New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has explained how he’s trying to follow a blueprint set by LeBron James.
Williamson is regarded as one of the most talented players in the NBA having been drafted by the Pelicans in 2019 with the No.1 overall pick, but has since struggled with a series of injuries. Since taking part in his first NBA season in 2019/20, Williamson has played just 114 games for the Pelicans. That means the forward has missed a total of 188 games due to various injuries and rehabilitation across his career.
Williamson, 23, missed the entirety of the 2021/22 season with a foot injury and after making his return at the start of last season, went on to suffer a series of injuries which restricted him to playing just 29 out of a possible 82 games. The last match Williamson played was on January 3 in a 120-111 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Williamson suffered a hamstring injury and spent the remainder of the season on the sidelines in recovery.
