Zion Williamson had a quiet offseason, free of any kind of drama. When he appeared for the Pelicans Media Day, the 24-year-old seemed fresh and well-rested. It looked like he needed the offseason since he hadn’t had one like this in a long time.
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The Pelicans star, with a wide smile on his face, admitted that the break felt like “a breath of fresh air.” Zion had a lot of time in his hands and the luxury to focus on his game more than ever. He detailed what he did during the summer and also revealed his main goal for the 2024-25 season.
The 24-year-old said, “It was a breath of fresh air to experience a summer like that. To be able to really lock in on basketball, really break down film, working on different things while in the gym. You know, working smarter was kind of the main goal for the season.”
"It was a breath of fresh air to experience a summer like that. To be able to really lock in on basketball, really break down film… Working smarter was the main goal for the season"
— Zion Williamson on his off-season pic.twitter.com/vWB5M6RPvQ
— Pelicans Film Room (@PelsFilmRoom) September 30, 2024
In his final game last season, Zion was in great form against the Lakers. He had 40 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists in 36 minutes. However, he got himself injured and had to leave the contest.
But the Pelicans forward now looks ready for a new challenge.
It seems like Zion has worked on his fitness a lot in the offseason. He looks more in shape than in his previous Media Day appearances. This could be the result of the stress-free offseason that he just had.
Last year, Zion found himself in a lot of trouble and at the center of a lot of drama.
Zion Williamson was part of several controversies
Zion has faced a lot of criticism over the years. The biggest thing that he gets flak over is his weight. However, now it seems like he has finally worked enough to put an end to those talks.
The 24-year-old has also been in the middle of contract issues, but everything pales in comparison to the personal life troubles he has been having.
All hell broke loose last year after Zion announced that he was expecting a child with the Instagram model, Ahkeema. After the announcement, several women came forward to expose the Pelicans forward for sleeping around even though he was about to be a father.
Model Yamile Taylor called him out first. She claimed that Zion flew her out and gave her courtside tickets while he had a baby on the way with another woman. After her, adult star Moriah Mills claimed that Zion fooled her by having a child with another woman when he promised to be with her if she moved to New Orleans.
In any case, it seems like Zion has moved past old controversies and is focused on the new season.
