Stephen A. Smith on Pelicans shutting down Zion Williamson: ‘The word bust comes to mind’
"The problem is he's rarely available."
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Shannon Sharpe: The media cares more about Zion Williamson’s career than he does
"I can't want something for you more than you want it for yourself."
Zion Williamson walks out on Pelicans media day over Kendrick Lamar question
"Like, I really gotta sit up here and talk about how good of an artist he is?"
The complete history of Stephen A. Smith linking star players with the New York Knicks
Pelicans announcer Antonio Daniels erupts after ‘dangerous’ play
Pelicans announcer Antonio Daniels vehemently disagreed with a close call where Gary Harris dove toward Zion Williamson's knees.
Colin Cowherd takes a shot at New Orleans
"You think he looks like he lost 25 pounds? Nobody in New Orleans has abs."
Stephen A. Smith hypes up Zion Williamson turnaround while Michael Wilbon can’t let go of fat jokes
Stephen A. is at least doing the bare minimum.
Stephen A. Smith, New Orleans Pelicans continue social media beef over Zion Williamson’s weight
"You have the same amount of playoff series victories as you do names! And you are talking about me?"
Jalen Rose rips media for trashing athletes after Stephen A. Smith fat shamed Zion Williamson
"Dear Athletes media folks gone trash you for fame, get paid then apologize when the check clears."
Stephen A. Smith ripped for ‘inappropriate and lazy’ Zion Williamson criticism
“I felt what Stephen A. said this morning of Zion was completely inappropriate and lazy."
Antonio Daniels blasts referees during Heat-Pelicans fight
"This is what happens when officials don't call fouls!"
Pelicans troll Stephen A. Smith, who won’t stop fat-shaming Zion Williamson
"It's about how many burgers he's eating and whether or not he's going to be in shape or is he going to keep eating McDonald's and keep having chefs clamoring for him to come to their restaurants."
Has criticism of Zion Williamson gone too far?
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal clarify criticism over Zion Williamson’s physical fitness
"His response is telling me he's not ready."
Stephen A. Smith really wants you to know he thinks Zion Williamson is fat
"Something's gotta give, and I hope it's Zion giving more effort and less chewing."
Dan Le Batard defends Zion Williamson after Stephen A. Smith barbs, identifies with weight issues
"Maybe he struggles with his weight for reasons that he's still to young to know about because I'm 50-bleeping-four and I still don't know why I struggle with my weight."
JJ Redick shreds Zion Williamson over physical fitness, discipline, lack of buy-in
"Zion Williamson has not bought into his own career."
Bill Simmons is attempting to piss off just about everyone this week
“Are we sure Bradley Beal instead of Landry Shamet makes any difference in the Nuggets series?"
Larry Nance Jr defends Zion Williamson from Skip Bayless’ criticism
"Don’t listen to people saying things just to get views"
Howard Beck on SI Zion Williamson cover: ‘The interest in him is immense.’
"The guy's still just 22 years old, and in the brief time we've seen him, barely a full season's worth of games over three years, he's been historically dominant, historically efficient as a scorer."
Charles Barkley expresses concern for Zion Williamson’s weight, recalling when Moses Malone lectured him
"Moses Malone said to me, he said I was fat and lazy. And I started to cry a little bit... and it was a turning point in my career.”
The national TV bet on the Pelicans looks a lot worse after Zion Williamson’s injury
Williamson is out six to eight weeks, which is not great for the Pelicans' upcoming lineup of national TV appearances.
Jay Williams dunked on Doug Gottlieb’s ridiculous claim that ratings are about schools, not athletes
"How do these things keep coming out of your mouth Doug?"
The 2019-20 NBA on TNT schedule will feature a whole lot more of the Clippers and Pelicans
Zion Williamson and the Pelicans and Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers will be prominently featured on TNT this year.
Even with earthquake, ESPN sees highest-rated NBA Summer League telecast numbers ever
The Zion Effect continues...