Worlds collided Monday at Saints training camp as two of New Orleans' biggest stars came together.
Saints quarterback Drew Brees welcomed Pelicans rookie and first-overall NBA Draft pick Zion Williamson with a game of catch at the NFL team's facility after Williamson agreed to participate in their daily quarterback challenge the day before.
. @DrewBrees ▶️ @ZionWilliamson 👀 #SaintsCamp @PelicansNBA pic.twitter.com/RnDccCX9Ny
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 29, 2019
It’s on: @Zionwilliamson accepts @drewbrees ’ challenge to compete in a #SaintsQBs Challenge! ⚜️ pic.twitter.com/FOPjPH1nvg
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 29, 2019
And Williamson proved he's one gifted athlete as they combined the two sports for the challenge.
AIR ZION 🚀
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 29, 2019
Casual 50+ yard throw#SaintsQBs | @ZionWilliamson pic.twitter.com/Xk89IVLgQV
💪 @ZionWilliamson and @AlvinKamara in the #SaintsQBs challenge! #SaintsCamp pic.twitter.com/G0oqYiiwl0
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 30, 2019
Sunday's challenge featured target practice using Gatorade bottles, so perhaps Williamson got off a little easy.
Today's #SaintsQBs Challenge: @Gatorade bottle bash! #SaintsCamp @teddyb_h2o @JT_theQB4th @T_Hill4 @drewbrees pic.twitter.com/rdUmdY30IL
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 29, 2019
Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater also got in some reps, but he traded the football for a basketball.
Don’t let @teddyb_h2o get hot 🔥 #SaintsQBs pic.twitter.com/IiZeLcVx5D
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 29, 2019
Saints running back Alvin Kamara also took some shots.
An extra guest appearance for the #SaintsQBs challenge: @A_kamara6 🔥 pic.twitter.com/K8YDvZI2Jf
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 29, 2019
The Saints held their fourth practice and second with pads Monday after opening camp last Thursday.