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Andrew LopezESPN
Zion Williamson Has been allowed to return to play without restrictions. New Orleans Pelicans Announced Thursday afternoon.
Williamson will now be able to continue his offseason exercises as normal this summer while he prepares for 2022-23. Williams missed the 2021-22 season due to a broken right fifth metatarsal during offseason training last summer.
Williamson had the potential to play during the season, but setbacks kept that possibility from happening. Williamson was able to return if the eighth-seeded Pelicans had a deep run in playoffs. However, the team lost six games to the top-seeded. Phoenix Suns In the first round.
This update is coming after the Pelicans announced that recent imaging had shown “continued improvements” in Williamson’s right foot. Williamson is just finishing his third NBA season, but he has only played 85 games during those three years due to injuries. After his debut was delayed by a torn Meniscus in his right knee, Williamson played 24 of his first season.
Williams will be eligible to sign a fiveyear, $186million max rookie extension with New Orleans this summer. Williamson answered exit interviews and was asked about the April 29 extension with the Pelicans. It would take me too long to sign it.
Williamson claimed that 2021-22 was a difficult season due to his injury. He had to spend time away from the team in Portland for rehabilitation. But, Williamson was able to see the Pelicans building something when he returned to the team after his injury.
Williamson stated, “Being real it sucks to watch from the sideline.” “I just want the freedom to be out there. The potential. We have many great pieces. I can’t wait to be out there on the court with them.”
Williamson was able to play 5-on-5 full court games with Pelicans staffers in April, but he never made it to the end of the line to return to the court.