Zion as the 2019 champion show, he relies on the anti-sky bounce and strong physique, in the game repeatedly sent earth-shattering dunks, so that fans directly addicted, the past few seasons have been the Pelicans have been high hopes, and Zion's performance is also outstanding, so far in his career so far can get 25.7 points, 7 rebounds, 3.2 assists 0.9 steals, shooting percentage is as high as a terrifying 60.4%. It is precisely because of Zion's anti-weather performance that the Pelicans, a small city team, has gained a large number of fans.
However, injuries have always said that Zion can't get around, and at the beginning of the rookie season, Zion missed dozens of games due to injury, and it wasn't until January 21, 2020, that Zion made his NBA debut. In his first season, Zion played only 24 games, and because of this, Zion, who was excellent in statistics, missed the final best rookie award. In the second season, Zion once again showed his talent to the fans, averaging 27 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 61.1% from the field. The Pelicans, led by Zion, saw hope for the playoffs at one point. But the good times did not last long, and Zion suffered another injury attack in May this year, which directly led to season reimbursement. The new season has begun almost two months ago, and Zion has yet to show signs of a comeback.
Recently, the Pelicans officially announced that Zion's right foot injury has recovered from some conditions, and his training volume and intensity will be reduced for some time to come. Zion's injuries have not yet healed, and there is speculation that this has a lot to do with his weight. As can be seen from Zion's recent photos, Zion is now a big circle fatter than before, becoming a veritable fat tiger. According to the US media, Zion now weighs more than 330 pounds, that is, more than 300 pounds, while his previous official weight is 256 pounds, which means that Zion has gained more than forty pounds.
Maybe everyone has no concept of 300 pounds, but if you compare it, you will know. O'Neill, who was 2.16 meters tall, weighed only 294 pounds at that time. Yao Ming, who is 2.26 meters tall, weighs only 282 pounds. That is to say, Zion, who is 1.98 meters old, has reached the level of O'Neill and Yao Ming, who are inside giants. You should know that Buckley the Flying Pig, who is about the same height as Zion, weighs only about 230 pounds. Apparently, Zion's enormous weight severely affected his health, directly contributing to his slow recovery from injuries.
The reason why Zion weighs so much is mainly related to his diet. According to the famous Skip, Zion likes to drink a high-sugar drink while eating a whole piece of pizza. In addition to overeating, Zion has also been criticized for his professional attitude. According to reporters accompanying the team, Zion skipped his rehabilitation and fell asleep in last week's video lesson. Zion's current situation raises concerns about his career prospects.
The last champion to be destroyed by injury, Auden, was known as Auden the Great before entering the draft, and pushed Durant to become a champion, carrying the hope of the Blazers' revival. However, because of frequent injuries, Auden only played 3 seasons in the NBA, played 105 games, and finally had no choice but to quit the NBA. If Zion is not able to control his weight, I believe he is likely to be destroyed by injuries and become a parallel cargo like Auden.