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Pelicans president praises Zion Williamson's summer work ethic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:22 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Pelicans president praises Zion Williamson's summer work ethic

Summary

New Orleans Pelicans president Joe Dumars commended Zion Williamson for his dedication this summer, highlighting that Williamson must be "obsessed" to achieve greatness in the NBA. Despite a disappointing season with just 26 wins, Zion appeared in 62 games and averaged 21.0 points. Dumars noted that Williamson, now eligible for a contract extension, showed commitment in improving his conditioning, which has been a concern throughout his career. The Pelicans want to see a healthy and productive season from Williamson before considering an extension offer. Meanwhile, new coach Jamahl Mosley plans to use Williamson in a more versatile role.

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•Zion Williamson averaged 21.0 points in 62 games last season
•Joe Dumars praised Williamson's summer work ethic
•Williamson's conditioning remains a focus for the Pelicans
•He is eligible for a contract extension this offseason
•New coach plans to utilize Williamson as a point forward

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4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Zion Williamson Gets Strong Message From Pelicans President Joe Dumars

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The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a disappointing season, finishing with just 26 wins.Zion Williamson had a relatively healthy campaign with 62 games played. He averaged 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steal per game on 60.0% shooting from the field.It was a down season for Williamson in terms of production, but […] The post Zion Williamson Gets Strong Message From Pelicans President Joe Dumars appeared first on HEAVY.
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