Zion Williamson Reportedly Not Expected to Return from Injury This Season

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Zion Williamson isn't expected to suit up for the team this season.

Injuries have been the theme of his season, and possibly his career. He had undergone foot surgery in the off-season.

He had a torn right knee and only played 24 games of his first season.

He was fantastic in his sophomore campaign, posting 27 points, 7.2 rebound and 3.7 assists per game while shooting a preposterous 61.1 percent from the field.

He has questions on the court from his three-point shooting to his defensive impact. His elite low-post scoring and explosiveness around the rim have always made up for those concerns.

His inability to stay healthy has become a bigger issue.

Despite his absence, the Pelicans have worked themselves into play-in contention at 30-31 (ninth in the West).