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Zion Williamson owes zero apologies for powering Pelicans to 128-117 victory over Suns

If the cat wasn’t out of the bag, it should be now.

“Zion Williamson, MVP,” Jose Alvarado said as he deadpanned into the video camera. “He’s playing at an MVP-everything right now. He’s just being a great leader, coming in and showing that. He heard all that talk when he was sitting down and he’s {now} competing.”

Twenty-five games in, it’s evident that the New Orleans Pelicans are going to be a major force to be reckoned with in the NBA playoffs. National media also needs to take note of Zion Williamson’s burgeoning campaign for the 2023 Most Valuable Player Award more seriously.