NBA Fans React to Zion Williamson's Massive New Back Tattoo

The Pelicans forward/s new ink was showcased on Friday as he rehabs a hamstring injury.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson looks on from the bench. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson's new back tattoo hit the internet on Friday. The former No. 1 pick added new work under the ink that read "Mount Zion" stretched across his shoulders, which was unveiled last year.

The same artist, Anthony Michaels (@antmikes on Instagram), posted a video to showcase his newest work, which covered the rest of Williamson's back.

Zion’s new back tattoo is CRAZY 🔥 @Zionwilliamson (via @Antmikes) pic.twitter.com/7afsRUMjES

— Overtime (@overtime) November 22, 2024

NBA fans were quick to comment on Williamson's new ink, as well as criticize his conditioning while he has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring strain on Nov. 6:

Bro allergic to the court

— SleeperHoops (@Sleeper_Hoops) November 22, 2024

Capture the Flagg

— Russ' TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) November 22, 2024

Pelicans: Hey Zion please stay healthy for us!!

Zion: pic.twitter.com/V9xyyRcqbd

— 𝔇𝔅 (@demonbol) November 22, 2024

getting tattoos instead of resting pic.twitter.com/9iD2Subo7a

— ³ (@CookedByWade) November 22, 2024

LeBron at 39 Zion at 24 https://t.co/mO7QT4hJA6 pic.twitter.com/b5aYnr8t66

— 𝓛𝓛💫 (@HoodiiBron) November 22, 2024

ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Friday that Williamson has undergone multiple treatments on his left hamstring and is not close to a return to play. According to Charania's report, the Pelicans are prepared for Williamson to miss at least four to six weeks, which puts him out through at least mid-December. He has fought numerous hamstring injuries in the past, though, so his absence could extend even further.

New Orleans is sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference at 4-12, hoping to keep things afloat as it awaits Williamson's return.

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