Injured all season, Zion Williamson is well recovered from his injury today, ready to return to the courts. He will be present in October to help his family, but beyond that? Uncertainty exists after talks over his contract extension. The perfect opportunity for the interested party to make things clear about his future in New Orleans.
The case Zion Williamson continues to make a lot of noise in New Orleans this season, since the player was finally unable to play a single minute during the campaign. An operation on the foot, then a recovery which went rather badly: and now the colossus spent a season in the infirmary, which will not help the comments about his health. Can he keep up with the NBA? Let’s say that for the moment, the answer is clearly no.
The next exercise will be decisive for Williamson, who will not really have the right to make mistakes. If he wants to prove that he can become a great player, and not a “bust”, he will have to be able to spend the majority of his time on the floor, helping the Pelicans to qualify for the playoffs. But before thinking about that, the front office still has to settle the contract issue, since the Duke product must extend its lease in Louisiana.
Uncertainty over Zion Williamson’s future
An extension of the rookie contract, like all the other players in his vintage, including Ja Morant with the Grizzlies. For the leader, no problem: he will get his jackpot in the coming weeks. For Zion on the other hand? It’s a different story with his injuries. The Pelicans could place clauses in order to protect themselves, in the event that the star fails to maintain his health. The most important thing is that the principal concerned wants to stay.
Zion wants to stay in NOLA. pic.twitter.com/k46UMKtL5D
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 11, 2022
“I want to be here. It’s not a secret. »
Williamson therefore sends the message to his leaders: he feels good in New Orleans, and wants to stay here for the long term. We imagine that the reciprocal is true, and that an agreement should therefore be reached this summer to extend this adventure. The only unknown? The contours of the contract, which will be decisive for the future. Zion is motivated no matter what:
Seeing the Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs is what really motivates me to come back to the court. It was really cool to see the young players on the court, and to see what they can become in the future.
Zion Williamson wants to stay with the Pelicans, even if he hopes to touch a jackpot in passing. The front office has nothing against this idea, as long as certain clauses are in the deal, just to protect themselves from possible injuries. Hopefully the player’s clan is understanding, or the drama won’t be far away.