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Zion Williamson | Photo: NBA
2019 NBA No. 1 pick Zion Williamson could potentially lose money from his new contract if his weight and body fat percentage exceed the thresholds.
Williamson signed a five-year, $193 million max contract with the New Orleans Pelicans in early July. If he gets into one of the symbolic selections (All-NBA) next season, the explosive forward will be able to receive as much as 231 million in his account. But the contract also includes surprising criteria.
According to Christian Clark of Nola.com, Zion needs to control his weight and potential body fat. “According to sources close to the NBA, Williamson’s contract requires periodic weight testing throughout the contract. The sum of his weight and body fat percentage must be under 295 pounds (~134 kilograms). If it is not, then the amount of money guaranteed in the contract may be reduced.”
Williamson sat out last season with a foot injury and missed the first three months of his freshman season with a knee injury. During his career, the participant of the 2021 All-Star Game played only 85 matches, but stood out with fantastic statistics – an average of 25.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
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