The New Orleans Pelicans once made a video of Stephen A. Smith's "highlights." That clip was made in response to some of the criticisms that the ESPN host about Zion Williamson.

Since being drafted No. 1 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, power forward Zion Williamson has struggled to live up to the hype. Injuries are one key reason Williamson's success at Duke hasn't carried over into the NBA.

Zion Williamson is officially ruled out for the season due to a back injury. Learn more about his recovery plan and performance.

As for the Hornets, they also enter this game with some injuries. The most one notable being star guard LaMelo Ball. Ball will miss this game against New Orleans after he was ruled out for the remainder of the season. The guard has been dealing with some issues, and Charlotte finally called it for his season.

Curry is wearing extra padding for tailbone protection and said he can still feel the soreness, but he can play.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons on Sunday

After a morning filled with back-and-forth drama between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and longtime NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, the New Orleans Pelicans have weighed in. More news: LeBron James' 'Mind The Game' Podcast Returns With Two-Time MVP Co-Host