On February 23, Beijing time, the previous TV show "NBA TODAY" broke the news during The All-Star Weekend that Pelicans new signing McCollum has been with the team for nearly two weeks, but has not had any communication with the team's star Zion Williamson. This made McCollum feel strange. After this news was exposed, it caused heated discussion in the outside world.
McCollum came to New Orleans in the Blazers and Pelicans trade. As the leader of the team, Zion had an obligation to contact him proactively. But Zion chose to cut off the communication with his teammates in the recovery phase. Such behavior will undoubtedly be puzzling. Perhaps catalyzed by the media, Zion realized his problem. According to reporter Malika Andrews, After McCollum got help from the relevant media personnel, Zion has reached out, and the two have completed their first contact in two weeks.
Zion underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot during last year's offseason. He has been injured so far and hasn't played a single game for the Pelicans so far this season. His injuries were repeated, and his comeback time was repeatedly delayed. From the previous 4 to 6 weeks of re-evaluation in December, until now it may require a second surgery, no specific rehabilitation plan has been determined, and it is clear that Zion will be reimbursed for the season. Even if the Pelicans finally make it to the playoffs, I'm afraid we won't be able to see Zion.
In this regard, Zion's former teammate Redick talked about Zion's situation and practices when he made a guest appearance on the TV show "FIRST TAKE" today. Redick angrily criticized Zion, saying that Zion was a person who was separated from the team, which was the pattern of behavior that he could see repeatedly in the team. Redick did not understand that Zion would not take the initiative to contact McCollum, which may mean that Zion does not stay in the city and will not do his best to stay in the city in the future. Redick finally added that he had repeatedly stressed this with him during his first season in Zion, and it seems that he has not grown at all.
As a 19-year draft pick, Zion was undoubtedly pinned high hopes on by the Pelicans. He has exploded physical talent, showed great strength on the field last season, and was named to the All-Star bench, giving people a glimpse of his immeasurable future. However, injuries and character can easily ruin it. In the Pelicans' description of the renewal of the next season's season pass for season ticket holders, the team text mentions that the team will be formed under head coach Willie Green, with Ingram, Valanciunas and McCollum. Zion is not mentioned in the whole text, which is intriguing.
Zion has averaged 25.7 points, seven rebounds and 3.2 assists so far in his career. However, due to injury, he has only played 85 games in his first three seasons, with a 42% appearance rate. Zion's plight is reminiscent of auden, a genius who was once ruined by injuries, which have made his future a worrisome one.
(Text/Yuwen Basketball)