Adam WellsDecember 12, 2023
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Amidst current criticism for his dull efficiency in the NBA in-season competition semifinals, Zion Williamson kipped down probably his finest video game of the season in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 121-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
Speaking with press reporters after the triumph, Williamson thanked Pelicans fans for their assistance and he will “do my finest not to let y’ all down.”
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Zion Williamson: “If you like the city, which I quite do, it’ll enjoy you back. To the city, to the fans … thank you. I’m going to do my finest not to let y’ all down.” << a href="https://t.co/qgxQD2qpa8">> pic.twitter.com/qgxQD2qpa8
After a 44-point loss to the Lakers on Thursday, Christian Clark of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported individuals in the Pelicans company were worried about Williamson’s discipline when it pertains to his diet plan and conditioning.
“The Pelicans have actually consistently worried to Williamson that his diet plan and conditioning require to enhance,” Clark composed. “Williamson, several group sources have actually informed The Times-Picayune, ‘does not listen.'”
Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal stated on Inside the NBA he was “much like” Williamson early in his profession and “individuals utilized to pull me to the side and inform me I wasn’t working as tough [as I needed to]”
Williamson completed the video game versus the Lakers with 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting,