Caris LeVert has been a rising star for the Brooklyn Nets this season with his most recent highlight coming off a game-winner against the Denver Nuggets last week. On Monday night, it seemed that the guards’ promising campaign had come to an end.
Levert suffered a horrific leg injury in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The injury came after LeVert contested Timberwolves’ rookie Josh Okogie at the basket. Caris was taken off the court on a stretcher as players from both sides looked on in terror.
Caris LeVert is stretchered off the court ??? pic.twitter.com/JJfNpZ6oqJ
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) November 13, 2018
Fortunately for LeVert, the visual is a lot worse than the diagnosis. The Nets guard has been diagnosed with a dislocated right foot and no ligament damage. He won’t need surgery and he could make a return this season.
Team orthopedist Dr. Martin O'Malley: “Fortunately, tests performed this morning revealed that there are no fractures and only moderate ligament damage. While the optics of this injury may have appeared to be more severe, surgery will not be required."
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 13, 2018
O'Malley: "Caris will begin a period of rehabilitation with the Nets’ performance staff, following which he is expected to return to full strength and resume all basketball activities without any limitations this season.”
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 13, 2018
LeVert has been a shinning spot for decent 6-7 Brooklyn Nets team. LeVert was originally drafted 20th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2016 NBA draft but his rights were traded for Thaddeus Young. This season 6-7 wing was averaging 19 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game for Brooklyn.
Players from across the NBA offered their condolences after witnessing the ugly injury.
This guy has been hooping!! its so tough to see that happen… Prayers up for @CarisLeVert ?? Speedy recovery bro!!
— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) November 13, 2018
Prayers up for @CarisLeVert ….was killing this year too smh ?
— kuz (@kylekuzma) November 13, 2018
Man prayers out to @CarisLeVert and his family. God bless!!!!!
— Allonzo Trier (@ISO_ZO) November 13, 2018
I HATE injuries! Prayers up for Caris LeVert!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) November 13, 2018
Prayers for Caris LeVert. Hate to see this. Having a hell of a season. Keep strong ??????
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) November 13, 2018
Prayers out to @CarisLeVert!!! Been watchin him play this season and I’ve loved every bit of it! Hate to see him get injured ??
— Chris Paul (@CP3) November 13, 2018
