NBA Fans React to Zion Williamson Injury News Before Grizzlies-Pelicans

The Pelicans gave an official announcement status for Zion Williamson against the Grizzlies

Feb 12, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans return to action on Friday after having their Wednesday game against the Milwaukee Bucks postponed due to a severe snowstorm that hit the New Orleans area. Southeast Louisiana recorded a historic winter event that the league deemed too dangerous for the teams to hold the event. Now, the Pelicans travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies on Friday night.

New Orleans revealed their injury report for the game, and star forward Zion Williamson is listed as out for the matchup. Williamson missed the team's previous game with an illness and now is out because of the recovery process from the illness. Fans had much to say on social media regarding the two-time all-star mossing yet another game.

Zion Williamson (conditioning) ruled out for Friday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 23, 2025

@_Zaiire_: Zion so unserious

Zion so unserious

— zaiire 💫 (@_zaiire_) January 23, 2025

@hbk1282: Bro would of been off 6 days and can't play tomorrow. What a life

Bro would of been off 6 days and can't play tomorrow. What a life

— kcirtap h (@hbk1282) January 23, 2025

@rtmaaaa: Zion and Embiid are just alike

Zion and Embiid are just alike

— RTMA (@rtmaaaa) January 23, 2025

@khanwickk: bro what? they didn’t even play yesterday

bro what? they didn’t even play yesterday

— khan (@khanwickk) January 23, 2025

The former No. 1 overall pick has just played in 10 games this season after dealing with calf and hamstring injuries earlier in the year. His hamstring injury sidelined him for 27 straight games. Meanwhile, the Pelicans struggled mightily without their star, dropping near the bottom of the Western Conference standings.

Williamson returned on January 7th against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the team has been cautious about overextending him. New Orleans has him on a minutes restriction, and he is being held from back-to-back games. The former Duke standout averages 21.9 points and 8.2 rebounds on the season.

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