In any case, if the Pelicans want to perform well this season, they'll need to find a way to keep Zion safe from those kinds of injuries.
Is there any thing that the Pelicans can do to keep Zion safe?
It's already on Zion to make that possible.
Even the Pelicans can put Zion on load management to reduce the risks of being injured, what if at the time he decided to play, the injury happened? Aside from that, if the Pelicans, let's say have a hard time catching up with the standings next season to keep their playoff spot, they need all the help they can get and that includes allowing Zion to play no matter what.
I worry more when the worst comes. Another bad injury will mean a lot of things for other teams to think he will not be worth the money anymore.
Just like what happened with DeMarcus Cousins. Injuries after injury made him less valuable and even today he is having a hard time finding a team.
https://sports.yahoo.com/demarcus-cousins-admits-mistakes-as-he-pursues-nba-comeback-just-asking-for-a-chance-to-show-my-growth-161331965.htmlEven at this stage.
DeMarcus Cousins, a four-time NBA All-Star, is arguably the most talented free agent remaining on the market.
It will all be on Zion. That weight trim is not for the team only but for his career too. Time to change, time to be careful, because this will be the crucial part of his career where eyes are mostly on him. He should show he is not as fragile as they think.