Zion Done for Season with Hamstring Injury? Doctor Explains

Zion Williamson left tonights NBA play in game vs the lakers with an injury and was not able to return.

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[mikhailboldt]

Few things strike more fear into sports fans like the words ‘“non contact injury”.

[sonicpentatonic]

this game was a microcosm of Zion's career. Absolute dominating brilliance and catastrophic injury taking him out of the biggest moment when his team needs him most.

[CoryWillis]

No wonder you couldn't tell which side he was favoring because his normal walk is a limp

[starzgonzales]

If Zion doesnt develop a mid range jumper or 3 point arsenal. He will most likely have a short lived career due to knee injury. How long can those knees last on all those forced driving in the lane, quick low post twisting and jumping / dunking? It's not a question of if, it's a question of when.

[JoeBauers]

NBA gives Sutterer the script before the game. Gives him time to edit his videos.

[GemsFromWabbitBrown]

Just when it felt like he was putting the playoffs on notice! 40 points‼️ Prayers for Zion 🙏🏽

[Bassic]

I'm glad the Lakers won the game but I feel bad for Zion and pray that he recovers from his injury.

[Wallyworld]

Zion was dominating Lebron and the Lakers. Zion with 40 Points bring his team back from a 12 pt deficate was in full beast mode. If I'm a Pelicans fan I'm pulling my hair out with this guy. He flashes brilliance then gets catostrophically injured.

[jnmc]

Brian making a video about Zion feels like a deja-vu

[sloanNYC]

It was good to see him drop some weight during the year, but he is still so heavy for the way he plays. Add in how he looks just walking and you'd think he'd be working with someone on natural body mechanics. He is stiff. Hopefully it isn't too serious and he can see the benefits of losing weight this second half of the season.

[HoopBocchi]

Man I feel bad for Zion.. Great vid as always doc

[mcappperspective]

Thankfully zion actually suffered a left leg hamstring. This is a common injury that can happen to every athlete regardless of your size and sports.

[TheNamronTV]

They labeled Zion’s injury just being over weight and moving like Derrick rose every play.

[Inktownicon]

I think the impact of landing and his weight is too much strain on his knees. I have knee problems, but I notice that when I drop weight it's not as noticeable

[natemup]

I think he might have actually injured the leg (or precipitated the injury) with the block on Lebron a few minutes before he came out (~5:50 mark in the 4th). Extremely awkward landing with unnatural stress on the left hamstring.

[peteyn.y.]

What about that “Lisfranc” type injury?

[demontiakpinkney]

I wonder why people aren't mad about Brandon Ingram Cj McCollum not showing up. Putting to much on Zion whos been injury prone and puts his weight into every play. Hes constantly running players over

[VTPSTTU]

Thanks for your review of this situation!

[ERCNOIR]

I think it was that jab-step at the beginning of that play. I’ve gotten the same injury from the same move before. After that jab step you can kinda see him favoring that leg and then when the play finishes is when he really feels it. He just let his momentum and finesse at the rim finish the play.

[d.anthony]

Ubereats delivery arrives and he has to pick it up