Ye scurvy dogs be raggin' on Stephen A. Smith like a bunch o' landlubbers! Arrr! Pelicans be fightin' back!
2024-02-23
Arrr matey! The scallywag Stephen A. Smith dared to poke fun at young Zion Williamson's feasting ways, but the Pelicans' crew was quick to clap back with jests of their own. A battle of wits and humor be brewin' on the high seas of social media! Aye me hearties!
Stephen A. Smith drew criticism from the New Orleans Pelicans after he took aim at their star player. Smith and Mike Greenberg were discussing Zion Williamson's off-court issues, including his admitted struggles with diet and conditioning. Despite Williamson's recent performance on the court, Smith questioned his commitment to staying in shape.The Pelicans fired back at Smith through social media, highlighting his lackluster college basketball stats and posting a montage of his "athletic highlights." Pelicans TV analyst Antonio Daniels criticized Smith for his comments, calling them "inappropriate and lazy."Williams is currently averaging a career-high in assists but a career low in points per game. Despite the team's recent success, the focus on Williamson's eating habits has sparked controversy within the organization. Smith's remarks have led to a public feud between him and the Pelicans, with both sides digging in their heels.As the debate rages on, Williamson continues to perform on the court, but the scrutiny surrounding his diet and conditioning habits remains a hot topic within the basketball community.