David Griffin carefully managed expectations for Zion Williamson after the New Orleans Pelicans selected the Duke forward with the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Griffin warned overeager fans that Williamson still needs to learn how to win in the NBA.

"This is Jrue Holiday's team. Zion is going to be learning how to win at a really high level. At some point, if there is a time that the baton gets passed in terms of who is expected to carry us to win games, it will. That is not now," said Griffin. 

Griffin also added that Williamson's role is not to be a franchise savior. 

"Let Zion be that kid. Don't write this like he is here to save this franchise. He is not. He is here to join this family."