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New Orleans Pastor Suggests Zion Williamson Wants To Stay With Pelicans

Nico Martinez
Mar 23, 2022
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Just three years into his career, Zion Williamson has become one of the most mysterious players in the NBA.

Besides questions about his health and durability, the young star has sparked doubts about his commitment to the Pelicans organization.

But in a chat with The Sporting News, New Orleans Pastor Dale Sanders challenged the notion that Zion was ready to leave the city. After spotting Williamson as a guest in Sunday’s service, he had a chance to speak with the young stud himself.

“I think he’s in great spirits because I literally had to have one of my deacons pull him out of the crowd. They didn’t want to let him go, and he didn’t want to let them go. He took a lot of pictures and talked with a lot of people. He didn’t seem to be in any way, shape or form distant. He’s ready to do what he came here to do, is what it appeared to me.”

“It sounds different from what’s being portrayed, and he looks a lot different from what’s been portrayed. He looks to be in a lot better shape than they’ve been letting on,” Sanders said with a laugh. “You could see that from the pictures.” 

“To be honest with you, [Zion’s] exact words to me were that he loved the city,” Sanders said. “The only thing I know from him personally is that he’s excited about being back and he wants to get back into the saddle as fast as he physically can.”

Williamson, 21, hasn’t played since the 2020-21 season when he averaged 27 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game on 61% shooting.

After dealing with a nagging foot injury, Zion was officially ruled out for the rest of this season, leaving fans to wait further for his highly-anticipated return.

Until then, people will continue to speculate on his long-term future as a Pelican.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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