Zion Williamson looks like he’s in great shape coming into the season.
Last year while he sat out with an injury, there were rumors that Zion had ballooned up to 330 pounds.
Zion Williamson is rumored to weigh near 330 pounds as he tries to rehab his injured right foothttps://t.co/IHu8Nq7P0z
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) December 8, 2021
Back in December, a photo of Zion looking huge also went viral.
https://twitter.com/ClutchPage/status/1467715746377736195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1467715746377736195%7Ctwgr%5E1b0f9b465e2e107cf93cfba8e7f2f6d6bfa41c4c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrobible.com%2Fsports%2Farticle%2Fzion-williamson-overweight-picture%2F
On Monday, Zion showed up to the Pelicans’ media day, and he looked lean and ripped compared to last year.
Zion in shape 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/aDrWmnvvnz
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) September 26, 2022
Here are some comparison pics of Zion from last year’s media day.
Zion looking a bit slimmer since last years media day pic.twitter.com/V2ChFl0QN9
— Ted Buddwell 🏀🏈 (@TedBuddy8) September 26, 2022
Zion Media Day 2021 vs Zion Media Day 2022 pic.twitter.com/oNW9rjTzsY
— keepthebeat (@keepthebeat88) September 26, 2022
While speaking to the media, Zion confirmed that he feels at his “best” right now.
"I feel like I'm at my best right now… Moving faster, jumping higher. I feel great."
–@Zionwilliamson pic.twitter.com/8GPlRBsxnl
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 26, 2022
Zion says he’s surprised with the things he can do now that he’s leaner.
"I'm in the gym and something happens… I'm like 'Oh man, I can really do that! That's different!'" 🤣 pic.twitter.com/pQpzfJPXZV
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 26, 2022
Fans were impressed with the new Zion.
I am honestly so excited to see this man healthy and hooping, laut aao NBA https://t.co/ARIIMr1bQP
— MJ's fadeaway (@notsanghvi) September 26, 2022
Glad he's healthy. Ready to see the Pelicans as a full unit this year, could be a special year. https://t.co/EdM6ajM8VN
— Kyle (@Kyles_Take) September 26, 2022
1st team All-NBA season incoming https://t.co/0fq9bseVDV
— ⚡ (@Azyyyraaa) September 26, 2022
Zion gone punish these boys this season.🔥 https://t.co/t7Zv9Tq0Tw
— D’Courtland Christian (DC) (@Dcrealspill) September 26, 2022
👀🔥 brotha looking lean. Pelicans are going to be fun to watch & they on they way to be a good team in the nba, imo 2yrs til title contention depending on certain things https://t.co/6I6aY1pTjL
— The Beautiful Struggle (@TheLakeShow4L) September 26, 2022