New Troubling Report Details About Zion Williamson’s Weight

The New Orleans Pelicans open their 2021-22 season tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers without star forward Zion Williamson, who's still recovering from foot surgery. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, on top of his foot healing they're are also concerns about his weight...

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When he joined the Pelicans’ recent preseason trip to Minnesota, several league personnel on hand were struck by his heavier appearance than his listed playing weight last season of 284 pounds. “I know Zion at 280, and he was not 280,” said one observer.

“These are the injuries you have to be the most concerned about, a foot injury for a guy with noted weight issues,” said one Western Conference executive.

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(The Spun)