Zion Williamson Is Being Praised For His Actions Following Terrorist Attack In New Orleans

Zion Williamson has not played in a game since November 6th but is being applauded for his latest actions involving the New Orleans community.

The New Orleans Pelicans star forward made a donation in support of the victims of the deadly New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

ESPN’s Malika Andrews announced on Friday that he would donate $100,000 to the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Tragedy Fund, saying, “As a father, son, and someone who loves the community, this hit me hard. This isn’t just about money—it’s about standing together and making sure no one feels alone.”

In the wake of the deadly attack on Bourbon street earlier this week, Pelicans star Zion Williamson is donating $100,000 to the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Tragedy fund, telling ESPN: “As a father, son and someone who loves the community, this hit me hard. This isn't just…

— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) January 3, 2025

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the decorated US Army veteran, mowed down 14 people with a truck in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

Williamson has missed most of the Pelicans season as they sit with a 5-29 record.

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Zion Williamson Once Donated $250K to Jefferson Parish Schools

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has always been thoughtful.

This week, Williamson made a $100,000 donation to the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Tragedy fund after a man named Shamsud-Din Jabbar intentionally drove into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter and killed 14.

Back in 2023, the Zion Williamson Foundation donated $250,000 to students in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

His money went toward helping students purchase school uniforms needed after consolidations necessitated them changing schools.

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