Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Are Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs

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Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Are Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Fri Jan 31, 2025 12:24 pm

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson says he feels good enough to play in back-to-back games. However, Williamson is going along with the team's plan to only play in one end of two-game sets.


"Let me make this clear to everybody out there. If I could play in the back-to-backs, I would. Physically? Yes, I can. But I work for the Pelicans. They have decided that, based off the numbers, it's not smart to do that right now," Williamson said. "If that's what they feel, I'm rocking with them on that."


Williamson has appeared in 13 games this season. His availability has been spotty since returning from a hamstring injury. The Pelicans have been careful with their star forward, as to not see Williamson reinjure his hamstring and miss another long stretch of games.

Via Will Guillory/The Athletic

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Re: Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Are Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs 

Post#2 » by Melwing » Fri Jan 31, 2025 1:42 pm

I'm 50/50 on if this is a really good, professional, mature player making a great statement

Or

A lazy cow who's glad to have to work less for his hay
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Re: Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Are Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs 

Post#3 » by dubbmotta » Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:34 pm

Melwing wrote:I'm 50/50 on if this is a really good, professional, mature player making a great statement

Or

A lazy cow who's glad to have to work less for his hay


I'm not a fan of Zion but when he plays he looks like he's in the best shape of his life. For the Pelicans not letting him play back to backs they need to be investigated for tanking.
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Re: Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Are Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs 

Post#4 » by MalVicious » Fri Jan 31, 2025 7:15 pm

Pelicans have the worst medical staff in NBA history so I wouldn't be surprised.
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Re: Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Are Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs 

Post#5 » by Sofia » Sun Feb 2, 2025 2:07 pm

No Zion, you misheard. They said they want to hold you out of the baby backs. You’re eating too many ribs, son
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