This year was supposed to be Zion Williamson’s big comeback season, and fans expected him to remain healthy and for the Pelicans to thrive.
Instead, Williamson has only played in eight games and the Pelicans are one of the worst teams in the league.
There are many reasons for New Orleans’ problems, but Shannon Sharpe pointed his criticism at Williamson and his physical state.
Speaking on “First Take,” per Legion Hoops, Sharpe said:
“Zion has spent a lot of time on the court – it just happen to be in the mall, it’s the food court… He needs a change of eatery. Stop going and eating everything that you see, bro. That’s embarrassing.”
Shannon Sharpe calls out Zion Williamson 😳
“Zion has spent a lot of time on the court – it just happen to be in the mall, it’s the food court… He needs a change of eatery. Stop going and eating everything that you see, bro. That’s embarrassing.”
(via @FirstTake, h/t… pic.twitter.com/aXBPiY74ZI
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 13, 2025
Sharpe isn’t the first person to make pointed remarks about Williamson’s body and weight.
Sadly, he probably won’t be the last.
While Williamson definitely looks better than he did in the past, he is still facing physical problems, and this season has been impacted by injuries yet again.
Some fans believe the injuries are caused by simple mishaps and bad luck, but others feel that Williamson doesn’t take good care of his body.
During his eight games, Williamson has averaged 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists.
He has shown that he can still be a dynamic and explosive player, but it seems he can never be fully healthy.
This has a lot of people wondering if the Pelicans will let him go soon in a blockbuster trade.
The team is reportedly open to parting ways with him, but no one knows which teams could be in the mix to get him.
Will Williamson be able to start a fresh, new chapter if he is traded, or will people like Sharpe continue to comment on his weight and conditioning?
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