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Zion Williamson's remarkable body transformation in 11 photos


Zion Williamson has struggled with injuries and his weight ever since the New Orleans Pelicans drafted him, leading to talk that the franchise should deal him. But every time he plays, he shows flashes of why he was one of the most hyped NBA prospects of all time.

Now, there's intriguing news as of late February in 2025: ESPN's Michael C. Wright said "Heard he weighed 264 just two days ago, which would register as his lightest weight since the Pels drafted him."

With that in mind, here's a look at his body transformation over the years, from high school to the NBA:

March 2018

December 2018

March 2019

August 2019

December 2020

May 2021

September 2021

September 2022

October 2023

November 2024

February 2025