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With the 2020-21 campaign now officially coming to a close for the New Orleans Pelicans, the team is now set to enter what should be a particularly interesting offseason. The future of incoming free agent Lonzo Ball is one of the biggest issues the Pelicans must address this summer, and for his part, New Orleans star Zion Williamson has put in his two cents worth about the situation.
Ball could leave the Pelicans in the coming months if he opts not to renew his deal with the team. For Williamson, however, the 20-year-old is hopeful that Lonzo decides to remain with the squad:
“It'd be dope,” Williamson said of Ball playing alongside him and All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, per Jacob Rude USA TODAY Sports. “I think me, Brandon and Zo, the three of us, we have a great relationship. I really would want Zo to come back and he knows that.”
Zion makes his stance abundantly clear here. However, he also understands that there are a number of issues that need to be ironed out before this happens:
“But like I said, the reality of the situation is, Zo's a grown man so he's going to make the decision that's best for him,” Zion added. “The only thing I can say is I hope he stays.”
Ball himself has already indicated that he would “love” to stay in New Orleans, but that at this point, he is still keeping his options open.
The trio of Williamson, Ball, and Ingram has emerged as one of the most promising trifectas in the NBA. They have a ton of potential between them and as a unit, they might just have what it takes to take the Pelicans to the next level.
