New in the file Zion Williamson. Injured in the hamstrings since January 2, before relapsing during his convalescence, he has just been re-examined by the medical staff of the Pelicans.
Thus, even if he was authorized to resume activities on the floor, his absence is still extended by two additional weeks, so that he can resume the rhythm. This means that the interior of New Orleans will have missed, in total, three months of competition…
Recall that without Zion Williamson (26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists average), the Pelicans fell in the standings in the West, tumbling from 3rd to 12th place in their conference. Currently in the fight to reach the playoffs through the play-in box, Willie Green’s men will still have to grit their teeth while waiting for their All-Star to return…
However, this is not guaranteed, as the regular season ends on April 9 and, ideally, the 23-year-old will be able to play again on April 5. History of playing three crucial games for the playoffs?
It should also be noted that jose alvaradoembarrassed in the leg, was also announced “out” for two to three additional weeks.
| Zion Williamson | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2019-20 | NOP | 24 | 28 | 58.3 | 42.9 | 64.0 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 22.5 |
| 2020-21 | NOP | 61 | 33 | 61.1 | 29.4 | 69.8 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 27.0 |
| 2022-23 | NOP | 29 | 33 | 60.8 | 36.8 | 71.4 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 26.0 |
| Total | 114 | 32 | 60.5 | 34.3 | 69.1 | 2.5 | 4.4 | 7.0 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 25.8 | |
