New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been away from the court due to a hamstring injury since January. Fans have constantly criticized the star over his alleged lack of fitness and his constant injuries. While several reports suggested that Williamson could return to the court in the postseason, a recent update says otherwise, prompting fans to further attack the star. They took to Twitter with wickedly hilarious comments.?
Fans recently spotted Williamson during the Pelicans game against the Golden State Warriors. Even though his team lost, the star seemed encouraging of his teammates. It probably made the fans believe that he would return during the postseason. However, the Athletic?s senior NBA reporter Shams Charania penetrated the silence on Zion Williamson’s injury in precisely the wrong way.
An update on Zion Williamson sparks fury on Twitter
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On a recent episode of the Pat McAfee show, Shams Charania opened up about Williamson?s recovery in detail. One of the hosts, frustrated about the star?s fitness, asked Charania to provide exact information about his return. However, the expert?s response further disappointed the panel.?
"From what I'm told the Pelicans don't think Zion Williamson is even close to getting back on the floor..
There's no expectation from the Pelicans that he'll be on the court at any point in the first round of the playoffs" ~ @ShamsCharania#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/svgpsQ9ZN6
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 10, 2023
He said, “From what I’m told the Pelicans don’t think Zion Williamson is even close to getting back on the floor. There’s no expectation from the Pelicans that he’ll be on the court at any point in the first round of the playoffs.”
The panel further discussed the average time taken to recover from a hamstring injury. However, fans had already taken to Twitter to rubbish the star. One user said, ?He?s a bust until he isn?t. There, I said it.? Here?are some reactions from NBA Twitter.
He’s a bust until he isn’t.
There, I said it. https://t.co/vzRD7bXOrT
— JC (@JC_DTWP) April 10, 2023
Biggest bust ever just stealing money
— 🐝rad (@bbprospector) April 10, 2023
The Pelicans take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Play-in tournament to seal their spot in the top 8.?
Just cashes paychecks and doesn’t seem at all bothered by the fact he doesn’t play. Huge bust
— Brian Kattan (@Bkattanlax) April 10, 2023
So if it's conditioning, does his diet suck? Is he just lazy? And why isn't anyone in the organization taking him to task on this?
— BonoBeats (@DaneBono) April 11, 2023
https://twitter.com/CraigMe38657212/status/1645584068246134784?s=20
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In the absence of Zion Williamson, the team?s forward Brandon Ingram has shouldered the team since January.?
Zion had exited the game due to a hamstring injury?
During a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in January, Williamson exited the court after playing 28 minutes due to a hamstring pull. Since then, the star hasn?t made any progress and eventually received backlash from a lot of observers, including Shaquille O?Neal. Despite all the music, the star hasn?t really commented on his return or progress. Fans expect him to step-up for his franchise for the crucial playoffs stage.
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What do you think about Shams Charania?s update on Zion Williamson? Are fans right in targeting him? Share your views in the comments below.