Zion Williamson is just a few games away from taking the court for the New Orleans Pelicans in a regular-season game. It is definitely a few months later than planned, but it’s finally happening.
Williamson has been participating in 5-on-5 drills and is on track to make his Pelicans regular-season debut soon.
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 4, 2020
What does that mean for the team? It remains to be seen as Coach Alvin Gentry told reporters on Wednesday that Zion Williamson will be on a minutes restriction when he returns.