One of the brightest prospects in the league is Zion Williamson. After having a promising start to his season, Williamson suffered a foot injury, and the latest news will disappoint his fans.
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Jan 30, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after making a free throw in the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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According to reliable sources, Williamson will miss the rest of the season owing to this injury. With this news break, fans on Twitter have gone into a frenzy with many calling him a bust.
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The latest news regarding Zion Williamson
The best part of the NBA season is just around the corner and the New Orleans Pelicans‘ fanbase doesn’t seem happy. With 11 games left in the regular season, it seems improbable Zion Williamson will return. Although many expected him to make his return, the latest news suggests Zion isn’t making his return anytime soon.
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Jan 8, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) during the third quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
According to The Athletic, “Zion Williamson is not expected to return to play this season, but that he is making progress toward on-court work.” After undergoing foot surgery last summer, the 21-year-old has been struggling to stay fit.
Interestingly enough, the team has coped up well despite missing out on Zion. The New Orleans Pelicans are currently 9th in the Western Conference. Although a playoff spot is looking possible for them, it certainly will not be easy. The team faces competition from the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Lakers.
With the absence of Zion Willamson, Brandon Ingram has been phenomenal. He averages 22.8 points and 5.5 assists this season. CJ McCullum averages 26.1 points, 6.6 assists, and 5.4 rebounds. Despite facing an injury crisis all season, the team has coped up well and kept the playoff hopes alive till now.
Fans react to the news
With the unfortunate news of Zion Williamson breaking out, the fans have given their reactions. Here are some of the best reactions.
he’s a bust Ja is clear of him
— jay (@ssgjayy) March 21, 2022
— Zero (@nbazer0) March 21, 2022
I’m still taking Zion over Ja
— DeAndre Williams 🥱 (@PrimeDree) March 21, 2022
Biggest bust in NBA history? Maybe…
— TMKSburner (@TmkSburner) March 21, 2022
— 💫™ (@SheLuvShoota) March 21, 2022
Zion's style of play is amazing but it's also asking too much of his body. There's no way someone that size was going to maintain that level of explosiveness for a sustained period of time.
— Nick (@PedigerousH) March 21, 2022
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