Stephen A. Smith continues to criticize Zion Williamson after his latest setback to conclude the season. On Monday, The New Orleans Pelicans officially shut down Williamson for the rest of the 2024-25 season due to a bruised bone in his back.

"As great as he is, the word 'bust' comes to mind, not because of his talent, but only talking [about] his availability," Smith said. "If you're not available, it doesn't matter how great you are. And he's, almost, never available."

Stephen A. Smith has labeled Zion Williamson a bust for his lack of availability on the court for the New Orleans Pelicans. On Tuesday's episode of First Take, Smith expressed his feelings about the Pelicans announcing Williamson was done for the season due to a lower back contusion suffered last month.