With the new NBA season approaching, New Orleans Pelicans fans have plenty of reasons for optimism. Chief among them is Zion Williamson’s weight loss and improved conditioning, as the star forward appears noticeably leaner and fitter heading into training camp.

But not everyone is impressed with Williamson’s timing. Former Milwaukee Bucks champion and All-Star Jeff Teague voiced harsh criticism on his Club 520 podcast, questioning why Williamson waited until a contract year to fully commit to his fitness.

“This is probably the dumbest press conference I’ve heard in my life,” Teague said. “All of this is because of you. You choose to eat, be out of shape, all that. Now, all of a sudden, it’s a contract year, probably looking for an extension. All of a sudden, he is in shape, and he said t

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