Nearly every offseason, photos of a leaner Zion Williamson surface, sparking excitement among New Orleans Pelicans fans. That trend has persisted this season, but not everyone is buying the hype.

Zion Williamson showed off his body transformation at Pelicans media day following boxing workouts and football field drills with trainer Daniel Bove this summer.

Zion Williamson will suit up in the New Orleans Pelicans' season opener against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash isn't sure Williamson can bear the weight of being the main option on the Pelicans. Speaking about the Pelicans' 2025-26 outlook on The Zach Lowe Show, Nash had concerns that many New Orleans fans are familiar with when discussing their franchise cornerstone.

Roughly one year ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. The timing of the trade -- which came on the Friday before training camp began -- downplayed the stunning nature of the deal itself, which sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Wolves.

The New Orleans Pelicans’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies prompted the need for a robust presence. Zion Williamson is in terrific shape and looked explosive.

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson's girlfriend, Ahkeema, shared various moments of enjoying herself at a NBA Youngboy concert on Monday.