Pelicans' Zion Williamson on weight criticism: 'I'm not going to lie to you, it was a lot'
Zion Williamson is upset with his weight critics. He signed a five-year rookie extension with the Pelicans worth $194.3 million. His contract can be increased to $231 million if he receives an All-NBA honor this season. The Pelicans have the 19th-best odds to win the championship in 2023.
Zion Williamson is angry at the criticism he received for his weight. He was mocked on Twitter because of his lower-body injury. His contract extension includes a weight clause. Williamson would lose some of the money if he didn't drop below 295 lbs. He is currently 284 lbs and averaging 22.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3. 7 assists, and 1.1 steals.
