Fans React To Report Of Pelicans Shopping Zion Williamson

On Tuesday morning, NBA fans received news they had been quietly expecting for a long time.

According to Jovan Buha, per NBACentral, the New Orleans Pelicans are shopping Zion Williamson to other teams.

That means after four years and many injuries, Williamson could be leaving New Orleans.

This news generated a huge response online, with many people saying it’s the right move and others predicting what could come next for the former No. 1 draft pick.

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly shopping Zion Williamson, per @jovanbuha

“Based on the reporting intel, Trey Murphy and Herb Jones are at a certain level for them. They want to keep them. Those are two guys that are going to have a high price to give up, similar to L.A.… pic.twitter.com/M0EYodLSrh

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 24, 2024

Some people said it was “about time” the Pelicans parted ways with Williamson.

He has always suffered from injuries and has been “holding them back” for too long, some people said.

About time they make a move. Zion has been holding them back for far too long.

— Nic Thomas | NBA & NBA Draft (@_nicthomas) December 24, 2024

Others fear the Pelicans won’t get much in return for Williamson because of his checkered history filled with injuries.

Which team would be willing to trade a lot to get Williamson if they aren’t sure how long he will stay healthy?

Too injury prone for a team to give up anything significant

— Edgar Woo (@edgarwoo_) December 24, 2024

But some people are already predicting what’s next for Williamson.

A few fans feel the San Antonio Spurs could be a great fit for him, and the concept of Williamson playing alongside Victor Wembanyama is enough to get people excited.

Spurs are the only team that makes sense. But then it’s going be like Gifting the NBA a brand new Dynasty.

Wemby and Zion for the next 10 to 15 years would be crazy as hell to witness. It would be like LeBron and KD at the early Part of their careers.

— GuruTwoey (@GuruTwoey) December 24, 2024

Although many people count him out, some feel that Williamson still has a bright career ahead of him, as long as he plays for the right team with the proper medical staff.

For the right price I’d go after Zion. He did just play almost the entire regular season last year and was good. The right team and medical staff could change his career.

— Zach “