NBA star Zion Williamson stormed out of the New Orleans Pelicans media day after being asked a bizarre question.
The 24-year-old is preparing for the 2024-25 NBA season, which starts in October following a three month break.
Zion Williamson reacts with shock after a bizarre question at the Pelicans media day[/caption]
Williamson then walked out off the press conference earlier than scheduled[/caption]
The forward was taking part in the Pelicans scheduled day in a press conference in front of reporters on Monday.
He was oddly asked why he was no longer listening to music star Kendrick Lamar during the offseason.
Williamson was questioned why songs ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Not Like Us’ weren’t on his workout playlist.
And he reacted with shock at the remarks, laughing during the cringeworthy moment.
“Jesus Christ. What made you ask that second question?,” asked Williamson.
“I just feel like you had two good songs you could have been playing in the gym,” replied the journalist.
“Euphoria’ and ‘Not Like Us.’ I’m trying to understand.
“Where was the greatness of the summer in your tracklist? I’m confused.
Williamson was clearly taken aback by the question, and had fun with his reply.
“I hear you. But you know, you’re entitled to your opinion,” he said.
“I’m entitled to mine. But saying that, c’mon, it’s Kendrick Lamar.
“Like, I really gotta sit up here and talk about how good of an artist he is?”
Williamson then walked off the stage, ending the press conference early than expected in the process.
The incident had happened after the reporter had followed up on another question by a journalist.
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They had asked him what he was listening over the summer to prepare for the NBA season.
“I feel like I’ve kind of been all over with music,” said Williamson.
“A lot of Currensy. I feel when I started training, I feel like Currensy was heavy in the mix.”
Fans reacted with shock on social media at the incident, calling it “cringe”.
One X user said: “As a kendrick fan that reporter was glazing on a different level.”
Another added: “Why is a grown man worried about another man’s playlist?
“Is everyone supposed to listen to NLU and euphoria?”
A third replied: “Why did he walk off though?”
Williamson is preparing for the NBA season, which starts later this month[/caption]
