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As for Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick is expected to begin contact drills and practices within the next week or two, according to sources. The Pelicans have not set a timetable for his return. This is a gradual progression due to the uniqueness of Williamson’s body and game, a 6-foot-6, 285-pound specimen the likes of which we have not seen in the NBA before.
The Pelicans have wanted Williamson to continue to get lean and trim prior to his return, and for his part Williamson has focused on refining his eating habits, according to sources. After he underwent surgery on his torn meniscus in October, he and the Pelicans believed his weight and conditioning was not a reason for the injury.
This has all been part of the NBA orientation process and education for Williamson, who is believed to still be growing, too. He has progressed to one-on-one and three-on-three court work with coaches, but has not been cleared for full contact and basketball activities. That could be closer to mid-January.
New Orleans fully anticipates Williamson to play this season, league sources said.
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As for Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick is expected to begin contact drills and practices within the next week or two, according to sources. The Pelicans have not set a timetable for his return. This is a gradual progression due to the uniqueness of Williamson’s body and game, a 6-foot-6, 285-pound specimen the likes of which we have not seen in the NBA before.
The Pelicans have wanted Williamson to continue to get lean and trim prior to his return, and for his part Williamson has focused on refining his eating habits, according to sources. After he underwent surgery on his torn meniscus in October, he and the Pelicans believed his weight and conditioning was not a reason for the injury.
This has all been part of the NBA orientation process and education for Williamson, who is believed to still be growing, too. He has progressed to one-on-one and three-on-three court work with coaches, but has not been cleared for full contact and basketball activities. That could be closer to mid-January.
New Orleans fully anticipates Williamson to play this season, league sources said.