Stephen A. Smith is apparently hearing some things through the grapevine about Zion Williamson. On an episode of “First Take” this week, the ESPN personality made a big claim about the New Orleans Pelicans star.

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.