Zion Williamson would have already made his NBA debut if he were in charge of when he plays again after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Williamson told ESPN's Jorge Sedano that he "trusts the organization" in its decision-making.

Before Williamson makes his on-court return, the New Orleans Pelicans would like him to undergo at least two or three practices doing full work. A source told Sedano the team is targeting just after the new year for those practices.

The Pelicans have struggled this season despite expectations they could compete for a low playoff seed with a reworked roster built around Williamson.