Zion Williamson Isn’t Happy Anymore

Zion Williamson has visibly changed since coming into the league a smiling, happy number 1 pick. The Pelicans are no longer standing by him like they used to and everything is riding on this season. This is a look at the future for Zion and his team.

[@EdWedgie]

Zion is that guy that does all the side missions but not the main story

[@PeezyMadePill]

🤣😂

[@c_Durka]

😂😂😂 I'm dead

[@maxmeier532]

what's wrong with sideways missionary.

[@paytonkiessling2484]

Oh nah

[@wordtomymuvva5063]

@@maxmeier532that’s the best position for deep strokin🤣🤣

[@HoopEnthusiasts]

Zion should never complain after what he has made the fans experience

[@c_Durka]

Facts

[@Mrmoore727]

Fck the fans... Y'all don't really care about these athletes, your just mostly wannabes and jockstrap riders

[@JaKingScomez]

@@Papellxhaseyour love for zion is making you blind little bro

[@pepsgaming2691]

@@Papellxhaseif he was putting his 100 percent into basketball he wouldnt slip off his diet as much as he does. I am as guilty of slipping up as the next guy but he is gaining 50 pounds every time he is injured theres no excuses.

[@sourpatchkilla]

​@pepsgaming2691 he even Said he don't like to train he likes to eat especially now since he's rich..😅

[@trendel13]

Zion is fools gold. The Pels need to move him for as much value as they can get.

[@BLACKSTA361]

send him to Miami

[@jaeditogaming1278]

​@@BLACKSTA361watch how fast that man slime down.

[@henry7486]

wdym by that? He makes the Pelicans way better when he’s playing. If you’re just talking about the injuries tho, then that’s fair

[@coffeeggs]

​@henry7486 you have poor comprehension. Zion IS fool's gold. You even said it yourself. He's winning you games IF he plays. But he's not. It's schrodinger's cat, but the cat is the games that he can play.

[@MoralesCorner]

You right. He has so much talent and he has shown he's capable of dominating the league if he's healthy and focused. But after his first four seasons, it's not looking like he's going to have a successful career

[@thedman05]

The problem here is that Zion’s intangibles are as questionable as his tangible, health related issues. Zion is already unsteady physically bc of his weight issues/injury issues… and mentally frankly he simply doesn’t seem to be mature yet. That means even if he’s not injured it’s not likely everything will go right. It’s hard enough to win even if everything is going right… and I don’t know that he has the intangibles to stay consistent long enough to win. History tells me it’s not likely and even if he does it a few years he’s more likely to simply be a one and done for deep playoff runs

[@MrDiMES123]

Yeah he’s got the talent but idk about his motivation

[@thedman05]

That’s it in a nutshell. Even when healthy his motivation is also inconsistent

[@MoralesCorner]

These kids are just blessed with the physical talent to play the game and get into it chasing the lifestyle, the money and fame. They don't care about winning nor have the mental tools to do their job after they sign the first big contract. He's a multimillionaire and is still a kid. Why do people expect any better from these kids is beyond me.

[@suggestedtigerr1151]

Jesus loves you. John 14:6 6 Jesus said To them, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. God bless u

[@Carefreeblues]

Makes us appreciate Lebron's body of work, he has been incredibly focused and driven for his entire career. Zion's talent is undoubtedly in the same level as Lebron's, Zion however lacks everything else.

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

To me, this is Zion's last year to cash in on the 2019 draft hype. If he doesn't perform this year, I think the public will officially declare Ja Morant as the best player in the class.

[@soloistdeve]

Yeah, what a great class right? Amazing, we haven't seen anything like this before, right?

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

Ja is better already wtf

[@Beamin439]

hes really not he just plays more. and hes about 1 or 2 more gun videos from changing that lmao@@RandomShowerThoughts

[@henry7486]

the public already has… a long time ago. I still believe Zion is better when both are healthy but while Ja has some availability issues himself, for Zion it’s just ridiculous

[@SixSioux]

@@RandomShowerThoughts with guns maybe lmao

[@hotboiii_ced215]

BI is who New Orleans fans love and desire to have represent the city. Zion talent is there but us fans would be fine to get that dark cloud lifted if they were to move him.

[@ChoperJoJo]

I hope he can get better mentally. He's hell of a player and fun to watch

[@reveragew]

One thing is always correct: the best ability is availability

[@_urahara_]

MJ talked about this in an interview. He said that most of today's players are paid off based on their potential. They are offered big contracts and millions of dollars even before they played a single game. In most cases, this creates a comfort zone and most players no longer feel the need to perform and compete at the highest level. There is no hunger to prove themselves, just distractions and drama to make them feel relevant. Zion might look like a tank but he is clearly not in the best physical and mental condition to compete. Sad to say, in all the 4 years that he's in the NBA, the only thing he has proven is that he is a bust.

[@goldengod31]

Ironic considering he is a Air Jordan athlete

[@henry7486]

I don’t think you can really say he’s a bust when he had one of if not the most efficient 25+ PPG seasons of all time

[@stephaniemorehead5709]

He is definitely not a bust…he just shouldn’t be a superstar…he doesn’t have the drive…to stay in shape..not get in shape but stay in shape…when he gets hurt….he can’t or doesn’t work out…and gains weight…the injury heals up…but he’s gained like 10-20 pds of fat….he comes back…plays for like two weeks…gets hurt again…but for those two weeks…he balls out….he definitely isn’t a bust…the dude said his numbers were like 25 pts. 8 rebs.. on 65% shooting…and he can shoot free throws…

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

Exactly. This is a league based on performance, not potential... and yet, the NBA reached such a weak position, they are pampering their athletes way too much. If Zion think NOLA is treating him poorly, no one in the NBA are willing to pay for his "potential"... then hell, go play in China, let's see him earning even 5% of what he could earn in the US. The rest of the world don't care, Giannis and Luka could move to Madrid tomorrow and the rest of Europe would not even glance at it

[@cory6376]

@@RRRRRRRRR33 if the players dont make more, the billionaire owners make more... theres not really a win in that

[@MrShishi]

You really mastered the YT algorithm, You know how to keep me on your channel...Congrats😄

[@adamrigg7175]

Zion complaining when he plays an average of 35 games a year😂

[@chadwellington2524]

and 400k a game as someone else said

[@MoralesCorner]

These kids are just blessed with the physical talent to play the game and get into it chasing the lifestyle, the money and fame. They don't care about winning nor have the mental tools to do their job after they sign the first big contract. He's a multimillionaire and is still a kid. Why do people expect any better from these kids is beyond me.

[@adolfBBC]

Yeah exactly. Silk sheets metaphor Is super applicable. They're paid off of potential and their high school/college mixtapes. It's a shame the passion goes before we as fans get to see real hoppers. Zion is always capable of being an all star but he probably doesn't love the game.

[@hectorvillalobos7388]

Thanks for the great content ❤

[@brucelau2023]

Honestly though, and this is just in my opinion, Zion Williamson should have not complained of what the fans have experienced over the last three seasons with him because like they literally had nothing going for themselves until Zion came because was Anthony Davis requested a trade it really just came crashing down for the pelicans and I’m really just sorry for them because Zion Williamson probably should’ve gotten traded and I’m just really amazed that he still actually a New Orleans pelican

[@keynanvarnado7592]

No NBA team can win without it's star. Zion was supposed to be that star for NO basketball. He, rightfully, recognizes the team can't win big without him on the court. No team has "anything going" for themselves if their best player misses 75+% of games. Nuggets, Bucks, 76ers, Lakers, etc. Take away Jokic, Giannis, Embiid, Lebron, etc from those teams for that number of games and they're all lottery dumpster fires too.

[@markrios3256]

Yeah, it’s a real shame when you see stars like Zion, who have all the talent potential to become all Time greats but due to personal issues and injuries, it takes away from his potential, he sad like he could literally be a top five best player in the NBA easily if he didn’t have these type of problems

[@kbrown05191]

Zion has a whole 305 at home and chasing him #2. Talent doesn't matter if that person never shows up to work #1. He hasn't shown true commitment to his basketball career... when there isn't Zion news during off-season we're making progress #3. Fanboys will hate on these facts.

[@axlfoley7795]

I’m subbed here and flightmike. This channel is 10000000x better

[@MrRapmaster19]

Would love to hear you talk about what the hell is going on with Julius Randle? Dude is putting up all-time worst numbers to start the season. Is it his injury from the playoffs last season? His mental headspace? Or is he trying to force his way out of NY amidst all the rumors, and can the Knicks even move him if the season continues to start rough?

[@aaronpeters6209]

He's often had up and down years throughout his career. Slow start and down year won't be anything out of the norm for him.

[@marshallbeck9101]

Pretty predictable tbh

[@BLACKSTA361]

send him to Miami for Kyle Lowry and a bag of chips

[@MrBee-cp9pt]

😂 What?!?! 😂

[@MrRapmaster19]

@@aaronpeters6209 Yeah but nothing like THIS. He bounced back tonight but his 27% shooting to start a season is not just the worst from a player coming off an all-star season, it's the worst for ANY NBA player period.

[@hofniamwaalwa3724]

This is the best nba channel. Quality over quantity.

[@jpao1834]

I hate to say it but: that's what happens when you treat a Kid like a King. It's not too late for him obviously, he just needs a good mentor; someone who can help him align his priorities

[@brianhlp30]

Best basketball channel on KZbin

[@Killajmj]

Anthony Edwards took Zions spot in the League

[@qiushihu9443]

Good thing that they didn't trade Zion for Scoot. They would regret so badly rn

[@iamtheonlywilly]

Yeah I don’t think Scoot is doing good right about now.

[@coopergaedtke2305]

I love you AM Hoops. Your Vid’s are 🔥 🔥 Who’s your favourite player this season for MVP

[@maxmeier532]

"so nothing distracts them..." That was a funny line.

[@deenice4778]

Deep Inside,, Zion wants to be a Knick🙏💪✊️☝️🙏

[@Jackey_Chen]

A very early upload🔥

[@somericanguy]

"nothing distracts them" with a pic of MJ is f'ing HILARIOUS

[@JoshBeFreeTV]

As a fan, I genuinely don't give a damn whether Zion's happy or not. His rich ass never plays!! Bro doesn't even contribute enough to have a say in my eyes

[@andrewyarosh1809]

Was noticeably absent when Nuggets mounted their comeback tonight, and defensively unplayable. And when the Pelicans needed to mount an offensive comeback to win he was also not on the floor.

[@roytjm1]

A.M WE NEED Videos of Nuggets to LoL they Been winning and Joker 🃏 been Mvp 😅 Keep up the Good Work 👍

[@EazzyHoops]

Nice video

[@dannydevito4338]

This dude has been in the league for basically half a decade and has barely done anything. He is WAY too talented for that sh@t. He might have another decade if he’s lucky so 1/3 of his career is done and dusted already. Edit: I really do hope this is the year he solidifies himself as a top 5, franchise-leading player. I’m a UNC fan too. He’s fun to watch when he’s on the court

[@golag6191]

Zion is like most of the kids in his generation, looking for the easy way, but if you want to be great there is no easy way.

[@stormmanager2465]

I like AM hoops. These takes are always fair and interesting

[@jasonmurdoc9533]

4:30 yo how did I already forget about that?

[@shawnhussain7713]

I love Zion but he started half the BS. He’s been doing good so far and I hope he keeps it up. Not a Pels fan but they deserve a star at this point

[@bighou2359]

Damn dude, if I'm having a bad day, I'll come to your channel so I can feel worse.

[@josephdell8056]

RJ Barrett , has turned out to be a great pick for the Knicks. They are looking good this year .

[@baileyduffy4531]

Zion don’t get to be upset, his game is one dimensional and our coach has been getting on him to start shooting more

[@SKYTHRILL-00]

nice video

[@maxmeier532]

Zion's career earnings in the first 4 years are 45 million and he played a total of 114 games, averaging 400K per game played. That's just the money he got according to his Pelicans contract. From this season on he's making about 3-4 times as before. Whether he plays or not. I dont think he has any reason to be mad. He had enough stamina to do windmills in the park and dunk on pornstars. He still might become the star on court that he has been projected to be, and I think we all hope so, but it's up to his health and his effort, and his ability to fade out the noise around him. At the same time, the next gen is passing him by left and right. What wasnt fair to him was the hype he caught before playing a single NBA game, but that comes with the territory.

[@ptralx3122]

That is crazy to this about

[@bigbangbasketball]

I feel like the Pels should be a lot better than what they really are. Injuries just always come at the worst time for them.

[@billiethefrenchie]

@amhoops loving that sweatshirt 🔥

[@vukkostic8680]

That ball behind him looks like jalen browm

[@themsb1087]

Anybody ever told you that "you look just like Tyler Herro"💯🤣

[@eduardoarancibia169]

Has he ever been? His problem is himself.

[@TerrenceLP]

Someone needs to start training Zion like a boxer and start the 5am 5k's everyday and bag work ❤

[@Lola23339]

I'm not a Zion-hater at all. I hope he has a great career but I have a feeling that it's just a matter of time before he gets seriously hurt again. I'm glad he made it to his 2nd rookie max. contract so, whatever happens, he's probably set for life. I have an orthopedic doctor friend, who loves the NBA, and he thinks Zion's legs appear abnormal. He says it could be genetic or the result of him being too heavy while he was growing. Hopefully, my friend is just wrong.

[@ash-ford]

Hope zion put real work on his health and game. He can prolly dominate wemby. Would be a fun to watch matchup

[@thato8000]

The nba may start hunting for new lottery talent in Europe honestly. Look at the new generation players: Zion, Ben Simmons, Ja Morant all with drama. But Wemby, Luka are dedicated to their teams and treat it LIKE AN ACTUAL JOB

[@mr.t107]

Zion is in his 5th year and has played about 1 season of basketball (around 100 games) . If I was the pelicans I would trade him as well. How does he expect to stay on the team if he never plays an NBA game

[@user-xp5lc5so1x]

Luka and zion will be cinema 🥱

[@joeyjoey4560]

W video

[@PascalSiakam.]

Zion has his big mac and large fries why would he be unhappy

[@SGASZN]

Can u make a video of the kings ?

[@CrazyFella230]

Zion is that guy and he's the only one that makes them competitive B.I just scores

[@user-ou5gq6do3u]

I think when he was out for the entire year the tensions were between Zion’s family and front office although Zion didn’t do anything to help

[@MounirElOuazzani]

Zion needs someone like coach Pop

[@2KStrife11]

Speaking of Ja. Do you think Ja will bring the grizzlies back when he returns, im panicking rn

[@hellboy30098]

As a pels fan, we're just used to life fucking us. Wouldnt surprise me if Zion finally took off right as he leaves. We can draft amazingly, but after that, we're a carbomb

[@klbalcantara]

The feelings just the same....

[@rahulodwyer8921]

2k Zion was different

[@jimbobfisher8904]

It’s no secret, ever since he got drafted never looked to thrilled to be there, he just knows they are going to pay him and worship the ground he walks on no matter how it goes in New Orleans and when he wants to leave he will go.

[@armontimuzic6785]

Yes he looks heavy

[@macenblu6]

re upload or something.....or is it june 2023 again?

[@AntiMetaLokuno]

Did you really ask, “What will happen WHEN Zion gets hurt?”

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

He’s gonna get hurt

[@Perryvsgaming]

I was called the biggest hater because I said this was going to happen. I went around and asked people who would you rather have on your team, Zion or Luka, and why? The people that said they would take Zion said it was because he was more dominant. But I would provide a counter argument by saying does it matter how dominant a player is if he never plays? Who cares if he can average 29 ppg on 65% shooting if he plays for less than a quarter of the season. The warning signs of his injury issues were there before he even made it to the league. But because he was so good in high school and college everyone ignored it.

[@PNL_King]

If he does find the right team though, we're definitely looking at an HOF career.

[@squishymango9108]

Nice sweater

[@Sniperpulls]

New York missed out on Giannis, Lillard, and soon to be Donavan, zion for randle in the offseason 🍿

[@icantwitu6245]

Saying when he gets hurt and not If is kinda hater vibes. But fair point

[@jeffdorris5321]

Zion to the Miami Heat 🔥

[@talmanyoung1431]

Stephanie marriage was probably a tough one to say is “taken care of” lmao

[@Bobbydigital35]

Damn that reporter was thick

[@jovondeonte89]

I’m trying to find out how How is Zion unhappy from your video

[@Nauni]

I watched his first game with my dad, whole time I was hyping him up, saying he was gonna be great when he dunked and hit threes and my dad was hating the whole time. Saying he didn’t think he was gonna be good. Few years later and my pops was right. Sure he’s talented but it doesn’t matter if you never play. And he’ll never be great with his mindset

[@Christopher._M]

You're dad wasn't right. He is great he just isn't disciplined.

[@soloistdeve]

@@Christopher._M No, his dad was right. And you're not a basketball fan. A basketball fan know that to be great, you need to have discipline in the first place. You are just an Instagram follower, celebrity lover.

[@DaemonPix]

Being from Louisiana I can tell you that being on a diet is not easy living in NOLA. The Pelicans need to move Zion. BI gets injured also but he wants to win.

[@danielbaker1510]

youre better than woj and chams everyday of the week dawg

[@ycrecon]

Loyalty ain't shite now. Getting paid while not playing and not even a little gratitude. Player power has gone too far.

[@atticus._]

if zion does his thing in the playoffs trading him is gonna be off the table. could end up being a trap given his injury history but id love to see it

[@ParampamIm]

Zion coming in nba people thought he was gonna be a combination of draymond and barkley. He has not live up to that, hes a athletic julius randle

[@JayCeeJay2]

He missin moriah

[@TheLegoBattlebotsLab]

🔥

[@user-gi7fr1gv7e]

First time i saw zion i thought his legs will never hold up, to me it was obv.

[@LoneSamurai_X]

Did everyone just miss Zion mentioning TORONTO as one of his fav cities? I can smell a Zion for Pascal trade brewing...mark my words!

[@Jayse]

Yeah honestly, I think Zion with the raptors intense development program and core peices of Scottie and oG could be really good with him 😮

[@derrickhizon8535]

BI is KD lite in a very bad day. I would rather focus on him and make sure that Zion works his way up.

[@ThoneKatana-cs2zk]

Cj,hope he will be okay., Zion???

[@jackdaniels2905]

He's stil 30-40 pounds over. Dude is under 25, shouldn't have weight issues.

[@AH-tq1tj]

Imagine if his 30+ maybe his best comparison is Shawn Kemp

[@DK-yj1ez]

Zion need the Ball to be the best! And the Ball is Gelo!

[@baronessvondengler]

Issa wrap on Zion, tbh

[@dedmeems3913]

Zion is getting unlucky, yes his health hasn’t been good, but when he rehangs and comes back and is noticeably healthier, something goes wrong, it’s truly sad. When healthy, anyone would still take him number 1 ovr in a redraft

[@catalogueboys2538]

The problem is that he never is healthy. If he doesn't have the discipline for not eating like a pig and being professional he cannot win at the highest level.

[@aswinnayak8147]

"If you keep bad women around you, you never will be happy"

[@vaughnbutler6129]

I honestly hope Zion is able to stay healthy bcuz while he did have the natural talent before, he got the motivation and a few years of experience in the real adult world.

[@alitoroganan2442]

Unfortunately he wont stay healthy unless he drops his weight to 225-230

[@DineNastyLakers]

They need to team up Zion with Harden. That dynamic puo

[@magilas8485]

Bro got treated like a king even though he hasnt played much and now complaining 😭

[@williamr8327]

Why are we saying "when he gets hurt"? There wasn't even a follow up of "I hope he doesn't get injured" the narrative is insane!

[@touchbytonymikael]

Wait about 20-30 games 🤨 and then you know🥶My expectations is 1😂

[@ChillPill365]

Whatever happens just keep this man as far away from San Antonio as possible. He doesn’t need to be getting near them churro’s over there.

[@aldenencluna6409]

Nice.