New Orleans Pelicans, Zion Williamson and Lakers
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In a recent interview, Kendrick Perkins criticizes Zion Williamson for negatively impacting the New Orleans Pelicans.
The New Orleans Pelicans had high expectations for their franchise when they lucked out on high-leaping forward Zion Williamson, who they picked first in the 2019 NBA Draft. A 6'9" freak of nature who dominated the NCAA in his lone season with Duke, Williamson was seen as the NBA's next big thing, and the Pelicans were excited about the future.
Through Week 5 (and the early part of Week 6), the 2025-26 NBA season has continued to live up to the drama of its first month. The Rookie of the Year race is s
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"This is an unpopular opinion" - Lonzo thinks Zion and Ingram are the most underrated players in the NBA
The top two picks rarely ever fall in the category of being underrated in the NBA. However, that was the point that Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball tried to make in asserting that Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are two of the most underrated players in the Association today.