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Zion Williamson's reported 25-pound weight loss since the NBA In-Season Tournament has fueled a surge in his performance, propelling him to become a leading scorer for the New Orleans Pelicans.

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New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has reportedly lost 25 pounds (11.3 kilograms) since the NBA In-Season Tournament, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

Zion Williamson

Team:New Orleans PelicansPosition:PFAge:23Height:198 cmWeight:129 kgBirth place:North Carolina, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

"I've got people in New Orleans telling me that since December, when the In-Season Tournament happened, Zion Williamson has lost 25 or more pounds, and his performance has been excellent," Windhorst said on The Hoop Collective.

This transformation has been accompanied by an uptick in performance, with Williamson emerging as a leading scorer for the team, averaging 22.6 points over 56 games.

The turning point seemed to be the Pelicans' brush with elimination from the In-Season Tournament on Dec. 8. Since then, Williamson's game has flourished, boasting 23.9 points per game on 62.5 percent shooting success rate as of March.

The positive momentum extends beyond Williamson, permeating the Pelicans' overall performance. The team has enjoyed a winning streak, triumphing in eight out of their last ten matches.

Another significant factor contributing to Williamson's improved performance is his sustained health throughout the season. Unlike previous campaigns marred by injuries, he has managed to steer clear of major setbacks this time around.

Williamson struggled with a right hamstring injury last season and missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season due to a broken right foot. Additionally, he was sidelined for the first three months of the 2019-20 campaign due to a knee injury.

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