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Zion Williamson, NBA promise, experienced a “regression” in the surgically repaired right foot, further delaying the tan Long-awaited return of the Pelicans’ star power forward to the court.
“After experiencing persistent pain in my right foot, Zion Williamson underwent medical studies that showed a regression in bone healing of her fifth metatarsal“the Pelicans said in a statement released Saturday after the team’s practice.”The intensity of your training will be reduced for an extended period to help allow more bone healing. “
This marks the second setback since Williamson was authorized in late November to participate in internships. five against five at full speed. When I was scheduled to participate at his first full practice of the season on December 2, the team announced they wanted him to rest due to new foot pain.
Why so much caution?
The freshman head coach Willie Green described why the club was being cautious and patient with Williamson’s recovery, even as the Pelicans struggled to win without him in the lineup.
“It’s more important to be patient,” Green said. “We are talking about someone’s career. As long as you’re dealing with that aspect of professional sports, that’s important. This is how we are looking at this. “
Pelicans suffer without Williamson
The Pelicans have started this season 8-20 without Williamson. But since he started at 2-14, New Orleans is 6-6 in their last 12 games. The Pelicans will play Sunday night in San Antonio.
Williamson played in just 24 games as a rookie due to a preseason injury to the right knee (lateral meniscus). In his second season, he played in 61 of 72 games, averaging 27 points per game..
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