WATCH: Potential Knicks target Zion Williamson bangs head on backboard on block

The Duke freshman continues to show off his athletic prowess

12/19/2018, 2:10 AM

Nov 27, 2018; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports / Rob Kinnan

Sometimes being Zion Williamson can be a real headache.

The 6-foot-7, 285-pound Duke freshman put together yet another solid outing Tuesday, recording 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 101-50 win over Princeton, but it was a defensive play that had fans buzzing.

Early in the second half, Williamson showed off his vertical once again with a forceful block of a layup attempt off the backboard.

Only problem was Williamson went off the backboard, too.

Zion really hit his head on the backboard 😳
(via @SportsCenter) pic.twitter.com/iBFhxIbXRq
- Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 19, 2018

The 18-year-old banged his head off the corner of the backboard and hit the floor hard, but was able to bounce right back up and appeared to be okay.

It was just another instance of why the Knicks and other NBA teams in the draft lottery will be paying close attention to him.

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