New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry said on Monday that No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson hasn’t started on-court activities yet after undergoing knee surgery on Oct. 21.
Monday marked six weeks since Williamson underwent arthroscopic surgery to address a torn right lateral meniscus. Williamson was initially given a 6-8 week timetable to return to play.
Gentry told reporters on Nov. 21 that the organization would not rush Williamson back to the court and added that his recovery is on time and going smoothly.
On Monday, Gentry reiterated that stance, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic.
I think he is fine. I don’t think it’s anything that can be rushed. I think it’s a timing thing. Six weeks is what we said but, obviously, he is making progress. When the time comes for him to start on-court [activities] and things like that, he will. It’s not anything that is going to be rushed. It’s just a matter of taking the time to make sure he’s fine.
Here's a quick transcript of everything Gentry had to say at practice today about Zion Williamson's recovery.
Zion underwent surgery to repair his torn meniscus exactly six weeks ago today. pic.twitter.com/RBbw8WeheT
— Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) December 2, 2019
Williamson previously suffered an injury to his right knee last season while playing at Duke after he attempted to make a cut on the floor when his Nike shoe blew out.
He also suffered a bone bruise on his left knee that limited him to just one game in Summer League so the Pelicans will certainly take their time with his recovery.
Without Williamson, the Pelicans are 6-14 this season.
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