Zion Williamson’s Max Contract Has Weight Stipulations, per Report

Zion Williamson has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career, but because of his dominance on the court in his limited appearances, the Pelicans gave him a max extension. The deal is worth $193 million over five years and with contract escalators it can be worth up to $231 million.

However, there is reportedly an unorthodox de-escalator in the contract related to the star forward’s weight. According to Christian Clark of Nola.com, the contract stipulates Williamson will have periodic weigh-ins where throughout the entirety of his new deal his weight and body fat percentage must be below a combined 295. If it is not, the amount of guaranteed money in Williamson’s contract can be…