[ad_1] Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/Twitter New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has come to the defense of teammate Zion Williamson, who has faced substantial criticism regarding his conditioning. Recent comments from NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley, along with sports analyst Stephen A. Smith and Zion’s former teammate JJ Redick, have pointed out concerns…
[ad_1] Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/Twitter Renowned sports analyst Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words as he criticized New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson for what he perceives as visible weight issues. Smith expressed his concerns after attending the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal, where the Lakers dominated the Pelicans with a score of 133-89. “He looks…
[ad_1] Zion Williamson’s lack of conditioning has come under the microscope once again with the former number one draft pick appearing to be especially overweight in recent weeks. The criticism surrounding Williamson and his weight only intensified when his New Orleans Pelicans suffered an embarrassing 133-89 loss to the Lakers in the NBA Cup semi-final…
[ad_1] Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/Twitter Zion Williamson’s physical preparedness faced criticism on Thursday when the New Orleans Pelicans suffered a significant defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers in the In-Season Tournament semifinals. The stark contrast in speed and energy between the 38-year-old LeBron James and Williamson became a focal point. Repeatedly, the Pelicans have emphasized…
[ad_1] Charles Barkley has voiced his concerns about Zion Williamson’s conditioning, and didn’t hold back when talking about his lacklustre performance against the Kings. In Monday’s In-Season Tournament elimination game against the Kings, Zion went missing. The 2019 number one Draft pick scored ten points, to go with six rebounds and six assists, while his…
[ad_1] Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/Twitter The New Orleans Pelicans’ standout player Zion Williamson recently discussed with Mark Medina of SportsNaut how he has managed to overcome his injury history and maintain his presence on the court this season. Despite not being utilized in back-to-back games, Williamson has participated in 15 out of 19 games so…
[ad_1] Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram led the New Orleans Pelicans (9-7) to a 116-106 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (6-8), putting an end to the Clippers’ three-game winning streak. Williamson showcased his dominance with a season-high 32 points, while Ingram added 30, marking a triumphant conclusion to the Pelicans’ group play in the…
