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How Zion Williamson has played in the NBA bubble and what it means for the Pelicans' future

Zion Williamson's rookie season might have only five days left in it.

Even though they were 3.5 games back of the 8-seed in the West when the NBA season resumed last month, the New Orleans Pelicans were a popular choice to reach the postseason and set up a tantalizing first-round matchup between Williamson, this season's No. 1 overall pick, and four-time MVP LeBron James. However, things haven't gone as planned for the Pelicans and their young star, who saw his minutes limited in early campus action and has been an extreme liability on the defensive end.