ESPN Pundit Says Warriors Should Trade For 2x NBA All-Star

Kendrick Perkins thinks the Golden State Warriors should trade for Zion Williamson.

Ben Stinar | 4 Hours Ago

Dec 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and guard Stephen Curry (30) look on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors have had an up-and-down start to the 2024-25 NBA season.

That said, they still remain one of the most talked about teams in the league with two-time MVP Steph Curry on the roster.

Recently, ESPN's Kendrick Perkins (who is a former NBA Champion) made the claim that the Warriors should trade for New Orelans Pelicans star Zion Williamson.

Perkins: "When you think about the Warriors, you gotta get a guy that's going to move the needle. I'm looking at a guy like Zion Williamson... Low-risk for high-reward... He has one of the most unique contracts in NBA history... Whoever has him; they can waive him at the end of the season, so why not take a chance on a guy like Zion? I feel like Zion in Golden State will be a different Zion Williamson... He needs to be around greatness."

Williamson has been one of the best players in the NBA when he's healthy.

However, he has been unreliable over his six seasons in the league (all with New Orleans).

Right now, the two-time NBA All-Star is averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in six games.

Via Pelicans.com on December 24: "Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) has begun the return to play conditioning phase of his rehabilitation program and is expected to return to full practice next week. He will be week-to-week going forward."