Zion Lateef Williamson is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association. He plays the power forward position.
Zion Williamson: Contract| Is playing| What happened to
Contract:
The Pelicans opt for Zion Williamson with the first pick in 2019. He signed a four-year, $44.3 million contract. It became fully guaranteed when New Orleans exercised its fourth-year option last October. To maximize his money, Zion can sign a five-year extension for a maximum of $181 million.
Zion Williamson signed a 4 year / $44,271,137 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, including $44,271,137 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $11,067,784. In 2021-22, Williamson will earn a base salary of $10,733,400, while carrying a cap hit of $10,733,400 and a dead cap value of $10,733,400.
| Contract: | 4 yr(s) / $44,271,137 |
| Average Salary: | $11,067,784 |
| Guaranteed at Signing | $20,002,920 |
| Signed Using: | Entry Level/Rookie |
| Free Agent: | 2023 / RFA |
Is playing:
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has tried to keep a low profile on social media while rehabbing a fractured right foot that has kept him out the entire 2021-22 season.
The Pelicans have not given any official update on Williamson’s status since March 5, when the team said he was showing improved signs of bone healing and that he would gradually progress to full weight-bearing exercises and basketball activities.
What happened to:
Williamson returned to the New Orleans area on March 5 after spending two months in Portland continuing his rehab.
Since back, he hasn’t been cleared by the team to do much on-court work. During the portions of practice that have been open to the media, Williamson has done just some light shooting — without jumping — with his player development coaches.
It was announced Williamson suffered the fracture at media day in September, when there was optimism from both the front office and Williamson himself that he could be ready for the start of the regular season.
