Charles Barkley Weighs In On Zion Williamson Sneaker Mishap

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Chuck's got some strong opinions.

Zion Williamson had the basketball world buzzing when his sneaker exploded on him during a game on Wednesday night, which actually led to a knee injury. The incident led to some heavy criticism against Nike, however, Charles Barkley of NBA on TNT came to the defense of the Beaverton brand during a broadcast last night.

"I hate the people who are trying to talk about Nike. Yes, I'm on Nike's payroll. We don't have no problems with our shoes. We have had the best shoes ever," said Barkley. "This was a fluke thing, or our shoes would do that all the time."

He sent some criticism in the direction of Zion, saying that wearing the same shoe for an entire season is not a smart idea. "You don't do that. I used to switch up every week. Michael Jordan played in new shoes every game," he continued. "I trust Nike's shoes."

Chuck also got mad at all of the people telling Williamson to sit down for the rest of the season. "When did we get to the point where all people care about is money? When did we get to the point where you got clowns on television saying, 'Oh, don't play.' That's what you do. That's what we do. We play basketball."

Zion is now day to day with a mild knee sprain.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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