NBA: Zion Williamson responds to Charles Barkley’s criticism: “I can’t…”

After the end of a long week, when the New Orleans Pelicans participated in the quarterfinals and semifinals of the In-Season Tournament from the NBAthe former American “TNT” player and commentator, Charles Barkleydecided to criticize the power forward’s physical conditioning at two different times Zion Williamson, given the athlete’s disappointing performances in both matches. Last Monday, 11th, after a great victory against Minnesota Timberwolvesshirt 1 wanted to respond to the comments.

Scoring 36 points (the highest score of the season), Zion led the team in a huge victory against the best team in the NBA, even after the defeat. In an interview after the match, the power forward was asked if he saw Chuck’s criticisms as “legitimate”. “If this comes from a good place and a place where they want to see me better, thank you. But if it comes from anywhere else, everyone has the right to their own opinion. I can’t control this”said Williamson.

Especially after the Pelicans’ loss to the Los Angeles Lakersat NBA CupCharles Barkley destroyed the participation of Williamson, who only had 13 points and two rebounds. “I already told you (TNT commentators), I am very disappointed. He averages six rebounds per game. He only had two double-doubles all season. A big, talented guy like him could never have less than ten rebounds. He should average 11 or 12 rebounds per game. But he doesn’t run the court at all.”said the former player.

Even with the commentator going overboard, some points are right, especially when it is said that Zion Williamson’s season could be better. The power forward has averages of 22.9 points and 5.6 rebounds so far, far from one of the best seasons of his short career.