Gilbert Arenas says Zion Williamson, Pelicans “officially done.”

The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson saga may be over, according to Gilbert Arenas in his podcast. Although the claim seems exaggerated, he makes a solid point. For example, the The Pelicans suspended Williamson because he was late for his team’s flight. However, he has been late to several training sessions before.

Still, the 2019 No. 1 pick dominated when healthy. That doesn’t suit Arenas at all. He explained in more detail in his podcast on his questioning of why New Orleans suspended the big man.

“When you suspend him after you’ve already punished him, that’s two punishments for the same thing,” Arenas said. “As if being late for a plane doesn’t cost a game check.” It’s already a penalty, it’s not a game check. This means that your relationship with him is officially over. I’m late for something and you’re going to fine me $300,000? Get out of here.”

Sam Williamson has only played eight games this season. He has struggled with injuries, which have been a common theme throughout his career. Furthermore, he had questions about his conditioning. There were times when he looked in pristine shape, and in others it was the opposite.

The Pelicans and Zion Williamson could be parting ways soon

An 8-32 New Orleans team doesn’t have much going for them. Although they have dealt with injuries to almost all of their players, it is difficult to recover from eight wins. Not to mention, in a competitive Western Conference, it makes things even more interesting.

The The Pelicans have been in trade rumors surrounding Brandon Ingram. If he gets a deal, Williamson could be next. Regardless of any rumors, Arenas believes the Pelicans shot themselves in the foot.

“You tell us everything is damaged and how bad they are, then you expect high quality for it,” Arenas said. “They are misselling the product.” If you want to trade it, pick it up. (Say that) he looks good, he’s lost a lot of weight and then you put him on the market, but you beat him.”

Dismantling Williamson’s credibility as a basketball player through actions like these is not the way to go if they want to replace him. Teams will look at the former No. 1 pick as a reliability rather than an asset. He showed what he can do when he’s healthy. After all, he made the all-star team and average 27 points in the second season.

As Arenas said, the Pelicans will have to move quickly if they want to get the most for Williamson. If not, these kinds of actions will continually lower his trade value and leave teams uninterested.