![]() ![]() ![]() I’m not sure the Pelicans have ‘offered’ Zion to anybody, but every day that passes over the past five or six days, I hear different discussions the Pelicans have had that implies they are going to make Zion available. I want to be very careful about the word ‘offer’ because that word is a dangerous word. “It’s surprising to me how out there it is in the league that the Pelicans are discussing Zion business. and minimal relationship between Zion and his teammates, from what I understand.” On his Hoop Collective podcast last week, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported, “There is no relationship between Zion and the organization. The operative term is when he plays: With all that weight going that high into the air, it’s no surprise that he suffers injuries often.Īnd despite his talent, all might not be rosy in the Big Easy between the club and the Big Z. Since draft night, the almost-23-year old has averaged 25.8 points, seven rebounds, and 3.6 assists for the New Orlean Pelicans. No wonder he was the top pick of his draft class. He dunked like Shaq, blocked three-pointers, and blew out sneakers. And Zion Williamson, the first selection in 2019, and fellow Duke Blue Devil, might be on the market. RJ Barrett remains on the New York Knicks (for now!). That wing has flown, having been traded last February for Josh Hart (upgrade!). Forget dynamic duo, some of us were fantasizing about a terrific trio.ĭidn’t we have such high hopes for Cam Reddish? Expectations were high that the pair-both selected in the top 10 of the 2019 Draft-would synergize, inspire greatness in each other, and perhaps lure a third, brickhouse collegiate pal to join them. In January 2021, two former college teammates were reunited on the same NBA team. ![]()
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