Zion Williamson (Image Credit: Getty Images)
The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a rocky start this season, holding a disappointing 4-13 record. Their struggles have been compounded by the absence of their star forward, Zion Williamson, who has managed to play only six games due to a hamstring injury.
Amid these challenges, reports have surfaced that Williamson has parted ways with his representation at Creative Artists Agency (CAA). This news has sparked speculation, with a report from Kris Pursiainen of ClutchPoints shedding light on a potentially interesting backstory.
According to Pursiainen, sources revealed that Williamson’s decision to leave CAA is due to his long-standing desire to play for the New York Knicks. Even before the Pelicans selected him as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson had expressed his interest in joining the Knicks.
Zion Williamson (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Pursiainen further added that the agency’s inability to facilitate a move to New York, along with Williamson’s growing awareness of his contract situation, led both parties to conclude that ending their relationship was the best course of action.
“Both the agency’s perceived inability to land the forward in New York City as well as Williamson’s understanding of his contract situation pushed the relationship to the point where the parties felt a divorce was the best resolution,” Pursiainen wrote.
Zion Williamson Reflects On The Pelicans’ Slow Start
Zion Williamson is coming off a season playing season-high 70 games. But this season, his injury and the team’s struggle put the Pelicans in a disastrous situation. During an interview with Christian Clark of NOLA.com, Williamson addressed the Pelicans’ struggle.
“We know the position we are in right now. It’s not a good one at the moment. But we come to the gym every day in good spirits. We are going to figure it out,” Williamson said.
Williamson already missed 11 games this season. In those games played, he averaged 22.7 points, 8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.
