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Pundit notes ‘something fishy’ about Duke basketball great Zion Williamson

Duke basketball alum Zion Williamson (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Does restraining Duke basketball legend Zion Williamson’s game seem insane?

By now, it’s obvious the New Orleans Pelicans have no hopes of becoming champions with Zion Williamson, right? Isn’t it clear they’re seeking the fastest way to force him out? Well, some folks are drawing those conclusions from the franchise’s perceived disinterest in having the 6-foot-6, 285-pound rookie as healthy, high-flying, and happy as he was in his Duke basketball heyday.

On ESPN’s Tuesday edition of First Take, following Williamson’s 23 points, seven boards, and five dimes across a mere 25 minutes in a 109-99 Monday night win over the Memphis Grizzlies, talking head Stephen A.