Pelicans VP commits to Zion Williamson’s future with team despite lawsuit alleging rape, abuse

Pelicans VP commits to Zion Williamson’s future with team despite lawsuit alleging rape, abuse

Williamson denied all allegations in a statement from his attorneys

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson during the second half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center Feb. 21, 2025. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) go after a loose ball in the second half at Target Center March 19, 2025. (Jesse Johnson/Imagn Images)

Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans during a game against the Indiana Pacers Nov. 1, 2024, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. (Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)