Published 13:38 IST, January 20th 2020
Zion Williamson has gained 8 pounds of muscle during this off season, says David Griffin
NBA 2019-20: New Orleans Pelicans Zion Williamson gained eight pounds of muscle during offseason in one week, according to Vice President David Griffin.
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Arguably most anticipated debut since LeBron James, New Orleans Pelicans Zion Williamson was sidelined before he could play even one NBA 2019-20 season game. Recently, NBA reports confirmed that Williamson would debut against San Antonio Spurs on January 22, 2020 (January 23 IST). Williamson suffered torn right meniscus in October.
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NBA 2019-20: Pelicans' Zion Williamson gained 8 pounds of muscle during offseason in one week, according to David Griffin
David Griffin revealed that Pelicans took part in a teamwide heavy weightlifting routine for one week during this offseason. During that time, Williamson gained 8 pounds of muscle that left staff shocked. According to Griffin, it was difficult finding status with Zion Williamson as he was t 'rmal'. He is 19 years of and is still growing which is why his treatment had to be about strength, flexibility and control instead of just numbers.
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NBA 2019-20: Zion Williamson debut against San Antonio Spurs is confirmed
NBA 2019-20: Zion Williamson debut, injury and recovery
Before his debut against Spurs was confirmed, re were rumours about Williamson debuting against Utah Jazz. Pelicans had also shared a video on Williamson practising in Twitter and added word 'soon' as a caption. According to NBA reports, Williamson was cleared for 5 on 5 practice with players. He was also seen practising 3 on 3 with coaches and even 4 on 4 before. He underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on October 21, 2019. estimated recovery period was around 6-8 weeks.
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NBA reports also confirmed that Zion Williamson's meniscus injury has healed completely and Pelicans want him on court for some time before he finally made his debut with team. In December 2019, Zion had been cleared for light shooting. However, a debut date was t given.
After Pelicans used ir top pick to select Zion Williamson, he was probably most anticipated rookie for this season. Williamson averd at 22.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.8 blocks in 33 games for Duke University in NCAA. Williamson had dealt with some mir knee problems last year. During summer league, rookie player only lasted for eight minutes. team had withdrawn him as a precautionary measure to avoid furr harm. After a knee sprain during a game, Zion Williamson also missed time for Duke. sprain was caused due to his sneaker falling apart.
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13:38 IST, January 20th 2020