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Zion Williamson emphasizes commitment but hints at necessary adjustments: "I'm trying my best to buy in right now."

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New Orleans Pelicans are currently facing a challenging stretch, having lost five consecutive games.

Zion Williamson

Team:New Orleans PelicansPosition:PFAge:23Height:198 cmWeight:129 kgBirth place:North Carolina, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

Following Sunday's 136-124 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, team star Zion Williamson expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's recent performance.

In his comments to reporters, Williamson revealed that he feels he's been taking a "backseat" in line with the management's direction.

"Last year, we had a team meeting, and we brought up some things I can do better, especially with buying into the program. Right now, it's tough," Williamson said. "I'm taking a little bit of a backseat right now. I'm trusting the process. I'm trying my best to buy in right now."

Despite being in his healthiest state in over two years, Williamson is experiencing a dip in his individual statistics, averaging a career-low 21.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.

New Orleans is grappling with a series of injuries, further complicating their situation. CJ McCollum is sidelined with a collapsed lung, Jose Alvarado has yet to play due to an ankle injury, Trey Murphy III has been out the entire year with a knee injury, and Herb Jones is currently dealing with a leg injury.

With a current record of 4-6, the Pelicans find themselves in the 10th spot in the Western Conference standings.

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