Zion Suspended

[jeffrey236]

Zion late for flight, suspended 1 game by Pels

The Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for one game for a violation of team policies, with sources telling ESPN's Shams Charania that Williamson was late to a team flight to Philadelphia on Thursday.

www.espn.com

Not a good sign at all. Something tells me he’s not long for the Pelicans. A trade before the deadline seems very possible, as they start a total rebuild. That may be best for both parties.

 

[christophero]

Not gonna be a popular take but I'm over him.
Talented but seems like a complete knucklehead.

 

[kingbluedevil]

Not gonna be a popular take but I'm over him.
Talented but seems like a complete knucklehead.

Agree and a shame that he will not listen to advise about getting in shape

 

[The_Only_Blue]

It's a shame. So much talent and coulda been one of the new faces of the NBA. Smh

 

[sheyduke]

He wanted out of the Pelicans . His agent and Family talked him into taking the max contract . If I was him I’d look forward to a trade . He’s been mentioned in plenty while on injury the last two years . It’s not his weight or being in shape . He doesn’t trust their training staff nor does Brandon Ingram . Both want out . Name me one thing the Pelicans have done since the expansion draft ? When they were the Hornets? They’ve had Chris Paul and Anthony Davis and never built around them . He was in his best shape coming into this NBA season and still got hurt . Ingram the same . Sounds like to me he’s forcing his way out .

 

[sheyduke]

It's a shame. So much talent and coulda been one of the new faces of the NBA. Smh

Seriously with the Pelicans ?

 

[The_Only_Blue]

Why not? He was the biggest thing in basketball (NBA or college) when he was in college.The team just can't stay healthy. Whether that's on the staff or the players I don't know. What I do know is that Zion hasn't done anything to help himself out. It's not hard. So what, you're not happy...You're getting paid a ton of money to play a game.

The reason I saw he got suspended was because he was late for the team plane. Like I said, it's not hard.

 

[kingbluedevil]

He is only getting paid 36 million this year by the Pelicans. How many games has he played? He did apologize to the organization for being late for the plane trip

 

[The_Only_Blue]

He is only getting paid 36 million this year by the Pelicans. How many games has he played? He did apologize to the organization for being late for the plane trip

7 games this year. 191 for his career.

My assumption is that he's been late plenty of times and this was the last straw before a suspension. Highly doubt they would have suspended him on the first offense.

 

[kingbluedevil]

I'm not sure Zion was listening to Coach K story about making sure you get on the right bus. Only let good people on your bus. Trade him to the Lakers maybe JJ can get him on the right track. The Pelicans can release him after this season.

 

[christophero]

If he doesn't care why should I? It's one thing after another with this guy.

 

[pisgah101]

It’s not his weight lol. I personally think his family hasn’t been the best in decision making and seems a little controlling

 

[Mac9192]

I don’t follow Duke’s players when they leave. What I do know is the almighty dollar is making immature 18-19 year olds very rich, but not smarter.
Multiple years learning under good leadership is a better formula for most of these kids than the shit show we have in the nba right now.