Published 20:56 IST, December 27th 2019

Charles Barkley roasts the Pelicans and Zion Williamson by teaching the star how to walk

While breaking down Zion Williamson's injury update, Charles Barkley decided to have some fun with his 'teaching him to walk' comments. Read on for more.

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1 pick in 2019 NBA Draft Zion Williamson is still waiting to make his debut for New Orleans Pelicans this season. 20-year-old suffered a knee injury in pre-season and is still rehabbing. Reportedly, he is able to perform on-court movements like running up and down court.

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Zion Williamson injury update

Recently in an interview with ESPN.com, Zion Williamson admitted that he is progressing well in his rehab and that Pelicans are teaching him to walk and run differently. While his return date remains unkwn, Pelicans expect him to be back in practice games in early 2020. 

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Charles Barkley trolls Zion Williamson

NBA on TNT crew consisting of host Ernie Johnson along with analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kennie Smith have been kwn for trolling players and teams from time to time. In a similar move, while breaking down Zion Williamson's injury update, Charles Barkley decided to have some fun with his 'teaching him to walk' comments. An 11-time NBA All-Star Charles Barkley apparently took it on him to teach Williamson how to walk and run. It turned into a hilarious on-screen moment.

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New Orleans Pelicans looking for an upturn in form

Coming back to basketball, Zion Williamson is still highly anticipated by Pelicans and ir supporters alike. While reports do suggest that Pelicans aren't willing to rush Williamson back to action, y would want ir power forward back as soon as possible. Pelicans lie 14th in Western Conference with a 9-23 (win-loss) record. Back-to-back wins over Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans handed m quite a relief before ir games against Indiana Pacers and Houston Rockets on consecutive days.

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20:56 IST, December 27th 2019