Zion Williamson Is Ready To Play For the Opener

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Zion Williamson is ready to play for the New Orleans Pelicans' season opener on Oct. 19 against the Brooklyn Nets

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On The Pat McAfee Show this Tuesday, Shams Charania said, "He [Zion] will be playing."

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Williamson did not play the entire 2021-22 season due to a foot injury.

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Though he received a lucrative contract extension in the offseason.

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NBA fans are happy because Williamson is back to play in the Pelicans' season opener.

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Williamson was stunning during the 2020-21 season, averaging 27.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game while making 61.1 percent of his attempts from the field.

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CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans to the postseason without Williamson

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NBA World hopes to see Williamson compete at a high-level next season.

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