The basketball world is abuzz with rumors and speculation as the NBA offseason approaches, and one name that continues to dominate the headlines is Zion Williamson. Lately, the 2023 All-Star starter has been in the spotlight for all the wrong rasons. Reports indicate that the New Orleans Pelicans, the team that drafted Williamson as the first overall pick in 2019, are seriously considering trading their young star this summer. The decision to potentially part ways with the electrifying forward has raised eyebrows and sparked intense debates among fans and analysts alike. In this article, we delve into the reasons behind the Pelicans’ rumored decision and explore the potential impact it could have on both the franchise and the future of one of the league’s brightest talents.
Off-court drama with porn star Moriah Mills
Just recently, after revealing his baby and the baby mama, Ahkeema, Zion Williamson got slammed by another social media icon and former porn star, Moriah Mills. Mills lambasted Zion on Twitter and has been calling him out for days now. The tweets are NSFW, but if you’d like to take a look at them, feel free to go to Moriah Mills’ official Twitter account. Now, Moriah Mills is threatening to drop sex tapes with Zion Williamson online. Moreover, she even wants the New Orleans Pelicans to trade him now. This created huge waves on Twitter and broke the whole internet.
UPDATE: Adult film star Moriah Mills says she is dropping her sex tapes with Zion Williamson and she tells the Pelicans to trade him NOW đłđ¤Ż pic.twitter.com/UohwyCJMdG
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) June 20, 2023
Unfortunately, this drama isn’t looking good for Zion. According to a report by NBA insider and SNY reporter Ian Begley, the New Orleans Pelicans organization is shocked by Zion’s recent off-court fiasco.
âHigh-ranking members of the organization have been dismayed by recent off-court developments around Williamson, as other outlets have noted. The organization recently fired assistant coach Teresa Weatherspoon, a Naismith Hall of Famer, who was instrumental in the development of several young Pelicans, including Williamson. Those reading the tea leaves may surmise that Weatherspoonâs firing was related to the teamâs issues with Williamson,â Ian Begley wrote in his report.
Recent off-court events surrounding Zion Williamson have shocked high-ranking members of the Pelicans organization.
âHigh-ranking members of the organization have been dismayed by recent off-court developments around Williamson, as other outlets have noted. The organization⌠pic.twitter.com/zKwIxBIETw
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 19, 2023
Injuries, injuries, and more injuries
Zion Williamson was drafted first overall in 2019. Before entering the league, the Duke star was already considered one of the best prospects since LeBron James. Standing at 6-foot-8 and 300 pounds, Zion was surely a freak of nature with how high he can jump despite his weight. His emphatic dunks and extreme athleticism made him a powerhouse name in college and in the NBA. However, with his body and style of play, it was inevitable that he would suffer injuries – and he truly did.
When healthy, Zion can get 25.8 points and 7 boards a night. The only problem is, he can never stay uninjured. In four seasons, the 22-year-old only played 114 games out of the total 328. Although he only played 29 games in the 2022-2023 season, he was still selected as an All-Star starter. There’s no doubt that if only Zion is available, he can dominate and put up big numbers. Sadly, that’s the very dilemma the New Orleans Pelicans are having in the last four years.
Right now, it seems that the New Orleans Pelicans are really firm on their decision to trade Zion Williamson
As great as he was in his short stint in New Orleans, Zion’s time with them could end within this week. There have been rumored trade packages involving Zion that would send the All-Star forward to Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trailblazers, or any team that would like to take a chance at him. Could we finally be seeing Zion in another uniform next season?
Zion Williamson doesnât have a relationship with the Pelicansâ organization đł
âThere is no relationship between Zion and the organization. And minimal relationship between Zion and his teammates, from what I understand.â
(Via @WindhorstESPN / h/t @RealGM ) pic.twitter.com/w8MCV3LD25
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 16, 2023
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