This is not the time for optimism in Louisiana regarding the return of Zion Williamson. Absent since January 2, due to a hamstring injury and then a relapse during his convalescence, the interior of the Pelicans is still unable to play again.
In the night, It is David Griffin who gave news of his double All-Star: “ After further evaluation, it was determined that Zion would continue with his rehabilitation and recovery program. We will continue to monitor its progress and updates will be provided as needed. »
According to the words of the President of New Orleans, so we do not seem to be heading for a return of Zion Williamson soon and the question will now be whether the 22-year-old can return to competition this season. As it stands, the team still has to play two games in the regular season, as well as at least one play-in game and/or four playoff games.
Recall that, without their titular strong winger (26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists on average), the Pelicans have gradually slipped in the standings, dropping from 3rd to 8th place in the Western Conference. Currently in the fight to go directly to the playoffs, avoiding the play-in box if possible, Willie Green’s men are clearly evolving without hoping for the return of number 1 of the 2019 Draft.
| 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 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
