Stephen A Smith responds to Zion Williamsons postgame comments regarding his fitness and conditioning

Stephen A Smith Nothing was made up The information that emanated about Zion Williamson yeah it came from inside the organization It came from people even closer than that to Zion Williamson somebody told me to go on air and point out how he got busted hiding food under his bed

Zion Williamson The most difficult point was when I missed my 3rd year with a broken foot There was a lot of criticism on my weight my care for the game I was really low because I just wanted to play basketball

The Pelicans respond to Stephen A Smith Stick to solitaire

Zion Williamson The part that would get me the most is the people saying I didn't care I care a lot I really care So going through all those injuries missing a lot of time because of it It did a lot on my mental but it also helped me grow as a pro

Zion Williamson with the powerful fastbreak dunk over Quinten Post with his off-hand with replays

Stephen A Smith on Ben Simmons As long as First Take is in existence Ben Simmons will catch strays Im not apologizing to a damn soul There is no bigger thief in the history of the NBA than that man If Ben Simmons runs near a basketball arena he should be arrested