In the third quarter of the second final series of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Kristaps Porzingis suffered a rare injury after colliding with Mavericks player Derek Lively. As the team announced on Tuesday, the player from Liepāja sustained a tear in the medial retinaculum of his left leg, as a result of which the posterior ligament of the tibia was dislocated.
More doctors in North America have commented on the situation. Former Los Angeles Lakers consultant and doctor Daniel Harazi said that Kristaps can play with this type of injury, which he is experiencing for the first time in 25 years. “I don’t think that this injury can be worsened by going to the field and playing. Especially if he is run. He can also perform some quick moves. This can be a recurring problem if he lands awkwardly on his leg. I don’t think it’s a season-ending injury. His state of health must be assessed every day. Most likely, they will have to put tape and strengthen the injured area so that he feels stable enough when he plays.”
The doctor indicated that in order to fully heal this injury, Porzingis will need surgery. It should be reminded that this summer, after the end of the NBA season, important games are also expected for the Latvian national team, which will compete in the Olympic qualification for a place in the Paris Olympic Games from July 2 to 7.
Kharrazi added that Porzingis will eventually need surgery to repair the injury. https://t.co/qyj4puIlsb
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) June 11, 2024
2024-06-12 12:27:19
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