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“He’s a Bust, Ja Morant Is Clear of Him”: Unfortunate Zion Williamson Update Leaves NBA Fans Fuming

Published 03/21/2022, 6:30 PM EDT

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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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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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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.

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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.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication. Abhinava has been following NBA for the past 6 years and is a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry.
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