This situation is so painfully obvious and hopeless. Pelicans need to trade Zion but can't because he's practically worthless in trade. He will never give them what they need but will drain them dry. They need to get off him and take the hit. Ben Simmons with more production. Both can't shoot. Awful shame and waste of talent. No way in hell I want him on the Rockets.
Zion will get another 9 figure contract after getting paid in full for this current one. Someone is going to take a chance on him with a change of scenery. I think PHX or MIA would be two of the best places for him to get in shape and be part of something. Miami more so if he buys into the Heat culture and Pat Riley really gets on him. This is the lightest he has been since being in the NBA, but only 30 games played is really disappointing.
[O’Connor]: “There are no untouchables in New Orleans. League sources say the Pelicans are gauging the market for everyone on their roster.”
Zion is better than anyone on the Rockets....would love to get him at a discount and his contract is cancellable. DD
welp: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nba/article-14765391/NBA-star-Zion-Williamson-accused-rape.html
Ex- Girlfriend he dated from 2018-2023 - now accusing him of rape...... Guess we will see if it is true, or a money grab by an ex....... DD
His contract is what makes him an even reasonable acquisition. He will require a matching salary or two going back and at least one pretty good frp. If it’s just money NOP are after they can just release him. If the price was FVV and a future protected pick, I would take him off their hands and move Jabari to SF and bring Dillon off the bench. When healthy he is a superstar. He just never is.
Stone isn't paying Zion to sit in the training room. He is to smart for that. Wait for a real star or growth from the picks he made.
LOL - I am talking basketball - not personal life stuff. Obviously, if he is found guilty, no one wants him, but many of these cases are exes looking to be paid.....so I will reserve judgement until the courts have their say. I still believe in innocent until proven guilty, and I hate social media convictions, they are ****ing from weak minded people.....just annoying. BTW - the story is now on ESPN..... DD
In the past 10 years only obscure player Anthony Lamb was accused of rape in court (wasn't by a girlfriend). You make it sound like this is a super common occurrence when it's not. The curse is real. lol Edit: past 20 years, you can add Derick Rose to the list, (wasn't by a girlfriend)
It is very common, people get paid to remain silent, whether the rape or SA happened or not. So so many baby mamas trapping you NBA players. We have one on the Rox at SG, right now. DD
