Zion Williamson was once the biggest phenom coming out of college. Fans regarded him as the next LeBron James. However, his career has only been in the dark ever since he stepped foot in the NBA. After being surrounded by controversies, left, right, and center, Zion decided to make a transformation within himself.
While Zion was once known to be heavier than NBA legend Shaquille O?Neal, his latest transformation couldn?t impress fans anymore.
Heavier than Shaquille O?Neal
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Acknowledging the toll that injuries and weight issues were taking on his career, Williamson recently took matters into his own hands. In an interview with former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, he opened up about his commitment to improving his physical condition.
During the interview, Williamson revealed that he had weighed over 300 pounds after the injury that sidelined him last season. Determined to regain his form and silence the doubters, he embarked on a rigorous fitness regimen. In his playing career, Shaquille O?Neal weighed 325 lbs while being 7 ft tall. When the 6?6? Williamson weighed over 300 lbs, one can only imagine his fitness to play.
This has been the story of his life, something that he himself admitted earlier. A few months back, Zion appeared on former NBA great Gilbert Arenas? podcast, and just like his fans, Arenas brought his fitness concern into the open. In response to this, the 23-year-old star said, ?I?m always able to come back each summer feeling good, looking good?. coming to play and not being able to maintain that.?
So, there isn?t much for fans to believe.
Fans react to Zion’s new transformation
For Zion Williamson, the first three seasons in the NBA have been a rollercoaster ride filled with ups and downs. While his talent and potential are undeniable, injuries and weight management cast shadows over his promising career.
In his debut season, Williamson showcased his extraordinary athleticism and potential. He earned an All-Star selection despite playing only 24 games. This glimpse of brilliance left fans eager to see what the future held.
The following season, Williamson continued to impress. He started averaging 27 points per game, establishing himself as one of the league?s rising stars. However, injuries began to creep in, and he missed several games. These setbacks raised concerns about his durability and ability to stay on the court.
As news of Zion?s dedication to fitness spread, fans eagerly anticipated his 46 lbs lighter transformation. When workout pictures of the young star went viral on social media, reactions were swift and somewhat unexpected.
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While many fans praised Williamson?s commitment to his health, some couldn?t resist poking fun at his previous injury woes. Comments like ?Zion just got injured reading this? and ?All this work to miss 79 games? flooded social media platforms.
One fan humorously asked, ?How far will he go??? while another predicted, ?Zion going to get hurt the first month.? It was clear fans had mixed feelings about his latest transformation.
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