Zion Williamson Undergoes Knee Surgery, Recovery Outlook Revealed

NBA fans will have to do without Zion for a while.

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Zion Williamson had the entire NBA world captivated during the preseason as he averaged over 23 points per game and came through with his signature dunks every time he stepped onto the court. Last week, fans waited with bated breath as it was revealed Williamson would have to miss the first few weeks of the NBA season with a knee injury. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the outlook for Zion has gotten considerably worse as it was reported that he underwent surgery on a torn meniscus today.

For many fans, the announcement of surgery was unexpected, especially with Woj reporting that Williamson will have to miss six to eight weeks. The young star is injury prone at his size and it seems like the New Orleans Pelicans don't want to take any chances with him.

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This will come as devasting news to not only Zion and the Pelicans but the NBA as a whole, as well. Williamson is a huge draw for the league and having him gone for two months will certainly hinder opportunities for both development and highlights. Hopefully, Zion is able to make a quick recovery and have a prosperous career that won't be held back by constant ailments.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.