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sports2 years ago

Pelicans VP David Griffin Speaks Out on Zion Williamson's Health Struggles.

Pelicans VP of basketball operations, David Griffin, has put some of the responsibility for Zion Williamson's health struggles on the player himself, stating that there is a lot he can do better. Williamson played in just 29 games this season, and questions have been raised about his conditioning. Griffin also clarified that Williamson was not physically cleared to play basketball, despite throwing down dunks in warmups before the Pelicans' loss to the Thunder in the NBA play-in tournament. The Pelicans were officially eliminated from the postseason with a 123-118 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday night.

sports2 years ago

Zion Williamson's Future with the New Orleans Pelicans in Question Amid Controversy

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin clarified that Zion Williamson was "never physically cleared to play basketball" despite his comments that he was physically okay to play. Williamson missed the final 45 games of the regular season with a right hamstring injury. Griffin went on to say that the speculation surrounding Williamson is not good for the team and also not good for Zion. Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum also briefly weighed in on the idea that Williamson's health had been a distraction this season.