Pelicans' Zion Williamson cleared to participate in 1-on-1 drills after posting monster dunk on Instagram

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New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson was cleared to participate in one-on-one drills on Wednesday, head coach Willie Green told reporters. 

Williamson was captured on video playing one-on-one with player development coach Corey Brewer Wednesday at the Pelicans' practice facility, according to The Athletic. In one video, he was seen beating Brewer to the basket and dunking over him with two hands.

"We still have to be careful with how much he does. Just because he's still going through the healing process," Green told reporters. "But, you know, we're happy that he's getting better ... I know it feels good for him to finally be able to get on the floor and do some of the things he's doing."

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers during a NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Philadelphia 76ers at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA on Apr 09, 2021. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Williamson was cleared to participate one day after he posted an Instagram story of himself throwing down a monster dunk at the Pelicans facility. In that clip, he threw the ball off the backboard, caught it, brought the ball between his legs, and dunked with his left hand. 

The drills are likely an encouraging sign for the Pelicans and their fans, as Williamson hasn't been seen much after he suffered a fractured foot prior to the summer league last year. Williamson recently returned to the New Orleans area after spending time in Portland for his foot rehab, reports said. 

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