Has New Orleans Lost That Lovin' Feelin' For Zion?
The Lead
Wondery
3.9 • 2.2K Ratings
🗓️ 16 March 2022
⏱️ 21 minutes
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Summary
When Zion Williamson came to town nearly three years ago, he was the hero that New Orleans Pelicans fans needed -- a Southern superstar who could pick up the pieces that Anthony Davis left behind. Fans welcomed him with open arms and a literal jazz ensemble. Now, after three injury-plagued seasons, more than 120 games missed, long periods of silence from Zion, and questions about his level of commitment to the team, does the city feel differently about its messiah? The Athletic's Will Guillory, a native New Orleanian, explains.
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| 0:31.9 | When Zine Williamson first joined the New Orleans Pelicans, he was given this advice. |
| 0:35.8 | I drew a breeze at his best. |
| 0:37.6 | She loved the city. |
| 0:38.6 | I love you right back. |
| 0:40.2 | Now, after almost three seasons of injuries and questions about his commitment, has New Orleans |
| 0:45.2 | lost that love and feeling for Zion? |
| 0:47.6 | There's this ongoing frustration with, you know, why isn't he in shape all the time? |
| 0:52.8 | Why has he always hurt? |
| 0:53.8 | Why is this stuff going on as far as him being hard to communicate with? |
| 0:57.8 | But I think a lot of that frustration is rooted in man, when this guy plays, he's so special. |
| 1:03.1 | Plus, how Brandon Ingram has stepped in designs void and learned to become a leader. |
| 1:08.9 | The athletics will gallery explains. |
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