The New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, arguably the most anticipated athlete since LeBron James, has been announced injured for the time being. Williamson was just ruled out for the rest of the preseason due to a knee injury. It was reported that he could miss a few weeks of the regular season for rehab. Now, that timetable has increased, since Williamson underwent surgery for a torn meniscus. The Athletic NBA insider Shams Charania reports that Williamson will be out for six-to-eight weeks.
Zion Williamson Surgery on Torn Meniscus
Williamson is listed at 284 pounds and is raising concerns among fans due to his looming weight and knee problems. Williamson is only six-foot-six, so his height mixed with the weight of a seven-foot center is a concern. If Williamson doesn’t decrease his weight, his knees could be due to experience countless and consistent injuries. Since Williamson has just gone through the first major surgery of his career, he needs to be smarter with his body. Expect Williamson to cut back on weight, and improve other parts of his game as well.
Not only is his weight a problem, but the way Williamson moves on the court is an issue as well. Fans around the world are taking notice of the hard falls and landings that Williamson has. Since Williamson plays a hard-nosed, physical, athletic-style game, he needs to prepare his body. Weighing 284 pounds and barreling down in the lane is a recipe for disaster. If Williamson can cut back on his weight, and improve his landings and balance, he will be in much better shape.
Zion Williamson Rehab Process
Since Williamson underwent surgery on his torn meniscus, his rehab process needs to start immediately. Although he does have a few things to work on regarding his body and his style of play, it’s not his biggest issue. His biggest issue is simply rehabbing his knee. The Pelicans need to make sure that they do not rush their rookie sensation back on the court too early. Too many times have we seen injuries plague young stars’ careers, especially knee injuries. Derrick Rose of the Detroit Pistons is a prime example. If the Pelicans play Williamson’s injury safe, he will have no trouble returning to his regular dominance. Williamson is too much of a prodigy to let him slip through the depths of injury.
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