“Kevin Durant had foot injuries early in his career, how’s it working out for him right now?” - Alan Hahn believes 1x NBA All-Star and his agent should hold out for a max contract this summer, says they should refuse a deal with conditions
"He played a season being historically good as Point Zion" - New Orleans Pelicans VP David Griffin on giving Zion Williamson a max extension, calls it a "pretty easy decision"
“You know what New Orleans… Now I’m going to the Lakers” - Shaquille O’Neal says Zion Williamson should take $90 million for 3 years and play well, says Zion doesn’t have a weight problem
"His parents should have said, 'young man, we're getting you a chef" - 11x All-Star makes hilarious claim when asked about being hypothetically offered Zion Williamson's $200 million max deal
NBA Rumors: "The big drama this summer is about Zion's contract" - Insider reveals New Orleans Pelicans not willing to completely guarantee forward's extension
NBA Rumor Roundup : Boston Celtics veteran in line for a huge bonus, New Orleans Pelicans superstar could see complications with contract extension in the future, and more - May 30th, 2022
“I’m nervous as hell man.… Maybe he’s Joel Embiid” - Shannon Sharpe says he would give 1-time All-Star a max deal, believes the latter should take advice from Charles Barkley
“You want to stick around, and play the game as long as you can” - Vince Carter says 1-time All-Star needs to get himself together and be healthy to have leverage this off-season
“If you didn’t have the sensation that you want to be part of that at that moment, there’s something seriously wrong with you” - David Griffin on ‘challenging’ negotiations with former lottery pick
“If he became a two-guard, a shooting guard in the NBA, he will have a GOAT-like career” - Gilbert Arenas says former number 1 draft pick can be like Dwyane Wade, says he needs to lose a bit of weight
“Everything that I said on that clip that went viral in regards to Zion I had said to his face” - JJ Redick on calling Zion Williamson a “standoffish” teammate
“Zion walked in like the most popular player since LeBron James” - Marc J. Spears believes the Pelicans are a top 4 team in the west with Zion Williamson
“You don’t keep a Ferrari in a garage for an entire year and then go put it in a race” - Richard Jefferson believes the Pelicans did the right thing in keeping Zion Williamson off the court in the playoffs
"It was an encouraging last couple of months for New Orleans basketball" - Zach Lowe says it’s a no-brainer for Zion Williamson to take big money and extend his contact with the Pelicans
NBA Rumors Roundup: LA Lakers to retain 3 key role players; Zion Williamson’s contract situation with the New Orleans Pelicans and more | 29th April 2022
"Screw the family, your coaches, your friends!" - Charles Barkley appeals to injury-plagued former All-Star to be a better player for himself, Shaquille O'Neal discusses how he needs to improve his nutrition
"Know you are holding title-contention for the Pelicans in your hands" - Stephen A. Smith on injury-plagued former All-Star, also calls Brandon Ingram a star after Pelicans succumb to Phoenix Suns
"If you throw in Zion for 15 minutes a game off the bench" - Jeff Van Gundy offers an intriguing solution for New Orleans Pelicans to prevail over Phoenix Suns
"Zion Williamson is important to the entire franchise and the future of New Orleans Pelicans" - NBA insider believes Pelicans should unleash secret weapon Zion Williamson on Phoenix Suns
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