When asked if there was any chance that Zion Williamson makes the playoffs following his hamstring injury, host Shams Charania said the Pelicans star is “hopeful that as the playoffs go on…he could make a return.” Shams added that “the Pelicans would have to make it out of the 1st round to open up his window for a return.” He also mentioned that Zion suffered a hamstring injury last year which resulted in him sitting out for months, noting that “hamstrings are tricky…lower body injuries aren’t things that just heal overnight or in a span of 1-2 weeks.”
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Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
5 things (#Pelicans will try to even series in Game 2 at 8:30 p.m. in OKC; Zion speaks to media on his hope to return during playoffs; Tuesday practice photos; Green, Nance, Zion video interviews; Nance playoff profile article): nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 9:24 AM
5 things (#Pelicans will try to even series in Game 2 at 8:30 p.m. in OKC; Zion speaks to media on his hope to return during playoffs; Tuesday practice photos; Green, Nance, Zion video interviews; Nance playoff profile article): nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 9:24 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Zion Williamson calls it “absolutely realistic” that he could return to game action this spring, which would mark his career debut in #NBA playoffs. Two-time All-Star said left hamstring strain feels less severe than one from previous season. Article: neworlns.co/3JAieV7 pic.twitter.com/lVov9uxbB6 – 5:12 PM
Zion Williamson calls it “absolutely realistic” that he could return to game action this spring, which would mark his career debut in #NBA playoffs. Two-time All-Star said left hamstring strain feels less severe than one from previous season. Article: neworlns.co/3JAieV7 pic.twitter.com/lVov9uxbB6 – 5:12 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
It was obvious Zion was enjoying the atmosphere in Game 1. The OKC crowd was going nuts before tipoff. He had a smile on his face.
“I really love hooping. It was bittersweet for me.”
Zion spoke Tuesday for the first time since he got hurt last week. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 4:35 PM
It was obvious Zion was enjoying the atmosphere in Game 1. The OKC crowd was going nuts before tipoff. He had a smile on his face.
“I really love hooping. It was bittersweet for me.”
Zion spoke Tuesday for the first time since he got hurt last week. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 4:35 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Zion: Injury was “super demoralizing at first. Can’t lie. The season had been going so well.” – 3:30 PM
Zion: Injury was “super demoralizing at first. Can’t lie. The season had been going so well.” – 3:30 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion Williamson just spoke. He said getting injured just before playoffs was “demoralizing” but was in good spirits considering circumstance. Said it’s “definitely realistic” he returns in playoffs but is still in recovery process right now. – 3:30 PM
Zion Williamson just spoke. He said getting injured just before playoffs was “demoralizing” but was in good spirits considering circumstance. Said it’s “definitely realistic” he returns in playoffs but is still in recovery process right now. – 3:30 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion Williamson just told us that he doesn’t believe the hamstring injury he suffered in the Play-In game is as serious as the one he suffered last year.
Added that it is “absolutely realistic” for him to return this postseason. – 3:29 PM
Zion Williamson just told us that he doesn’t believe the hamstring injury he suffered in the Play-In game is as serious as the one he suffered last year.
Added that it is “absolutely realistic” for him to return this postseason. – 3:29 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Zion Williamson just spoke to media in OKC.
He said he’s attacking his rehab and said it’s a “realistic” chance he returns in postseason.
Said this hamstring injury isn’t as bad as the one he suffered last year.
Called the injury and timing bittersweet. – 3:28 PM
Zion Williamson just spoke to media in OKC.
He said he’s attacking his rehab and said it’s a “realistic” chance he returns in postseason.
Said this hamstring injury isn’t as bad as the one he suffered last year.
Called the injury and timing bittersweet. – 3:28 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
McBride has his Zion/Kevin Knox moment. Rips the ball from Maxey sending him to the floor and scores. – 9:43 PM
McBride has his Zion/Kevin Knox moment. Rips the ball from Maxey sending him to the floor and scores. – 9:43 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
NBA Playoffs Power Rankings: Warriors’ historic run possibly over; Zion Williamson, Jimmy Butler injured (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-play… – 6:46 PM
NBA Playoffs Power Rankings: Warriors’ historic run possibly over; Zion Williamson, Jimmy Butler injured (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-play… – 6:46 PM
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“I knew something happened,” Williamson said. “It didn’t feel nothing (compared) to how it did on the right side last year. The right side was definitely sharper pain. This one didn’t really feel like that. It just felt like, ‘Something is off right now.’” -via New Orleans Times-Picayune / April 23, 2024
Williamson, who scored 40 points in last week’s play-in tournament game against the Los Angeles Lakers before having to come out at the 3:19 mark, spoke Tuesday for the first time since the injury occurred. “Super demoralizing at first,” Williamson said. “Can’t lie. The season had been going so well. For that to happen, it definitely was demoralizing. Took a day or two to kind of get past that. Now I’m on what I’ve been saying all year. Stacking my days. And getting back on the court.” -via New Orleans Times-Picayune / April 23, 2024
ClutchPoints: “That is absolutely realistic, but like I said I have to pass tests.” Zion Williamson on the possibility of him returning this postseason 🗣️ (via @jarrettreed_) pic.twitter.com/3mL9R0ng9b -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 23, 2024