Zion Williamson Set To Miss At Least One Month After Latest Injury Update: “This Is Not A Mild Strain.”

Zion Williamson injury update is bad news for the Pelicans.

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In what has been a wild NBA season so far, the New Orleans Pelicans have been among the few teams to exceed expectations this season.

We already knew what kind of potential they had when healthy, but nobody bet on guys like Jose Alvarado and Dyson Daniels to have the kind of seasons they are.

The result has been a Pelicans team rich with depth on both ends of the floor, and it has allowed them to thrive in the absence of several key contributors.

But with Zion Williamson set to miss at least a month of action, the Pels are about to endure their toughest challenge yet:

“Three weeks until there is a re-evaluation,” reported ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “I think the expectation is that Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain) will be out at least a month plus. This is not a mild strain. This is a New Orleans team that is always going to err on the side of caution. You’ve seen this New Orleans team without its three best players on the court together very often this season still be at the top of the Western Conference and they’re hopeful they can get Brandon Ingram back sooner than later.”

This stretch without Williamson will be a big test for the Pelicans. A slide down the standings seems inevitable with the guys they’re missing, but they are good enough to stay afloat and keep their playoff position until Zion returns.


Zion Williamson’s Rise To Stardom Makes Pelicans A Real Threat In The West

After last season’s no-show, there were a lot of questions about Zion, his health, and his commitment to the Pelicans organization. Zion answered all those questions this time and was playing at a truly unstoppable level.

“If it’s not unstoppable, I haven’t seen anyone that can stop it as of yet,” said Antonio Daniels. “It’s not just the unstoppable in the sense of stopping him from scoring. Because that’s only one aspect of it. Another aspect of it is his ability to see the floor and make his teammates better… He did a post game presser, where he talked about guys he grew up watching… They were all point guards. Everybody. It’s one thing to be able to see the floor… It’s another thing to have the skill set to see the floor and deliver the pass… That’s what makes great players great players.”

It remains to be seen how far New Orleans can go this go-round, but they are going to have more than their fair share of opportunities going forward.

If the Pelicans can keep this core intact, and Williamson continues to improve his game, it’s only a matter of time before New Orleans makes the kind of run they’ve been wanting for so long.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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