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David Griffin: Zion Williamson making progress, on schedule for return

During a Friday appearance on the team’s flagship radio station, David Griffin was asked a question he’s probably getting multiple times each day: How is Zion Williamson and when can everyone expect the No. 1 overall draft pick to make his official NBA debut?

New Orleans’ VP of Basketball Operations noted that he’s encouraged by the progress that Williamson has been making, saying the 19-year-old is on schedule in his process to get back in uniform. He appeared in four preseason games, prior to being sidelined by knee surgery in mid-October. He was given a timetable of 6-8 weeks before he can return, but that ultimately could shift slightly.