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After Mocking Zion Williamson’s Baby Mama Drama on Live Television, ESPN Reporter Apologizes 22 YO NBA Star for His “Off Season” Comment

Published 06/10/2023, 6:10 PM EDT

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Zion Williamson has broken the internet, and it is not because of his thunderous dunks. He has been in the news for reasons that have induced both criticism and ridicule. As questions about his fitness level and availability take shape, he has been entangled in a complex web. Multiple women have accused him of cheating and lying, which has caught the attention of fans and experts alike. Therefore, there are also instances when some journalists are also making something out of these stories.

Ryan Clark, an ESPN journalist and former NFL player used a bizarre Zion Williamson analogy when discussing Lamar Jackson and Baltimore Ravens. Let us look into what he has to say.

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During ESPN’s First Take, a panel was discussing if the Baltimore Ravens are the biggest threat to the current NFL champions Kansas City Chiefs. Clark was discussing the options that the Ravens have for their upcoming NFL season. He lauded the inclusions made by the squad to assist Lamar Jackson. He argued that the Riptide Rush squad can develop an efficient offense with the wealth of options around Jackson. This is where he slid in a Williamson joke.

I believe this team can excel offensively. Right now, Lamar Jackson, when everyone is healthy and they are still in their player’s room, is gonna have as many options as we have seen Zion Williamson have this entire offseason.“, joked Clark

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Clark delivered these lines in the most serious manner possible, which makes it all the more fascinating. These comments are regarding the allegations of cheating made by multiple women, among which Moriah Mills has been the most vocal one. Apart from her, Yamile Taylor also came out against the Pelicans Forward.

Williamson triggered these reactions when he posted a gender-reveal video with his pregnant girlfriend Akheema. Therefore, Clark is referring to the number of intimate options Williamson has had and equating it to the options on offense by the Ravens. He later called it a “slip”.

Damage control from Williamson?

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Two of the young NBA stars Ja Morant and Zion Williamson have been in news for rather odd reasons. Williamson has been a butt of jokes for many social media users and his off-court activities have been received both humorously and critically. 

READ More: As Ja Morant and Zion Williamson Get Dragged Into Mud, “Shocked” Charles Barkley’s Stinging Reality Shows Them Hints of Love

Recently, his stepfather came out in defense in the face of allegations. He remarked, “So all I’m gonna say this morning is believe half of what you see and nothing you hear.” 

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The Pelicans Forward donated $250,000 for kids to get new uniforms. His PR team got some flake for it as fans blasted them for the minimal damage control. What are your thoughts on people taking shots at the young NBA star?

Watch This Story: After $39,000,000 Hit to His Paycheck, Ja Morant Gets a Stern Lesson From Shaquille O’Neal: “Wouldn’t Get Those Opportunities Back”

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Shubham Singh

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Shubham is an NBA Writer at Essentially Sports. He became a fan of the NBA in late 2000s and his interest skyrocketed after Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks upset the Miami Heat in Six Games during 2011 NBA Finals. He loves looking into playing styles of different players and teams while also trying to analyse what circumstances shape a typical NBA game.
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Debmallya Chakraborty