The New Orleans Pelicans post season chances might be getting a boost soon. Recent reports had Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson potentially returning sooner than later. Well, on Friday, Williamson appears to be taking the next step in his recovery from his foot injury.
Zion’s getting some light shooting in with T-Spoon now. https://t.co/SaN4Ipr8cq
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) March 11, 2022
Williamson was seen at practice Friday morning dong some light shooting.
The supposed rift between the Pelicans and Williamson’s camp seems to be ending. The Pelicans star had been working and rehabbing away from the team. That led many to believe he had played his last game in New Orleans. But last week, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Williamson had returned to New Orleans to work out.
He previously was working out with a former LSU strength coach up in Oregon. It’s been a long time coming, but Williamson has been cleared to resume basketball activities. As of Friday morning, that means at least shooting the basketball. He is still going to need plenty of agility and endurance work before he can get back on the court.
But this is a positive sign, where ever he is along his rehab process.
The Pelicans, despite losing three straight games, have climbed into the play-in tournament. They are currently the #10 seed in the western conference. The struggling Los Angeles Lakers are only one and a half games ahead of the Pelicans, but the Portland Trail Blazers are also only one and a half games behind them for the final spot.
New Orleans will look to snap their losing streak at home Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets.
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