The New Orleans Pelicans are preparing for the upcoming NBA season after a disappointing campaign last year, and all eyes are on Zion Williamson. The former No. 1 overall pick has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career, but this season he appears to be in the best shape of his life with a notable weight loss—sending a subtle warning to opponents in the process.

Since entering the league as the top pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson has missed more games (268) than he’s played (214). Last season alone, he suited up for just 30 contests in a year where the Pelicans managed only 21 wins. Alongside injuries, questions about his conditioning have followed him for years.

But at the Pelicans’ Media Day, Williamson looked noticeably leaner and more confident, crediting a new trainin

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