Is Zion at No. 51 too high, too low or just right in NBA Rank?

Zion Williamson has posted solid individual numbers this season, averaging 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting 60.0% from the field over 62 games. Despite his production, the New Orleans Pelicans have struggled as a team, finishing the campaign with a 26–56 record, sitting at #11 in the Western Conference and holding a power ranking of #23. Their net rating of –4.4 and a recent two‑game losing streak, including a 1‑9 record in the last ten games, underline the gap between Williamson’s output and the team’s overall performance.

The NBA Rank places Zion at No. 51, a spot that falls well below the Pelicans’ power rank but above many players on higher‑performing teams. The ranking also coincides with a broader list that notes four rookies making their debuts in the 100‑51 range, suggesting that the mid‑tier of the list is a mix of established stars on struggling squads and emerging talent. Observers will likely watch whether Zion’s continued efficiency can lift the Pelicans higher in the rankings or if the team’s broader issues keep him anchored around the middle of the list.