Zion Williamson's hamstring injury has been a mystery this season. It doesn't help that the New Orleans Pelican has kept so much information tightly sealed. But Williamson had the chance to speak with the media on Tuesday. Before his time with the media, rumors began swirling about Williamson's playing shape. It was reported that Zion was nowhere near ready to be on the floor again for the Pelicans. Finally, NBA fans can hear the news from the source itself.
"I can pretty much do everything. It's just a matter of the level that I was playing at before my hamstring. I don't want to go out there and be in my own head and affect the team when I can just be on the sideline supporting them more." Williamson seemed upbeat when discussing the injury with the media. From his own words, it seems Williamson isn't in the playing shape he would like to be in. The Pelicans will be fighting for a playoff spot starting Wednesday in the play-in tournament.
Zion Williamson Feels He Isn't Ready For Return
The Pelicans would absolutely love to have Zion back for the play-in tournament. However, getting the former number-one overall pick in the right mindset will take time. Zion has heard all the chatter. That maybe he isn't the superstar New Orleans was hoping he would be. Williamson has been plagued with injuries since his arrival to the NBA. Although, the former Duke Blue Devil has shown glimpses of greatness when he is available. However, the chances of seeing his name on the injury list is higher than seeing him on the court.
Zion Williamson was one of the most talked about recruits in the history of college basketball. If Zion had been playing in college during NIL, it is without question that he would have made more money than any other superstar. Now the highly prized star has seemed to miss more games than he's played at the professional level. One has to wonder when the Pelicans start to begin the discussions of the franchise moving in another direction. Discussions that no one is ready to have. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here at HNHH.
