Zion Williamson is apparently making progress in his rehab and has already returned to New Orleans. Next week he should slowly be integrated into the team training of the Pelicans. However, there is no timetable for a possible comeback.
Last summer, the 21-year-old suffered a metatarsal fracture, and there were always complications during rehabilitation. Most recently, he spent the past two months in Portland to get fit again. how The Athletic and ESPN reported unanimously, Williamson has now returned to New Orleans.
He is set to rejoin the team next week but will not travel to away games for the time being as he continues to work towards his comeback. There is still no date for a possible return of the franchise star to the floor.
The Pelicans reported on Wednesday that the injured bone in Big Man’s right foot is progressing in the healing process. Zion is said to be slowly returning to a full load of training and participating in basketball activities as well.
Due to the injury, the No.1 pick of 2019 has not played a game this season. In general, Williamson has only appeared on the court 85 times for the Pelicans in his career so far. But even without him, the trend in New Orleans is upwards, with four wins in a row recently. New Orleans is tenth in the west with a record of 27-36 and has their sights set on the play-in tournament.
In addition to the injury, Williamson’s uncertain future with the Pelicans is also a source of fire away from the sport. Speculations have been circulating in recent months that the real hope could be unhappy in New Orleans. In the offseason, however, the Pelicans could offer him a lucrative, early contract extension.
