Once again, a lot is on the line for the New Orleans Pelicans in the new season.
And, once again, everyone is hoping that Zion Williamson is healthy and prepared for every game.
2025-26 hasn’t started yet, but Williamson is already turning heads.
Images of a slimmed-down and fit Williamson are racing all over the internet, shared by all Pelicans fans and analysts like Evan Sidery.
“Zion Williamson’s massive weight loss transformation on full display as the Pelicans open training camp. Williamson is in the best shape of his career,” Sidery posted on X.
Zion Williamson’s massive weight loss transformation on full display as the Pelicans open training camp.
Williamson is in the best shape of his career. pic.twitter.com/KejSsDV4rO
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) September 25, 2025
There is no doubt that Williamson is looking much better than he has for years.
But that doesn’t mean that fans will get to enjoy him for all 82 games.
Last year, he was only in 30 matches, but he averaged a vigorous 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists during that time.
Sadly, it was yet another year cut short by an injury, and fans are nervous that they’ll never get a full year with Williamson on the court.
Nothing is promised, but this new-look Williamson is certainly promising.
If something gets in his way, again, the Pelicans might actually move forward with plans to let him go.
They have given Williamson multiple chances during his five seasons in the league, but the Pelicans continued to fall short.
And there is no secret that people have been upset by Williamson’s physicality.
This season, Williamson will have to stay at 100 percent, and the team will need to climb the rankings.
If neither of those things happens, the rumors about Williamson’s future will be louder than ever.
He looks good now, but that doesn’t mean anything if it doesn’t last or lead to success in New Orleans.
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