Former Duke basketball forward Zion Williamson (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
Former Duke basketball sensation Zion Williamson needs to watch his weight.
It’s no secret the NBA version of Zion Williamson lacks the otherworldly airtime — both in terms of heights regularly reached and highlights on SportsCenter — from his heyday as a frequently airborne Duke basketball one-and-done. Also, it’s no secret the appearance of the New Orleans Pelicans forward has consistently varied since becoming the No. 1 pick at the 2019 NBA Draft.
Some nights, the 6-foot-6 Williamson, whose weight has appeared on all rosters at around 285 pounds ever since his arrival as a Blue Devil in 2018, looks like a chiseled superhero.