By Mervin LR

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For many, this is a new beginning for Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. They have a new front office led by Joe Dumars. Dumars has dropped soundbite after soundbite ahead of the new NBA season, and so have the players.Williamson also emphasized falling in line with Dumars’ rules and buying into his vision. On Tuesday, he discussed how he’s been spending his offseason and his expectations for the new season at media day.“I’m feeling really good going into the season,” Williamson said. “The focus in this past summer was to build a relationship with Joe and Troy and just stay locked in on the game. Watch a lot of films and I’ve been working with T-Spoon a lot this past summer.”Teresa Weatherspoon and Williamson’s relationship goes back to when he was drafted. Weatherspoon worked as a Pelicans assistant coach from 2019 to 2023, and they share a special bond.As for the Pelicans fans, they have been waiting long enough to see a fully healthy Williamson guide them to a deep playoff run. That still hasn’t happened, with him either suffering season-ending injuries or being caught in controversy. Each of his moves has been under scrutiny.Now going into his seventh year with the Pelicans, he faces a make-or-break season. He knows he must improve if he is to impress the new front office. His slimmed-down look at media day showed he has the desire to improve and he definitely has the ability, but actions speak louder than words.