Pelicans' social media team, TV analyst rip Stephen A. Smith for 'lazy' Zion Williamson criticism

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Stephen A. Smith caught some flak from the New Orleans Pelicans after he criticized their biggest star.

On Friday's edition of "Get Up," Smith and Mike Greenberg were discussing the Pelicans and Zion Williamson, who has made his share of headlines with injuries and off-court issues.

One of those issues, Williamson has admitted, is his eating habits.

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson heads to the bench in the second half of a game against the Denver Nuggets Nov. 6, 2023, in Denver.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

In July, the 2019 No. 1 overall pick admitted "it's hard" to stay in top shape since he's young with "all the money in the world."

However, a report in December said Williamson simply "doesn't listen" to the organization's requests to take his diet seriously. Around that time, he looked sluggish on the floor, notably in the In-Season Tournament.

Williamson is averaging 24.3 points in his last 14 games, which is just a tick lower than his career mark of 24.9, but Smith isn't convinced.

"Zion Williamson, it's not about his game. It's about how many burgers he's eating and whether or not he's gonna be in shape. Or is he gonna keep eating McDonald's?" Smith said Friday morning. "That's what he has to prove — that the chefs don't love him any longer, that he's committed to playing basketball and being in shape."

Zion Williamson (1) of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of the West semifinal game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament at T-Mobile Arena Dec. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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