Stephen A. Smith calls Zion Williamson a food addict, sparking feud with Pelicans

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith called Zion Williamson a "food addict," escalating a public feud with the Pelicans' social media team. The Pelicans' social media team responded with a video montage of Smith's perceived embarrassing moments after his comments. Williamson's weight and fitness have been subjects of criticism throughout his career. Smith defended his past criticisms, claiming they were based on information from within the organization and people close to Williamson. He also criticized the Pelicans' poor season performance.