Arr! Zion Williamson and his kin are bein' hounded by scallywags for not coughin' up $1.8 million in loans!
2023-07-29
Avast ye scurvy dogs! In the midst of these wild accusations on the ol' social media seas, young Zion Williamson and his kin be facin' a lawsuit for nay payin' most of a $2 million doubloons debt. Aye, the storm be brewin'!
Zion Williamson and his family are facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to repay a $1.8 million loan from a California-based tech company called Ankr PBC. The company claims to have loaned the New Orleans Pelicans star's family $2 million in September 2021, with the expectation of being paid back by August of the following year. Ankr had hoped that Williamson could act as a spokesperson for their blockchain-related technologies used in finance and data storage.The lawsuit alleges that Williamson's stepfather, Lee Anderson, had the authority to negotiate business arrangements on behalf of Williamson. Ankr also claims to have assisted Williamson with community events and provided him with a physical trainer and personal chef. Anderson allegedly told Ankr that his family would suffer financial hardship and Williamson would not enter into a business relationship with them if the loan was not made immediately.
This lawsuit adds to the list of controversies Williamson has been involved in recently. He has been embroiled in a social media dispute with an ex-porn star who threatened to release sex tapes of the two. Williamson has also spoken out about his poor dieting habits, which have affected his performance on the court. Concerns for his well-being were raised when he posted audio of a song with suicidal themes.
Throughout his four-year career, Williamson has been plagued by injuries, limiting his playing time. He missed the entire 2021-2022 season due to a foot injury. Despite these setbacks, he has put up impressive numbers, averaging 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game in the 29 games he played last year. Overall, Williamson has averaged 25.8 points, 7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game throughout his career.
The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, but it adds another chapter to the eventful offseason for the young basketball star.