Following a six-game tear through the end of November that was arguably the best of his NBA career, Zion Williamson faced immense criticism just one week later. This stemmed from two performances in the NBA’s in-season tournament quarterfinals and semifinals, as Williamson totaled his fewest shot attempts per game this season (eight in each). The Pelicans ultimately fell to the Lakers in the semifinals.
With the outpouring of critical comments from high-profile analysts like Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith, Williamson responded in as close to perfect fashion as one could imagine on Monday night.
“If it comes from a place where they just wanna see me do better, thank you. But if it comes from anywhere else, everybody entitled to their own opinion. Can’t control that,” Williamson told reporters after a 121-107 win over the Timberwolves.
