Zion Williamson finds himself at the center of fresh rumors, this time involving viral sensation Sydney Thomas. Speculation about an alleged Instagram exchange between the New Orleans Pelicans star and Thomas quickly gained traction, sparking a wave of reactions. Now, many are wondering whether Zion Williamson flirted with Sydney Thomas on Instagram.
Here’s everything to know about the alleged interaction.
Did Zion Williamson flirt with Sydney Thomas?
Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans star, is once again caught up in rumors surrounding his private life. This time, the internet speculated that Williamson attempted to flirt with Sydney Thomas, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson match ring girl. The claims suggested that Zion Williamson commented under one of Thomas’ Instagram posts, telling her to check her DM. to which she allegedly responded with a sarcastic remark. However, a closer inspection reveals the story is entirely fabricated.
The rumor originated from NBACentel, a parody account on X (formerly Twitter) designed to mimic the reputable NBACentral. The fake post included a doctored screenshot of a supposed exchange between Williamson and Thomas. In the screenshot, Williamson commented, “Check your DM shorty,” and Thomas replied, “Huh? Who are you calling shorty? I’m good… enjoy your recovery.” While the interaction was entirely made up, the post quickly went viral, reaching over 16 million views.
Despite the fabricated nature of the claims, the post led fans to flood Thomas’ Instagram, hoping to find proof of the alleged exchange. Many were disappointed to discover the comment was nonexistent but continued to spam Thomas’ posts with references to the rumor. Thomas has not yet limited her comments and Williamson has remained silent on the matter.
This isn’t the first time Williamson’s private life has made headlines. Last year, adult actress Moriah Mills revealed details about their alleged relationship on social media. With Williamson still sidelined due to a hamstring injury, incidents like these continue to divert attention from his professional recovery.
