Watch out, America.

Zion Williamson might be back. For real this time.

The enigmatic New Orleans Pelicans star was the star attraction in the history-making first game involving an NBA team on Australian soil, and lived up to the billing with a strong if brief performance as his side downed Melbourne United 107-97.

But, more importantly, Williamson looked to be in the best shape of his NBA career, with the slimmed-down 25-year-old primed for a shot at a full season - having never played more than 70.

“Just physically, Zion looks about as good and as in-shape as I’ve seen him since Duke (his university),” The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie tweeted.

Williamson had 15 points in 15 minutes in the first half, plus five assists and two steals, going five of eight from the field, before resting for

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