New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson talks about different trash-talkers in the NBA and names Kyrie Irving as one of them.

Zion Williamson talks about Kyrie Irving

Trash-talking in the NBA is common, with many players using it to intimidate their opponents and hype up their team. The most notable trash-talkers in the NBA include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Kevin Garnett, and Kobe Bryant. Recently, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson identified some of the trash talkers he has faced in the modern NBA.

Zion Williamson discussed the different types of trash talkers in the NBA and highlighted their varying styles. During the segment, Williamson also named Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving as among the trash-talkers in the current NBA pool of players. However, the Pelicans superstar admitted that Irving never looks for moments to talk trash.

I got to think of a good one. You know what, he never initiates it, but when someone does talk trash, he takes it to another gear, that would be Kyrie [Irving].

Zion Williamson via Overtime

Fans have seen Irving trash talk before during the Western Conference finals in the last season. Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves called out Irving before the series, claiming he could guard him. Irving was fueled by this challenge and dominated in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

Following the game, Kyrie Irving engaged in further trash talk with Edwards regarding his pre-game comments. Edwards is also a notorious trash-talker. However, he couldn’t get inside Irving’s head. During the series, Irving fired back and led the Dallas Mavericks to victory.

Williamson also named Anthony Edward and Kevin Durant as trash talkers in the modern NBA. Williamson was also joined by his fellow Jordan brand Athletes Luka Doncic and Paolo Banchero in the video. All stars were also seen in China for the Jordan brand tour. The stars were also seen playing pick-up games with the Chinese fans.

Zion Williamson made headlines for his weight loss this off-season

Zion Williamson entered the NBA as one of the most popular college stars. He was further selected as the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the Pelicans. Williamson brought great promise to the team as he possessed great strength and had one of the best verticals the NBA has ever seen. After Williamson’s rookie season, health became one of his biggest issues.

Analysts constantly criticized him for being out of shape and having poor conditioning. These problems impacted Williamson’s game, especially his defense on the court. However, Williamson recently hosted a basketball camp where fans noticed that the Pelicans star looked leaner and more fit. He had clearly lost weight and is now striving to reach the best shape of his career.

As Williamson continues to improve his fitness, the Pelicans will aim to emerge as one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference. Additionally, they have integrated Dejounte Murray into the lineup, amplifying the synergy between him, Williamson, and Brandon Ingram. This dynamic combination promises to make the Pelicans a formidable force on the court.