There was a number of news from the NBA, including two stars announcing basic reimbursement for the season. One is the Trail Blazers star Lillard, and the other is Zion Williams, who has high hopes. Lillard suffered an injury mid-season this season and has been recuperating ever since. After Lillard was injured, the Blazers also made a big blood change, trading his old partner McCollum to the Pelicans. At that point, it was predicted that Lillard would not return this season, and the Blazers would strategically abandon the season. Now that Lillard has announced the season reimbursement, the subsequent games will not mean much for the team, and a smooth ending of the season may be the last goal for them.
But another star, Zion Williams, is incredibly lamentable. Zion has been plagued by a toe injury this season, and although it has been actively recovering, according to media reports, Zion is most likely unable to come back this season. I believe that the Pelicans will not risk betting on the future of Zion. Even if the Pelicans can break into the playoffs or playoffs, Zion should not continue to be on the field this season. To know that in Zion's two seasons in the league, constantly encountered various injuries, the Pelicans, who regarded him as the core of the team, gradually lost confidence, and as McCollum and Ingram became more and more tacit, it is still unknown whether Zion can regain the status of the team.
Not only that, Zion not only has to fight his own injuries, but also does not do a very good job in the management of his body, and his weight has always been a concern for fans. The excessive weight combined with his flying style of play makes him extremely vulnerable. During his recuperation, his photos can also be seen as a blessing. I don't know if Zion will be able to be more disciplined and regain the feeling of playing when he returns to the field. Of course, the Pelicans have not lost hope this season, and they are currently in tenth place in the West, basically locking in the qualification for the playoffs. Their first-round opponent in the playoffs should be the Lakers, and the Pelicans aren't without a chance. The two teams are comparable in strength. The Pelicans even have to have a certain advantage on the inside, and if they go all out, they don't have no chance of winning the final victory.
Of course, Zion's season reimbursement will also have a greater impact on the team, and perhaps this is good news for the Lakers, and the opponent's lack of interior players with sufficient impact will also make the Lakers' interior line much easier. However, the Lakers must not take it lightly, whether it is Varane or Hayes have a certain impact, the Lakers' internal line will be subjected to greater pressure. It's never easy to take down an opponent.
Zion has been severely injured for two consecutive seasons, and fans are worried enough about his future. Of course, Zion is still relatively young, and his future still has a broader future. But if he never gets out of an injury or disciplines, the Pelicans will lose trust in him and his future will be even more confused.