New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado speaks with the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Zion Williamson has played just six games for the Pelicans this season. He is expected to return to full practice next week after dealing with a hamstring injury.

Jose Alvarado #15 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans high five in a game at Phoenix last season.

Alvarado and Missi were both part of the team's starting lineup Friday at Minnesota, while Williamson starred in the Wednesday road win over the Timberwolves, but was a DNP on Friday.

“Healthy Zion is one of the best in the league, and he shows that,” point guard Jose Alvarado said after Tuesday’s practice in Metairie. “Everyone believes that.

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So let's break down how many games Zion Williamson has played since being drafted number one overall in 2019. 24, 61, 0, 29, 70, and 30. My math tells me he's played in only 214 games in six ...

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I saw Jose Alvarado's quote about Ingram taking more 3s, but I have to note that Ingram has gotten less and less comfortable as a spot-up guy throughout his tenure in New Orleans. I'll believe ...