Countless enter the realm of basketball each year with the aim of reaching the pinnacle only a handful do. The journey to the top requires more than just playing skills, as the challenges often deplete the athletes from the inside. One such question is possibly looming on the head of the All-Star Zion Williamson as the walls are closing in on him.

Stephen A. Smith recently discussed the New Orleans Pelicans superstar’s challenges with his weight of over 300 lbs. The New York Knicks fan stated that representing a big market team would solve the 6’6 star’s struggles.

What did Stephen A. Smith say?

In a recent podcast episode of Club Shay Shay,?the NBA personality was asked about Zion’s struggles with his body conditioning. “I don’t think he cares enough,”?Stephen replied before adding, “I believe he is in a market, he don’t wanna be in”.?So, Stephen hinted at how playing for a small market team like the Pelicans might be hampering Williamson’s growth.

The journalist believed that representing an NBA team with a better market appeal would boost the 23-year-old’s chances of improving. As a Knick supporter, Smith stated, “I believe if he was in New York…we?d see a more dedicated Zion to his physicality”.?The 55-year-old thus questioned the 2-time All-Star’s zeal for his craft.

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“You can’t walk around as big as he is and tell me you dedicated,”?he stated criticising Zion. He justified the doubts raised on the passion of the foreword by adding, “I think it’s fair to question his commitment to his conditioning”.?This leads us to a critical question.

Is Zion Williamson cutting his career short?

He has only played 114 games in his NBA career, in the first four seasons. Despite signing a unique extension worth $193 million with his franchise before the start of last season, not much has changed.

His size is a huge advantage for him on the court but it’s of no use for his team if he sits on the sideline. So, he has a lot to prove to others in terms of his dedication to his body.

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With a new season approaching, Stephen A. Smith was right to address the issue even when his potential solution can be questioned. Can Zion turn it around in the upcoming season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.