Zion is “ready to go”

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The New Orleans Pelicans' rookie phenom has been a regular at the team's facility throughout the hiatus, one of several players the league granted exceptions to allow them to rehab injuries under the supervision of team trainers to avoid any setbacks. All team facilities were closed on March 20, nine days after the season was suspended because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

"Zion has been diligent about taking care of himself," said David Griffin, the Pelicans' executive vice president of basketball operations. "He's in a good space physically and mentally."

Another team source went a step further.

"He's going to shock some people," the source said

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Though the Pelicans didn't disclose Williamson's current weight, one team source said the team is "happy with where he is physically" and doesn't expect him to come into camp overweight.

Aaron Nelson, the team's vice president of player care and performance, and head trainer Tom Maystadt have been directly involved in Williamson's workout process and will continue to have input into how the team handles its star rookie, being mindful of his stamina and body language when he's on the court. According to multiple sources, Williamson also did additional work on basketball fundamentals at home during the layoff with his stepfather, Lee Anderson, whom he has long trusted as a trainer and coach.

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