?Worry About Playing 25 Games in a Row First?: Fans Humble 284 lbs Zion Williamson After Audacious NBA All Star Dunk Contest Claim

NBA All-Star events are something the fans always look out for. The hype for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest is never low. Fans are desperate for veterans who can show variety in their dunks, unlike the rookies. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson‘s recent statement on participating in a dunk contest has caught the attention. However, fans do not seem to welcome the star after expecting his participation for several years.?

Injury trouble, a threat to Zion Williamson and the Pelicans

Fans continue to troll and throw shade at injury-prone Williamson. The hype for the 6’6″ forward has taken a fall after injury stands as a main concern. Fans yet again are down to watch another dunk contest performed by rookies.?

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Fans of the New Orleans Pelicans?continue to show their disappointment after their main star Zion Williamson sits out with yet another injury. A hamstring injury against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 2 has reduced expectations of Williamson. Fans who were rooting for a comeback before the All-Star game, continue to stay disappointed after the powerhouse decided to sit out for his second All-Star game.?

However, Williamson’s attempt to create hype for possible participation in the 2024 Slam Dunk contest was not received well by the fans. The 284 lbs. shared,?“I put heavy consideration into doing the dunk contest. I feel like if I’m gonna do it, I’ll probably do it next year.?. Fans’ reactions to a tweet from the sports page “Complex Sports” go viral. Here are some of the reactions throwing shade at the star:

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Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis and Williamson seem to have a lot in common. Apart from their dominance in both offense and defense, injuries seem to spoil their career. Fans fear Williamson’s continues injuries might end up ruining his career. However, the Pelicans forward is expected to make a comeback after the All-Star break

A look into the 2022 All-Star Slam Dunk Contest

Fans are ready to watch yet another dunk contest hosted by the rookies. Kenyon Martin Jr., Mac McClung, Jericho Sims, and Trey Murphy III stood as the young participants of the dunk contest. Though fans were not expecting a lot, Mac McClung of the Philadelphia 76ers took over with a crazy set of dunks to win the contest. Other participants stood no chance, after McClung’s 50 points final dunk. The young guard made news just after his arrival at the NBA last week.

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