Stephen A. Smith Reacts To Zion Williamson's Recent Comments

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Stephen A. Smith gives his thoughts on the recent comments made by Zion Williamson on his injury.

Stephen A. Smith is just one of many reacting to the latest Zion Williamson injury news. On Tuesday, Zion spoke to the media about his current rehabbing process. Williamson mentioned that he feels great, But is unsure he could compete at the level expected from him at this moment. Williamson's words carried a lot of weight on social media. Including many wondering just where Zion's head is in dealing with all of this. Smith gave his thoughts on the matter during Wednesday's episode of First Take.

"This guy is a fantastic talent. ... He's gotta find a way to get back on the court. Period. Because it's starting to look very bad and it's raising suspicions everywhere." Smith's sentiment can be heard by most fans of the NBA. There's no question just how talented Williamson is. However, will fans ever see him at the max of his talents? Injuries have derailed what could've been an already memorable career. Now it seems the mental side of dealing with injuries is a big roadblock in Zion's return.

Stephen A. Smith Is Beginning To Fear For Zion

The suspicions are rightfully warranted. What does feeling like Zion actually mean? Yes, it would be difficult for Zion to return as the Pelicans are beginning to challenge for a playoff spot. However, his presence on the floor could be a complete game-changer. But mental health isn't something to throw in a corner. Giannis Antetokounmpo recently discussed his battles with mental health. So Zion has every right to get his mind right before returning. But that won't stop people from making assumptions about the former number-one overall pick.

The Pelicans will begin their quest to earn the eighth seed in the Western Conference on Wednesday night. The Pelicans will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a loser-goes-home matchup. While the winner will face the Minnesota Timberwolves for the final playoff spot. But the Pelicans will once again be without Zion during a playoff push. Are the rumors more than rumors? Does Stephen A. Smith have a point with his take on Williamson? Let us know what you think about the situation in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Tyler Reed is a current Sports Writer for HotNewHipHop. He started back in March of 2023 with the company. During his time Tyler has shown his expertise in all things sports. Ranging from NBA news, all the way to boxing and MMA. He has bylines with several outlets, such as Busted Coverage, where Tyler has covered the NFL, College Football, WWE and beyond. Tyler has also written for Detroit Jock City, Wildcat Blue Nation and Swarm and Sting for the FanSided Network. Tyler is a massive Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Reds fan. Being from Kentucky, he chose connections to sports franchises that he enjoyed watching as a child. Unfortunately, his professional fandoms have only brought him pain. Tyler's hobbies outside of work include exercising and binge-watching the same shows he has watched for the last decade while endlessly scrolling through social media. His favorite hip-hop artists are Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kentucky's own Jack Harlow.
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