Interesting…. 🧐
“According to Pelicans interim coach James Borrego, using Williamson off the bench allows him to play longer stints while he’s on the court instead of having to come out after the first five minutes of the game due to his minutes limit.” ⚜️ 🏀 #NBA #NewOrleansPelicans #NewOrleans #GeauxPels
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6901440/2025/12/18/zion-williamson-bench-pelicans-starting-lineup/?source=user_shared_article
Why isn’t Zion Williamson starting? Pelicans’ coach says it’s ‘to maximize his minutes’
Williamson, who is on a minutes restriction after returning from injury, won't start to help ensure he can play in longer stints later on.
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