We suspected it a little, but it’s a confirmation that is good when you know the history of the man: Zion Williamson will be well dressed to face Brooklyn in the first game of next season. Absent from the field since May 4, 2021, Zion will finally find the pleasure of frolicking on the floors and will have to prove that he is the player who will take the Pelicans to a new level, especially following his extension for an astronomical amount.
This is good news for fans of New Orleans, and the orange ball in general for that matter. After more than a year of absence, Zion Williamson will play basketball once more for the opening of next season. And when we say play basketball once more, we don’t mean that the guy is going to smack two or three tomars in front of the crowd during the shootaround, before returning to sit down to support his little buddies. No, no, that’s it, Thanos is a priori cured and will thus face Brooklyn on October 19th. This is Shams Charania from The Athletic who offers us the info on a platter. The Nets of KD and Kyrie (without any valves this time), we still experienced a smoother return. Well, speaking of Bed-Stuy, this match will probably give us two comebacks for the price of one, since a certain Ben Simmons should also return to competition, but that’s another story. In short, Brooklyn is already bad, but the sequel will not really be calmer, since the Pels will be struggling with Phoenix, the two teams from Los Angeles or even Golden State in the days to follow (for the complete calendar, c ‘is here). As you will have understood, Thanos will have to get into the act very quickly to prevent his Pelicans from being beaten too much at the start of the season.
REPORT: Zion Williamson will play in Pelicans season opener vs. the Nets on Oct. 19th.
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Away from the courts due to a bad foot injury, Zion will undoubtedly return more motivated than ever. While NOLA comes out of a season that can be considered successful with a qualification in the Playoffs despite the absence of its star, the potential of the Pels is now frightening. The workforce seems solid, at least enough to come and play spoilsport in the postseason. Associated with Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum among others, the Z has probably the best group of his young career. Good attention eh, we are not saying that the Pels will roll all over the NBA, but still. From the moment Thanos is on the floor, things immediately become more interesting. We are still talking regarding the high school student with the most hype since LeBron James, an All-Star guy at 20 in his second season and 27/7 at 61% shooting when he is on the floor. Expectations are high, and it makes sense, but Zion Williamson is going to have to preserve his body if he wants to have the career that seems promised to him. Well, speaking of taking care of yourself, the interior recently revealed its secret to getting back on top: taking inspiration from Naruto. We hope for him that it will work, because with the extension he has just signed ($ 193 million over five years), it would still be a shame to blow up.
Zion Williamson’s return is now only a matter of weeks away. The wrecking ball was able to recharge the batteries and is regarding to return more motivated than ever. Enough to allow the Pelicans to aim much higher, but how much?
Source texte : The Athletic
