Charles Barkley called out critics who argued Zion Williamson should sit out the rest of the year to stay healthy for the NBA after his shoe exploded

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Duke superstar Zion Williamson was forced to leave Wednesday night's game after his shoe blew out in the opening seconds.
The injury prompted many in the NBA world to call on Williamson to hold off returning to the court until he was drafted.
On the other side of the debate was NBA legend Charles Barkley, who insisted that basketball is more than money.

Duke superstar Zion Williamson was forced off the court with an injury just seconds into the Blue Devils' game on Wednesday night after his foot busted right through his shoe.

With Williamson projected as the top overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the injury scare led to many in the basketball world to suggest that he sit the remainder of the season out, regardless of the severity of his injury.

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