The New Orleans Pelicans suffered another injury blow, as Zion Williamson will miss at least the next three weeks due to a right hip adductor strain. The two-time NBA All-Star had already missed 11 games earlier this season due to a hamstring injury.
Since being selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson has played only 224 out of a possible 493 games for the New Orleans Pelicans. With this latest development, fans are understandably growing apathetic about Williamson, given his extensive injury history, but interim head coach James Borrego backs his star forward.
“I don’t have any more information as far as when (the injury) happened,” Borrego said. “I learned of it this morning, as well. We had it imaged, and I think we all heard the results of that. Beyond that, I want more information. We’re taking it sort of hour by hour, day by day.”
“Nobody wants to be on the court more than Zion,” he added. “This guy loves the game, loves this city. He wears this logo with great pride, as a badge. He wants to be out there battling with his teammates more than anybody. More than anything, he’s disappointed, but he’s here to support us, and we’re here to support him. This is a brotherhood, this is a family. As frustrating as it is for him, now’s the time to build our relationships even stronger.”
New Orleans Pelicans News: James Borrego shares key update on Herb Jones and Jordan Poole
Besides Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans have also been without Herb Jones (quad) and Jordan Poole (calf). During a recent press conference, interim head coach James Borrego said that the two are on the mend.
“Tomorrow we’ll have a day in the gym together. Let’s see what (Herb) can do… We’re progressing, and I’m hopeful we’ll get him back soon. (Poole) same. We’re right in that same area. We’re trying to get both these guys back ASAP,” Borrego said via the Pelicans Film Room.
The New Orleans Pelicans dropped to a 3-19 record, following a 149-142 overtime defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
