The world of professional basketball is no stranger to controversy, both on and off the court. Zion Williamson, the young and talented forward for the New Orleans Pelicans got recently embroiled in a pregnancy scandal with his rumored ex-girlfriend.

With a series of tweets by his ex, the young player is caught up in headlines. Amidst the rumors, an unexpected voice has stepped in to offer some hard-hitting advice—none other than the legendary Shaquille O’Neal. 

The pregnancy scandal unfolds

The drama began when Zion Williamson announced that his girlfriend, Akheema, was pregnant with his first child. While many fans congratulated the couple, Moriah Mills took to social media to express her anger and frustration.

In a series of explicit tweets, Mills claimed that she and Williamson had been in a relationship and accused him of cheating on her with Akheema. The situation quickly escalated, with Mills demanding a paternity test and hinting that she might also be pregnant. 

Mills continued her rants by criticizing Williamson for being a cheat.

In the midst of this scandal, Shaq offered his perspective on Zion Williamson during a recent interview.

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O’Neal has hard-hitting advice

When asked about his take on Zion, Shaq said, “I think he is a great player, I think he has great potential. But when you are young, you have to sit down and think what I really want to become.” Shaq went on to share his own experience as a young player, explaining how he was able to achieve greatness by focusing on his goals and committing to the game.

He also addressed the personal aspect of the situation, stating, “I am not going to talk about his personal stuff because that would make me a hypocrite. We all have personal stuff, so I am just gonna keep it at basketball.” He emphasized that once Zion gets in better shape and truly commits to being one of the best players, “the sky is the limit for him.”

As Zion Williamson navigates the challenges of his personal life and the pressures of professional basketball, Shaquille O’Neal’s advice serves as a hard-hitting timely reminder for him to excel in the game. 

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