The Zion Williamson experience for the New Orleans Pelicans has not gone as planned, as the struggling franchise has yet to see their gamble with the No. 1 overall pick pay off.
Although Williamson is pure entertainment and a winning player when healthy and on the floor, the former Duke superstar is rarely on the floor, as injury issues continue to hold him back from being the iconic player the team thought he’d be.
With Williamson missing most of the season yet again last year and dealing with some very public off-the-court drama recently, the Pelicans may finally be ready to part ways with the star forward, as he has begun to get mentioned in trade rumors.
The Pelicans are rumored to be interested in trading up in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft to land Scoot Henderson, and that could mean parting ways with Williamson, which Chris Broussard thinks is a shame, but if he’s Michael Jordan, he definitely wants him on the Charlotte Hornets, via First Things First.
“I’m not giving up on Zion yet [if I’m New Orleans]. … If I’m Michael Jordan in Charlotte, then I want him.”
— @Chris_Broussard on reports Pelicans could trade Zion to land Scoot Henderson in draft: pic.twitter.com/ZWyjW7AnN9
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) June 14, 2023
With the Hornets sitting at the bottom again after another forgettable season, Charlotte needs to do something drastic, especially if Jordan intends on selling the team.
If the Hornets acquire Williamson, the value of the Hornets franchise will almost go up, with plenty of suitors coming out of the woodwork to throw in a bid.
As for the Pelicans, it likely is time to move on from Williamson, as they can’t waste another season with their talented roster waiting for him to return and stay healthy and in shape.
New Orleans should make a deal to get Henderson, who could be the perfect addition alongside Brandon Ingram.
