New Orleans Pelicans big man Zion Williamson said he needed to 'feel like Zion' to return from his hamstring injury, but it appears that wasn't the only thing holding him back. Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin told reporters Friday that Williamson was never cleared for 3-on-3 or 5-on-5 drills after re-aggravating his injury.
occurred Feb. 12. Since then, the Pelicans have continued to push bak Williamson's timeline. The re-aggravation is ultimately what kept Williamson from returning at the end of the regular season.
When on the court, Williamson proved he was still capable of putting up excellent numbers. He averaged 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game before the injury. That performance earned Williamson a starting spot in the All-Star Game. He was unable to play at the event due to his hamstring injury.It's yet another disappointing end to the season for Williamson. Since being drafted No.
Williamson isn't the only Pelicans player who will enter the offseason on the shelf. CJ McCollum will likely undergo thumb surgery after the season ends. There was also a report McCollum is dealing with a torn labrum. McCollum played through both injuries in an attempt to push the Pelicans to the playoffs. It's unclear how much time McCollum will miss, especially if he needs to have shoulder surgery.
Thanks to McCollum — and Bradon Ingram — the Pelicans finished 42-40 despite Williamson's injuries. Getting Williamson back on the court with those two would go a long way toward the Pelicans reclaiming a playoff spot during the 2023-24 NBA season, but that's a risky thing to depend on considering Williamson's injury history.
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