The New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson entered the league with heightened expectations set around him. Though the rising star displayed his prowess on the hardwood, he attracted criticism for his constant injuries. However, the star’s recent interview diverted the fans’ attention toward his rumored girlfriend. The fans flooded the comments section with hysterical reactions over Williamson’s minute act during the interview.

The Pelicans’ power forward has been averaging 26 points in the current season. However, he missed many games due to a hamstring injury in January. A recent report suggested that the Pelicans’ management would evaluate his injury post the All-Star game. Subsequently, the constant injuries irked a lot of reactions from the NBA world, including the Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal.

Zion Williamson gets awkward for a tricky question

In a short video that surfaced on Instagram, the fans caught the Pelicans’ star blushing over a tricky question directed at him by the interviewer. The interviewer asked Zion Williamson to pick his favorite city, and he instantly replied, “Toronto, New York, and Dallas.” Following his response, the interviewer asked, “Why Dallas?” The Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram giggled and sarcastically asked, “Why Dallas bro Why Dallas?” The NBA All-Star licked his lips and awkwardly responded, “Dallas… is amazing, nobody tells Dallas is amazing.” 

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However, the Pelican star’s awkward blush caught the fans’ eyes, and they swarmed the comments with hilarious reactions. One user said, “No, Zion licking his lips said it all.” Following are some reactions from the fans.

“Bro got some BIG rooms in Dallas”

“They know why he like Dallas too”

“That boi Zion gotta a lil yeah in Dallas”

“Ingram gave it away”

“lol nah youngin the ladies”

“Only two kinds of people in Dallas……..”

“Bros a casual”

Most of the fans in the comments speculated that Zion Williamson blushed because of his new girlfriend from Dallas. However, according to recent reports, the Pelicans star broke up with his high school girlfriend Tiana White. 

Shaq gives a word for Zion

Zion Williamson attracted a lot of heat from the fans when he put on a couple of pounds when he went off the court due to injury. Big Aristotle, concerned with the star’s career, pitched a piece of advice during a show. He said, “He needs to look in the mirror like ‘you know what? I don’t look like I did in high school or Duke. I’ve put on a few pounds. This is what I have to do to get it off.’ And get to that next level.”

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What do you make of Zion Williamson’s awkward interview? What is brewing in Dallas? Let us know in the comments below.