Zion Williamson properly progress. That’s what they said Pelicans in a statement regarding the fracture suffered by the player in the fifth metatarsal of the right foot and that has prevented him from participating this season, which is nearing the end of its regular phase. There is optimism in the New Orleans franchise, although the return of his star remains unknown. The 21-year-old colossus, 1.98 meters and 128 kilos, remains out indefinitely.
The Pelicans say the latest tests Williamson has undergone show signs of healing bewhich will allow you to perform exercises of full weight lifting and some basketball activities. It is advisable to be cautious. This same season, in December, when the player was going to start doing 5×5 exercises, he began to suffer pain in his foot and had to stop.
“We are all satisfied with the results. It’s progressing. But he still has a long way to go. He is aware of this, but is taking the necessary steps to continue improving. We’ll see how it goes,” coach Willie Green said.
Bad relations with the franchise
On December 16, Williamson received a biological injection in his foot to help facilitate bone healing. On January 6, in a controversial decision, the player decided to continue his rehabilitation process in portlandfar from the franchise headquarters. Relations with the team have not been good for a long time.
In three seasons, Williamson has only been able to play 85 games. In his rookie year he played 24 before having to stop due to physical problems. In the second campaign he reached 61. In the present it has not been released. He presents outstanding statistics, with averages of 25.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, but the injuries, especially in the knees and now in the foot, and the overweight problems put your promising career at risk.
