he returned at the age of 16, he was the best of them all. When I was 16, all the media attention was suddenly focused on me. I remember thinking it was crazy that what happened to Naruto happened to me too.
Zion is presently in one Phase of his career is reminiscent of Naruto's when his friend Sasuke was accused of treason by Danzō. At this time, Naruto was under pressure as everyone reminded him that if he really dreamed of becoming Hokage, he would have to make tough decisions. Nobody, not even his friends, asked him how he really felt. Zion Williamson became Jonin della Foglia in an artwork by Studio Pierrot.
Zion, who has been off the pitch for a year due to a serious injury, is relieved to think how Naruto would have done it. "No matter what the world says, I have to remember who I am and stay true to it. That's what Naruto did and that's what I will do..
