(CNN) Zion Williamson, the no. 1 pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in this year's NBA draft, will miss the start of the season with a knee injury. The Pelicans confirmed in a statement that the 19-year-old had undergone "successful" arthroscopic surgery on a torn right lateral meniscus. It is estimated that Williamson will return in six to eight weeks. The 19-year-old sensation picked up the injury during the preseason and missed the Pelicans' final warm up game.

Source: CNN October 22, 2019 09:45 UTC