The NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly repeatedly told their star forward Zion Williamson that he needs to improve his diet and conditioning, but the 2019 number one overall draft pick refuses to listen, according to Christian Clark of NOLA.com
Pelicans “have repeatedly stressed to [Zion] Williamson that his diet and conditioning need to improve,” but the former No. 1 pick “doesn’t listen,” per @cclark_13 of The Times-Picayune pic.twitter.com/sl4logTLz4
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 8, 2023
Williamson was arguably the most hyped draft prospect in the NBA since LeBron James graced the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school student in 2002. Zion’s high-flying dunks captured the attention of the nation, landing him spots on ESPN’s SportsCenter Top Ten before he even committed to play college ball at Duke.
His enticing athleticism made him…