Accused by his ex-girlfriend! Zion causes trouble again! The Pelicans put the whole team on the shelves

In the early morning of May 31, according to media reports such as the Daily Mail and ESPN, Pelicans star Zion Williamson was accused of rape and physical abuse by a woman in Los Angeles. The Daily Mail obtained a lawsuit document, which claimed to be Zion's ex-girlfriend, and she dated Zion from 2018 to June 2023.

The woman said Zion had carried out ongoing abuse, control and threatening behaviors against her. Zion raped her twice during training in Beverly Hills in 2020, taking her cell phone and computer, and threatening the safety of her and her family’s lives. Zion's lawyers denied all the charges, responding that the woman was just trying to make money. Zion's lawyer said: "Zion and the plaintiff have never been in a romantic relationship, but they did maintain a voluntary relationship between the two parties. During the relationship, the plaintiff never raised any objection. It was not until the end of the relationship that the plaintiff raised millions of compensation. Zion next intends to file a counterclaim and demand high compensation." The Daily Mail pointed out in the report that this is a serious criminal and civil allegation that may have a significant impact on Zion's career and image. Also today, NBA reporter Kevin O 'Connor revealed that the Pelicans are evaluating the market conditions of each player in the team, and the whole team is put on the shelves, including Zion!

This is not the first time Zion has been in such off-field trouble. As early as the summer of 2023, an internet celebrity named Moriah Mills angrily accused Zion of cheating on stripper Rose and causing the latter to become pregnant. Another woman, Yami Taylor, also stood up and accused Zion of promising to buy a luxury car and a famous watch, but she was deceived by Zion.

Some fans said: 19 two heroes, one is dancing with a gun and the other is playing a stick! The successive off-court scandals have completely lost patience. This season's regular season, the Pelicans ranked second to last in the West with 21 wins and 61 losses and fourth to last in the league. What made the Pelicans heartbroken was that they only drew the No. 7 draw in the end. If you want to trade upward, you can only give out instant combat power. Zion's contract is $193 million for five years, expires in the summer of 2028, with $126 million left for three years. The Pelicans have left one hand, and Zion's remaining contract is completely unguaranteed. The Pelicans will decide whether to convert his contract to full guarantee next season before July 15 each year. Therefore, Zion's contract is easier to take.

Zion's problem is that it's too fragile. Zion only played 30 regular season games this season. He averaged 28.6 minutes per game, scored 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.9 blocks and 3 turnovers, with three shooting percentages: 56.7%, 23.1%, 65.6%. The Pelicans boss has notified new president Joe Dumas that he can trade Zion this summer!

Zion entered the NBA in 2019. He played in six career seasons, playing a total of 214 regular season games, and an average of only 35.7 games per season. No team has clearly expressed their interest in Zion. Now that the Pelicans want to chase Antetokounmpo or Durant, Zion will become a bargaining chip. Which team do you think Zion is suitable for?