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New Orleans Pelicans star, Zion Williamson recently made his much-awaited return to the hardwood after a long absence. However, that lasted just two games as the 24-year-old has been suspended for one game by the Pelicans due to disciplinary reasons. Amid this, his long-time girlfriend and baby mother had something to say on her social media profile.

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Akheema Rose who just last year announced the arrival of her daughter, Azira along with the Pelicans star. Is a content creator and has a strong following on her Instagram of over fifty thousand. She posted a story expressing her feelings about Williamson and her relationship giving a strong message to her huge following.

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Akheema wrote, “I stop posting my relationship/private life cuz ya’ll nosey af.. I’m @ peace in peace“. Suggesting that she is done posting her relationship and private life on the platform. Akheema has been active on social media and shares snippets of her life on Instagram. But, due to people being “nosey” from now on, she’ll refrain from sharing updates about her relationship with the Pelicans star.

Furthermore, Zion’s girlfriend also added “Stop inquiring” to her caption. She further warned her followers to stop inquiring about her private affairs. This could have been a reaction to the recent news of Williamson being suspended from the team. Well, let’s see, why the Pelicans’ power forward is serving a suspension.

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Zion Williamson shares his thoughts after being suspended from the Sixers matchup

Just as Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was getting some motion on the court after a lengthy break, his progress came to an unexpected halt. The team announced he was suspended for a game. This came after Williamson arrived late for Thursday’s team flight to Philadelphia, leading him to miss Friday’s NBA action against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Furthermore, the team’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, David Griffin, addressed the situation with his statement clearing the air around the situation. After which Williamson responded by issuing a public apology regarding the same. Williamson wrote, “I’ve worked extremely hard in rehab to get healthy to deliver for this team.” speaking about his hard work to return to the court.

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The forward further added, “There is no excuse for being late to team activities. I have apologized to Mrs. Benson, my teammates, and coaches, and I also owe an apology to the fans. I can and will be better as a teammate and member of this organization.” He stated that he takes full responsibility for his actions and that there’s no excuse for being late. However, he took a sigh of relief after New Orleans defeated Philadelphia 123-115 despite his absence. Williamson will return to action on Monday as the Pelicans travel to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics.

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Rishi Rajpoot is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with over a year of experience in digital sports media. Specializing in NBA and football coverage, his work has reached a wide readership, boosting fan engagement through timely reporting, player features, and game analysis. At ES, he collaborates closely with editors and social media teams to ensure his coverage resonates across platforms and delivers value to fans. Before joining EssentiallySports, Rishi contributed to football coverage at Cricfut, where his match reports and feature stories expanded the site’s digital presence. With a strong grasp of sports journalism, audience research, and digital strategy, he combines storytelling with an understanding of how fans consume sports online. Passionate about growing engaged sports communities, Rishi continues to bring sharp insight and energy to his NBA beat.

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