New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles the ball up the court during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings. Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

NBA star Zion Williamson’s incredible skinny transformation goes viral (PHOTOS)

Originally posted on The Athlete Lifestyle on SI
By Matt Ryan | Last updated Aug 19, 2024 11:48 AM ET

New Orleans Pelicans star power forward Zion Williamson is listed at six feet, six inches, and 284 pounds. Based on new images that have surfaced, this will likely need to be updated drastically at the start of the NBA season.

Williamson has been plagued by injuries his whole NBA career, but is coming off a season where he played the most games. He only missed 12 games as opposed to 53 the year before. The knock on him however, has been he’s too heavy and doesn’t listen to suggestions on diet and conditioning.

Well it appears, he got that message this offseason as high-flying former Duke star is almost unrecognizable. Check out his new look from his South Carolina youth basketball camp.

League not ready for Ozempic Zion pic.twitter.com/bdEcpSR9Xp
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) August 18, 2024

Now a before and after look:

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

Here are more pictures:

Zion hosted a free basketball camp in his hometown of Spartanburg, S.C. on Saturday pic.twitter.com/NYjCIKaVNj
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) August 18, 2024

And a video:

Zion Williamson's health is all about getting that ring for the Pelicans now
( : X/@TimeoutSPORTS3 ) pic.twitter.com/jU8Vwbu7Am
— The SportsRush (@TheSportsRushUS) August 18, 2024

The reaction from fans and social media has been one of shock.

Holy crap. Skinny Zion about to take over pic.twitter.com/Hmzr4K6ULy
— That One Boston Fan (@ThatOneBosFan) August 18, 2024

Skinny Zion this season https://t.co/KWfsDhumpq pic.twitter.com/xQw1bK9QpO
— Ingram Alerts (@IngramAlerts) August 18, 2024

It hasn’t been revealed yet what Williamson has done to have the dramatic 30-pound transformation to his body, but the rest of the NBA should be scared. Maybe he did the Jaylen Brown underwater workout?

With a slimmed-down Williamson and an impressive offseason for the Pelicans after getting Dejounte Murray, watch out for New Orleans in 2024-2025.

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This article first appeared on The Athlete Lifestyle on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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