The New Orleans Pelicans have been playing some better basketball lately, Dejounte Murray recently returned from an Achilles injury and the team is slowly but surely making its way up the standings. Perhaps the most surprising development over the past few months for New Orleans has been Zion Williamson's ability to stay on the court consistently.
Recently, Williamson got 100% honest about how he envisions the Pelicans' identity moving forward.
"We're building our own identity. We've dealt with injuries, coaching changes... despite all that, our energy is still high, we have a positive locker room. It's 'What's next?' It's 'How do we build from this?'" Williamson said via ESPN, per the Pelicans Film Room.
Sadly, injuries have been a major part of Williamson's NBA story so far, with the former number one overall draft pick constantly being sidelined due to various ailments, most of which are related to his feet.
When he is on the court, Williamson remains a terror to opposing defenses, able to consistently attack the basket and finish at the rim, while also being a threat on the offensive glass.
However, persistent foot injuries throughout his career have threatened to derail the athleticism that was once his hallmark, and he has missed several seasons so far in his career.
Still, it's certainly a positive sign that he's able to remain on the court consistently as the calendar turns to 2025-26, though it's unclear whether the Pelicans' front office, who recently traded a potential 2026 lottery pick in exchange for fellow big man Derrick Queen, still views Williamson as part of the team's long-term plans.
In any case, the Pelicans are scheduled to take the field on Tuesday evening for a road game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
