Williamson did say he worked out with his stepfather and got on a court every day, despite the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19.
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"At first, it was very tough because you still don't know what's fully going on with that situation [regarding COVID-19]. Me and my stepdad just found different ways to stay in condition like on-court, off-court, wherever we could find it. I do feel like I'm in good shape right now. Whenever I was on the court, it was just me and my stepdad. I got to get on the court every day."
For reference, here is a photo of Williamson from March 3.
The photo of Williamson was compared to the Batman villain Bane from "The Dark Knight Rises."
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Williamson, the No. 1 pick of the 2019 draft, missed the first 44 games of the season with a knee injury. He returned in late January and averaged 23.6 points and 6.8 rebounds over 19 games, as the Pelicans went 10-9.
The Pelicans are currently in the 10th seed in the West, 3.5 games back of the final playoff spot.
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