Aussie Dyson Daniels picked at No.9 in NBA draft and will join Zion Williamson at New Orleans

Teenage Aussie sensation Dyson Daniels joins superstar Zion Williamson at the New Orleans Pelicans after being selected at pick eight in the NBA draft

• The 19-year-old has had a rapid rise and debuted for the Boomers at just 17
• He elected to play in the G League Ignite, bypassing the US college system
• It was a move that paid off, as he led that league in steals and assists
• He will now join former No.1 pick Williamson in a potent New Orleans outfit 

By Josh Alston For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 21:24 EDT, 23 June 2022 | Updated: 22:31 EDT, 23 June 2022