Andrew Lopez: Willie Green says doctors are encouraged by Zion’s latest scans. Zion up to 5-on-0 work. Can cut, can do explosive work. Will be another set of scans in 2-3 weeks. Those will determine next step in his return to play.
Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
I’m kind of nihilistic in the sense that I don’t expect sports franchises to treat fans exceptionally well. But there absolutely needs to be more transparency from Zion and the front office on what’s going on. This is only going to create a deeper rift. – 3:41 PM
I’m kind of nihilistic in the sense that I don’t expect sports franchises to treat fans exceptionally well. But there absolutely needs to be more transparency from Zion and the front office on what’s going on. This is only going to create a deeper rift. – 3:41 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star progressing in recovery from foot surgery, out at least 2-3 weeks
https://t.co/yZ01E01T4X pic.twitter.com/i8yCNw2hZ7 – 3:41 PM
Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star progressing in recovery from foot surgery, out at least 2-3 weeks
https://t.co/yZ01E01T4X pic.twitter.com/i8yCNw2hZ7 – 3:41 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Pelicans: Zion Williamson out several more weeks nba.nbcsports.com/2021/11/01/pel… – 3:40 PM
Pelicans: Zion Williamson out several more weeks nba.nbcsports.com/2021/11/01/pel… – 3:40 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Story: Zion ‘progressing,’ but out at least 2-3 more weeks espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:40 PM
Story: Zion ‘progressing,’ but out at least 2-3 more weeks espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:40 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jonas Valanciunas was blunt about Zion Williamson’s absence: “We need him,” he said. But the Pelicans’ young star is going to miss the next 2 to 3 weeks — at least. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 3:38 PM
Jonas Valanciunas was blunt about Zion Williamson’s absence: “We need him,” he said. But the Pelicans’ young star is going to miss the next 2 to 3 weeks — at least. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 3:38 PM
Eliot Clough @EliotClough
Myles Brennan transferring
Pelicans 1-6
City edition jerseys boring af
Zion MIGHT be back in 2-3 weeks
Jameis Winston torn ACL pic.twitter.com/gRHdoZCEvd – 3:29 PM
Myles Brennan transferring
Pelicans 1-6
City edition jerseys boring af
Zion MIGHT be back in 2-3 weeks
Jameis Winston torn ACL pic.twitter.com/gRHdoZCEvd – 3:29 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
At some point, you’d expect Zion would want to tell his side of the story & shine some light about what’s going on.
But, he’s choosing silence.
That’s not the Pelicans’ fault. Team can’t make him talk to the press.
As long as he’s hurt, he’s under no obligation to media. – 3:02 PM
At some point, you’d expect Zion would want to tell his side of the story & shine some light about what’s going on.
But, he’s choosing silence.
That’s not the Pelicans’ fault. Team can’t make him talk to the press.
As long as he’s hurt, he’s under no obligation to media. – 3:02 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Losing is obviously the biggest problem. And that’s hard to fix.
But, setting an expectation for Zion’s recovery & completely whiffing it is a clear second place.
If the initial timeline was presented as a long term injury, there’d be frustration but nearly not as much anger. – 2:36 PM
Losing is obviously the biggest problem. And that’s hard to fix.
But, setting an expectation for Zion’s recovery & completely whiffing it is a clear second place.
If the initial timeline was presented as a long term injury, there’d be frustration but nearly not as much anger. – 2:36 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Pelicans coach Willie Green says Zion Williamson will be out at least another 2-to-3 weeks
sportando.basketball/en/pelicans-co… – 2:35 PM
Pelicans coach Willie Green says Zion Williamson will be out at least another 2-to-3 weeks
sportando.basketball/en/pelicans-co… – 2:35 PM
Eliot Clough @EliotClough
The Zion news just killed optimism from the some of the most optimistic guys in Pels Twitter, bro. This team, smh – 2:31 PM
The Zion news just killed optimism from the some of the most optimistic guys in Pels Twitter, bro. This team, smh – 2:31 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Zion is 2-3 weeks away from potentially being cleared to be a full participant in practice? The quotes from media look even stranger now – 2:31 PM
Zion is 2-3 weeks away from potentially being cleared to be a full participant in practice? The quotes from media look even stranger now – 2:31 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
It is baffling looking back on the quotes from media day and knowing Zion is going to miss at LEAST the first month of the season, and probably more.
Zion said outright he’d be back Opening Night. And don’t play the Griff semantics game about “regular season”. – 2:29 PM
It is baffling looking back on the quotes from media day and knowing Zion is going to miss at LEAST the first month of the season, and probably more.
Zion said outright he’d be back Opening Night. And don’t play the Griff semantics game about “regular season”. – 2:29 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Willie Green says Zion Williamson’s latest tests were 👍🏼 so workload has increased. He’ll be allowed to do more things, like participate in 5 on 0 stuff. There’ll be another set of scans 2-3 weeks, which if positive should result in final step of full contact, 5 on 5 activity. – 2:20 PM
Willie Green says Zion Williamson’s latest tests were 👍🏼 so workload has increased. He’ll be allowed to do more things, like participate in 5 on 0 stuff. There’ll be another set of scans 2-3 weeks, which if positive should result in final step of full contact, 5 on 5 activity. – 2:20 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Willie Green says Zion Williamson had his scans done on his foot. He’s cutting, doing some work on the floor.
He still isn’t cleared to do any 5-on-5 work. The plan is for him to get another round of scans in 2-3 weeks that’ll free him up to be a full participant in practice. – 2:15 PM
Willie Green says Zion Williamson had his scans done on his foot. He’s cutting, doing some work on the floor.
He still isn’t cleared to do any 5-on-5 work. The plan is for him to get another round of scans in 2-3 weeks that’ll free him up to be a full participant in practice. – 2:15 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Willie Green says doctors are encouraged by Zion’s latest scans.
Zion up to 5-on-0 work. Can cut, can do explosive work.
Will be another set of scans in 2-3 weeks. Those will determine next step in his return to play. – 2:14 PM
Willie Green says doctors are encouraged by Zion’s latest scans.
Zion up to 5-on-0 work. Can cut, can do explosive work.
Will be another set of scans in 2-3 weeks. Those will determine next step in his return to play. – 2:14 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Zion Williamson getting some shots up today at the end of practice. pic.twitter.com/Z2vdsYe4ga – 2:05 PM
Zion Williamson getting some shots up today at the end of practice. pic.twitter.com/Z2vdsYe4ga – 2:05 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson out here shooting free throws with Fred Vinson after today’s Pelicans practice pic.twitter.com/OUls83rUhr – 2:04 PM
Zion Williamson out here shooting free throws with Fred Vinson after today’s Pelicans practice pic.twitter.com/OUls83rUhr – 2:04 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion working on free throws with Fred Vinson. pic.twitter.com/ELyWQDeVml – 2:04 PM
Zion working on free throws with Fred Vinson. pic.twitter.com/ELyWQDeVml – 2:04 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
New ESPN analyst JJ Redick was asked on conference call: if a Pelicans fan asked you: should I be worried about Zion Williamson staying w/Pelicans long-term, what would you say? Redick – host of @OldManAndThree show – said NOP should be worried, generally, about Zion’s health: pic.twitter.com/FfHZw1SEEJ – 12:31 PM
New ESPN analyst JJ Redick was asked on conference call: if a Pelicans fan asked you: should I be worried about Zion Williamson staying w/Pelicans long-term, what would you say? Redick – host of @OldManAndThree show – said NOP should be worried, generally, about Zion’s health: pic.twitter.com/FfHZw1SEEJ – 12:31 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
If you already own a white Zion jersey would you even consider buying this or would you buy a blue/red/other alternate instead? – 10:54 AM
If you already own a white Zion jersey would you even consider buying this or would you buy a blue/red/other alternate instead? – 10:54 AM
More on this storyline
Christian Clark: Jonas Valanciunas on Zion’s absence: “We need him. We are waiting every day for him to come back. It’s going to be a different look with our team. But he’s a huge piece for us. We need him back. Then we’re going to see what everything looks like.” -via Twitter @cclark_13 / November 1, 2021
Jim Eichenhofer: Willie Green said Zion had his scans done and doctors “are encouraged by what they see. He is progressing to do on-the-court work, 5-on-0, 1-on-0… he’s getting closer and closer.” -via Twitter @Jim_Eichenhofer / November 1, 2021
The 21-year-old big owes much to his size and athleticism but there’re two sides to that coin. While it helps him cope with the NBA physicality, it also increases the risk of injury. That said, the most recent video of Zion training before the Pelicans‘ game didn’t make anyone a believer, as he seems to have gained a hefty amount of weight following the surgery and didn’t seem to move lightly and freely. Reportedly, Zion has reached 300 pounds (136 kg). -via EuroHoops.net / October 31, 2021