NBA Twitter Roasts Zion Williamson After He Posts Video of Return From Injury

Zion Williamson was the most-anticipated rookie in 2019 since LeBron James. However, countless injuries have plagued his performance in the league. Unfortunately, the young forward is now sidelined for months. Currently, the 21-year-old is recovering from a fractured right foot. Though he has missed the entire 2021-22 campaign, Williamson seems undeterred and eager to recover.

Recently, the New Orleans Pelicans star shared a clip of his dunking, which received some interesting responses online.

Fans troll Zion Williamson based on a new clip posted on Instagram

In his new clip, Williamson dunks off the board, following which he catches the ball and slams it home.

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In the video, fans seemed to notice his new kicks, and the floor bouncing on impact.Unsurprisingly, many expected the comments on social media, as Williamson’s weight has been a point of debate for months.

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Many people seemed concerned over the bouncing floor. Those unaware connected it to Williamson’s weight. However, they also expressed concern about his well-being. Some fans also defended Williams. As the floor is a padded practice floor, is supposed to work in that manner.

A few also wondered how his recovery was going. The Pelicans, as per certain fans, are keeping him out as the season is ending.

When did Williamson return to New Orleans?

According to reports, Williamson was back in New Orleans on March 5.

He was in Portland for around two months where he worked on his rehab, and is not yet cleared for on-court practices. However, he was seen doing some light shooting with his player development coaches. Unfortunately, even though improvement is present, the Pelicans have not yet announced a proper schedule for his comeback.

Of course, one would expect increased practices and an eventual return. Unsurprisingly, he was restricted to 5-on-5 workouts in December. Eventually, Williamson had to go to Portland in January for rehab.

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With Williamson having played under 90 games in his entire career, fans are now eager to see him recover properly. Many have acknowledged that, though Williamson is extremely talented, he needs to be careful.

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