Pelicans Zion Williamson cements his commitment to New Orleans. ‘I’m not going to let the city down’ (1 Viewer)

[Thunderchild]

During his time away from the court, questions swirled around Williamson’s desire to be in New Orleans, his understanding of being a good teammate and his willingness to keep his body in peak physical form.

On his 22nd birthday, he made sure to silence at least the first of those three questions.

“It was a tough year. For the Pelicans to come give me this birthday gift, I’m not going to let them down,” Williamson said during a news conference announcing his five-year maximum contract extension that could be worth up to $231 million. “I’m not going to let my family down. I’m not going to let the city down. And most importantly, I’m not going to let myself down.”

'I'm not going to let the city down': Zion Williamson cements his commitment to New Orleans

In the process, the Pelicans' star delivered a strong message to those who can no longer doubt his long-term future with the Pelicans.

theathletic.com

 

[Dago]

 

[SaintsFan11]

 

[Dago]

 

[Dago]

Like I said before...I wasn't going to dump on him till I heard he wanted to leave from his own mouth. He is still thar same kid who stepped up and offered to pay the lost income for all the arena workers when the lock down happened in 2020

 

[nolaspe]

Sports media obviously tried to drive a wedge b/w Zion and the Pels...

 

[Dago]

Sports media obviously tried to drive a wedge b/w Zion and the Pels...

while I know it won't happen, the media owes Zion, his family, the Pels, and the Pels' fans an apology

 

[Thunderchild]

while I know it won't happen, the media owes Zion, his family, the Pels, and the Pels' fans an apology

You're absolutely right. They do and they won't.