On March 21, Beijing time, the famous journalist Shams Charania posted on social media that a number of sources revealed that the Pelicans champion Zion is not expected to return this season. Although Zion has recovered well in the past period of time and can also undergo weight-bearing training, because there is too little time left in the season, the time for Zion to come back before the end of the season is too tight, so he is difficult to come back this season, basically the season is reimbursed.
The news is a pity for many fans, as Zion did so well last season and was named an All-Star starter. Fans are also looking forward to a better performance of Zion this season, but from the beginning of the season to the present, Zion has been in the stage of recuperation, has not played a game this season, and now the famous record of Zion season reimbursement, for most fans, such a result is difficult to accept.
Zion is the 2019 draft leader, his own talent is outstanding, when selected, many people compared Zion with James, thinking that his talent is stronger than James. When Zion wasn't injured, he did play better in the game than James at the same time.
Last season, Zion averaged 27 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, showed great dominance on the inside, and was selected as an All-Star starter, at that time he was also called O'Neal of the small-ball era by fans, thinking that he could end the small-ball era and have the potential to become the next superstar in the league.
But after just one season of shining, Zion suffered a very serious injury in the offseason, and then he underwent surgery. This season, Zion has also been in the recovery phase and has never been able to make a comeback. In the middle of the season, Zion's injuries have been repeated, and his comeback time is far away. With just over 10 games left this season, Zion is unlikely to make a comeback.
If zion season is reimbursed this season, then in the first three years of his entry into the league, he has only played 85 games for the team, with less than 40% attendance, compared to the rest of the league stars, Zion's attendance rate is very low. At the end of the season, Zion qualified to sign a maximum salary extension contract with the team, but his attendance and injury history also made it difficult for him to get a maximum salary extension contract in the offseason, and the Pelicans were not afraid to sign a player who had only played 85 games in three seasons in advance with a maximum salary.
Admittedly, Zion is a very talented player and very dominant in the game, but it doesn't matter if he can't play with historical talent. In terms of attendance in the first three seasons of his career, Zion wants to become a historical player, it is very difficult, if he does not lose weight, then in the next career, Zion will have more injuries, then his career in the NBA will be very difficult.