Details Emerge About Why Zion Williamson Was Suspended
On Friday afternoon, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that they were suspending Zion Williamson for a single game after he violated team policies. It was later revealed that Williamson showed up late for the team’s flight to Philadelphia, and he was forced to sit on the sidelines as his team defeated the Philadelphia 76ers. […] The post Details Emerge About Why Zion Williamson Was Suspended appeared first on The Cold Wire.
On Friday afternoon, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that they were suspending Zion Williamson for a single game after he violated team policies.
It was later revealed that Williamson showed up late for the team’s flight to Philadelphia, and he was forced to sit on the sidelines as his team defeated the Philadelphia 76ers.
Now Williamson is speaking up and taking responsibility for his actions.
“I take full responsibility for this suspension. I’ve worked extremely hard in rehab to get healthy to deliver for this team. There is no excuse for being late to team activities. I have apologized to Mrs. Benson and my teammates and coaches and I also owe an apology to the fans. I can and will be better as a teammate and member of this organization,” Williamson said, via Ron Walker.
Zion Williamson: “I take full responsibility for this suspension. I’ve worked extremely hard in rehab to get healthy to deliver for this team. There is no excuse for being late to team activities. I have apologized to Mrs. Benson and my teammates and coaches and I also owe an…
— Rod Walker (@RodWalkerNola) January 10, 2025
Williamson reportedly has been late for numerous practices throughout the season, so it sounds like this latest incident was just the last straw.
In the grand scheme of things, sitting out one game isn’t a huge deal, and thankfully the Pelicans did well without him.
But if this happens again, Williamson could face a harsher punishment and miss multiple games.
This could also influence the team’s plans for Williamson’s future.
There have been rumors about the Pelicans contemplating trading him to another team.
After years of being its biggest star, New Orleans might finally make a move and send Williamson away.
If the front office feels that he isn’t committed and is going to keep making mistakes like this, they may be even more aggressive with a trade featuring him.
Williamson promised he will do better and this will not happen again.
But will that change his fate and future in New Orleans?
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