CJ McCollum confirmed on Thursday that he and Zion Williamson have spoken. McCollum previously commented that he had yet to hear from Williamson following his trade to the New Orleans Pelicans.
“Leave the young fella alone, man,” McCollum said. “He’s trying to rehab in peace. Trying to get himself ready to come back. We spoke, and I’ll speak to him later this week or next and just catch up with him.
“He’s a very talented player. He’s going through a lot. You guys are putting him on the spot on the daily. I think he’s just trying to recover on his own time and focus on his rehab.”
Williamson has been recovering from a right foot fracture away from the Pelicans.
Several people within the Pelicans organization have felt Williamson has been uncommunicative since he left the team to recover on his own.
