Duke freshman star Zion Williamson is back for the fifth-ranked Blue Devils' quarterfinal matchup with Syracuse in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
Duke's Zion Williamson smiles after a play against Syracuse during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. Last Updated Friday, March 15, 2019 5:19AM EDT
"I couldn't really tell you specifically if I wanted to," Williamson said of the shoe modifications. "I just know they're a little stronger than the regular Kyrie 4s, so I'd like to thank Nike for making these. But yeah, they felt very comfortable." That game, Williamson was wearing the Nike PG 2.5, Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George's signature shoe. He had worn them frequently without an issue before the oft-replayed incident that even dealt a day-after hit to Nike's stock price.
"And then they came back within a week with different alternatives to make sure that it was done right. So their immediate great response was appreciated and it was something that we have grown to expect from our relationship with them."
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