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Zion Williamson has been preparing for the next season earnestly. He probably wants to make up for some lost time due to his injury. So he hits the court with kids at a summer camp. The fan-captured video was shared by Bleacher Report and it is doing the rounds on social media. Zion was even trash-talking kids and was dunking all over them.

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A healthy Zion can overpower grown men of the league effortlessly, so imagine what these kids had to go through. And the 21-year-old monster showed them what it is like guarding him. Safe to say, the kids attending the camp will not forget this experience with the Pelicans star.

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In his 2nd full season with the Pelicans, he averaged 27.0 points and 7.2 rebounds. A full healthy Zion is dangerous and hence, New Orleans wants him to stay. He can physically overpower almost anyone in the paint.

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But it is yet to be seen how good he will be after these injuries. The signs look great at the moment, and Zion will make it an interesting season for the Pelicans.

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Zion Williamson missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season

Zion Williamson has debunked any speculation that he will leave the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson’s right foot injury has kept him out of action for the whole 2021?22 season. The 21-year-old’s predicament was horrifying. The Pelicans have demonstrated their ability to be serious competitors despite all of it. He said, “I do want to be here. That?s no secret. I feel like I?ve stood on that when I spoke…?

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Williamson being moved to the New York Knicks was the subject of speculation before this statement. His weight gain was being criticized by both ex-professionals and fans. People assumed Zion’s time with the Pelicans was over after the team’s postseason performances.

His litany of injuries did not help. The Pelicans were pretty opaque about Zion’s injury for a long time. They continued delaying his return until it became untenable. He was made fun of because of his weight gain during that time.

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Charles Barkley and other experts condemned him for his attitude toward fitness. The All-Star power forward was going through a terrible period. So it would be interesting to see how he answers his critics next season.

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Aditya Kar is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. A holder of Bachelors and Masters degrees in History, he has been a fan of the NBA since 2011. He has a very keen interest in the stories that define the league and the sport. Aditya is a passionate supporter of the Boston Celtics and believes that there is potential for this team to go to the Finals this year. Outside of watching the NBA, he loves playing soccer, video games, and watching documentaries.

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