Zion Williamson is one of the most hyped prospects in the NBA since LeBron James. But his four-year career in the league, is punctuated with occasional glimpses of his brilliance and regular gasps of what if he gets it together cries? Yet people in the leadership group and the media were very supportive of him until his controversy this year, which almost derailed his career.

The New Orleans Pelicans are hopeful of a turnaround this season. But will Zion live up to his contract obligations?

Dallas has his heart.

Adult Video Star Moriah Mills routed Zion Willamson?s name in the media with her explosive claims of leaking her sex tape with him. She also declared that she was pregnant with his child. Zion, who is going to become a father with his partner, was left to defend not only his character but also his career as an NBA player. Yet most of the voices in the media only focused on his issues about being a professional basketball player, than his off-court antics.

Will he ever get his weight under control to be available for a full NBA season? Or is he going to leave Brandon Ingram & his NOLA teammates high and dry? By the look of things, he is still more about fun than gearing up for a disciplined life as he professes his love for Moriah Mills’ City Dallas. This has left his fans confounded, as one fan remarks, ?Still Ain?t Learnt a Lesson.?

Patrick Beverly was right.

In May this year, Patrick Beverly made a statement that made many in the NBA uncomfortable with the truth in it. He said fifty percent of the NBA players do not love the game. They love the perks and the lifestyle but not the game itself. He went on further to describe the irony by revealing that these players are some of the most skilled ones who lack the respect and the discipline of being a professional.

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We have the best example in the Pelicans forward. Zion can dunk the ball and erupt a thunderous celebration in the arena. He can literally move a defender with a nudge and dribble towards the basket. He could do all that and more, but we are here talking about his love for Dallas.

As Charles Barkley had a moment with his teammate and mentor Moses Malone, Zion Williamson needs a voice who can set him on a path to greatness. But the question is, even if he gets one, is he going to listen?

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