NBA fans react to Zion Williamson injury news

The New Orleans Pelicans lost 115-88 to the Orlando Magic on Friday evening.

Zion Williamson did not take part in the game due to injury.

The Pelicans have now announced (on Saturday) that the two-time NBA All-Star will be out indefinitely.

About the Pelicans: “The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. Medical imaging conducted this morning confirmed the injury. Williamson will be out indefinitely and further updates will be provided accordingly.”

Many fans reacted.

@jmoreno76ers: “Good Lord, man…”

@CaicenzoCFC: “That’s certainly our tanking.”

@garlandgillen: “My goodness, the blows keep coming for the Pelicans. Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a hamstring strain.”

@MussoMatthew: “Death, taxes and soft tissue injuries in sports in New Orleans.”

@BiGALLEN50: “Is that because he happened to be playing due to an injury the other day?”

@bstevens1960: “Looks like another year of Bruce not paying attention to the NBA.”

@ProPelsTalk: “At this point… I don’t know what to really say. The injuries this team has suffered in 10 games is crazy.”

Williamson is averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range in six games .

The former Duke star is in his sixth NBA season (all with the Pelicans).

The Pelicans are 3-7 and are also in the midst of a four-game losing streak.

Their next game is on Monday night when they host Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets in New Orleans.