The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for one sport for a violation of crew insurance policies, later reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania as being late for a crew flight. Williamson will miss Friday’s sport in opposition to the Philadelphia 76ers and can rejoin the Pelicans on Saturday forward of Sunday’s sport on the Boston Celtics.
Williamson returned to the Pelicans’ lineup this week in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
“This one sport suspension is a results of failing to fulfill our crew requirements,” mentioned David Griffin. “His dedication to this group is of paramount significance to us and to him. He has taken accountability for his actions and reaffirmed that dedication to the crew right this moment. I’m assured he’ll proceed to evolve positively on and off the ground.”
“I take full duty for this suspension,” mentioned Williamson. “I’ve labored extraordinarily exhausting in rehab to get wholesome to ship for this crew. There isn’t a excuse for being late to crew actions. I’ve apologized to Mrs. Benson and my teammates and coaches and I additionally owe an apology to the followers. I can and will probably be higher as a teammate and member of this group.”
Chris Haynes added that Williamson has been late for a number of practices this season, which contributed to the suspension.
