Pelicans star Zion Williamson to continue his rehabilitation after he injured his leg while leaving the team
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson remains on the sidelines as he continues rehab for his fractured foot.
The Pelicans announced today in a statement that the former No. 1 pick overall will continue to detox from the team as he attempts to return to the field this season.
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“As you can imagine, this was a very difficult process for me,” Williamson said in a statement. “I know there is still a lot of work to be done in my recovery before I can safely return to the court, but I will continue to take the time necessary to be able to return to the ring with my team. and represents the Pelicans and the city of New Orleans fans at the highest level.
“Basketball means a lot to me, and I thank the Pelicans and everyone who has surrounded me with love and support throughout this journey – family, friends, teammates, coaching. staff, staff, fans and everyone who supported me and lifted me up when I needed it most. ”
Williamson has not played this season after breaking a bone in his right foot during the season that required surgery. Although it was initially thought that he would return at the start of the season, he has experienced many setbacks.
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On December 16, the team announced that “after consultation and further evaluation with Dr. Richard Ferkel of the Southern California Orthopedic Institute yesterday, Zion Williamson was bioinjected into the fracture site to stimulate healing in his right foot.”
Process, Pelicans announce that Williamson will be reevaluated in four to six weeks.
Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin added that leaving the team will allow Williamson to fully focus on recovering from injury.
“Since we informed everyone of his latest picture on December 16, our medical team decided to return him to partial weight-bearing activity rehabilitation. . He continues to follow that path,” Griffin said in the statement.
“We also agree that in order to put Zion in the best position to achieve success, he will be detoxing from the team at this point so he can focus on the task at hand.”
The Pelicans are currently in 13-25 place for the season, holding the second-worst record in the Western Conference.
