The Pelicans Need To Take Care Of Zion

The New Orleans Pelicans Need To Take Care Of Zion Williamson before it is too late!! Gilbert Arenas, Rashad McCants and Josiah Johnson debate whether or not the New Orleans Pelicans should trade Zion Williamson due to his never ending injuries and inability to stay on the court. If they want to keep him they need to put him in a better position to succeed and Gil explains plenty of investments they can make into their generational superstar.
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[@BigMy28]

24 games rookie year 61 games sophomore year 0 games his third year 29 games so far this year 😬 But he's so damn good when ready...

[@MrSeanMDolan]

He isn’t good, because he is never available. Not worth his wage

[@Awkward_Inc3l]

Basically a season and a quarter games over 4 seasons.

[@toddpacker1015]

Season he playing 0 games he gets a max contract. Crazy my due

[@praveen921]

He played zero games last year. Not 61. That was the year before. Makes a big difference.

[@HoodieLik0073one]

The Pelicans or any team can only do so much. Zion has to take care of Zion.

[@mabtheone]

Each organization is different culture can change some people mind set

[@guillermovalenzuela537]

@@mabtheone Examples please?

[@willhorton46]

Zion is a Kid wtf is wrong with you people

[@stanleygreen9073]

💯💯💯💯

[@HoodieLik0073one]

@@willhorton46 so. You’ve made it to the biggest basketball league in the world. No excuses.

[@daltonoHive]

Thanks for listening and continuing to give us some shorter clips like this. It makes it so much easier for me to digest something under 15 minutes rather than over an hour. Keep up the great thumbnails and titles!

[@badbeezy02]

Facts Zion needs real discipline and nutrition to get to that 30 10 7 we know he can produce

[@dekunlerije1966]

35 + 8 6 hes a guard playing forward

[@toddpacker1015]

Zion got bad feet already. At this point I suspect the damage is done Bill Walton/Greg Oden style

[@ektran4205]

@@toddpacker1015 he waddle like a penguin

[@YeezusChrist504]

As a person from New Orleans ,La I’ve been said many times THEY NEED TO LOOK AT THE SPORTS Athletic Training/Medical down here because Michael Thomas from the saints was in the same boat how come we can’t keep anyone healthy ????

[@NykNothinElse]

Buddy is heavy and he plays explosive it’s a recipe for disaster. Wish him the best regardless .

[@epill816]

Joel embid didnt play a minute his first 2 years then 31 his 3rd. I’m keeping Zion

[@vizionaryentertainment8464]

Now we're blaming the organization for not keeping Zion in shape? Dame Lillard said it best on JJ Reddicks podcast the NBA has gone from "player empowerment to player enablement."

[@Awkward_Inc3l]

I would eat healthy getting paid 30 bucks an hour much less with 10s of millions really hundreds of millions of dollars at stake

[@juliustaylor9920]

@@Awkward_Inc3l sounds good, but when ur his size and u make enough money to eat what u want it has to be extremely hard.

[@Awkward_Inc3l]

@Julius Taylor fuck outta here. It's discipline. Eat smart and less. It's hars to eat healthy for two main reasons: 1. It's more expensive(doesn't matter to him) 2. You have to be more creative for flavorful dishes( private chefs take care of that) funky all that genetics and being young and other excuses. Hold that grown man accountable

[@ninjakill21]

@@juliustaylor9920life is harder than getting paid 100’s of millions to eat healthy and shoot a ball. If that’s his biggest struggle he’s got it pretty good.

[@dreny07]

That team has enough players , Zion out is the only issue

[@dusk6159]

And it's even a great machine already, the Pelicans roster is filled with competitors, Ingram on top

[@natalyasingleton30]

He just have to limit unhealthy foods, work out, and drink plenty of water. One cheat day is ok. lol

[@halfsleep3554]

Boy down there eating good with Eddie Lacy 😂😂😂

[@shawnrcastro]

Aye, aye, leave Eddie out of this

[@phresh1388]

I agree with Rashad, this is a Zion problem. He simply just won’t stop eating whole pizzas with beignets stuffed in the crust. He has to be accountable for himself away from the facility that’s what makes the greats, great.

[@MikeyFran]

You with him? Oh you not? So stfu lol

[@ektran4205]

charles barkley said someone needs to be an adult in the organization so they could really discipline zion

[@vinobeans9542]

😂😂😂 2 different cheese 🍔 Gil wild!

[@KobaniacMinded]

I agree, but I'd say 57 games but we actually make the playoffs and he has to play all the playoff games if I was a owner that's a deal. But on some real ish I don't think it's his size he might just have bad insides as far as bones/joints/cartilage

[@Remy4722]

And then once your in the playoffs then what u can’t take playoffs games off

[@jonhunt2027]

Gaining weight during the season of done correctly should preserve lean muscle mass. Young hoopers, eating burgers, fries, cake, and soda with such a high metabolism is fine (when your output is high). Know that high sodium usually leads to water retention (weight gain) but can be useful for endurance athletes. Enjoy good food while you’re young but be sure to regulate yourself, eating more foods that are considered anti-inflammatory to improve performance long-term. If your diet is suspect…avoid alcohol! 😂😂 fatty liver is no joke. What healthy habits are you building (to extend your career?)

[@charlesconner9044]

He needs to take care of himself. Amazing player when healthy, but he can't seem to shed that weight

[@toddpacker1015]

Gil's pre-game meal lmaooooooo

[@aisha2672]

Zion needs to lose weights but they need to hire a nutritionist, a chef.

[@brianhall5859]

Why do the team needs to do that when they pay him $30M+?

[@dusk6159]

​@@brianhall5859 Damn right Especially because he isn't some kid who doesn't know better

[@ChickenTone378]

Good thing he’ll never have to go overseas for ANY reason. Hear they make you do literally everything yourself.

[@LonghornsLegend]

They forgetting Zion is also missing playoffs, when he's done he's done. So what good is having him for 25-50 games in November-Feb and when the season gets long and here comes the playoffs he's still shut down. It doesn't matter what the Pelicans looked like fully healthy because Zion will never let them be that way in April

[@JbeazyFunkHouseProduction]

When is anybody healthy at this point in the NBA?? Better sports medicine, less practice, better nutritionist’s, low-top-lightweight shoes,less excessive-physicality and a dietician!!! Shaq averaged way more games per season than half the league today and he was considered overweight back then 😢

[@intendedexpression6609]

Other major factors are the pace of the game and skill evolution/pacing. There are more dynamic moves being made on both sides of the court. Before the 3 pt revolution, the game was more compact. The game was slower, players suffered less injuries to the joints because they played closer to each other. They didn't have to consistently close out at full speed at shooters or make multiple dribble combos and shifts to discard the defense. It was throw the ball at the big then cut or spot up at the midrange.

[@DrProfessorWeed]

Zion needs to be at 250lbs, max. He clearly weighs way more than that.

[@jaylebron777]

Zion at 250 isn't Zion. That's Lebron. Zion has some big bones and he plays like a big boi

[@jaydell4039]

@@jaylebron777did you say bones lol. Stop it. Zion needs to be 255 to 260 and that’s it.

[@DrProfessorWeed]

@Another perspective That was Zions weight before the NBA, he's gained way too much since then and it's the primary reason he's so injured all the time. Even if it makes him less of a player, give me 75% Zion for 75% of the time than 100% of Zion for 40% of the time.

[@jaylebron777]

@Jay Dell we can do 260 I guess. Sounds alright for his structure

[@jaylebron777]

@CanTsar he's not injured due to weight. He's injured due to other factors. He prolly isn't eating right. It's too deep but you can google nutrition and food science and more if you care to know these things.. He's naturally a heavy guy... i remember seeing Darryl Dawkins family and I saw that they are big people. That's when I knew that sometimes people are naturally big... like fr. This one girl's hips were so big and butt was so large. Yea man... ijs

[@jzw55]

I was an athlete clearly not on the level of these dudes but there’s no way I’m gaining weight during a basketball season. I lost weight during the football season. I’ve never had a sweet tooth either. We had an account where we could order Pizza Hut and Dominoes. We ate mad wings but still lost 5-7lbs in a 12-13 game season

[@jchaffejr]

You will never get any value in a trade. Nobody will give value for someone who doesn't play. Instead, fire the entire training staff as they can''t keep anyone or get anyone healthy. Aso, quit treating Zion with kid cgloves and play him. If he further hurts his hamstring, then he will be out for the year....but aren't we doing that by default anyway? Disappointing season, and this strategy of brinksmanship does not sell season tickets or put fannies in the stands.

[@gkb757]

Trim the fat, as tough as it may be he's never going to play a full season and by that I mean 65 games, that's the NEW NBA playing season, lol

[@LP-zo4rz]

Thank You Gil 💪🏾

[@freezy1016]

7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. (‭‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬)

[@oillizm]

Gil maybe not understanding that not taking good care of his body could've aided in his career being cut short due to injury. Please don't say drinking a pop or soda doesn't have an impact on your body. Saying he's still eating bad and all after already having missed this many games shows a lack of discipline and commitment to getting better. Which means he's not franchise altering out championship level. I'm trading him

[@Gspmitch]

Zion already hired a personal trainer & chef last season

[@KyrieBron]

Smh, the pelicans gotta pay for his shii He the merchandise

[@jeffreylanier222]

Weight, injuries, & lack of discipline will be the ultimate test of which way Zion nba career go

[@baltimoremike9161]

😂😂😂😂😂😂..this is really where we we..82 games..you play 40 but yet demand top dollar..😒..

[@jondubourg5390]

Doesn't play enough games but should be in bigger market? Wtf? Wildest thing I've ever heard

[@MrTireSmoke]

What does him being in a bigger market has to do with his availability to help the team whit he’ll is these people talking about

[@mont-doggBeats]

😂😂 exactly, if he goes to a big market like New York there media would absolutely destroy Zion. Because guess what he still gonna miss games because he injury prone and undisciplined

[@dre4352]

I’m here first what up Gil 😂

[@vintagemonte]

daily personal trainer and a full time chef

[@Atlas365247]

What Gil said the owner should do. Zion & his parents shouldve already with his $. Smh. That's why owners dont take players serious. Grown children.

[@grizz1598]

I wish Knicks kept Reddish than trade for Zion wit RJ duke 3

[@amancalledhawk5575]

Part of it might be his shoes i don’t think they are made for a guy his size

[@johnnybraxton5539]

Better get on the ocho cinco McDonald's diet he played 11 years and never got hurt

[@NotoriousSSV]

Idk what's so hard about cutting 25-30 lbs to save your career.

[@emmitkelly3378]

Got off dat fubo like Kwame said lol

[@intimissimi88]

what did kwame say exactly?

[@emmitkelly3378]

@@intimissimi88 That gil was a slave working for the white man

[@FlyyHigh834]

Zion hasn't played a Full season since he got drafted smh When he's healthy he's fun as hell to watch but damn he cnt stay healthy he's too big and his body ain't conditioned the way it should be which is crazy cuz he been In the league for like 3 years

[@zergbong]

there is no hindsight with Zion. Since the highschool clips everyone who watched ball knew that this dude can't maintain this body type in the NBA. It is just impossible. Dude needs to take a look in the mirror and imagine himself 10kg/20pounds lighter.

[@danielmaia3559]

Lol how is 50 out of 82 ok? You’ll never will a championship with a #1 or #2 player playing only that

[@live08gta42]

Before he was drafted you said there was nothing the pels could do about his weight because NBA players have so much free time…now you’re flip flopping? What happened to this show man. Bring someone on here who isn’t gonna giggle for 2 hours or co sign everything you say.

[@blackkev3695]

The Pelicans should’ve been traded Zion and built around Ingram

[@hmongchrislee9410]

Pelicans needs to cash in on their investment…

[@kel5088]

Lol mane y’all out y’all minds. Shid I’ll be a full to own the pelicans and want him to play 50 games. He wouldn’t be getting max money if he don’t play 70-82 games

[@cato12]

Duke players with pelicans never work out. Stop drafting my guys.

[@brianbcj]

I'm keeping zion williamson fuck what yall talking bout

[@halfsleep3554]

“Greg Oden” he’s outta der🤷🏾‍♂️

[@chrisrobinson2180]

Wtf do Rashad Mccants Be wearing g 🤣

[@trebester6835]

Sorry but y’all definitely need a new host

[@rohjani3717]

Who I’m their right minds gonna take him

[@Lo-236]

Zion isn’t a sustainable player He’s too heavy and produces too much force and power He’s going to always misfire and end up getting injured

[@vladimirkrunk5940]

Zion problem is the number 1 all the players who wore the number 1 have injury issues....he better change his number

[@jiquezgreen]

All we need is 65 games a year not including playoffs lol

[@jerryspringer3343]

ocho ate macdonalds and didn't get injured

[@Lauriel994]

Put Zion on the heat and see what happens, and im not even a heat or zion fan

[@Mark-ro3gx]

If he doesnt want to lose weight that is his fault.

[@TruthConnoisseur]

Chocolate cake!

[@jaylebron777]

He needs a new kind of diet to strengthen his tendons, ligaments, bones and more.. that's why all these guys wear out early. It's food science

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

If he ain't smart enough... I say trade him.

[@KreyzAim]

Gilberts diet is the reason he wasn’t a great. That’s a reason you don’t pay max to players with sh- for discipline.

[@TheTonytone77]

gil thinking about himself and penny hardaway....ruined careers ....how long do u sit thiese players before they become a financial liability some players like AD stay hurt

[@bellzo5]

He is osn of basketball a whole Lotta cap

[@a1healthfitness321]

That’s why Gil got hurt eating trash

[@ruru6022]

Zion leaving like ADisney did

[@Crysco.mp3]

Eat one

[@dribbleordrown]

cool vid but we need at least 50 minutes.

[@jcoop552000]

Once again players shouldn't take Gil's advice. Dude was and still immature.

[@deven7345]

Trade him to the Thunder. We’ll take care of him.

[@rohjani3717]

Hell no we’re fine we need a center

[@deven7345]

@@rohjani3717 chet

[@NBADRACO23]

When y’all gon realize Zion doesn’t want to be in New Orleans lol same will happen with Anthony Edwards. Ja Morant, Ant Man, & Zion future Big 3 in Miami‼️

[@LP-zo4rz]

What the fuck does that have to do with his health? Dude can’t stay healthy! When he was, we were #1 in the west!

[@denverthugget1]

Make him lose 20 pounds and play every other game

[@jartarriustapplin4607]

Miami is the only franchise he can thrive in consistently, because is the only franchise that check body fat weekly and players that play there are always cautious of what they put in their body

[@caliobzvr]

Zion didn't play 61 games last season. I missed the whole year. I don't even see him in the league in two or three years.

[@MikeyFran]

Gilbert just another flash in the pan moment yet talks soooo much lol Andre Miller is better than him

[@ssdaaFaf2]

No wonder Gil’s career didn’t last long dude was eating junk lol

[@calvin40calartis41]

Bro... he knot knee.... never work in league ....one person I know David Robison

[@marvymillz]

😄

[@vicmagnificent8304]

Playing a kids game. Eat like a kid. Makes sense don't it

[@user-ww1cc9nw7v]

I honestly think they faking his injury after the last real injury to get picks

[@shawnrcastro]

If that's the case, we (I'm a pelican fan) need to lose more games. We're on a 4 game win streak