Zion Williamson made his first appearance on the Pelicans court this season and his physique quickly became the main topic of conversation among fans.
During the offseason, several people within the league were surprised by how heavy looked during the Pelicans’ preseason tour.
Via Bleacher Report
“When he joined the Pelicans’ recent preseason trip to Minnesota, several league personnel on hand were struck by his heavier appearance than his listed playing weight last season of 284 pounds. “I know Zion at 280, and he was not 280,” said one observer.”
Williamson, who is currently rehabbing a foot injury, was seen warming up before the Knicks-Pelicans game and he looked huge.
— Gonzalo Vázquez (@GVazquezNY) October 31, 2021
Fans were stunned by Zion’s physique.
Zion looks like he's ready to play offensive line for the Saints instead of playing basketball https://t.co/e4bLSiNNgh
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) October 31, 2021
Bro built like a plumber https://t.co/FUh4r6RM5F
— Jozu 🇵🇦 (@thaboyjozu) October 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/Bounc3Bike9800/status/1454623559821660162
Burst of an interior linemen https://t.co/Q2Ar7bgAVt
— kyle (@knicks_tape99) October 31, 2021
Zion moving like a chrysler in mud
— Trill Withers (@TylerIAm) October 31, 2021
My dawg Zion out there doing the Ickey Shuffle get lil bro some help man pic.twitter.com/FIKYRLV3qo
— 🐧✨America Is Musty✨🐧 (@DragonflyJonez) October 31, 2021
Saints calling him in the morning for DL https://t.co/GVbAMj8HR7
— Mac Marciano (@ChillGambino2) October 31, 2021