New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson went viral as he looked noticeably leaner during Tuesday's media day at Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Louisiana. Throughout his NBA career, the former No. 1 pick has been hindered by several injuries and has received criticism about his conditioning.On the first day of the Pelicans' training camp on Wednesday, Williamson was asked about the positive reactions to his media day photos."(It's) outside noise," Williamson said. "Like I said in the press conference, that stuff means nothing to me. Whoever was here when we were working and people doubted us, that's who I want to celebrate with when that time comes."Will Guillory @WillGuilloryLINKZion was also asked about his Media Day photos going viral and the hype that's building around him: "(It's) outside noise. ... That stuff means nothing to me. Whoever was here when we were working and people doubted us, that's who I want to celebrate with when that time comes."Since entering the league in 2019, Zion Williamson has missed more games (268) than he's played (214). Last season, he appeared in just 30 games. However, despite his limited time on the court, Williamson has impressed fans with his talent and explosiveness.The 25-year-old forward has career averages of 24.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game on 58.9% shooting.While the NBA training camps for most teams will begin on Monday, teams with overseas preseason games, like New Orleans, have already started this week.The Pelicans are scheduled to play in two exhibition games against NBL teams in Australia on Oct. 3 and 4."A really good sign" - Pelicans rising star Trey Murphy III on Zion Williamson’s weight loss body transformationNew Orleans Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III commented on Zion Williamson's noticeable reduced weight."He looks good right now," Murphy said during Tuesday's media day. "He’s slimmer than I have ever seen him during the summertime, which is always a really good sign, and I just feel like he’s in a really good place mentally."In an injury-plagued 2024-25 season, Murphy saw his role increase with the Pelicans, averaging career highs across the board. The 6-foot-8 forward put up 21.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg and 3.5 apg.New Orleans will open the 2025-26 season on Oct. 22 against the Memphis Grizzlies.