New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson was previously reported to have interest in playing for the Chicago Bulls

While superstars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander do not care about market size, that may not be the case here. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith offered some insight into the matter on an episode of First Take.

In a bold claim that has sparked heated discussions across the NBA landscape, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith suggested that Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans' young superstar, is eager to leave the franchise.

Williamson is finally healthy and not under team suspension. But can he prove to the franchise that he is ready, once and for all?

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons this NBA season. Things reached a new low last week when he was suspended by the team. It was reported by ESPN that Williamson showed up late to a team flight to Philadelphia.

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith is convinced that Zion Williamson wants to move on to a top-market NBA franchise as soon as possible.