Zion Williamson Out Due to Injury: Concern for the Pelicans
A worrying piece of news shakes the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson, the team’s star, will be out of the courts for a prolonged time due to a right adductor injury, according to sources close to the team.
The information, which has caused alarm among fans, indicates that Williamson will be reevaluated in three weeks. This situation represents a new challenge for the player, who had already been absent in 11 games during this season.
In the 10 games he has played this season, Williamson has shown his worth with an average of 22.1 points and 5.6 rebounds. However, his injury history has been a recurring theme since he was selected as the first pick of the 2019 draft.
Since his arrival in the NBA, Williamson has participated in 224 of 493 possible games, which is equivalent to 45% of the matches.
The Pelicans, who are currently in a difficult position, with a record of 3-18, occupy the last place in the NBA.
The absence of Williamson significantly impacts the team’s performance. With him on the court, the Pelicans have a net efficiency of -3.0, while without him, this figure plummets to -13.9.
