New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson's new back tattoo hit the internet on Friday. The former No. 1 pick added new work under the ink that read "Mount Zion" stretched across his shoulders, which was unveiled last year.
The same artist, Anthony Michaels (@antmikes on Instagram), posted a video to showcase his newest work, which covered the rest of Williamson's back.
Zion’s new back tattoo is CRAZY 🔥 @Zionwilliamson (via @Antmikes) pic.twitter.com/7afsRUMjES
— Overtime (@overtime) November 22, 2024
NBA fans were quick to comment on Williamson's new ink, as well as criticize his conditioning while he has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring strain on Nov. 6:
Bro allergic to the court
— SleeperHoops (@Sleeper_Hoops) November 22, 2024
Capture the Flagg
— Russ' TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) November 22, 2024
Pelicans: Hey Zion please stay healthy for us!!
— 𝔇𝔅 (@demonbol) November 22, 2024
Zion: pic.twitter.com/V9xyyRcqbd
getting tattoos instead of resting pic.twitter.com/9iD2Subo7a
— ³ (@CookedByWade) November 22, 2024
LeBron at 39 Zion at 24 https://t.co/mO7QT4hJA6 pic.twitter.com/b5aYnr8t66
— 𝓛𝓛💫 (@HoodiiBron) November 22, 2024
ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Friday that Williamson has undergone multiple treatments on his left hamstring and is not close to a return to play. According to Charania's report, the Pelicans are prepared for Williamson to miss at least four to six weeks, which puts him out through at least mid-December. He has fought numerous hamstring injuries in the past, though, so his absence could extend even further.
New Orleans is sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference at 4-12, hoping to keep things afloat as it awaits Williamson's return.
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