ZION Williamson has been ripped by fans after his new tattoo was revealed.
The 22-year-old New Orleans Pelicans forward’s ink was unveiled by his tattoo artist on Instagram on Monday.
Zion Williamson, 22, is a two-time All-Star
His new tattoo has prompted jokes about his injury history
The full-width tattoo covers Williamson’s shoulder blades and reads ‘Mount Zion.’
The reveal comes as he’s seen another season plagued by injuries, prompting plenty of jokes at his expense on Twitter.
One person wrote: “Bro spent more minutes on the tattoo artist’s chair than he spent on the court this season” followed by two skull emojis.
Another said: “That tattoo took longer than mins Zion got played this season for Pelicans.”
While one comment read: “Zion out for 6-8 weeks (tattoo recovery)”
Others shared their desire to see him back on the court, saying: “Need him back on the floors!!!” and “I really hope we see this man reach his full potential.”
Injuries have been an issue for Williamson since day one in the NBA.
A torn meniscus as a rookie limited him to just 24 games in 2019 before he rebounded with 61 appearances in 2020, being named an All-Star for the first time.
The following offseason saw Williamson fracture his foot, forcing him to miss the entire 2021 season.
This season, he made 29 appearances prior to Week 38 but has not played since due to a hamstring injury.
The Pelicans tweeted on March 8: “Medical imaging revealed that Williamson’s hamstring continues to heal.
“His next examination will take place in approximately two weeks.”
Currently twelfth in the Western Conference, New Orleans has ten games left.
Williamson was the first overall pick in 2019
