Zion Williamson Out 6-8 Weeks After Knee Surgery
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Williamson had surgery for a torn meniscus
in his right knee on Monday.
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Williamson will miss at least the first
20 games of the regular season.
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New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry
thought Williamson injured his knee on
Oct. 13 against the San Antonio Spurs.
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Williamson did not travel with the team
for the Pelicans' final preseason game
against the New York Knicks.
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Williamson averaged 23.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and shot 71.4% in four preseason games.
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The former Duke forward was drafted
by the Pelicans with the No. 1 overall pick
in June's NBA Draft.
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We have a deep team. We'll hold it down as best we can without him. Obviously we need him back and hopefully he takes his time and recovers fully.
, JJ Redick, Pelicans guard, via statement