Zion Williamson: Pelicans' Zion Williamson is learning to walk and run differently …

Instead, his focus has been on individual drills and learning how to walk and run differently in order to better prevent injuries in the future.

That he hasn’t speaks to the priorities of the New Orleans Pelicans as an organization.

The Pelicans are 9-23 and have little hope of making it back into the playoff race this season.

Williamson is one of the NBA’s heaviest players at only 6-6, and his explosiveness presents unique challenges to a training staff.

Williamson and the Pelicans both want him to have a long, productive and healthy career, and the steps they are taking now will help make that happen.