And it starts again. The season has just started again and Zion Williamson is already forced to abandon his teammates, and what’s more, for an indefinite period. The All-Star interior injured his hamstring and the New Orleans Pelicans do not know exactly how soon he will be able to return to the floor. A new hard blow for the player and obviously a new hard blow for the Louisiana franchise.
It has not been spared from physical problems lately. Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy, Herb Jones et Jordan Hawkins are already on the side. With Zion, that’s four starters forfeited. Difficult to cope with the shock in these conditions. Beaten by the Nets last night, the Pelicans have a record of 3 wins and 8 losses. They are second to last in the West, a Conference where it is better not to fall behind in the race for the playoffs.
Zion Williamson’s health has been problematic season after season. He only played 184 games in his first five years in the league. And every time he is unavailable the question arises of his shape (and therefore his weight) upon his return.
On the other hand, when he is present, he is good. The former first draft choice, for example, averaged 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists over the first three weeks of the season.
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