New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will not be playing in Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a low back contusion. In their recent game against the Timberwolves, Williamson scored 29 points on 12-for-16 shooting in a 119-115 victory. This season, the two-time All-Star has started in 30 games, averaging 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. Williamson was the top overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by New Orleans. His professional career has been marred by various injuries, including a torn meniscus during his rookie year preseason. At 24 years old, Williamson has played in only 214 games over five seasons, missing the entire 2021-22 season. Throughout his career, he has averaged 24.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.
