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.

The theory of Zion Williamson is tantalizing. Once described by the great Shea Serrano as "a rhino who learned how to fly," the forward is a rare mixture of speed, power, touch (on his left hand, anyway) and spring-heeled elevation. At his best, Williamson can be the on-court offensive fulcrum and facilitate winning.