The Pelicans are trying to change the Kinetic Chain of Zion Williamson’s body. Rehab is delayed.

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

The Pels said his weight isn’t an issue and that he is already lean, so no the people who said it was his weight weren’t correct.

That's not what they said.

David Griffin shootaround sound - Pelicans at Raptors, October 22, 2019 | New Orleans Pelicans

Shams paraphrased what Griffin said in a deceiving manner.

Griffin said that they're "still learning" to understand Zion's body, and that it is not related to a lack of conditioning or being out of shape - he didn't say that it wasn't weight-related.

"He gains muscle mass so fast, and gains weight so fast, no one has ever dealt with anybody like him before. He's only 19, it's going to be a learning experience for all of us. But the notion this happened because Zion is in poor condition is just asinine..."

 

[Marlo Barksdale]

The Pels said his weight isn’t an issue and that he is already lean, so no the people who said it was his weight weren’t correct.

You think they would admit weight being a problem publicly this early?

 

[killacal]

Just goes to show them college doctors don't give a fukk about them kids...

I remember the spurs doctors were when they had to do meniscus surgery on Lonnie knee his rookie year and talked about how they had to clean some stuff up from the surgery he had in college...

That's scar tissue

Your spurs told Kawhi his injury was in his head why don't you Christopher Reeves off your high horse

 

[NaijaProdigy Redux]

He should just sit out the year

 

[Hey_zeus]

This is not surprising. Good luck to everyone involved.

 

[MR. Conclusion]

Teaching someone how to walk differently

For real. How common is this? I never heard of this before.

 

[wire28]

The Pels said his weight isn’t an issue and that he is already lean, so no the people who said it was his weight weren’t correct.

im sure the organization that has invested heavily in him and continues to delay announcing the inevitable is telling the truth

 

[Stinky Diver]

That's not what they said.

Even if Zion was in great shape, wouldn’t he still be having these same issues just due to how he walks?

 

[DonKnock]

That's not what they said.

So “he didn’t say it wasn’t weight related” = absolutely confirms 100% it was weight related. Real 2nd runner up WOAT logic right there

 

[ALonelyDad]

So he’s out for the season or are they still bullshytting

Returning mid January

 

[Stop_It_5]

For real. How common is this? I never heard of this before.

TrueHoop Presents: How Stephen Curry got the best worst ankles in sports


Warriors did a variation of this with Steph to get him over his ankle issues.

 

[MR. Conclusion]

So he's not the first, but it's still rare.

 

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

Even if Zion was in great shape, wouldn’t he still be having these same issues just due to how he walks?

He essentially is/was in "great shape", it's the weight (muscle and overall mass) that exacerbates the issues. If he was the same size as Ingram, for instance, he wouldn't have the gait he does, well, certainly not to this degree. He walks like he does because his body is overcompensating.

So “he didn’t say it wasn’t weight related” = absolutely confirms 100% it was weight related. Real 2nd runner up WOAT logic right there

We all know you're a dumbass, but at least read properly:

David Griffin shootaround sound - Pelicans at Raptors, October 22, 2019 | New Orleans Pelicans

Shams paraphrased what Griffin said in a deceiving manner.

Griffin said that they're "still learning" to understand Zion's body, and that it is not related to a lack of conditioning or being out of shape - he didn't say that it wasn't weight-related.

"He gains muscle mass so fast, and gains weight so fast, no one has ever dealt with anybody like him before. He's only 19, it's going to be a learning experience for all of us. But the notion this happened because Zion is in poor condition is just asinine..."

You're the one who said that the Pelicans said that weight wasn't an issue, when they never said that. They said it wasn't due to "poor conditioning" or that he's fat. I'm only correcting what you said. Don't try to pull this other nonsense.

And you'll always be the true WOAT on this board. You and the rest of the Rockets fans.

 

[The G.O.D II]

Sounds like some Roy Hibbert shyt. And he had that done in college.

 

[No..Money..Mo..Problems]

This is smart on the Pelicans end. Some injuries are from poor posture and mechanics. Learning how to load your hips gives you greater power without putting alot of strain on your feet, ankles, knees and quads.