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Adding fuel to the fire was the recent release of a video by Zion himself, which showed him getting a tattoo while listening to Jay-Z's "Can I Live." The timing of the video, which features Zion smiling and seemingly carefree, seemed oddly juxtaposed with his injury status. Critics saw this not just as a display of poor judgment but also as a blatant disregard for both the Pelicans franchise and its fans.
Many noticed Zion’s apparent lack of fitness in the video, drawing comparisons to the likelihood that he is not maintaining the level of physical condition expected of an elite athlete. The conclusion that many are arriving at is that Williamson has been lacking in his commitment to the sport, thus compounding the team's frustrations.