Former Duke star Zion Williamson is a brilliant talent but given his injuries, he may not have much leverage to negotiate an extension with the New Orleans Pelicans. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says this:
“From what I have been told, the Pelicans, at this point, are not willing to offer [Williamson] a full five-year guaranteed deal. And a lot of it is flowing down from ownership. Gayle Benson, the owner, is also the owner of the New Orleans Saints. And I have been told they’re going to take a football-style, Saints-style mentality with this contract negotiation.
“They will offer him a huge contract but will not guarantee all of it.