Zion Williamson and the Pelicans appear to be at a crossroads.
Williamson played in just 29 games this season after missing all of last year, as questions have lingered about if he’s doing everything possible with his conditioning to stay on the court.
“I think putting him in the best position to succeed is important. And I think his participation is a big part of that.”in warmups before the Pelicans lost to the Thunder in the NBA play-in tournament, and after raising eyebrows when he said that he was physically fine.NBAE via Getty Images “He wasn’t physically cleared to play basketball. He was playing one-on-none. He went up and windmill-dunked pregame.
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