25-year-old Zion lost weight so much as "lightning"! He claimed that he was in his peak state, fans: Can he still rage the inside?

. Zion was banned for a game last season for a missed plane, which not only caused the team to lose its core in that game, but also had a negative impact within the team. The problem of "not punctual" has appeared many times in Zion's career, which is obviously not in line with the professional qualities that a team's core should have. Dumas has made clear requirements now, which is not only a constraint on Zion, but also a hope that he can truly grow into the team leader, use his actions to drive his teammates around him, and enhance the overall cohesion of the team.

The 2025-26 season is crucial for the Pelicans. After experiencing last season's crushing defeat, the team urgently needs a rebound season to regain confidence, and Zion is undoubtedly the key to the team's rebound. If Zion can improve his leadership and discipline as Dumas requires while maintaining his health, then with his personal ability, he is fully capable of driving the overall performance of the Pelicans. You should know that the Pelicans can achieve 49 wins in the 2023-24 season, and the healthy Zion is indelible. The team's lineup framework has not changed much now. As long as the core remains healthy and is supplemented by the stable performance of other role players, the Pelicans do have a chance to re-enable the playoffs.

For 25-year-old Zion, this season is a "key turning point" in his career. At the age of 25, it was the golden age of NBA players' physical and competitive state. Zion had unique basketball talent, and his height, weight, explosiveness and scoring ability all gave him the potential to become a league superstar. But the injuries and off-court problems in the past six seasons have prevented him from realizing all his talents. If he can completely get rid of injuries this season and improve his leadership and professional qualities, then he will not only help the Pelicans get out of the predicament, but also re-prove himself and fulfill the expectations of the "superstar" he was entrusted to.

Of course, all expectations still need time and competition to test. Can Zion’s declaration of “slimming transformation” and “summit of state” be transformed into a stable performance in the season? Can he assume the responsibility of the team leader and change his bad habits in the past according to Dumas' requirements? Can the Pelicans rebound from the trough of last season under his leadership and re-enable the playoffs? These questions will be answered one by one in the upcoming 2025-26 season. For Zion and the Pelicans, this season is both a challenge and an opportunity, and everyone is waiting and seeing.