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- Zion Williamson’s return to the hardwood may be delayed even longer.
- A new report suggests Williamson may have to have a second surgery on his foot.
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Zion Williamson last played in an NBA game on May 4, 2021, exactly 289 days ago, and based on a new report, he could be looking at many more days on the bench.
Williamson underwent surgery on his right foot during the offseason and has been rehabbing ever since to try and get back on the hardwood. He was expected to return to practice with the New Orleans Pelicans in December but began experiencing soreness in his right foot. Now, according to Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times, Williamson may need to go under the knife yet again.
“Williamson was supposed to return to practice in December, but he began experiencing soreness in his right foot,” Clark wrote. “That month, he flew to Los Angeles to have an injection to promote healing. It is possible he will need a second surgery on his right foot, sources said, but nothing has been decided.”
Williamson’s weight has been a topic of discussion ever since he entered the league, but even more so throughout his rehab process.
Back in October of 2021, it was reported that Williamson weighed “north of 300 pounds.”
Clark made a note of Williamson’s weight in his recent report about a possible second surgery as well.
“Williamson has been overweight for virtually all of his pro career, which has complicated the recovery process,” wrote Clark. “He must lose weight in order to decrease the amount of force he puts on his right foot when he runs, cuts and jumps. But it’s difficult for Williamson to lose weight without running, cutting and jumping.”
NBA Fans React To Zion Williamson’s Latest Injury Update
Forgot Zion plays in the NBA https://t.co/eYNHV47yEs
— Eric (@Big_Man30) February 16, 2022
https://twitter.com/Jpayne245/status/1493999665884368908?s=20&t=scUnsc4-Abs3FIju2fym1w
Grizzlies fans should be required by law to thank the basketball gods every single day that they didn’t get the No. 1 pick in 2019. https://t.co/9dmpqSD54G
— Mark Harris (@itismarkharris) February 16, 2022
Soon gonna be the next Greg Oden all that potential but can’t stay or get healthy and will really result in being a bust https://t.co/XrpBN7k7d7
— Superman (@JustinMarker1) February 16, 2022
Does this dude ever play in the NBA again? https://t.co/9k9y4CoTb3
— Dealw/it (@plzbsmarter) February 16, 2022
https://twitter.com/Yinz_Dono/status/1493999440956436481?s=20&t=scUnsc4-Abs3FIju2fym1w