Since being drafted, Zion Williamson has continued to be somewhat of a mythical figure in the NBA. The former top overall pick entered the league with more media attention than most. Although injuries have plagued him throughout his first three seasons, hopes have remained high that a healthy Williamson will dominate the league.
The way analyst Skip Bayless sees it, if Williamson is healthy, the New Orleans Pelicans are real contenders in the West. During a recent episode of “Skip & Shannon: Undisputed,” Bayless took a look at Williamson’s numbers and gave Pelicans fans some hope.
Bayless said that adding Williamson to the team that took the Phoenix Suns to six games in the playoffs could cause problems for any team:
“Shannon, they were the eighth seed and they took the Suns to six tough games. They were barnburners man, it was a battle. If you add Zion and ingratiate him into this smoothly and efficiently. All of a sudden, you’re a contending team. I don’t care what you say, you can contend in the West.”
For a generational talent like Williamson, the question has always been whether or not he can stay healthy. There is no doubt whether he can contribute at a high level.
Zion Williamson’s lingering injuries
.