Zion Williamson has played in just 13 games during the 2024–25 season after missing nearly two months of the campaign with an injury. The New Orleans Pelicans star has been burdened by injuries throughout his career in the NBA since being drafted in 2019, having played in just 197 of a possible 458 games and missing the entire 2021–22 season.

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson revealed that the team is keeping him from playing in back-to-back games this season. "Let me make this clear

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson clarified his availability in back-to-back games during the 2024-25 campaign. After Williamson finished with 28 points and 11 rebounds in a 123-92 loss against the Charlotte Hornets,