Pelicans’ Zion Williamson encourages Louisianans to ‘stay safe and wear your mask’ in new video

(WAFB) - New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson appeared alongside Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards in a public service announcement reminding residents to wear a mask while out in public to slow the spread of COVID-19, the illness blamed for a global pandemic that has killed thousands.

“I mean, I think they’re pretty cool myself,” said Williamson in the short video. Watch it below:

A photo of Williamson wearing a mask circulated on social media prior to the release of the psa Friday, July 3.

NBA fans reacted with their own tweets which you can read below:

It’s so weird hearing about some guys not wanting to wear a mask because it makes them look “weak” ... and then you see this pic.twitter.com/efLBt4WR5g
— Jasmine (@JasmineLWatkins) July 2, 2020

dude looks like a superhero. seriously pic.twitter.com/0wm7GHg2i0
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) July 2, 2020

Opening Night 2.0 in the NBA, I suspect, will belong to this young man ... pic.twitter.com/zJyVcWQ4Ja
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 2, 2020

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