The journey of Zion Williamson has stirred more debates than anything else in recent years. Two former NBA champions were discussing his availability for the New Orleans Pelicans for the upcoming season. While talking about his fitness, they even brought up the example of a $49.03 billion worth of a company.

Their words revealed interesting insights into the requirements of the game of basketball. The duo dissected the scenario before they used the unexpected analogy to explain the adversities for Zion.

What did the ex-NBA champs say about Zion Williamson?

In the latest episode of Road Trippin’, Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye talked about the 23-year-old youngster. Fyre stated that Williamson had “missed three out of the four years” of the NBA campaigns in recent times. “He may be in shape,” the 2016 NBA champion mentioned, but “he is not in NBA game shape”.

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To point out the difference, the 40-year-old highlighted how a player must spend minutes on the court to be in NBA game shape. Zion hadn’t been doing that much, so the roster was “more used to him not being there than being there”. “You can not push your body if you are on a minute restriction,” the former star added to establish his point further.

He then switched to an unusual analogy, as he involved his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate. “We drive nice trucks…every single day,” Channing mentioned while talking about their Ford trucks. Jefferson jumped in, saying, “We put miles on them b*t*hes,” as they aimed to express their opinion about the situation.

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The duo wanted to put forward the point that Zion staying more involved with the first team would help the Pelicans. The franchise definitely recognized that as they had started to take measures to ensure that.

Can the New Orleans Pelicans turn it around?

A big challenge for the organization is simply the sheer amount of competitiveness there is to overcome in the West. The conference is packed with a few of the best sides in the league. Amidst that, the team showcased glimpses of their capabilities last season.

While Zion was healthy, they were at the top of the table in the Western Conference. But then, it all went downhill quickly, as their stars failed to stay fit. The form crumbled, and the season ended in misery for them.

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Since then, a lot has changed in the NBA. A new beginning looks on the horizon. With the hype surrounding it reaching a new height, it’s time for a chapter for the Pelicans. Can they turn it around in the coming season? Let us know in the comments below.