Present to support his teammates, Zion Williamson necessarily wants to help them for the rest of the competition after qualifying for the playoffs. Problem ? The Pelicans don’t necessarily agree. A new tumultuous episode between the two parties, which does not help their relationship at all.
Absent since the start of the season, while his operation should be minimal at the base, Zion Williamson feels much better today. We could see the player torturing the circle earlier in the week (review here), bringing some hope to fans. In the event of qualification in the playoffs, could Williamson help his teammates?
Zion Williamson back? The player has decided!
The first good news is that New Orleans has earned its ticket to the next stage, beating the Clippers 105-101. The worst? It will be necessary to overcome the Suns to hope to continue this adventure. The return of Zion would not be too much, especially since his coach released some great information.
TNT broadcast on Zion:
– Playing 5-on-5 and high speed shooting drills
– « Just starting to feel normal » per Willie Green— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) April 16, 2022
The TNT show on Zion: he plays in 5vs5 with quick shooting exercises. “He’s starting to feel normal” according to Willie Green.
Knowing that the season will continue, fans hope that Zion can help the roster against Devin Booker’s teammates. Problem, the Pelicans do not want according to the latest echoes. They want their star to have a white season, so as not to take the least risk concerning health. And this is where it gets complicated.
According to ESPN journalist Andrew Lopez, familiar with the Pels, this is a will of the franchise, not the player. Zion feels ready, and wants to be on the floor:
Pelicans and Zion have a “difference of opinion” on if he’s healthy enough to play following his foot injury, per @_Andrew_Lopez pic.twitter.com/6xycTFP5rV
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 15, 2022
The Pelicans and Zion have a “different opinion” on whether he’s healthy enough to play after his foot injury.
The Pelicans don’t want Zion on the court, not yet, unlike the player who thinks he’s ready. A new complicated episode between the two parties, who are far from being on the same wavelength. This is enough to fuel the rumors of a possible departure in the future.
