When will Zion make a comeback in 2019?
During this offseason, Zion underwent surgery for a fractured right foot. In early November, Zion underwent a re-examination, and the official message from the Pelicans was that Zion would undergo another scan within 2-3 weeks to determine a comeback schedule.
That said, Zion doesn't have a comeback schedule yet, and it won't be possible to determine when to come back until 2-3 weeks later.
Zion did not make a comeback for a long time, and the Pelicans could not eat.
In the opener, the Pelicans lost 97-117 to the 76ers; in the second, they lost 112-128 to the Bulls; in the third, they lost to the Timberwolves 89-96; in the fourth, they finally won, 107-98; in the fifth, they lost again, 99-102 to the Hawks; and then, the Pelicans lost to the Kings, Knicks, Suns, Kings and Warriors.
So far this season, the Pelicans' record is 1 win and 9 losses, ranking first from the bottom of the league.
Is the Pelicans' goal this season to swing the spoils? Of course not, they have Zion, they have ingram, and they have a bunch of good young players, and they still have a bad title? So when is the harvest season? But now, they can't think of it or not.
This offseason, the Pelicans sent Adams away in exchange for Valanciunas and Granham, and they rushed to the playoffs. Because of Zion's injury, all plans were disrupted. After playing for half a month, he only won 1 game and lost 9 games, ranking first in the league. Zion's comeback is far away, at least about 2 weeks away. By the time Zion returns, the Pelicans are at least five or more wins behind the Tenth Western Conference, and how can they compete for playoff tickets?
Zion, with a historic talent that was blown up before entering the draft, is considered James' successor and will be the league's next facade. Zion has also been very good at the games he can play. His rookie season averaged 22.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists from 58 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range; last season he averaged 27 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 61 percent from the field and 29 percent from three-point range.
But Zion's biggest problem right now is that his attendance is too low. He has played only 24 games in his rookie season and has not played so far this season.
And Zion's injury and illness concerns are still growing. According to US media reports, Zion's weight gained 16 kilograms during his recovery. Zion's latest weight is 318 pounds (about 144 kilograms), and he has surpassed the Lone Ranger's Boban Majanovic (290 pounds) and the Cavaliers' Taco Farr (311 pounds) to become the heaviest player in the NBA.
Although he could not make a comeback, Zion also began some confrontation-free training. And his training video immediately caused a heated discussion after it came out. In the video, Zion fattens into a ball, like a big walking ball of meat.
After seeing Zion's figure, NBA star Barkley couldn't help but sigh: "He looks like a baby that shack and I had (O'Neill) and he ate well in New Orleans." I was joking and I was serious, and it felt like Shaq and I had a baby together in the summer. ”
The words made O'Neill laugh to the point of collapse, and he got up and said, "I choose to quit." ”
After all, Buckley is not a big beauty...
Zion weighs 288 pounds, the first in the league, but he is only 1.98 meters tall, and he is still a flying style of play. This puts his lower limbs, especially his knees, ankles and Achilles tendons, at great risk of injury.
Zion is highly talented, but if he can't stay healthy and guarantee attendance, then don't say that succeeding James and becoming the next facade of the league, it is difficult to achieve Griffin's achievements. Don't look at Griffin now on the base salary, he was a veritable All-Star at the Clippers.
Next offseason, Zion could renew his contract with the Pelicans early. According to the rules, he can sign a 5-year salary with the Pelicans for a maximum salary of 190 million yuan for 5 years. With Zion's talent and performance in the first two seasons, 190 million in 5 years is worth it. But after seeing Zion's crazy weight gain, not only fans are worried, pelican management should also think twice.
At present, fractures are not too big a problem, but if there are injuries to the hamstrings, Achilles tendons, knees, ankles and other parts, the impact will not be small. And with Zion's weight, coupled with his flying style of playing, the risk of injury is too great.
Although Zion is the champion, it is clear that he has been opened by Morantela and is no longer the best rookie of 2019.