Zion Williamson has played in less than half -- 45% percent to be exact -- of the Pelicans ' games since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft . Injuries have significantly limited Williamson from living up to the "generational talent" tag that was attached to him going back to his high school days. When he's healthy, he looks every bit the franchise centerpiece that you wouldn't dare part with, but the issue has been that he can never stay healthy enough over a sustained period of time for that to matter.

Some of the injuries have just been a byproduct of his stout frame mixed with his explosiveness, but a large portion of it also falls on Williamson's shoulders. He's been heavily criticized for his poor conditioning, which doesn't help in trying to stay on the floor. B

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