3 After some high-profile errors in Erik ten Hag’s first season as Manchester United manager, the Dutchman decided to move on from David de Gea. The Spaniard left after 12 years and with academy graduate Dean Henderson, and on-loan keepers Martin Dubravka and Jack Butland also departing, there was a need to revamp the entire…
>Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/Twitter NBA legend Charles Barkley continues to advocate for Zion Williamson to lose weight and improve his shape. In a recent episode of Club Shay Shay hosted by Shannon Sharpe, Barkley stressed the importance of getting in shape during summer and not attempting to do that during the season because it won’t…
Zion Williamson has been putting in extra hours in the gym ever since he strained his left hamstring last week during his team’s Play-in tournament loss against the Lakers. The Pelicans star is focusing on his conditioning and weight room lifting to recover quickly and return to help his team in their first-round series against…
Zion Williamson spoke with the media on Tuesday and said there’s a “realistic” chance he returns from his hamstring injury during the playoffs. Williamson suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the New Orleans Pelicans loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Play-In last Tuesday. Williamson said the extent of the injury isn’t…
Last night, playoffs did technically start in the NBA. It’s not the official playoffs, but rather the play-in tournament. In the early window, the Los Angeles Lakers were on the road to face the New Orleans Pelicans. This was their second straight game vs. each other after meeting on the final day of the regular…
Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/X The New Orleans Pelicans reported that Zion Williamson has a left hamstring strain, as confirmed by an MRI conducted today. Williamson will undergo a re-examination in about two weeks. The Pelicans are set to face the Sacramento Kings on Friday in a crucial match for the last playoff spot in the…
Zion Williamson has teased us many times before. It’s been an annual tradition for photos to emerge of Williamson seemingly in great physical condition during the preseason, only for him to enter the regular season out of shape. But it appears Zion has finally come good. Yes, there have been more promising photos: But there’s…
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, New Orleans Pelicans’ phenom Zion Williamson has undergone a dramatic transformation, shedding 25 or more pounds in recent months. Williamson’s commitment to improving his fitness has been a key factor in the Pelicans’ success this season, as reported by Windhorst on The Hoop Collective podcast. Since December, Williamson’s dedication to…
Zion Williamson has declared his interest in competing in the NBA Dunk Contest. However, his comments came with one caveat: he is only willing to compete if and when he is named an All-Star. “I’ve got to do my part and make the All-Star game,” Williamson said after the New Orleans Pelicans’ emphatic 139-98 win…
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle marveled at the physicality and skillset of Zion Williamson when applauding Myles Turner’s defense following Wednesday’s 123-114 home win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (23 points/3 rebounds/4 assists/10-20 FG/1-2 3-PT/2-5 FT). (via Indiana Pacers): “Myles took the challenge, it’s a tough challenge. That is one physical force. That’s like…
