NBA star Zion Williamson has recently made headlines for a remarkable transformation in his fitness journey. He had a dramatic weight loss, which has become a topic of discussion on social media lately.
The athlete was photographed posing with kids attending his basketball camp in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on August 18. Zion Williamson looked noticeably thinner in the picture, leading people to speculate how much weight he lost, contributing to his new look.
Amid all this, Spurs Reporter tweeted, saying Zion Williamson has shed 30 pounds and appears significantly leaner. Despite this progress, some confusion remains regarding the precise amount of weight he has lost.
Zion Williamson has undergone a significant physical transformation during the offseason. He lost 30 lbs and appears much leaner. Has fans suggesting that this could be an MVP-type season for Zion. #Pelicans #NBA pic.twitter.com/4j8j9wGrFf
— SpursRΞPORT (@SpursReporter) August 18, 2024
Reports say the athlete currently weighs 281 lbs. That is 4 lbs less than he weighed during his time as a college player for Duke from 2018 to 2019. Further, he gained much weight after Pelican drafted him in 2019.
However, five years later, he took a drastic step toward his health and lost weight. Meanwhile, his fans are positive about his weight loss. A Twitter user named Alex wrote, “That’s how an ex-fat man smiles by habit…he’s in great shape…hope he continues to improve.”
Likewise, another Twitter user, @casualtakeking, wrote, “If Zion Williamson can stay at this weight, the NBA is definitely in trouble with all due respect.“ Many others also complimented the new look of Zion Williamson, saying, ‘He looks amazing,’ and many more.
According to recent reports, Zion Williamson is targeting a weight of 272 pounds by the start of the upcoming season!
According to a report published by Sports Illustrated, Zion Williamson plans to lose an extra 9 pounds by the 2024-25 regular season, which begins in October. The media house cited sports writer Ian Casselberry.
Drafted as the #1 pick in 2019 by the New Orleans Pelicans, the Power forward has always been an exceptional player. Likewise, losing this much weight in only eight months has brought many new possibilities for himself and the team.
Zion Williamson has reportedly lost over 25 pounds since December 💪 pic.twitter.com/wFaWZ9YemK
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 19, 2024
In this aspect, fans believe that if he gets to 272 lbs, he will be untouchable on the court. Likewise, many fans believe this season will be the best season of his career.
While it remains to be seen if the player achieves the targeted weight in just two months, the basketball audience is quite excited to see him succeed and create history.
Additional Information
- Born on July 6, 2000, in Salisbury, North Carolina, Zion Williamson is 24 years old, 6 ft 6 in tall, and has a net worth of more than $18 million at such a young age.
- Zion Williamson signed a five-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans worth $197,230,450, with $197,230,450 guaranteed and an average yearly salary of $39,446,090.
- Despite injuring his leg in 2019 due to a broken Nike shoe, Zion still endorses Jordan. In 2019, he signed a multi-year deal with Jordan Brand. Forbes mentioned one industry source saying it was a 7-year, $75-million deal.
