Zion’s work ethic casts doubt on his future in New Orleans

Following a disappointing comeback season by which he performed simply 31 video games, Zion Williamson’s summer time hasn’t gone a lot better. Other than some embarrassing private points, Zion noticed his identify come up in trade rumors ahead of the draft. Regardless of being a celebrity when wholesome, the New Orleans Pelicans’ obvious willingness to think about buying and selling him says so much.

Whereas they didn’t transfer him, he has appeared in solely 108 video games over 4 years as a result of a number of accidents and has additionally seen his work ethic known as into query by each the staff and his teammates. In truth, new feedback seem to indicate Zion is doubling down amid the criticism, probably to the detriment of his sport.

“Now, from what I’ve been informed, he’s proven little interest in creating any of these tips [floaters and pull-up jumpers],” Fox Sports activities One’s Ric Bucher stated about Zion.

Zion’s work ethic casts doubt on his future in New Orleans.

If true, then it’s the very last thing Pelicans followers ought to wish to hear about their finest gamers’ improvement. For a participant who depends a lot on his athleticism and for somebody who’s injured as a lot as he’s, it’s regarding that he hasn’t taken the time accidents have afforded him to work on including extra ability to his sport.

Few folks count on him to change into a high-volume 3-point shooter, given how seldom he truly makes an attempt them. Be that as it might, his not at the least engaged on a mid-range sport seems to validate considerations about his work ethic. It additionally casts doubt on whether or not one of many extra hyped number-one picks of the final 10 years ever lives as much as his potential.

With the NBA preseason lower than 90 days away, we’ll see whether or not Zion can keep wholesome. If he can, then his lack of a floater and jumper won’t matter, at the least within the quick time period. Nevertheless, for the longevity of his profession, Zion might want to put in additional work on his sport.

• Revealed on 07/12/2023 at 12:00 PM
• Final up to date at 07/12/2023 at 12:00 PM