Zion Williamson‘s strained right hamstring continues to heal and his condition will be reevaluated in about two weeks, the Pelicans announced in a press release.
The team recently conducted medical imaging on Williamson, who hasn’t played since January 2. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported earlier today that Williamson is expected to be out for a while longer, and this statement from the Pelicans confirms he won’t be back until late March, at the soonest.
New Orleans coach Willie Green said the team remains optimistic that Williamson will be available before the regular season ends, tweets Andrew Lopez of ESPN. Green told reporters that the former No. 1 overall pick has been able to do some shooting work, but the team is being especially careful after his last setback.
Williamson has appeared in just 29 games this season, but he was dominant enough during that time to earn a starting spot in the All-Star Game. He’s averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, while shooting better than 60% from the field.
The Pelicans were among the top teams in the West before Williamson’s injury, but they’ve been in a prolonged slump since losing him and are now in danger of missing the play-in tournament. New Orleans is currently in a three-way tie for the 10th seed at 31-34.
They gave over 200 mil to a bum
Come now. Weight Watchers can be an expensive program.
Never pay fat athletes.
Zion’s in better shape than you’ll ever be.
Go tell that to an NFL offensive lineman.
I’ll wait.
Does he ever play?
Zion draft class lottery 2019 ….
1- Zion has played 114 career gms
2- Morant has played 240 career gms
3- RJ has played 258 career gms
4- D Hunter has played 194 career gms
5- D Garland has played 238 career gms
6- J Culver has played 144 career gms
7- C White has played 252 career gms
8- J Hayes has played 232 career gms
9- Rui has played 195 career gms
10- Cam has played 163 career gms
11- C Johnson has played 210 career gms
12- PJ Washington has played 249 career gms
13- Herro has played 227 career gms
14- Langford has played 131 career gms
Everyone …… that’s EVerY One in 2019 lottery class. Has played more career gms than Zion …..
K …………. Romeo Langford has played more career gms than Zion ……. The year is almost over.
Two weeks away from being two weeks away.