“Zion Williamson really having a problem running with all that weight he’s gained”: NBA Twitter reacts as the Pelicans youngster was spotted running on the court before the Knicks game

Advait Jajodia | 31/10/2021
“Zion Williamson can barely even lift his feet off the ground”: NBA Twitter erupts as the Pels youngster was seen shooting around prior to the Mavs matchup

Before the New Orleans Pelicans-New York Knicks game tipped off, a heavy-looking Zion Williamson was seen running on the court.

The New Orleans Pelicans have played 7 games in this young season so far, and fans are yet to see Zion Williamson in action. Sitting out with an apparent foot injury, Williamson has visibly gained some weight this offseason.

On Saturday night, NOLA lost the 6th game of their season,  witnessing RJ Barrett drop a career-high 35 points. Before the Knicks-Pelicans game tipped-off, fans got to see Zion make his first appearance on the court this season, where he was seen warming up.

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While many fans are happy to see the 21-year-old rehab from his injury, the All-Star’s huge increase in weight has been alarming for many including the Pels trainers and front office.

NBA Twitter reacts to Zion Williamson warm up on the court before the Knicks-Pelicans game

NBA Twitter went crazy with their reactions as soon as the clip of Zion warming went viral.

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Zion’s physique should really be a concern for the team. While fans hope to see him take on the court soon, the organisation will have to make sure he’s 100% fit to play to prevent any further gruesome injuries. Till that time, we hope the 6-foot-7 forward continues to work on rehabbing his foot, suit up for NOLA as soon as possible and help them grab some wins.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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