Zion Williams has yet to play a single game for the New Orleans Pelicans this season due to a foot injury and has spent most of his time away from the team entirely. spent down. Former Pelicans player and current ESPN basketball commentator JJ Redick publicly accused Zion of not being a better teammate on “First Take” today.
Zion is the talented No. 1 pick who entered the NBA through the draft in 2019. He was also highly regarded when he first entered the NBA, but injuries have always accompanied him throughout his career. As of now, Zion has only represented the team in 85 games in three seasons. “As an athlete, when you play a team sport, it’s your responsibility to put your heart and soul into it,” Redick said on the show. The job, on your teammates. It’s your responsibility, but we don’t see that from Zion.”
Redick said he had expressed his concerns to Zion while he was playing in New Orleans. “This is something I discussed with Zion when I was on the team, and now it’s back to his rookie season.” Redick said .
Notably, during the All-Star Weekend festivities, CJ McCollum said in an interview that he hasn’t had a relationship with Zion since he was traded from the Blazers to the Pelicans at the trade deadline. Communication: “I haven’t spoken to him (Zion) directly…I’ve spoken to some of the people around him and hope to sit down with him soon.” Today, though, McKellar Mu told ESPN’s Malika Andrews that he has spoken to Zion.
In response, Redick said he was not surprised at all by Zion’s performance. “It’s kind of weird to me. As teammates, you’re expected to follow general etiquette, I’m not the best player on any team I’ve been on, but if there’s a possibility of a buyout, it’s a trade. Possibilities, I’ll always reach out to my teammates. It just shows that you’re not at all invested in this team, in this collective, in this city. I know he (Zion) was injured and left the team, but you guys Just traded for one of the 50 best scorers in the league, someone who’s going to be your partner. You reach out and say hi is the bare minimum,” Redick said. “That’s what we see in Zion. A pattern of behavior. I’m his teammate and I can describe him as an independent teammate, that’s the most accurate description.”
“Yeah, when he (Zion) is on the court, he’s 100 percent amazing, he looks great. No one can do what he does on the basketball court…but As a teammate, you have your own behavior pattern, which is worrying,” Redick said.
Notably, the Pelicans did not mention Zion in an email promoting the season ticket renewal. In addition, Pelicans head coach Willie Green said when Zion is in his current state, the latter is very frustrated and he needs to work hard to get out of the predicament and continue to overcome obstacles caused by injuries.Return to Sohu, see more
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