“I’ve felt like this in high school”: Zion Williamson treats fans with exciting update ahead of his leadership season with New Orleans Pelicans | NBA News
Zion Williamson is back and has loads of support and faith from the front office of the New Orleans Pelicans. He attended the media availability for the New Orleans Pelicans and had several positive updates to share about his fitness. Speaking about his current fitness status, he said that he has ‘felt like this in high school and college days.’ He also shared the workouts that he tried in the offseason with the Pelicans trainer.After having spent four years with Zion, the front office has pinned high hopes on the power forward, and he is also looking forward to giving a terrific season to the fans. However, fans had a field day commenting on Ben Simmons’ post on X, which covered a snippet from Zion’s media availability. They had hilarious reactions to zesty updates provided by the Pelicans’ power guard. It is worth knowing that Zion has hardly ever played a full season because of his injuries, and so, his claims met thumbs down from the fans.
Zion Williamson opens up about his fitness status at Pelicans’ media availability
New Orleans Pelicans’ power guard, Zion Williamson, gave a clear view of his fitness at the Pelicans’ media day. He looked fitter than ever, and his words exuded child-like excitement. His words felt like words of assurance to the Pelicans’ fans. Sharing how he dedicated his offseason to some serious fitness goals, he said:“We came up with a plan, and from boxing to working out on the football field a lot, to just different random workouts. And during that time frame last year, I really felt a shift in my body to where I would look at him and go, dude, it feels good to feel good.”Further, he said, “I haven’t felt like this since college, high school, just where I can walk in the gym and I’m like, it just, I feel good.”Zion also shared how the Pelicans’ front office welcomed him for the upcoming season and entrusted him with responsibilities. He called those discussions ‘man-to-man conversations,’ which boosted him to be accountable and responsible. Zion’s two-time All-Star status, ability to deliver numbers, and playmaking skills, combined with the physical transformation, have all the ingredients that make him a bankable player for the Pelicans. His best performance in the 2024-25 season was against the Phoenix Suns in February, in which his statistics read 27-11-10. He also delivered his first triple-double, leading the Pelicans to a 126-114 victory. But the Pelicans had to shut him down for the next five games in March when he suffered a lower back injury in Minnesota.
Fans find Zion Williamson’s claims not easy to digest
Though Zion Williamson is brimming with confidence and has positive updates about his health, his claims could not convince the fans. They expressed their thoughts on the New Orleans Pelicans’ power guard’s fitness status with hilarious comments. @j0sh3ooo, commenting on his inconsistent presence in games, wrote, “I’m sure all 3 games he plays in this season will be awesome”@GilmerFilmerMN commented, “Looks like mid career Denzel about to drop a A level Mystery thriller”@BradGluckman4 taunted, “Trade an unprotected pick for his replacement will get him in shape fast!”@@october_Blue_2 wrote, “He always looks like an MVP candidate in September.”
Fans’ comments on Zion Williamson’s fitness updaten(Source:X)
Zion Williamson’s words were a fantastic update, but the real test awaits him on the court. He has a big task of proving the fans and critics wrong, as currently, the fans have not resonated the confidence with which he has talked about his next season’s plans. Meanwhile, he can have a sigh of relief as the Pelicans’ top executives have shown faith in him and want to assign him a leadership role for the upcoming season, as per Pelicans’ Basketball Operations Head Joe Dumars.Also Read: “I’ve talked to Zion…”: New Orleans Pelicans head had golden advice for Zion Williamson taking up bigger challenge in franchise
