“Ozempic shot stats incoming” – Zion Williamson’s WILD weight loss has fans trolling Pelicans superstar

The New Orleans Pelicans came into this offseason with one goal. They had to make improvements to their squad else they would lose out on the chance to be competitive in the hotly-contested NBA Western Conference. After all, last season did not end the way they wanted after young superstar, Zion Williamson ended up injured in the playoffs. That said, the 24-year-old was often criticized for not being in shape at the start of last season.

The former Duke star was at his basketball camp for kids yesterday. But what fans noticed the most looking at pictures from the event was that Williamson had lost a lot of weight. His arms looked muscular instead of filling out t-shirts like they normally did. For fans, it was staggering that he lost that much weight in a little more than three months. He might have been working out as he knew all too well when their season ended early that he could have done more.

It could be a good sign that he realizes he needs to get in shape before the next season starts. Time and again it has been mentioned that one cannot expect to play themselves into shape. That puts a lot of stress on the body and could lead to injuries down the line.

Many in the media launched scathing attacks, questioning his motivation and drive. Particularly Stephen A. Smith, who had a long series of wild trolls for the young star. Suggesting that Zion Williamson was wasting his talent at such a young age. Who would have known how far the Pelicans could have gone had Williamson not been injured in the playoffs last season.

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Fans take shots at Zion Williamson’s weight loss

Maybe he heard all those criticisms and went to work. However, fans remain unconvinced. As there is still a while to go before the regular season starts. Many suggest either he took the easy route and took weight loss medication, or he has worked himself out so that he can continue his love for food. They also think unless he stays this way or at least close to this new slimmed-down version, fans would not be convinced.

Fans seeing the photographs took to social media to call out the New Orleans Pelicans star. They want to see him maintain this when the season starts. Check out some of those reactions below:

If Zion Williamson has indeed changed his mindset, it will be good for the New Orleans Pelicans. They want to start winning. For that, they need their leading superstar to start dominating games from the first whistle.

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