Whether he adjust his playing style or he loses weight. His knee will not be able to withstand the pressure of the regular season if he keeps playing the way he does with his current weight. I do not want to see him turn into a top pick bust just because of injury. I want to see his full potential and what he can bring to NBA.
Check this video on why Zion has a high risk of injury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGRnMIRCtDU
Nice explanation but his style of play is what makes him popular and became the number 1 in the latest draft pick.
I am pretty sure the Pelicans already understands that and if he will not play its full potential the pelicans would not get the full service from him.
All the teams who get the number 1 pick has a high hope that it will take the team to the playoffs and will remain to be a contender, so limiting him might not help the purpose.
Makes no sense for Pelicans to push Zion hard right from the start. They can't do much anyway, why should they endanger potential franchise player?
Remember Greg Oden? He was picked before Durant, experts were comparing him with great bigs like Olajuwon and Shaq, and we know how that ended.
I don't say that Zion is in same danger as Oden had issues even before draft, but with those strong and muscled players you have to be extra careful.