This season, Williamson is dealing with a hamstring injury and isn’t showing any signs of making a return. For these concerns and Zion’s injury history, MacMahon believes letting the two-time All-Star go is best for New Orleans when he joined Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective.

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a 4-13 start as the team deals with a litany of injuries. Among those injured players is Zion Williamson who missed the season-opener then played in six out of eight games and hasn't been in the lineup since November 6th.