Spurs forward David Lee will not need surgery on his injured left knee, agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.
Lee, a 12-year NBA veteran, suffered a torn patellar tendon in the Spurs’ 120-108 Game 3 loss to Golden State last week.
David Lee doesn't need surgery, per his agent Mark Bartelstein. He's got a sprained patellar tendon that should heal in about six weeks.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) May 26, 2017
The injury occurred in the first quarter, just minutes after Lee checked into the game. Unable to walk under his own power, he was carried off the court on a wheelchair.
David Lee seen in a wheelchair after suffering an injury in Game 3. pic.twitter.com/kls23jkj0U
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) May 21, 2017
Lee missed the remainder of the game as well as Game 4 due to the injury, which is expected to be healed around the start of free agency. He holds a $2.3 million player option for the 2017-18 season.
After signing a contract to join the Spurs last offseason, Lee averaged 7.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 18.7 minutes per game this season.
