On May 1, Beijing time, according to US media reports, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williams said in an interview with reporters that if the Pelicans offered themselves a contract extension this summer, they would sign it immediately.
Zion said: "If the Pelicans offer a contract extension, I will only hate that I did not sign fast enough."
At the same time, Zion responded to the question of not being able to play this season, saying: "The induction of being able to only watch the ball on the sidelines is too bad, he has not played this season".
It is worth mentioning that since joining the Pelicans, Zion has played in a total of 85 games, averaging 25.7 points, 7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
According to salary expert estimates, Zion will be able to sign a five-year, $185.7 million contract with the Pelicans this summer that lasts into the 2026-27 season, and the Pelicans can include in their contracts a term that will make Zion's best team name for $5 years and $222.9 million, either 1-3.
In Zion's case, the Pelicans are still willing to give him a maximum salary contract, but also need Zion to make a compromise, for example, the team will add a restriction clause on the number of battles in the contract.
As a show, Zion's trip to the NBA naturally cannot satisfy fans. Plagued by injuries, he hasn't played for a season now.