"He’s a better athlete now than he’s ever been" - Conditioning coach reflects on former no. 1 overall NBA pick's progress as he gears up for comeback season
"He dominates in ways even Luka cannot dominate”- NBA analyst asserts Zion is better than Luka and other young All-Stars, says he’s "unstoppable" when healthy
“Us big guys are sensitive when you start talking about our weight, so I know he coming back with that force” - Shaquille O'Neal says 1x All-Star will dominate next season
NBA News Roundup: Zion Williamson speaks out on getting hate from unknown people, LeBron James addresses Bronny's college prospects, and more - August 17, 2022
NBA Rumors Roundup: Permutations in Zion Willamson's contract debunked by NBA insider, Cleveland Cavaliers and young guard have a 'fairly large gap' in negotiations, and more - August 2, 2022
“This is literally for his better health and judgement” - Jalen Rose supports the New Orleans Pelicans over their stance on 1x All-Star, says the weight limit should be 275
“This season right here is going to say everything we need to know about this young brother” - Kendrick Perkins believes 1x All-Star's performance and character will be in the spotlight next season
“When Charles Barkley first started playing he was chubby, plump” - Rob Parker believes a weight check clause could derail 1x All-Star, believes he’ll be worried about the wrong things
“He said he lost 40 pounds or something when he got into the league and the rest was history” - Chris Broussard cites Charles Barkley’s example to highlight Zion Williamson’s weight issues
“His off-the-court habits are not where they should be” - Former NBA champion says Zion Williamson has been given an offensive lineman clause in his contract
“I just hope that we don’t get cut short of what I think is gonna be a phenomenal NBA career” - NBA analyst expresses concern over Zion Williamson’s longevity because of his physical style
NBA Rumors Roundup: Nothing has changed on the Kevin Durant situation a month into his trade request, Zion Williamson's max contract has a 'weight clause' and more | July 29, 2022
“KD on that team with a healthy Zion could be a very dangerous” - Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo believes the Pelicans can come up with a package for Kevin Durant centered around 1x All-Star
"What he didn't do was take his narrative into his own hands by not speaking" - Pelicans' EVP of Basketball Operations admits organization could have controlled the narrative around Zion Williamson better
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