re: Realistically, when will zion be back?

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Fractures of the fifth metatarsal injuries can occur in a variety of ways and in multiple spots along the bone. Avulsion fractures of the bone happen when one of the attached muscles pulls away a fragment of the metatarsal. Stress fractures in the fifth metatarsal are possible and often involved the diaphysis or mid-shaft of the bone. A fifth metatarsal fracture can be classified as a Jones fracture if the bone breaks at or near the base of the bone. Jones fractures are often slow to heal as the blood supplied to the area is limited. As a result, Jones fractures often require surgical intervention to help reduce the chances of a delayed union or nonunion.

Recovery following surgery can occur in six-to-eight weeks though an 8-to-10-week window is likely a safer estimate.

In 2009 while leading the well-respected Suns medical team, Nelson and his team worked Robin Lopez back from surgery to fix a fifth metatarsal fracture in just 52 days. Lopez never exhibited any associated setbacks or complications. The variables in the two cases may vary but Williamson is in proven hands.

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Internet detectives figured out that the injury had to happen sometime between July 10 and July 31. Zion was already walking around without a boot by mid August.

Even if we take the July 31 date, we're already well past the more conservative 8-10 week window, when guys are already on the court playing games. Zion isn't even running yet.