A few days ago the images of Zion Williamson warming up before a Pelicans’ game created a certain buzz among fans and insiders as the NOLA’s long player seemed to be considerably overweight. The player, currently struggling with a recovery process due to the now famous right foot fracture occurred in the offseason, will be re-evaluated by the Pelicans’ medical staff in 2-3 weeks. In the meantime, the player has attracted ‘strange’ comments even among the legends of the league, starting with Charles Barkley who reacted in this way:
“Zion? It’s like me and Shaq having a baby.”
After a chuckle from Shaq, Charles continued with the comment:
“I’m joking, but I’m also serious. First of all, I’m worried. I’m really concerned. I’m critical, but I’ll tell you this story. One time Moses Malone had told me that I was fat and lazy. I started crying a little bit, because I couldn’t kick his ass, he was Moses Malone. But that was the turning point in my career. Zion has been hurt in the past and you shouldn’t be in that situation when you’re that young. He had leg surgery once, now he has a broken foot. He’s going to have to learn that when you get hurt, you have to watch your diet because if you put all that pressure on your feet and knees you could get hurt again. One of the veterans in New Orleans is going to have to tell him that, like Moses Malone did with me. He needs to be told clearly that he needs to get in shape because the Pelicans can’t win without him on the court.”
