Memphis Grizzlies recently-signed shooting guard Ben McLemore fractured his foot and has already undergone surgery, the Grizzlies announce:
Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace announced that guard Ben McLemore has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. The injury occurred when he landed on another player’s foot after driving to the basket during a pick-up game in Los Angeles.
McLemore underwent successful surgery and will be out an estimated 12 weeks. He is expected to make a full recovery.
McLemore, 24, was drafted seventh overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2013. In four seasons with the Kings, McLemore has averaged 9.4 points and 2.7 assists per game on 41.7 percent shooting.
Last season, McLemore shot a career-high 38.2 percent from three-point range.
