NBA – New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson left the Orlando “bubble” on Thursday to deal with an urgent family medical issue, the club said in a statement.
The Pelicans have surely lost big in preparation for the resumption of the season in Orlando. Zion Williamson has left his teammates in the New Orleans franchise to go to the bedside of his family, affected by health concerns. “We fully support Zion’s decision to leave the NBA campus to be with his familyPelicans executive vice president David Griffin said. No details have been released on the nature of the medical problem, the family members involved, or his possible return schedule.
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“Out of respect for the Williamson family, we will be making no further comments at this time.Williamson will have to take Covid-19 exams and return to quarantine in his hotel room upon his return before he can join his teammates.
Indispensable from its first season
The strong winger, who turned 20 10 days ago, became the rising star of the NBA in his first season, despite a right knee injury that delayed his big debut until January, then the pandemic. of coronavirus which prematurely ended the season on March 11. First pick in the 2019 draft, Williamson became the first under-20 player in NBA history to score 20 or more points in 10 straight games, averaging 23.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists this season.
NBA players train in a quarantine atmosphere at Disney World in Orlando (Florida), where they are scheduled to play the end of the season behind closed doors starting July 30.
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